Ray, Thanks for keeping this guess book going. I feel confident I speak for everyone.
Sam
I have just received notice from Cindy Douglas that our great Brother, James Douglas (67-68 Crew chief 1st platoon) passed away yesterday April 17, 2025. Please keep all of his family in your thoughts and payers. Rest In Peace Brother.
I have just been notified by Mike Peterson that his wife Susie passed away Friday April 11, 2025. He appreciates all prayers and support each of us can provide him.
Today, March 29 is Vietnam War Veterans Day. It is the day to remember and honor all the men and women who served in Vietnam. This date was chosen as it was the day in 1973 that all combat troops departed Vietnam. In addition on or around this day Hanoi released the last of its acknowledged Prisoners of War.
Roughly three in ten Vietnam veterans are living today, the last of a generation of warriors that President Ronald Regan in 1981 said "fought as bravely and as well as any Americans in our history. They came home without a victory not because they'd been defeated, but because they'd been denied the permission to win."
To all of the above I want to thank all who served our country in Vietnam. A special heartfelt thank you to all my Brothers of the 282nd AHC Black Cats/Alley Cats and Welcome Home Brothers.
It is with great sadness I forward the news that our brother Jeff "JJ" Perez (67-68 Crrw Chief #43) passed away March 8, 2025. Jim MsGuire also posted JJ's passing on the Black cat face book. Rest in Peace Brother.
It is with great sadness I relay the passing of our Brother, Clifford Moxon (71-72 Gunner) passed away February 23, 2025. Keep his family in your prayers. Rest in Peace Brother.
Please remember Cliff Moxon in your prayers. He is in ICU at the hospital in Lagrange GA and not doing so well. I plan to drive there tomorrow.
Hi. My log in no longer works . Sp5 Carley 282nd crewchief. Is the site still active? My cousin Dennis Ahola 282 nd door gunner passed away October 2021. Covid . Thanks Dean Carley
