353 entries.
wrote on November 30, 2024 at 10:33 am:
I just wanted to wish everyone a belated Happy Thanksgiving!
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.
wrote on November 11, 2024 at 12:01 pm:
Happy Veterans Day to all you glorious bastards.
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.
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..
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.
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?
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.
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
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.
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!
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
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. 😍
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.
wrote on June 2, 2024 at 10:45 am:
Ref. Harry Fetsick- Thanks to Dan Reeves this week for letting me know that Harry is now home! I spoke with Harry Friday. He is having PT at his residence and they are preparing to move to another county. He doesn’t have the address yet but I’ll post it as soon as I get it. I know he’d love to hear from the members.
Remember Harry and his family in your prayers as they make this transition in moving and his continued progress health wise.
wrote on May 25, 2024 at 9:27 am:
May we all take some time this weekend and reflect upon what Memorial Day means.
This day is celebrated by taking the time to remember those that have sacrificed their lives for this great nation of ours throughout ALL of the wars and conflicts it has been through.
May God continue to bless America!
wrote on May 24, 2024 at 6:46 pm:
Ref- Bill & Susan Dahlin- I spoke with Bill this afternoon and he told me he got home today from the hospital around 1:30p.m. today. One of his meds made him nauseated but after speaking with the Dr. it was normal. (He's now splitting the dose.)
The other good news is that his wife Susan has been discharged and is home now too. Let's give thanks for this and pray they won't have to return! Continue to keep them in your prayers.
wrote on May 24, 2024 at 12:08 pm:
Honor flights , if you have not signed up for one yet please do. We earned that privilege.
wrote on May 24, 2024 at 10:03 am:
Ref.-BILL & SUSAN DAHLIN=I received this email this morning from Bill. I tried to call him earlier but no answer. Hopefully this has come true. Richard-chaplain
"Dear Family, Friends and Faithful in Christ,
My single heart stint procedure was a success yesterday. I had to lay still for about an hour in the preparation/recovery room post-op. My heart doctor came by this morning and said I'm okay to be released today - probably after lunch and after all the charges are totaled up. Susan may also be released this afternoon. Her esophagus sphincter- upper stomach, post-op recovery was difficult. Oh! And yes! In a hospital gown one is all ready "to go" - except outside!!!
Grateful for each of you,
Brother Bill
Therefore while receiving an unshakable kingdom (God’s), let us have GRATITUDE, through which we may worship God pleasingly, with reverence and awe. Hebrews 12:28 DNLT"
Please continue to keep them in your prayers. Remember calls,cards, emails, and prayers go a long way!
wrote on May 22, 2024 at 11:22 am:
Ref.-BILL & SUSAN DAHLIN- As previously mentioned Susan Dahlin is still in the hospital after having surgery. Bill was scheduled to have stints this past Tuesday. It was postponed due to the infection on his leg and still in hospital. When I spoke with him the following Dr.s ,oncologist,kidney, and cardiologists were consulting along with the attending physcian. (His kidneys are possibly going into stage four and white blood count is up as well.) He hopes they will give him a date and time for his procedure.
Bill's cell phone is 817-903-6548. Bill is still in good spirits and still strong in his Faith. He and Susan continue to need your prayers during this time. He is in ARLINGTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, Room 5017, Arlington, TX Remember calls, cards, emails ,and prayer goes a long way!