VHCMA REUNION 1997


RICHMOND, VA


This is the first field trip. The WALL. We loaded on to two buses. Traveled from Richmond to DC. After the Wall everyone traveled to Arlington. This was the first time some of us have met. Friendships will last forever.



Jim and Bud are looking at a unit patch book that someone had brought to the reunion. Others watch from behind.


Here Chris, Jim and his wire, enjoy dinner. Everyone had a good time.

Waiting for the VHCMA dinner to begain.


The man that makes it happen.He put alot of work into the Reunion. Thanks. CHARLIE RAINS (BANDIT)


The three wise men.This was are first reunion. Sloman, Budman,and Fish. We first met in the VHFCN CHAT.


Field trip #2 to Fort Eustes. The Huey was a big hit. Thanks to the people who made this possible.


Gary Roush. We can never thank him enough. For with him lies the future of are history. Here he works from his data base. For many this is the first time they will find out what happened to the crew members that they lost. We salute you "SIR".

This was my first Reunion. I am glad that I made the trip. It was not as I had exspected. We had all grown up. Everyone was on their best behavior. It was a group to be proud of. The trip to the Wall brought a lot of pain. And it also healed alot. Lost ones were remembered. All in all The group had did well in life. The one's that we lost would have been proud of us. We talked of old times. The dance was great. We posed for a group picture. A special thanks to the ladies. For a few days they let us be 18 again. It was a great break from life.

Now it is on to 1998. Fort Worth. Wouldn't miss it for the world. Hope to see you their. 1