I just got an email message from Don Lundequalm's sister. Don was flying first pilot for Ralph Roussell when Gator 354 went down in flames on Jun 5, 1970 during a hot troop extraction. The CE was Scotty Broadston, also KIA; along with 4 or 5 legs --- I think they were 1/14 Inf. The gunner, Comes, was the only survivor and he was burned pretty badly. I referred her to this site; I know she and her family will be welcomed with open arms. I know Mixer remembers Scotty; and probably several others remember Ralph --- he was getting pretty short when he got it. Lundy came in after we got relocated back to An Khe in Mar, I think. He was a great guy and a good pilot; and we were getting ready to make him an A/C.

Some losses seem to hurt more than others; and that was one of the worst. A really bad day.

Pickett