I received the following private message today from Bob Hill. He is no relation to the Bob Hill that was the 237th KIA but a 237th bird did pick up his seriously wounded uncle late in the war and he has been able to find some of the crew members. (His uncle remembered the yellow nose on the Mellow Yellow 237th ship.) If I'm not mistaken, it was Dave Hansen's crew and they recently had a very nice reunion.
Let Bob know what you think, either reply here or send him a message. He's registered on the forum. His email is yellojeep@hotmail.com
Here is his message:
Phil, I have an old Recon Marine out of SC who fought at Khe Sanh and retired from Miami, FLA PD recently. He's now running a personal business making patches. He makes reproduction, commemorative, active duty military, police, etc. patches and wants to do "DMZ Dustoff" high-quality repro. patches at a good price (upon my request). He'll do color and subdued for me, and I'll pay the initial cost. I'd like to post them for sale on this site, and any profit will go to the organization for reunion costs, etc.. Maybe even donate to the Vietnam Nurses, Vietnam Vets Assn. or whomever. I know that all profit should go to the greater cause. I also have a design for t-shirts, same idea, all profit goes to the group. Maybe we can finance that Huey for reunion rides/education. Let me know as soon as possible if you approve of the idea. Then I need your help with getting measurements and close photos of a real patch. From there, I'll draw one and submit everything at once. Let me know.
I think it is a great idea to have patches available for anyone who wants to buy one. I didn't keep my patches or hat and wish I had. I would also be interested in t shirts and bumper stickers.
Super opportunity for those of us who have lost or misplaced our memorabilia. Will the "old blue" (original) version of the 237th patch be made available? Hi to all, Moon Mullen
Yes, the original can and will be replicated. I just had Ed Iacobacci's original patch in my hand yesterday (01-21-07), and was surprised to see how simple it was. I think it's a cool idea. I just want a couple patches to hold on to.
Bob, I know we had a few emails together, trying to get you and Eddy, timmy and Dave Hansen together. I am so glad you guys got together. I know because I met the Pilot we rescued in Laos and have been in contact with him alot. His name is Capt. Jim "STORMY' Robinson from the 366th tactical fighter wing out of DaNang. I know how much it meant to me. We rescued him on his Birthday Dec. 2, 1970. Had a reunion on his 20th year anniversary. As for the patch ...great idea...not many of us have one...I still do but would like a new one to wear. Do you have a T shirt design? if so please send it to me...thanks
Speaking of patches.. I finally did what I have been thinking about doing for a very long time. I had my brother's 237th patch tatooed onto my left arm. I had been planning on doing it for a long time, but wasn't sure where to put it, or if I should. This past Veteran's Day.. I took the plunge and did it! I honor both Bobby Hill from the 237th and also Phil Marshall, who had the same call sign before my brother.. 711.
Oh yes!!! Make a few for me. Can't tell you how many times I wished I had one to put on a cap. And a T-Shirt or ten would be great for my family to wear. Let me know if I can get a cap or patch before the reunion and who to pay. Jim Harris
Jim- We're planning on ball caps with the original blue 237th logo for the reunion this time around. Is there enough interest to also do the green patch like we have on the Home Page on this web site? Let me know soon, gentlemen.
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