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Posted: 12/31/1969 Name: Ross Hall Message: Went to RHOF yesterday and was proud to see a slew of Mountain Rangers there to honor one of our own. My Lady Sharon went with me and took some good shots of Doug. We'll try to get them to Bob for the website soonest. Whatever weird things I say about him, knowing Doug Perry has been a positive experience for me. He is one of the good ones. RLTW!! |
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Posted: 12/31/1969 Name: Joe Mattison Message: Al, My best Ranger Buddy has always been Ranger "Jan". She has pulled my ass out of the fire more times then I can remember...and I can't imagine a Ranger event that wouldn't allow her to be there if she wanted to be. I'm not sure how you understood the information, and I'm not sure who may have communicated it...but to be honest with you....if Jan can't come to the event if she wants to come....then I don't want to be there either. I think that the CCO is being moved to another date in order to keep "strap hangers" from going through the chow line and the beer keg...but Jan doesn't each much and as far as the beer keg goes...well, she's only good for a couple then she starts getting kind of "stupid"....but that's because she doesn't have the advantage of being a Ranger such as we are...and at the same time....because she ordinarily remains in a semi-sober state...she has often driven me home whilst I sing Ranger Songs and stick my feet out of the car window....but thats between us...don't share it with anybody! I think that if Jan were to be there....I would feel better even if it meant that I was to wrap up in my poncho liner and fall asleep next to the burnt down embers...I know that she would kick me awake in the AM an say something like....ok Ranger, what the heck are you going to do now? I think that the same applies to your very special...Rangerette...and I use that term affectionatly...because that's exactly what Jan is. She married a Ranger....for the Good, Bad or the Ugly....she has what she has,...and I think she got a pretty good deal...but don't tell her I said so...she'll kick my a-- from here to tomorrow, and I'm getting too old for that. I thin that you and Earl need to "kiss and make up!". |
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Posted: 12/31/1969 Name: Jerry Roberts Message: Hello everyone, glad I recognize some of the names on this board. It certainly has been a long time since I was at the Mountain camp, glad to see Perry at Benning for the Best Ranger. Hello Mr. Roberts, glad you guys are up and about. Tell Ketchum hello for me. |
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Posted: 12/31/1969 Name: Johnny Message: Bual and Cookie, Joe said you where asking about me... Its been awhile. I hope every thing is going well for you both... Look forward to hearing from you. Johnny |
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Posted: 12/31/1969 Name: 3rd Ranger Battalion Needs Our Help Message: The current Ranger Memorial outside of the Battalion Headquarters, of 3rd Ranger Battalion, needs expanding. The current Memorial Stone that is there has the names of all Rangers Killed In Action or Killed In Training while assigned to 3rd Ranger Battalion. With regret, the stone is running out of room for additional names to be added. As most of you know, each of the three Ranger Battalions maintain a Memorial to their fellow Rangers who died while in service to their Ranger Battalion. It is done to preseve the names and the memories of those who gave their lives as Rangers, with that Ranger Battalion. Like all Rangers, 3rd Ranger Battalion isn't any different and they aren't going to ask for help, but they are having a "Raffle". The Raffle is for one of two prizes to be drawn on 1 June 2010. The Raffle Tickets are $10.00 each and the prizes are: One (1) Limited Edition, .45 Cal. M1911 Pistol, or a "Signed" Limited Edition, James Dietz Ranger Print. You can contact the organization direct who are selling the Raffle Tickets at: Ranger Assistance Foundation, P.O. Box 6243, Columbus, Ga. 31907, or you can contact Captain Bucci, the 3rd Ranger Battalion S-5 by email at: Buccic@soc.mil for further information. There isn't much time on this Rangers. As most of you know, the 3rd Ranger Battalion will be coming home soon, and they have four (4) names to add to their Memorial. Please help.....please. Thanks Rangers. |
