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ATTENTION:

Anyone (Schools, Veteran's Organizations, etc.) planning a Veteran's Reunion,

Moving Wall or Educational  Event, we would love to hear from you!

American Huey's 369 and/or 803/Warrior 11 (w/member crew)

are available to attend YOUR EVENT.

Please contact John Walker @ 765-469-2727.

*** Visit Our Photo Gallery and You Tube.com for a look at Previous Events.***

 

 

ALAN AND I WOULD LIKE TO THANK THOSE WHO HAVE HELPED
IN THE SUCCESS OF AMERICAN HUEY " 369" THUS FAR:

1. OUR DEAR LORD ( FATHER, SON, AND HOLY SPIRIT)  
2. OUR PARENTS: GEORGE AND ALICE DEVINE WALKER & SISTER DEE DEE WHO'S IN HEAVEN WITH OUR DAD.  
3. EACH OTHER  
4. OUR FAMILIES  
5. KAE - PARTNER, PHOTOGRAPHER, SECRETARY, COMPUTER WHIZ, ETC! ETC! THANK YOU! LOVE YOU! PERU
IN
6. "369"s MEMBERS - WELCOME HOME! AND THANK YOU! WE HOPE ALL OF YOU HAVE FUN! USA
7. Charles Walker And Family, Brother, Jeweler (owner of Edward Petri & Co.) Thank You for the use of your trailer! Indianapolis, In.
8. GARY CAMPBELL - FRIEND, 15 YEAR EMPLOYEE, OUTSTANDING AUTO TECHNICIAN! THANK YOU GARY! PERU, IN
9. DICK HAMMOND - FRIEND, CPA AND TREASURER. THANK YOU DICK! PERU, IN
10. TONY MILLSPAUGH - SENIOR V.P. FRANCES SLOCUM BANK, MY FRIEND,  MY BANKER, THANKS FOR YOUR TRUST! WABASH, IN
11. MARK WATKINS - FRIEND, #1 GM TROUBLE SHOOTER!
THANK YOU MARK! 		PERU, IN
12. RICHARD BOWIE, BECKY AND EINSTEIN - FRIENDS, MENTOR, PROFESSIONAL GENTLEMAN,  DIRECTOR OF DEEMI,
THANK YOU!		 BANGOR, ME
13. BRUCE ASHWORTH - FRIEND, JEWELER, SENIOR HUEY ROAD TRIP ADVISOR,  KC130 AIRFRAME SPECIALIST THANK YOU! INDIANAPOLIS
IN
14. JOHN WARD - FRIEND, EXPERT CONTRACTOR, JUNIOR HUEY ROAD TRIP ADVISOR,  LADY'S MAN! THANK YOU! WABASH, IN
15. GEORGE DRIESCH - FRIEND, HUEY AIRFRAME SPECIALIST, MASTER OF ALL!  ( REACH FOR YOUR DREAMS!) THANK YOU GEORGE! HUDSON, ME
16. DICK AND CAROLYN HOSMER - FRIEND, 26 YR. RETIRED ARMY MASTER SGT.,  CHIEF MASTER INSTRUCTOR OF UH-1'S, A&P& A.I. WHO KNOWS THE HUEY  INSIDE AND OUT! OUR GUARDIAN ANGEL! THANK YOU DICK! TROUTSDALE
OREGON
17. BENNY HASTINGS - OWNER OF VERTICAL LIFT INC.,
( HELICOPTER REPAIR STATION ) ARMY VIETNAM COMBAT PILOT, OWNER / OPERATOR OF ROTORCRAFT! THANK YOU! 		SEGUIN
TEXAS
18. GARY HYNDMAN (GREY BEAR) - ETHICAL HUEY PARTS EXPERT! OWNER HELITEX INC.,  PRESIDENT OF THE DICK HOSMER FANCLUB! THANK YOU FOR THE PARTS AND ADVICE!!! CLAYBOURNE
TEXAS
19. SCOTT CHURCHILL - OWNER OF SCOTT'S HELICOPTER SERVICE , (HELICOPTER  REPAIR STATION ), DONOR OF MINNESOTA PARTS AIRCRAFT. THANKS SCOTT! LASUERER
MINNESOTA
20. JIMMIE, RENNY AND PAUL PROBST - OWNERS OF ROTOCRAFT INC., EXPERTS  IN BLADE REPAIR THANK YOU! BLACKROCK
ARKANSAS
21. TIM DAVIES - FRIEND, WEBMASTER, MR.MOM. YOUR DAD WOULD BE PROUD OF  YOUR CONTRIBUTION! THANK YOU TIM!!
WWW.WEBDOGDESIGNS.COM 		PERU
IN
22. JOHN W. SMITH - AKA "SMITTY" ,"SWEET" - FRIEND, 37 YEAR ARMY VET.,  HUEY CREWCHIEF (RETIRED), LOVES HIS HARLEY!, BUT LOVES HIS HUEY 1ST!  THANK YOU! COLUMBIA CITY
IN
23. BYRON SHAW - ARMY HUEY CREWCHIEF (RETIRED)  THANK YOU BYRON! ELWOOD
IN
24. PHIL FLAGG - FRIEND, 40 YEAR (RETIRED) ARMY HUEY: CREWCHIEF, MECHANIC,  T.I., PLATOON SGT., A&P, AND FLEW AS A HUEY CREWCHIEF IN NOV. 1965,  IN 1ST CAV. IA DRANG VALLEY BATTLE, VIETNAM. WELCOME HOME! AND THANK YOU PHIL! BANGOR
MAINE
25. RAY AND GARDA O'KEEFE - FRIENDS, BENEFACTOR, PATRIOT, BEAUTIFUL COUPLE!, EXEC. DIRECTOR OF
WWW.NIAGARAMUSEUM.ORG
THANK YOU BOTH!		 NIAGARA FALLS
NEW YORK
26. ANDY CHAMORO - FRIEND, CURRENT ARMY HUEY/BLACKHAWK TECHNICIAN,  EQUIPMENT DONOR. THANK YOU ANDY! BOURNE
MASS.
27. BRIAN ALLEN - OWNER OF SUNSET WEAPON SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT DONOR.  THANK YOU BRIAN! WWW.SUNSETGUNS.COM DANVILLE
IN.
28. COL. FRED WENGER III AND FAMILY - "FEARLESS" FRIEND, CH-53 PILOT,  PENSACOLA FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR, PRIOR COMMANDING OFFICER OF  HMH-361 AND SAFETY OFFICER OF THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORP.
( SOMEDAY DINK YOU AND I WILL FLY AGAIN!) LOVE YOU! LICKITY SPLIT		 ANADALE
VIRGINIA
29. CLARKE WENDT - DONATED SERVICES TO UNLOAD 369 FROM TRAILER,  PRIVATE PILOT, TAKING HELICOPTER LESSONS. THANK YOU CLARKE!  WWW.WENDTRIGGING.COM WABASH
IN
30. MARK AND CINDY  BLASAVAGE - FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE HAMPTON BEACH
31. UTE - FRIENDLY COOK IN HAMPTON BEACH, NEW HAMPSHIRE. COOKS THE WORLDS LARGEST PANCAKE AND IF YOU DON'T EAT THE WHOLE THING,  YOU HAVE TO CLEAN THE BATHROOM AT THE LUNCHEONETTE. YOUR FAMOUS! THANK YOU! AL GOURON'S LUNCHEONETTE HAMPTON BEACH
NEW HAMPSHIRE
32. RICHARD W. MORRIS - FRIEND, N.Y. STATE REPRESENTATIVE, PATRIOT, AND  CONCERNED CITIZEN THANK YOU! SEABROOK
NEW HAMPSHIRE
33. RICHARD SLANEY - FRIEND, HUEY OWNER / OPERATOR. THANK YOU FOR YOUR POSITIVENESS! EUGENE
OREGON
34. TIM McCARTNEY - OWNER OF AERO JET ( JET ENGINE
REPAIR ).   THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP! 		ELVIRA
OREGON
35. RODGER STOFFERS - HELICOPTER COMPONENT SERVICES
( MILITARY  COMPONENT REPAIR ). THANK YOU RODGER! 		HAYWOOD
CALIFORNIA
36. GEOF CARR - VIETNAM HUEY VETERAN, 135TH ASSAULT HELI.CO. CREW CHIEF,  OWNER OF A UH-1H HUEY AND CO-FOUNDER OF WWW.EMUINC.ORG   ( CHECK IT OUT ). LOOK FORWARD TO OUR FUTURE CONVERSATIONS. THANK YOU! REDWOOD CITY
CALIFORNIA
37. JOHN AND SUSAN GAGNAN - OWNERS OF PACWEST HELICOPTER (HELICOPTER  REPAIR STATION ). THANK YOU FOR ANSWERING SOME EARLY IMPORTANT  QUESTIONS! REDDING
CALIFORNIA
38. MIKE DILLION - HUEY OWNER, OWNER OF DILLION PRECISION ENGINEERING. THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO TELL ME ABOUT  YOUR LEGENDARY PAST AND THANK YOU FOR THE CONFIDENCE!  SCOTTSDALE
ARIZONA
39. PATRICK RODGERS - ADVISOR, RETIRED ARMY CREWCHIEF, PILOT,  AND DIRECTOR OF WWW.WINGSANDROTORS.ORG  CHECK HIS WEBSITE OUT AND SEE WHAT THIS MAN AND HIS MEMBERS HAVE ACCOMPLISHED. THANK YOU! MURIETA
CALIFORNIA
40. ROB HALL - OWNER OF AEROSOURCE
( WWW.ROTORPARTS.COM  )  THANK YOU FOR THE ELEVATOR! 		NAVARRE
FLORIDA
41. JAY AND TRACEY BUGLEY - OWNERS OF TAMARACK HELICOPTER INC. ( REPAIR  STATION ). LOOK FORWARD TO DOING BUSINESS IN THE FUTURE. THANK YOU ! STEVENSVILLE
MONTANA
42. BRIAN RILEY -OWNER OF BRIAN RILEY AVIATION, CURRENT ARMY HELICOPTER  PILOT AND REPAIR STATION OWNER. LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR RETURN! STURGIS
MICHIGAN
43. Gary Roush, Army Vietnam Veteran, Shinook Pilot and Historian of Aircrews and helicopters in Vietnam. Thank You for your hard work and Welcome Home! Painted Post, New York
44. ERICK AND PAT BARKO - FRIENDS, PATRIOTS, THANK YOU! KOKOMO, IN
45. GUY RUTLAND - THANK YOU FOR THE PARTS! RIDGESPRING,
S.C.
46. BURNS CONSTRUCTION - BUILT OUR HANGER/MUSEUM, THANK YOU GUYS! MACY, IN
47. RODGER AVERY - THANK YOU FOR THE PARTS! DENNISON, TEXAS
48. KENTON ( BUFF ) MARTINALE - THANKS BUFF FOR ALL YOUR HARD  WORK! NORTH MANCHESTER
IN
49. MIKE KING - THANKS MIKE FOR EVERYTHING! LAGRO, IN
50. CARL AND SHERI DEWEY - VIETNAM VETERAN AND MEMBERS. LOOK FORWARD TO ALOT OF FUN! PERU
IN
51. GREG SCHWERMAN AND RON ALBANESE - OWNERS OF
WWW.CRANETECHNOLOGIESINC.COM
THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP! 		WAUKESHA
WISCONSIN
52. EBERT'S MACHINE SHOP - OLD FRIENDS! THANK YOU! PERU, IN
53. BOB AND SUNNY HOLTZLANDER - EDGE GRAPHICS.
SEMPER FI!    THANK YOU!		 PERU, IN
54. LARRY POWELL - FAA, OLD NAVY GUY!  THANK YOU LARRY FOR THE CONFIDENCE! PERU, IN
55. DAVE KEPPEL - FAA ( OUR FSDO ) HELICOPTER GUY!  LOOK FORWARD TO THE FUTURE! THANK YOU! SOUTHBEND
IN
56. DARRELL REYNOLDS - THANK YOU FOR THE ADVICE AND INFO! WILLSPOINT, TX
57. JUDY TUCKER - REDSTONE, THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE. HUNTSVILLE, AL
58. DEAN TROMBURRY - THANK YOU FOR THE PARTS AND ADVICE!  
59. JOE BAGNALLS - MARINE COBRA PILOT. THANK YOU FOR THE CORRESPONDENCE AND SEMPER FI BROTHER! HELENA
MONTANA
60. Stone Road Concepts, Inc. Carol Fenton owner and Ruth Winkler mgr. Thank You for the embroidery design and shirt work! PERU, IN
61. JOHN P. TORPY - THANK YOU FOR SELLING US THE M-62 WRECKER.  IT WILL PICK-UP AND UNLOAD THE HUEYS IN THE FUTURE. CHICAGO, IL
62. ANDREW KELLEY AND JOHN SHARSKI - BELL HELICOPTER PRODUCT  SUPPORT. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! FORT WORTH, TX
63. DOUG ZYCH - THANK YOU FOR THE PARTS! PENNSYLVANIA
64. JOHN HANN - DONOR OF VIETNAM ARTIFACTS. THANK YOU! PERU, IN
65. JIM ALWINE - RETIRED ARMY COL. AND ARTIFACT DONOR. THANK YOU JIM! CHILI, IN
66. JOHN SASSO - FRIEND, RETIRED HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER, GUN ENTHUSIAST,  GUNSMITH, MACHINIST AND WELDER. THANKS JOHN! PERU
IN
67. Brett M. Oldfather - Army Blackhawk Pilot. Led us to our crewchief, "Smitty". Thank You! And safe fly'n! Speedway, IN
68. Don, Ann, and Jason LaPan    Volunteers/Members.
Great Family! Thank You!		  
69. Modern Graphics - Jim Clary, Max Starkey, and Employees, Thank You! www.moderngraphics.com Peru, IN
70. Royal Cargo Trailers Mitch, Keith and crew, Thank You for helping us get a great trailer!
www.royalcargotrailers.com 		Middlebury,IN
71. Max Pitts - Max Pitts Family and employees,  "Always take it to the MAX!" Thank You for all the years of sales and service and the help with our trailer.   www.maxpitts.com Peru, IN
72. Rodney Mayfield  - Co-Owner of Master Roll Mfgs., in Kingsbury, IN. Thank You!  www.masterrollmfgs.com New Carlyle, IN
73. Martin Grossman - American Patch Co., creator of 369's patch.  Thank You for your diligent effort! Look's Great!   www.americanpatch.com Villanova, Pa
74. Brian Boyce - Publisher of "The Miami County Caller".  Thank You for your interest in our efforts. We greatly appreciate your efforts in our community! Thanks to you and your staff!
www.miamicountycaller.com 		Peru, IN
75. Global Helicopter Technologys Inc. - Thank You
Dennis for the tour of your facility! Thank You Billy for the technical help.		 Arlington, Texas
76. John P. Devine & Family - Thank You for your hospitality and lifetime love and friendship! Lexington, Texas
77. 71st AHC - The Rattlers and The Firebirds. Welcome Home! Thank You for your hospitality! usa
78. Vickery Tape & Label Inc. - Thank You Mike and crew for the tape for our donation jugs. Peru, IN
79. Mike & Vicki Mussleman - Thank You for the use of your propane heater in the hanger. Peru, IN
80.

DORN AUTO CRAFT - Doug and Brad Dorn of Dorn Auto Craft in New Castle, IN. Thank You for painting 803 (Warrior 11) and all of her panels. She looks great! Your skills and efforts will never be forgotten!! www.dornautocraft.com

 New Castle, IN
81. STEWART & PHYLLIS DORN - Thank You for delivering our
painters and your support during our busy weekend!		 New Castle, IN
82. PRC-DESOTO - Dawn Reukauf & Company. Thank You for providing us with the correct milspec paint for "803". She looks like new! Dallas, TX
83. JOE KLINE AVIATION ART - Thank You for the beautiful personalized print of "Warrior 11" and the warrior nose art. Welcome Home Joe!! www.joekline.com Gilroy, CA
84. IMI (Irving Materials Inc.) - Thank you Mike for the donation of concrete  for the Museum sidewalk and floor. Peru, IN
85. SHOTGUN NEWS - Thank you Rob Walker and staff for the write-up in your in your great magazine! Peoria, IL
86.

TRADER.COM - Carol Herrington (Sr. consultant), Thank You for your kindness and professional help in providing us with great ads in the Peddlers Post and The Trader Paper.

 Fishers, IN
87. HALF OFF BANNERS.COM - Thank You Angela for the great banners and all your hard work. Memphis,TN
88.

IN. AUTO & RV - Jean Hudson (sales consultant) and staff.  Thank You for the cover ads and your interest in our organizations efforts to preserve American Huey 369's history.

Peru, IN
89. TOM KLARE - IN. State Highway Inspector, Thank You for your help in our application for the closing of highway 124 for our Open House / Benefit. Wabash, IN
90. BOBBIE HUBER - Thank You for donating the jet turbine preheater! Peru, IN
91. AERO GRAPHICS - Marilyn and staff, Thank You for the stencils for Huey "803 (Warrior 11)".  www.aerographics.com Loveland, CO
92. PPG AEROSPACE - PRC Desoto Int. Inc., Thank You for the    donation of the correct aviation paint for 803 (Warrior 11).  
93. JIM HARVEY - Pilot 803 (Warrior 11) - Thank You Jim for being our guest of honor at the benefit. We are extremely grateful to you for making the trip from Alaska to be with us. We also want to thank your wife for pushing you in the right direction! We hope you enjoyed seeing Warrior 11 again and will return often. Palmer, Alaska
94. Don Nelson - Co Pilot 803(Warrior 11) - Don, we Thank You for the wonderful personal DVD you sent to us  to share. Everyone who viewed it loved it! We appreciate all your time on the phone and hope to see you soon. New Albany, OH

 
95. JIM WALKER - Mayor, Peru, IN - Thank You for taking the time to be with us Saturday. Peru, IN
96. BIG JOHNS BBQ - John White, Owner - Thank You for giving of your time both Saturday and Sunday. We appreciate all the hard work that goes into your GREAT BBQ! We hope to have you back again. Peru, IN
97. CRANE TECHNOLOGY - Thank You for the 50 Cal. gun mount cradle. Waukesia, WI
98. REX GORDON - Auctioneer - Decorated U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran - Thank You for donating your time to preside over our auction. You did a wonderful job! We hope to do it again. Marion, IN
99. MARK & TROY BAND - Thank You both for sharing your talent and great music with us. We hope you will do it again! Peru, IN
100. ANDY ASHBROOK - D.J. - Thank You Andy & Family for your time and talents. The music was great! We hope you will be with us again next year. Peru, IN
101. TIM DAVIES - D.J. & Webmaster -  Thank You Tim & Family for your time & talents on Sunday. The music was great! Also, Thank You for the great website. We hope you will take part in next years event. Peru, IN
102. TRENT JONES - Thank You for your donation! Peru, IN
103. BUCKS BAIT - Thank You for all your help. Peru, IN
104. BASS & BUCKS - Thank You for your donations. Wabash,IN
105. Stewart & Phyllis Dorn - Thank You Mom & Dad for all the items you donated to the auction and all the time you have spent with us preparing for the benefit plus the 4 days with us during the event! We Love You!!! New Castle, IN
106. THE DEWEY FAMILY - Don, Angie, and Austin - Thank You for your generous donations to the auction & all your time helping before and during the benefit. It is greatly appreciated. Peru, IN
107. CARL & SHERRY DEWEY - Thank You for your generous donations of time and talent. We are greatful to both of you for everything you do for this organization! Peru, IN
108. PAT PETERBAUGH TRUCKING - Pat Peterbaugh (Army Veteran), Owner. Thank You Pat for delivering gravel to the benefit site free of charge. We truly appreciate it!  
109. TAMARACK HELICOPTER -  Thank You Tracy & Jay. Stevensville, Montana

 
110. JIM & ROBIN ALWINE - Thank You for your donations and your help. Peru, IN
111. JERRY LINDQUIST -" Master Modeler" - Jerry, Thank You for sharing your displays with us. It is greatly appreciated as is your dedication to preserving history. We hope to see you again. Peru, IN
112. PAYNE GAS CO. - Lloyd, Thank You for donating the helium for our balloons. Peru, IN
113. PEPSI COLA - Kevin Laposser - Thank You  for the donation of banners and Pepsi fountain products.  
114. COLE BROS. WATER CO. - Thank You Joe & Pete Buffington for the use of your skid steer and generous donation. Peru, IN
115. ROLLS MANUFACTURING INC. - Rodney Mayfield & Staff - Thank You for the great  restoration of our M - 23 gun mounts. Kingsbury, IN
116. EDGE GRAPHICS - Thank You Again for all you do for us! Peru, IN
117. PERU GLASS - Thank You for your services. Peru, IN
118. ARNIES ACE HARDWARE - Thank You for being part of our community! Peru, IN
119. ALAN JACKSON EXCAVATION - Thank You A.J. for preparing the museum site and always being their when we need you! Peru, IN
120. C & J AUTO CLEANING - Ted & Tracy Jones, Owners - Thank You for your generous donation. Peru, IN
121. BILLS BODY SHOP - Bill & Mona Toepfer, Owners - Thank You for painting Warrior 11's gun mounts at the last minute! Peru, IN
122. R & D LOCKSMITH - Rick George, Owner - Thank You to Rick & his wife for their donations and time spent with us during the benefit. Rick is also our pastor. Peru, IN
123. RAYS AUTO PARTS - Thank You for your donation. Peru, IN
124. CAR QUEST - Thank You Jerry for all your support. Peru, IN
125. NAPA - Thank You. Peru, IN
126. EBERT'S MACHINE SHOP - Thank You. Peru, IN
127. MARK PYERITZ - Thank You for your support and help. Peru, IN
128. BRUCE ASHWORTH - Thank You for your donations to the auction! Greenwood, IN
129. ERIC ALWINE - Thank You for your generous donations and your time. Macy, IN
130. JOHN WARD CONSTRUCTION - John Ward, Owner -  Thanks John for all your help preparing for the benefit. John built the steps to 803(Warrior 11) and did the concrete work among other things! Wabash, IN
131. THE ARMY NATIONAL GUARD -  Thank You for the displays of the Humvee & Jeeps  and your Military Personnel! North Central  Indiana
132. KENNY GIPSON - Thank You Kenny for donating the mule and M-14 Rifle static display. Peru, IN
133. CHERYL INGLEHEARN - Volunteer - Thank You Cheryl for spending your weekend with us and for all the great baked goods! Peru, IN
134. THANK YOU  to all the wives and girlfriends for their donations of baked goods. It is greatly appreciated! I'm Sorry I don't know the  name's of everyone who donated!  
135. WALT KELLY - Famous cartoon artist - Thank You Mr. Kelly for "Indian Charlie". The Original nose art on 803(Warrior 11).  
136. MARION TENT & AWNING - Thank You for donating the huge tent! It is greatly appreciated! Marion, IN
137. LEROY RUSHING JR. - Thank You for all your hard work! Peru, IN
138. SCOTT RICHARDSON - Thank You for your generous donations to the auction and volunteering your time. Peru, IN
139. TOM LEEDY - Thank You for your generous donation. Peru, IN
140. HOWARD COUNTY VIETNAM VETERANS ORGANIZATION - Thank You for allowing  us to be part of your event. We hope to return next year. www.hcvvo.org Kokomo, IN
141. L. Z. MICHIGAN - Thank You to all the members of L. Z. Michigan for all your help and support. You kept us fed and helped us so much, we can't thank you enough!  We love all of you! Michigan & Indiana
142. PATRICK S. LUND- Thank You Patrick for the Huey maintenance books. I apologize for the late Thank You!!  We appreciate your support.  We hope you get back to Peru & pay us a visit soon. Front Royal, VA
143. VICKI & J.J. MEEK, BARBARA & ARTHUR GRAY and all the  wonderful people in Wayne County who were involved with the Moving Wall. You all are to be commended for everything you do! We enjoyed our visit with you and hope to be back at your next event! Richmond, IN
144. GARY & REGINA SWARTZ - Members- Thank You both for your cash donation to feed our hungry experts after they reassembled 369. Flint, MI
145. SGT. MAJOR ARNOLD WALLACE - Member - Thank You for your monthly cash donations towards the preservation of Huey 369 & 803(Warrior). You are in our prayers. Lake Wales, FL
146. MR. CLIFF GASTON-(Member Phil Flagg's brother-in-law) Retired Army T-53 expert. Now working for Leer Zigler Services Inc. Thank You for your help! Bangor, ME
147. MR. RICK FARGO - Retired Army T-53 Expert. Now with Leer Zigler Services Inc. Thank You for your help! Grotten, CT
148. MR. CLAUDE VANEGAS -  THE T-53 Expert! Honeywell Corp.. Thank You for sending us in the right direction. Gilbert, AZ
149. MR. PAUL ELLIOTT - Light Utility Helicopter Engineer, Customer Support, Honeywell Corp. Thank You for your support! Corpus Christi,   TX
150. MR. HAROLD FOOTE - Trans Support. Thank You for sending us to Nebraska Gas Turbine.  
151. MR. KEVIN MEYER - Owner of Nebraska Gas Turbine. THANK YOU! THANK YOU !! THANK YOU !!! We also extend our thank you's to Cody, Tyler, David, Andy, Levi, Rob, Kevin H., & Cathy.

www.nebraskagasturbine.com

Hooper, NE
152. SKYLINE INDUSTRIES - The Original Manufacturer of the Hueys armoured seats, covers, pads, seat belts and many other components. Thank You Mr. Carl Lawrence and Company! Like so many others who have helped 369, you will not be forgotten!  
153. MR. JOHN & SUSAN GAGNAN and STAFF - Thank You for our generator and hydraulic quils. True Patriots and Americans who understand the greater good in what 369 will do! Redlands, CA
154. Thank You to all the wonderful people who traveled 100's of miles to come in and put 369 together in Nov. & Dec 2006.  Billy Grantham, Dick Hosmer, Phil Flagg, Tom & Marilyn Shields, Gary Moline, Chris Hattery, Mike Rubick, Perry Bundy, Rodney Mayfield, Denny Rogers and anyone else I may have left out!!!  
155. 1109th AVCRAD - Major Bob Burnside, Terry Zurn, Dave Watson and Staff. Thank You for all your help and assistance! Groton, CT
156. P.P.G. Aerospace - Thank You for your continued support!  
157. The WAG - Aero Group - Thank You for your support and your belts and harnesses! We can't fly without you! Lyons, WI
158. Doug and Brad Dorn - Dorn Auto Craft- Thank You again for giving of your time and talents to paint 369. She looks great! www.dornautocraft.com New Castle, IN
159. Cequent Consumer Products - Thank You for helping us find just the right jacks we needed for the trailer! South Bend, IN
160. The Kendall Inn - Mr. & Mrs. Jim Dennis and staff - Thank You for your unbelievable hospitality, your beautiful Inn and your incredible patriotism! Indianapolis / Lawrence, IN
161. The V.A.Center - Fort Benjamin Harrison - Thank You for allowing us to be part of your Open House. We hope to see all of you again! A special Thank You to Janet Cummings for all her efforts! Indianapolis / Lawrence, IN

 
162. Mr. Billy Grantham - Thank You for all your help with 369. "He Loves the Huey!" Arlington, Texas
163. Mr. Richard Simmons - Our DAR and a good friend of Billy Grantham. Worked for Bell Helicopter, the FAA and owns Simmons Airworthiness Inc. Thank You for your Patriotism and for traveling to our hanger to inspect 369. Texas
164. Thank You to our members who came along to the V.A.Center at Fort Benjamin Harrison. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. We can't do this with out all of our members and volunteers.  
165. Best Western Circus City Inn- Soledad Macias - Thank You for your generous donation. It is greatly appreciated! Peru, IN
166. Peru Fire and Police Departments - Thank You for being on standby as we ground turned Huey 369. We appreciate everything all of you do on behalf of our organization and the city of Peru. Peru, IN
167. Gill Battery - Thank You to Kim Schmidt and everyone at Gill Battery for your generous donation. We can't thank you enough! We hope to meet all of you in the near future. California
168. Mark & Bobbi Hopkins - Thank You Mark for all the time you have already spent filming and photographing the recent events with 369. The DVD is great! Bobbi it was great to finally meet you! We hope you will join us as often as you can! Battle Creek, MI
169. Thank You to all the members and volunteers who took the time to be here during a 2 week period to reinstall 369's turbine and see & hear  her ground turn on April 29th.  Phil Flagg, Dick Hosmer, Billy Grantham, Tom Shields, Dick Jewell, Gary Moline, Mark Hopkins, Rodney Mayfield, Denny Rogers, Carl Dewey, Sherry Dewey, Don Dewey, Austin Dewey, Rick Harvey, and Bruce Ashworth. Every Where! USA
170. Western Flight School - Thank You Dave Powell for your generous donation. You can never have enough transportation for the Hueys! We hope to get to meet you in person. Battle Creek, MI
171. Thank You Rodney for the castors you built to move the Huey's around with. They are great! We should have thought of it sooner!! New Carlisle, IN
172. Thank You to all the members and volunteers who went to The Blue Star Salute in Danville, Indiana with us on May 19th. We appreciate all the help. We honestly can not do this with out you!  
173. Ralph "Zoc"Zoccolillo - Thank You for inviting us to be part of an outstanding event! We hope to be invited back next year. Danville, IN
174. Hendricks County American Legion - Thank You for putting on a wonderful event! Avon, IN
175. Don Warden - Maintenance Director Riley Aviation - Vietnam Veteran, A&P, I.A. Thank You Don for all your hard work!! Sturgis, MI
176. Tri County Instruments - Thank You Dawn Spolte, Ken Durand, Dennis McLean and all your talented staff for your generous donation of repairing our altimeters. Lafayette, CO
177. Nav -Com Service - Gary Ott - Thank You Gary for making our VHF radio and transponder well again. Vietnam Veteran United States Air Force Van Nuys, CA
178. Enpac Corp.- Christian D. Hilty/VP Sales & Marketing. Thank You for your generous donation. It will be put to good use. Eastlake, OH
179. Simple Green North Carolina - Brett Bakken/Director of Contract Sales. Thank You for your generous donation. It will all be put to good use. Boone, NC
180. Bradley Systems, Inc.- Mark N. Bass - Thank You for your generous donation. It will be put to good use. Chicago, IL
181. Kathy & Samantha Ashworth - Thank You for inviting us to your event. It was a success for all involved! Greenwood, IN
182. Paul Wheeler - Thank You Paul for being so willing to travel so far on short notice to be our test pilot. You have know idea how much you mean to us! THANK YOU! Bangor, ME
183. American Legion- National & State Members - Thank You for welcoming us at your state convention and for the article in your National Magazine. Merrillville, IN
184. Dick & Ida Jewell - Members - Thank You both for all the time you spend working for our cause. We couldn't do it with out you! Bath, IN
185. Dan Sedbury - Our FAA contact and 34 year Air Force Veteran. Thank You !! South Bend, IN
186. Tom Shields - Member - Thank You Tom for making the trip to the State convention.  Looks like Johns on his own with the quill!! East Moline, IL
187. American Legion Post 297 - New Carlisle, IN - Thank You for inviting us to join you during your Home Town Days celebration. It was great fun. We met a lot of great people! Thank You Neil, Rodney, and Denny! (Our first fly in!) New Carlisle, IN
188. Brian Riley - Owner Riley Aviation & our Chief Pilot -  Brian, Thank You for being so willing to fly with us! Sturgis, MI
189. Mark & Bobbi Hopkins - Thank You both for your incredible support. I bet you never thought you would be this involved! You two are great! Hey Bobbi, wanna go flyin'? Battle Creek, MI
190. Gary Moline - Thank You. Your always here when we need you! Sure glad you don't charge mileage!! Battle Creek, MI
  Thank You to everyone who attended our First Reunion! We hope you enjoyed it and will join us again next year! August 18 & 19,2007
191. Joe Kline - Member - Thank You Joe for the two prints you donated to the Reunion auction. You are an incredible artist! We're honored to have you as a member. www.joekline.com

 

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192. Wendt & Son - Clark, thank you for your generous donation! The stage was perfect! And thank you for bringing the big crane and the special rigging you built and provided for the POW MIA flag. Wabash, IN
193. Arthur & Barbara Gray - Members - Thank You for helping us all weekend. We truly enjoy your company! Richmond, IN
194. Gary, Herm & Pat - Member & volunteers - Thank You for giving up your weekend to spend it in the woods with guns! Must have been rough! Thanks Guys! Peru, IN
195. Kenny Wemer - Member - Thank You Kenny for spending your entire weekend with us. It is greatly appreciated! Indianapolis, IN
196. Dave Payne - Thank You for the donation of the straw and sand and the use of your wagon. You helped make our event! Peru, IN
197. Ron & Sue Shoots - Neighbors & Friends - Thank You for all your help and support. This was an if you can't beat 'em join 'em kind of thing! Peru, IN
198. Riley Aviation - Brian, thank you for being our chief pilot and truly a talented aviator. Blackhawk pilot, instructor, C.F.I., Etc., Etc., Etc. Sturgis, MI
199. Don Warden - Vietnam Veteran, A&P / I.A., director of maintenance @ Riley Aviation and a very talented and Great Man! Thank You for all your help! Sturgis, MI
200. Billy Grantham - Thank You for everything Billy! Sorry you couldn't make it to the Reunion. We missed you! Arlington, TX
201. Ray and Garda O'Keefe - Great friends and Patriots. Thank You for making the trip from Niagara Falls to attend our event! You are welcome anytime! Thank You for your generous donations and we hope to see you again. Niagara Falls, NY
202. Richard Bowie - Director of Down East Emergency Medical Institute, Bangor, Maine. Thank You for finally coming to Indiana to attend our reunion and your very giving friendship "My Mentor", our friend! Thank You for 369 and 803's new heart! Bangor, ME
203. Reggie Melson -Member -"Semper Fi"- Thank You Reggie for your generous donations. We will display Eddy's flag proudly and you will always be in our prayers. A Great Southern Lady! Adamsville, AL
204. Phyllis Dorn - Member - Thank You mom for the beautiful quilt. You knew John would never let it leave the Organization! Someone should have bid against him!! (just for fun!) New Castle, IN
205. John and Donna Steer - Thank You for giving of your time to be our Guests of Honor at our 1st Reunion, and being our guests for 3 wonderful days! You both are our Heroes and we thank you for all you do for our Veterans and all Gods people alike! Mountain Home, AR
206. Dennis Conliff Sr. - The Moose Band - Thank You! We hope you will join us again next year! Wabash, IN
207. Dick Hosmer - Our Director of Maintenance and Huey Guru! Chief of all Chiefs. Thank You for believing in us (sorry about the $100.00 bet!) and helping us accomplish our mission of restoring American Huey 369 back to flight. You are a Great Man! Thank You! (p.s. 803 is next!) Thought you were rid of us didn't you! Troutsdale, OR
208. Benny Hastings - Owner of Vertical Lift Components Inc., Thank You for your service in Vietnam and for all the help your company has given us in the past 2+ years. You and Dick are a Great Team. Special thanks to Andrew and ALL your employees who make your business great! Seguin, TX
209. Monty "The Music Man " Sieberns - Oldies 106 Radio - Thank You Monty for spending the entire weekend with us. We love listening to you every day! We hope your Huey ride is something you will never forget! Huntington, IN
210. Wade Weaver - Oldies 106 Radio station manager. Thank You for your Patriotic support. We hope to see more of you in the future! Maybe next time you'll go for a ride! Wabash, IN
211. Russ Chandler - Russ, you made our Sunday at the Reunion with your entertainers voice and personality. We look forward to many more enjoyable times with you! Kimmel, IN
212. Sherry Dewey - Member - Thank You Sherry for your hand crocheted American Flag donation. We know how hard you worked to get it done! Peru, IN
213. Mark & Bobbi Hopkins -Members - Thank You for the donation of the steel signs of 369 and 803. And for all you do for the Organization. We are certainly glad you found us! Couldn't do it without you! Battle Creek, MI
214. Tom & Marilyn Shields -Members -  Thank You both for all you do! Congratulations to you Marilyn for making your first Huey flight at the first reunion! East Moline, IL
215. Gary Moline - Member - Gary, what can we say? We hope the first reunion will be a memorable one for you! We appreciate everything you do! John says you can be his co-pilot anytime! Battle Creek, MI
216. Rodney Mayfield - Member - Without you Rodney, It just wouldn't be the same! You work harder than people half your age! Thank You for everything you do! New Carlisle, IN
217. Denny Rogers - Member - Thank You Denny for everything you do. You are another of our Outstanding Members! New Carlisle, IN
218. Gary Nichols - Thank You for your generous donation of your Colts Football tickets for the first reunion auction and your support of American Huey 369 Org. Peru, IN
219. Jerry Lindquist - Member - Master Modeler - Jerry, thank you for sharing your incredible models with us. They are truly works of art! Peru, IN
220. The Last Patrol - Thank You for being with us for our first reunion. You are a lot of fun to have around. We hope you enjoyed yourselves and will come back next year! See you at Howard County! Holland, MI
221. Wild Thing - Randy, Dar & Wives, thank you so much for coming. You are all welcome anytime! Thank You for the donation of your shirts for our auction.We hope to see you here again next year! See you at Howard County! Fremont, IN
222. Dick Hammond - Thank You for your relentless efforts in getting our 501c3 and being a Great Friend! Peru, IN
223. Martin & Roseanne Dzieglowicz -Members - Thank You for attending our first reunion and for your donation. Congratulations to your son Joe for being the winner of the Saturn. St. John, IN
224. Jim & Robin Alwine - Members - Thank You for your generous donation of tables, chairs, firewood and jewelry and for your continued support! Peru, IN
225. Eric Alwine - Member - Thank You for your friendship and help at the reunion. Peru, IN
226. Scott Richardson - Member - Thank You for installing our temporary power pole and for all your support! Peru, IN
227. The Peru Tribune - Thank You to Rob and Nancy for taking the time to be with us and photograph our event, Thank You Lori for the great articles! And Thank You Tom and staff for everything you have done for the organization in the past 2 years. Peru, IN
228. The Kokomo Tribune - Thank You Erin Schultz for the great articles and photographs. We hope to see you at the Vietnam Veterans Reunion in Kokomo! Kokomo, IN
229. Phil Flagg - member - Crewchief - Phil, you will never know how much you mean to all of us. We couldn't do this without you! Thank You for continually being here when ever we call. Thank You Kathy for letting him spend so much time in Indiana. Bangor, ME
230. A&A Screenprinting - Andrew, Ginger & Kim - Thank You for supplying our apparrel. You do a great job. The new shirts are very popular! Peru, IN
231. Mac McClaren - Thank You for taking the time to attend our event. It was a pleasure meeting you. And thank you for your purchase of the Joe Kline print of 369. We hope you enjoy it! Southlake, TX
232. Mark & Troy Band - Thank You for being with us for your second year! We hope you will continue to be with us for years to come ! You guys are great! Peru, IN
233. Forgotten Heroes Ltd. - "Spirit of America Foundation" - Dale R. Hemphill and wife - Thank You both for attending our event as a vendor. We hope to see you again. You are welcome anytime! Mishawaka, IN
234. Tim & Shirley Rowe - Thank You for the POW MIA flag. We are sorry that it couldn't be displayed as we had planned. South Bend, IN
235. Dan Sedbury - Our FAA contact and 34 year Air Force Veteran. Thank You!! South Bend, IN
236. Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 73- All of the members of American Huey 369 Org. would like to Thank all of the men and women of Vietnam Veterans of America for your years served and for your very generous donation presented to us at Howard Co. by your Vice President, Craig DeFeuter. THANK YOU and WELCOME HOME! Holland, MI
237. LZ Michigan - Thank You for your great hospitality and food at Howard Co. We never expected but truly appreciate the generous donation made to our organization. We all share the same enthusiasm for having fun and paying tribute to our fellow Veterans. See you next year! Michigan
238. Howard Co. Vietnam Veterans and Veterans Organization - Thank You for allowing us to share in your 25th Anniversary Reunion. Hope to see you in 2008. Kokomo, IN
239. Brian Riley, Bob Cormack & Don Warden - Thank You for joining us at Howard Co. What a great trio of gentlemen you are! Texas & Michigan
240. Thank You Tom & Marilyn Shields, Mark & Bobbi Hopkins, Carl & Sherry Dewey, Rodney Mayfield, Gary Moline, Denny Rogers, Bruce Ashworth, John Fotia, Kenny Wemer, Arthur & Barb Gray, and Charlie & Tracy Morgan  for always being with us. We love all of you! Midwest, USA
241. The Last Patrol - Thank You for making Howard County even more fun! You can bunk with us anytime! Michigan
242. Thank You to everyone who became a member at Howard County!!  
243. Thank You to everyone at Howard County for supporting our efforts to keep an Icon alive and flying! Kokomo, IN
244. Paul "The Duke" Wheeler -  Thank You Paul for coming from Bangor, Maine to be our Chief pilot to Knob Creek. We hope you enjoyed yourself and will come back for the spring event. Bangor, ME
245. Bob Burke - BMG Aviation - Thank You for your kind service and the GREAT PRICE on your jet fuel. Bloomington, IN
246. Kenny, Tracy, Steve, Chad and Others - Thank You for making us feel so welcome at the GREATEST Machine Gun Shoot and range in the world! Bullet County, KY
247. Ken Hopkins, Phil Cole, Mark Hopkins, Gary Moline and Bobbi Hopkins - Thank You for the incredible job you did on the trailer! We know how many hours you put into making it as user friendly as it could possibly be. It's almost to nice to use! We will take great care of it!!! You guys are the GREATEST!!! Battle Creek, MI
248. Phil Flagg - Thank You Phil for coming to Indiana again to do our one year inspection. We will see you in August!!! Bangor, ME
249. John Fotia - Thank You John for coming down and making sure we did everything correctly. We are glad to have someone of your caliber with us! South Bend, IN
250. Thank You to everyone who came Memorial weekend to help pick up the Huey from Fairmount. We appreciate each and every one of you!  
251. Montgomery Aviation - Thank You for putting on a great event! The children were wonderful! We hope to do it again next year! Thank You Dan and Andie Montgomery, Jerry and Brooke White and all the employees of Indianapolis Executive Airport. Zionsville, IN
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UNITED ARMS CORP./ dba. CENTERFIRE SYSTEMS, INC. " Shane Coe and Family" Thank You for your TRUST and continued SUPPORT!

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ALL THESE THANK YOU' S ARE HEARTFELT AND MAY NOT BE GRAMMATICALLY CORRECT IN EVERY WAY, SO IN OTHER WORDS, DON'T PICK APART MY SPELLING OR THE ACCURACY OF MY MEMORY! SOME ACCOUNTS ARE MEANT TO BE HUMOROUS, HA ! HA ! " WE LOOK  FORWARD TO MANY MORE THANK YOU' S!"

JOHN AND ALAN WALKER
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ALL AMERICAN HUEY 369 MEMBERS
 

 

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