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Old 06-16-2005, 07:16 AM
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Just a small change in the name. Had an e-mail handle for a while as formergrunt70. I was thinking that name will also fit me well on the BB. So I went from gatewoodsret to formergrunt 70. (Nam 69-70) just sort of like the sound of "Grunt" So grab Your weapon and follow Me. Hope everyone is getting along okay.
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Old 06-16-2005, 07:32 AM
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I like it. Danny and I had a friend named Frank whose handle was Xgrunt . A good man. Welcome Topp , former grunt70 , hope to see you in July
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Old 06-16-2005, 07:57 AM
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Lt. As You know when I went down to see Danny, I had the opportunity to meet Frank. Let me tell You Brother, When danny lost Frank, He lost a piece of Himself. I know Danny very well, and He is still trying to heal from that wound. They were tight, and I mean tight "Brother" I get teary eyed when I think about it and Danny's absence for that long spell. Sandy would just say when I ask, that He is dealing with it the best he can. Frank "My Brother" rest in eternal peace. Didn't mean to go this long, but felt I had to make these remarks.
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Old 06-16-2005, 09:28 AM
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Old 06-16-2005, 09:34 AM
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There's nothing like a good handle - I like it.
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Old 06-16-2005, 10:06 AM
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Yeah- Boats kinda like that handle and the Avatar You have. DMZ-Lt speaks for it self
Mortardude, WhiteOak, the list goes on and on. Guess wanted to be more unique. Anyone know why Danny goes by WhiteOak? Sorry you don't count Lt. : o )
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Old 06-16-2005, 10:12 AM
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Anyone know why Danny goes by WhiteOak?

Best of my recollection a LtCol is a Silver Oak Leaf but when it is a sewn on patch it looks white.
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Danny explained to me that the white oak tree is the best one to make baskets from..His father got him started on it. Quite a story.

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Old 06-16-2005, 10:24 AM
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Darn it! Should have known You would know this larry. Yep! He is quite good at too. Amazing to sit near His Harley and watch him in action in his work shop. Actually, this is how he often unwinds, and he loves it. BTW where are You WhiteOak. Guess I had better get on the landline.
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I like the new handle, Topp. Says it all.

I knew the answer to the White Oak question, also. Saw some of his handiwork that he brought along. A talented man. Spent some real quality time with Danny at the East Coast Campout this year. Swapped some good airborne stories from our younger, wilder days.

Yeah, where are you, Danny?
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