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Posted: 02/10/2010 Name: Bob Williams Message: Tom, thanks for posting the information on Ned White. He probably had the most important job at Camp Merrill--he hauled the chow from Ft. Gillem to Camp Merrill every day. A month after arriving at camp, Ned provided me a room in their old garage where I stayed until I found better quarters. I worked with his sons and rode horses for them. He loved Camp Merrill. I visited the family tonight and they are doing well considering the circumstances. |
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Posted: 02/06/2010 Name: Joe Mattison Message: I was the Operations NCO at Camp Merrill back in 1983. Pappy Hudson died of natural causes, and was cremated. His last request was to have Military Funeral Service at Camp Merrill with a Firing Party and Bugler. He then wanted his ashes scattered over the TVD. I was the one who did that for him, out of a helicopter. That's about all I can say about that particular event. I'd never met Pappy Hudson personally. I just had the honor of taking care of his final request. I understand that he was a Veteran of WWII, Korea and Viet Nam if memory serves me correctly with regards to his history. There was a large turnout of both family and friends at the Funeral Service. Immediately after the Funeral Services, he was taken aboard the Helo for his last trip up the TVD. The helo was a UH1H, and I'm almost positive that it was 1983. Regards, Joe Mattison |
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Posted: 01/07/2010 Name: Bob Williams Message: Thanks, Steve. I was determined to drive to camp from Blairsville. You kept me from making a dumb decision. Next month the Fallen Ranger nominations are due. I still need information on Bob Myhrie, Frank Lincoln, Emory Parrish, & James Lee. I have the information on Pete Neves & Joseph Castagna. If we don't have the required Bio and photo, we will have to rotate the name to next year. Unfortunately, past experience has shown that if the information isn't turned in by the February meeting, it does not get turned in before the ceremony in May. |
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Posted: 11/06/2009 Name: Steve Hawk Message: Rangers The Critter Cookout will be held in conjunction with the 5th RTB Open House at Camp Frank Merril on 29 May 2010. Friday night prior will be the Fish Fry with all the fixins on the 28th. We will serve Saturday around 1630 hours and have the USMRA meeting at 1800 hours. Rangers and families are Welcomed. I know many of you have been waiting and we just received guidance from 5th RTB Command which gave us the dates and their requests. Now you know, plan accordingly. See you there. Rangers Lead the Way Ranger Hawk |
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Posted: 11/03/2009 Name: Al P. Message: So sorry to hear about Jim, would liked to have come to the service, but had to work. He made the best BBQ sauce I've ever had. He will be missed by all that knew him. |
