John Kieffer (1LT, Infantry) - 12/12/00 14:32:15 Military Veteran?: Army, Vietnam Company/Year: !/61st Infantry (A,B & HHQ) E Mail Address: John967458@aol.com

Comments: I want to say hello to some of the bravest men on the planet. I was a platoon leader with the 1/61st and worked with you guys just about the whole time I was there (69-70). I was at the big operation in late March 70 into the hills west of A-4 where we got hit by NVA artillery and where we almost were over-run by sappers one night at the 1/61st Jump CP NDP (3 1/77th KIA's that night). Also was at the firefight east of A-4 were we left a 1/77th KIA at the scene and had to go back and get him the next day. I had the greatest respect for you guys. We got to jump off our APC's into holes when we got shot at, you had to stay on your tanks and fight...and RPG's could penetrate an M-48. As I said... some of the bravest men on the planet. Welcome home! John Kieffer 1LT, Infantry 1/61st Infantry (Mech), 5th Infantry Division Vietnam Dec 69 - Dec 70

Michael Louck - 12/11/00 17:20:56 Military Veteran?: You Bet!! Company/Year: Co. B, 1/77th, 69-70 E Mail Address: mlouck@hotmail.com

Comments: Great web site! I was unable to make the 2000 reunion due to an international assignment in Saudi Arabia but I will be at the 2001 reunion. I have lots of pictures and a few memories I want to share with the 1/77th. I'm looking forward to 2001. See ya ll soon.

Jimmie D Simmons - 12/02/00 16:04:17 My URL:http://simmonsjd.tripod.com Military Veteran?: Yes Company/Year: E Trp 1 Cav 11th inf Bde Americal Div E Mail Address: simmonsjd@prodigy.net

Comments: Very nice site. You have done a great thing to help vets in a very short time. I have been searching for E Troopers for almost 3 years and have found 90. I do know the feeling you have when someone is located. It is special. I will be back to your site. You are a special person doing this for others. I know it takes alot of work and commitment, by experience. JIM

RANDY abbott - 11/30/00 20:00:52 Military Veteran?: ARMY Company/Year: 1/77 C COMPANY

Comments: I WAS MOSTLY AT C-2 OR CAM LO 1969-70

Roy Kuehn - 11/30/00 05:28:37 Company/Year: 1/77 A Co E Mail Address: rekuehnjr@hotmail.com

Comments: Was a good site Thanks

Roy Kuehn - 11/30/00 05:28:26 Company/Year: 1/77 A Co E Mail Address: rekuehnjr@hotmail.com

Comments: Was a good site Thanks

Roy Kuehn - 11/30/00 05:28:18 Company/Year: 1/77 A Co E Mail Address: rekuehnjr@hotmail.com

Comments: Was a good site Thanks

C. Warren "hap" Trainor - 11/26/00 16:22:31 Military Veteran?: Yes Company/Year: ACo 1968 E Mail Address: cwtesq@aol.com

Comments: Great to see so many familiar faces. Sorry we missed this years reunion, but we will see you next year. Thanks again Pat for all your tireless efforts. Hap Trainor, 26

Jim Libby - 11/21/00 22:23:07 Military Veteran?: YES Company/Year: A CO 1968-1969 E Mail Address: james54@s-way.com

Comments: Very good job by all who were involved. I sit here at my computer with chills and an tear drop on my cheek. I thought those days were lost forever but through your great effort you have helped me bring back part of a life once taken from me. Will I change, its happening, do I have regret not at all.

Jim Libby - 11/21/00 22:22:56 Military Veteran?: YES Company/Year: A CO 1968-1969 E Mail Address: james54@s-way.com

Comments: Very good job by all who were involved. I sit here at my computer with chills and an tear drop on my cheek. I thought those days were lost forever but through your great effort you have helped me bring back part of a life once taken from me. Will I change, its happening, do I have regret not at all.

Bob Hawke - 11/17/00 22:11:22 Military Veteran?: yes Company/Year: C Co 1/77 1970 E Mail Address: bhawke@ccio.com

Comments: I was stationed out of Quan Tri mostly at A-4 and C-2 from Jan-Dec 1970. Are there any others from 1970?

Len Renoux - 11/10/00 05:00:41 Military Veteran?: 24 years active, 20+ out Company/Year: 3d Plt., C Co; Jul 68 - Jul 69 E Mail Address: LenRenoux@juno.com

Comments: Reunion 2000 is but a fond memory, when's the next one? We really enjoyed our little Plt. Reunion last spring, and Reunion 2000 brought even more people and memories. Let the officers of the Assoc. do the work on Reunion 2001 and keep turning out these eat Web sites, not to mention the newsletters you slaved over. Peach, I marvel at the time and work you have put in to put this mob together again; God Bless You.

Len Renoux - 11/10/00 05:00:30 Military Veteran?: 24 years active, 20+ out Company/Year: 3d Plt., C Co; Jul 68 - Jul 69 E Mail Address: LenRenoux@juno.com

Comments: Reunion 2000 is but a fond memory, when's the next one? We really enjoyed our little Plt. Reunion last spring, and Reunion 2000 brought even more people and memories. Let the officers of the Assoc. do the work on Reunion 2001 and keep turning out these eat Web sites, not to mention the newsletters you slaved over. Peach, I marvel at the time and work you have put in to put this mob together again; God Bless You.

John Max Pickarts - 11/09/00 18:54:04 Military Veteran?: USMC 42-46 USA 50-80 Company/Year: HHC 66-68 E Mail Address: maxber@juno.com

Comments: This is a most professional account of our very enjoyable reunion. Thank you, Pat, for all the effort you did to put it onto the net. My years with the First Tank Battalion were some of the most enjoyable and challenging years of my life, years I won''t e er forget. The officers and men of the battalion over those years were among the best, which is reinforced by the fine record the battalion accomplished. It was a great pleasure to again see so many of you again, but best of all, to observe how much you h ve accomplished since leaving active duty. Hopefully, more will attend our next reunion. Be careful

George Baldwin - 10/27/00 02:58:48 My URL:http://geocities.com/enjunier Military Veteran?: Uh Huh, 67-74 Company/Year: A Co, 7th Engrs, 5th Inf Div, 69 E Mail Address: enjunier@juno.com

Comments: My platoon spent so much supporting you guys we felt more like treadheads than "pick and shovel types. Khe Sanh, route 69, all around A-4, and Rocket Ridge. Fantastic job with the site! Are us non AR types who spent so much time with you guys invited?

Bob Forman - 10/25/00 05:28:30 Military Veteran?: You Bet Company/Year: HHC & B/1/77 1968/69 E Mail Address: robertforman@msn.com

Comments: An OCS reunion kept me away this year, but not in 2001. Peach has done work beyond the call, and those guys who served in RVN and elsewhere owe her a lot of gratitude. Thanks Peach

james s forrester sr - 10/24/00 10:45:37 Military Veteran?: yes Company/Year: hhc 1/77th armor 69-70 E Mail Address: forr29201@erols.com

Comments: To all who attended the reunion it looks like you all had a great time. I hope to be able to make next years reunion,(if the dates come out early enough). See you then and a great web site. Jim Forrester forr29201@erols.com

RUSS FLOWERS - 10/21/00 22:04:41 Military Veteran?: YES Company/Year: 1/77 A CO 2ND PL 1969

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Laszlo "Ernie" Kovacs - 10/21/00 16:30:51 My URL:http://http://www.realestateagencies.net/userpages/A_niceRealtor.html Military Veteran?: Yes Company/Year: 3rd Plt, Co C, 1/77 Armor 68-69 E Mail Address: erniekovacs@email.msn.com

Comments: Hello All and a special Hello to Patricia. Patrica, you did it well Sweetheart. We have a lot to thank you for and hope you know it and feell it. We are all telling you how much we appriciate your efforts and the endless work you have done on our behalf. Simply put, WE JUST LOVE YOU. Hope all tha is coming through for you. Ernie

David Faulks Sr. - 10/19/00 20:13:10 Military Veteran?: Yes Company/Year: 1-77th Armor

Comments: I am signing in on behalf of my father SGT David Faulks. My father was a tank commander during the war as well as serving in the Korean War and WWII. Thanks for this Website as I am sure this will bring a smile to his face.

Claude Garzee - 10/15/00 04:21:14 Military Veteran?: 68 / 69` Company/Year: Hg/ 10 track E Mail Address: gasket@nettaxi.com

Comments: IMF First In Last Out I am so happy to find a great web page on the 1/77 and hope to meet some of the Red Devils again. Pat you have done one heck of a job I love it.

Walter A. Murray, Jr. - 10/15/00 00:02:20 Military Veteran?: yes Company/Year: HHC 68-69 E Mail Address: Walter177@vcn.com

Comments: Sorry couldn't get there.

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Tom Thibeault - 10/14/00 01:55:44 Military Veteran?: Medic C Co 1/77 1St Plt 1970 Company/Year: C Co. 1st Pltoon E Mail Address: Pixsvette@aol

Comments: Patricia, Great Website,"Thanks for all your work" I have been in touch with Mike Munn who was my senior aidman. I will be there at the second reunion, Please let me know when and where. Munn has helped me a great deal with information that for years I ha e forgotten and misplced., Also Rob Sutton has sent me photos and E-mails about my unit. Dam its graet to hear from them. Thanks again for all your help and especially for your caring about us Vets.

Sam Schifano - 10/10/00 18:16:27 Company/Year: Hqtrs Plt, Co A, '68 E Mail Address: sschifano@att.net

Comments: Great website. I couldn't make the reuinion this year, but hopefully I will next year.

Mike Weber - 10/10/00 16:56:53 Company/Year: Scout Plt/S3 70-71

Comments: Thanks Peach, Great reunion, can only hope that next year we find more of your crews.

Ed Ranilovich - 10/10/00 12:09:05 Military Veteran?: 1/77th, 3rd Plt. Company/Year: C Co., 1968 E Mail Address: smplyfit@aol.com

Comments: Very nicely done. I'm so happy that someone took the initiative to get everyone back together. Looking forward to future reunions. Keep up the good work, and thank you very much.

david g standley - 10/09/00 20:58:40 Military Veteran?: yes Company/Year: b co 1/77 1969-70 E Mail Address: dgstandley@hotmail.com

Comments: fantastic.looks like all had a great time.may be able to make next year.i have a request for you treadheads?i am post commander of our legion post here in lebanon,ore.we are redoing our lounge and i was wondering if some one out there has a good picture of one of the tanks we used in nam.a side view would be great.i would be honored to put this up in honor of 1?77 armor.my address is: david g standley 699 tangent st lebanon,ore.97355 tele# 1(541)451-1971 thank you pat for all you have done. my pictures were destroyed in house fire.god bless

James E. Eversole - 10/08/00 21:09:32

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Jack Button - 10/08/00 18:21:13 Military Veteran?: yes Company/Year: A co. 3rd pl. 68 E Mail Address: jockobut@iglou.com

Comments: I had a great time. It seemed just like yesterday when I had seen all my buddies last. The stories and memories became clearer. Thanks Peach. Jocko

ED NEWTON - 10/08/00 16:30:02 Military Veteran?: Veit Nam 1/77 armor Company/Year: C co 1968-1969 E Mail Address: ejnewton@n-link.com

Comments: Great website, could not make the reunion due to health, but will try to make next one.

Bob Basner - 10/08/00 00:18:00 Military Veteran?: U. S. Army Company/Year: HHC 1/77 Armor E Mail Address: BOBNCONNIE@aol.com

Comments: This is a terrific website. Once again Peach does a wonderful job for the 1/77. If it weren't for GApeach this page would not be here. THANK YOU, PEACH, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.

CSM(Ret)Ron Parrett - 10/07/00 08:46:39 Military Veteran?: You Bet Company/Year: A Co 1968-1969 E Mail Address: ronguns2000@hotmail.com

Comments: I normally shy aware from events like reunions etc.,but this one was more then I expected I can't wait for the next one. Hope to see all the folks again that made it this time as well as old buddies that can make it to the next formation. Peach this is on heck f a website. thanx-Ron

Joe Malloy - 10/05/00 13:37:28 Military Veteran?: Yes/Army Company/Year: 2nd Plt, C Company, 1/77 Armor 68-69 E Mail Address: jmalloyc177@aol.com

Comments: Very Nice Patricia. Way to go. Look forward to next year...

Ian Rushforth - 10/05/00 02:55:34 Military Veteran?: no E Mail Address: Irush74@Hotmail.com

Comments: I think that this is great. I have never seen this many photos or stories. It is nice to see all of you turn your time in such a bad place into good memories. Ian Rushforth (Bob's son)

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Daniel C. Hedtler Saldivar - 10/03/00 20:45:41 Military Veteran?: yes Company/Year: C>Co. 1/77 2nd plt E Mail Address: danhdtrsr@aol.com

Comments: This has been a great sight, Wished I could have seen it before. I hope every will be in the next reunion,I do miss all my friends, Thanks patricia for everything. Dan

Carl M. Fellhauer - 10/02/00 17:52:09 My URL:www.Trustedfinancialadvisors.net Military Veteran?: Yes Company/Year: A Co 3rd/2nd Plt 68-69 E Mail Address: Trusted_advisors@altavista.net

Comments: Great website! I'm still somewhat confused about 2nd Plt while I was w/ A Co. I think Tex and myself ran 3rd Plt., then Lt Hap Trainor got a staff position, and I took over 2nd Plt, later transferring to HHT 11th ACR w/Patton. Anybody remember? Carl

Jimmie C. Spiller - 10/02/00 02:51:41 Military Veteran?: Yes Company/Year: HHC, 68-69 E Mail Address: jjspill@flash.net

Comments: A super reunion report and pictures! Patricia has put a whole lot of heart and soul into this act of love. She's definitely the Sweetheart of 1/77 Armor!

Jerry A. Brown - 10/01/00 22:00:58 Military Veteran?: Yes Company/Year: A Co. 1/77 '68-69' E Mail Address: jabrown177@aol.com

Comments: Patricia, it is a wonderful site. I am still amazed over what you were able to accomplish in such a short period of time. This site preparation, as well as planning and executing the Reunion were done in an outstanding manner. Your many talents have be n poured out onto a bunch of "old Vietnam tankers" that will be eternally grateful for your many unselfish acts of love. Thank you for bringing us together again. I look forward to the next reunion.

MAJ James Matheson - 10/01/00 21:13:49 Military Veteran?: yes Company/Year: Current S-3 1-77 AR E Mail Address: Sabot_86@yahoo.com

Comments: Great web site. It's nice to see the living history of our battalion. If any of you travel to Germany please stop by and visit with us.

WIllie L. Day - 10/01/00 20:12:30 Military Veteran?: Active Duty/ Bn CSM Company/Year: HQ, 1-77 Ar Bn E Mail Address: dayw@cmtymail.98asg.army.mil

Comments: Thanks for all you've done! I'm curently serving as the Bn CSM for 1-77th Ar. Bn. here in Schweinfurt, Germany. If there is ever anything I can do for you, don't hesitate to ask! CSM DAY Tiger 7 "STEEL TIGERS"

Timothy Reese - 09/30/00 13:25:03 Military Veteran?: Yes Company/Year: 1981-present E Mail Address: hohenfels_reeses@yahoo.com

Comments: As the commander of 1-77 AR from July 1998 through July 2000 it was my distinct pleasure and honor in playing a small part in the formation of the Association. Our deployment to Kosovo in June 1999 got into the media, Patricia Johnson contacted us, and t e rest is history as they say. I will never forget the dedication of the M48A3 tank in front of our current headquarters building in Schweinfurt, Germany that took place in April 2000. Mr. Bruce Goldsmith attend as our guest when we dedicated the vehicl to the fallen veterans of the Vietnam War from the 77th Armored Regiment. It was a honor to have served in the Regiment and to be a part of its history. Steel Tigers - Blood on the Axe!

MIKE O'BRYEN - 09/30/00 03:59:27 Military Veteran?: HELL YES Company/Year: A CO 3RD PLT 1968 E Mail Address: MEOIRISH@AOL.COM

Comments: TO ALL MY FRIENDS IN A CO 1/77TH IT IS GREAT TO FINALLY TALK TO YOU. I WILL NOT MISS THE 2ND REUNION. 32 YRS IS A LONG TIME. A SPECIAL HELLO TO PSG TEX AND SSG JOHN METCALF. I OWE YOU TWO MORE THAN A BEER. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP IN SUCH A NEEDED TIME. TO YA ALL - TAKE CARE. SEE YA SOON.

Gerry H. Dubois - 09/29/00 03:48:04 Military Veteran?: yes Company/Year: a co. 1st 77th E Mail Address: gerynviv@pacbell.net

Comments: Great site. Pat thanks for the hard work at finding all the boys, (we were boys then) I am sure going to try to get to the next reunion Sorry I missed the last one. Thanks

Bill Biles - 09/29/00 03:09:10 Military Veteran?: Yes Company/Year: B Co 1/77 69-70 E Mail Address: bbiles1@msn.com

Comments: Sorry I was unable to attend the first reunion because of Court dates. I do plan to attend the next one. Patricia I think that you have done a great job and helped a great many people you other wise may never have been able to reunite with those they serv d with.

Bruce Goldsmith - 09/28/00 23:32:23 Military Veteran?: Yes Company/Year: C-1/77 1968-69 E Mail Address: bjgold2@juno.com

Comments: Great site, great reunion. I'll see you next year

LTC (RET) Jim Walker - 09/27/00 13:33:09 My URL:http:// KEY WORD-69TH ARMOR ASSOC. Military Veteran?: LTC AUS (RET) Company/Year: A Co. 1st. Bn. 69th Armor, 67-68 E Mail Address: LTCJW169@aol.com

Comments: We of the 69th Armor Association have been fortunate to have held 5 very successful reunions since our organization in 1993. When Pat Johnson bumped into our web site and hit my email I could only reflect on our initial grunts and groans to start our own association and hold our first reunion. Once a tanker, always a tanker, especially a Vietnam treadhead.....it was indeed a pleasure to help her in any way possible having 'been there and done that'. I'm pleased to have been able to provide Pat with whate er she could use in bringing so many of you guys back together again. I know how deeply that adventure impacted me and my 69th Armor buddies after 25 years. It continues on in that vain to this day. Pat is a genuine treasure to the new 77th Armor Assoc. I hope you will treat her as such. Best of luck from the 'pioneer tankers' of the Vietnam war, the 69th Armor, with your new association. SPEED AND POWER. J.F.WALKER

Tommy Dorris - 09/27/00 05:34:34 My URL:http://www.5thbn4tharty5thinfdiv.com Military Veteran?: Vietnam 66-67 68-69 Company/Year: FO 1/61st, 5/4th Arty E Mail Address: tommyded@pacifier.com

Comments: It was my pleasure in supporting you and the 1/77th and to share your happiness, what are Red Leg FO for if not to help my Brothers and friends in time of need.

Jim Eversole - 09/27/00 03:09:02 Military Veteran?: Yes Company/Year: C Co. 1/77 68-69 E Mail Address: eagle38000@aol.com

Comments: Great Web Site!!! Must have been done by an angel!

Larry Krallman - 09/27/00 01:39:03 Military Veteran?: Yes Company/Year: Company D,1/77, 68-69 E Mail Address: M.krallman@worldnet.att.net

Comments: Thanks for the memories! Wish that I could have been there too. Maybe next year things will work out. I appreciate all of the hard work and planning that went into the site and the reunion.It's unusual for someone to praise us VietNam Vets. It was good ta king to you the other night. We're still looking for some of my pictures with my buddies. Maybe some of the guys will remember me as the Hydromatic Hillbilly from Alabama that always flew the state flag over our hooch. Keep up the good work. I for one cer ainly appreciate your efforts.

DANIEL C HEDTLER SALDIVAR - 09/27/00 00:09:33 Military Veteran?: YES Company/Year: C CO. 2ND PLT 68-70 E Mail Address: DANHEDTRSR@AOL.com

Comments: I WAS NOT THERE FOR THE REUNION THIS YEAR,BUT I WILL NEXT YEAR.

Michael Chaney - 09/26/00 22:31:45 Military Veteran?: viet nam 68-69 Company/Year: A 1/77 AR 2nd plt E Mail Address: SSGPOOCH@LEACO.NET

Comments: TANK CREW A25 was at its peak - almost - with Pete Occhialini, certified greatest gunner, and Bobby Jaggers, it felt like riding in a Caddy, driver. If we could only find Don Bentley and thank him for having the loaders hatch closed when the Marines hit s on his hatch with their 60MM motar. What a bunch of idiots..... What a great time at Fort Knox, thanks to Peach and the rest for the hours - days of work. See you next year, hopefully with a full crew. POOCH

Peter P. Occhialini - 09/25/00 15:06:57 Military Veteran?: yes Company/Year: A Co 2 plt 1/77th Armor E Mail Address: tanker@dmrtc.net

Comments: Thank you ...the Reunion was great. Healed some old wounds.

Robert Rushforth - 09/24/00 16:14:19 Military Veteran?: 1967-1970 Company/Year: August 1968-69 E Mail Address: BOBRUSH@US.IBM.COM

Comments: Great to see you ol' tankers again!!! My thanks to all that made the reunion happen and successful. May we all meet again in the future. Do good work and stay well. Great site Patricia!!! Tom we need Hats!! When can we order???

JOHN METCALF - 09/21/00 04:30:40 Military Veteran?: 1/77TH, "A" CO, 3rdPltn Company/Year: "A" CO., 3RD PLTN E Mail Address: BUNCOJOHN@AOL.COM

Comments: PEACH, YOU'RE FANTASTIC. THANKS FROM ALL OF US FOR A JOB WELL DONE.

Tom Rosser - 09/17/00 02:18:12 My URL:http://geocities.datacellar.net/pentagon/barracks/2373 Military Veteran?: yes Company/Year: 1/77th C Co. 3rd Platoon 68/69 E Mail Address: E611E40@AOL.COM

Comments: Hi Everyone. Well it's been 6 weeks since the reunion at Ft. Knox. I think of all the friendships I renewed and the new one's I made. I hope they last a lifetime. It's still hard for me to believe just looking for my tank crew and old friends in the 3rd p atoon led to one great reunion. We have one person to thank for that and it's Patricia Johnson, "Peach". If not for her constant buddy searching on the PC and endless phone calls I think a lot of us would still be wondering how our buddy's from the 1/77th were doing. God bless her for finding all of you. We're not done yet though. The new 1/77th association and Peach are planning a bigger and better reunion for 2001. Keep checking back for details. We also have a message board here on this site for you to post your message on. Looking forward to seeing you all again in 2001 and the newly found 1/77th Vietnam Vets.