| 2008 Nov-Dec |
MEDEVAC
15th MED\15th FSB
Mike Bodnar
13010 N Lakeforest Drive
Sun City, AZ 85351-3250
(623)972-4395
e-mail: mbodnar27@juno.com
Website: http://15thmedassociation.com
Forum: http://groups.msn.com/15thmedassociation
Corrections to the last Saber: the above 15th MED Assn. Web
address has been misprinted in some previous issues and
should read: <http://15thmedassociation.com>; also, the story
about MEDEVAC CE Mike VINYARD should have read "had a good
sense of humor."
Robert DAUMILLER <tnlawguy@gmail.com> of Crossville, TN,
signed in the Guestbook, "Nice site. Used to fly cover for
you guys. D Co. 227th. Guns, Chu Lai through the A Shau."
Marcus W. ADAMS <markadams@cox.net> from Norman, OK, signed
in, "Didn't know we had an alumni organization. Maybe I can
make it to Myrtle Beach in 2009."
Webmaster\Past President 2003-2006, 15th MED Association,
Murray GIBBS <gunnermadmur@neo.rr.com> updates: "I am now
composing all newsletters onto the main Website. No need to
worry about saving a newsletter. There are also many members
whom we don't have their e-mail addresses. They browse the
Websites often without our knowledge. Now, they will have an
opportunity to view the newsletters that have been sent out
to the membership on the Website. Here is the link to view
2008 Oct. Newsletter:<http://www.15thmedassociation.com
/Newsletters/Newsletters.html>. Please e-mail with any
comments about this."
'69 PSG Gordon RUSSELL <Grdnrussell1952@aol.com> in response
to the last issue's posting asks, "Hi Mike, Would you have
the e-mail of Curtis F0RD from Gadsden, AL? He was a door
gunner in '69, and was wounded and MEDEVACed to Japan. I go
to Gadsden often as my son Jerry lives close by." If you're
reading this Curtis, make commo; or anyone who knows.
Daniel TOOTHMAN <DanMEDEVAC19@msn.com> says, "Hi everybody,
I'm sending out this 'Shotgun Blast' message to let you know
that we're changing ISP's and my new e-mail address is:
<danmedevac19@yahoo.com>. I'll be able to receive at msn.com
until the change becomes effective, probably 1 Nov. Thanks.
Dan T."
I got snail mail from Elvis POE Jr., Brookland, AR, who
wrote: "After reading the last Saber, something came to my
mind. I called 12th Cav Ken HOWSER, to find out how to go
about this, so here goes:
"Sometime after we CAed {phonetically Charlie Alphaed for
(air) Combat Assaulted} out of Cambodia, we were dropped off
in platoon size to search and destroy. I was in A 2-12 'Ace
High,' 1st Plt., 1st Squad. I can't remember the date nor
area we were working; too many years have passed. Anyhow, I
received many horrible wasp stings while cutting point. I was
an E-5, but still wanted to be in front.
"I was stung over 100% of my body. The little rascals even
got in my boots. They laid it on me good, and I went into
prep.{?} shock; swelled up; whelps. Doc GUIDRY, from
Louisiana, did what he could under the circumstances.
"A MEDEVAC ship came to my rescue. The jungle was thick and I
had not much time to be moved. A jungle penetrator was
dropped in and I was locked in. About half way up it just
stopped.
"I could see the Medic and door gunner working on the winch,
but it wouldn't budge. We flew out to an open area, and they
lowered me back to the ground.
"No ground; swamp. The Benadryl had me suped up pretty good
but I remember the water, and took a deep breath. I went all
the way under.
"They snatched me back up and this time I had the ride of my
life. There I was dangling under the chopper all the way to
the LZ Buttons' aid station, then on to Saigon.
"The VC didn't get me; the wasps didn't get me; the water
didn't get me; and it was because these guys did a perfect
job. Surely, someone would remember this happening. If you
do, I'm still kicking, and many thanks for a job well done.
E.P."
If any MEDEVAC members remember this incident, of course,
contact Elvis. Let me know also, and I'll post it. Your side
of the story.
Always remembering our 1st Cav troops on duty around the
world; over and out.
FIRST TEAM!
Garryowen,
Mike Bodnar C 2\7 Cav 1969
MEDEVAC 1-7\1970
SO THAT OTHERS MAY LIVE
15th MED\15th FSB
Mike Bodnar
13010 N Lakeforest Drive
Sun City, AZ 85351-3250
(623)972-4395
e-mail: mbodnar27@juno.com
Website: http://15thmedassociation.com
Forum: http://groups.msn.com/15thmedassociation
Corrections to the last Saber: the above 15th MED Assn. Web
address has been misprinted in some previous issues and
should read: <http://15thmedassociation.com>; also, the story
about MEDEVAC CE Mike VINYARD should have read "had a good
sense of humor."
Robert DAUMILLER <tnlawguy@gmail.com> of Crossville, TN,
signed in the Guestbook, "Nice site. Used to fly cover for
you guys. D Co. 227th. Guns, Chu Lai through the A Shau."
Marcus W. ADAMS <markadams@cox.net> from Norman, OK, signed
in, "Didn't know we had an alumni organization. Maybe I can
make it to Myrtle Beach in 2009."
Webmaster\Past President 2003-2006, 15th MED Association,
Murray GIBBS <gunnermadmur@neo.rr.com> updates: "I am now
composing all newsletters onto the main Website. No need to
worry about saving a newsletter. There are also many members
whom we don't have their e-mail addresses. They browse the
Websites often without our knowledge. Now, they will have an
opportunity to view the newsletters that have been sent out
to the membership on the Website. Here is the link to view
2008 Oct. Newsletter:<http://www.15thmedassociation.com
/Newsletters/Newsletters.html>. Please e-mail with any
comments about this."
'69 PSG Gordon RUSSELL <Grdnrussell1952@aol.com> in response
to the last issue's posting asks, "Hi Mike, Would you have
the e-mail of Curtis F0RD from Gadsden, AL? He was a door
gunner in '69, and was wounded and MEDEVACed to Japan. I go
to Gadsden often as my son Jerry lives close by." If you're
reading this Curtis, make commo; or anyone who knows.
Daniel TOOTHMAN <DanMEDEVAC19@msn.com> says, "Hi everybody,
I'm sending out this 'Shotgun Blast' message to let you know
that we're changing ISP's and my new e-mail address is:
<danmedevac19@yahoo.com>. I'll be able to receive at msn.com
until the change becomes effective, probably 1 Nov. Thanks.
Dan T."
I got snail mail from Elvis POE Jr., Brookland, AR, who
wrote: "After reading the last Saber, something came to my
mind. I called 12th Cav Ken HOWSER, to find out how to go
about this, so here goes:
"Sometime after we CAed {phonetically Charlie Alphaed for
(air) Combat Assaulted} out of Cambodia, we were dropped off
in platoon size to search and destroy. I was in A 2-12 'Ace
High,' 1st Plt., 1st Squad. I can't remember the date nor
area we were working; too many years have passed. Anyhow, I
received many horrible wasp stings while cutting point. I was
an E-5, but still wanted to be in front.
"I was stung over 100% of my body. The little rascals even
got in my boots. They laid it on me good, and I went into
prep.{?} shock; swelled up; whelps. Doc GUIDRY, from
Louisiana, did what he could under the circumstances.
"A MEDEVAC ship came to my rescue. The jungle was thick and I
had not much time to be moved. A jungle penetrator was
dropped in and I was locked in. About half way up it just
stopped.
"I could see the Medic and door gunner working on the winch,
but it wouldn't budge. We flew out to an open area, and they
lowered me back to the ground.
"No ground; swamp. The Benadryl had me suped up pretty good
but I remember the water, and took a deep breath. I went all
the way under.
"They snatched me back up and this time I had the ride of my
life. There I was dangling under the chopper all the way to
the LZ Buttons' aid station, then on to Saigon.
"The VC didn't get me; the wasps didn't get me; the water
didn't get me; and it was because these guys did a perfect
job. Surely, someone would remember this happening. If you
do, I'm still kicking, and many thanks for a job well done.
E.P."
If any MEDEVAC members remember this incident, of course,
contact Elvis. Let me know also, and I'll post it. Your side
of the story.
Always remembering our 1st Cav troops on duty around the
world; over and out.
FIRST TEAM!
Garryowen,
Mike Bodnar C 2\7 Cav 1969
MEDEVAC 1-7\1970
SO THAT OTHERS MAY LIVE