A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....10-31-02

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[Billie]

[Billie]

Good morning, hello, Welcome and BOO!

It's time for another wonderful read by our 'King' (King John, King of Ping).....

Trick or Treat!

Thanks, Dutchess, for sending this adorable graphic to me!

[lodwick]

Wisconsin sunrise

[Aquamarine]

LOL! How cute that picture is!

Another well written article today John. I hope that whole fiasco backfires on the demos!

Beautiful sunrise Loddy!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

[ladtx]

In memory of my fellow Vietnam helicopter pilots who were killed in that war the following were lost on OCT 31. God bless them all.

1968 CW2 Steven I. Cavin -- 54 SIG BN, Age 23, Norfolk, Virginia
1968 WO1 Paul R. Driscoll -- 54 SIG BN, Age 22, Monument Beach, Massachusetts
1968 1LT Milton D. Pate -- A/2/17 CAV, Age 23, Galveston, Texas
1968 1LT Ronald A. Wolter -- A/2/17 CAV, Age 21, Carpentersville, Illinois
1969 CW3 Paul R. Getz -- A/228 ASHB 1 CAV, Age 40, North Las Vegas, Nevada
1969 WO1 Michael D. Rosenthal Jr. -- B/229 AHB 1 CAV, Age 25, Metairie, Louisiana
1969 CPT Murray J. Wyman -- B/229 AHB 1 CAV, Age 25, San Jose, California
1972 CPT Steven D. Howard -- 18 CAC, Age 31, El Dorado, Kansas
1972 CW2 James M. Stever -- 18 AVN, Age 28, Visalia, California
1972 CW2 Ronald L. Vanlandingham -- 18 CAC, Age27, San Antonio, Texas

In memory of CPT Steven D. Howard, 18th CAC: KIA Dinh Tuong, South Vietnam

On the morning of 10/31/72 Steve and I and a couple of others conducted a Protestant religious service at our chapel in Can Tho (our Chaplain had DEROSed). This was the birthday of the pilot scheduled to fly this mission and Steve volunteered to take his mission so he could celebrate his birthday. The mission was to fly a CH-47 from Can Tho to Vung Tau to pick up troops from our compound that were there on an in-country R&R. There were some troops there from Dong Tam who needed a ride, so Steve volunteered to take them too. On climb-out from Dong Tam, at about 500 feet, the aircraft was hit in the aft pylon by an SA-7 anti-aircraft missile. All on board were killed. I was the unit recovery officer and coordinated the recovery. Steve was a devout Christian, a good man, and a fine officer. The Bible tells us in John 15:13 that, "Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." Steve had this greater love.

Les Scates CWO3 US Army (Ret.)

18th Corps Aviation Company (CAC) Unit patch

CH-47 -- The type of aircraft CPT Howard was flying at the time of his death and 9 others.

IN THE SHADOW OF THE BLADE

SCOUTS OUT!

[lodwick]

Good morning friends - thank you all for yesterday's festivities and fun. If we must get older, then doing so in the company of friends is the best way to do so. A blessed day is wished for all passing this way. JL

[habs4ever]

Oh, you are soooooo scary...;-)Hey, have you, as a Texan, noticed that Walt "The Owl" Mondale is starting to look a whole lot like old Lloyd Bentsen?? Please, let's hope HE stays in retirement ;-)

[lodwick]

Salute!

[Pippin]

GOOD MORNING EVERYBODY!!!

You mean I can post today?

Fr's not acting up?

YIPPIE!!!!!!!!!

[ValerieUSA]

Happy Halloween Morning Fine FReepers

[Pippin]

Hi, Valerie!

[Diver Dave]

Booooo!!!

I'll bet that scared ya. Y'all better say "Yes" or I'll post my picture and then you'll run and hide.

Congratulations JH2. Another masterpiece.

For those who haven't done so already, click on The King's "My two cents" button above for some very enlightening and entertaining reading from our King of Ping.

Now, where's the coffee?

[ValerieUSA]

Howdy
Isn't it great to have FR running smoothly again?

[Diver Dave]

In memory of your fellow Vietnam heilcopter pilots...

[lodwick]

The Difference Between The Liberal and Conservative "Debate" Over The War On Terrorism:



Question: You're walking down a deserted street with your wife and two small children. Suddenly, a dangerous looking man with a huge knife comes around the corner and is running at you while screaming obscenities. In your hand is a .357 Magnum and you are an expert shot. You have mere seconds before he reaches you and your family. What do you do?

Liberal Answer:

Well, that's not enough information to answer the question! Does the man look poor or oppressed? Have I ever done anything to him that is inspiring him to attack? Could we run away? What does my wife think? What about the kids? Could I possibly swing the gun like a club and knock the knife out of his hand? What does the law say about this situation? Is it possible he'd be happy with just killing me? Does he definitely want to kill me or would he just be content to wound me? If I were to grab his knees and hold on, could my family get away while he was stabbing me? This is all so confusing! I need to debate this with some friends for a few days to try to come to a conclusion.



Conservative Answer:

Shoot the son of a bitch! Then take your family to a baseball game, eat some hot dogs with apple pie, sing the national anthem, go to church and praise the Lord for one more day of freedom.

[JustAmy]

Wishing you a very Happy Anniversary!!

[BigWaveBetty]

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

[lodwick]

Nobody ever tells me these things.

[lodwick]

Major props for doing whatever you did to right FR - thank you!

[WVNan]

Are we there yet?

News for the crews. OhioWfan and her son, Eric are coming to WV to go with me to see our President in Charleston. This may turn into an adventure because I am counting on connecting with Eternal Vigilence for our tickets. Do I have faith or what? OWF should be here in an hour or so. I'm soooooo excited.