Dedicated to the Marines & Sailors who participated in Desert Shield and Desert Storm! 
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Sunday 02/29/2004 6:34:35pm
Name: Sangi
Homepage:  
E-Mail: pipeman3168@hotmail.com
Referred By: search engine
Status: civilian
EAS - Last Rank  
City - State - Occupation:  
Message: I will be getting together with Carrol and Chosa in order to put the video on DVD. Once this has been completed we will post how and when to order copies. All procedes less cost of copying and S&H will go to taskforce grizzly.org in order to help offset the cost Mcgehee is putting forward. If you guys can spare a few bucks, I'm sure Kauffman and Mcgehee would appreciate some help in their efforts to bring Lane and Porters families to the reunion and also the cost of the web site.
Favorite Story: Still cant remember a damn thing.


Sunday 02/29/2004 7:18:13am
Name: David McGinty
Homepage:  
E-Mail: usmsea@yahoo.com
Referred By: buddy
Status: civilian
EAS - Last Rank E-4
City - State - Occupation:  
Message: Thanks Mike for all your hard work. My wife and I had a great time. It was nice to see everyone.
Favorite Story: Watching the old videos that Sangi brought.


Saturday 02/28/2004 4:14:22am
Name: Ditto
Homepage:  
E-Mail:  
Referred By: search engine
Status: civilian
EAS - Last Rank  
City - State - Occupation: Detroit
Message: Hey all, I'm on AIM as EMUChopper, shoot me your screen name and it'll be easier to stay in touch.
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Saturday 02/28/2004 3:13:45am
Name: Jim Carrell
Homepage:  
E-Mail: taag_yur_it@bellsouth.net
Referred By: search engine
Status: civilian
EAS - Last Rank  
City - State - Occupation: Pensacola, FL
Message: Watch it today fellas. It comes on @ 1100 Central time.
Favorite Story: Then go to here and buy it. If needed you can, leave a "preview rating of it" like I did.

http://shopping.discovery.com/stores/servlet/Product
Display?catalogId=10000&storeId=10000&langId=-1&prod
uctId=55325&categoryId=22608


Friday 02/27/2004 3:33:31pm
Name: Juan "Alphabet" Ontiverossoto
Homepage:  
E-Mail: jo8541@yahoo.com
Referred By: search engine
Status: other branch
EAS - Last Rank SGT with the 19th SFG
City - State - Occupation: San Jose, Ca
Message: FYI
The Dicovery Channel HALO Free Fall School will be on again tomorrow 2/28 at 12pm and 1pm(PST) Parts 1 and 2
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Friday 02/27/2004 2:59:12pm
Name: Larry watson
Homepage: http://woodlot.com/vietnam/index.html
E-Mail: Ljskw@wmconnect.com
Referred By: search engine
Status: USMC
EAS - Last Rank E-4
City - State - Occupation: Bowie, Texas, cattle rancher
Message: I have heard that my old squad was on the "point" when youse guys went over the fence into Kuwait. I just read TFG story. I served with Kilo 3/7 2nd. squad 3rd. Plt.. You guys done good! Proud of you!
Favorite Story: Check out what was happenning with Kilo and Mike on Feb. 23rd. 1969. Search "a company called Mike". read "weber's story" or "23rd. Feb."
Semper Fi!


Friday 02/27/2004 2:05:55pm
Name: D. Shaun Chosa
Homepage:  
E-Mail: wickedson@hotmail.com
Referred By: search engine
Status: civilian
EAS - Last Rank  
City - State - Occupation:  
Message: Just wanted to say thanks to Mike for all his hard efforts in bringing the right people together to make this all happen. And personally for hooking me up! Also thanks to David Pennington for all his extra help and taxi service, you'll be set in MinneSO TAAA!
Favorite Story: Hanging out with some damned outstanding
Marines. I remember so many of these guys as young men, grown now, with families, I am extremely proud to have served with you all. Stay in touch....you too Rudy!
Semper Fi leatherdevils!!


Friday 02/27/2004 11:47:45am
Name: Sheamus Cullen
Homepage:  
E-Mail: sheamus.cullen@ubs.com
Referred By: buddy
Status: civilian
EAS - Last Rank  
City - State - Occupation: NYC - Account Manager
Message: Just found the HALO DVD set on the Discovery Channel website for $29.95 ships out April 15, 2004. I'll tell you Schindler looks great, he makes freefall look easy. I just sent him an email to get his address, so my guys and myself can send a CARE package to him. That guy's career is what we all wished we could've become in the Corps. Do you guys remember him and Gerstandt used to be roommates talk about a gungy group their head looked like the MCI library.
Favorite Story: Sangi & Knauls Las Vegas 2004, they cant wait for Tampa Bay 2006.


Friday 02/27/2004 9:19:53am
Name: Ditto
Homepage:  
E-Mail:  
Referred By: search engine
Status: civilian
EAS - Last Rank  
City - State - Occupation: Detroit
Message: What a trip! If anyone TIVO'd it, it might be nice to burn it to DVD and ship him a copy.
Favorite Story:  


Friday 02/27/2004 5:58:55am
Name: Jim Carrell
Homepage:  
E-Mail: taag_yur_it@bellsouth.net
Referred By: search engine
Status: civilian
EAS - Last Rank  
City - State - Occupation: Pensacola, FL Mechanical Engineer
Message: I watched it. I think I shed a few tears here and there. Seeing Rick in his normal form. TOUGH! Man hasn't changed a bit. To quote Rick,... "Aieyuuuuuuuu NASTEEE!"
Favorite Story: Mucho Love Mike. Anytime and Thanks!


Thursday 02/26/2004 9:12:12am
Name: McGehee
Homepage: http://www.taskforcegrizzly.org
E-Mail: mcgehee@taskforcegrizzly.org
Referred By: search engine
Status: civilian
EAS - Last Rank Cpl
City - State - Occupation: San Mateo, CA
Message: First and foremost I would like to thank John Porter, Tom and April Lane for visiting and giving us the opportunity to meet with you. Our reunion would not be complete without your attendance... THANK YOU!

I can't say enough how great it was to see everyone back together... and I want to thank the Marines, Sailors and family members that made the trek out and who have helped get this operation moving... can't say enough how memorable this was.

Personally, I would like to thank:
Jim Fulks- for donating money for meals... sorry you had a death in the family and was unable to attend.
Ed Conger - for correcting some misunderstandings and putting up with Savage's cursing.
Darlene and Keith Hilton- for locating Lima Co., helping organize the reunion, appropriating door prizes.
Knauls- for locking on our rooms.
Kauffman- for locating our fallen brothers family.
Chosa- for busting out our t-shirts.
Carrell- always lending a hand.
Ditto- for all the great stories.
Sangi- for always doing dumb stunts that make me laugh.
Corral- locking on TAPS at the reunion.
Savage- for you nonstop cursing.
Gadsen- great speech... couldn't say it any better.
Hylton & Forget- for still being in the USMC... kicking down doors and kicking in teeth.
Edwards- sharing your story... enough said.
Cullen- for not being in jail.
Clovis- being the funniest (alcohol induced) cop I've ever seen.
Pennington- local Motor T and S-3.
Cordero, Wessel, Dionisio, Alsteens, Bergman, Boufford, Brooks, Buch, Garcia, Kettle, Lind, Martinez (Marty), Martinez (TC), McGinty, Mills, Neitzel, Ontiverisotto, Slater, Snell, Cordero, Dionisio and Wessel - for showing up and making our event possible.
Marine Corps League- for setting up a great dinner and allowing us gather for a reunion.

Reflecting back on our Saturday night muster... I think it's safe to say that we all had closure of some type... amongst ourselves, for shedding light on our past experiences and having the opportunity to visit with Christian and Brian's family. I left Las Vegas with a greater sense of relief and belonging... one thing we cannot deny is that WE ARE STILL BROTHERS AND WILL ALWAYS BE FAITHFUL!
Favorite Story: Saving Sangi from giving the girls $100 dollar bills instead of $1 dollar bills. Don't worry, the girls still got their $100... I think that's where I lost my credit card... they ran up a $100 dollar charge anyway!


Wednesday 02/25/2004 8:24:54pm
Name: David Pennington
Homepage:  
E-Mail: penningtonfamily2@cox.net
Referred By: search engine
Status: civilian
EAS - Last Rank  
City - State - Occupation:  
Message: Dont forget that Schindler has a show on the Discovery Chanel Feb 26.

Free Fall School
Favorite Story:  


Wednesday 02/25/2004 7:13:33pm
Name: Doc Kettle
Homepage:  
E-Mail: dkettle@cox.net
Referred By: search engine
Status: civilian
EAS - Last Rank  
City - State - Occupation: San Diego
Message: I wanted to reiterate what everyone has been saying about Sat. Thanks Mike, Kauffman, the Hiltons, and everyone that attended. I don't think my stomach will heal for a while from all the laughing. I thought that Sat. might turn into a "I love you man" fest, however since it didn't let me say "I love you all" (not the same love as Sangi and Knauls share.) Can't wait till Tampa, but I'm sure my liver can.
Favorite Story: I know what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas buuut.... I had three marines on Sunday afternoon say " Doc, I can't go out another night." So Sunday evening the four of us mysteriously ended up outside a club. Curiously the club was just finishing a male review. Turns out the demographics included 88 women, three marines and one corpsman. WOW!!! Only in Vegas. What a night. It was off the hook.


Wednesday 02/25/2004 5:48:01pm
Name: Edwards,Ron
Homepage:  
E-Mail: Eddieatrac@aol.com
Referred By: search engine
Status: civilian
EAS - Last Rank  
City - State - Occupation: Racine,WI
Message: I just wanted to say thank you to all the people who set this up .I don't know waht to say but THANK YOU !!!!! i HAD A GREAT TIME AND WILL HAVE GOOD MEMORIES OF SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE CLUB. I can't wait till the next time we see each other .Hopefully we will have more people joining us.If any one is going to be in the WISCONSIN aera give me a call we shall hook up (262)638-9750.Party Wisconsin style .(beer and bikes).Again Thank you to all you did a wonderful job .You are true Brothers
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Wednesday 02/25/2004 11:18:59am
Name: BRIAN KNAULS
Homepage:  
E-Mail: knuttsl137@yahoo.com
Referred By: search engine
Status: civilian
EAS - Last Rank  
City - State - Occupation: LAS VEGAS, NV
Message: OK!! OK!! THANKS KEITH!! LIKE I SAID. IF THERE'S NO BLOOD OR POLICE REPORT. I'M NOT HAVING SEX!!!! I'LL GET AT YOU LATER SANGI!!! XOXOXO!!

"NUTTS"
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Wednesday 02/25/2004 10:13:52am
Name: keith hilton
Homepage:  
E-Mail: khilton@netcommander.com
Referred By: search engine
Status: civilian
EAS - Last Rank  
City - State - Occupation: decatur, tx
Message: i had a great time. it was good to see alot of old friends and make new friends(carroll). i hope to see everyone at the next. thanks to mcgehee for getting the ball rolling. thanks to kauffman for getting lane and porter's family to the reunion.
Favorite Story: the four block? walk to freemont street. knauls mouthing about north l.v. police and running into the traffic light control box. then kauffman almost getting the police called for arguing with the security guard at the mortuary. then sangi running into the guy wire, and barking at the guard dog. on the way back from glitter gulch with sangi and ditto, sangi had to expel some gastric contents. ditto will all his compassion making a comment about the plentiful colors in the vomit.then to find out the next morning that sangi awoke with knauls in his bed with him.


Wednesday 02/25/2004 9:01:10am
Name: Sheamus Cullen
Homepage:  
E-Mail: sheamus.cullen@ubs.com
Referred By: buddy
Status: civilian
EAS - Last Rank  
City - State - Occupation: NYC - Account Manager
Message: To quote the late great Bob Hope "Thanks for the Memories". I just returned back to NYC on Tuesday 2/24/04. I cannot put into words how great this reunion was for me. For all those who missed this one, make sure you don't miss the next one. Your all a great bunch of guys and I was proud to serve with each and everyone of you. The parties in Vegas were great, and best of all no NJP. Semper Fi!
Favorite Story: Too many to list from Vegas & the Corps.


Wednesday 02/25/2004 0:19:31am
Name: OMAR GADSDEN
Homepage:  
E-Mail: OGEEZEEHNYC@AOL.COM
Referred By: buddy
Status: civilian
EAS - Last Rank STAFF SERGEANT
City - State - Occupation: NEW YORK CITY TRAIN OPERATOR
Message: DAM DEVIL DOGS I HAD A GREAT TIME AND CAN'T WAIT TILL THE NEXT.EVERYBODY BE SAFE AND TAKE CARE OF YOUR FAMILIES!EVER IN NYC HOLLA AT ME 212 281 5477
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Tuesday 02/24/2004 7:55:18pm
Name: Rudy
Homepage:  
E-Mail: taag_yur_it@bellsouth.net
Referred By: search engine
Status: civilian
EAS - Last Rank  
City - State - Occupation: Pensacola, FL Mechanical Engineer
Message: Guys, it was great. I cannot get the smile off of my face. Although my lungs are clearing up. A few shout outs;
Favorite Story: Sav: I agree TOTALLY! Steens was "appreciated" by all. Talk about an EXAMPLE of WILL-POWER!
Ditto: I had to bust out the dictionary for your "poem" and it made a lot of sense. You were right!
BUUUUUUUUUUUUCH: Tall MA FUCKA!
Chosa: Tis good to see a fellow OLDER NCO!
Conger: You look great. Looking forward to seeing you in Texas along with Brad, and Keith.
Brad: Thanks man. Especially for the little things that no one noticed that you did.
"Mrs" Hilton: Thanks. I have NO other way of saying anything else. I hope it says it all.
Keith H: Love ya too,... even though you really LOVED me!
Marty TC: It was great to see someone there, SHORTER THAN ME! Heh heh heh.


I have to get going,... I will toss some more on here soon. To those of you whom did not make it, plan on another in the summer, 2 years. Tampa FL.


Tuesday 02/24/2004 5:55:43pm
Name: Buch
Homepage: