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Jim Kendall Jim Kendall wrote on March 29, 2025 at 10:19 am:
March 29, National Day for Vietnam Veterans Recognition. Thanks for your service.
Richard A. Smith-Chaplain Richard A. Smith-Chaplain wrote on March 3, 2025 at 3:37 pm:
Ref.-MIKE KLINGEMAN & DAVE ROWELL; I spoke with the following members this morning pertaining to their surgical procedures last week. MIKE KLINGEMAN- Mike has his catheter out and has two more appointments with Dr.s and will through and released. He says he's doing fine! DAVE ROWELL (VP)- Dave says he's recovering from his bladder cancer surgery well. He goes back to Dr. March 18th to have stints removed from his kidney. He will start going back for treatment once a week afterwards. Please keep both of these devoted members in your thoughts and prayers. Remember , cards, calls, emails, and prayers go a long way! God Bless, Richard A. Smith-Chaplain 17th Artillery Regiment Association
Richard A. Smith-Chaplain Richard A. Smith-Chaplain wrote on February 20, 2025 at 3:14 pm:
Mike Klingeman- Mike's wife Melanie texted me this morning and said Mike had kidney stone surgery Feb. 18th. They removed nine-15 stones. He had to go back to the ER yesterday but he is back home now recovering. Please keep him and Melanie in your prayers. Remember cards, calls, emails, and prayers go a long way! Richard- Chaplain
Jerome Neary Jerome Neary wrote on January 24, 2025 at 12:54 pm:
My MOS was 13E and I was stationed at Ban Me Thout with HHB 2/17 FDC in 1970-71. For individual R&R's, I also spent time in Dalat with B 2/17 FDC.
Paul Shepherd Paul Shepherd wrote on January 20, 2025 at 2:45 pm:
What a grand day this is; 45/47 Is official, To my brothers & Sisters In LA, NC, TN.. you have my prayers. Since September, Susan has undergone ILLIAC artery reconstruction Bypass and UStent2 Serious Viral & Bacterial infections, followed 6 weeks later by a double heart attack, and another Heart Stent and a vein reconstruction of midline heart. She is weak but on the mend, Bad end to 2024 and not great start to 2025 HOPE ALL OTHERS ARE DOING BETTER SHEP
Brandon Pelletier Brandon Pelletier wrote on January 15, 2025 at 11:57 pm:
My grandfather served with and was a POW with this unit in WW2. His service card reads “Bat. E. 2d Bn. 17th Field Artillery” any information about his service would be amazing and certainly welcomed. My email is sgtpelletier@gmail.com and his name was Lawrence Pelletier. Thank you and god bless.
Richard A. Smith-Chaplain Richard A. Smith-Chaplain wrote on November 30, 2024 at 10:33 am:
I just wanted to wish everyone a belated Happy Thanksgiving!
Richard A. Smith-Chaplain Richard A. Smith-Chaplain wrote on November 15, 2024 at 8:54 am:
I hope all are doing well. I haven't been much help the past two weeks trying to keep in touch with sick members. I've had a few bad days lately of my own but I think the worst was learning my only first cousin passed away a week ago Wed. He found out the first of the year that he was unaware he was in Stage four cancer. Even up into his death they could not find out where the source was. He lived with his family in Phoenix, AZ. He was a Navy veteran and a "young" 58 years old. Please keep my cousin, David Allgood's, family in your prayers.
Rich Siebe Rich Siebe wrote on November 11, 2024 at 12:01 pm:
Happy Veterans Day to all you glorious bastards.
Richard A. Smith-Chaplain Richard A. Smith-Chaplain wrote on November 11, 2024 at 3:12 am:
Ref. VETERAN'S DAY I just wanted to wish all of those who ever served in the military, especially those of the 17th Artillery, of our great nation a Happy Veteran's Day! Thank you for your service. God Bless you all and may God continue to bless America.
Paul Shepherd Paul Shepherd wrote on November 3, 2024 at 11:42 am:
I Just Noticed .. One month ago I posted for Prayers, for those affected by the Hurricanes... Today, I'm addressing the ELEPHANT AND THE ASS IN THE SAME ROOM...! IN 69, I CARED NOT.. IF YOU WERE A JUICER A SMOKER A LIFER OR A SLOUCH... I ONLY CARED WETHER YOU AND I BLED RED WHITE BLUE...WHEN THE SHIT HIT THE FAN.. NOW ALL THIS TIME HAS PASSED...AND WE ARE FACED WITH THE BIGGEST...FIRE FIGHT ... OF NOT OUR LIVES.. BUT THE BIGGEST FIGHT OF AMERICAS LIFE.. I DON’T CARE IF YOU ARE DEMOCRAT INDEPENDENT LIBERTARIAN REPUPLICAN . I ONLY CARE THAT..YOU ARE TRUE RED BLOODED AMERICAN.. REMEMBER THE FUTURE OF THIS NATION IS NOT YOU AND I IT IS OUR CHILDREN, OUR GRANDCHILDREN, OUR GREAT GRANDCHILDREN... IN 1969 I NEVER IMAGINED GOING TO SPACE, ELECTRIC CARS, LASER GUIDED BOMBS ... OR A FOREIGN INVASION OF OUR COUNTRY, BY PEOPLE WHO WANT TO DESTROY IT... Don’t GET ME WRONG IM THE GRANDSON OF IMMIGRANTS , Who Loved Ireland & Scotland AS MUCH AS AMERICA, ALTHOUGH MY GRANDMOTHER NEVER RELINGUISHED HER IRISH CITIZENSHIP SHE PLAYED BY ALL THE RULES. MY GRANDFATHER CHOSE TO Naturalize, they both Loved this country, and defended it from Those who tried several times to take it DOWN Through Socialism Facism Nazism Communism.. All that you and I Participated in Defending against...60s 70s 80s 90s Till Today... Well in the next 60 hours we will Make the GREATEST CHOICE THAT WE WILL EVER MAKE ... NOT FOR US... BUT FOR THOSE WE LOVE.. WE WILL ONLY LIVE WITH THE RESULTS FOR A FUTURE SHORT TIME... OUR CHILDREN GRAND CHILDREN GREAT GRAND CHILDREN WILL BE STUCK WITH THE RESULTS IF WE FAIL THEM ... DO THEY DESERVE TO BE STUCK .. WITH SOCIALISM FACISM COMMUNISM.. ITS YOUR CHOICE....!!!! NOT THERE’S ! GOD BLESS AMERICA OUR MOTTO HAS NEVER MEANT MORE THAN IT DOES THIS YEAR..
Tim DeVos Tim DeVos wrote on October 24, 2024 at 3:57 pm:
was in Svc/bat, May 1,69 to June 23,70 Capt. Colgan KIA 1 Dec. 69 @ BuPrane a great friend.
Joe L Todd Joe L Todd wrote on October 13, 2024 at 2:57 pm:
A friend of mine's father served in the 17th FA Battalion in Korea in 1955 and 1956. His name was Bill Bentley Stark. Does anyone remember him?
Paul Shepherd Paul Shepherd wrote on October 3, 2024 at 4:16 pm:
Insight of the DISASTER in NC TENN GA SC FLA VA HOPING ALL ARE SAFE.... AND HOPING NON OF 17TH PERSONNEL ARE AFFECTED.. SUE & I ARE PRAYING FOR ALL ENVOLVED.
Richard A. Smith-Chaplain Richard A. Smith-Chaplain wrote on September 26, 2024 at 7:27 pm:
Ref._ Allen "Ron" Henderson (LM) Funeral arrangements will be Sunday Sept. 29, 2024 at Heavenly Hope Baptist Church, 509 Ronquil Rd., Lenoir, NC Visitation will be at the the church Sunday from 1-3:00 with service to follow at three 3 p.m. in the church also. Please remember the family during this time with your calls, cards, emails, and prayers. They go a long way! Richard-Chaplain
Richard A. Smith-Chaplain Richard A. Smith-Chaplain wrote on September 25, 2024 at 9:52 pm:
REF.-Allen "Ron" Henderson-I received a call tonight from Don Brooks and an email from Jack Lambert. Allen “Ron” Henderson passed away this evening around 7 p.m. according to Don. No arrangements will be available until after 5 p.m. tomorrow. Remember cards, calls, emails, and prayers go a long way.
Richard A. Smith-Chaplain Richard A. Smith-Chaplain wrote on September 16, 2024 at 1:32 pm:
Ref. Ron Henderson- Don Brooks called me last night and told me that Ron Henderson just came home from the hospital due to Covid and cancer treatment. I spoke with his wife Sherry and several family members on speaker phone. Ron said he was very weak and couldn’t walk at the present time. We prayed together and a card is being sent as well. More as I receive any info. Please keep Ron and his family in prayers. Remember calls, cards, emails, and prayers go a long way!
Richard A. Smith-Chaplain Richard A. Smith-Chaplain wrote on August 30, 2024 at 6:46 pm:
REF: Richard Flowers- I spoke with Phyllis and Richard Flowers last night after Gil informed me of Richard being in a car accident a few weeks ago. Phyllis told me about it by phone after I called them. Richard stated he was bruised up pretty badly in his ribs but had been improving in the last few weeks. He had to wear a heart monitor for a few weeks but everything seems okay with that now. He also advised he was in the car by himself and was happy he wasn’t hurt worse and that he was by himself. He was very happy to talk about “our” time in the 17th’s 20 year Club. 😊 They hope to make Williamsburg next year. Remember cards, calls, emails, and prayers go a long way! Richard-Chaplain
Rich Siebe Rich Siebe wrote on August 30, 2024 at 1:44 pm:
As those who attended the Reunion I Colorado know, I had my gall bladder removed just before leaving for Colorado on my Harley. I am recovering nicely and am looking forward to next year’s Reunion. Thanks to those that signed the get well card at the Reunion. It’s greatly appreciated. 😍
Richard A. Smith-Chaplain Richard A. Smith-Chaplain wrote on June 13, 2024 at 9:17 am:
Ref.-Nancy Melasecca (John’s wife)- I received an email yesterday from Nancy stating she had broken one of her ankles and is having surgery today (Thursday). She is just recovering from a knee problem. I have no further info at this time. Please keep her and the family in your prayers for a good and speedy recovery.
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