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<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=80 BGCOLOR="#000000" TEXT="#F7F7FF" bgproperties="fixed" background="36100ac0dvldtc.jpg"> <div> General Issue Blues       </div> <div> <A HREF="sonnygratzer_com1.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="General Issue Blues "><U><B>Home</B></U></A><B>   </B><A HREF="general_issue_blues.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="About The Author "><U><B>About The Author</B></U></A><B>   </B><A HREF="readers_comments.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Readers Comments"><U><B>Readers Comments</B></U></A><B>  </B><A HREF="awards___decorations_.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Awards Decorations "><U><B> Awards & Decorations</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id18.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Airborne Ranger"><U><B>Airborne Ranger</B></U></A><B>   </B><A HREF="id30.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Jungle Warfare School"><U><B>School of The Americas</B></U></A><B>   </B><A HREF="general_issue_blues4.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Order Direct"><U><B>Order Direct</B></U></A><B>   </B><A HREF="id6.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Order Amazon"><U><B>Amazon.Com</B></U></A><B> </B><A HREF="general_issue_blues24.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Song Writing"><U><B>Song Writing</B></U></A></div> <div> <B>Sonny's Family</B><B>   </B><A HREF="id37.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Links"><U><B>Links</B></U></A><B>   </B><A HREF="id40.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Books In The Works"><U><B>Books in the Works</B></U></A><B>  </B><A HREF="scrapbook_photos.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Scrapbook"><U><B>Scrapbook</B></U></A><B>  </B><A HREF="id55.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Sounds Of Viet Nam"><U><B>Sounds</B></U></A><B>   </B><A HREF="id63.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Leaflets"><U><B>Propaganda leaflets</B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=210 BGCOLOR="#000000" TEXT="#F7F7FF"> <div> FAMILY</div> <div> My Grandchildren</div> <div> Click photo for large picture</div> <div> <A HREF="id39.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Grandkids"><U><IMG SRC="1ccbea90.jpg" border=0 width="190" height="169" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> <div> <B> <head> <script language="JavaScript">  </script>  </B></div> <div>  <embed src="HTMLobj-435/bemyloveX.mid" autostart="true" hidden="true">  </div> </td> <td valign="top" height=400 BGCOLOR="#000000" TEXT="#F7F7FF"> <div> <B> <head> <script language="JavaScript">  </script>  </B></div> <div> Family</div> <div> <IMG SRC="137aff70.jpg" border=0 width="175" height="247" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Kurt</div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="385" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 574 WIDTH="379"><div> Steven Kurt Gratzer was born 10 May 1963, St. Patrick Hospital, Missoula, Montana. Kurt started walking in Columbus, Georgia when I was stationed at Fort Benning.  He began school in kindergarten in Germany while I was stationed there. He attended grade school in Missoula, Montana, where he excelled at Little League as a 2nd baseman and pitcher, Little Grizzly (Pop Warner model) football as a running back and safety when his teams won championships, and YMCA basketball as a guard/forward.  His interest in boxing for the Missoula Mavericks Boxing Club began while attending Missoula's elementary school.  Kurt won many amateur bouts. He also played high school football for two years, his freshman and senior years and did very well on winning teams as a safety. He developed a love for cars during this period and worked on several high horsepower, great paint-job rigs.  Kurt also enjoyed hunting and shooting as a youngster, and he excelled as a snow skier and water skier.  Kurt went on to college, spending one year in Bozeman at Montana State University before transferring to the University of Montana. His freshman year he developed a love for bodybuilding, sculpting his body for competition.  Kurt earned two separate degrees at the University of Montana: a BA in Sociology and BS in Business.  After college, and a variety of interests, Kurt joined the US Army and excelled in basic courses, including the Ranger qualification course where he was the honor graduate, allowing him to join the 2nd Battalion, 75th Rangers at Fort Lewis, Washington, and he was an expert marksman.  Injuries curtailed his Army stint and he returned to Missoula.  Kurt has a son Michael Quinn.</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="dana"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><IMG SRC="13faff70.jpg" border=0 width="175" height="247" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Dana</div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="385" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 501 WIDTH="379"><div>             Dana Lynn Gratzer Millhouse was born 21 February 1965 at the US Army Hospital, Nurnberg, Germany while I was stationed at Bamberg, Germany with the 2nd Battalion, 54th Infantry, 4th Armored Division.  Dana was unfortunately born with a hearing disorder which she has worked diligently to overcome.  Dana also attended schools in Missoula, both grade school and Sentinel High School, where she excelled in class work.  She participated in swimming and soccer as a youngster and played basketball for Lewis and Clark Elementary in 7th grade.  In high school she played basketball for two years and competed in cross-country for one year. Dana excelled at snow skiing and water skiing.  She also enjoyed target shooting.  Dana attempted to join the military but was refused owing to her hearing impairment.  She attended the University of Montana and joined Alpha Phi Sorority.  She soon after married Glenn Millhouse. Glenn is a former active duty Marine and a former non-commissioned officer in the Montana National Guard.  Dana and Glenn have five children.  Dana graduated from Carroll College in Helena, Montana, and earned a double degree in English writing and public relations.  Dana and Glenn and family live in Helena, Montana.  Their five children are Sean Courtney Millhouse, Kyle Jordan Millhouse, Rachel Lynn Millhouse, Katherine Cera (K.C.) Millhouse, and Mariah Nicole Millhouse.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="id39.htm#dana_s_family_pictures" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Grandkids"><U>Dana's Family pictures</U></A></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="516f53d0.jpg" border=0 width="245" height="317" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div>  <A NAME="mike"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A>Mike</div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="385" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 769 WIDTH="379"><div>             Michael Bowman Gratzer was born 14 September 1966 at the U.S. Army Hospital in Nurnberg, Germany. Michael attended grade and high schools in Missoula, MT. As a 3-year-old tyke, Michael was riding two wheel bicycles. He excelled in sports at an early age, playing 3rd base and pitcher both in Little League and Babe Ruth League. He played Little Grizzly football as an end and linebacker when his teams won championships, YMCA basketball as a guard/forward; Michael also boxed for the Missoula Maverick Boxing Club and in the Marine Corps, winning all his bouts. In high school, he excelled as an end/linebacker for Sentinel High School when his team won two conference championships, and in track where he was a standout as a javelin thrower. His sophomore javelin record still stands. Michael also enjoyed hunting, shooting, water skiing, and snow skiing. He attended the University of Montana for a short time before enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps, training at Camp Pendelton, CA. He is an Expert with the .45 Caliber pistol, the M16 rifle, and the 60/81mm mortars. Michael was meritoriously promoted three times during active duty and was awarded a Meritorious Mast for heroism while serving in the Philippines during the riots at Subic Bay. Michael served in the Marine Corps Color Guard during Corazon Aquino's ascension to the Presidency. He never failed to reach a perfect score in physical fitness tests. Michael was a Marine Jungle Expert and served at A-Co Marine Barracks, specializing in A-Company's Jungle Operations Branch. He returned to the University of Montana, in Missoula, where he walked-on to the football team. His dream of a football career ended with continuous ankle and shoulder injuries. In 1994, he fathered of his beloved son, Gage Vaughn Gratzer. Michael developed a love for bicycling during his growing years, never forgetting his passion for bikes as a tiny boy. He worked in sales for bicycle manufactureres in southern California and also managed the former New Era Bicycles, in Missoula, while racing as a Cross Country Expert. Today, Michael resides in Delray Beach, Florida with his love, Maria Snow. </div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="id39.htm#mike_and_his_son_gage" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Grandkids"><U>Mike and Family</U></A></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>  <IMG SRC="4faafd50.jpg" border=0 width="175" height="213" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="rachel"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A>Rachel</div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="385" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 496 WIDTH="379"><div>     Rachel Lee Gratzer was born 2 September 1969 in St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, Montana.  She also attended grade school and Missoula's Sentinel High School. She excelled in sports at both levels, playing YMCA soccer and basketball, and Little League.  She also competed in track and field in grade school, and volleyball, doing very well.  Well rounded, Rachel was also a cheerleader in grade school. acted in plays and enjoyed many other activities.  In high school, Rachel played four years of basketball and three years of volleyball. Her basketball team won the state AA title, as did her volleyball team when she was a junior. Immediately upon graduating from high school, Rachel enlisted in the U. S. Air Force and served for ten years. During this period, she served at Ramstein AFB in Germany and played basketball for the base team for two years. While serving in Germany Rachel also married.  She served at March AFB in California and played basketball for one year.  She also served on the honor guard and was an expert marksman. Rachel served at Falcon AFB in Colorado for her next assignment.  Rachel recently resigned from the Air Force and moved  to Helena, Montana where she lives with her two sons.  She is employed as a Legal Assistant  is preparing to become a Para-Legal.  Her oldest son Treyvon Michael is a wrestler and her youngest son’s name is  Joseph Dwayne (J.D./Joey). </div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="id39.htm#rachel_trey___jd" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Grandkids"><U>Rachel's Family Pictures</U></A></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> <A HREF="id39.htm#rachel_and_mg_gene_prendergast_oath_of" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Grandkids"><U>Rachel and MG Gene Prendergast, oath of enlistment  MT Army National Guard.</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="6afc8820.jpg" border=0 width="200" height="130" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> All Rights Reserved © 2000 by Sonny Gratzer</div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>