282nd ASSAULT HELICOPTER CO.

We will be meeting at the Golden Corral in Kileen and leave from there to go to the Texas State Veterans Cemetary for the service for Billy Hill. Make sure to wear you Black Cat or Alley Cat hat. There is no service at the funeral home.

MEMORIAL SERVICE:  Black Cat SFC Billy D. Hill, MIA 21 Jan 68, Khe Sanh, has been recovered and the funeral will be held December 17th at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery at 1PM. All Black Cats are invited. Meeting 1100 hours at the Golden Corral in Killeen to sign a Black Cat flag donated by Scotty McLaughlan.

The correct number for Larry Geer is 503-750-5991

Received a call from Bob Webster requesting that anyone who knows Larry Geer to give Larry a call. Larry is battling lung cancer and is not doing well. I am sure Larry would love to hear from you. Even if you didn't serve with Larry, I am sure he would love to hear from any member of the 282nd.  Larry's phone number is 503-750-5994.

Billy D. Hill, MIA Jan 21 1968 at the Old French Fort in Khe Sanh, has been recovered and positively identified by DNA according to his cousin, Judy Hill. DPAA told the family that a bone collector from Quang Tri Province was caught at the airport with Bill's partial remains and they were turned over to US officials in 1989 with no information. Funeral plans are incomplete, but planned for December 17th, Bill's birthday, in Killeen, Texas. All Black Cats welcome. Judy has asked for personal stories from anyone who knew Bill personally. Contact me for her email address.

I want to wish all my Brothers of the 282nd a Happy Veteran's Day and thank you for your service.

Just to inform you that one of your members has passed away. Terry Leon Eaker was a member of the 282 in 1969. He was a SP4 and his MOS was Huey mechanic. His picture is in your 1969 yearbook (Black Cats). Terry served three years in the Army. His last duty station was Ft  Riley, Kansas. His rank at his time of discharge was Specialist E5. He lived in Smithville, Missouri. He will be buried on Saturday November 7th with full military honors in Parkville, Missouri. My wife Ida is Terry's cousin.

Everyone be very careful that you don't let seeing "old" faces (Like at a 50th aniversary Reunion) drive you to heart problems. We all wish David Schumacher a speedy recovery after his recent heart problems. Get well soon Brother.

                                                                                                 Thanks to Ray & Kay Jennings and all who helped with the 2015 Reunion. We all had a great time and we understand it was the largest turnout to date too!

I flew door gunner 66-67 with Kelly,fishbeck brothers, Melvin,Hartley