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Posted: 12/31/1969 Name: Ross Hall Message: Brian, how did we miss that little gem during our interview? You mean you didn't tell me every single thing that ever happened to you? |
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Posted: 12/31/1969 Name: Joe Mattison Message: I plan on bringing a "hunk" of "Critter" to put onto a barbecue, and I plan on cooking it myself for myself, and for many others. I also plan on putting $200.00 on the bar at the Club. If the Association can put a barbecue at the club with charcoal and lighter fluid, I'll be glad to "roll up my sleeves" and 'stick a fork in it' until it's done. I also plan on bringing something to go along as a side dish. I'm arriving by plane for this event and getting a rental car....but I plan on being there, and yep, I'm stopping by a grocery store on the way up from Atlanta. I don't need a cook.....I'm only looking for some old friends who want to help me drink some cold NCO Club beer, (no fancy beer labels), wants to bite into something that I brought (and probably burned on the grill), and tell lies and war stories about walking Patrols all over North Georgia, White Sands Missile Range, and out in Utah. I want to listen to lies and war stories about events on Mt Yonah, the 60' cliff and all other Mountaineering tales....maybe even a couple of stories about our trip to Germany back in 84. I want to see Steve Bishop, Ted Tilson, Doug Perry, Earl Singletary, MacElliott, Rick Laws, Phil Carey, Larry Kelly, "Big O", Frank Flores, Joe Nowak, Tony Lewis, Al Brazier, Tommy Wilburn, Mike Ramsey, Steve Hawk, Ross Hall,....and a host of others, the list goes on and on....that are still on my mind and in my memories. I don't want to see a bunch of folks that I never served with, never served in the Army, and never attended Ranger School, with the exception of our notable, and strong supporters such as Ross, and Pee wee as examples, to name a few. I want to meet new members of USMRA who will be coming for the first time, and some of them haven't seen Camp Merrill since they attended Ranger School. I want the wives to feel comfortable at the event, and not as though they are "chicken little, or chopped bait" and I want them to feel safe, and comfortable with the event, and all who participate. Will some of us end up "drunker then Cooter Brown"....well, I expect so, but because of the close association of years past, we all know who we are, what we are, and how we are all interlinked, as one body of supportive and supporting Rangers, young and old. I know that Doug will show up in his Green Rogers Rangers Uniform, but most of us are from WWII to present and we're not that far apart in time or similiar experiences.....and that's what the USMRA is all about, to me. I think the Association "Leadership" needs to go back into "huddle" on this one, and publicly announce exactly who is invited to the CCO event, and I accept any decision made by the "Leadership" of the Organization. I'll continue to support our USMRA, and our Camp that has been there on the end of 9 mile road, going on 60 years. Thats a whole lot of Ranger Students, and Cadre....a whole lot. |
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Posted: 12/31/1969 Name: Jerry Message: In accordance with Steve's posting on 1-16-09, I am partial to front#4 and back #5. Whatever sides are selected I am confident the coin will uphold all of expectations! Thanks again for all of your efforts fellas! RLTW!!! |
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Posted: 12/31/1969 Name: Steve Hawk Message: Rangers Sorry for the delay, but I have been TDY for a few days. We had the 35th Aniversary of the 1st Battalion in conjuction with the 1st Battalion Ball, in Savannah this past weekend. Joe, A lot of old friends have asked about you and said hello. John J. Ellis, (Jeff), James Montano, The Rock Hudson, and list just keeps on going. Did my share of recruiting for the Association while I was there. Steve Bishop and crew are in charge of the fish fry and breakfast and as far as I know there are no changes. I will get ahold of Steve and get his shopping list and be prepared. I have been in contact with the S-3 and he has not indicated any problems with the Fish Fry or the Breakfast. I will touch base with him agian this week to determine if there are any changes. The Easter Egg Hunt is the 4th of April and Dan, I need to purchase candy for the eggs. My cadets will load the eggs as a service project and a few will help hide them. I have gotten several notes back from folks about assisting so all should go well. Al, I'vew got your list for the CC but if there are any updates please get them to me. I have been kept abreast of the Committee reviewing the Bylaws and constitution and it looks like they have come up with several changes. When they are ready we will submit those changes for radification and vote. So be on the lookout. There are, I have found out alot of rangers out there close to us here in Dahlonega that were unaware of our existance or meetings. I think that has shed some light on our gatherings and hope to bring these Rangers home to visit in the upcoming months. AGian sorry for the delay, but I have been up to my ears in old Rangers and the visits were grand. Rangers Lead the Way ,P. Steve |
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Posted: 12/31/1969 Name: Ross Hall Message: Rangers, it doesn't really matter to me who takes the slot, but there's only one Ranger Writer, and that be me. Personally, I think Joe would be perfect. He has the knowledge and contacts and he sure has no trouble putting his thoughts down in print. You go, Joe. I've got another book to write. |
