I was in co. d 2 construction platoon .Ft. Hood from the begining.took the long slow train to Oakland then the U.S General John Pope to nam. we lived like animals in tents dug in trenches with sand bag bunkers between the tents.took showers in bug infested water and shit in buckets. we had no rear area to go to that had a hootch type building. there were no infantry or artillery to help us, we did it ourselves. I as well as the rest of us lived in fear nitely, the vc were there. nobody showed their rank including the capt. who always wore plaid shorts and a t shirt. I cant forget this crap because I took movies of it all the time. jones,price,strassner,kazins ki,wildnour,musac,giles,rees e,cunningham,oneal,ferro,dob bs, grey,hodges,and more were in my platoon

To Ted Covington - welcome aboard! In looking at your MOS you must have been in Earthmoving Platoon of C Company when Norm Goodman was hit. If you look at the C Company roster, you will notice that we have a large EM Platoon membership, including many of us who were there when that mortar landed in the platoon sleeping area. Norm had 6 brothers and sisters, all of whom are members of the 589th Association and most of whom show up at the reunions every year. Knowing them has been great. It is unfortunate that you are listed under B Company rather than C Company, but B Company is OK - fortunately you avoided A Company.

Thanks Perry for the tip about Red Owl, I just got off the phone with him.It was good to talk to him after all these years. Thanks again, that's what it's all about.

Hello to my brother's of the 589th sorry that I can't be at the reunion this year, but God willing will be there next year because I'm retiring. I was with C Co. From January 69 to June 69 then transferred to B Co. Up to November 69. I was there in song pha when Goodman got hit in a mortar attack. I was right behind him running to a Bunker.The blast knocked me down.Goodman was a good Guy & a good soldier. I went to his memorial there in Vietnam. They built a basketball court with his name God bless / Ted Covington

Stumbling around on the web, I found this thread. My father was Richard Weaver from Pearland, Tx. I have seen his name here a couple times. He passed away in '94, but I'm hoping to get some stories aboutancient his time in Vietnam. Email is psychodillo@yahoo.com

Thanks Willie, Tom, and Nick. We debating whether to drive or fly up to Missouri.

Frank - You are in luck buddy and as a matter of fact Robert Red Owl is a 589th Member and you can find his contact info under D Co on the 589th Member Page. I hope you have a good conversation with him. If you have lost your log-in info please send me an email and I will give it to you Brother.

I was in B Co. from March 68 to March 69. Iam looking for a buddy who was in D Co. then extended for B Co. His name was Robert Red-Owl. This would have been late 68,or very early 69. Like me, he worked on heavy equipment. If anyone has any info I would like to get in touch with my old buddy. Welcome home to all !

Bob, WELCOME HOME. I was in D Co. Apr 67 to Apr 68. I help form the Bn. at Fort Hood then went to Nam on the boat with the Bn. Hope to see you in Branson at the reunion.

Bobby I was in A co.Dec 67-Dec 68.My wife Anita and I are looking forward to meeting you and your wife.I think you will really have a good time.Welcome home and welcome to the reunion. See you in Branson. Tommy

Bobby, I was in C Co 67-68 and want to say Welcome Home. I am sure you and your wife will enjoy the reunion. This will be our fourth and we really enjoy them. Glad you can make it.

My wife and I are planning to come the reunion for the first time. I was in B Co. 70-71.

Gerald Jones, I think I remember you. Are you coming to the reunion in Sep. I you do I will see you there.