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Posted: 12/31/1969 Name: Joe Mattison Message: "Major" Wayne A. Downing was my second XO after "Rock Hudson" in 1/75. Over the years, we both advanced up the "food chain", and we never forgot our "roots" and always found time to "reconnect" when we saw each other. The "WAD" was a special Ranger to all Rangers, and he always made sure that the "boys" were fully armed and outfitted. We as a Ranger Community owe him a great deal. He's buried at the US Military Academy at West Point, here in NY. I've already done the trip, and I want to reassure all that he's buried in the Academy cemetary with a "simple soldier" type of marker. |
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Posted: 12/31/1969 Name: Joe Mattison Message: Re-reading...I'll be honest with you, I don't remember SGM Quirk? I can't place him, and I served at that time. |
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Posted: 12/31/1969 Name: Doug Perry Message: Mike Flack.. Hey Ranger Buddy just let me know how many coins you want and when they get here I will send them to you.How many Rangers know where poplar cove is located???If you were ever a RI in the northern AO you should remember.Dig out your old topos and take a heading.RLTW... |
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Posted: 12/31/1969 Name: Joe Mattison Message: Sorry Ross, meant to include you in my last post. Glad to know about the book. Let us know when and how we can order. On another note, for all, and for Ross, if you have time, and the inclination, stop into the Student Center at NGC and take a look at all of the Flag Officers that have their photos on the wall. They represent all services I think, and many were from the days at NGC when you could get into any Service after ROTC graduation. Now, I think it's different, but still....the wall of Flag Officers at NGC really is quite impressive. Thanks Ross...Joe |
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Posted: 12/31/1969 Name: Becky Corcoran Message: Pat is not currently stable enough to travel to WRAMC. He will be undergoing surgeries on Monday. Thank all of you Rangers for your thoughts. I will be traveling to Germany today. Will keep you posted. RLTW!!! |
