282nd ASSAULT HELICOPTER CO.

C 2/1 196th INF. BDE, 23rd INF Div, Americal, 1971.  Thanks for all you did for us grunts guys.  Thank you for your sacrifices and the risks you took for us too!  Sorry for puking in the cabin and sorry for tearing open that bag of persistent CS powder.

Looking for information  on William G Hasselman US Army can only find limited info only saying died April 1971. Member of Black Cats. I grew up across the street from him.

A challenge coin has been found I would like to return it to the rightful owner. Please contact me so I can decide to whom it belongs to.

It is with a sadden heart that I must report that Daniel "Danny: Smith passed away August 3, 2014. Danny was an Alley Cat 69-70. In lieu of flowers the family is respectfully requesting memorial contributions to the C.J.D Foundation, 341 West 38th Street, NY,NY 10018 or

http://www.cjdfoundation.org/donate.

On behalf of the 282nd AHC our thoughts and prayers go out to Danny's family. Danny our brother may you rest in peace.

Last month a Facebook page was setup for the Black Cats and their families. "Friend" request / approval on the page. (Thanks to Bob Elliott) 

Pictures of the Black Cats past and present are welcome, no politics please. 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/908537315840191/

Is one of the items on your bucket list one more chance to ride in a Huey? Well, the Black Cat Association is working with the Army Aviation Heritage Association to make that wish come true. They will provide a Huey at our reunion next year in Columbus, GA for your chance to take a ride. The cost of the ride is $65.00 based on 50 people. The normal cost for a Huey ride anywhere else is $135.00. All Black Cats and Alley Cats and their guests are invited to take a ride. I need to know no later than the end of January who wants to take advantage of this opportuinty. Just shoot me an email and let me know.

Went to Moline, IL in early June to play in fund raiser golf tournament for former Alley Cat crew chief Jeff Perez. His sons Joe, Jay and Tim put on the tournament to raise funds for Jeff's 501-3c non-profit Alley Cat Fight Club. $4300 was raised to pay for travel and meals for his fighters. He has trained several Silver Glove national champions over the last few years. His wonderful efforts to help at risk kids has made a difference in the lives of many Moline kids. It was a real honor to be a part of something special and see the community respect he so deservingly has earned in the city of Moline. James M McGuire, Alley Cat 7, 67-68.

AJ "Steve" Stevens also leaves behind a grieving Mother and Sister and grown niece and nephew (current residents of CA) who will forever be proud of him and his service and miss him so very much.

My bad fellas.  Correction on Larrys birthdate

Larry Joe Giles

7/12/49 - 3/23/02

Recently discovered  the cat house .my dad was with 282nd .but im sad to inform everyone that Larry Joe Giles has passed. When I discovered this site uestbook intfigued me . I scrolled briefly and discovered Mr.Jeff  Jones asking about Larry I had to respond.  God Bless you all.

Larry Joe Giles

7/12/50-3/23/02                                   

                                                                   Tony Giles