Friday, February 7, 2025

Memorial Listings

Help Finding & Verifying Information 

Hello Brothers,

Our brother, Lloyd "Big John" Harris has been compiling an honor list of deceased 3/20 SF Troopers 
(see the attached) and needs our help completing the task!

Lloyd needs additional information on the Troopers listed below; please feel free to add any names that 
might have been missed.

Contact: Lloyd / William "Big John" Harris at: montymoe@aol.com > or call him at
(H) (863) 533-3896 (C) (863) 944-5554


Regards
William H."Bill" Eades Jr.
                                                 Need Information

Company

Rank

First Name

Middle or Nick Name

Last

DOB

DOD

Co C

SGT

Aaron

 

Brock

 

 

Co C

SGT

Kenneth

 

Devine

 

 

Co C

SFC

Robert

"Bobby"

Givens

 

 

Co B

CPT

Kenneth

 

Hall

 

 

Co C

SGT

Ronald

"Ron"

Hoffman

 

 

Co C

SSG

Michael

 

Hoover

 

 

Co C

SP 4

James

"Jim"

Hunter

 

 

Co C

SGT

Carl

 

Lampkins

 

 

Co B

 

Steve

 

Lang

 

 

Co C

SFC

Lou I.

 

Lebatard

 

 

Co C

MSG

Robert

"Bob"

Moore

 

 

Co C

SFC

George

 

Shipley

 

 

Co C

SGT

Richard

"Rick"

Smith

 

 

Co C

 

Robert

 

Spencer

 

 



See attached

SFACON 2024 RAFFLE /AUCTION

I am passing this along without our usual header.  It is self-explanatory, although not sure why it refers to ‘2024 Raffle/Auction.’ 

 

SFACON 2024 RAFFLE /AUCTION

 

 

We hope this message finds you well. We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming SFA Auction/Raffle, taking place online from Feb 6-28, 2025.

 

The Special Forces Association, a 501(c)19 veteran non-profit organization is hosting their 2024 SFACON Raffle/Auction. 

 

It has taken awhile to put this together, but your chance to take home some pretty awesome SF Swag is finally here.  

 

Your presence would mean the world to us as we come together to celebrate and support the vital work of Special Forces Association. As a valued member of our community, your involvement is crucial to the success of our mission to serve as the Voice for the Special Forces Community; Perpetuates Special Forces Traditions and Brotherhood; Advances the Public Image of Special Forces and Promotes the General Welfare of the Special Forces Community.

 

We deeply appreciate your ongoing commitment to Special Forces Association. Your contributions have made a significant impact, and with your continued support, we can achieve even greater things.

 

Thank you for your steadfast support and for considering our invitation.  We have one raffle and one auction.  Click on the links below to view the items and bid.

 

The  raffle  is for a  H&K P30SK 9mmx19 Pistol, click the link below for pictures/info and to bid on the weapon.  Tickets are $10 each.

 

 

 

 

The auction has a variety of custom SF Jewelry and custom SF related wooden plaques.  The top piece of jewelry retails at $1,750.00

 

 


                                      De oppresso liber!


Thanks again for all your support. 


--
Respectfully,
Pete Tingstrom

Vice President SFA NBO

President SFA Chapter VIII (8) Hawaii

Special Forces 2024 Cruise Lead Planner / SFACON 2024 Chair

 

 

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

B/3/20 Reunion

February 5, 2025

Hello Members and Friends of the Association,

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                             STANNNND UP!

 

 

Brothers: Sitting in the back of C-130 cruising at 1250 AGL and then to hear the Jumpmaster below out that command was the wake-up that it going to get REAL right now!   This Reunion is right around the corner so you need to STANDUP/HOOKUP and mark your calendars to be there.  

 

I want to say THANK YOU to the following individuals who have sent in their checks:

 

  • Bob Howell (1st check!) • Fred Raymond • Allen Bryant • Laurie Baird • “Big John” Harris 

 

 

So, what’s up with the rest of you???

Let’s get those RSVP’s in so we can make sure to have a good headcount for chow and setup.  

 

 

The new location is going to make the planning – and contingencies – way easier and definitely more comfortable - not to mention keeping the sun off our thinning hair and the rain off our shoulders.  

 

In case you forgot:

 

 

WHEN:  Saturday, March 29th, 2025 – 1200 -1700 hours

 

WHERE:  American Legion Post 26 (Plant City) 

        2207 W. Baker St., Plant City, FL509 N. Park Road, Plant City 33563.  NOTE: It’s just a little south of I-4 off the Thonotosassa Exit

 

PRICE:   $25 per person. 

Please make checks out to Chris Bell – for B/3/20 Reunion and mail to address shown below.

 

 

We are looking forward to this day of getting together and seeing our Brothers again.  Don’t hesitate to reach out to Darryl (813-833-4035) or myself if you have any questions or ideas… 

 

 

 UPDATE:  We have already received some AWESOME items for our raffle this year and there is even rumor of 2 weapons being donated.  More to follow on this.  

 

  

NOTE: For all you history buffs, 20th Group was officially organized on February 15, 1963 – so we’re 62-years old!

 

 

 

De Oppresso Liber

 

MSG(R) Chris R. Bell, Special Projects Officer

1111 Jungle Avenue North

St. Petersburg, FL 33710-4327

727.244.1016

 

 

"It is easy and most common to run from our fears.  To turn and face the fear is rare, but to step towards it, is truly a measure of courage. The Green Berets" – LTC Kevin Holbrook, 1stSFGA

 

Fundraiser for Sgt Wood's Bright Leg





   SF   

  SPECIAL FORCES ASSOCIATION

      Chapter 76 - South Florida 

          “The Green Berets”

 

February 1, 2025

Hello Members and Friends of the Association,

You will recall that SGT Collin Wood recently lost his life in the predawn hours at Camp Blanding.

A fundraiser has been established.  For more information, please click the link:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/memorials-for-sgt-woods-bright-legacy?qid=1190a0233761ec7ba151a96750ad21b2

 

 

Joe Pruett on behalf of

Ed Pijuan

President

 

Chapter 76 Facebook Site: https://www.facebook.com/SFA-South-Florida-Chapter-76-111343950710574/

 

Chapter Blog is located at http://SFACH76.Blogspot.com/

 

Special Forces Association Online Teamhouse https://teamhousespecialforcesassociation.org

 

Please update your email address to prevent interruptions

 

ED PIJUAN

PRESIDENT

 

ROGER KIDDER

VICE PRESIDENT

 

AL HERNANDEZ

SECRETARY

 

JASON PSALTIDES

SECRETARY

 

JIM TRICE

TREASURER

 

TOM HOUSE

SERGEANT-AT-ARMS

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DAN POIRIER

CHAPTER 76 BLOGGER

 

ED BELLO

CHAPTER 76 WEBMASTER

 

JOE PRUETT

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