I received notice this morning that our great Brother Roland Hall (67-68 Maint) passed away February 7, 2026. Our prayers are with all his family. Rest in Peace Brother
I have just seen the obituary for Michael Barnett (69 Pilot). He passed away January 17, 2024. Our deepest condolences to all his family. Rest in Peace Brother.
I receive notice that our Brother Troy Long (68-69 Crew Chief) passed away June 20, 2025. Please keep his family in your prayers. Rest in Peace Brother
I have just been informed our Brother Richard Crabtree (69 Crew Chief) passed away May 11, 2025. Please continue to keep his family in your prayers. May he rest in peace.
Today is National Vietnam Veterans Day. A day to remember and honor all the men and women who served in Vietnam. I personally want to thank you for your service, honor you, and welcome home all my Brothers of the 282nd Assault Helicopter Company. I am proud to have served with many of you. We left Vietnam but Vietnam has never left us. NEVER FORGET
It is with great sadness I report the passing of our Brother John Hosey (66-67 Platoon Leader, Pilot BC 21, Colonel) on January 31, 2026. Please keep his family in your prayers. Rest in Peace Brother.
Our saddened hearts go out to the family of our Brother David "Pineapple" Mawae Crew Chief 665-68 who passed away December 24, 2025. Visitation and Memorial Services will be at 11:00am at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville, LA with burial at Central Veterans Cemetery. Rest in Peace Brother.
David I mailed your Dad our last news letter with all the information on the reunion next. Check with him to see if he got the news letter that was sent US mail.
Black Cats,
My name is Kevin Mawae, my dad is David Mawae....some of you may know him by "Pineapple". Dad is not 80 years old, still living in Louisiana after retiring from Ft. Polk in 1986. He will never say anything, but I ask for your prayers as dad has been battling cancer for nearly 2 years. He is doing well, very alert, strong, mobile and tough dude! Anyways, he has mentioned the next Black Cat reunion, I believe in Tennessee in May of 2026....Is there any info regarding this, as I will be coordinating his trip for him.
Thank you
Thank you for your service and Welcome Home!
