Not Making it...

The Eagle · 07-30-2011, 05:49 AM

Hi Gang,
Well, I THOUGHT I'd make the "Forum Fest." this year, and was planning to but...I am flying to Washington, D.C. next weekend for the funeral of a helicopter pilot who disappeared with his crew in Vietnam in 1970, and has been listed as Missing In Action ever since. One of my High School friends (Wayne Allen, from Tewksbury, MA) was the crew chief on that helicopter. His remains were found and identified in 1991. I am flying down with 24 other members of the "Firebird-Rattlers" helicopter crews from Vietnam, in Wayne's honor. An artist from MA, (Gina Johnson) who has been drawing any service person KIA from Iraq and Afghanastan, drew a composit illustration of the crew for me. I am going to give that illustration to one of the crews family members. I am going to TRY to attach that illustration to share with all of you. We (the family and friends of Firebird 91) have waited 41 years for this day. This is a once and a lifetime honor, and I can't miss it. Finally Peace! I will TRY to attach the illustration..if anyoe can help me open it for all to view, I'd really appreciate it!
"The Eagle"

The Eagle · 07-30-2011, 05:56 AM

Hi Gang,
I tryed to attach the picture, but I don't really know how to post it on the forum...can anyone help me?
The Eagle

pam.in.ny · 07-30-2011, 06:11 AM

Eagle,

If you have the photo stored online in an album, just click the little photo icon above your message. It's the one that is to the right, next to the one having an envelope and piece of paper. A small window will pop up and you just paste or type the URL of where your image is stored.

If the photo is stored on your computer, just below the Submit Reply and Preview Post buttons, you'll see Additional Options. Click on Manage Attachments.

Hope this helps.

I heard about the soldiers being returned and thought that family and friends will not have full closure and that all of you will have the honor of paying tribute to him.

The Eagle · 07-30-2011, 06:28 AM

Hi Pam,
Thank for your help, but, I tried and it said it uploaded, but it's no where to be seen...I'm NOT the best computer operator when it comes to this!
The Eagle

The Eagle · 07-30-2011, 06:31 AM

THANK YOU PAM...It worked!
The Eagle

Happy Gourmand · 07-30-2011, 06:32 AM

It's "somewhere to be seen" !! Nice job!!

pam.in.ny · 07-30-2011, 10:13 AM

What a beautiful tribute to the fallen crew. A work of art well done. Gina did an awesome job and I am so happy that you shared it with us. The family is going to love this and they, as well as, their service and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Thank you again for sharing.

Lakesrider · 07-30-2011, 04:23 PM

Awesome picture. Great to of had that done. I fly my POW/MIA flag everyday for this very reason. When you say a prayer for him tell him we are so very proud of him, and glad to have him home in US soil...

RIP

WakeboardMom · 08-01-2011, 05:11 PM

Thank you for sharing that.

I'm from Tewksbury, and while I didn't know your friend Wayne, my family did have many friends who served in Viet Nam. Some came home and some did not. God bless them all.

TOAD · 08-02-2011, 05:43 AM

Hand Salute to the crew of Firebird 91.

07-30-2011, 05:49 AM	#1
The Eagle Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Burlington MA & Moultonboro NH Posts: 218 Thanks: 17 Thanked 141 Times in 33 Posts	Not Making it... Hi Gang, Well, I THOUGHT I'd make the "Forum Fest." this year, and was planning to but...I am flying to Washington, D.C. next weekend for the funeral of a helicopter pilot who disappeared with his crew in Vietnam in 1970, and has been listed as Missing In Action ever since. One of my High School friends (Wayne Allen, from Tewksbury, MA) was the crew chief on that helicopter. His remains were found and identified in 1991. I am flying down with 24 other members of the "Firebird-Rattlers" helicopter crews from Vietnam, in Wayne's honor. An artist from MA, (Gina Johnson) who has been drawing any service person KIA from Iraq and Afghanastan, drew a composit illustration of the crew for me. I am going to give that illustration to one of the crews family members. I am going to TRY to attach that illustration to share with all of you. We (the family and friends of Firebird 91) have waited 41 years for this day. This is a once and a lifetime honor, and I can't miss it. Finally Peace! I will TRY to attach the illustration..if anyoe can help me open it for all to view, I'd really appreciate it! "The Eagle"

07-30-2011, 05:56 AM	#2
The Eagle Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Burlington MA & Moultonboro NH Posts: 218 Thanks: 17 Thanked 141 Times in 33 Posts	Need help posting picture Hi Gang, I tryed to attach the picture, but I don't really know how to post it on the forum...can anyone help me? The Eagle

07-30-2011, 06:28 AM	#4
The Eagle Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Burlington MA & Moultonboro NH Posts: 218 Thanks: 17 Thanked 141 Times in 33 Posts	lost in space Hi Pam, Thank for your help, but, I tried and it said it uploaded, but it's no where to be seen...I'm NOT the best computer operator when it comes to this! The Eagle Attached Images

07-30-2011, 06:31 AM	#5
The Eagle Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Burlington MA & Moultonboro NH Posts: 218 Thanks: 17 Thanked 141 Times in 33 Posts	It worked! THANK YOU PAM...It worked! The Eagle

08-01-2011, 05:11 PM	#9
WakeboardMom Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: NH X 2 Posts: 508 Thanks: 595 Thanked 113 Times in 92 Posts	Thank you for sharing that. I'm from Tewksbury, and while I didn't know your friend Wayne, my family did have many friends who served in Viet Nam. Some came home and some did not. God bless them all. __________________ MarieM

The Following 11 Users Say Thank You to The Eagle For This Useful Post:
BroadHopper (08-02-2011), eillac@dow (08-01-2011), jkjoshuatree (08-01-2011), KPW (08-01-2011), Lakesrider (07-30-2011), Lucky1 (07-30-2011), pam.in.ny (07-30-2011), Redwing (08-02-2011), Ropetow (08-01-2011), Skip (07-30-2011), VitaBene (07-30-2011)

07-30-2011, 06:11 AM	#3
pam.in.ny Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 92 Thanks: 98 Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts	Eagle, If you have the photo stored online in an album, just click the little photo icon above your message. It's the one that is to the right, next to the one having an envelope and piece of paper. A small window will pop up and you just paste or type the URL of where your image is stored. If the photo is stored on your computer, just below the Submit Reply and Preview Post buttons, you'll see Additional Options. Click on Manage Attachments. Hope this helps. I heard about the soldiers being returned and thought that family and friends will not have full closure and that all of you will have the honor of paying tribute to him.

07-30-2011, 06:32 AM	#6
Happy Gourmand Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ruskin FL Posts: 1,025 Thanks: 187 Thanked 322 Times in 179 Posts	It's "somewhere to be seen" !! Nice job!!

07-30-2011, 10:13 AM	#7
pam.in.ny Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 92 Thanks: 98 Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts	What a beautiful tribute to the fallen crew. A work of art well done. Gina did an awesome job and I am so happy that you shared it with us. The family is going to love this and they, as well as, their service and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Thank you again for sharing.

07-30-2011, 04:23 PM	#8
Lakesrider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 380 Thanked 1,016 Times in 345 Posts	Awesome picture. Great to of had that done. I fly my POW/MIA flag everyday for this very reason. When you say a prayer for him tell him we are so very proud of him, and glad to have him home in US soil... RIP

08-02-2011, 05:43 AM	#10
TOAD Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Soon to be Moultonboro Posts: 258 Thanks: 1 Thanked 81 Times in 34 Posts	Hand Salute to the crew of Firebird 91. __________________ "Government is not reason, it is not eloquence, it is force; like fire, a troublesome servant and a fearful master. Never for a moment should it be left to irresponsible action.....Unknown....but attributed to George Washington

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode