Name:

Andy Augustine

Email:

ajaug@udel.edu

Phone:

(302) 831-4198

Date:

9/21/03

Comments

I was stationed at Herzo Base, Germany from 1955-1957 and returned there last summer for the 1000th Anniversary of the village. I would like to hear from some of the men who were there when it was a FA Base (especially someone who was there when the base closed). I am trying to put together my album of the history of the Base circa 1935-Present and would appreciate if someone from the 210th FA Brigade would contact me with info about the base during their stay and photos of the base and town. I have a photo (from Stars & Stripes 8/30/91) of the "Farewell to Herzo" story. Your help would be much appreciated.

Name:

Norman R. Jones

Email:

AnKhe2nd17FA68@aol.com

Phone:

 

Date:

17 September 2003

Comments

The reunion is just around the corner, 9,10,11 October 2003. The group is getting bigger each day. It looks like we have better than 60 persons attending at present time with others contacting us each day to get the particulars. If you have haven't attended one as of yet, you just don't know what you are missing. There is still time to plan your attendance and we still have the $48.00 per day rates. Below is the particulars. FIRE MISSION! Attention all veterans and members of the 17th Artillery Regiment. You need to respond to this request for fire. Veterans and Members, this is: Your Association, FIRE MISSION (2003 REUNION) TARGET: Fort Sill, Oklahoma October 09,10,11,2003 DIRECTION: Southwestern Oklahoma ADJUST FIRE: We cannot complete this fire mission without you in attendance. So plan to attend and reunite with old comrades in arms. Send in your registration form. The reunions are getting bigger and better each year. It is time to register for reunion 2003. So why not make your plans to attend, you will be glad you did. We aren’t getting any younger so quit putting off what you have wanted to do for a long time. During the past 4 years, we have done a lot of searching for 17th Artillery veterans and have found that 1 in every 5 are deceased. Now is the opportunity to make your reconnection. After all it is only for 3-4 days and you deserve a vacation. Please complete the registration form and send it in, then make your reservations for October 09,10,11, 2003 at the Red Lion Hotel, 3134 NW Cache Road, Lawton, Oklahoma 73505. Rates are $48.00 per day. Reservations can be made by calling (580) 353-1682. Be sure and tell the receptionist that you are with the 17th Artillery Regiment Association. Please bring pictures, snapshots and slides. A 35mm slide projector will be available to show pictures. This is a time to reminisce with old friends as well as meet other veterans of the 17th Artillery. We would love to see you there. Bring your spouse, family and friends. If you are unable to attend, please let us hear from you via email or US Mail. We will share information with those who are present. If you have questions, please contact me at the following address: Sincerely, Norman R. Jones 111 Scrappers Cove Del Valle, TX 78617 AnKhe2nd17FA68@aol.com

Name:

Lori Ross

Email:

blon918@Verizon.net

Phone:

661-948-4006

Date:

September 9, 2003

Comments

Thank You Mike Burke for allowing me to view the pictures! Such fine and great pictures you have all put together. This is a great website. For whomever sees my comment, my fiancé is in Iraq, presently serving with the 4th ID. Just received word he'll be over there a little longer than expected. I think this is wonderful that you all can come together like this and meet. I believe it has taken to long for Vietnam Veterans to finally be recognized as they should have been long ago when you all came back from there. My heart goes out for every man and woman who has served for their country and continues to do so at this time. I respect all of you. My fiancé's name is Sgt. Ronald F. Garcia with the United States Army.