Nighthawks,

Below is a link to pictures taken by SSgt Angel M. Rodriguez during events for the HMX-1 66th Reunion. He is still editing and adding pictures from 8th & I and the reunion dinner; he expects all pictures to be posted by Sat (18 May). Again, we enjoyed participating in the HMX-1 66th Anniversary events, so please look for the 70th Anniversary events around this time in four years. Please feel free to download and keep any of the pictures found in the below link; enjoy!



HMX-1 66th Reunion Pictures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/42261937@N06/sets/.



Very Respectfully,

Maj Jeff “TOAD” Hullinger

BB: 202-814-8277

W: 571-494-4616/4617/4618

Jeffrey.hullinger@whmo.mil

From the mailbox

Al's viewing will be on Kalis-McIntee Funeral Center located at 2505 North Dixie Highway, Fort Lauderdale/Wilton Manors, FL. 33305. The Viewing is on Thursday 16 May for the Family it is from 6-7 and the Viewing for the friends will be from 7-9.
The funeral is on Friday 17 May and will be held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church which is located at 4595 Bayview Drive, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308 - Time of the funeral is still uncertain, but they're expecting it will be either 10:00 or 11:00.
After the Funeral all will go to Maguires Hill 16 Irish Pub which is located at 535 N Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

They are working with Double Tree to get a block of rooms - the number for the Double Tree is 954-565-3800 - 2670 East Sunrise Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, Florida. They will only guarantee 12 rooms and those have been reserved for my Dad's siblings. But, they have plenty of rooms available.
http://www.kalismcintee.com/fh/obitu...25&fh_id=13599

Looking for anyone that went to the Air Operations School at NAS Memphis in the Spring of 1966. Lost track of everyone when I left H&MS-37 at El Toro in 1967.

Name: Mark Monroe
Phone: 214.549.8181

Message: My father, a proud Marie Corp pilot from Vietnam is turning 70 shortly. I would like to get him something unique that will bring memories. I know that his experience in the Corp and as a gunship pilot in Vietnam is one of his most cherished memories. As such, I am reaching out to this group for any idea that might guide me to the right place. I have thought about scrap parts from a bird similar to those he flew back then, or perhaps a trip back to Vietnam. If you guys have any suggestions on a good place to locate either of those items I would be very grateful.

My father’s name is (Capt.) Al Monroe , I am sure he is a member here.

Thank you,
Mark Monroe

markm@deltabail.com

Anyone able to help out with this request I've received - Thanks - S/F


Name: Gerald Morris
Phone: 919-497-0272

floppity6@embarqmail.com

received from John Van Nortwick

[QUOTE] my son Douglas, is competing in the Tough Mudder competition this month in Jacksonville, FL to benefit Wounded Warriors. How about posting it on website to see if anyone is interested in helping. See the message below. Thanks, John

As many of you may know, Doug is participating in the Tough Mudder competition this summer with several other ERA leaders.

Their goal is to raise $10,000 for the Wounded Warrior Project, which supports members of the Armed Forces that were wounded in service to our country.

I would encourage you to make a donation to Doug's team at this link:

https://www.raceit.com/fundraising/f...undraiser=8248.

John

From Dennis Blowers
5/5/2013

Gentlemen, not sure if your the right group to contact for pop-a-smoke but here is what I have on my Brother Blowers, Douglas E. USMC 1965 - 1969, Vietnam 67,68 passed away on 20 February 2013. Arrangements are still underway and will inform you when I have more detail. Plans are he will be buried in Middletown, CT Veterans cemetery.

Dennis Blowers
dgbfamily@comcast.net

I have just received notification from Laura Jean Anderson "...it is with a very sad heart that I have to tell you that Jon Krause passed away yesterday May third in the afternoon with brain cancer...". John was a metalsmith in VMO-6 in 1968 and was also a Combat Aircrew Gunner. John subsequently received his commission and progressed to Colonel. Laura is "...on the way to Athens, Georgia now I will fill you in later..."

According to the company that does our newsletter mailings, over 90 of our members have moved and not shared the new address with admin. Please update your profiles or send me an e-mail: LZ@popasmoke.com

Thanks

LZ

This is Karen Wells, informing you of the passing of Retired GySgt John M. Wells, Jr. USMC and avid Pop A Smoke life member. He loved the reunions and reading his magazine. We made several reunions over the years. His date of death is April 24, 2013. He will be missed by me and his 3 children Charles, Elizabeth and Claire and is many family members. Love to all of you that new him. Karen Wells

All
I'm looking for all "Docs" no matter what squadron you flew with. Please contact TC "Top Cat" Moyer HMM/VMM263 coordinator at usmc.topcat@gmail.com or phone 720-333-5465.
HMM/VMM263 will be honoring "Doc" during our 2014 reunion squadron dinner.

Who ever reads this tread and knows a "Doc" please let me know so I can get in touch with them.

I would like to inform the association that Carl Gardner that served in Vietnam with HMM-164 passed away on April 20,2013. He asked me to inform every one. Could you please honor him and post something. I served with him and know it would mean a lot to let fellow association members know of his passing.

Thank you
Michael "MA" Triner
HMM-164
HMM-364
1968-1970

Anyone looking for some old acft. Includes a 34.

http:// wj.la/13jstVE

The below message is from the Alpha Recon Association. This is the same incident (063067) that Capt John House pilot is MIA. Popasmoke members that may live close by and any others that can travel are welcomed to attend.


The Alpha Recon Association is very pleased to announce that two members of Team Striker have been returned home and identified. For complete information on this loss go to http://www.alphareconassociation.org...ndrecovery.htm

The names of two of our missing from this patrol are Cpl Merlin Allen from Bayfield Wisconsin and HM Michael Judd from Cleveland Ohio. Their remains are now in Hawaii at JPAC headquaters.

Arrangements for the interment are work in progress. The cermonies and burial will be on June 29th in Bayfield Wisconsin.The information is that Merlin Allen will be buried at his Memorial, which was previously constructed, on a small island owned by the Allen family. This island is on Lake Superior a short distance by boat to Bayfield Wisconsin.

The Memorial Service will be on the dock area in Bayfield. Family, Military, and guests will be transported to Sand Island for the interment at his memorial.

Please help us in getting the word out to those you may know who are not on our distribtion list or without computers.

Travel to Bayfield by air is through Duluth MN airport.

Suggested close by Hotels are Bayfield Inn
http://www.bayfieldinn.com

Legendary Waters Resort and Casino
http://www.legendarywaters.com

The Inn at Washburn
http://www.innatwashburn.com

At the present time no information is available for Michael Judd.

The association has decided to not contract a particular hotel as we do for reunions because this is a one day event.

I know this information may be sketchy and more info will certainly follow.

Allen's family would be very pleased if a good turnout developes.

Please contact me directly by email or phone 406-529-7693,Eastern timezone, for any discussion on the Ceremonies etc.

There is no additional information at this time for the others still MIA

30 Jun 1967
LCpl.
Killen, III
John
D.
Des Moines
IA

30 Jun 1967
Cpl.
Runnels Jr.
Glyn
L.
Birmingham
AL

30 Jun 1967
Capt.
House
John
A.
Pelham
NY


We are trying to determine a headcount on those who may be able to attend so please advise.

George "Gerry" Neville