| January 2010, Newsletter |
Greetings 15th Med Members,
It has been a long while since the last newsletter. During that time I moved out of an
appartment into a rental house. The land my wife and I were going to buy didn't happen so we are
searching for another to build our new home. Now that some things have settle down I am able to
focus on a newsletter.
The year 2009 wasn't a good year for the economy and some of our members. We had 2 of our
members die during the summer months. Now, I am sorry to report out that we had 2 other
members pass away during the month of Dec, 2009.
On 11 Dec, 2009 Clifford Davis passed away from pancreatis cancer. He attended the 2009
Reunion at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He and his wife made a big effort to attend the Reunion.
Cliff Davis was in good spirits. Here are some pictures of Cliff Davis: If any of you wish
to contact Clifford Davis' wife the address is: Sherri Davis
8639 DEERWOOD DR
N CHARLESTON SC 29406-9761
Cliff served with the 15th Med Bn during 1966 - 67. According to the email I got from his wife he
had received 4 Purple Hearts during his time in the Armed Services. I search for her email and
could not find because my IPS lost some of the email I saved spanning from Oct 2009 to Dec 2009
otherwise I would display any emails concerning Clifford Davis.
On 15 Dec, 2009 Roger Baderschneider passed away from cancer that he struggled with for
several years. Roger was a Pilot from early 1967 to early 1968. I had the opportunity to fly with
him during the Tet Offensives in 1968. He was a AC on Medevac 447 when I flew as doorgunner.
He was a very good pilot up to the time he had to leave. He never refused a mission even when
he had about a week togo. This is one of his last missions: Crew Chief Randy Brewer
has labeled Medevac 447 as Teflon 447. We hardly had any bullet holes. Years later I found out
that Randy Brewer was color blind like me and we could see almost any who shot at us and
returned effective fire with our M60s. Roger was very fortunate to have us as his crew along with
Cpt Cooper and Medic Baldwin. Here are some pictures of Roger with others.
Pilot Larry Hatch Dec 66 - Dec 67 sent my some Statements about him and Pilot Eldon Ideus. I
found them to be very interesting. Just click on each one of them to view:
---- Eldon Ideus' Statement
---- Larry Hatch's DFV
---- Running Landing described by Larry Hatch
The 2010 Reunion is less that 3 months away. Time has past very quickly for the most of us
and we need to be reminded of it coming. If you plan to come please make all the necessary
reservations. I just received 2 emails, one from our Reunion Coordinator and the 2nd from the
Ladies Aux Groop Coordinator.
From Reunion Coordinator: Mide "Smitty" Smith
registered at the oxford suites
Larry Bowen
Clarence Cooper
Corky Walsh
Tomas Grove
David Cooper
Dave Huser
Floyd Jackson
Dan Korty
Mike Smith
Leo Williams
Corky Walsh
Please add the ones not listed to the attending list
Michael D. Smith (smitty)
1st Cav Vietnam 69-70 Medevac CC
National Executive Councilman
Past Department Commander of Idaho
Disabled American Veterans
These are the ones who have already register at the Oxford Suites Hotel.
From Ladies Aux Group Coordinator: Velma Smith
Hello Murry,
I just received an e-mail from Linda Brooks looks like they are going to make it to Idaho. She will be
making the name tags for all who attend. She also is going to make name place cards for the
memorial service. Please e-mail the list to Mike. Looking forward to seeing you guys soon.
Thank you,
Velma
Velma sent me an email about having a memorial service for all those who have past away. I made
up a list and will send it to Mike. This memorial will take place after the Reunion Meeting on
Saturday.
If you need another registration form please send me an email and I will send one off to you.
You can also print one off the website by clicking on INDEX PAGE 2, then CURRENT REUNION
INFO and then click on REGISTRATION FORM. Right click on Regration Form the click Print
Picture.
Well, this year has not been a good year for my computer. I had to replace the Video card.
Later I had trouble with the liquid cooling system. I had to replace it with a large fan. One problem
was that I had to order a fan retention module to mount the fan since it was removed when I custom
ordered the computer in Jan 2008. Now that most of my un-necessay and necessay problems are
behind I will be able to forus more attention onto the website.
If any of you have any question please feel free to email me.
Webmaster/Database Operater
15th Med Association
Murray Gibbs
Medevac 67-68
SO THAT OTHERS MAY LIVE
It has been a long while since the last newsletter. During that time I moved out of an
appartment into a rental house. The land my wife and I were going to buy didn't happen so we are
searching for another to build our new home. Now that some things have settle down I am able to
focus on a newsletter.
The year 2009 wasn't a good year for the economy and some of our members. We had 2 of our
members die during the summer months. Now, I am sorry to report out that we had 2 other
members pass away during the month of Dec, 2009.
On 11 Dec, 2009 Clifford Davis passed away from pancreatis cancer. He attended the 2009
Reunion at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He and his wife made a big effort to attend the Reunion.
Cliff Davis was in good spirits. Here are some pictures of Cliff Davis: If any of you wish
to contact Clifford Davis' wife the address is: Sherri Davis
8639 DEERWOOD DR
N CHARLESTON SC 29406-9761
Cliff served with the 15th Med Bn during 1966 - 67. According to the email I got from his wife he
had received 4 Purple Hearts during his time in the Armed Services. I search for her email and
could not find because my IPS lost some of the email I saved spanning from Oct 2009 to Dec 2009
otherwise I would display any emails concerning Clifford Davis.
On 15 Dec, 2009 Roger Baderschneider passed away from cancer that he struggled with for
several years. Roger was a Pilot from early 1967 to early 1968. I had the opportunity to fly with
him during the Tet Offensives in 1968. He was a AC on Medevac 447 when I flew as doorgunner.
He was a very good pilot up to the time he had to leave. He never refused a mission even when
he had about a week togo. This is one of his last missions: Crew Chief Randy Brewer
has labeled Medevac 447 as Teflon 447. We hardly had any bullet holes. Years later I found out
that Randy Brewer was color blind like me and we could see almost any who shot at us and
returned effective fire with our M60s. Roger was very fortunate to have us as his crew along with
Cpt Cooper and Medic Baldwin. Here are some pictures of Roger with others.
Pilot Larry Hatch Dec 66 - Dec 67 sent my some Statements about him and Pilot Eldon Ideus. I
found them to be very interesting. Just click on each one of them to view:
---- Eldon Ideus' Statement
---- Larry Hatch's DFV
---- Running Landing described by Larry Hatch
The 2010 Reunion is less that 3 months away. Time has past very quickly for the most of us
and we need to be reminded of it coming. If you plan to come please make all the necessary
reservations. I just received 2 emails, one from our Reunion Coordinator and the 2nd from the
Ladies Aux Groop Coordinator.
From Reunion Coordinator: Mide "Smitty" Smith
registered at the oxford suites
Larry Bowen
Clarence Cooper
Corky Walsh
Tomas Grove
David Cooper
Dave Huser
Floyd Jackson
Dan Korty
Mike Smith
Leo Williams
Corky Walsh
Please add the ones not listed to the attending list
Michael D. Smith (smitty)
1st Cav Vietnam 69-70 Medevac CC
National Executive Councilman
Past Department Commander of Idaho
Disabled American Veterans
These are the ones who have already register at the Oxford Suites Hotel.
From Ladies Aux Group Coordinator: Velma Smith
Hello Murry,
I just received an e-mail from Linda Brooks looks like they are going to make it to Idaho. She will be
making the name tags for all who attend. She also is going to make name place cards for the
memorial service. Please e-mail the list to Mike. Looking forward to seeing you guys soon.
Thank you,
Velma
Velma sent me an email about having a memorial service for all those who have past away. I made
up a list and will send it to Mike. This memorial will take place after the Reunion Meeting on
Saturday.
If you need another registration form please send me an email and I will send one off to you.
You can also print one off the website by clicking on INDEX PAGE 2, then CURRENT REUNION
INFO and then click on REGISTRATION FORM. Right click on Regration Form the click Print
Picture.
Well, this year has not been a good year for my computer. I had to replace the Video card.
Later I had trouble with the liquid cooling system. I had to replace it with a large fan. One problem
was that I had to order a fan retention module to mount the fan since it was removed when I custom
ordered the computer in Jan 2008. Now that most of my un-necessay and necessay problems are
behind I will be able to forus more attention onto the website.
If any of you have any question please feel free to email me.
Webmaster/Database Operater
15th Med Association
Murray Gibbs
Medevac 67-68
SO THAT OTHERS MAY LIVE
