City: Fayetteville, NC

Message sent: 2006-12-28 04:27:31

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I spoke with Mrs Betty Amos this morning (27 December 2006) and she informed me that LTC (Ret) Carl R. Amos, 83 years old is in a nursing home in Texas and doing as well as can be expected. LTC Amos was the previous commander of the 549th QM Co back in 1955 thru 1957 in Japan. He was the OIC when the unit was relocated from southern Kyushu, Japan to Camp Drew, Japan on Northern Honshu north of Tokyo. LTC Amos loved to jump the C-119 airplane "tail gate" and we did that twice a month or more. LTC Amos was replaced by CPT Davis O. Morris as CO.

City: Fayetteville, NC

Message sent: 2006-12-21 03:07:19

 Received word from Maj Bill Feasenmyer that he had spoken with the wife of CW4 Francis (Don) Fournier 69 years old and that he had died 17 July 2006 in the hospital in Sierra Vista, Az. CW4 Fournier had lived in Sierra Vista, AZ for the past 11 years. CW4 Fournier in years past had served in the 612th QM Co

City: Thibodaux, LA

Message sent: 2006-12-09 21:08:11

 I was trying to get the full thread that was written regarding the death of MSG James M. Zalascek.

City: Sun City Center, Florida

Message sent: 2006-11-18 17:01:08

 Angela and I send all our Parachute Rigger family best wishes for a MERRY Christmas and good health in 2007.

City: Fayetteville, NC

Message sent: 2006-11-18 13:06:04

I am sorry to report that First Sergeant (Retired) Thomas Dossey passed away 17 Nov 2006 at 1515 hours (Central Standard Time), at his home in Chandler, Texas. Information regarding services are pending and will be forwarded as they become available. I served with Sgt. Dossey on three different occasions and I must say, he was a dedicated soldier and had a truly "Can Do" attitude. Sgt. Dossey will be missed by many in the Rigger Corps. God Bless Margie and the family!

City: Mesa, Arizona

Message sent: 2006-11-17 09:58:53

Howdy to all my fellow Redhats, and berets.

Name:  

City: Fayetteville, NC

Message sent: 2006-11-16 03:14:59

I would like to inform you that I spoke with 1SG Delma Weitman (President of the Red Hat Chapter) who is recovering from a stroke and he says that recovery is very slow. He will have surgery on his neck arteries on the 29 this month. 1SG Weitman says that he is not answering his E-mail and is concentrating all his time on rehab at the hospital. He is at home and his speech is excellent and his mind is very sharp.

City: Fayetteville, NC

Message sent: 2006-11-16 03:10:25

I am sorry to inform you that MSG Paul Ethington died at his home in Chester, Va this week. MSG Ethington was 76 years old. He had in years past been assigned to the 549th Aerial Supply Co in Japan and the Airborne Department at Fort Lee, Va. His wife Hideko and Ethington had been married for 50 years.

Roy L. Warren, CW4(Ret)

City: Fayetteville, NC

Message sent: 2006-10-24 02:15:37

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1SG Thomas Dossey of Chandler, Texas is in critical condition at his home. 1SG Dossey is 76 years old and did attend the Retired Rigger Reunion in 2002 at Fort Benning, Ga. 1SG Dossey was assigned to the Kokura Army Deport in Japan in the mid 50's. and Columbus Army Depot and the Parachute Shop at Fort Rucker, AL.

IP: 216.19.216.71

Roy L. Warren, CW4 (Ret)

City: Fayetteville, NC

Message sent: 2006-10-24 02:10:33

 I am saddened to inform you that Mrs. Edna Stephens (83 years old), wife of our beloved COL Rome O. Stephens (rigger), has died in the assisted living facility in Columbus, Ga. She had been in poor health for several years, but they did attend the Retired Rigger Reunion in 2002 at Benning and the Reunion at Bragg in 2000.

IP: 216.19.216.71

Roy L. Warren, CW4

City: Fayetteville, NC

Message sent: 2006-10-07 23:47:09

Sad to inform you that MSG James M. Zalascek, 74 years old died Friday, Oct 6th at the Cape Fear Valley Hospital in Fayetteville, NC MSG Zalascek was in the 549th Abn QM CO in Japan, the 101th Airborne in Viet Nam and the US AE SW Board here at Fort Bragg, NC. After retirement he sold Real Estate here in the Fayetteville area for over 25 years. We will miss him very much.

IP: 65.191.68.221

Roy L. Warren, CW4

City: Fayetteville NC

Message sent: 2006-10-06 02:24:20

Received word today that my dear ole friend from Viet Nam and other assignments had died. CW4 Alexander (JAZZ) Jaznach died in the VA Hospital in Richmond, VA at age 83. JAZZ had served 32 years in the US Army retiring from the Richmond Army Deport. He is being buried on 6 October 2006 at Amelia Virginia Veterans Cementary. I am also sorry to report that MSG James M. Zalascek is in Cape Fear Valley Hospital not expected to recovery. MSG Zalascek is 74 years old and a veteran of the 549th QM Company in Japan and the US AE SW Board, Fort Bragg, NC

IP: 65.191.68.221

Dave Flynn

City: Crown Point, In.

Message sent: 2006-10-01 22:15:47

Just checking out the web site. Very nice. Wish I could have been at the reunion. I remember Donald Puckett from YPG. Liked working for him.

IP: 67.162.106.36

George R. Coldren

City: Coronado, Calif

Message sent: 2006-09-13 00:21:18

Jump school Ft Bragg NC 12/55 Rigger school Ft Lee Va 4/56 601st Quartermaster Ft Campbell Ky 7/56 - 7/58

IP: 209.205.230.182

1sg Val G. Taggart

City: Ovilla Texas 75154

Message sent: 2006-09-12 22:31:12

Yes Jim I do remember you and Bonnie.Peggie and I are Celibrating our 50th wedding aniversary Sat Sept 16th 2006.

IP: 64.12.116.201

Jim Lambert

City: Lake St Louis MO 63367

Message sent: 2006-09-12 16:00:24

IP:69.179.143.224

Name:

James Fairell

City: Rochester,N.Y.

Message sent: 2006-09-06 10:23:58

To ALL parachute riggers ,especially those of the 82nd in the the 70's, and to those who served in Vietnam at that time. LONG LIVE ALL REDHATS.

IP:205.188.116.11

Debbie Kaye

City: Branson, Mo

Message sent: 2006-08-21 03:28:46

I checked out the pictures. Looked like it was a great time for everyone. I sure enjoyed meeting and singing for many of you at 2004 reunion in Branson, MO. Hope to see you again.

IP: 70.173.243.44

Walter L. Woolfolk

City: Mesa, Arizona

Message sent: 2006-08-10 09:39:39

Roy keeps buggin' my ass, so I'll take a look.

IP: 66.167.42.114

Donald (Don) Gregor LTC RET

City: Hickory, NC 28602

Message sent: 2006-08-10 01:29:28

Jean is still battling severe headaches and stomach problems. No diagnosis for the headaches. Going to Baptist Hopital, Winston Salem next month. Stomach problemsdiagnosed as diverticulitis. New medicines seems to be helping that.

IP: 68.115.155.238

Roy L. Warren, CW4, Ret

City: Fayetteville, NC

Message sent: 2006-08-09 18:08:50

Message:  

I sadly report that I learned today that CSM(Ret) Ronald R. Offt. passed away in Granite City, IL yesterday (8 Aug). He was 68 years old. CSM Oftt had hoped to attend the Cape Canaveral reunion, but contacted me beforehand and said that his cancer treatments would preclude his attendance.

IP: 67.103.98.199

fwbillbedford

City: panamafl

Message:  

Airborneriggerallways

IP: 68.59.92.238

Name:  

Roy L. Warren

City: Fayetteville, NC

Message sent: 2006-07-28 22:59:31

Message:  

SSG Fred Updike who was at the Cape Kennedy reunion was hit in the head while umpiring a softball game and spent several days in the hospital. He is home now and doing well according to Mrs Updike. 1SG Delma Weitman, President of the Red Hat Chapter, had a stroke and is currently recovering in the Cape Fear Hospital here in Fayetteville, NC. CW3 Gaylin Jesmer, Quartermaster of the Red Hat Chapter had a heart attack and underwent by-pass surgery. He is home now and on his way to recovery.

IP: 65.191.68.221

Name:  

Dick Graham

City: Mesa, AZ

Message sent: 2006-07-01 03:44:14

Message:  

Another great reunion. Those who missed it missed a very enjoyable time. Many thanks to Roy and Brenda.

IP: 216.19.216.71

Don Gregor

City: Hickory, NC

Message sent: 2006-06-03 21:41:51

Message:  

Hi! I was looking forward to seeing all the Riggers at Cape Canaveral. However, due to my wifes health we have had to cancel this year. Have one for me. I look forward to seeing you at the next Reunion. Rigger for Life and Happy Landings. Don

IP: 66.190.159.67

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Patti (Dillingham) Cosenza

City: Palm Bay Fl.

Message sent: 2006-05-11 00:34:37

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I am sure alot of you remember my deceased Husband,CW4 Russell E. Dillingham(pinky). I just wanted to share the fact his son joined the US ARMY last summer after basic training at Ft.LeonardWood, Mo he returned home to finish high school which he will May19 2006. Then he will leave for good to active duty ( he has served in the reserve this year) he will finish his training as s MP and off to jump school in the fall.He left Basic training as a E3 and so for is the youngest memeber of his Reserve unit to receive The Army Achievement Medal for scoring a perfect 40 out of 40 with a M16A4. His dad I am sure would be very proud of him as I am. Roy I think I sent you a picture of PFC Dillingham in uniform but never heard anything. I spoke with Bill & Billie Mathis this week I am hoping they atttend the Reunion here in Fl. That Way I can see them again. Also Richard ChitWood,who return to Gulf Port after the storms and is not in good health. Those of you attending the Reunion will love it here KSC is great....We Love it... Hope to hear from some....

IP: 72.154.145.136

John T Higgins Jr.

City: Moore, Ok.

Message sent: 2006-04-30 15:05:31

Rigger in the 82ed, 173rd, 612QM Co. Retired in 1987.

IP: 68.97.122.125

Dr. G. Harry Leafe

City: Houston, TX

Message sent: 2006-04-24 17:58:34

Message:  

Roy - Sherman and I grew up together in Norfolk. He and Sara and my wife and I graduated from High School together. Sherm and I had reconnected in 2004, but last fall his address changed -- I now know why. How sad! Could you please send me any info about Sara's funeral, etc. Also, would you contact Sherm and let him know I would like to reconnect. Thank you. ghl

IP: 4.78.2.161

Elmer R Shelton MSG.Ret

City: Eden

Message sent: 2006-04-12 02:12:28

Message: Great site Roy.

IP: 71.71.6.230

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Darrel Brickertt

City: Indpls Indiana

Message sent: 2006-03-26 17:57:01

Hello fellow Riggers,I'm not sure if u consider me retired or not.E-4 reservist Honerable discharge! Very excited to find a web page about Riggers.E-mail me about anything up and comming events!

IP: 70.236.12.102

Roy L. Warren

City: Fayetteville. NC

Message sent: 2006-03-05 23:44:16

I received word today (6 March) that CW4 Ronald P. Jacob died in a Hopewell Nursing Home where he had been in hospice care for several months. According to my records he would have been 71 years old this coming June. He had served in the 101st Abn Division.

IP: 65.191.68.221

Name:  

CW4 Roy L. Warren

City: Fayetteville, NC

Message sent: 2006-02-18 19:31:03

I just received word that CW3 Donald Puckett will be attending the reunion at Cape Kennedy. We are very happy to have Donald on board.

IP: 216.19.216.71

CW4 (Ret) Roy L. Warren

City: Fayetteville, NC

Message sent: 2006-02-18 19:28:22

I am very sad to report to you today the death of MSG Walter W. Williams at his home in Florida. MSG Williams was 89 years old according to my records. This man was a legend when he was in the Army and was known by the nick name "Weeping Willie". He was a WWII VETERAN retiring after only 22 years and living the quiet life in central Florida. We gave him a plaque in 1995 at the reunion here in Fort Bragg. He was a most generous contributor to the reunion fund over the years. There are pictures on the wall of MSG Williams shaking hands with General Gavin and General Westmoreland. I called another old friend of MSG Williams, 1SG Waldo Deason (when you call Deason be prepared to talk awhile) and 1SG Deason was telling me stories on MSG Williams. 1SG Deason is 84 years old. This death was reported by my dear old friend and mentor down in Florida, CW4 Jack Miller, who is planning on attending the reunion at age 80. In the early years of my Warrant career CW4 Miller guided me in troubled times.

IP: 216.19.216.71

CW4 (Ret) Roy L. Warren

City: Fayetteville. NC

Message sent: 2006-02-14 14:49:19

Once again I am very, very sorry to let you know that Mrs. Virginia (Jeannie) Seitz, 79 years old, has died at her home in Junction City, Ks. Lt/Gen Seitz buried her at Fort Scott. In years past she was the champion tennis player of the Officers' Club there in Kansas and had maintained a pilot license and flew her own airplane. She attended the RETIRED RIGGER REUNION at Branson, Mo in 2004 with General Seitz. I spoke with L/Gen Seitz this morning and he says that he will try to attend the up coming reunion at Cape Kennedy in June. Clear Skies Warren D-8042

IP: 67.103.98.199

Don Gregor (LTC Ret)

City: Hickory, NC

Message sent: 2006-02-05 03:12:54

Hi all fellow and lady Riggers. I am planning to make Cape CXanaveral. My wife has had some really tough health issues and currently has one the Drs. can't even identify let alone fix. Hope to know for sure soon and send Roy the cash. God Bless all and Happy Landings every one.

IP: 24.177.76.36

Name:

Glen E. Ham

City: Atlanta

Message sent: 2006-01-18 00:08:45

Attended Parachute Rigger school Chanute Field IL 1948. Assignments at Itazuke AF Base and Ashyia in Japan 48-51 and March Field CA 51-52.

IP: 24.30.21.150

 Louis F. Tawney

City: Baltimore

Message sent: 2006-01-14 17:28:25

Hi Roy watching all the tapes of the Reunion sure bring back a lot of memories, and when I see all the guys that have passed on I understand your message why we all should attend. I'm so glad I had the chance to see old friends like Gen Morris, Taylor B, McCullum, Roger Hale, Bill Forester before they passed on. Lou

IP: 69.251.130.47

Roy L Warren, CW4 Ret

City: Fayetteville, NC

Message sent: 2006-01-14 01:26:42

I am sorry to inform you of the death of the wife of 1st Sgt Glenn Aasal who lived in Okinawa for the past 40 years or so. She was 76 years old. 1SG Aasal is 86 years old and he says that he is in excellent health. 1SG Aasal in years past was the 1SG of the 549th in Japan in 58,59 and was also in the 101th Abn in WW II. I replaced Mr Aasal in the Camp Chinen parachute shop in 1970 when he retired from the agency.

IP: 216.19.216.71

Roy L Warren, CW4 Ret

City: Fayetteville, NC

Message sent: 2006-01-14 01:12:57

I am sorry to inform you of the death of Sfc James Parker (age 55) here in Fayetteville, NC on 7 January. In years past Sfc Parker had been assigned to the ACE Board and the 82d PM Company. Sfc Parker is survived by his wife Catherine.

IP: 216.19.216.71

john h pinard

City: pembroke nh 03275

Message sent: 2005-12-31 20:53:51

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Fropm 1968 to1978 i was a rigger for 157th cam sq pease nh. i did my training at chunte in 68 if any one else was there let me know.

IP: 24.61.163.178

Name:  

LESTER K. MASON JR

City: Augusta, Maine and Plant City , FL

Message sent: 2005-11-24 16:42:44

Message:  

Great site.

IP: 68.200.114.14

Roy L. Warren

City: Fayetteville, NC

Message sent: 2005-11-05 15:13:21

I am once again sorry to inform you of the death of CW3 Calvin D. (Moon) Mullins. Mullins worked for me in Viet-nam back in the late 60's and was my replacement in IMA when I retired in 83. I would also like to report the death of

SFC Andrew Skalos Jr. who passed away in September of this year here in Fayetteville. Sfc Skalos was a old rigger going back to the late 40's. He was 81 years old when he died. He had served 28 yars in the military service, both Navy and Army.

IP: 65.191.68.221

Name:

Roy L. Warren

City: Fayetteville, NC

Message sent: 2005-10-28 22:56:15

CSM Jerry M. Babb age 71 died at his home here in Fayetteville, NC. He WAS A 187TH Veteran, 508th Veteran and at one time had been the F/Sergeant of the elite Golden Knights. He spent 8 years in Special Forces CSM Babb and I served together in both the 187th and Special Forces.

IP: 65.191.68.221

Name:  

City: Fort Bragg

Message sent: 2005-10-11 16:40:59

I am the Shop Officer for the 623rd Quartermaster Company (AER&S) and we just redeployed from Iraq. We did all tasks from PSD, QRF and Convoy Escorts, with some rigging details. This is a great site and shows the younger riggers that they will develop a lasting friendship, with the ones that they serve with. They have been adopted into an extended family. Thank you for keeping the "ESPIRIT DE CORPS" alive and well in the rigger community. Thank you, v/r Tony

IP: 147.239.118.140

 Tom Cross

Message sent: 2005-10-08 02:40:50

Message:  

Major John Concordia was an outstanding Officer and friend. He was one of the early US Army Riggers for both he and Lt. General Dick Seitz, also an early Rigger, graduated from the US Army Air Force Parachute Rigger Course at Chanute Field in the early days. They were both in the 11th Airborne Division in Japan when I transferred into the 11th in 1947 from the 82nd and was appointed the 11th Airborne Division Parachute Maintenance Officer. They were both very supportive and outstanding mentors for a "newby" who had only packed the then required number of chutes at the WWII Fort Benning Parachute School. John Concordia remained with me until we transferred the 11th Parachute Maintenance Co. to the QMC in 1950. Regards, Tom Cross

IP: 216.19.216.71

Roy L. Warren

City: Fayetteville, NC

Message sent: 2005-09-24 22:57:25

It is with a very sad heart that I inform you of the death of Mrs Sara Williford, wife of B/Gen Sherman Williford. They were on a extended trip in the new RV and had been on the road since early May. More to follow

IP: 65.191.68.221

City: Milton, De

Message sent: 2005-09-24 22:25:15

Served with the 11th QM in Wiesbaden German 68-70

IP: 64.12.116.70

City: alexandria

Message sent: 2005-09-08 04:30:26

Message:  

Awesome site! CPT Jay Johnson CDR, 600th QM Jun 2002-May 2004

IP: 66.171.137.8

City: Fayetteville, NC

Message sent: 2005-09-03 13:49:28

I am sorry to inform you that Mr. Oscar Foote, a long time employee of the Airborne Department at Ft. Lee, and a retired NCO from the US Army, died this morning at 2:15 a.m. in the Colonial Heights hospital. Oscar was 73 years old and had been in frail health for several years tied to an oxygen bottle. Several of the veterans went to Oscar's house to visit him when we were in the Fort Lee area for the reunion in June of this year. Oscar was a very good source of information on veterans around the world and he stayed in touch with many of them. He was admired by many and will be missed by all. The Alvin Small Funeral Home in the Colonial Heights area will be handling the arrangements. Clear Skies Warren D-8042

IP: 67.103.98.199

Name:  

City: Clifton Park, NY

Message sent: 2005-08-21 12:26:08

557th QM Co (AD) 1965-1966 (Left just before "Charles" asked us to leave Frogland); AES Co, 15S&S Bn 1st Cav 1966.

IP: 68.236.142.207

City: Baltimore, Maryland

Message sent: 2005-08-17 03:54:23

I seen the tape of the Ft Lee Reunion and Roy did another great job, it really looks like everyone enjoyed themselves, and it was great seening my old CO Col Cuthbertson, he looked really great. You also did a bang up job with the Riggers site Roy, anyone could see that a lot of work went into it. Lou

IP: 69.251.130.47

Roy L. Warren, CW4, RET

City: Fayetteville, NC

 Message sent: 2005-08-15 12:07:45

CW4 Harold E. (PeeWee) Rodgers (Age82) died at his home on 13 August in Englewood, Florida. PeeWee had served in the Airborne Department (Fort Lee) and the 109th Aerial Supply Company prior to retirement. CW4 Sidney O. Potter has been in the hospital for over 60 days with a 5 way by pass. He is now home in a slow recovery.

IP: 65.191.68.221

Name:  

City:Fayetteville, NC

Message sent: 2005-08-05 02:57:12

It saddens me to inform you that SFC Albert Bartlett, who attended the Fort Lee, Va reunion, passed away Wednesday, 2 Aug, at his home in Florida. He was 74 years old.

IP: 216.19.216.71

Roy L. Warren, CW4, Ret

City: Fayetteville, NC

Message sent: 2005-08-05 02:53:35

Sadly I report to you that Mrs Fern Carhuff, wife of SFC Bob Carhuff had an accident while visiting her daughter out in Colorado. She fell from a horse while riding and is now in the hospital in a coma. SFC Carhuff has been by her side since the accident. Both Sfc John Gagan and myself will stay in touch and keep you informed. Bob and Fern were both at the reunion at Fort Lee and had been out west looking for a place to relocate. Let's put Fern in our prayers.

IP: 216.19.216.71

Roy L. Warren, CW4, RET

City: Fayetteville, NC

Message sent: 2005-06-05 10:38:36

I received the following message from Lou Tawney... "Roy I wont be attending the reunion, my back locked up last Thursday and my wife had to call 911 to get me to the hospital. Monday I had a MRI done on my back, neck and my hips, and I need surgery on my left hip, and both my knee replacements need revisions. I'm in bad pain, can't stand or walk for over two-three minutes because of my knees and left hip, and back and neck. And now the back trouble. I'm presently undergoing some physical therapy, but it doesn't seem to be helping, and the effort to get there and back is really hard. The MRI showed postoperative changes with Epidural fibrosis and marked facet degereration with L3-4, C4-5, C5-6, levels with stenosis, and poserior osteophytic spondylotic changes and annular bulge at C3-4, C4-5, C5-6, and C6-7 with advanced levels of spinal stenosis at each of these levels, and bilateral neuroforaminal narrowing. In other words...I'm really screwed up and hurting, and mostly confined to home because when I'm in the lounge chair, that's the only time I'm not in any pain except for the and back and neck. The knee's and hip are really in very bad shape and they want to operate, but I don't want to go through that again, and the doctor said they couldn't guarantee the results would be that great with the advanced case of degenerative arthritis I have. You had better remove my name from any further reunions mailings Roy, I'm now beyond being able to attend them. Lou"

IP: 216.19.216.71

Name: Bob Carhuff

City: Charlotte

Message sent: 2005-05-14 11:02:09

Message:  

I was shocked to hear the new's of an old friend Lloyd Godfrey. I used to stop by the ACE board and see him once in a while, he never changed, alwaws glad to see me and talk of all the guys he served with. He was a great person,leader and friend I will miss him.

IP: 24.74.151.15

Name: Roy L. Warren, CW4, RET

City: Fayetteville, NC

Message sent: 2005-05-13 02:22:52

Message:  

I am sorry to inform you that SGM Lloyd S. Godfrey passed away on 11 May here in Fayetteville at his home. SGM Godfrey was 70 years old and had been the S/Major of the ACE BOARD when he retired and then worked in the maintenance section as a civilian employee for a number of years. Sgt Godfrey and I were together in the 82d PM Co in the early 60's and he also served in the 549th in the mid-60's.

IP: 66.57.37.197

Roy Warren

City: Fayetteville, NC

Message sent: 2005-04-20 19:00:29

Received word from CW5 Waldo at Fort Lee, Va that he had received a phone call from Pfc Darrell F. Branstetter that CW4 Lloyd McCullough had died at age 92 at his home in Beaver Creek, Ohio. I spoke with 1st Sgt Weitman (President of the Red Hat Chapter) and he to confirmed that Pfc Branstetter had called him with the same information. CW4 McCullough was a member of the original 48 members of the parachute test platoon and he was a parachute rigger. He did attend the RETIRED RIGGER REUNION 2000 here at Bragg and he did received his plaque. CW4 McCullough lived with his wife Erin, who is 84 years old and had enjoyed a active life right up till his death. I spoke with Erin (his wife) today and she told me that he died in a nursing home after between transfered thru Wright/Patterson AF Base to the Dayton, Ohio General Hospital. They felt they had him stablized so they placed him in a nursing home for supervisory care. He died this past Monday night (18th April). The funeral will be this coming Monday, 25th April (because so many people are coming in from all over the United States) Tobais Funeral Home in Dayton-Xenia, Ohio are handling all the arrangements. In the course of all this I have spoken to L/General Seitz, (84 years old) 1st Sgt Waldo Deason (84 years old) MSG Walter Williams (87 years old) SMG James Shaffer (78) years old and I tried to call 1sg Thurman Weaks, but couldn't reach him. Any one having a phone number on 1sg Weaks please E MAIL ME OR CALL ME. Clear Skies Warren D-8042

IP: 192.204.130.252

City: Lewiston, Idaho

Message sent: 2005-04-11 00:05:27

Roy, I am trying like hell to get to Ft. Lee. Just found out I can get there/then. Check is in the mail. I'd like the Wash.D.C. trip, but understand if full. I was in the Abn.Dept.,Ft.Lee 1968-9,between tours in RVN.We met in Nha Trang when I ran the 101st AES Platoon. I was airdrop officer in RVN with 1st Log and USARV 69-70. More later. Rich Moore (former CPT)

IP: 67.108.46.123

City: Fayetteville

Message sent:  2005-03-20 11:24:03

Received the following from Lou Tawney [[[I can't believe Paul is gone Roy, I wish I could have been there with him. He was one of my closest friends, we played baseball togather back in the 549th and he really surprised me how good he played for a guy that hasn't played baseball for such a long time, We had a hell of a great team back in 1962 & 1963 IN SAGAMI DEPOT, we played all Japanese teams, companies, high schools, and a couple of colleges. Paul played shortstop, and like I said he really surprised me at how good he was. The post engineers at the depot replaced all the burned out lights for the team, and then Capt Cuthbertson gave the team off at 3:00PM every afternoon to practice, we went something like 36 wins and only 13 losses, we even got our companies name in the Stars and Stripes newspaper, and in the local Japanese paper after we played in a Japanese Baseball Tournament, and won it, we had a big Japanese Baseball Tournament flag on display in Capt Cutbertson office. The left field fence at the depot was about 330 ft, and all of us players always tried to hit one over the fence, guess who was the first on the team to hit one ovwer the fence? That's right Paul was, and after he came into the dougout, he pulled out his pipe and lit it up and said, hey Lou, that's how you do it!!! :-) Lou]]]

IP: 216.19.216.71

Name:  

City: Fayetteville, NC

Message sent: 2005-03-19 09:50:42

Received the following from LTC Dave Ling in Florida: [[[Roy, it was great to hear from you the other day, When I answered in the affirmative, I was unaware of a Homeland Security exercise that requires me to be in the county during that time for which I am in a primary role. It is certainly with a heavy heart that I withdraw my positive RSVP and cancel any plans for attending this year. Good luck and best wishes to many of my heroes from over the years. Dave Ling]]]

IP: 216.19.216.71

Roy L. Warren, CW4, RET

City: Fayetteville, NC

Message sent: 2005-03-18 22:20:23

Once again with a sad heart I must inform you of the death of my long time friend CW4 Paul Vaglienti. Paul was 74 years old and had been in frail health for almost one year, but he fought it like a true Airborne Soldier. Paul was the best man at my wedding here in Fort Bragg in 1996. CW4 VAGLIENTI spent his last assignment at Fort Benning and retired in the Columbus area where he lived and worked until his death. CW4 Vaglienti was a true gentleman at all times and he will be missed.

IP: 216.19.216.71

billbedford

City: panamacityfl 32404

Message sent: 2005-03-18 13:40:26

Roy will see you in Fortlee june <my money will be in the mail apr first was out of town all feb bill

IP: 68.59.54.80

Roy L. Warren, CW4, RET

City: Fayetteville, NC

Message sent: 2005-03-11 22:59:56

I received the following email from COL(Ret)John Dawley. I'm sure many of you served with him.--Roy [[[ Dear Roy: I sincerely appreciate the newsletter and the information on the reunion. I too think of General Morris frequently. He promoted me to Captain and was a superb mentor. He was always very good to me. I was fortunate to have worked for him. Being a Rigger and having the privilege of working with and for countless terrific airborne soldiers was the highlight of my military career. Life has been very good to us both in the Army and now in retirement. We live in Chicago where I am Vice President, Operations for Ability One Corporation. Jenny and I regretfully will not be able to attend this year's reunion. Our annual National Sales Meeting is being held that week in Colorado Springs. Thanks again for the invitation. There are many people attending that I would like to see. Hopefully we can attend sometime down the road. Best wishes to you and everyone attending the reunion. Have a great time! Sincerely, John John E. Dawley, Jr. Colonel, QM US Army Retired ]]]

IP: 216.19.216.71

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Dick Graham

City: Mesa AZ

Message sent: 2005-03-05 18:07:17

 Received an email yesterday from LTC Dave Cline. He's home after heart bypass surgery and says everything's fine. He'll be at the reunion.

IP: 216.19.216.71

Name:  

Roy L. Warren, CW4, RET

City: Fayetteville, NC

Message sent: 2005-02-21 00:54:08

Received a E mail from Ltc Dave Kline that he was undergoing heart by-pass surgery on the 28th Feb. Ltc Kline was CO of the 612th QM in the mid-1970s.

IP: 66.57.37.197

Name: Roy L. Warren, CW4, RET

City: Fayetteville, NC

Message sent: 2005-01-21 14:31:33

Just to let you know that I spoke with Col Bill Foley and he has just been released from a 6 week hospital stay in Williamsburg for a perforated Intestine. Col Foley is 78 years old and was the CO of the 426th at Campbell on two occasions and the Director of the Abn Department at Fort Lee, Va and also the President of the AESW Board at Bragg. Col Foley served a total of 35 years and was a true friend to ALL RIGGERS and established or help establish the WARRANT OFFICER HALL OF FAME. Col Foley says he will be at Fort Lee for the reunion and that his check is in the mail.

IP: 66.57.37.197

City: Richmond

Message sent: 2005-01-19 15:30:56

Message: Leaning forward.

IP: 67.101.56.214

City: fayetteville, arkansas

Message sent: 2005-01-18 22:40:36

 To all who read this. I've got my calender marked route planned for the trip to Ft Lee in the summer. Hope many of you can make it there as well. See ya. Sam

IP: 63.190.112.40

City: Sebring FL

Message sent: 2005-01-18 12:32:11

 I never saw the wisdom of jumping out of a perfectly good airplane. But I am a childhood friend of Roy's. We delivered newspapers together etc. Go airborne! I'll take the train. Just kidding, Airborne troops are vital to our total forces. I salute you.

IP: 152.163.100.69

City: Mt Holly NJ

Message sent: 2005-01-17 18:29:43

I will not be able to make the reunion in June.  Grandson is getting married on that weekend, look forward to the next one.

IP: 209.247.222.91

Roy L. Warren, CW4, RET

Message sent: 2004-09-24 11:20:58

It saddens me to report the death of MSG Donald K. Gallihugh here in the Fayetteville area. MSG Gallihugh served in the 612th and 82d Abn PM Co back in the late 50's and early 60's. MSG Gallihugh was 71 years old.

IP: 66.57.33.146

Name:  

Roy L. Warren, CW4, RET

Message sent: 2004-09-24 11:13:36

I once again am very sad to report to you that my dear ole friend and the best man at my wedding , CW4 Paul Vaglienti is having a problem with lung cancer. He had surgery in August and is not starting chemo/radiation treatment for another several weeks. CW4 Vaglienti is 74 years old. Friends of his should give him a call. If you need his phone number call me.

IP: 66.57.33.146

City: Wabash Indiana

Message sent: 2004-09-20 13:35:51

It's good to be able to talk to someone who has walked on my foot path. My total years of service(thanks to pres Truman) amounted only to 1949 / 1953 however these years I'll always remember. Stay hooked up and in the best...Airborne....Clarence

IP: 65.178.144.53

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City: Hopewell, VA

Message sent: 2004-08-30 12:24:04

Just checking in to see who I may know that is still around the Rigger Neighborhood. Some of you may not know this but the WO insignia the Rising Eagle we as WO's wore for many, many yeas has been replaced with the QM insigna effective 9 July 2004. Change is constant isn't it.. Regards CW5 Waldo 35 + years and still kicking...

IP: 198.26.122.12

Name:  

Roy L. Warren, CW4, RET

Message sent: 2004-08-26 20:09:11

Received a phone call that Ltc Jack Evans had died on the 22nd August at Fort Lee, Va. Ltc Evans was the brother of Ltc Tony Evans who had commanded the 612th QM in years passed.

IP: 66.57.33.146

City: Youngstown, OH

Message sent: 2004-08-19 14:15:37

Looking for riggers that served either w/82d QM at Bragg fr 12/67 to 8/69 or w/B Co.,426 S&S Bn, 101st Abn Div in NAM fr 8/69 to 7/70

IP: 64.108.118.97

Terry Richard Wallace

City: Sun City Ctr, FL 33573

Message sent: 2004-08-18 14:51:22

Angela and I enjoyed seeing all our wonderful friends in Branson, Mo. for Rigger Reunion 2004. We look forward to seeing all of you again for Rigger Reunion 2005.If any of you are in our area,drop by for a vist. Call(813)642-0212

IP: 209.240.205.68

Roy L. Warren, CW4, RET

Message sent: 2004-08-17 09:59:43

Just to let you know that SFC James Robert Ray Sr, Ret died this morning at 9am at his home in Weaverville, NC Sfc Gagan and I had went to visit him this past Sunday. Funeral arrangement are pending. CW3 Lamonica is assisting Jimmy's wife Doris there in Asheville. Both Lamonica and his wife Kathy had worked with Jimmy's wife Doris at Mills Manufacturing Company for over 15 years. Jimmy would have been 64 this coming November.

IP: 66.57.33.146

Roy L. Warren, CW4, RET

Message sent: 2004-08-01 19:33:30

Once agan, bad, bad news. SFC James R. Ray is in the hospital in Asheville, NC with a very serious condition. His medical staff has given him 6 to 9 months. Sfc Ray was in Special Forces and the 549th. He is in his mids 60's. If you would like to call him, the phone at his bed side is (828)213-3003. He would love to hear from old friends.

IP: 66.57.33.146

DEREK ARMITAGE

City: Andover Hants UK

Message sent: 2004-07-18 17:08:28

 I hope that I may be the first UK Air Despatcher to log in.The Air Despatch Association here in the Uk ,of which I am the Chairman ,has 467 members. We hold our reunion annualy, last year Del Wietman( one of yours and two others join us here).There will always be a welcome here for all you guys & dolls, anytime. Green On. Derek Armitage

IP: 195.93.33.11

Roy L. Warren, CW4, RET

2004-07-16 09:17:26

This is the news guess book which I feel will serve our purpose. I am trying hard to get a newsletter out by the 1th August. One of our Rigger friends, SFC James Ray up in Asheville, NC has just been told he has a real bad case of cancer. Jimmy is 63 years old. Let me hear from some of you guys on the guess book.

IP: 66.57.33.146