Old M/3/3 Guestbook (thru 8/20/09)
Total Entries: 201
Duane Osburn Tuesday, 8/18/09, 7:35 PM
Looking for Rudy "Tiny" Weeks or anyone else from the unit
From: California
Email: duane.osburn@ca.rr.com
unit & year Mike Co, 3/3 67-68
james wasilewski Monday, 8/17/09, 11:23 AM
From: pa
Email: kucky12lotto@hotmail.com
unit & year 3rd engineer bn 68 /69
Edward Heathman Sunday, 8/16/09, 7:39 PM
Would enjoy hearing from everyone who served with Mike 3/3 in 1965 Semper Fi Marines
From: Ryan, Iowa
Email: mkgrandpaed@hotmail.com
unit & year M3/3 May 12, 1965
curtis Tuesday, 6/30/09, 6:02 AM
I am looking for a very good buddy, douglas (doug) samorski, or symerski (I am having a problem spelling his surname). we went through boot together, and the NAM. I need to make contact. I have been searching for the last 20 years and no f..... luck.
From: Hawai'i
Email: sharp_curt@yahoo.co.uk
unit & year 3/3 1965-67
richard samolinski Tuesday, 6/16/09, 4:02 PM
From: fl
Email: samsammy46@hotmail.com
unit & year 1965/66
Doc Hoppy Monday, 6/15/09, 10:54 AM
Post no links to commercial sites. They will be deleted
Lee Veteto Monday, 5/11/09, 11:34 PM
Semper Fi All. Lee
From: Paragould, Arkansas
Email: M3/3, 67-68
Tex Robert Dorman Wednesday, 4/8/09, 9:26 PM
Just a note to see if I can make contact w Walter Clark M CO 33 67-68. wally, you still out there and still kicking? Understand you made it to the last reunion in Orlando. Sorry I didnt make it but I had a really important reunion too in PA. I heard you were helping in organizing it. Hurray for you. Really glad to hear you are staying busy and at a really good cause too. Don't know if you will read this but if not, perhaps someone who knows you will forward the msgp to ya. May the Good Lord bless and keep ya. Hope to meet w you again some day. Your friend and comrade. Tex.
From: Fritch Tx
Email: bobnesther@amaonline.com
unit & year m 33 67-68
John Mick Monday, 3/30/09, 11:21 AM
Tiny, You made mine and Odee"s day also. It was great to hear from you after 41 years. I am glad you found me ..... now let's stay in touch! Semper Fi Mick
From: Sebastian, FL
Email: mickja@sprynet.com
unit & year Mike Co. 3/3 1967-68
Rudy (Tiny) Weeks Saturday, 3/28/09, 8:53 PM
Yesterday seemed like a new day in my life when I made contact with John Mick. All of this comes from still trying to cope with making it back from Nam a little briused and banged up like the rest of you guys. For those that rember and where woundering what became of me? I medically discharged in May of 69. Went back in (Navy as a Gunnersmate) with a medical waiver in 1975 thought we would be going back in. Got out of the Navy in 1979. Same year 1979 joined the Army (can you beleive that I've always hated squids and doggies). I served with 1st Ranger Bn. after Airborne school from 1979-1981 and then join Special Forces 1st and 3rd Bn's of 7 Group (A) RETIREING in Dec of 1992. The times with Mike 3/3 are always and will always remain with me. Miss the good times. So for all those that did not know what happened to me there it is in breif. Semepe Fi TO ALL OUR BROTHERS PAST AND PRESENT. "Guns Up" Tiny
From: Yuma, Arizona
Email: rwusmcsf45@yahoo.com
unit & year Alfa 1/9 65-66, Mike 3/3 67-68 (0331)
Paige Pigg Thursday, 3/19/09, 4:52 PM
I am the granddaughter of James Robert "Bobby" Pigg. He served in Vietnam years '67-'68. He was in Mike Co. 3rd Battalion 3rd Marine. He was was at DMZ and Ca Lu Vietnam. Does anyone have any pictures of him or any stories? If so, please email me at mjp3pigs@hotmail.com. Thanks for your time.
From: Tennessee
Email: mjp3pigs@hotmail.com
Lee Veteto Saturday, 3/14/09, 4:24 PM
Would like to hear from the relatives of SSgt. Guy Curtis. Please contact me at the posted E-mail address. Hello, and Godspeed to all past...and.. present 3/3 Marines. Lee
From: I'm an Arkie
Email: VetetoLee@aol.com
Lee Veteto Saturday, 3/14/09, 3:58 PM
If anyone has heard from Lt Eugene Miller...please give me his address, email, etc. You're looking good Mike Company. Lee
From: Paragould, Arkansas
Email: VetetoLee@aol.com
unit & year MCo, 3/3,1968 (1st, 2nd, & 3rdPlt)
John Mick Friday, 3/6/09, 4:32 AM
Thinking of all of you on this special day 41 years ago that Mike Co. walked into a bad ambush. We had a lot of bad days but this one took a lot of real close friends on that one day. Semper Fi and always thinking about our lost Marines.
From: Florida
Email: mickja@sprynet.com
unit & year Mike Co. 3/3 1967-68
doc bill mckenna Sunday, 3/1/09, 9:15 AM
From: idaho
Web Site: big shots of idaho
Email: subgunstoo@icehouse.net
unit & year mike 65
john sears Saturday, 2/28/09, 7:42 AM
From: california
Email: bonway50@aol.com
unit & year H&S lima 3/3/3 1966
john sears Saturday, 2/28/09, 7:42 AM
From: california
Email: bonway50@aol.com
unit & year H&S lima 3/3/3
Doug Braley Monday, 2/23/09, 3:28 PM
Interested in your site as my brother Richard R. Braley served from 67 - 72. I have been researching his time in Vietnam
From: Big Island, VA.
Email: sweetkfva@peoplepc.com
John Elliott Monday, 2/16/09, 12:09 PM
From: Antioch Ca
Email: jlellio@comcast.net
unit & year mike 3/3 67-68
Mike O'Connor Sunday, 11/23/08, 2:05 PM
Hey Doc, It's Mike O'Connor. Sorry I couldn't meet up with you guys to honor the Captain. I spoke to Rich today and he gave me an update. We really appreciate your helping him get there. Take care and keep in touch! O'Connor
From: Waynesville, NC 28785
Email: oconnorocabin@bellsouth.net
unit & year LIMA 33
Robert Dorman Monday, 7/21/08, 12:21 AM
Mike company marines, I went to Phil, PA. My wife had a medical seminar in Philly, so I went along and looked around. I was really impressed with the history of the town. I rented a vehicle and drove down to Lancaster, PA and visited with Mike Co's weapons plt. NCO Norman Buck. I thanked him for coming up and getting me out of a really tight spot under the NVA"s guns on March 6, 1968. I told his daughter Abby that to me she had about the bravest guy for a dad any one could ever have. Thanks to Buck, I was medivaced out on a gunship that day and taken to Japan and finally Navel Hosp. in SD Ca. 3 wks later I got to hold my little girl who was born 6 days after we got ambushed. So to Buck and the other marines who got me on that lone gunship that frighful day - Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I try not to take any day lightly and I try to find someone to help. Though not too many marines here, I try to help all those I can. It blesses me more than them and I get a waarm feeling. So guys, though your not here in body, your here with me in spirit. May be mike company will be alive as long as one of us is. Thks. TEX M. Co. 33 67-68
From: Fritch, TX
Email: bobnesther@amaonline.com
unit & year mike company 33 67-68
Daryl Blakely Sunday, 6/1/08, 6:20 PM
Son of "doc" Paul Blakely wounded dec 10 1966. Read a little bit about the bombs but would like to know a little more. If anyone has any stories i would like to here. Dad mentioned only a little toward the later part of his life. Thank you all
From: tennessee
Email: daryl.blakely@gmail.com
unit & year USMC 82-88/NG 90-present
Alan Mosconi Sunday, 5/11/08, 3:48 AM
From: Chicago, IL
unit & year Mike Co. 3/3 1966-67
TJ Kelly Saturday, 3/8/08, 11:02 AM
Hey Sam. Hope you're doing well. I remember how badly I felt when I loaded your mangled body on that 46. I never though you'd make it. And I remember how happy I was to see you alive and kicking at the Melbourne reunion John Mick put on. We shared a lot of tough experiences in 68, all of us. We'll be brothers till we assume post on Heaven's scene. I have to correct you on March 6th, however, a day that will live in infamy in M 3/3 history. I wasn't there. I was at Gio Linh standing light radio watch duty because of a FUO. Mike's 1-4 radio operator that day was Bob Garrett, I believe. I've heard about that day many times. It was the worst of the worst. I'm glad I wasn't there and I feel guilty because I feel that way. God bless all of you that went through it, especially those that made the ultimate sacrifice for their fellow Marines. Semper fi, TJ.
From: Florida Keys
Email: thomasjeffkelly@comcast.net
unit & year M 3/3 68
Sam Rubino Thursday, 3/6/08, 5:32 PM
Hello to my "MAD MIKE" Marines! As many of you know, it was 40 years ago today that Mike Company walked into that Bloody Ambush outside of Alpha 3, that killed and wounded so many of our Brothers. 40 years is a lifetime, but I can still see it in my mind like it happened yesterday! LT Miller propped up against a tree wounded, John Mick firing a captured NVA Machinegun back at the Gooks, T.J.Kelly calling in Med-o-vacs, Col. Marsh carrying KIA's and WIA's in strechers to the landing zone, myself crawling down the hill to the point of first contact and getting out dead and wounded. May you "REST IN PEACE" my brothers, you will never be forgotten!
From: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Email: srubino@sc.rr.com
unit & year "MAD MIKE" 3-3-3 1967-68
John Mick Friday, 2/29/08, 6:25 AM
Dale, Thanks for signing the Guest Book. Hope we can get you back to one of our reunions in the near future. My spelling in the last report above ..... I must of been on a night patrol with no moon light. Mick
From: Florida
Email: mickja@sprynet.com
unit & year Mike Co. 3/3 1967-68
Harry Dale Raduege, Jr. Tuesday, 2/5/08, 4:04 PM
I'm the proud cousin of John Mick and an honorary Marine. Semper Fi. Harry Raduege, Lt Gen, USAF (Ret)
From: USAF (Ret)
Web Site: Harry or Dale
Email: hraduege@deloitte.com
unit & year USAF (1970-2005)
John Mick Thursday, 1/31/08, 3:20 PM
The reunion plans are going well and I hope to see all of you soon down here in soon the Sunshine State.I meet with the hotel staff,Custom Design (name tags) and the Marines at the Recuit Depot for the Honor Guard. It looks like everything is going to schedule. See you soon! John Mick Reunion Committee
From: Florida
Email: mickja@sprynet.com
unit & year Mike Co. Nov 67 - Dec 68
Don Warcup Monday, 12/24/07, 10:02 AM
Does anyone remember me? I was at Alpha3, I am having a hard time remembering who was over there with me. I did find Tex, but just can't remember other's names.
From: North Carolina
Email: pucraw@alltel.net
unit & year Mike 3/3 1967/68
robert l. dorman Monday, 12/17/07, 11:58 PM
I was medivaced out by myself in gunship 3/6/68 when mike co. was ambushed on west side of dmz. I thought all the unit pershied but doc brought me up to date on all. My platoon (2nd) seems was hit the hardest even though we were last out of a-3 that morng. Found one picture of me with squad on Lich. site. I didn't know there were any of me anywhere. All my personals got lost so I don't have any pictures or soveniers. Thks guys for great job. Signed Tex.
From: Tex panhandle
Email: bobnesther@amaonline.com
unit & year mike co. 3/3 1967/68
Brian Davis Monday, 12/10/07, 7:19 PM
From: Lexington, KY
Email: Brianprinter@aol.com
unit & year H&S 3/3 1966 Mike Co 12/10/66
Brian Davis Monday, 12/10/07, 7:17 PM
My name is Brian Davis I was a member of H&S Co. Comm 3/3 July 66 - Dec. 10th 1966. I was assigned to Mike Company Dec.9th and was one of the 3 guys holding the rope on the north side of the river on the 10th. I have read several of the accounts of that day, and talked to Doc Hoppy about what he remembers. I have written my recollections of that day and would like to hear from anyone who has done the same. For anyone who was at the river on that day especially the 12 WIA's I'd like to hear from you. To the families of the 17 KIA's if I can help you I will try. For me and I'm sure many others December 10th 1966 is a day I can never forget. I have not heard from anyone in 3/3 since "Moxy" got my cripto sheets at the Dong Ha med-i-vac stop on the way to Da Nang, until Doc Hoppy called me.
From: Lexington, KY
Brian Davis Monday, 12/10/07, 7:17 PM
My name is Brian Davis I was a member of H&S Co. Comm 3/3 July 66 - Dec. 10th 1966. I was assigned to Mike Company Dec.9th and was one of the 3 guys holding the rope on the north side of the river on the 10th. I have read several of the accounts of that day, and talked to Doc Hoppy about what he remembers. I have written my recollections of that day and would like to hear from anyone who has done the same. For anyone who was at the river on that day especially the 12 WIA's I'd like to hear from you. To the families of the 17 KIA's if I can help you I will try. For me and I'm sure many others December 10th 1966 is a day I can never forget. I have not heard from anyone in 3/3 since "Moxy" got my cripto sheets at the Dong Ha med-i-vac stop on the way to Da Nang, until Doc Hoppy called me.
From: Lexington, KY
ANDREW F DI NETTA Monday, 10/22/07, 4:28 PM
I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THE CORRECT MEDALS TO HAVE FROM 1965 TO 1966 FROM VIETNAM.
From: NEW JERSEY
Email: SGTDINETTA@COMCAST.NET
unit & year MIKE COMP.1965/1966
Jason Thompson Saturday, 10/20/07, 6:50 PM
Would like to speak with anyone who personally knew my father, Russell Lee Thompson of Honeybrook, Chester County, Pennsylvania, Graduated from Parris Island MCRD mid-August 1964 and served in Vietnam with Mike Company (Platoon??), 3rd Batallion, 3rd Marines from May 1965 to spring 1966 as an infantry rifeman and later M60 machine gunner. Thanks very much. Jason, jason.allen.thompson@us.army.mil
From: Ephrata, Pennsylvania
Email: jason.allen.thompson@us.army.mil
unit & year Mike Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, '65-'66
Lester Modelowitz Saturday, 10/20/07, 3:09 PM
Looking for anyone that might have known PFC Thomas Murrin, Jr. KIA May 26, 1968
From: Staten Island, NY
Web Site: Thomas J. Tori VVA Chapter 421
Email: lmodelowitz@si.rr.com
unit & year 2nd Bn 94th Arty
Cindy Whetstone Monday, 10/15/07, 5:01 AM
I am looking for anyone that might have known or may have pictures of PFC Fred McHugh Jr. was in Vietnam during Jan.- Mar. 68'. He is my mom's first husband and she would be so greatful if you did! Also anyone that was related to any of our fallen soliders either KIA or MIA and they lived in michigan my mom would like to collect pics for a personal project she has going that she is trying to do and it would be appreiciated. I also wanted to say Thanks to Doc Hoppy for being so considerate in also trying to help me with my search..thanks!
From: Walled Lake, Michigan
Email: heaven3265@yahoo.com
Grace L. Keefer Thursday, 10/4/07, 6:34 AM
My one and only brother was killed in Vietnam on our father's birthday which was April 30,1967.Now I am the only child and both my parents are deceased. My brother Cpl. William D. Early,2154709,U.S. Marine Corps., died 30 April 1967 in the vicinity of Khe Sanh,Republic of Vietnam as the results of fragmentation wound sustained from a hostile explosive device while engaged in action against hostile forces....I am trying again to find someone that might have been with him and I also have a few picutres of him and a few of the platoon to post on here if I can.If able to post pictures am new to this and not sure where to go or how to post a picture. Yours Truly , Grace L. Keefer ( Early)
From: Magnolia, Ohio
Email: grace44643@yahoo.com
unit & year My brother-April 30,1967
dennis e caudill Sunday, 9/9/07, 5:53 AM
looking for anyone who was with lima 3/9 from sept thru dec 65 please give me a call need to talk,410 963 2201. if no answer leave message and i will get back asap thanks and semper fi.
From: baltimore, md
unit & year kilo 3/3 65 and lima 3/9 65
Lori Strasser Saturday, 8/25/07, 6:50 PM
my dad is Brian "snooks" Strasser
From: Cincinnati Ohio
Email: loriannmarie1971@aol.com
James A [Jim] Stone Friday, 8/17/07, 6:42 PM
May 27,68 D-6 met with M-6 for our opcon assignment to 3/3. We hooked up to the West of Mike Co to form a cordon at Ky Truc. When the Captains were done talking I asked Mike 6 if Alan Winter was still with Mike. M6 op let me say hi to Cpl Winter. We both arrived in country together..were together from plt 383 at San Diego all the way to Nam. Seperated at receiving. Later in the day Delta hit the crap heavy with the NVA. We walked right into them. If you have Al's e-mail send it to me or let him know "Stone says Hi." 3/3 Mike is a good outfit. Semper Fi
From: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Email: jim_stone@verizon.net
unit & year D 1/9 67-68 Captain Cargile's RO
Thomas A Meachum Monday, 8/6/07, 12:43 PM
From: Littlestown, PA.
Email: tmeachum@earthlink.net
unit & year K company3/3 -1967-1970
Lee Veteto Friday, 5/11/07, 8:38 PM
Was just reading John Mick's entry re: March 6, 1968. You're correct, my friend....that was a day! I don't envy the current Marines of 3/3. But, I can love them, pray for them and keep them in my mind. And for all those we left behind...Sentry duty on Heaven's scenes for all is.... Peace and quiet, because some great Marines are standing guard tonight! Semper Fi, Lee
From: Ar/Ga
Email: VetetoLee38@wmconnect.com
unit & year M Co/ All 3 Platoons 1968
TINA WINTERS Friday, 5/4/07, 10:37 PM
Virgil Laizure is my father. I am so proud that I am his daughter. I will miss him so much. I love you dad.
From: CLARKSVILLE
Email: WINTERSFAM2@AOL.COM
John W.Anderson Sunday, 4/29/07, 8:29 AM
From: Silverton,Oregon
Email: johnw.2@netzero.com
unit & year Mike 3/3,1967/68
Santiago jimmy lopez Saturday, 4/28/07, 10:58 PM
I really don't remember to very much about vietnam only a hand full of follow marines I was with.I would like to here from any one who remembers me.Also i would like to know if any one remembers PFC RICKY GENE SMITH or has a picture of him.
From: Glendale arizona
Email: jimstreetsweeper@aol.com
unit & year 66-67mike co. 3/3
Jimmy D Murphy(Murph) Wednesday, 4/25/07, 4:16 AM
Just checking in and put up my new email Address... Semper Fi. J.D.Murphy, Mike Co. 3/3 "0331"GUNS 1968-1969
From: Texas
Email: JDM233@windstream.net
unit & year Mike Co. 1968-69
Saturday, 3/31/07, 11:37 AM
Dan and Jerry. That's my thank you for your work so many years ago that I neglected to express my utmost appreciation for. It's a rather belated gift to you, my "Doc's". I've sent out, or delivered one to 11 of you so far. One to go (Doc Rodney D. MacMillan ... can't pin him down, although I do know he's in the San Fran area). Thank YOU, gentlemen, for a job well done! DocHoppy33@aol.com
Dan Doc kelly Monday, 3/26/07, 10:21 AM
Doc Hoppy - please send me ur email address
From: Brooklyn ny
Email: Kel6817@aol.com
unit & year Mike 1968-69
Jerry Eby Saturday, 3/24/07, 6:54 AM
Thanks Doc Hoppy for the package I received this week. Doc it brought tears to my eyes and I didn't think it would, back to therapy I guess. If their is a cost to the package let me know.
From: Elkton, MI
Email: jweby@avci.net
unit & year Mike 3/3 1969
Larry McKenzie Saturday, 3/24/07, 3:08 AM
I'm Looking for Dr Hoppy. I lost your phone number, could you send it to me or call me, my number is still the same from the last time we talked. Thanks
From: Washington State
Email: MIDMAC81@charter.net
Cpl. Mike McCarn Wednesday, 3/7/07, 7:14 PM
Ed (Animal) told me I should log in. But I'm Semper- Fi for life guys
From: West End NC
Email: jmmccarn13@yahoo.com
unit & year 3rd MP Battallion
donald moses stone Tuesday, 3/6/07, 4:37 AM
checked out some of the names on the 3/3 site and found a few that I knew, how would I go about getting contact info? thanks for a great site and looking forward to hearing from you.
From: michigan
Web Site: donald moses stone
Email: goodthundr.com
unit & year mike 3/3 67-68
Steve Heckber Monday, 3/5/07, 12:07 AM
From: Ossian, Indiana
Web Site: MSN
Email: sdheckber@msn.com
unit & year Mike 3/3 1969/1970
Doc Tim Roth Friday, 2/2/07, 9:03 AM
Yo Hoppy, and the rest of the team....great site. Well ol Doc is finally going to file for a little compensation...and Hoppy has helped alot....now I just need help with a PTSD claim...any hints for ol Doc ? let me know. Thanks guys Hope all are well and happy. Doc Tim Roth
From: California
Email: farful9077@sbcglobal.net
unit & year 68-69 Mike Co 3/3
Mike Cortez Sunday, 1/28/07, 5:23 AM
Hello all, I found this item on The Wall web site and maybe it will mean something to men here. It appears to be Marine company information. If not, mods please delete this. Thanks for the space. lighter found . . Contributed By Kevin On August 15, 2006 Many years ago with only the following information, I would like to return it to owner/family member. It is a Zippo VIETNAM 1970 D 1/5 WPNS. PLT TO THOSE WHO FIGHT FOR IT FREEDOM HAS A TASTE THE PROTECTED WILL NEVER KNOW (The initials R. P. H. are engraved on it) ~~~~ Who knows. Maybe it means something to someone here. Bless
From: Texas
Email: tejas96@txun.net
Doc Hoppy Sunday, 1/21/07, 12:09 AM
InRef: The entry by a SSgt James E Henry as being with 3/3. He would have been a 20yo SSgt in 1965. He stated he was from Harlem NY, but the phone number was from Thomasville NC. We have nothing in our archives on this individual being with 3/3. The entry has been deleted as unsubstantiated. Doc
From: ThirdMarines.net
mel perez Friday, 1/5/07, 5:35 PM
nlck name renegade
From: castro valley cal.
Email: melvin. perez@sbc global.net
unit & year 68/69 m3/3 L3/3 F/O c1/12
Rupert F. Osegueda Sunday, 12/17/06, 6:01 PM
What a great way to meet up with the guys after 37 yrs.Had a great time in Colo. and hope to attend all of the up and coming reunions. SEMPER FI to all you Marines out there.
From: Flagstaff.AZ
Email: ruphunter@cox.net
unit & year 2nd Plt.M3/3 68-69 SNIPER
Richard(Rick) Young Wednesday, 12/13/06, 8:43 PM
I'm trying to find out who my squad leader was while I was with Mike Company.He was K.I.A on April 30,the same day I was wounded. The same mortar round that killed him I received shrapnel.
From: Cincinnati,Ohio
Email: rytall45@juno.com
unit & year Mike Company 3/3/3;1966-67
Scott Traina Wednesday, 12/13/06, 1:56 PM
Every once in a while I check in. But my heart goes out to the troops in Iraq - I will always remember Mar 6 - 68. A day from Hell - I think of what these young kids are going through and as young kids what we went through and the years of suffering still ahead. Scott Traina
From: Jacksonville, OR
Email: s.traina@charter.net
unit & year Mike 3/3 all of 68
Gary Leming Tuesday, 11/28/06, 6:12 PM
Old Marines never retire they just make the work look easier
From: Idaho Falls
Web Site: BIDCP
Email: garyl@spotdogspeople.com
unit & year Mike Company 3/3 1969
Rex McBee Sgt Saturday, 11/25/06, 1:58 AM
Enjoyed all of the reunions, yes even been to a Mike company reunion in IL. I appreciate all of our DOC's and salute the many I have known in three tours from 68 to 71. Semper Fi to all Marines and Doc's who served and came back to honor those who didn't. Oora, and Semper Fi. Rex
From: Lexington Tennessee
Email: rexmcbee@hotmail.com
unit & year 68-69-70-71
Paul B. Beausoleil Friday, 11/24/06, 9:33 AM
Son of Paul J. Beausoleil, Vietnam Veteran, Mike 3/3 and H/S from June 1966 through July 1967. I first entered the military with the Army Reserve, 159th Corps Support Group and have been with the 747th AG Company, 823rd Trans, and now the 379th Eng Bn in Missoula, MT. I was mobilized to Iraq from Feb. 2003 through Mar. 2004 and worked with Route Recon and Movement Control and at times worked with the 1st MEF. I'm also the Commander of VFW Post 209 in Missoula, MT. I wanted to send a shout out to all Marines and say thanks to all who have served.
From: Missoula, Montana
Email: paul.beausoleil@us.army.mil
unit & year 379th Engineer Battalion
Scott Walgren Tuesday, 11/7/06, 5:18 PM
From: Seattle Wa
Email: wblueangel69@netzero.net
unit & year kilo 3/3 60 mortars 68-69
Nelson R. Irwin Thursday, 10/26/06, 2:43 PM
Email: nirwin@rochester.rr.com
unit & year Mike 3/3 1967
Monday, 10/23/06, 2:59 PM
Gary N. Hammett Monday, 10/23/06, 2:59 PM
Just want to keep in contact with the guys that we fought with. Hope this will do the trick.
From: Manchster.Md.21102
Email: gnhico3365@msn.com
unit & year I.Co. 3/3 1965
Joe Di Lacqua Tuesday, 10/3/06, 3:09 AM
Great site, you guys really did a great job with this. Makes me proud to have served
From: Philadelphia Pa.
Email: JoeRoseSM@Aol.Com
unit & year Mike 3/3 68-69
Ruben Caddell Tuesday, 8/29/06, 4:34 PM
From: Los Angeles, CA
Email: rjcadd@sbcglobal.net
unit & year M 3/3, 1965-66
Ken Robinson Tuesday, 8/29/06, 10:59 AM
From: Mobile, AL
Email: KRobin10@bellsouth.net
unit & year L 3/3 1966/67
james B wells Monday, 8/28/06, 6:31 PM
Hows every one doing? Good my dad wasi with Mike 3/3 in Nov 67 to Mar 68. he was shot around Mar 16th i think he said .. just wondering if anyone knew him... he doesnt use the comp or email he should... alot easier to keep in touch. Lcpl James B Wells Bravo 1/10
From: Nashville, TN
Email: jshizzle917@netscpae.net
unit & year James W Wells( Father) Mike 3/3 Nov 67-Mar 68
Scott Walgren Friday, 8/18/06, 8:11 AM
Kilo was at c2 when you guys were up at Con Thien we alot of op's together Anyone remember Lt. Bruce Kolter he started kilo Real good guy and think he got in June of 69 south of Con Thien It was quite the area of op in those days always something going on. Semper Fi from Cpl Scott Walgren One tired marine who like to retire.
From: Seattle Wa
Email: wblueangel69@zeronet.net
unit & year kilo 3/3 68-69
Art Varnau Wednesday, 8/2/06, 5:21 PM
Justen Townsend Friday, 7/7/06, 6:59 AM
My mom emailed me today about this site after she told me that a Doc was trying to get in touch with my father Chuck Townsend. I look foward to seeing him meet up with some of the men he served with. God bless you all, know that our Corps is in good hands! Semper Fi and OOHRAH!
From: Lebanon Township New Jersey
Email: o1dsa1ty@hotmail.com
unit & year 3MLG MRB MRC / Currenlty serving in Okinawa Japan
John Mick Wednesday, 5/31/06, 11:43 AM
Less than two month's until we are together again. Looking forward to seeing everyone more then ever. Semper Fi Mick PS: Should be there in 44 days from now to recon area.
From: Florida
Email: mickja@sprynet.com
unit & year Mike Co. 3/3 1967-68
Joe P. Sedillo Tuesday, 5/9/06, 2:31 PM
Outstanding Web site. Keep up the good work. Would like to make the reunion but can't at this time. If anyone from my unit is out there, please e-mail me.
From: Arizona
Email: jpsips@msn.com
unit & year 81's 3-3-3 65-66
Doc Rob Booth Sunday, 5/7/06, 5:18 AM
From: Cortland Ohio
Email: Booth0301@aol.com
unit & year India Co. 3/3 67'-68'
marvin michael maddox Sunday, 4/30/06, 8:23 PM
I would like to hear from anyone that served in 1/8 Camp Lejeune,Montford Point and 3/3 LT. Lenny Chapman" Platoon. I visited CampLejeune last year and was very sad to see a very BADLY KEPT BASE!! I suppose that Marines still do most of the dying and get the least money to prepare. I served in other Military Branches but remain loyal to my Marine Corps. Semper Fi
From: Houston,Texas
Email: maddox45@gmail.com
unit & year 1963-1967 3/3/m com.
Doc Hathaway Thursday, 4/27/06, 9:24 PM
I am finally leaving for the Naval War College in Rhode Island next week to receive the Medals and Ribbons I had never been awarded thirty eight years ago. It's all do to you and how I feel about everyone during that time. It along with my memories is all I have left of that era. Lanny (Doc) Hathaway
From: Dallas, Texas
Email: hathawayl@sbcglobal.net
unit & year India Co/ July /Sept 10 '68'
Denny C. McDonald Saturday, 4/22/06, 6:45 PM
From: Willard,Oh
Email: AmandaM98@msn.com
unit & year 3/3, 1966-1969(vietnam'67-'69)
michelle dennis Thursday, 4/6/06, 8:19 PM
My uncle was in 3/3 killed in action 3/6/68 Billy Hugh Henderson Loved your site and the memorial pictures good job really
From: lakeland florida
Email: tdennis0229@msn.com
Les Holzmann Tuesday, 3/21/06, 11:48 PM
Great website and terrific job finding former Marines. We're trying to find Charles A S Hatfield III. He served with Mike Co 3/3 in Vietnam after he left the ship. We have a Marine Detachment reunion scheduled for August, 2006, and any contact info would be greatly appreciated. Semper Fi!
From: New Jersey
Email: yoboz.jr@att.net
unit & year MarDet USS America CVA66 '65-'68
browndog Friday, 3/17/06, 6:39 PM
From: pa
unit & year 3rd tanks 67-68
John Mick Monday, 3/6/06, 3:10 AM
Today is March 6th, for those who were there in 1968 and those that did not make it back.......I'll be thinking of all of you! This is a Bad Day in History for Mike Co. 3/3.
From: Florida
Email: mickja@sprynet.com
unit & year 67/68
Robert G. Falcone Sunday, 2/26/06, 9:45 AM
From: Milford CT
Email: Rgfalcon@optonline.net
unit & year H &S Radio operator 1969
Catherine (Fladd) Keil Saturday, 2/4/06, 8:25 AM
My Dad Robert(Jim) Fladd was assigned to this Unit I do beleave in 69. I would like to here from anyone that served with my late father.
From: Ft Smith AR
Email: gcmrk@comcast.net
Thomas A. Harasin Wednesday, 2/1/06, 1:18 PM
From: Pittsburgh, Pa.
Email: tharasin@mind.net
unit & year 3-3-3 H&S Co. 106 gunner
Doc Hoppy Sunday, 1/29/06, 10:07 PM
Welcome Home and Welcome aboard guys! See ya in July!
From: Da Bunker
unit & year M/3/3 1969
Lee V. Henderson Saturday, 1/28/06, 7:26 PM
I AM LOOKING TO MEET SOME OF THE GREAT MARINES AND CORPSMEN I SERVED WITH, BUT NEVER GOT A CHANCE TO KNOW!
From: ERIE ,PENNSYLVANIA
Email: LEVETT1949@AOL.COM
unit & year 3RD MARINE 3RD MARINE DIV. 1968-1969
Clyde A. Harbin Wednesday, 1/25/06, 8:38 AM
Correction on the below entry ( THe Bassman ) Clyde......
From: Memphis Elvis Tenn
Web Site: Eastlakebassman.com
Email: eastlakebassman@aol.com
unit & year m 3/3 65-66
Clyde A. Harbin Wednesday, 1/25/06, 8:33 AM
Thanks Doc Hoppy for finding me here still KICKIN!!!!!!!!!. I'll try & Make it to Colorado However health wise I'm not well. I guess too much Tiger Beer 40 years ago along with sharpell. Semper Fi clyde..........
From: Memphis Tn.
Web Site: The Bassman
Email: eastlakebassman@aol.com
unit & year M 3/3 10 Dec. 65 03 Aug.66
Kevin Sweeney Tuesday, 1/10/06, 10:23 AM
New e-mail address. Back on line after over a year
From: FLA
Email: kevin333@netzero.com
unit & year Mike 67-68
Virgil Stone Friday, 12/23/05, 5:33 PM
From: Arkansas
Web Site: Comcast.net
Email: vistone@comcast.net
unit & year Mike 3/3 1968
Jim Garrett Sunday, 12/18/05, 5:09 PM
Checking in.
From: Grand Junction CO
Email: oldkenbro@msn.com
unit & year Kilo '66-'67
Rex C McBee Friday, 12/9/05, 4:03 PM
Doc: Good site and informative, always good to know we have medics to serve with the Corps. Thanks for all your hard work. I need India's home site address when you get a chance. Semper Fi - Rex
From: Lexington TN
Email: rexmcbee@hotmail.com
unit & year India 3/3/3 68-69
Phillip Leslie Monday, 12/5/05, 8:58 AM
I'm looking for any info on LNCPL Phillip Leslie KIA RVN 6-67 Thanks, Bill Schultz
From: Oneida, NY
Email: bill@fiainspectors.com
unit & year M CO, 3rd Batt, 9th Reg, 3rd mar div
Lee Veteto Thursday, 11/10/05, 5:06 PM
As those of us who have served in harm's way continue to celebrate November 10th as our official Birthday, let us take just a few minutes to be thankful to members of the current 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, as well as all Marines and Corpsmen in Iraq & Afganistan for their steadfastness and devotion to duty...for the benefit of all Americans. To all Marines and Corpsmen, past and present, May God Bless you, Happy Birthday, and Semper Fi. Lee Veteto USMC (Ret)
From: Georgia via Arkansas
Email: LeeVeteto38@wmconnect.com
unit & year "M" Co
Lee Veteto Friday, 10/28/05, 7:25 PM
Still would like to hear from Lt. Eugene MILLER. Semper Fi, everyone.
From: Arkansas and Georgia
Email: VetetoLee38@wmconnect.com
unit & year M Co. 1968
DALTON JONES Saturday, 10/8/05, 5:41 PM
WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM BUDDIES THAT I SERVED WITH OVER IN NAM. IT'S BEEN A LONG TIME GUYS. I HEARD FROM CHIP BAUCHE TODAY, AND IT WAS REALLY NICE. HAVE NOT BEEN TO ANY OF THE REUNIONS YET, BUT PLAN ON GETTING TO THE NEXT ONE HOPEFULLY. I'M NOT ON THE COMPUTER ALL THE TIME, SO IF ANY OF YOU WRITE GIVE ME A BIT TO GET BACK WITH YOU. HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU GUYS. DALTON
From: SPAVINAW, OKLAHOMA
Web Site: CATFISH JONES
Email: djjones@sstelco.com
unit & year MIKE CO. 1967----1968
Doc Hoppy Sunday, 9/18/05, 9:17 PM
Jerry, Great to hear from you. We've been busy since we found you. Nearly 4,300 of us in contact now. Hope to see ya in Colorado Springs next summer. Holler any time! Hoppy
Web Site: TM.net
unit & year M/3/3 1969
art velasquez Saturday, 9/17/05, 7:39 AM
good to see another site for the brotherhood!
From: riverside california
Web Site: 1/4 marines
Email: artmarinegrunt@sbcglobal,net
unit & year 1/4 66-67 2/27 68
Edwina Steele (Winnie) Monday, 9/12/05, 9:37 AM
Thank you for all the information on this site and the others. Not many are willing to talk about this war. My uncle served from 3/17/69-6/17/69 KIA. Was wonder if anyone know him? Pfc David M. Steele...If anyone knew him, please contact me. I was 2 months old when he left and don't remember him but was told he was a great person. You all did a great job, the thanks are a long time in coming but I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart. Bless everyone who fought then and all who fight now. Winnie
From: So. Dakota
Email: pigeepooh@yahoo.com
unit & year Niece from a Mike 3/3/3 member
Doc jerry Eby Monday, 9/5/05, 7:29 AM
Just checking so evryone knows Iam still alive.
From: Michigan
Email: jweby@avci.net
unit & year mike 3/3 -1969
Andy Wyczlinski Sunday, 9/4/05, 9:44 PM
I was a radio operator with the 11th Engr's and was assigned to Ca Lu during the time the company was there and at the Rockpile. Also was at Con Thien on May 8th when we lost 44 and had about 150 wounded. Transfered to 3rd Motor T sometime in late 67, don't remember exactly when. Just now starting to get involved in contacting anyone that was in the same area and operations during 66/67. Landed by ship in Nov 66 at Dong Ha (LCU up the Cua Viet) Even though I was not assigned to 3/3 or the other units (1/4, 2/9, 3/26 etc.) that I met up with I think we still share a lot in common. Semper Fi!
From: NY,NY now Ohio
Email: agwxny@hotmail.com
unit & year 11th Eng Bn - RVN -66-67
Philip "NAAP" DeNapoli Saturday, 8/27/05, 1:58 PM
God Bless all of you!
From: Chicago, Ill.
Email: pdenapoli@sbcglobal.net
unit & year Mike Co/2nd Platoon Guns/67-68
Sam Leathes Saturday, 8/13/05, 1:52 PM
From: Minnesota
Email: Leathes@worldNet.Att.Net
unit & year M3-3-3 1966-1967
Rick Johnson Wednesday, 8/10/05, 5:59 AM
Been in comm with Doc Hardin, came in the wire to see if I recognized anyone...seen my Brother RedDog snoopin' n poopin...Semper Fi Bro! Facing an intelligence delimma, since I was AmTracs and attached to many different Grunt units(seldom knowing who I was with), I'm hoping someone here can fill in sum blanks. Did time at Namo Bridge in '66...May I believe, or late April...then down towards DaNang off a road headed west from hiway one. I remember Grunts being mounted out on Chinooks around June/July...a shitload of them. Had two clubs in Bn Area...one was more of a tent(all Hamms beer!) and close by sickbay and the road. Moved south to HoiAn in August I believe, joined up with 1/1...did a float to Oki November till end of Dec., then back to 1/1.... YAT-YAS
From: Florida now, originally from Ohio
Web Site: Tractor Rat's Ramp
Email: Arzach@cfl.rr.com
unit & year 1st AmTracs...'66-'67
Michael R. Cloud Thursday, 8/4/05, 6:41 AM
From: California
Email: cloud82948@hotmail.com
unit & year Mike 3/3 1969
Doc Friday, 7/29/05, 7:58 PM
Guys (3/3 Nam 65-69), use the database (secured) to get in touch with old buddies... that's what it's there for! Need assistance locating someone 3/3 Nam... just holler. Doc Hoppy (email on main page of site)
Web Site: 3/3 Nam
unit & year M/3/3 1969
Richard(Rick) Young Sunday, 7/24/05, 6:59 PM
From: Cincinnati,Ohio
Email: rytall45@juno.com
unit & year 3/3/3"M"12/10/66-12/20/67
jarvis a jackson Tuesday, 7/19/05, 9:29 AM
to hear from anyone from mike3/3 67/68
From: pensacole fl
Email: buck333@hotmail.com
unit & year mike3/3 67/68
William T. Henry Jr. Sunday, 7/17/05, 10:37 AM
I'm so greatful to all who put this all together so after 37 years I'm able to find the men I fought with and also able to talk to it was great after all the years again THANKS TO ALL OF YOU . Bill Henry
From: California
Email: 2ndplthenry@sbcglobal.net
unit & year Mike 3/3 1968-69
Doc Hoppy Thursday, 7/7/05, 8:50 AM
Red Dog: What I actually said was that a 1/4 Doc would update your shotcard...LOL Thanks for cruisin' by.
unit & year M/3/3 1969
David T. RED DOG Roberts Thursday, 7/7/05, 8:15 AM
I swear, Doc Hoppy made me come over and take a look around. He said if I didn't he would talk to the Corpsmen of Delta 1/4 and my shot card would be lost. We Gunfighters do love our Corpsmen and believe what they tell us, don't we! I will stroll through your AO, with your permission of course, and I know I will enjoy myself. Semper Fi M 3/3 and a Sharp Hand Salute from Delta 1/4 '65-'69. RED DOG
From: Bellevue, NE transplant from W.VA
Web Site: DELTA COMPANY 1/4 VIETNAM 1965-1969
Email: dtroberts@cox.net
unit & year Delta 1/4 '65-'66
Curt Morgan Wednesday, 6/15/05, 5:17 PM
Just hanging out and reading the guest book. Hey Kev, tell your wife thanks and hope she is doing much better by now.
From: Arlington, Ma. (then & now)
Email: candkmorgan@comcast.net
unit & year M 3/3 (67-68) then on to 1/9 & 2/9 til Feb. 70
Ed Dodson Sunday, 6/5/05, 2:40 PM
Very moveing site. for years I wonder were I got shoot and then I found out. Now by your Maps I have seen the are. Semper FI and lets never forget or falling brothers of both Bn and Regt. Ed Dodson l/cpl
From: Ky
Web Site: Ky Marine
Email: peepaw1369@aol.com
unit & year M60 Foxtrot 2/3 67
DONALD J. LOWERY Sunday, 6/5/05, 9:02 AM
From: PEORIA IL
Email: DODOLOW@AOL.COM
unit & year MIKE 3/3 1968/1969
DanToro(aka:Irish Monro/Tunnel Rat Tuesday, 5/24/05, 9:16 AM
Always proud to be a Marine. Any one from Mike Co., 2nd Plt. who remembers me please e-mail me. Our guy's are not well represented at our 3/3 Marine Corps, Vietnam era, reunions. God bless you all. Semper Fi. Dan Toro (0311 - & Tunnel Rat)
From: Monroe, Mi.
Email: semperfideles@charter.net
unit & year Mike Company 3/3; 1966-1967
frank longhat Tuesday, 4/12/05, 3:18 PM
hey doc,i'm still kicking: I've often wondered what happened to the guy's after i left. the only one that kept in touch for a while was my old buddy, john copeland. the knife you used to cut my boot off with must have been the dullest knife in country, because that was some kinda hurt. i didn't mind once the morphine kicked in, i got even higher after i was loaded on that chopper. i think that "coker" is kicking it up top and watching out for all of us. god bless.
From: oklahoma
Email: longhat_3@msn.com
unit & year 3/3, mike co.,68=69
Doc Hoppy Saturday, 4/2/05, 1:09 AM
Robert Schiltz: Please contact me via the main page of our ThirdMarines.net site... need your mailing address and phone for your page on the site. (Secured) Doc Hoppy
Web Site: ThirdMarines.net
unit & year M/3/3 1969
William T Henry Jr. Friday, 4/1/05, 4:53 PM
I think this is great too look over and find friends you haven't heard from in 37 years . thanks
From: California
Email: daisymae8147@sbcglobal.net
unit & year Mike 3/3 1968-69
Robert Schiltz Thursday, 3/10/05, 6:35 PM
Stumbled onto this site accidently thru a CentCom newsletter. Couldn't believe it !!! Really great to see so many of 3/3 here and communicating. Looking forward to yakking with you.
From: Los Angeles
Email: r.rschiltz@verizon.net
unit & year Mike 3/3 68-69
JOSE M. STEWART Wednesday, 3/2/05, 6:29 PM
From: GAINESVILLE,FLA.
Email: JMS7870@MSN.COM
unit & year l968-69
James M. Stein Saturday, 2/26/05, 4:24 AM
This is a new email address. The old address caught a virus and was put to sleep.
From: New Hampshire (A cold place)
Email: Mike33Stein@ttlc.net
unit & year Mike 3/3, 66-67
Donald Warcup Thursday, 2/17/05, 3:14 PM
From: Sanford, NC
Email: pucraw@alltel.net
unit & year Mike 3/3 1967
arrie harris2080166 Thursday, 2/10/05, 10:16 PM
From: waco,texas
Web Site: jusdanmoo@earthlink.net
Email: jusdanmoo@earthlink.net
unit & year mikecompany 3/3 65-66
James M. Stein Wednesday, 2/9/05, 3:54 AM
A very good job Jeff. You have made some changes since I was here the last time. I am glad you made it over there in May 67 (HA) and even better you made it home. Are you going to that home coming thing in Branson this year? Thinking about it myself. God bless you old friend.
From: A cold place
Email: M33Stein@ttlc.net
unit & year Mike3/3 ; 66-67
James M. Stein Wednesday, 2/9/05, 3:34 AM
From: A cold place
Email: M33Stein@ttlc.net
unit & year Mike3/3 ; 66-67
Billie Jo Wednesday, 1/26/05, 10:13 AM
Thank you for this site my dad is/was a marine in nam and this site has helped me learn alittle about what he went through
From: fromVa living in Oh
Email: BJVARNAU@NEO.RR.COM
Ray Holt Thursday, 1/20/05, 6:55 AM
please update my email address to rholt@netscape.com thanks
From: Cincinnati, Ohio
Web Site: rholt
Email: rholt@netscape.com
unit & year mike 3/3 2nd plt 66-67
Jarvis Jackson Saturday, 1/15/05, 9:16 AM
From: Pensacola Florida
Email: buck333@hotmail.com
unit & year Mike 3/3 67-68
Ezra Schultz Thursday, 1/13/05, 10:36 PM
Memory's not what it used to be, but near as I can recall, I started with Lima in 66 and went to H&S in 67. Don't recall being in Mike. Not with 3/3 anyway. Could be wrong though. Former Sgt.of Marines, E.Schultz
From: NYC
Web Site: see above
Email: e_schultz@msn.com
Doc Rod Hardin Sunday, 1/9/05, 1:14 PM
Previously Posted on Lima 3/3 Guestbook 12-31-04 Please help Mr. Sullivan if you can. Looking for information about the service and death of 2LT Joseph R. (Bussy) Mitchell. Bussy was a plt leader in M/3/3 and was KIA on 04/30/67. Our town is hosting the Traveling VN Wall in March of 05 and we are trying to compile bio's on all of the young men from our area who lost their lives in VN. Any information that you can provide will be greatly appreciated. Thank you and Semper Fi, I am a Marine who served with HMM-364 from 83 to 87 in Hawaii. Thank you for your service to our Corps. Mark Sullivan Alexander City AL msullivan364@hotmail.com
From: Maryland
Web Site: TMN
Email: ruffmo@hotmail.com
unit & year M-3-3-3 1st Plt 1966-67
Reginald W. Hyde Thursday, 1/6/05, 4:24 PM
just recently contacted by a member of our company. would greatly appreciate any information available. my mind isn't what it used to be and can't remember names very well. thanks. Reggie Hyde GySgt (ret)
From: Park City, Utah
Email: gunny3905us@msn.com
unit & year M 3/3 August 1965 - June 1966
Brian Blondeaux Monday, 1/3/05, 7:20 AM
I want to thank you for this site.My father,D.E.Blondeaux is listed.David passed away in 1989.My brother and I miss him dearly,just seeing his name makes me proud.This is a part of his life that was seldom discussed,but I remember the stories of his friends,his"brothers". My son will be 1 year old this month.Thanks to your site I can show him his grandfathers name and share the pride with him that I have in my father. Thank you. Brian Blondeaux
From: freeport,pa.
Email: b_blondeaux@yahoo.com
Arthur Varnau Friday, 12/10/04, 10:09 AM
From: Cross Junction, Va
Web Site: Art
Email: A5VRN@AOL
unit & year 68-69 M 3/3 3rd Mar Div
Sam Leathes Wednesday, 12/1/04, 5:01 PM
Just curious about the guest list.
From: Minnesota
Email: leathes@worldnet.att.net
James M. Stein Wednesday, 11/10/04, 10:09 AM
Great job Odee.
From: New Hampshire
Email: M33Stein@ttlc.net
unit & year M 3/3 , 66-67
ANTHONY WILLIAMS Sunday, 11/7/04, 9:57 AM
My question is: I'm attempting get information on a good Marine friend, Alfonso Riata not sure about spelling of last name, in country Sept 66 to 73. I use 66 to 73 because he was a P.O.W. Again if you can help me great, if not okay. I'll keep looking and asking. Sempre Fi Anthony Williams old segerant and older captain USMCR
From: PORTLAND
Email: agw1944@hotmail.com
unit & year 2nd platoon lima 3-3
KEVINSWEENEY Saturday, 10/16/04, 7:18 PM
I finally relocated in sunny FLA. No hurricanes can stop me from my dreams. My address is 533 se 17 th ave. cape coral,fla 33990. phone 12395748853 if anyone is interested. See you all in Colorado.
From: OHIO/FLA
Email: PATNKEV@MSN.COM
unit & year MIKECO.12/6712/68
Lee Veteto Wednesday, 10/13/04, 5:59 PM
Let me try this again. Anyone ever hear from Chaplain Carl Bettenfield? Last I heard he was somewhere in the NorthEast. I'd like to hear from him, or if an e-mail address is available, that'd be fine too. Lee Veteto 1stLt USMC(Ret)
From: Albany, Ga.
Email: LeeVeteto38@wmconnect.com
unit & year Mike and H&S..1968
Tye Atwater Friday, 9/17/04, 8:46 AM
Just checkin' in.
From: Nevada
Email: atwaterpi@nanosecond.com
Philip DeNapoli Friday, 9/17/04, 6:47 AM
From: Chicago, Illinois
Email: pdenapoli@msn.com
unit & year Mike Co 3/3 5/67 - 6/68
Saturday, 8/21/04, 1:35 PM
gRADY uRSERY WHERE ARE YOU FROM DAVID MARCUS
David Marcus Saturday, 8/21/04, 12:30 PM
Imade to many mistakes on the first letter. I meant to say Razor BACK, NOT RAZOR RIDGE.
From: Joplin Mo.,Tulsa OK.
Email: Marcus Mary@Prodigy.net
unit & year 3_3-3-66-67
David marcus Saturday, 8/21/04, 12:22 PM
i was with mike co at quang tri province infebruary of 66 we had guard duty in danangduring the riots. from there we went to dong ha and to the flat top andrazor ridge. Tom Tso was my friend along with stump, j d hogue,and many othersplus R J Collins. I was known as the Bird of Paradise sorry i missed the reuion. I left viet nam in 67 and went to cherry point n.c.
From: Joplin mo,tulsa ok.
Email: marcusmary@prodigy,net
unit & year 3\3\3 66 67
Robert Ozuna Tuesday, 8/17/04, 10:50 AM
Left Nam as a sgt E-5, called chief, transfred to H/S 3/3.
From: Fort Worth, Tx
Email: Ozunar@ferro.com
unit & year 1967-68 M 3/3
Bart Friday, 8/6/04, 5:47 PM
Thankyou all and esp Odee for keeping the site going- thankyou for a great time at the reunion. I wrote this to a friend of mine that is really unsure if he should attend a reunion.I find sometimes for me to write I can express myself much better. I thought I would share it with you and maybe if you havent attended you might consider it. Reunion 3/3 2004 I remember 1999 like it was yesterday but than again I remember 1968 like it was yesterday. I attended my first reunion in 1999 at a place called Ocean City New Jersey. I remember as the time drew close how nervous I was. My Heart was hard and my flesh was cold I was a Walking dead man. I wasn¿t at all sure this would be for me. As it turned out it was one of the best decisions of my life. At this reunion there were really just a handful of Marines. I would say not many more than 40. Most of the guys that attended were Marines I hadn¿t seen for many years. My 2nd Reunion was in Springfield, Illinois that reunion saw an increase of about 30 more Marines. This was just our Company. The 3rd reunion I attended was in 2004 it was held in Washington, DC. Over 500 Marines and guest attended this reunion all from our Battalion that served in Vietnam. When I entered our gathering room there were already over 100 people talking and laughing. I must tell you how small I felt among so many giants. Even though I was walking among many heroes I never once felt Small. There was never any judging or pretense among these heroes. I guess maybe that¿s the way real heroes act. The generals and privates all acted the same how strange it was to be among men that still call themselves United States Marines. I recall talking to many of these Marines all I had to do was stick out my hand. I felt as if I was walking among an elite group of men and indeed I was. I have learned many things by attending these reunions. The most important thing I have learned is what a true Marine is. More importantly what a true man is. I learned about forgiveness and love. I learned a true man is not measured by how he has fought or served his country but how he has loved and been able to forgive. Whenever I leave a reunion I can¿t help but cry. The tears are tears of feeling accepted in a way I have never felt before. Emotions I haven¿t had for a very long time. I have changed for the better in the last few years and have feelings that have been dead for a very long time. I thank you my fellow Marines I have finally come to realize what Vietnam was all about. If I had never experienced the pain I could never have had experienced the healing. Now when I sit alone and ponder I think less about Vietnam and more about the friends I have. Those friends called Marines and Corpsman, those friends that have blessed me with true meaning in life. Courage and true Love
From: Mt Morris,NY
Email: barthfam@yahoo.com
unit & year mike/3/3-68-69
Juan Soliz Saturday, 7/31/04, 2:48 AM
From: Defiance, OH
Email: tiny842@earthlink.net
unit & year Mike Co. '68-'69
kevin sweeney Thursday, 7/29/04, 7:29 PM
Gentlemen from 3/3 reunion my wife does not know Im doing this but she volunterred to bartend one of the nights at the reunion so the guys behind the bar could go be with people they havent seen. Lo and behold we dont know if when she tried to pick up a case of beer to put in the sink to get cold her back went out. She went to the banquet and had to go back to the room. Since it was Saturday night I had to see my friends before I left Sunday morning. Anyone who drove the PA turnpike knows what she went through. Tues. Emergency room, Sunday Emergency room, Wed. Mri. Thurs. Pain management. And thats where we stand today. If anyone could thank her for what she did it would be appreciated. Sorry I couldnt be there Sunday morning but I will see you all in Colorado. Semper Fi! Sweeeney
From: cleve.ohio
Email: patnkev@msn.com
unit & year M CO. 67-68
Jack Reitter Thursday, 7/29/04, 10:47 AM
From: Pittsburgh Pa
Email: MCASH6@peoplepc.com
unit & year 69-75
Rita Snow Wednesday, 7/21/04, 3:52 PM
I was at the 2004 reunion. I would like to thank all who had taken part in the organization of the reunion. It was awesome. I lost my brother in Vietnam, at the reunion, I found a family I didn't know I had. thank you all, Rita
From: Phoenix, AZ
Email: rsnow@cenazcom.net
Hank Akowicz Friday, 7/16/04, 3:46 AM
Just wanted to check out your site. We 3/3 members must stick together. Any way keep up the good work. Semper Fi Hank
From: Mayfield New York
Email: advertising@leaderherald.com
unit & year Lima 3/3 68-69
Ron Greer Thursday, 6/10/04, 7:09 AM
Looking forward to seeing you guys @ the reunion.
From: Greenville,S.C.
Email: www.Ron.Greer@HRAllen.com
unit & year Mike3/3 Guns 69
Doc Hoppy Wednesday, 6/9/04, 8:37 PM
Reunion is going to be huge... more guys every day... See ya'll in 33 days! Doc Hoppy
Web Site: ThirdMarines.net
unit & year M/3/3 1969
Rocky Fortner Monday, 6/7/04, 2:21 PM
Doc, Thanks for posting my Poem "ODE TO VIET-NAM" under the "Vets Appreciation Bar" of your web site. I am honored to have all Marines as brothers & Sisters and to have served with some of the bravest & finest fighting men in the world. They continued the traditions of our Corps in the highest manner possible and set the stage for the next generation........We ARE the FEW and The PROUD, for good reason.....God Bless our Corps... and the Troops currently doing the Lords work.
From: Chino Hills Cal.
Web Site: none
Email: fortner3@earthlink
unit & year Lima 3/9 & Lima 3/3 65-66
kevin sweeney Monday, 6/7/04, 9:27 AM
J.D. I hope you have a picture of yourself from Nam because I sure dont recognize you from the pictures on the My Family site. SEMPER FI! Kevin Sweeney
Email: patnkev@msn.com
unit & year Mike Co. 67-68
Jimmy D. Murphy Monday, 6/7/04, 4:13 AM
Been checking this guest book regulary....not to many people checking in...I will be at the reunion in DC in July and hoping to see a lot of my old buds there..... that's about it....hope to see you in July.... Semper Fi... J.D.MURPHY MIKE CO 3/3 0331"GUNS" 68-69
From: Texas
Email: JDM233@classicnet.net
unit & year Mike Co. 3/3 68-69
Richard E. Micko Thursday, 5/27/04, 1:30 PM
From: IL now in TX
Email: rmicko@entergy.com
unit & year M/3/3 Wpns '65-'67
Ray Holt Monday, 4/19/04, 7:21 PM
New email address for me
From: Cincinnati
Web Site: netpenny.net
Email: rholt@netpenny.net
unit & year Mike 66-67
tom cummings Tuesday, 4/13/04, 10:14 AM
Going to my first reunion in DC. Hope to see someone that I can relate to. Do know that Doc Dutch from Alaska will be there. He was one of the first that got to me after I got shot. Waiting in great anticipation. Doc Hoppy if you read this I have a friend that was in the Army ( I forgive him for that ) and would like to find a web site like this one. Can you help?
From: west by god virginia
Email: cummings.thomas@dol.gov
unit & year mike 3/3 1969
John Mick Friday, 3/12/04, 5:18 PM
Great job that you guys are doing with the Web Site. Look forward to the DC reunion. Semper Fi Mick
From: Florida
Email: mickja@sprynet.com
unit & year Mike Co. Nov 67 - Dec 68
Ruben Alonzo Wednesday, 3/10/04, 7:27 AM
I found your website as I was websurfing the net. My brother-in-law (Victoriano Espinoza) was a member of M/3/3 in 67-68. He was killed in Quang Tri on 09 Jan 68. Even though I never met him my wife Nora and her family would like to find out more about him during his time in Vietnam. Just like any family they would like to receive some closure to their son and brother.Maybe any pictures or stories of him while he did his tour of duty.
From: Mission, Texas78574
Email: ralonzo@acnet.net
Perry Wilson Thursday, 3/4/04, 4:47 PM
Doc Hoppy My hats off to you and all the wonderful work you have done for all of us. We all live in the past, many good times and sad. We all need great people like you to make our day. Semper Fi to you and to all my brother Mike company Marines. Perry Wilson pogo radio operator 1/4 tacp
From: Portage, MI
Email: pgwils@hotmail.com
unit & year H&S and Mike 3/3 1969
Doc Hoppy Friday, 2/20/04, 9:56 PM
Jerry... if in August.. would have been the 22nd, with the Corpsman WIA in Lima being Doc Sansing. Doc Landis was KIA on the 27th, and Doc Schrader WIA same day (Lima). We have contact with both Doc Sansing and Doc Schrader.
Web Site: ThirdMarines.net
unit & year M/3/3 1969
Jerry Eby Monday, 2/16/04, 5:54 AM
Just time to check in see who is out there, I remenber Lima getting into trouble one in the summer of 69. Mike was on a hill a litte higher than Lima and could help in fear of hitting some one i Lima.In the early morning Lima was reinforced by several gun teams. Joe Claroni were you there at that time. One of the corspman was hit in the neck but not bad. Jerry Hm3
From: Elkton,Mi
Email: jweby@avci.net
unit & year Mike 3/3 & Mike 3/4 69-70
John Contos Sunday, 1/25/04, 9:44 AM
From: California
Email: kontoy@charter.net
unit & year "M" Co. & "H&S"81's 1967
MIKE PATTON Tuesday, 1/20/04, 5:24 PM
I WAS AT THE WASHOUT AFTER A PREVIOUS BATTALION HAD BEEN OVERRUN IN OCT.1967. I WAS ALSO AT ALPHA-3 AND VARIOUS OTHER LOCATIONS.
From: SALT LAKE CITY,UTAH
Email: mpatton49@msn,com
unit & year MIKE CO. 3/3 1967-68
JOHN FEDYSZYN Friday, 1/9/04, 4:16 PM
I WAS A FORWARD OBSERVER RADIOMAN FROM CHARLIE BATTERY 1ST BN.12TH MARINES. WHEN THE BATTERY WAS AT CAMP JJ CARROLL IN LATE DECEMBER 1967 I WAS SENT OUT TO ALPHA 3 WITH MY FORWARD OBSERVER BENITO PEREZ. WE IN THE NEXT FEW MONTHS SUPPORTED UNITS OF 3/3 ON PATROLLS (105MM ARTILLERY SUPPORT) OUT OF ALPHA 3, SOME TO GIO LINH,(FOR SHOWERS, 55GAL SHOWERS) SOME TO CON THIEN, SOME JUST ALONG THE DMZ.IN JANUARY OF 1968 WE MOVED UP TO ALPHA 3 ALPHA FOR THE MONTH. OUT OF ALPHA 3 AND ALPHA 3A WE USE TO DO WHAT WE CALLED KILLER TEAMS.(DONT KNOW WHAT 3/3 CALLED THEM?) THEY CONSISTED OF I BELIEVE 30 MARINES, 4 WERE MACHINE GUNNERS, 0UR FO TEAM, 3/3 AIR OBSERVER TEAM, THE CO S RADIO MAN WITH A JR OFFICER,A CORPMAN, AND THE REST GRUNTS. WE WOULD GO OUT OF THE PARIMITER AROUND 1600 OR SO, GO OUT TWO OR THREE CLICKS GET IN A 360 CIRCLE DIG IN AND WAIT HOPING THE NVA WOULD WALK INTO US. WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANY MEMBERS OF 3/3 REMEMBER BEING ON ANY OF THESE TEAMS IF SO PLEASE E MAIL OR CALL ME. S/F JOHN FEDYSZYN 1-352-750-2122 DOC YOU HAVE DONE A GREAT JOB!!!!
From: LADY LAKE FLORIDA
Email: foradioman@cs.com
unit & year c/1/12 units of 3/3/3 1968
F.L.Heckerman Tuesday, 1/6/04, 4:55 PM
From: bullhead az
Email: buzzpatriver@mohaveaz.com
unit & year m3/3 1966--67
Doc Hoppy Sunday, 12/28/03, 3:18 PM
Top O' the season to one and all! The reunion booklets are completed and will be mailed 12/29/03! Get your reservation forms in ASAP to AFR, and reserve a Hotel room (they are limited). All events are optional, so pick the ones you want. The "fees" for the events are almost all transportation costs to get us there and back, we did our best to keep it minimal. The reunion dues cover AFR costs, the hospitality room, incidentals, and a base for next reunions notifications. The PX form has the "gear" for the reunion, and is top notch! There will be only an inventory sampling at the reunion, so please order your shirts and/or hats in advance. With the numbers expected at the reunion, an onsite inventory is prohibitive... thus the advance order system. Hope to see everyone of you in DC... it's gonna be the best one yet! Doc Hoppy
Web Site: ThirdMarines.net
unit & year M/3/3 1969
Kevin Sweeney Wednesday, 12/24/03, 4:46 PM
To all my 3/3 friends and all Marines present and past, have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and Semper Fi!
From: Cleve,Ohio
Email: patnkev@msn.com
unit & year Mike Co. 3/3 67-68
Lee Veteto Wednesday, 12/24/03, 3:00 PM
Merry Christmas, Marines. May the New Year be the happiest and most prosperous year ever. Take time to remember what and whom Christmas is all about...And may He richly bless you and yours. Semper Fi' Lee
From: Georgia
Email: Marine02Ret@aol.com
unit & year "M" Co, 3/3 - 1968
William Paskins Thursday, 12/11/03, 6:31 AM
Great site . Happy to be able to find information and finally be able to be in contact with guys I spent a year(lifetime) with .
From: Ray Mich
Email: JBPaskins@worldnet.att.net
unit & year Mike 66/67
Tina Greaves Tuesday, 12/9/03, 12:09 PM
I like to thank all of you who very kindly invited me into your hearts and into this group of HEROES whom I hold very dearly in my heart. Semper FI Tina
From: Ocean City, NJ
Email: berretacat@aol.com
Brian Clifton Tuesday, 12/9/03, 3:10 AM
I am the nephew of Doyle Allen McShan SSGT of Mike 3/3 who was killed in Quang Tri providence in December of 1966. I have been in contact with doc Hardin and several others about information concerning my uncle's death. Thank you so much for this website and for helping keep the memory of our brave veterans fresh in the hearts of everyone.
From: Porter Texas
Email: BCLIFTON@EXCELENG.COM
unit & year N/A
Larry Green Sunday, 12/7/03, 4:59 AM
From: Cedar Hill, TN
Email: F29Green@aol.com
unit & year M-3/3 667
Doc Hoppy Saturday, 11/29/03, 10:06 PM
Great to see all of you checking in. As of this moment there are over 2,115 of us in contact in 3/3 Nam! More every day of the week. See you in DC!
David C. King Wednesday, 11/26/03, 7:41 PM
From: Durand, Wi
Email: emtdaveking@yahoo.com
unit & year kilo 3/3, CAC 33, 65-66
Doc Wednesday, 11/26/03, 1:45 AM
Joe E., Got the posting... emailed ya Gimme a call Doc Hoppy
Steven Lundmark Saturday, 11/22/03, 5:03 PM
From: Oregon
Email: stlundmark@aol.com
unit & year Mike3/3 68-69
frank solomon Saturday, 11/22/03, 3:10 PM
0331 simper fi
From: reno nv.
Email: semperfi68@sbcglobal.net
unit & year mike 3/3 68-69
joe e. brown Wednesday, 11/12/03, 10:18 PM
talked to doc a short time ago, but lost all info on getting back in touch 618 692 6265...618 514 2871. I had to let go, some time back. But just hearing doc on the land line after all this time, brought back memories that havent occupied space in my mind for quite some time. Its really a scarey place for me, but I can honestly say that you are all truley my brothers and its good to be back, with you. Semper Fi
From: edwardsville
Email: joe boats @yahoo.com
unit & year mike 3.3 67-68
joe e. brown Wednesday, 11/12/03, 10:03 PM
talked to doc a short time ago, but lost all info on getting back in touch 618 692 6265...618 514 2871
From: edwardsville
Email: joe boats @yahoo.com
unit & year mike 3.3 67-68
Joe Claroni Wednesday, 10/29/03, 7:01 PM
I was a Navy Corpsman with 3/3,Lima co.1st platoon. We were based out of Quang Tri and Con Thien. You just never forget. Would like to here from anyone who I served with. God bless!
From: Ga. by way of N.Y.
Email: Bokci@aol.com
unit & year Lima Co '68-'69
Doc Rod Hardin Saturday, 10/25/03, 10:40 AM
I have been working with Doc Hoppy trying to round up as many of our 3-3-3 alumni for the upcoming DC reunion as we can find. I anyone has information to help us locate our buddies please pass it along. Semper Fi Devil Doc Ruffmuthuh
From: Germantown, MD
Email: rodhardin@hotmail.com
unit & year M-3-3-3 1st Platoon 1966-67
1stLt. Lee Veteto USMC(Ret) Saturday, 10/18/03, 12:22 PM
I am saddened to learn (from your site) that General Ray Davis has passed away. He lived here in Georgia and I was pleased to see him a number of times at Marine Corps Logistics Base, here in Albany, Georgia. I served twice under the General: 1956 when he was the Assistant Division Commander, 3rd Marine Division on Okinawa when he sported one star; then of course in 1968 when he commanded the same Division with 2 stars. I was also still on Active Duty when he was advanced to Assistant Commandant with four stars. General Davis truly was among the greatest of Marines. He was well-loved and admired by Marines, Retired Marines, and former Marines all, over the world. He will be greatly missed by them all. Lee.
From: From Arkansas, live in Georgia
Email: Marine02Ret@aol.com
Joe Gensor Friday, 9/19/03, 8:22 PM
From: Cape Coral.Fl
Email: rocketsue@pelinet.net
unit & year M/3/3 66-67
BufordSeabolt Tuesday, 9/16/03, 12:07 PM
From: St.Charles,MO
Email: bseabolt@mail.win.org
unit & year 3rd Platoon 1968
Joseph L. Ogletree USN/USMC/USA Friday, 9/12/03, 12:05 PM
I was a Corpsman with 3/3 from July 68 until I was wounded on 10 Nov 68. I was a Corpsman with 3/4 in 65 & 66. Came out of Hawaii,USMCAS, with them and made the beach landing.
From: Seale, AL
Email: jl_stoney1@hotmail.com
unit & year H&S / "M"Co. 1968
Tom Rutherford Wednesday, 9/10/03, 10:27 PM
Great website. I really enjoyed my visit and the info I gathered here. Semper Fi and take care.
From: Arkansas
Web Site: Tom's Place
Email: marine_tom@excite.com
unit & year 3rdMarDiv 75-82 (U.S. Army 84-96)
Ray Holt Sunday, 8/31/03, 11:21 AM
Hello out there Finally got up and running About a month ago I got found by Doc Harden after being lost for some 37 years. heard from a few and it was great. Ray Holt Mike Co 0331(guns) 2nd plt
From: Blue Creek, Ohio 45616
Web Site: DragonBBS
Email: rholt@dragonbbs.com
unit & year M 33 weapons 66-67
MICHAEL JERNAGIN Friday, 8/15/03, 3:13 PM
tYHIS SITE IS REALLY NICE KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.
From: WASHINGTON, DC
Web Site: ATT WORLDNET
Email: M.JERNAGIN@WORLDNET.ATT.NET
unit & year MIKE 33 1967-68
J.D.Murphy Tuesday, 8/12/03, 2:13 PM
Checking out the new site....and putting in my new email...Great job you guys...If we didn't have people like Odee and Doc Hoppy and the rest...We would be in big Trouble.....Thanks for all your hard work... J.D.Murphy(Murph)MikeCo.3/3 0331"Guns"1968-69
From: Texas
Email: jdm233@classicnet.net
unit & year Mike Co. 3/3 1968-69
Johnson, Rick (Ira) Friday, 8/8/03, 7:15 PM
Looking for Marines or family who knew boot camp buddy Cpl. Robert Schley KIA April 30, 1967 on Hill 881S while with M/3/3 as a machine gunner. I was on this hill with M/3/9 and found his body. Would appreciate knowing more about him - about his actions that caused him to be awarded the Navy Cross or other happier times, etc. God Bless You, Semper Fi Rick Johnson
From: Oklahoma/Florida
Email: USMC66ok@aol.com
unit & year M/3/9 '66/'67
Richard "RJ" Collins Wednesday, 8/6/03, 10:43 AM
Excellent Site! Scroll down to the entry by Dianne Walker. It will do your heart some good! Semper Fi!
From: Tallahasse, Fl
Email: RJC2737@CS.COM
unit & year H&S 3/3 66&67 0351
barthfam Wednesday, 8/6/03, 10:12 AM
WAY TO GO GUYS KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK-SEMPER FI TO ALL MY HEROS.
From: New York
Web Site: Barts Vietnam
Email: barthfam@yahoo.com
unit & year m/3/3 is there any other?
F.L.Heckerman Tuesday, 8/5/03, 8:54 PM
Thanks for this and all the 3/3 sites
From: Bullhead,city az
Email: buzzpatriver@mohaveaz.com
unit & year mike co 3-3-3 1966-1967
Doc Hoppy Sunday, 8/3/03, 1:04 AM
Dianne... Thanks a million... it's great to see that this work is appreciated outside our small circle of alumni.. Semper Fi Doc
Doc Hoppy Friday, 8/1/03, 8:01 AM
Through my error, apparently the guest book has been "deleted" and replaced. Please sign in again. If you have ThirdMarines.net Log In access, your email address is not necessary here. We've been working on the site, and I'm sure you notice some differences... Hope you enjoy... If you were 3rd Bn 3rd Marines Viet Nam tour, and have not gained access to ThirdMarines.net site's secured area, please go to the site and email me from the main page.... We'll get you hooked up, and in touch with the old crews! Doc Hoppy 08/01/2003
From: Left Field
