CAROLE MARTON -FAITHFUL SUPPORTER

Carole Marton,

Honorary Bandido

The Bandidos have lost a true and faithful friend.  Carole Marton passed away, June 8th, from liver failure after a sudden and short battle with Pancreatic cancer.

Although most of you did not know her, Carole was as good a friend as the Bandidos have ever had.  She was a huge donor, contributor and supporter in so many ways.  In addition to her support of the Bandidos, she adopted the Army Recruiters in Lakewood, Ohio.  She would visit them once or twice a week, bringing them fruit, cheeses and other snacks…and the occasional pizza.  She also brought them, the Bandidos and the 16th Infantry Regiment, love, friendship and "thanks" for a job well done from a true patriot.

I met Carole on a watch forum on the Internet, and got into a discussion with her concerning the premise that you cannot support the troops without supporting their mission.  Being a logical, yet cantankerous, curmudgeon of a retired schoolteacher…she finally saw the light and adopted the Bandidos…we were her heroes, and behind the scenes, she supported us to the hilt to the point where she was made an Honorary Bandido.  In her words, being an Honorary Bandido was the greatest honor she had ever received.  She was also a member of the Society of the 1st Infantry Division.

So whether you knew her or not, we were all a little bit better for having her love us…she will be missed greatly.

~Kenneth J Costich II
Tucson, Arizona

bandidocharlie6@gmail.com

FRANK PACHON MANCHA, JR

APRIL 13, 1947 - APRIL 11, 2009

Whetheryou knew him or not, he served with Bandido Charlie in the summer of '69 until around November of that year; he was in the mortar platoon.

You may recongnizehim after seeing his picture and his nickname was "chicken man". 

I had been in communication with him from time to time to encourage him to attend the reunions but the timing seemed to always be inconvenient. It was always "next year". 

I really regretnot getting closer to him as we were brother in arms. This was another tragiclesson in procrastination on my part.

Rod Tokubo

Frank passed away peacefully at his home in Del Rey Oaks, at 6:45 AM April 11, 2009.  Frank was born at the Old Carmel Hospital, in Carmel, California.  His father, Frank Pachon Mancha, Sr., preceded him in death at the age of 35 in 1957.  Frank is survived by his loving wife Lolita Black Mancha, his mother Joan Campos (Hilo), brother Herman Campos (Robin), sister Jodie Adam (Tommy), aunt, Corinna Mancha and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Frank, a 1965 graduate of Monterey High School, held numerous cross country and other track records, including the 1320 MBL Championship competition record in 1965, which is still unbeaten today.  He graduated from MPC in 1968.  Frank also won an athletic scholarship to Sacramento State University however was unable to attend due to his induction into the Army to serve in Vietnam in 1969, as a member of the 1st Infantry Division, 1/16th Mechanized Infantry, Bandido Charlie Company.  During his service he received the Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Combat Infantry Badge and Marksman Award.

 An avid fan of all sports Frank would sometimes watch separate events on two televisions and have a radio going at the same time. The SF 49ers had a staunch fan in Frank.  He also enjoyed auto racing and when the season started he would often be found at Laguna Seca having a great time watching the races with a group of friends.  Poker was also one of his favorite pass-times and his poker group will miss the humor and abuse that only Frank could add to the game.

On a regular basis he enjoyed going downtown, sometimes driving the “Magic Bus”, to run errands, have a “bite to eat” and catch-up with friends and acquaintances.

He also loved to travel, especially to Mexico where one of his favorite vacation spots was Puerto Vallarta.  Other recent destinations were Paris and Washington DC where he spent time at the Vietnam Memorial.

Frank had a kind soul, a compassionate spirit and loved a great party.  He was always supportive and ready to come to the aid of those he cherished. Many people have said how Frank helped them during difficult times in their lives, lifting their spirits and setting them on a straight path.  He was a “spiritual” counselor in party clothes.

BRAD R. GUNDER

MAY 7 1948 - December 7 1994

Brad Gunder was a good friend of mine and was riding the 3-2 track at one time. I think that was in Nov. or Dec '68. The last time I saw him he was going to sick call in Lima Kilo with a M-79 shrapnel wound in the thumb. He was a character of the first degree.

I remember his favorite saying was "shitty leaf". Going on an LP was always "shitty leaf", as was anything that required work like sand bags, etc. I haven't seen the checkered scarf of the "Iron Rangers" since I left An Dien in '68, but I do remember him having one and tying it on the ammo rack on the track.

I dreamed about Brad just the other night.

Don Frazier

Carmel – Frank Teruo Tokubo, 90, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at his home with his family at his side. He was born in Florin, CA and has lived on the Monterey Peninsula for over 55 years. Frank joined the Army in 1941 and spent much of his career in Military Intelligence, first serving in China-Burma-India during WWII to his final assignment
with the 500th Military Intelligence Group in Tokyo. He also served in Korea with the 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division and then was assigned to the Defense Language Institute as a Japanese language instructor.
   Upon his retirement from military service in 1963, Frank opened Toyo Imports in Seaside and The Toyo at Del Monte Shopping Center. He also managed building the Kabuki Theater in San Francisco and was one of the directors of the Toyo BGM Broadcasting Company for many years.
   Frank was an active member of the community and will be remembered for his involvement in the Monterey and Salinas Bonsai Clubs, VFW Post 1629, the Seaside Rotary Club, and the Monterey Nisei Golf Club. He was a long-time member of the Rancho Canada Golf Club.
   Frank is survived by Sumie Mary, his loving wife of 65 years; his son, Rod of Salinas; and his daughters, Naomi Takigawa of Sunnyvale and Teresa Gregory of Burlingame. He will be greatly missed by his granddaughters, Alyssa Takigawa-Smith, Trisha and Kelly Tokubo and Emily and Amanda Gregory. Frank will always be remembered by his brother, Tom of Sacramento and his sisters, Chieko Mori of Hiroshima and Tomoe Shigemura of Tokyo, and numerous relatives and friends.
   A Memorial Service will be held at the Monterey Peninsula Buddhist Temple next Saturday, August 16, 2008 at 3:00 PM. Please visit www.thepaulmortuary.com to sign Frank's guest book and leave condolences for his family. Frank’s family wishes to thank Hospice of the Central Coast for their caring concern over the pastseveral months.

Published in the Monterey Herald on 8/11/2008 See: Tokubo, Frank Teruo

Honor flag for

Curtis Hatterman

Debbie Hatterman was unable to get help from anyone to get the pole set, so Mack called on the Oklahoma Patriot Guard Riders, and they came through for us.

Special thanks to Jerry Lakey, Oklahoma State Ride Captain for the Patriot Guard Riders.

From the Enid News and Eagle, Sunday, Dec 18, 2005
CURTIS LEE HATTERMAN
Funeral services for Curtis Lee Hatterman, 59, of Enid will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 19, 2005, at Ladusau-Evans Chapel. Rev. Don Tines will officiate. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrange-ments are made by Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home.
He was born January 28, 1946, in Enid to William Louis and Laura Schultz Hatterman and died December 14, 2005, in Enid.
He attended Adams Grade School, Longfellow Junior High, and Enid High School, graduating in 1964. He attended Oklahoma State Technology in drafting at Okmulgee, OK.
He was drafted into the United States Army in 1967, and attended basic training in Ft. Bliss, TX, Advanced Infantry Training at Ft. Polk, LA, and Non-Commissioned Officer Candidate School at Ft. Benning, GA before going to Vietnam. In Vietnam he served in the famous Bandido Charlie Company in both the 9th and 1st Infantry Divisions earning him the Combat Infantry Badge and the Purple Heart among other awards.
After his return from Vietnam in 1969, he married Debora Dale of Shattuck November 27, 1969, in Enid and worked for several engineering and surveying companies through the years retiring in 2004, from the Engineering Department with the City of Enid.
He was a member of the Society of the First Infantry Division; a member of the Sixteenth Infantry Regiment Association, of the 1st Infantry Division; and the Board of Directors for the 9th Infantry Division Society, Old Reliables; a lifetime member and webmaster for the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Local 2270; a lifetime member and webmaster for the Vietnam Veterans of America, Local Chapter 940. He was also the creator of and webmaster for the Bandido Charlie Company Association; the 5th Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment Association; the 9th Division Association; the 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment (Veterans) and 2nd Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment (Veterans). 1st Infantry Division web sites. In 2004, he was inducted as Distinguished Member of the Regiment for the 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division at Regimental headquarters, Ft. Riley, and KS.
Surviving are his wife, Debbie of the home; two sisters, Mrs. Robert (Wilma) Grimes of Enid, and Delores Roberts and her husband Keith of Broken Arrow, OK. Nieces and nephews; Cheryl Smith of Enid, Robert and Patta Grimes of Hunter, Phillip and Micah Roberts of Huntsville, AL, and Jamie and Steven Cox of Broken Arrow, OK; four great-nieces and four great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and infant brother Oray Dean.
Memorials may be made to the Vietnam Veterans of America Local Chapter 940, Enid or charity of your choice.