Name:

Mike Shepherd

Email:

mikcoo@bellsouth.net

Phone:

864 287 2595

Date:

2 July 01

Comments

I am the son of David R. Shepherd who was a FO during WW2 with the 17th Field Artillery. He graduated from the 17th Field Artillery School in Fort Bragg NC. I sure would like to hear from anyone who may have known my Father as I know very little about him.

Thank You Very Much, Mike Shepherd

Name:

Norman R. Jones

Email:

JonesNormR68@cs.com

Phone:

Date:

06 July 2001

Comments

The following is an email that I would like to share with you. It is from LTC Kenneth Lull Commander of the 1/17th Field Artillery Fort Sill, OK. He is a member of the 17th Artillery Regiment Association.

Norman Hope you had as good a time here at FT Sill as my soldiers and I had hosting you. You all touched my heart deeply. You are true patriots and the foundation of this great country. I was honored and moved to have such a fine lot of dedicated Americans in my BN and to be able to share a small part of your reunion with you. My father spent 5 years in combat, 3 in Korea and 2 in Viet Nam. I remember vividly his departure from the airport in Boston that day...I remember everything about it and the thought of my dad never coming home was huge for me, even though I was only 8 years old. You and he have passed the torch of freedom, democracy, and liberty to a new generation. You may have not been appreciated then for what you did for this great nation but I assure you that you are appreciated now in ways that I am not articulate enough to write; not by just me but by thousands and even millions. God bless you, your wife and all the members of the 17th FA Regiment. As I said to you a couple weeks ago, rest assured that this new generation of soldiers, non-commissioned officers, leaders, and especially me personally will do everything that we can to assure that your freedom and that of our children for generations to come will NOT be compromised by any enemy, foreign or domestic. God Bless Copperheads....CPRHD6out.................

Ken Lull "Copperhead 06"

Name:

Norman Richard Jones

Email:

JonesNormR68@cs.com

Phone:

Date:

Comments

Below is an email that I would like to share with you. It is from the Battalion Commander of the 2/17th Artillery in Korea (LTC Mike Carroll). Mike we thank you for joining the 17th Artillery Regiment Association.

Mr. Jones, I'm emailing you to start contact with you & the Association, while I also send along my check & application to join the 17th FA Assoc. By way of intro, I'm LTC Mike Carroll, and I just assumed command of the 2nd Battalion, 17th Field Artillery here in Camp Hovey, the Republic of Korea. If this wasn't via email you'd see the smile my friends say I've worn the last couple weeks for getting the honor to command this great outfit. I first joined the 2-17th FA in 1987 here in Korea & am delighted to come back to it! On behalf of the 698 soldiers currently serving in the 2-17th FA here in Korea I'd like to pass along my best wishes to the Association & your veteran members! They & I take great pleasure reminding our sister battalions (every once and a while) that we are the most decorated battalion serving here in the 2nd Infantry Division. I'd be remiss if I didn't say that I look forward to corresponding those your members that earned those honors. Rest assured, on the other side of the earth, the men of the 2-17th will ensure the Regiment's name will stay one to be proud of. I know CSM Sherrill has been a member for some time. I look forward to be able to contact our members who've served here in Korea. I'm also a believer in using our history to train our new soldiers. In the next years I plan on taking our battalion's leaders to those mountains & valleys those battle streamers were earned on, atleast those south of the DMZ. I've attached the link to the Battalion's current webpage. We'll keep it updated and will keep you posted as we have lots of training ahead since all my soldiers rotate through the battalion on a 12 month rotation from America.

2-17 FA

Finally I'd like to work with you to ensure that if any members consider coming to the Republic of Korea (our side of the earth) that someone let us know. I'd consider it an honor to make time to meet them while they're over here. And as if it would ever be in doubt, the Gates of Camp Hovey & the doors of the battalion stand open to any visitors coming back to "the ROK". I look forward to working with you and the other members of the Association.

In Time of Peace Prepare for War!!

v/r Mike aka "STEEL-6" LTC Mike Carroll Commander, 2-17th FA, 2nd Infantry

Name:

G.W. Aadkisson

Email:

gw_ad @yahoo dot com

Phone:

Date:

7/12/01

Comments

nice web site good friends are hard to find and even harder to keep

Name:

Ed Strain

Email:

estrain@email.com

Phone:

The American Legion - Dept. of Arkansas

Date:

July 13, 2001

Comments

A very wonderful site. Thank you and keep up the fine work. For God and Country.

Name:

Avery W. Hall

Email:

awhall5@juno.com

Phone:

Date:

17 July 2001

Comments

Norman Jones, I will have some pictures of the reunion in the mail to you soon. Just happen to have some good news. Isaac Harrison Clanton, our grandson was born two months early. Weighed in at 3lbs 11.5 ozs. Doing very well considering his size. He has put on a little more weight since he was born on 6 July 2001 at 0015 hrs, at Trinity Medical Hospital in Louisville TX. Both baby and Mom are doing well. I will get the pictures in the mail. You did a great job with the reunion. Thanks Avery

Name:

Dave Elo

Email:

davidaelo@yahoo.com

Phone:

1-304-723-2417

Date:

07-21-01

Comments

Just talked to Mike Burke - After 30 years it really was a surprise. I served in A-Battery as section Chief 1970-71. I was very proud to serve with so many great soldiers. We can all be proud! Sincerely Dave Elo

Name:

CPT Jon Keiser

Email:

jbkeiser1@aol.com

Phone:

(580) 353-1736

Date:

30 July 2001

Comments

I am currently assigned as the Commander of Alpha Battery (Razorbacks), 1st Battalion, 17th Field Artillery, FT Sill, Oklahoma. I had the pleasure of meeting some of the members and veterans of the 17th Field Artillery Regiment during their reunion here at FT Sill. After speaking with some of the veterans, I was reminded of the commitment I made to the citizens of our great nation and the duties my battery must execute if our nation calls upon the Copperhead Battalion. To all the veterans, thank you for all you did and continue to do for our nation. You are all heros! IN TIME OF PEACE, PREPARE FOR WAR!

CPT Jon Keiser