Rafael Pabon

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Dave Gettman January 12, 2020 13:27

Rafael, I see Capt. David Clark is on your "buddy find" list. Is this him in the Stetson?

If so, he was killed a few years back in the Gulf. I have the article somewhere but can't find it. He and I e-mailed each other for a few years until his death.
Dave Gettman January 12, 2020 13:08

Happy Birthday, Rafael!

Whoop-whoop, Charlie Troop!!
Dave Gettman August 6, 2019 14:17

Much appreciated Rafael. The newsletter editor is on board and holding publication of the newsletter to add RCSM Trobough to the Fiddler's Green section. I sent him a photo to accompany the notice.
Eric Maley March 2, 2014 18:22

I my have the wrong Sgt Pabon. Did you comand C-17 in sept '82?
mike flewelling April 29, 2013 21:10

Good eye Rafael that is sgt Waco and the tracs are m114s at the range for target dutyas I remember none of them had more than 50 miles on them.
Bob Reyes February 14, 2013 21:16

Yes sir.. God willing, I will be at the reunion.. Hope to see everyone there.

Bob
Edward Moseley May 7, 2012 10:45

SGT Pabon! I remember when that name would sent fear into the hearts of commanders and ncos at camp GATES! Don't remember a lot of names, but this one I do. You and your border inspections were legendary. In fact, my first regimental inspection as a pvt in the ops room at Gates. Got moved to the SQDN ops center and wearing SGT stripes as an E-3. I know you won't remember me, but the most treasured commendation I received was from LTC Brinkley ( a job well done memo from his desk). Was from that inspection.
Bernie Collins April 16, 2012 11:14

yes that is true Rafael but i did not know about the medal.He must have got that later we my plt was put up on a hill in graf and c troop left us there for about 4 days and the day top got blown up I went down off the hill to the tank trail just for a walk and look around bored big time lol.I was at the same spot 20min before it happen then i went back to my plt and was gunning on the 4.2inc when it blew up threw me back in the apc we all went down off the hill and thats when we found him and the mess.i still think about that today he was my 1stsgt last name collins my last name collins i was there before him who was god out to get that day.But it was 22 rounds of 155 went off when he was about 20ft away.tolliver and george soloman never knew what happen to them i see you got sgt dickey up there i remember him did not like him much he was i sgt in mortor plt gave me shit cuz i did not have the new BDUs when they came out and we had to buy them i bought a pair off a guy my size and end of day i was in them pissed him off we good talking to ya brother in arms hope to hear back
Bob Reyes January 12, 2011 17:58

Happy Birthday Rafael...
Jesse Kelley January 12, 2011 13:10

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RAFAEL
Wishing you many more, from all of us at DragoonBase!!!

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Location

Woodbridge, Virginia

What unit(s) did you serve in with the 2d Cavalry?

C Troop 1st Squadron HHT C&C Squadron (ROC)

Where were you stationed?

Christersen Barracks, Bindlach FRG Merrell Barracks, Nuremberg FRG

What MOS or job description did you have?

19D4SVX

What was your rank/title?

SSG / 3rd Plt. Scout Section Sgt. SFC / 1st Platoon Sgt / Plt. Leader SFC / Regimental Border Operations NCOIC

What years were you assigned to the 2nd Cavalry?

11/1980 to 12/1983

Tell us a little about you now.

Security & Training Consultant / Instructor (Fully retired as of 12/2016)

Name a few buddies you served with that you would like to find.

SFC Jimmy Aldrich, 1SG Jimmy "Dusty" Collins; SFC Anderson, CPT David S. Clark, MAJ Stephen C. Hawkins, SFC Dickey, SSG Mike Redman. UPDATE: CSM Jimmy Aldrich died on 11/13/2004 Age 54 and is buried Ft. Custer National Cemetery, Grand Rapids MI. RIP. SGM (ret) Jimmy "Dusty" Collins Unknow Whereabouts; SGM (Ret) Raymond "Ray" Anderson, resides in Oregon; LTC (Ret) David S. Clark, resides in Tennessee; MAJ Stephen C. Hawkins Unknow Whereabouts; SFC Dickey, Unknown Whereabouts; 1SG (Ret) Michael "Mike" Redman, resides in Texas.