360 entries.
wrote on December 23, 2019 at 10:11 am:
I just want to take a moment and wish all of you a very MERRY CHRISTMAS! Also take a moment and reflect back over the last year about how you could help someone now and this upcoming year. Remember JESUS is the reason for the season.
wrote on December 16, 2019 at 10:53 pm:
Thank You for having a great web page. My Uncle was Norman Moran. He died in Italy during WWII in 1943. I am the fellow that supplied the photo for your entry. I also have his old letters from A Battery, with the Censors stamp, that he mailed home, in addition, a letter returned home that showed he was deceased in Italy. Interesting to see the V-Mail and letter head from A Battery. Info is sparse on his demise but I can see from your web page that he probably participated in Arrowhead. Thanks Again.
wrote on December 14, 2019 at 7:07 pm:
Had a nice visit with Buford Calfee and his wife in Pigeon Forge on Thursday afternoon. Since I didn't get to the REUNION at Fort Sill I wanted to get with Buford if possible while I was in Tennessee.
wrote on December 9, 2019 at 2:36 pm:
I often reflect on my days as SP-4/acting Seargant with the Service Battery 1st/17th Arty based at Camp McIntyre - Korea DMZ 1965-66. Great experience with a wonderful Battalion!
Michael
wrote on November 30, 2019 at 11:24 am:
Ref. BILL BEERS- Please continue to keep Bill Beers and his family in your prayers. He lost his brother Tom this week. Tom was also a veteran of A Btry 2/17th FA in 1968 and was at Camp Radcliff. Remember cards, calls, emails, and prayers go a long way!
wrote on November 29, 2019 at 6:55 am:
Norm jones , since you are the one who ask about my brother Tom, who served in A battery rear in 68/69 , I thought I would post on here that Tom passed away this week, I don’t know if any of the rest of the REGT. Knew you or not, that’s why I posted about his passing on here,
wrote on November 14, 2019 at 3:36 am:
I WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL OF THE REGT THAT TOOK THE TIME TO SEND ME CARDS TO THE EFECT OF MY WIFE,,,CUMA,,, PASSING, THANK YOU, EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU, YOUR FELLOW REDLEGS
BILL BEERS
wrote on November 8, 2019 at 3:19 pm:
CORRETCION ON CUMA BEER'S FUNERAL: It is Sat Nov. 9, 2019 at 1 p.m. NOT Nov.16th. Sorry for the error.
Bill has also said that donations to the scholarship fund for a scholarship in her honor would be nice as well. Make Checks payable to 17th Artillery Regiment Assoc. (Scholarship fund) and send to Dan Reeves (Treasurer) His address is on roster being no public addresses are put on this site by me. Sorry for any confusion.
wrote on November 7, 2019 at 6:14 pm:
REF.CUMA BEERS: I asked Bill about flowers or donations. He said Cuma loved all flowers and that would be fine or if you'd like to make a donation then please give to:
The Donald P. Vrabec House of Care
100 North Academy Ave.
Danville, PA 17822
wrote on November 7, 2019 at 1:48 pm:
REF: Cuma Beers funeral; Visitation will be Saturday Nov.16,2019 from 11 a.m.-1 a.m. at C.M.A. Church 50 Hudson Ave,, Lewistown, PA 17044 The funeral service will follow directly after visitation at the church at 1:00 p.m. (A meal is to follow service) Internment will be Monday @10:00 a.m. Remember cards, calls, emails, and prayers go a long way!
wrote on November 6, 2019 at 7:59 pm:
Cuma Beers- It is with a very heavy heart I have to announce that Cuma Beers (wife of Bill) passed away this evening at 6 p.m. EST. I will post the arrangements as soon as they come to me. Please keep Bill and his family in your thoughts and prayers. Cuma was a wonderful woman and now she is with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Please remember cards, calls, emails, and prayers go a long way
wrote on November 4, 2019 at 11:27 am:
REF. CUMA BEERS- I just got off the phone with Bill Beers. Cuma has had a bad set back with her cancer. They thought she had bed sores on her back but it turns out the cancer has broken through. She is currently under Hospice's care now. Please continue to remember both Bill, Cuma, and their family in your prayers. We all know how much this couple means to each one of us. Remember cards, calls, emails and prayers go along way!
wrote on October 31, 2019 at 4:30 pm:
Please keep the people of California, especially some of our own members who are dealing with several wildfires there, in your thoughts and prayers.
wrote on October 17, 2019 at 9:23 am:
Ref. BILL BEERS- I just got a note from Bill saying that he was on the way home. Let's all wish him a strong and healthy recuperation from his heart surgery. Remember cards, calls, emails, and prayers go a long way!
wrote on October 16, 2019 at 10:47 am:
Ref. GENE JOHNSON; I spoke with Gene this morning about his condition. His spirits are high and he recently had a Fistula implanted in one of his arms to help with the dialysis. He also has a port in his chest as well. Please continue to keep Gene and his family in your prayers. Remember cards, calls, emails, and prayers go along way
wrote on October 14, 2019 at 1:40 pm:
Ref.: Bill Beers- I spoke with Bill today. He said they had him up some last night and started some PT on him today. He said the Dr.'s are looking at Wed. now as a discharge date. He also wanted to tell everyone hello. Remember to keep Cuma and him in your thoughts and prayers. Cards, calls, emails, and prayers go a long way!
wrote on October 13, 2019 at 8:50 am:
REF. BILL BEERS- Bill just sent a message to us through social media to call him. I spoke to him at 0845hrs today (Sunday) He was life flighted to Pinnacle Health Center in Harrisburg, PA. He had triple by-pass surgery yesterday and he is in ICU recuperating hoping to go home Tuesday. "Conway" still hasn't lost his sense of humor but he did want me to pass this on to the membership after we prayed together. Cuma is close by at one of their daughter's homes. Please keep Bill and Cuma in your prayers. Remember cards, calls, emails and prayers go a long way!
wrote on October 1, 2019 at 10:14 am:
I received the book on the history of Fort Sill from Gil today and many thanks to all who signed the book and left your messages inside
wrote on September 21, 2019 at 7:52 pm:
Thanks to Gil and the rest of the board of 2nd17th for a great 2019 reunion. Looking to get a password so I can print off the current roster. Thanks again.
wrote on September 18, 2019 at 1:45 am:
my first time here.memories so long ago but close when eyes shut