I just learned that Bill Phares passed away March 20, 2016. Our condolences to Bill's family and friends. May you rest in peace Brother.
got your message. Sent contact info. Good to hear from an old friend
Sorry Randy didn't leave my address e-mail it is bobwilz51@hotmail.com also remember you Fred Sepeda.
Just found this site. I am the daughter of Black cat 21, Joel Simmons. I went to 2-3 reunions with dad and mom when I was younger. It is interesting to see pics and information again.
Thank you all for all you did for America. It makes me so sad, and mad, how things are going here now. Hang in there, guys.
Kelly (Simmons) Bethel
I'm all for suggestion Ray, don't know anyone in particular who would need the support so can we just send in an extra membership or two and let the keepers of the membership roles apply where needed?
I just received news that Larry Geer passed away today 2/11/16 at 5:08pm eastern time after a long battle with lung cancer. Our thoughts and prayers are with Linda and the rest of the Geer family. May you rest in peace brother.
I received a letter from Tommy Toborg (Gunner 69-70) with a great idea. Here is his letter. "To my Black Cat Brothers I make this challenge. Since we are mostly all old timers with many issues, Let's do this. All of us who can pay our dues to the Association, pay also for a Brother who cannot, yearly or life time if possible. We are all blessed."
I think this is a great idea. If you wish to pay the dues of a Black Cat Brother, let me know who you are paying the dues for so the Association can send them a Membership card.
Hi there,
I was with the 129th AHC the last three months of 1971 and was crew chief on a UH-1B 65-09532 that came from the Alley Cats. I flew with it to Cam Ronh Bay on New Years Eve and turned it in at the Navy base. It was a Mike model when I flew it. I'm just wondering if anyone has any information/stories on it's history or maybe its whereabouts.
Best regards, SP-5 D. Jarvis
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I proud that you made it home brother! Thank you for your service and May God Bless!
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