In memory of our fallen Charlie Co. Brothers...CURRAHEE MEN!!

Here below, is a list of our "Currahee Brothers" which have left this earthly plane and passed on. Each of these good men were very special in their own way. Just like the rest of us, each was full of life, hopes, and dreams for the future. These lives were cut too short by the circumstances of life. In the process of looking back, this period of time had a dramatic impact upon each of our lives. For those of us that came home...we all came home as different men than the boys that first arrived there....we were all touched and scorched by the trials and heartaches of the war. But we also found many deep and meaningful friendships. Friendships that we value greatly and maintain still to today. These men and our memories of Vietnam mean many different things to all of us. But most of all...these men, like our memories are very precious to us. They have helped shape us into who we have become today. For that, we want to say to each of them, Currahee...thank you for a "Job Well Done". And we wish to honor their memory and pay tribute to each of these great guys with their own individual Tribute Page.

We would like to invite everyone that knew these guys (war buddies, friends, family, and co-workers) to share with us all, a fond memory of these men, or a story of how they may have impacted your life. A funny encounter. Or maybe a favorite photo of them. We would like to see each of these tribute pages become a living memorial that continues to grow, and grow. We wish to provide a place for each of us to remember these fine men. A place where we can all return to from time to time, just to reflect, and honor them. Please let us know if you have any stories, articles, photos, or information of our brothers that may be interesting, funny, or healing in nature. We would be happy to post them on their Tribute Page in your behalf......See the page links below to their individual Tribute Pages, listed in order by date fallen.

Send your comments, photos, write-ups, and info for posting to ... randyparmley.ca@gmail.com

.................................... Men lost in 1970 ...................................

During the period from March 12, 1970 to July 23, 1970 Firebase Ripcord was established on Hill 927. Due to it's location near the A Shua Valley, FSB Ripcord was able deliver a continous barrage of 155mm artillery fire that created a serious supply disruption to the NVA. Because of this, the NVA Commanders had to put a stop this serious problem. FSB Ripcord indured an ever increasing number of heavy NVA attacks during May and June. And in July of 1970 the battle became a all-out, head-to-head, slug-out between the 101st Airborne and the NVA. This period of time in history would later be known as "Siege of FSB Ripcord". In the early morning hours of July 2nd, 1970 the NDP of Charlie Company located on Hill 902 (1st & 2nd Platoons along with the Company CP) was over-run by an estimated force of a company of NVA Sappers and a company of NVA Regulars. Many good men were lost and a great many more were wounded. On July 23rd 1970 the 101st Airborne closed down FSB Ripcord and evacuated the base.

We would like to invite the men who knew these guys well to provide photos and small rememberance write-up for posting

Thomas T. Hewitt, Captain O3 ........ KIA: July 2nd, 1970 RVN

Tribute Page to Tom Hewitt

Thomas H. Herndon , SGT E5 ........ KIA: July 2nd, 1970 RVN

Lee N. Lenz , SGT E5 ........ KIA: July 2nd, 1970 RVN

Rodger D. Sumrall , SGT E5 ........ KIA: July 2nd, 1970 RVN

Robert P. Radcliffe Jr , SP4 E4 ........ KIA: July 2nd, 1970 RVN

Robert W. Zoller II , SP4 E4 ........ KIA: July 2nd, 1970 RVN

Tribute Page to Bob "Doc" Zoller

Richard J. Conrardy , PFC E1 ........ KIA: July 2nd, 1970 RVN

Stephen J. Harber , SGT E5 ........ KIA/BNR: July 2nd, 1970 RVN

Tribute Page to Stephen Harber