Danny R Straessle

DANNY R STRAESSLE

Danny R Straessle "Peabody" was on our January 1971 Roster. He is from Okmulgee OK.

PHOTOS

Vodica, McBride, Porky & Peabody

Gator, Peabody, Chu Hoi scout & unknown

no shirt, Gators' buddy & Peabody

NOTES FROM FRIENDS AND FAMILY

In 2001 Danny wrote in our Guestbook: Just like to say hi to any of you guys who remember "Peabody". I was with A/2nd/501st from Nov. 70-71. Still fondly remember Jesse Lagos (I believe) our "class" clown. Also like to say hi to the guy from Arkansas (sorry, but for the life of me I can't remember his name) who I think saddled me with that moniker. Would like to say a Big hello to Tex our 60 gunner. It's hard to believe it's been 30 years! Best wishes to all, "Peabody" (a.k.a. Danny Straessle)

In 2007 Danny wrote the following in our Guestbook: It is with deepest sorrow I write this letter after receiving the Newsletter that told of the passing of John 'Tex' Fair. Tex and I were in the same platoon for most of our tours of duty. I entered Alpha company during stand down in Nov. 70 , Tex probably a month or so later. Unfortunately, the years have all but erased the memories I have of my year in Viet Nam. I remember Tex as just our "sixty gunner", an easy going guy that got along with everybody. It was Tex who 'found' me back in the early '90's when he would make blind phone calls trying to locate lost Avengers. He probably didn't even know who he was calling, because very few, if any, knew my name. I was only know by the nickname Ken Forsythe had given me when I joined Alpha company, "Peabody". Still remember Jesse Leos, Sgt. Perry and Pringle. A few others whose names I'm not sure of. I was platoon RTO for a long time and I always set up with the the Lt. and medic, that's probably why I don't remember but a few of the guys. I was probably a pain in the ass that nobody wanted to remember. Jeeze, I don't even remember what platoon we were in or the names of the 3 LT's and medics that we went through. So long "Tex", it was an honor serving with you. - Danny "Peabody" Straessle (Nov.'70-Dec.'71)