Hello.
My uncle, Reijo Majamaki, was a Black Cat crew chief in '68-'69. Reijo passed away in 1988, aged 46. I would like you to add his name to the "In Memoriam" page.
Here is a pic of Reijo:
http://i.imgur.com/NRb1aMg.jpg
I would like to share his pics with the Black Cats.
Thanks,
Roy
Roy, I knew your uncle very well. Please shoot me an email with your phone number I would enjoy speaking with you about your uncle.
`Roy,
Your uncle was my door gunner whom I never will forget. He was quite the character, he took offense when I told him he couldn't keep his canteen filled with Vodka when we were flying. He took great pride in being an American soldier and a Black Cat.
Ron Dawe
Black Cat 13
I register for this site and I did get an email back to verify the email, but I could NOT log in.
It indicated that I was blocked , ???
I been trying to sign up or the reunion in GA. Send info on it and hopefully you can correct this issue.
Thanks
Frank (Blackcat 00)
Counting the day until the reunion. Hope to see as many new Cat and renew friendships
Thank you all for your courageous service. E. Bart Colburn of Black Cat 29 is my father in law. I am looking for any pictures, info, or stories on him for his daughter Jennifer. He passed recently, and was estranged from his children for quite a long time. Any help is greatly appreciated. sager8710@msn.com or 425-328-8936.
My son purchased a jacket at a garage sale a couple years ago it is his favorite thing ever. He has been trying to do research on it. Everyone he wears it (he's 9 years old so we let him because there is no mistake or stolen Valor issues, he's just a kid) some adult offers him a lot of money for it. The name on the jacket is Sullivan. Can anyone give us any info on this jacket? Thanks
Where did he purchase it. We had several Sullivan's in the unit. did it have any rank insignia on it?
Jenifer: I need more info on the jacket. Where did you buy it? Any other patches insignia on the jacket? It could have been the 282nd commander in 1967 Col Bill Sullivan. We also had other Sullivan's in the company. If it was a leather jacket it was probably his. Ted Kearns
I will not be at the 2015 reunion. Have a great time.
I just wanted to "thank" everyone who served! My Dad, John Vicente,was a "Black Cat", and I could'to be more proud! If anyone knows/served with my Dad, I would love to here from you: christinav_24@hotmail.com. God bles!
Sending a tribute on this day to all those we lost. The only one I really remember is George Moore. Prayers for all our fallen brothers, may they Rest IN Peace.
Hi, I just found this wonderful site. My brother was Mark Cowles, known as "Ozzie". He was a 282nd Assault Hellicopter Pilot, Chief Warrant Officer 2. He was in Danang from Dec. '70 - March '71. This plaque I have says Alley Cat 7. Mark died in 2005 from multiple health issues stemming from his time in VietNam. If anyone remembers Mark, please e-mail me!
I don't know if Mark knew about this site. It is so wonderful that you men can stay in touch and talk about your expierences. That would have helped Mark.
Thank you for your service - all that you endured in VietNam and to this day.
God Bless You, Marcia Schoonover
Marcia, Please email me with more information on your brother, I am the president of the 282nd Black Cat Association. I will post your wishes in our next news letter for anyone who served with your brother in Viet Nam. On behalf of the 282nd we are sorry to hear of your loss.
Ray Jennings
