"I wa flyig wit MAJ MARRIET feb 68. 155lb bomb exploted under our huey.Who was the door gunner that day?thanks Spc4 Stillwell
Posted by Thomas stillwell on November 9, 2009 @ 4:29pm"
Posted by Thomas stillwell on November 9, 2009 @ 4:29pm"
Stillwell - great to hear from you.
ReplyDeleteThis is a literal "blast from the past". I remember the incident well....one second we're looking thru the windshield at sky, a fraction of a second later we're looking at sand. I think back on it often - I can't believe the bad guys actually thought they could get us that way. As far as I know it was the ONLY time they ever tried it against anybody anywhere in the Americal AO. I'm pretty sure Fred was the doorgunner. And yes, J.D. was wide awake after the nose rolled over.
John Shepardson
blueghostx@aol.com
John,
ReplyDeleteGood to hear from you as well. I am glad you remember. I have had a tough time trying to get My records documented properly. My son is a retired Master Sergeant from the Air Force and is trying to help my get documentation to update my records. I never received credit for any combat flying time or the Unit Presidential Citation. I was in the back of the chopper that day with Fred. He saved my life. I was only 18 years old. I am 61 years old now and not in good health. I appreciate you responding. Have you ever heard from SFC Taylor? He was really good to me. I hope your doing well and hope to see you at the Orlando reunion.
Thomas Stillwell
kypop1@hotmail.com
Tom, very nice to know you are still with us, sorry to hearabout your health. I remember you were with us that day, of the big explosion, I believe you filled in other times as my door gunner. If I can do anything to help you with records please call me I also have some pictures of you. Did you go over to Nam on the carrier with the choppers? I have a picture of Huggins,me and I think it was you. I have to contact Shep, it"s been a long time comeing for us guys, We were we are and always will be brothers in arms. thanks, Fred
ReplyDeleteShep, I have been going to contact you many times, so I finally have. I put the war out of my life for 40 years,but what I shouldn"t have done is put brothers in arms out of my mind. Sorry for the lost years maybe we can make it up in our old age. Hope tyo talk with you soon, Fred
ReplyDeleteIf you want to call me my cell phone number is 207-837-2341, would be more than happy to talk to you, regards, Fred Hersom Blue Ghost 1
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