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WAYNE PHIPPS

B TROOPER UP & DOING WELL

On Friday, 8 December, Derryl Jones, Saber One Nine, (Aug 69 to Mar 70) suffered a major heart attack.

  Saber One Nine, Derryl Jones is up and doing well.....as a matter of fact, they sent him home a couple of days after the surgery because he wasn't a good patient. He just couldn't stand being in a hospital, so he made it well-known to all involved that he wanted out and to go home....that's where you'll find him for a while, recuperating. He is full of fire, still the same guy and is taking phone calls. If you want to call him to wish him a speedy recovery, his # is 231-378-2116.  

For those who remember him from the troop, Derryl was a hell of a good pilot, a large man with a soft touch on the controls. He was shot down on several occasions. He was medevaced from the troop after a rocket attack one night in which he was severely injured, the artery in his neck was severed by shrapnel. 

Derryl also flew a few missions with the old UH-1C gunship for B Troop. He quickly became a proficient pilot for this beast under the direction of Gary Thomas. 

Anyone wishing to send a card, send to:    Derryl Jones, 14677 King Road, Thompsonville, MI 49683. I know he would appreciate hearing from the men he flew with, admired and respected. 

From your Web Administrator: Let's all continue to keep Derryl & his family in our prayers!