 W. KIRKPATRICK says:  April 00, 0000 at 00:00 pm  I have missed the actual annivesary date by nearly 00 days but, surgery w/recuperation, then a weekend church function in Dallas all causes a busy schedule for a fellow that has gained much wisdom with the passing of time, or for the reason of just old age. I am saddened to hear from Sabre Red's daughter, Brenda McCrary, that he, Don Gooch passed away some time ago, the particulars unfortunately I just don't remember with any accuracy but I believe it to have been a heart attack. The highlight of this past year has been the meeting of Lt/Col USA Retired Robert Frank, pilot and Maj USA Retired Bruce Shearer, Crew Chief and left Door Gunner at our TROOP CARRIER/TACTICAL AIRLIFT ASSN gathering in Tucson this past October 0000. The HUEY crew were presented a momento of appreciation for their selfless action in the rescue of the crew of C-000 Tail No. 00-0000 that had just survived a crash landing and damages received during a low level airdrop at An Loc 00 April, 0000. Unfortunately Sabre 00, WO USA Retired Robert Monette and John DesLaurier, right door gunner, then Spc 0 USA were not able to attend this very special gathering, maybe the next time. With the passing of time I am still amazed that we were able, with the help of folks from "F" Troop 0/0 AIR CAV, to be able to remember that day with such a vivid memory, then to be able to stay in contact with the rescuers over these past 00 years, I seem to remember that special day every day and sometimes more than once a day, WOW! I was also fortunate to have lunch with Ralph Bemis "Bullwinkel" today, he was on his way back to Arkansas after looking at houses in the Texas Hill Country. Big Thanks Agin to all the "F" Troop folks for their great help 00 years ago and a toast to all from an OLD and thankful Retired USAF C-000 Navigator Robert W. Kirkpatrick Major USAF Retired Reply Brian M. McWilliams says:  September 00, 0000 at 0:00 am  Hello Bob, Just read your posting; I was ops officer for F/0/0 in April 0000 and flew every day over An Loc. Would really like to talk to you regarding your memorable flight on April 00th, "landing" south of An Loc. Also looking for other F troop pilots flying with F Troop during this time frame. Many thanks and hope to hear from you soon. Brian Reply Brian M. McWilliams says:  September 00, 0000 at 0:00 am  Bob, just read your story. I need to talk with you. Please provide me your email. Thanks Brian, 0/0 F troop I remember 00 April 0000. Reply 