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Kevin From: Website: E-mail:	All Yes, I knew Sgt. Teixeira fairly well back about 39 years ago. I was his driver on A34, platoon Sgt’s tank from training at Ft. Carson to Vietnam, July ’68 through when he was transferred in early ’69. He was a pretty tough Platoon Sgt., but fair. He taught me many lessons in life about duty, honor, country, respect and just about every thing you needed to know about being a good soldier. Sgt Tex left us before our time outside of Khe Sanh in April of “69 when we lost Lt. McGahee’s driver on A35, SP5 Dave Lacey. That was the worst night of my entire tour over there, as we had a replacement for Sgt. Tex that could not or would not fulfill his duties. As I remember he was shipped out in a matter of days. If it were not for the training and leadership A company had I am quite sure there would have been no survivors of that night. It is time that I personally thank Sgt. Tex, CPT Brown (sorry sir you will always be CPT to me) CSM Joe Offutt and many of the shake and bake NCO’s that made it possible foe me to come home and have a family complete with grand kids. My father always told me that luck was the residue of design and this case I truly believe it to be true. I know that some of you were lucky enough to see him again at the first reunion in Louisville, but I did not. I am sorry I missed that wonderful opportunity. Sgt. Tex, you will forever be in my thoughts and prayers. Sgt. Teixeira, we will miss you, we love you but we SHALL meet again. Added: June 19, 2007
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Tom Miller From: Website: E-mail: HQ66Tom@schach.org	1-77 Armor Veterans and Friends, we just had a forced withdrawal from Return To Vietnam 2007 by one of our veterans due to a serious medical condition. That means we have space for one or two (double occupancy, one or two beds)last minute sign up. Return to our battlefields and camps in Vietnam this fall. However, we are running against the deadline for obtaining a US Passport if you don't already have one valid through October 2007. You must act fast to get on the trip. This is not a difficult hardship trip; air conditioning and safe food expected. Some wives also going. Call Tom at 703.476.1798 or e-mail to HQ66Tom@schach.org for details. Added: June 15, 2007
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Tom Miller From: Website: E-mail: HQ66Tom@schach.org	James Libby, you did the right thing. We all remember that when we came home from Vietnam, there was very little praise awaiting us. We had just risked all in the service of our country. It didn't matter what people thought of the politics of the war, what mattered is that no one came forward to say thank you for your service. You just told a fellow who never knew his father that you thanked him for the service of his father. This is a story we all need to remember when we find a veteran or active duty soldier who has served in these or other difficult times. It does't matter what our personal view of their war is, those who served honorably in their duty to our Nation deserve a thank you. And, James, thank you for your service to our Nation. Added: June 15, 2007
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James Libby A Company 1/77 From: Farmington, NH Website: E-mail: jim54j@hotmail.com	I have a little story I would like to tell. On Memorial Day this year, and every year, I went to the graves of my father, (a marine) and my uncle, ( an airmen) both from WW2. As I was cleaning around the stones and clipping the grass I saw something out of the corner of my eye. It was a young man his wife and their aunt. I did not recognize them but knew the grave site they were visiting. The grave belong to Vietnam Veteran that I knew. When I finished cleaning the site, my wife, my sister and her husband and I went down to speak to them. The young man was crying so asked if he knew the Veteran in the grave. He replied, it was his father, he was killed in Nam in 1969. He said he never knew his father. I told him that I did and that his father was good person. We talked for a while and then it was time for me to go. As we walked back to our car I felt good by talking to the young man. When I reached the car I tipped my hat, on my hat I had two pins, one was 1968 the other 1969. I stood for a moment then went back to where the young was, I took the pin off my hat that had 1969 and gave to him. I told him to put this on his father uniform or hat so that he would know that there are Veterans looking over him. They all thanked me very much. No thanks needed I said. And got into my car and proceeded to leave. I looked back, they were waving and all three were crying. I smiled and went on down the road feeling mighty good. Added: June 6, 2007
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Kevin From: Website: E-mail:	Bill, Go to www.hcvvo.org Added: June 1, 2007
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Bill Christianson From: Baraboo Wisconsin Website: E-mail: augie7071177@yahoo.com	Hello Steel Tigers. I saw that Beverly mentioned Kokomo Indiana in September. What is happening there? I don't see anything about it in the newsletter. Bill Added: May 28, 2007
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Tom Miller From: Northern Virginia Website: E-mail: HQ66Tom@schach.org	Memorial Day, 2007. We have many memories on this day of National Remembrance and Thanksgiving. For us older 1-77 Armor veterans, "our" war was Vietnam. For our younger comrades in arms, it is Iraq. We still have a sprinkling of veterans of World War II, and of Korea remaining in our numbers. For all of us, we are now and will forever be Brothers in heart and blood. We remember our lost, and we are proud of all our living Brothers. God Bless America, and watch over all our troopers, whoever and wherever. HQ66Tom Added: May 28, 2007
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Beverly From: Website: E-mail: jocko-beverly@peoplepc.com	I thank, honor, remember, and love all my dear Steel Tiger family. God bless you all this Memorial Day and every moment that we live. Hope to see you in Kokomo, IN. this September. Beverly Added: May 28, 2007
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Allen Scott From: Benton AR Website: E-mail: aescott@aristotle.net	Hello, Thank you for all you have done for your country. I stumbled onto your website the other day wehile trying to do some research as to where my dad was stationed in Vietnam etc. My Father SFC James A Scott(Ret 1979) served with the 77th Armor A Company I am pretty sure. in Vietnam in '68-'69. Don't know if anyone on this web site knew him or not. Unfortunately he never talked about it much before he passed away in 1986 of a staph infection. I have a few things that might be of interest to the association. While over there he mailed several of the division?? Newsletters "the Daimond Dust" and several pictures of his VTR crew other photos, and newspaper articles of action that happened there. If you would like I can scan them and email them to someone so they can be posted. Luckily a couple of the pictures I have also have names with them. The two that keep popping up are Rickey No last name and Malcolm Beverly. I know while over there he was wounded (twice I think) was awarded the Bronze Star, and received the RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm. If any one could provide me with more info please send me an email. Added: May 22, 2007

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