282nd ASSAULT HELICOPTER CO.
Welcome to The Cat House
Larry T. Martinez - Wednesday, 11 September 2013 00:40
Greetings, It was great to go to my 1st Reunion after so many Years . It was 42 year ago that I was with the Black Cats at Marble mountain. It was so good to see old friends and made new ones. Tucker ,Beck , Steve any many others, I had forgot so much and kinda of just been in hiding from my past. Don't know why ,but I guess that's why so many other bro's don't keep in contact with anyone. SO ALL I GOT TO SAY IS TO ALL OLE BLACK CATS -- COME OUT COME OUT WHERE EVER YOU ARE. Lord permitting I will be in Gergia. A big thanks to all who worked so hard to keep everyone together, You all know who you are. A extra big thanks
Laryy Martinez 1971 -1972
still hoping to find our stand down fly by on 8 M M
Ralph Womeldorf - Tuesday, 10 September 2013 17:27
web site is looking good. I enjoyed the reunion in Kansas. It was great to see every one.
Lynn Zeigler - Saturday, 24 August 2013 11:57
My father Delta F Schoonover served 282nd assault helicopters 212 battalion, in DanNang in 1968. He passed away Aug 20th 2013. I have his pics and would love to talk with anyone that served with him. I know some names he mentioned was Buddy Perez, Ledger who was his crew chief. Dad did speak much about his service there, but I would love to do a record of his service. I was 8 when my daddy came home and remember well. I am so proud of him and to all you guys who serviced. You and He are my heros.
ray jennings - Wednesday, 28 August 2013 13:47
Lynn, Sorry to learn that your father passed away. I have info on a Black Cat named Ledger, but I don't think he served with your father. I do have info on Buddy Perez and if you shoot me an email I can give you his information. My home email is krayjenn@verizon.net. Please put in the information line the topic, because I have the habit of deleting emails if I don't know who they come from.
Mike Archer - Thursday, 15 August 2013 15:50
I am writing my second book about the fighting around Khe Sanh in 1968. My first book, A Patch of Ground: Khe Sanh Remembered, was published in 2005. I am also a Marine veteran of that fighting.
This new book centers around an incident that occurred near Hill 881S (at AMS map coordinate XD 772 440), about 5 miles west of Khe Sanh base, on 6 July 1968, when Lance Corporal Thomas P. Mahoney III was killed and, due to heavy fighting, his body was left behind.
I have recently received information from two former Marines who served with Mahoney who distinctly recall being told by the officer who filed the official report of Mahoney's loss that sometime in the days following his death an army chopper with the call sign "Black..." successfully retrieved the remains from the hill. This mission could have taken place anytime from 7 July on. As such, I am trying to locate someone from the Black Cats who may have knowledge of that mission, if, in fact, it occurred. Thanks, Mike Archer
This new book centers around an incident that occurred near Hill 881S (at AMS map coordinate XD 772 440), about 5 miles west of Khe Sanh base, on 6 July 1968, when Lance Corporal Thomas P. Mahoney III was killed and, due to heavy fighting, his body was left behind.
I have recently received information from two former Marines who served with Mahoney who distinctly recall being told by the officer who filed the official report of Mahoney's loss that sometime in the days following his death an army chopper with the call sign "Black..." successfully retrieved the remains from the hill. This mission could have taken place anytime from 7 July on. As such, I am trying to locate someone from the Black Cats who may have knowledge of that mission, if, in fact, it occurred. Thanks, Mike Archer
James McGuire - Monday, 29 July 2013 11:36
Ray, please update my address to 288 Cheyenne Dr. , Fairview, TX 75069. Sorry I missed the reunion in KC , but was in the middle of closing my house in Texas. All moved in now and plan on running over to Weatherford to see JERRY and LETTA and BILL RALPH in Mineral Wells. Phone is cell only 620-515-0444. Wishing Jeff Perez another happy birthday. Everyone who knows Jeff and Sandy need to give him a call to let them know they are thinking of them. Sandy just completed a procedure for a heart pacemaker and Jeff says she is doing well. Jim McGuire Alleycat 7 67-68.
Howard Stewart - Sunday, 07 July 2013 20:13
484 TC DET Sept 67 to April 69, websitelooks great. Would like to hear from any Cats I served with. I am located in Ripon, WI. Any of you coming to EAA in Oshkosh, drop me a line.
Howard
ray jennings - Friday, 05 July 2013 08:31
Our next reunion will be held at the Holiday Inn in Columbus, GA, October 8, 2015 thru October 11, 2015. Room rate is $89.00 per night with free breakfast. Rate is good 3 days befor and 3 days after. The host for our reunion is John and Liz Bard and they are planning a few activities for us, so mark your calendars.
ray jennings - Sunday, 23 June 2013 10:13
Brothers, just a note to let you know that Steve,(Sam), Sneed's father passed away Friday June 21, 2013. Steve's father had been ill for a few years and is now at peace. Steve asked that no flowers be sent but if you wish you can send a memorial contribution to the Blackcat association in Steve's name. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Steve and his family.
