My son Paul and his wife Melodie got me this book, “U.S. Army Aviation in Vietnam” by Wayne Mutza for Father’s Day.
Has great pictures and nose art covering all Army choppers and fixed-wing aircraft used during the war. It came out in 2009 by “Squadron/Signal Publications.” 80-pages with approximately 200 photos.
It is available on Amazon here – Bear
by Wayne Mutza
Fellow Spurs, this in today via e-mail, an upcoming Memorial Dedication in honor of fallen Spur, WO1 Steve Goelz who was KIA on 24 Feb 71. – Bear
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A memorial dedication honoring Steve Goelz will be held at the park in Morton, MN on the 4th of July. PGR member and Marshall Sector ARC Dave Mude has put alot of time and effort into making this memorial possible. He spearheaded the effort to place this memorial and your presence would be more than appreciated by Dave and the people of Morton. Dave will be the speaker.
Steve Goelz was born August 15 1949 to John Lawrence and Virginia Goelz. He attended Morton High School and entered the Army on July 26, 1969. He married Judith Kohout on August 15, 1970 and left for Vietnam on August 29 of the same year. On February 24, 1971, Steve lost his life when the helicopter he was flying was shot down.
Stage: 10:00 – 10:30 BP station at the intersection of Hwy 19 and US 71 on the west edge of Morton.
400 Kokesh Dr, Morton, MN 56270
Briefing: Approximately 10:45
Dismiss: About 11:30. Refreshments and food will be available in the park after the ceremony.
P.S. There will be a parade in Morton starting at 10:00. If you’re coming from the east on hwy 19 be aware of children and pedestrians.
Chris Dunsmore
Marshall Sector Ride Captain
Minnesota Patriot Guard
I’ve received the following video from many of my fellow veterans so thought I should include it here on our Spur blog, but have some mixed emotions myself.
It would have meant far more to me 42 years ago. What say you? [I’ve elaborated further in the comment section] – Bear
Description of video below:
SaberCat1 filming in HD the B17 and the B25 WWII Bombers over and around Arizona’s Superstition Mountains and Saguaro Lake. H5 Productions, in conjunction with The Commemorative Air Force filmed these aircraft during the Veterans Day Celebration on Saturday, November 13th, 2010. The B17 Bomber was flown by pilot Russ Gilmore and the B25 Bomber was flown by pilot Spike McLane. The base for these bombers is Falcon Field located in Mesa, Arizona. SaberCat1 pilot, Mitch Kelldorf. SaberCat1 aerial cinematographer, Mike Murray. Editor, Mike Murray.
Photos: A Look Back at the Vietnam War on the 35th Anniversary of the Fall of Saigon – Denver Post – 30 Apr 2010
Photographer Collection: Horst Faas in Vietnam – Denver Post – 15 May 2012
Courtesy of Buzz Dennison
Memorial Day Video:
Never Forgotten…
Produced by John “Waldo” Pepper – Silver Spur Guns
Memorial Day 2012:
As we approach Memorial day again, I am preparing the 100 flags at half mast that will line the driveway of my church to remind the younger generation of the sacrifice of the American soldier.
I’m tired of seeing ads selling crap as a “Memorial Day” sale without any reference to what the day means. As veterans, we know what that day means more than the public. But, we a small majority compared to the population of this nation.
The progressive school system hardly teaches American history anymore not even mentioning Memorial Day history or it’s significance.
What are you going to do brothers to help promote Memorial Day in this country once again? Hardly any business will take the time to place their flag at half mast and in most cases don’t even fly the American flag.
Next time you ride by a financial institution such as a bank look to see if they are flying the flag. Probably not.
I challenge you as you honor your brothers on Monday the 28th at 3:00 pm, take three minutes with your family, friends and co-workers and honor those sacrifices in silence or a prayer thanking God for them.
Pass the word and fly your flag Memorial Day weekend. And if possible, fly your flag at half mast from sunrise to 12 noon.
I love you brothers.
JOHN “WALDO” PEPPER
Silver Spur Guns – Spur President
Opinion: Every day needs to be Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, and Veterans Day By Kerry Patton, Disabled Veteran – 24 May 2012
President Obama at the Wall, May 28th 2012
Spur ARPs, courtesy of Buzz Dennison
I want to thank fellow Spur, Pat Ramsey, for bringing this powerful video to my attention. Here’s the background on the YouTube video:
“The Eagle Cried” Written and recorded by US Army Major J Billington. This song was written in honor of the sacrifices of Vietnam veterans, who did not receive the hero’s welcome that they deserved when they came home from the fight. This song was written for and performed at the 13th Combat Aviation Battalion Reunion at Fort Rucker, Alabama, held on May 15, 2010. To the Vietnam veterans that may find and watch this video, please accept my humble “Thank you for your service, and welcome home!” J Billington May 19, 2010
Brought to our attention by Bill McCalister, Spur 24:
The following two videos are courtesy of LTC Thomas von Eschenbach, Lighthorse 6, from their deployment in Afghanistan which I’ve uploaded to YouTube for all to enjoy!
Note, due to copyright law, I had to mute the audio track in the first video to be accepted by YouTube, but the video is still excellent! – Bear
Proud American Veterans
In Honor of
Sgt. Gregory Antunano
KIA-BNR Cambodia, 24 July 1971
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