Guestbook Entries
From May, 2002 until December 31, 2002
These entries have been copied from the guestbooks
in the order they were made. Updates to the entries have been made following
the original entry. If you wish to make an update or add information,
please contact
me.
Entry 26:
Name - Vernon Poole Email - vpoole@sbcglobal.net
Date -- From - Lemoore, California
I served in VQ-1 from December 1966 to December 1969. I got out of
the Navy as an AE2 the same Month. I still have fond memories of the times
I
had, and the people I met while serving in the Navy in VQ-1. I still
stay in touch with some of my old Navy buddies.
Entry 27:
Name - Robert Atkisson Email - wildbob34@aol.com
Date -- From - West Palm Beach, Fl.
I was a CIC officer in VW-2 and AEWTULANT 9/58 to 9/62, and in the
latter command flew with LCDR Jim Overstreet. In fact his family were our
neighbors in the MOQ at NAS Patuxent.Jim was the PPC on the VQ-1 plane
shot down off Korea in the late '60s.I've been looking at the willie
victor
website, and remembering old buddies and linked into your site.It is
very moving to explore your site regarding the VQ-1 loss at DaNang.The
willie
victor community was a tight bunch and we felt all our losses very
deeply and carry them with us the rest of our lives. Thank you for creating
your
site.
Entry 28
Date received: 7/3/2002 Time: 11:39 pm
Url of your Website: ----------
Email: djolley@infi.net
Name: Donald R. Jolley
State, Country, etc. Macon, Georgia
Rank, Unit, Branch (If app.): ATR 2, VQ-1
Relationship to crew member or VQ: EC 121 Radar Operator
Comments:
Was a member of VQ 1 from 1965 to 1968. Flew PR 21,23,26. Was
many years after the crash that I learned about it. I loved my time in
the "Q" and all my shipmates. May God Bless all lost and those that survived.
Semper Fi !!!
Entry 29
Thursday 08/01/2002 7:52:25pm
Entry 30
Saturday 08/03/2002 8:31:06pm
Name: Steve Pollock
E-Mail: sjpslp@bellatlantic.com
Referred By: Friend
City/Country: Allentown, PA
Comments: Great Site!
I'm the nephew of Joe Saukaitis. My mother (his sister Barabara) refered
me to your site. I can't thank you enough for allowing me to gain some
additional insight into what my uncle was like. I was only 3 at the time
of the crash and have no real memories of my uncle. Thank you once again!
-Steve
Entry 31
Tuesday 09/03/2002 2:51:21pm
Name: Ray W. Rothermel
E-Mail: raywraym@sunlink.net
Referred By: Just Surfed In
City/Country: Mount Carmel
Comments:
I was President of the Mt. Carmel Area H. S. Class of 1967 and was a
friend and track buddy of Joe. We miss you Joe and we remember and commemorate
you at every reunion and class get together. We held our 35th this past
weekend ( 9-1-02 ) and we lit a candle and listed all deceased classmates.
Joe was the only classmate that died in Viet Nam. We thought of Joe a few
times that night and we all miss him.
Ray W. Rothermel
Entry 32
Wednesday 09/04/2002 7:53:00am
Name: Joe Remash
E-Mail: soggysocks@webtv.net
Referred By: E-Mail
City/Country: Atlas,Pa.
Comments:
Joe and I were in the same home room, in High School. We palled around,
ate lunch, played sports together. Joe was always a happy guy. He enjoyed
all his friends. He enjoyed life. I have some fond memories of the good
times Joe and I had. I was torn apart, when I heard of His passing away.
We'll keep Joe in our prayers.
Entry 33
Wednesday 09/18/2002 1:24:24pm
Name: Legendary Pet
Referred By: Just Surfed In
City/Country: USA
Comments: Enjoyed Your Site!
Entry 34
Thursday 09/26/2002 2:40:36am
Name: Joshua Bris
E-Mail: ant@templatemonser.com
Referred By: Just Surfed In
City/Country: Troy, USA
Comments: Thank you for the resources. Keep up the good
work!
Entry 35
Saturday 10/05/2002 1:31:33pm
Name: Anthony J. Krueger
E-Mail: krutony@centurytel.net
Referred By: Just Surfed In
City/Country: Onalaska
Comments:
I just happened on this website while looking for pictures of EC-121s.
I was in VQ-1 from 1966 thru 1969 and was an EC-121 pilot. I am now retired
from American Airlines and greatly appreciate the fine work that has gone
into this website. Anthony Krueger
Entries 36 - 41 are incomplete due either to a problem with the Guestbook
Host or the Guestbook Manager (me). I'll lay odds it was the later. I apologize
to the ones whose entries I deleted unintentionally.
Entry 36
Wednesday 10/09/2002 1:38:25pm
Accidentally deleted
Entry 37
Friday 10/11/2002 3:55:27pm
Name: Don Holder
E-Mail: Accidentally deleted
Comments:
It's been over thirty years since the crash but it is still clear in
my mind. I often think about all the friends that were lost and what their
lives would be like today. The pain is not near as great as the day it
happened, but the pain still lingers inside of me. Thanks for this memorial
page.
Entry 38
Monday 12/30/2002 11:05:41am
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Entry 39
Wednesday 01/01/2003 7:19:29am
Accidentally deleted
Entry 40
Thursday 01/02/2003 7:29:43am
Accidentally deleted
Entry 41
Testing Guestbook
Entry 42
Wednesday 01/15/2003 2:31:47pm
Name: Dennis Webb
E-Mail: wd5gnd@ev1.net
Referred By: Friend
City/Country: Mansfield Texas
Comments:
I was with VQ1 from Nov 69 until late 72. I was an AT2 and worked in
electronic maintenance. I have a lot of pictures from Japan, Da Nang, and
Guam that I have just recently started to sort out. I am planning to scan
many of these.
I do know where a couple of the people that were with us during the
same time frame are at.
I can be contacted at wd5gnd@ev1.net or dennis@american-comm.com
Entry 43
Tuesday 04/08/2003 12:46:43am
Name: Ray Ishler
E-Mail: raymondishler241@msn.com
Referred By: Just Surfed In
City/Country: Cavalier No.Dak.
Comments:
Just run on your web site,It looks good.In 1999 I was awarded 100%service
connected disability,I have not recovered my voice and cannot walk,Take
care Bob and greet the wife-Ray
Entry 44
Sunday 04/13/2003 9:31:41pm
Name:
Comments:
Awesome site! Thanks!
Entry 45
Thursday 05/01/2003 11:55:44am
Name: Dave Waggoner, ATCS, USN-RET
E-Mail: LDavidWaggonerDW@netscape.net
Referred By: Just Surfed In
City/Country: Flippin, AR
Comments:
Served in VQ-1, 58-72. Flew with Crew 5 in PR-23 and later with Seawing
(EA-3B).
Entry 46
Tuesday 07/29/2003 10:29:09am
Name: James G. (Jim) Bell
E-Mail: jbell@plateautel.net
Referred By: Friend
City/Country: Fort Sumner, New Mexico
Comments:
I was with VQ-1 from Oct,1968 thru May1970. I have a lot of memories
from this time but managed to lose all the pictures I had. I would be greatly
appreciative of any pictures anyone could send to jbell@plateautel.net.
I have gotten some from Jack Peterson (god bless him). It was a great time
in my life and also a very sad one. We lost a lot of great people.
Jim Bell
Entry 47
Monday 08/25/2003 11:52:06am
Name: Tom Hoover
E-Mail: hooverft@yahoo.com
Referred By: Just Surfed In
City/Country: Flagstaff, AZ
Comments:
I served in VQ-1 as a Flight Engineer from 1969 thru 1971..This site
has sparked memories. I sit here with a thousand yard stare, and I remember.
Entry 48
Thursday 09/25/2003 3:29:29pm
Name: Rodd Smith (Smitty)
E-Mail: rodd@ev1.net
Referred By: Just Surfed In
City/Country: Tomball, Texas USA
Comments:
I have to this day try and contact anyone that I served with in NAM.
Time does not heal. I served with the Navy at FASU Air Base in 69-71. I
was previously assigned to VW-1 squadron (Typhoon Trackers) in 68. Flew
into Chu-Lai and Danang on TDY.