I received a call yesterday informing me Glenn Ells (67-69 crew chief-AC) passed away due to esophageal cancer on June 17, 2024. Please keep his fmiliy in your prayers. An obituary has not been written. Rest in Peace Brother.
I just received information that Tom Pullen passed away July 18,2024. Tom and his wife Colleen (also deceased) were the founders of the Black Cat Association. They worked diligently to find names and addresses of all of us who served in the 282nd AHC. Our first reunion was held in Lake of the Ozarks in 1987. Please keep the Pullen Family in your prayers. No funeral service is planned for Tom. Rest in peace Brotlher.
I have just seen in the VHCMA news letter one our 282nd AHC Brothers, Gridley Hilpert (70-71 Gunner AC #683) passed away September 30. 2023. Please keep his family in your prayers. May he Rest in Peace.
Jim have not had any contact to John Naef, we do not have him on our roster.
I have received sad news that two of our 282nd Brothers have passed on. Nicky Riviezzo, Jr. (70 Platoon Leader) passed away May 29, 2023 and Michael McDonald (70-71) gunner passed away October 9, 2023. Please keep their families in your prayers. May they now Rest in Peace
Anyone inquiring about the next reunion the information is in the April news letter.
Today March 29, 2024 is National Vietnam Veterans Day. I want to thank all my Brothers of the 282nd Assault Helicopter Company for your service to our country. It was a great honor to serve with many of you and I am proud to call you my friend and Brother. All some and some gave all. Welcome Home Brothers.
I have just found out about the loss of another 282nd AHC Brother, Lester "Bill" Sibert (69 Pilot-AC) on January 7, 2024. We send all his family out heartfelt sympathy. Rest in Peace Brother. You can view Bill's service Penwell Gable in Olathe, Kansas.
