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In memory of my fellow Vietnam helicopter pilots who were killed in that war the following were lost on DEC 14th and 15th. God bless them all.

DEC 14

1963 MAJ James H. Allred (USA) -- 117 AHC, Age 38, Twin Falls, Idaho
1967 1LT Haron L. Brown II (USAR) -- 240 AHC, Age 24, Huntington, West Virginia
1967 WO1 William K. Clawson (USAR) -- 240 AHC, Age 24, Linden, Indiana
1970 WO1 Paul R. Brass (USAR) -- 326 MED 101 ABN, Age 21, St Charles, Illinois
1970 WO1 Randall G. Freeman (USAR) -- 326 MED 101 ABN, Age 22, Sac City, Iowa
1971 CW2 Otha L. Perry (USAR) -- 1 AVN BDE, Age 30, Detroit, Michigan (CW2 Perry's body was never recovered)

Tributes to WO1 Paul R. Brass and WO1 Randall G. Freeman : KIA, Thua Thien, South Vietnam.

Remembering a Friend
Paul was a family friend and an upperclassman of mine at Marmion Military Academy. He and his older brother Mike looked out for me when I first entered Marmion. I rode with him to school and he helped me to ADJUST to the Military way. He is never far from my thoughts, as he was a personable and caring guy. I will always remember him.
James Iding - Friend

A Countries Favorite Son, a Fine Man, and a Great Friend
Randy wasn't only my cousin, he was my best friend in school. Even at a young age, he seemed to always do the right things, was polite, caring and smart. I admired him even as young as I was. I lost track of him for some years, and accidently found out what happened to him from my 1st. cousin. He excelled at what ever he did, as a person and in everything he seemed to do. He is only one of many fine young men who fought and gave their lives for their country, but I am proud to have know him, and still miss him today. He is my hero, just one of the many, always remember.

Unit patch of the 326th Med Det.

DEC 15

1969 WO1 Dee A. Hyden (USAR) -- 176 AHC, Age 21, Amarillo, Texas
1969 1LT Don E. Stockton Jr. (USAR) -- 176 AHC, Age 24, Sherwood, Oregon

WO1 Hyden and 1Lt Stockton were killed along with 2 other crewmembers and a passenger when their UH-1 flare ship went inadvertent IFR at night and crashed. Two of the crewmembers (SP5 Donald R. Rose and SP5 Larry D. Keeler) were scheduled to go home the next day, but wanted one last flight before they left.

IN THE SHADOW OF THE BLADE

SCOUTS OUT!

"If it be the pleasure of Heaven that my country shall require
the poor offering of my life, the victim shall be ready. But while
I live, let me have a country, or at least the hope of a country, - and that a free country.
But whatever may be our fate, be assured ... this declaration will stand.
It may cost treasure, it may cost blood; but it will stand,
and it will richly compensate for both ...
And live or die, survive or perish, I am for the declaration.
It is my living sentiment, and, by the blessing of God, it shall be my dying sentiment:
independence now, and independence forever!"

- Attributed to John Adams
Signing the Declaration of Independence

Patriot Salute!