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CU Medallion [50357]
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About this time of night 51 years ago today
Sep 28, 2021, 8:21 PM
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the shots rang out & I had my last chopper rides in Vietnam. Great to be able to make a short auto ride to the game Saturday night - Go Tigers!!!!!
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Re: About this time of night 51 years ago
Sep 28, 2021, 8:24 PM
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I'm going to be there myself!
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CU Medallion [50357]
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We had the same seats from Skeeta
Sep 28, 2021, 8:27 PM
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for different games last year/ should get together this week
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Re: We had the same seats from Skeeta
Sep 28, 2021, 8:31 PM
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Would love to meet you!
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CU Medallion [50357]
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Same here- we can make a plan
Sep 28, 2021, 8:37 PM
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Starting my day in the deer woods since it is the first Saturday of muzzleloader season around here- head to Clemson around midday
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Thank you for your service…***
Sep 28, 2021, 9:01 PM
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CU Medallion [53697]
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Clover, you know my father in law, and I think what he went
Sep 28, 2021, 9:18 PM
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through in St. Lo. Well, I can honestly say,he never complainned about anything. For those of us who never really had to sacrifice anything, you would think we would complain less. I guess getting shot by someone who intended to kill you when you were 18,19,20 years old, makes many things that come later seem trivial. We could all learn from you and others.
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Re: Clover, you know my father in law, and I think what he went
Sep 28, 2021, 9:29 PM
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One of my uncles (Mother's brother) was killed at St. Lo on July 12, 1944.
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My father in law was shot on July 4th, 1944.***
Sep 28, 2021, 9:38 PM
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Thank you for your service!***
Sep 28, 2021, 9:34 PM
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Re: Thank you for your service!***
Sep 28, 2021, 10:22 PM
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Amen to that!
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Re: About this time of night 51 years ago today
Sep 28, 2021, 10:59 PM
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CLover, thank you for putting things in perspective!
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Welcome Home!***
Sep 29, 2021, 12:00 AM
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Re: About this time of night 51 years ago today
Sep 29, 2021, 6:32 AM
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About 50 years ago, to the month, for me. I will never forget the plane lifting off the ground and the huge roar from everyone. WOW.
And thank you for your service, my friend.
It’s great to be a Tiger, regardless of record, stats or anything else. Perspective. We’ll just try to turn it around.
After all, it’s just a game played by a bunch of kids who are family, friends or guys we just know from reading the internet. But man do we ever love ‘em. Then and now some make a lot of sacrifices to go fight wars for our country And a few make the ultimate sacrifice.
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Re: About this time of night 51 years ago today
Sep 29, 2021, 6:38 AM
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Finally a post we can all agree in. Thank you for your service.
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Re: About this time of night 51 years ago today
Sep 29, 2021, 8:16 AM
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The experiences that you and Joe share with us about the realities of what life is like in combat should cool us down concerning our current situation regarding football.
Thanks, glad both of you made it back!
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Go Rent a UH-1 Huey and Fly In To The Game in Style
Sep 29, 2021, 9:04 AM
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No door gunners needed unless the game is in Columbia
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Re: Go Rent a UH-1 Huey and Fly In To The Game in Style
Sep 29, 2021, 10:18 AM
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HaHa.
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You wouldn't want me to come close to Death Valley flying
Sep 29, 2021, 4:38 PM
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a Huey - a few thousand fans would end up in worse shape than I was in that night.
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Re: You wouldn't want me to come close to Death Valley flying
Sep 29, 2021, 6:17 PM
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Grew up with a guy who went to Nam. He flew a slick, had three birds shot out from underneath him rescuing the wounded. Who knows he might have been you first ride back to the world.
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CU Medallion [50357]
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He would have to have been in Duc Pho
Sep 29, 2021, 7:23 PM
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in 1970 - those guys were the best- saved a lot of lives
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CU Medallion [50357]
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Another name for the Huey choppers
Sep 29, 2021, 10:19 PM
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They were used for lots of things- troop & supply movement, gunships,and medevac. I wish I had kept count of how many times I rode on them - always a thrill
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You sound like one of my younger clients that was an EOD guy
Oct 1, 2021, 8:26 PM
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Who served two maybe three tours. I asked him how many IED's he had difused, blown up, etc. He said very matter of frankly, "After a while you just lose track".
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You da man, c65...***
Sep 29, 2021, 9:06 AM
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Re: About this time of night 51 years ago today
Sep 29, 2021, 9:12 AM
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Enjoy the game--and bring back a win. Go Tigers!
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I will be in Lot 10 and upper deck north.
Sep 29, 2021, 9:35 AM
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Hope to see you there.
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CU Medallion [50357]
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What section in the North Stands?- I will be in Section L.
Sep 29, 2021, 4:40 PM
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Just 3 rows up from the portal.
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Re: About this time of night 51 years ago today
Sep 29, 2021, 10:25 AM
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Tha k you for your service. My sister is serving now. Good luck hunting. Make sure you eat it if you get one. I love venison.
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Thank You for your service Clover - I’m glad you are here and a part of this board
Sep 29, 2021, 7:48 PM
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Enjoy the game - GO TIGERS!
And congratulations to Atlanta!
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