18 Nov 2022

Fallen Hero's / Jolly Green 10 / 37th ARRS / HH-3E

5 October 1968
Jolly Green 10
37th ARRS
HH-3E # 65-12782

While extracting a Special Forces Team contact with the enemy the Jolly Green Giant received intensive ground fire, which damaged the helicopter & tragically killed two of the four crew.

Jolly 10 Crew
Co-Pilot
Maj. Albert D. Wester 
Flight Mechanic
SrA. Gregory P. Lawrence

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7 comments:

  1. Anonymous3 October 2022 at 13:20

    He slept across from me in our Hooch, we had many a talks. I know that mission well. RIP BROTHER

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  2. Anonymous4 October 2023 at 17:22

    I was there the day they both died. Went to tech school with Greg. May they both rest in peace. Will never forget that day.

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    1. Shonn Lawrence5 October 2023 at 00:30

      Greg is my Dad. Haven’t had the opportunity to talk to many people he served with. Would like to talk to you if possible.

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    2. Anonymous5 October 2023 at 07:21

      Hi Shonn. Just reply to this email with your email and I'll get in touch with you. Don't worry about sending your details as I have to approve all of the messages prior to them being published. Hope to hear from you soon.

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  3. Shonn Lawrence5 October 2023 at 00:35

    Greg is my Dad. Haven’t had the opportunity to talk with many people he served with. Would like to talk to you if possible.

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  4. Lou6 October 2023 at 17:18

    I remember that day well his bunk was next to mine. I was the crew chief of the other HH-3 that was on that mission. Great loss!

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  5. Anonymous5 October 2024 at 13:17

    I was there.Went to tech school with Gregory. Will never forget that day God bless both men James Thibodeau

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