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RANGERS 68 & 69
Five rangers leap from a chopper's side To run for the high grass where they might hide. With Camouflage suits and painted faces All five rangers would take their places. In a single line they moved for cover And prayed their positions would not be discovered. But, alas, they were spotted by an innocent" civilian Who would run and tell "Charlie" of the Ranger's insertion. As the team leader gave the command With the snap of a finger and the wave of a hand To move to the jungle and try to evade, The oncoming enemy would not be delayed. It was late afternoon when the Viet Cong were seen Searching and probing, looking raw and mean. Wearing straw hats and black P.J.'s Carrying carbines and A.K.'s. At the side of the trail, the rangers made ready. To engage the V.C. they'd have to be steady. Over the radio they whispered, "Have the gunships fly fast" For the enemy were many and the Rangers may not last. They could hear the voices chanting, with a sing song sing. Oh, how it did make their ears ring. Forgive us, O Lord, for what we must do. To survive, O Lord, we believe in you. With the sound of gunfire came flashes of light Meaning the contact had started and they must fight. The V.C. advanced with guns at the ready But the Ranger's fight was both hard and steady. For every one downed, Two more stood his ground. Then the gunships came in with a whine And broke the Vietcong line. The brave group of Rangers then retreated. As the slick came in all five were seated. The Five men stood strong that day And they thanked the Lord they new how to pray. Off to the base camp for a well earned rest. Then off again for another brave test. JT DEC,1969
Team11 - Nov 68 Myers - ODay - Bellwood - Hendrixson - DeLeon
JT Oct 68 - No, can't walk on water! What boots LT? I'm from Arkansas. JT & Zap June 69
No LT, It didn't hurt! Remember how Bob liked to impress the girls?
Christmas1968 ODay - Deleon - Bellwood - Jesse's Dad sent the tree!
Bill Cheek - Joe Eachus - Chip Capps - Stew Koonts at CAPP'S Change of Command Ceremony March 2000
