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Posted: 12/31/1969 Name: Joe Mattison Message: Messages: 1. Ranger Cleary, thanks for the update on that very unfortunate Rappelling incident in the Fla Ranger Camp. Things can' be "undone", God forbid we didn't learn, and do something like that again. I stressed over and over again to the RIs (especially the RIs who do Mountaineering training) to never, ever take your eyes off the Ranger Student or the situation that the Ranger Student is in. If the Ranger Student is moving, he had better be "clipped in" to something if he's over 10 feet above the ground. All it takes is 1/2 of a second, and the Ranger takes a death fall from anyone of the possible lanes on Yonah, and all it takes is one time, not to check the "Belay Man", and the litter, Piggy back, or Rappeller...goes for a "Death Fall". Knock on Wood as they say...nothing happened...and lets hope that nothing ever happens. Yep, my blood pressure would rise, but outwardly, I had confidence in the RI who was responsible for the "safety" of a particular training event. At the same time, I had one eye on what was going on, at all times. We had great cadre during my time in the MRC and to tell you the truth, complacency because of their "greatness" was always there...and sometimes, I had to "shake it off" and wake up (if you will), because they really were...just that good. To Ross: I really do suggest that you contact June Wood. She will remember exactly who was serving at the MRC and in the proper sequence if you give her some time to sort out the names. Thanks Doug for helping Ross out. Lastly...Cookie:.....you'r a special girl Cookie, and there was a time that a lot of us would go to the "Comsy" to buy something that we really didn't need...just so's we could get a good look at ya...you had a way of breaking up the routine of Camp in those days, and I think that a lot of the Cadre spent time in the Comsy, for no particular reason...."officially".
Posted: 12/31/1969 Name: Ross Hall Message: an inadequate list of the commanders and SMG of the Mountain Camp, particularly early on. This list came from the RTB. It's all they have. Unbelievable. I know there was an LTC Don Smith in there somewhere temporarily, and I know SGM Richardson may be listed out of place slightly. Will you help fill this in? Perry, you can really help here. SFC James Boseman SGM Hoyt Wilson SGM Carl Jones SGM McBroom SGM Quirk SGM Monroe SGM Fletcher SGM Richardson SGM Miller CSM Luis Palacios CSM John Edmunds CSM Luis Palacios CSM Joseph Mattison CSM Edwin Nelson CSM Byron Barron CSM Byron Barron CSM Samuel Costen/Glenn Legg CSM Glenn Legg (to Jan 07) CSM Pfrogner
Posted: 12/31/1969 Name: Joe Mattison Message: To: 1SG Gregory Baker, Retired, Really glad to know that you're doing well. My memories of you as the NCOIC of Mountaineering remains as clear in my memory today as they were then, when we served together. In case in never mentioned it, THANKs for all that you did, as we transitioned from the old ways to the new ways, and for all the hard work that you did while being the NCOIC of Mountaineering Training at Camp Merrill. Without you, we never would have done it!!! Take care...Joe
Posted: 12/31/1969 Name: Runyon Message: Just heard this morning from Lori. Pat, we're all pulling for you.
Posted: 12/31/1969 Name: Sasquatch Smitty Message: Merry Christmas everyone. We had a great dinner like Mr. Padgett use to make. I like blueberries on my pancakes and ice cream. smitty

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