Name:

Larry (DOC) Miller

Email:

millerle@bellsouth.net

Phone:

704 489 2130

Date:

31 oct 03

Comments

I'm sorry I made a mistake with my e-mail address. The new and correct address is millerle@bellsouth.net. I would appreciate hearing from any C battery 2/17 friends or anyone from the 2/17.

Name:

Doug Runice

Email:

dougrun68@aol.com

Phone:

 

Date:

10/30/03

Comments

I was with B Battery 2/17 arty from July 69 to July 70. Served at LZ Schueller, Alpha rear Radcliffe, LZ Hardtimes, FSB Colgan in Dalat, Buon Ho operation near Ban Me Thuot. Was mostly in 5th howitzer section with Sgt. Fetsick.

Name:

LARRY MILLER (DOC)

Email:

LEM@BELLSOUTH.NET

Phone:

704 489 2130

Date:

10/28/03

Comments

I SERVED AS MEDIC IN C BATTERY 2/17 ARTILLERY FROM OCT 67-NOV 68.WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE WHO I SERVED WITH DURING THAT PERIOD. I HAVE TALKED WITH COL CANTRELL NOW LIVING IN TENNESSEE (SUFFERING WITH CANCER), ALSO SPENT SOMETIME WITH LT.SADLER (fuzz) AND JOHN RIGNEY WHO WAS THE BATTERY CLERK DURING THIS PERIOD .I'LL CLOSE FOR NOW LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM ANYONE WHO LIKE TO CONTACT ME.

Name:

george schaefer

Email:

clumsum@alltel.net

Phone:

205 629 7650

Date:

oct 29 03

Comments

Just a reminder we had a good time and will urge all to try and make the next reunion. Am going to add to all the comments at a later date but thanks to all that made 2003 reunion a great time for all. Geo.&Penny

Name:

Thomas R Kurtz

Email:

Kurtz_T@msn.com

Phone:

 

Date:

28 Oct 03

Comments

The correct phone to reach James Moore's wife Minnie is (830)709-3708

Name:

Alan Moore

Email:

mooreinf@aol.com

Phone:

913-727-1766

Date:

28OCT03

Comments

I have received many words of sympathy on my brother's unexpected death. Thank you for those words of sympathy. In my haste in writing yesterday's email I put the incorrect phone number for Minnie (Jim's wife) the number is 830.709.3708. Again I thank you for this email. My brother was my hero, he was the reason I made a career of the Army. He is missed. Alan Moore email: mooreinf@aol.com phone: home: 913-727-1766 work 913-684-2674

Name:

Thomas R Kurtz

Email:

Kurtz_T@msn.com

Phone:

 

Date:

27 October 2003

Comments

With great sadness today, I received word today that ISG (RET) JAMES A MOORE passed away on 19 October 2003 at his home, in Lytle, Texas. His wife address is: Minnie Moore, 1555 South View Drive, Lytle, TX 78052. James served in both Alfa and Delta Batteries, 2d Battalion, 17th Artillery, Vietnam from 1965-1967.

Name:

Thomas 'TOP' Vernor

Email:

topvernor@aol.com

Phone:

228-497-3143

Date:

26 Oct 03

Comments

To all in attendance at the reunion just held at Lawton, Ok. What an enjoyable event it was to get to see some of my old friends that I served with in 1968-1969 while I served in the Persuader Battalion. I guess that some of you didn't like me then but you never showed it at the reunion. Again for holding it back. I am sorry to have missed all the previous ones except the first one. I hope all enjoyed the food and beverages that I provided. I also hope that it saved the organization a little monies, that they can spend on other worth while things that are planned. Although no one has thanked me personally I do believe it was enjoyed by all in attendance I hope to be around next year for the one in D.C. Please call on me at any time. Thomas 'TOP' Vernor

Name:

Paul Fusco

Email:

pfvet@optonline.net

Phone:

732-370-3396

Date:

10/25/03

Comments

Congratulations to the New E-board. If there is anything I can do please contact me. Thanks to Richard Jones for a job well done!

Name:

Paul Fusco

Email:

pfvet@optonline.net

Phone:

732-370-3396

Date:

10/25/03

Comments

To the newly elected officers of the 17th. congratulation's. If there is anything I can do to assist anyone please feel free to contact me. I would like to thank Richard Jones for doing a great job with the organization, even when Richard was not feeling well he kept the 17th running. Thanks Again!!!

Name:

Gary W Broyles

Email:

rastus@rof.net

Phone:

970-963-2906

Date:

10/23/2003

Comments

Served from "72-74" as 82C20 Headquarters Battalion ,Capt Mauck residing. Would like to contact any of the guys in survey. Thanks, Gary

Name:

Jerry W Cody

Email:

ac5go@juno.com

Phone:

972-382-2939

Date:

10-20-03

Comments

Sorry I could not make the reunion at Fort Sill 2003. I sure did want to. I e-mailed Norman and told him I could not make it. My wife had surgery on the 9th of Oct. and I had to stay and take care of her. Look forward to seeing the pictures when they are posted. Hope everyone is doing fine. Jerry Cody HHQ Battery (attached to B217 Nov 67 to Nov 68 as Bravo medic)

Name:

Ray Comeaux

Email:

raycomeaux@cs.com

Phone:

(337) 625-3656

Date:

10-17-03

Comments

My comment for the 03 reunion. "I stood among Giants". As they say in Louisiana "We fought a good fight (Vietnam/Korea)", now they call us "Patriots". "It was time to pass a good time".

Name:

Thomas Kurtz

Email:

Kurtz_T@msn.com

Phone:

217-732-4357

Date:

14 Oct 03

Comments

Would like to thank Norm (Richard) Jones for the job he has done as president of the association. He has done a terrific job. As the new president I hope to keep up the standards he has set. I'm planning to put out the next newsletter after the first of the year. All veterans/members of the 17th Artillery, who would like to write an article on your experience, while serving with 17th Artillery or about the last reunion, for the next newsletter, please e-mail me your article at the above e-mail address or mail the article to me at: 703 South College Street, Lincoln, Illinois. Articles must be submitted by 31 Dec 2003.

Name:

Rich Siebe

Email:

r47s89sp@aol.com

Phone:

 

Date:

10/14/03

Comments

I'm currently in Colorado, taking a slow journey back home to Sacramento. This years Reunion was the best yet. They keep getting bigger and better. I would like to thank Norm (Richard) Jones for all the hard work he has done to get the Association started and keeping it going. Don't forget that we have a Scholarship fund set up and need all the contributions that we can get. Let's make the 2004 Reunion the best yet. See you in Washington D. C. next year. Rich Siebe, Treasurer, 17th Artillery Regiment Association

Name:

Ray Comeaux

Email:

raycomeaux@cs.com

Phone:

(337) 625-3656

Date:

10-13-03

Comments

I made it back from Ft Sill. Sorry I left early. I want to say that I had the best time of my life. Seeing Top Verner again, knowing he was alright was the highlight of the whole trip. The staff did a very good job of planning the whole weekend. I was very pleased to talk to each one of you again. I left Viet Nam sad and guilty that I left my brothers. Especially the ones from C-Battery we lost on April 3rd 68.May God bless each one of you and your families.

Name:

Ray Comeaux

Email:

raycomeaux@cs.com

Phone:

(337) 625-3656

Date:

10-13-03

Comments

I made it back from Ft Sill. Sorry I left early. I want to say that I had the best time of my life. Seeing Top Verner again, knowing he was alright was the highlight of the whole trip. The staff did a very good job of planning the whole weekend. I was very pleased to talk to each one of you again. I left Viet Nam said and guilty that I left my brothers. Especially the ones from C-Battery we lost on April 3rd 68.May God bless each one of you and your families.

Name:

Mike Burke

Email:

cbtry17fa1ffv@earthlink.net

Phone:

949-645-9284

Date:

Oct 13, 03

Comments

I'd like to take a moment to say Thanks to everyone for the wonderful time at the Reunion, not to mention the unexpected surprises. Every year the turn out keeps getting bigger and better. I'd also like to say thanks to Richard Jones for all the hard work and dedication he's put into getting our Association started. If it wasn't for him there would be no 17th Artillery Regiment Assoc. It's always tuff saying goodbye at the end of every Reunion but now I just start planning for the next one. See ya all next year and thank you all for the memories.---------Mike Burke------C Btry 2/17th, RVN

Name:

Norman R. Jones

Email:

AnKhe2nd17FA68@aol.com

Phone:

 

Date:

October 13, 2003

Comments

The 17th Artillery Regiment Association has just held its 5th Annual Reunion and it was a huge success. I would like to thank all that made the reunion and hope that you will continue to support the organization. New elections were held for the positions of President, Vice president and Secretary. The following were elected to those positions. President------------- Thomas Kurtz Vice President-------- Michael Burke Secretary------------- Daniel Lazenberry I wish them continued success and I will support them in all aspects of the organization. Lets continue to search for other veterans of the great 17th Artillery. Thanks, Norman R. Jones

Name:

Dave Bickler

Email:

bickleds@clover.net

Phone:

 

Date:

10/07/03

Comments

My wife and I will be pulling out of here, eastern Ohio, around 0400 Wed. and hope to hit Lawton Thursday afternoon. You guys be careful and see you there.

Name:

Mike Burke

Email:

cbtry17fa1ffv@earthlink.net

Phone:

 

Date:

10/06/03

Comments

I'm like Norm. I'm packed and ready to go. I'm leaving Ca Wed. AM and will be in Lawton around 5:30PM. If your driving have a good trip. If your flying like I am just hold on. See everyone Wed evening.---Mike Burke, C Btry 2/17th, RVN

Name:

Norman R. Jones

Email:

AnKhe2nd17FA68@aol.com

Phone:

 

Date:

October 6, 2003

Comments

I am packed and ready to go. I will be pulling into Lawton about 12 Noon on Wednesday 8 October 2003. See you all there. To all, have a safe trip.

Name:

EARNEST (JIMMY) REGISTER

Email:

ejimregister@alltel.net

Phone:

2294237167

Date:

10/6/1903

Comments

was in 3/17th artillery from 09/1968 to 05/1970