352 entries.
wrote on February 27, 2021 at 3:46 am:
I am just finding out about this Association thanks to Facebook. I served in the 17th back in 79 fresh out of high school and basic training. Landed in the Land of the Morning Calm and they killed the South Korean president on that same day. After that tour it was back to Fort Sill 💪🏿💥
wrote on February 25, 2021 at 1:44 pm:
Re.:GIL Bernabe: June just me an update a few minutes ago on Gil. "He has been discharged from the hospital and has been moved to a rehab center. He is still extremely weak and they are still monitoring his oxygen. This is definitely a positive step. we are still asking that NO ONE CALLS" Richard
wrote on February 23, 2021 at 5:42 am:
Ref: President Gil Bernabe and wife June: Jerry (Doc) Cody called me this evening and relayed the following message to me. "Gil is in the hospital 9 days now and has been sick with Covid-19 for approximately 14 days. He believes Gil is in a hospital in Sherman, TX. June has tested positive but is showing no signs or symptoms. The family greatly requests NO PHONE CALLS during this time" Doc Cody told me he will advise me as soon as he knows of anything and same if I do. Please keep Gil and June both in your prayers because like many people dealing with this virus, we greatly need God's help. I ask this time just send cards, emails, and prayers for them. Again the family requests NO PHONE CALLS.
(This may come back as a duplicate posting being I received a notice saying first had an error)
wrote on February 22, 2021 at 9:42 pm:
Ref: President Gil Bernabe and wife June: Jerry (Doc) Cody called me this evening and relayed the following message to me. "Gil is in the hospital 9 days now and has been sick with Covid-19 for approximately 14 days. He believes Gil is in a hospital in Sherman, TX. June has tested positive but is showing no signs or symptoms. The family greatly requests NO PHONE CALLS during this time" Doc Cody told me he will advise me as soon as he knows of anything and same if I do. Please keep Gil and June both in your prayers because like many people dealing with this virus, we greatly need God's help. I ask this time just send cards, emails, and prayers for them. Again the family requests NO PHONE CALLS.
wrote on February 4, 2021 at 10:37 am:
REF. Lovejoy family: I spoke with Larry Lovejoy today. Brenda's (Wife) mother Ruby Adams passed away Wed. Feb. 3, 2021. The funeral tentatively will be in Grand Rapids, Michigan today. Please keep this family and especially Brenda, in your thoughts and prayers. Remember cards, calls, emails, and prayers go a long way.
wrote on January 29, 2021 at 12:46 pm:
Ref; PAUL SHEPHERD: It's taken a few days but I finally got hold of Paul. Reason being he cannot talk above a whisper so he can only text by phone. In Sept. he had a major aorta issue with two layers separating causing a pending "blow out." He stated he came within 2 cm of losing the battle. They got him to a hospital, did CT scan and told him, "If it blows you're dead. "(They asked him if he was afraid of helos. I got mad because I couldn't sit in the door with my on the skids." He had 2nd CT 25 minutes later Good news is he was alive. That bad news was they couldn't operate on him. They kept him 10 days. Dec. 8th did bypass on his left arm artery to left coratid artery. Dec. 9th he received a double stint one attached to the other total of about1.75 " long to reinforce aortic at left arm. His voice was damaged due tube down his throat. It may take until June to heal. Dr. says he's healing well and going back this afternoon so remember he cannot talk on phone. Please keep Paul in your thoughts and prayers, This time cards, emails, and prayers go a long way.
wrote on January 26, 2021 at 12:20 pm:
REF: Karen Lambert I received a card today from member Jack Lambert pertaining his wife Karen's passing. The card is to the association and reads as follows: "Thank you for the flowers, cards, and calls. I am glad that she was so well liked by members of the association."
Jack Lambert
wrote on January 17, 2021 at 5:44 pm:
"To those who have fought for it, Life has a flavor that the protected will never know!"-Vietnam soldier saying- Mission accomplished!! Courage on the Mountain-Captivating, True, Free on Amazon Prime- Glad that you made it home Brother! courageonthemountain.com
wrote on January 12, 2021 at 9:59 am:
Thanks Bill Beers and others for the thoughts and prayers for me last week. I was quarantined 7 days. They told me 4 days later the Covid test were negative but I did have a good case of the flu. Feeling stronger now and thanks! (Wonder if I can get my money back on the flu shot!)
wrote on January 7, 2021 at 4:35 pm:
Ref: Jack Lambert: His family will receive guests at Karen's (his wife) wake Monday night Jan.11,2021 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at Pendry's Funeral Home 522 Wilkesboro Blvd SE, Lenoir NC 28645. The funeral will be Tuesday at 12:00 noon at Pisgah Baptist church Wilkesboro Blvd, Lenoir, NC Karen passed away unexpectedly this week due to a hole in her colon which leaked into her stomach. Please keep Jack and his family in your prayers and thoughts. Remember cards, calls, emails, and prayers go a long way!
wrote on January 5, 2021 at 6:23 pm:
Ref: Jack Lambert: I just received a message from Jack Lambert that his wife Karen just passed away a few moments ago. More details will follow as soon as available. Please keep Jack and his family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Remember cards ,calls, emails, and prayers go a long way
wrote on January 5, 2021 at 6:05 pm:
Ref: Richard Flowers: I just spoke with Phyllis (wife) today and she informed me that Richard had an accident in the last few days. He got out of his car and realized quickly it wasn't in park. He got one foot inside the car to stop it but pulled his big toe out of the socket and tore the skin off the heel of his left foot. His toe has been reset and Phyllis is keeping his bandages changed on his left foot.. Please keep this great family in your prayers. Remember cards calls and emails go a long way.
wrote on January 3, 2021 at 5:47 pm:
JUST FINISHED TEXTING WITH OUR CHAPLAIN, RICHARD SMITH, HE HAS BEEN IN BED THE LAST TWO DAYS, NOT SURE IF HE HAS THE FLU OR COVID-19, I FEEL PRAYERS ARE WARRANTED AT THIS TIME, SO PLEASE SEND PRAYERS HIS WAY, THANK YOU.
wrote on January 1, 2021 at 12:46 pm:
To Paul Lanphear
From the Operations Reports from 2-17 during the Vietnam War there's no record of any attack on B-2-17 at Dalat during the month of May 1970. The most casualties suffered by the 17th Artillery was on April 3, 1968 at LZ George
wrote on January 1, 2021 at 5:16 am:
Not a redleg, but an overnight guest at Fire Base Colgan at Dalat in late May 1970, when the 105mm Battery (Battery B, 2/17th?) was attacked by an overwhelming force of VC. I was a Major and the S2 of Task Force South at LZ Betty, Phan Thiet. I remember the Battery suffered 30% casualties that night before successfully fighting off the major attack. Looking for any info on that encounter, official or unofficial. I am alive because of that Battery Commander and his troops.
wrote on December 24, 2020 at 5:46 am:
I'd like to take a moment and wish all the Redlegs , not only those of our association but those world wide as well! You are not forgotten! MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR! Remember Jesus is the reason for the season!
wrote on November 26, 2020 at 11:08 am:
Here's wishing you all a very happy and Blessed Thanksgiving. Remember your safety precautions so all of us can be around next year!
wrote on November 26, 2020 at 11:06 am:
Ref: Sgt.Maj. James Herrington: Most of you wouldn't know this man unless you served in the 4th Bn or Hdqs. of the 17th FA.
When I joined A Btry 4th Bn 17th FA in in 1974 he was our 1sgt. After I got out my old section chief, (LM) Charles Riley told me that 'Top' made Sgt Maj. while Riley became the Chief of Smoke. ''Top' Herrington was a good soldier and a good man as well. I'd tried to locate him to get him to join our organization but couldn't find him.
He had somewhere in the neighborhood of 25-30 years service to this country. Here is an excerpt from his obituary.
"Today we honor the life and celebrate the homegoing of James L. Harrington also known as Jimmy who departed this life on November 8, 2020. He was born to the parents of Lelia and John Harrington in Moncure, North Carolina on July 25, 1930.
He often talked affectionately about his military time and travel. At the age of seventeen he enlisted in the United States Army to serve in the Korean War. He served in the military for over three years with an honorable discharge on April 22, 1952 as Sergeant First Class E8 in the infantry. He was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for bravery and the Combat Infantry Badge which recognizes being fully participant under hostile conditions against enemy forces. He later joined the Army Reserve where he served for several years. " Rest in Peace Top.
wrote on November 25, 2020 at 11:16 am:
I hope you all have a Happy Thanksgiving...
wrote on November 18, 2020 at 4:10 am:
CORRECTION-Happy 245th Birthday Redlegs! (Sorry I didn't have my glasses on!)