This is an update from my last post. After more than 20 years, I was finally able to talk to one of my old Army buddies. Tim is as cordial and friendly as I remember him to be. As I imagined, we reminisced about our time in Germany and I was amazed at how easy it was to walk someone through twenty plus years of my life in just a few minutes. We plan on staying in touch and if things work out well, we won't let another 20 years of friendship pass us by.
Is there an old friend in your life that you need to get in touch with?
20 comments:
Hi there, I was stationed at "the rock" from march 1985 to November 1986. I was in Bravo company 2/32. If you know of anyone who may've been stationed there please feel free to have them corespond. I know My best friend (Dean Allagreen) of Utica, Michigan was killed in a plane crash 6 or 7 years ago. But I'd very much like to hear from anyone. Thanks.
Christopher Chartier
Hi, I was there from 1960-64. Company C, 46th INF, 2nd ARB, CCA and later First Brigade, 3/36th INf.
Kirchgoens, didn't know it as the "Rock", must have come after my tour from early '62-late '64. Sp-4 Bob Lamascus, S-4 Section, Svc Btry, 2/3FA. Good times and not so good times, and it was all slow motion time for 32 months. You'd think I'd hightail it out of there but discharged at Frankfurt and traveled Europe for 9 months. Caught last troop ship out of Bremerhaven; shipping needed for the Nam. Best regards to all soldiers.
I was stationed there from 77-79, we called it "The Rock" I believe because we were on top of a rock in the valley, but I would say because we were the rock of the 3rd armour division, I was in the 2/36 infantry battalion Charley co. We concord many division awards and gladly accepted the Challenge and Awards for No1. I would like to know how to meet more commorades from that time and era, if anyone can direct me please contact me.. how i got here was the question of what beer we drank and that was licher bier.
Rick! I have been looking around for you and just found this on a whim! I hope you remember me. So far I have found Mark Jones, Curtis Savitz and recently Rick Bush and Kevin Mundy. I guess I could get a hold of RD too,, Derek Brown, one of my homeboys. Anyway, I always wonder what became of you! You had so many talents and was such a goof ball. Ever hear from Dimebox? I cant find Kainer either. get a hold of me at jamespgeorge@Gmail.com and on Facebook if you use it.
Hi, I was stationed at the Rock from 1/90-2/92. I was assigned to C. Co. 2-32 Armor Bn.
I was stationed at the ROCK from 1/90 - 2/92. I was assigned to C.Co 2-32 Armor Bn.
I was there half of 71 and all of 72 .It sure looks different now .
I was stationed at The Rock from Jan 73-Jan 75. CSC 2/36th Infabtry in the anti-tank platoon. SFC Robt Pearson was the platoon sgt and a finer leader I never knew. Had some good times with some good friends there. Anyone from the old unit can reach me at tangodown59871@aol.com or on facebook. Michael Shea
I was at the Rock from Dec 83 til Jan 86. I was in HHC 2/32 Armor. I was a PLL and Tamms clerk. I did the PLL for HHC and D co. Found a beer stien here in Colorado Springs with the "Rock" on the front of it.
Nice find! If anyone is interested, there is a facebook group, most of us are from Hardrock Charlie 2/36th Inf.
We were all there in 82 until about 84 or so. We posted quite a few pictures. If you're interested, here is the link.
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=136307149746715
I was stationed at Ayers from Oct 1984 to nov 1986 in Echo Co 2/36. Anyone stationed there during that time feel free to contact me. i've been looking for some of my buddies for a while
I was stationed there from 06/68 thru 11/69. Assigned to HHC 3/36 Inf. Used to hang out at the enlisted and nco clubs. Drank licher beir at a club in Wetzlar.
My name is David Dodson.. I was with Company A, 2/32 Armor between 73-76. There was a lot of field time, alerts and training at Hoenfels and Grafenfor. Partied hardy with my buds and enjoyed the travel. There is nothing there now. diadav45@gmail.com if anyone wants to contact me.
dont forget the reforger. or the nimegan march, and the guest house across the street. and sector.
you were there when the base theatre showed Roots,, I heard there was a show of force on the Parade Field.
my dad was there from 80-83. 2/36 C.. would love to know if ya knew him.. SGT LARRY NELSON
my dad was there from 80-83. 2/36 C.. would love to know if ya knew him.. SGT LARRY NELSON
I may have just missed him. I'm checking with a few other guys from the unit to see if they remember him. How's he doing?
Rich,
I don't drop many lines, but for some unknown reason I did a word search for Hard Rock Charlie (C Company 2-36 Infantry) and your BLOG popped up. I thought of that M-113 accident when your were the TC, the M-113 and threw track and you all ended up off the road (and I believe hit a tree). As I recall you got hurt pretty bad. You broke your jaw and busted up your front teeth, Esparza got his bell rung real bad from the drivers seat, and CPL Collis broke his ribs in the back if the vehicle. His dog tags were jammed into his chest). That was about the last time I saw you. Sorry about only remembering the bad stuff. I do hope all is OK.
You were always one of the clever individuals. Back in the day, I looked up to you and a few others for all of the answers. (I was just a dumb new guy.)
Note: Ayers Kaserne was torn down in the mid to late 90's. I drove by on the way to a wedding in the mid 2000's and it was flattened. The 5 buildings outside of post were still standing but all shut down. The Germans use it as a Cargo Holding area for the Frankfurt International Airport.
Good luck in life Teddy P
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