Fairbanks, 1973-1976 (Eielson AFB, North Pole, Wainwright: homes, high school, living)

[ORYGUNWASP]

Was stationed at Ft. Wainwright (47th Engineer Co.) from Oct. '73 to Oct. '76 and it was the best three years of my life. Does anyone remember a club in Moose Creek called Telons Too (sp?)?

[horse haller]

I don't REALY remember the club on moose creak.but it may come to me later.I would like to talk to any one that was there .I was there from Oct 73 to Nov 77 . lot o good memory's.47th eng.

[horse haller]

My name is VICTOR LASHLEY I was in 47th eng from Oct 74 to oct77. I hauled heavy equipment.5 ton and10 ton tractors 25ton low boys.I HAD LOTS OF GOOD TIMES THERE.I WOULD REALY LIKE TO TALK TO ANYONE THAT WAS THERE ARROUND THAT TIME.

[ORYGUNWASP]

Originally Posted by horse haller

My name is VICTOR LASHLEY I was in 47th eng from Oct 74 to oct77. I hauled heavy equipment.5 ton and10 ton tractors 25ton low boys.I HAD LOTS OF GOOD TIMES THERE.I WOULD REALY LIKE TO TALK TO ANYONE THAT WAS THERE ARROUND THAT TIME.

Yes I remember you. My name is Richard Hart and i was a Spec 5 dozer operator, Sgt. Smith's platoon. If I remember right, you are from Missouri. You must remember Bill(?) Reid who drove a 10-ton too. He once let me drive the 10-ton hauling my cat from Eielson AFB back to our motor pool. Do you remember "DJ" DeJulio? He stayed in the area after his discharge 76-77(?) and lived in Moose Creek which was about 20 miles or so down the Richardson Highway, beyond North Pole. Sadly, he passed away, at home (Moose Creek), in Dec. 1995. He and I were roommates for part of 1975 up on the third floor of the barracks. He was a great guy and roommate. It makes me sad to think he only had 45 years of life. We were the same age, born in 1950. Would like to hear more from you Vic. If you would, when you have a chance, please type some lines and tell me how you have been, where your living now, and, of course any thoughts and memories of "the good old days" in Fairbanks.

Hope all is well with you,
Richard

[horse haller]

Hi richard.boy it makes me feel so good to here from you.i remeber you well.you was a good dozer operater.yes i remember bill reed i continued driving trucks after i got out in 1977.oct.i was always on the look out for him every time i went thew tenn because that is where he was from.im pretty suree i rember d.j.your buddy if im not mistaken didint he wear glasse and kind of heavy set.he was going to stay in alaska and homestead.he was a real good guy.i remember him talking about looking for goid.had a job waiting for him.that is realy a shame he only made it to 45.that saddens me.i also remember sargent smith was a good man easy to get along with.i remember arikson and and when he took off down the highway after his girl friend.i cant remember if he caught her or not.john amidon was my good friend also.i realy miss all you guys.that was a part of my life that i always carried with me.i sure hope your doing well.i remember how easy going you were.you will always be in my thoughts.your fiend victor....

[horse haller]

Richard i still live in mo.i had 3kids and have 6 grand kids.i am retired now at 63.life for me was a little bumpy.but i made through to this point.with pretty good health.i sure hope everything is fine for you.i lived on the old family farm for a lot of the time messed with cattle a nd horses and drove trucks.my address is victor lashley 4548 hwy143 des arc mo.63636.i remember talking to one of your friends about when they changef the d7 dozer from cable lift to hidralic.if i remember right you was dicussing with him operating dozers in veitnam.do you remember hazen pyle.dozer operator.i was always halling his dozer like you and bill.any way i would let him drive the truck and he would let my run the dozer on some of the rough work .i acually got pretty good at it. Any way he was from either virginia or west virginia.i tryed to locait him about month ago was unseccessful.but wouldnt it be swell for all of us to reach each other on hear.just reaching you brings me lots of happiness.you take care of your self. ..victor...

[horse haller]

RICHARD MY EMAIL ADDRESS IS lashley.victor@yahoo..com I THINK YOU CAN FRIEND ME ON FACE BOOK.I WENT TO HIGH SCHOOL IN VALLEY PARK MO. ...VICTOR.

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Originally Posted by ORYGUNWASP

Yes I remember you. My name is Richard Hart and i was a Spec 5 dozer operator, Sgt. Smith's platoon. If I remember right, you are from Missouri. You must remember Bill(?) Reid who drove a 10-ton too. He once let me drive the 10-ton hauling my cat from Eielson AFB back to our motor pool. Do you remember "DJ" DeJulio? He stayed in the area after his discharge 76-77(?) and lived in Moose Creek which was about 20 miles or so down the Richardson Highway, beyond North Pole. Sadly, he passed away, at home (Moose Creek), in Dec. 1995. He and I were roommates for part of 1975 up on the third floor of the barracks. He was a great guy and roommate. It makes me sad to think he only had 45 years of life. We were the same age, born in 1950. Would like to hear more from you Vic. If you would, when you have a chance, please type some lines and tell me how you have been, where your living now, and, of course any thoughts and memories of "the good old days" in Fairbanks.

Hope all is well with you,
Richard

That DeJulio you mention was my half brother Bruce