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Posted: 12/31/1969 Name: Mark Jordan Message: Ranger Buddy Scott Driscoll on February's USMRA Meeting... Our North Georgia Mountain area, Veterans, and residents were honored on the evening of FEB 4, 2016 by a visit from Colonel Richard H. White USA, Retired. “Rick” grew up in Norcross, GA and enlisted in our Army , served as a private , was subsequently promoted to Second Lieutenant , served several tours in Vietnam, is Airborne qualified, Special Forces, Ranger and has more awards, decorations, and serious education than I can possibly list here. He was the esteemed guest of our US Mountain Ranger Association (USMRA) at Dahlonega’s famed Camp Merrill, the primary purpose of said visit being our State of Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame (GMVHOF). We are blessed and indebted to Colonel White for this endeavor serving as Chairman of the Board of this unique organization, for the purpose of honoring Georgia Veterans, maintaining history, and educating our GA youth about real heroes. Only ten states in our USA have this type MHOF, dedicated to honor those who qualify. Did you know that GA has 31 Medal of Honor recipients from our Civil War forward? This invaluable Hall of Fame was started in 2013, is physically located in the Floyd Veterans Memorial Building, across from our State Capitol in Atlanta. It is tentatively planned for our Governor to “cut the ribbon”, thus dedicating this Hall of Fame in April. Recipients of this prestigious award are capped at fifteen per year, and in order to qualify must have served in one of our five armed services, have an Honorable Discharge and a DD-214, being ether born in Georgia, entered the military in Georgia or lived in Georgia for no less than ten years, serving in a Georgia based unit counting towards that criteria. There are three categories for nominees 1- VALOR; 2- Achievement; 3- and Service, having made significant contributions to community, state or nation after military service. Valor is HEAVILY weighted for choosing those who will receive this recognition, and the Veteran may be alive or deceased. Thus far, we have 49 inductees permanently and rightfully honored in the GMVHOF. The annual Induction Ceremony and Banquet is held in November when approximately 15 nominees will be selected to be inducted, forevermore into our GMVHOF. The Independent Selection Committee (ISC) do not know each other, never meet as a group and selections from all nominees are immune to political, monetary or any other type outside influence, making this process as fair ,unbiased, un-influenced ,and honest as possible. All nominees will be considered for up to three consecutive years, with no further action required. Do YOU know anyone you wish to nominate?! Please go here for more information: http://www.GMVHOF.org. Or contact Paul Longgrear at 706-302-2220 or PaulLonggrear@yahoo,com or Rick White at rickwhite4750@gmail.com. Deadline for submissions of nominees will be Friday 26 August 2016, so please follow up in a timely fashion. This year’s Fourth Annual Induction Ceremony will be held at Saint Luke Ministry Center, 301 11th Street Columbus, GA. |
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Posted: 12/31/1969 Name: Jim Regan Message: Although Wil did not list me, Joyce and Kenny were my next door neighbors in the trailer park, two trailers down. In fact, Kenny rounded up the gang of Rangers, and helped "set up" our 70' X 14'. When I went back to the 'Nam in '71, I left the family, wife & four children, there in Dahlonega. I knew they were safe & sound because they were living among the Ranger families at the trailer park. Joyce and Kenny looked over my family 'til I returned. In years gone by, I've been able to stay in touch w/ Kenny & Joyce. Christmas cards, sometimes attending the CCOs at the same time. I feel for Kenny's loss and am beside him in spirit. Rest in peace Miss Joyce. Jim RLTW/L&P |
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Posted: 12/31/1969 Name: Jim Regan Message: Chuck Windham; Ranger Bob sent pic of Col. Yon to Johnson, @ Patrolling Magazine, for the Tale. Looks as if we got 'er done. Take care, stay cool & dry. Jim RLTW/L&P :) |
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Posted: 12/31/1969 Name: Steve Hawk Message: Rangers This Saturday is the Easter Egg Hunt for the kids. This year it will take place behind the NCO Club at the Camp. Unfortunately I have to be with the Color Guard for JROTC at State Meet. The grand Prize baskets are at the camp along with all the food. I will take the rest of the prizes there on Thursday. I will have the Cadets fill the eggs with candy today and tommorrow and have then Thursday at the club. I know Al will be there, so I hope some of you can help. Be there at 0830 to hide eggs and prepare to cook the food. I have hamburgers, hotdogs, chips and drinks at the club. Charcoal and lighter fluid also. Dan, can you get plates, napkins,spoons, forks etc, cheese, tomatos, onions and lettuce on friday or Saturday morning. PeeWee can you move your grill behind the club before Saturday? Guys, I'm sorry I can't be there but we just got word on Color Guard Meet. First time I will miss the egg hunt. Also I got the throw and they left out the climber and Ranger Instructor off of the emlem on the throw. They advised that the image did not come in clear when they got the picture. I have resubmitted. Steve |
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Posted: 12/31/1969 Name: Ross Hall Message: Joe, Mike may still have a few on his shelf. We could get you in touch. They're great. I used them as reference for The Ranger Book, plus interviews with Mike and Doug Perry and MG Scholes, and I have Willard Langdon's great Khe Sahn story, but Mike is the authority, without doubt. All I do is collect stories. There is just not that much out there about the BDQ, unless you were one of them. It is such an elite group, there weren't that many of them. Perhaps another book by Mike with a bunch of interviews? A definitive volume. He needs something to do now that Bill has the reins. Too much talent and knowledge to sit idle. Bill, why don't you holler at him? |
