Joe Kelbus memorial video w/sound fixed!
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Uploaded by imagepoet on Mar 5, 2009
Updated video version w/B Roll
I went looking for my dad's brothers during the annual Vietnam Veterans reunion in Kokomo, Indiana. My dad, Jerry Hogan, served two tours (as a door gunner and Huey and sometimes Loach crew chief) with the B Troop, 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry from 1969 to 1971 at Quan Loi and Bear Cat. My dad lives in California.
I didn't find anyone who knew my dad but I did meet a lot of amazing Veterans and one of them was Joe Kelbus who served in 1967 and 1968 with the A Troop, 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry. A Troop is the sister unit to my dad's.
Joe was very cool and spent quite a bit of time educating me about the activities of his and my dad's unit and I videotaped part of the conversation to send to my dad.
I learned a couple weeks ago that Kelbus has passed onto the Fiddler's Green and I've posted this video to thank him and honor him. He is a true American Hero and was a nice guy too.
My dad said when I went to Kokomo to tell them my dad was in B Troop and I would be welcomed like a son. He was right.
Thanks Joe!
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"I'm Greg Reynolds the one Joe refers to as 'Hippie'. I still live in California (haven't been in the water for ten years). Joe was a good friend of all of us (we still communicate and have reunions).
I appreciate you posting the clip. I didn't realize he did it and was surprised to see him and than he mentions my name... wow, what a trip. Thanks, Greg
Cheers Joe, we all miss you."
SnowHawkGirl 2 years ago
Thank you for giving me my fathers voice. and Thank you so much for sharing this. It means the world to me.
Joe's daughter, Melissa
SnowHawkGirl 2 years ago
Served in D 1/20, not same unit, but had some of the same experiences and was there the same time as Joe. Great video, thanks for spending your time thanking someone who served his country. I just realized your dad and I are connected. Wolfie
WolfieRed1 3 years ago