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Ref-BILL DAHLIN & Wife- I spoke with Bill a few minutes ago. As he said, ”We’ve got a Catch 22.” He was released yesterday from the hospital and still has to return next week for stint procedure. Last night Susan, his wife who is recovering from breast cancer surgery, had to go back to the ER. She’s having problems with the meds and possibly some internal problems as well. She is still in the hospital as of this notice. Please continue to keep this family in your prayers. Cards, calls, emails, and prayers go a long way! Richard-Chaplain

Ref. Harry Fetsick- I (finally) got to speak with Harry today for about 20 minutes. He is still in the rehab center (see previous notices) Oakmont, PA. He and Rosie are scheduled to have a meeting with the physical therapy people sometimes this week. His therapist says he’s doing 100% of what is being asked for him to do in therapy. He told me he thought the VA was helping with him and Rosie in the facility but wasn’t sure. He sounded happy to hear from me and asked that other members call him as well. We closed with prayer. (When calling the facility, 412-828-5600, ask the keyboard personnel to connect you to the nurse’s station near room 1124. Once they’ve answered ask them to tell Harry to either call your number or take a phone to him. The ringer on his phone doesn’t work) Remember cards, calls, emails, and prayers go a long way! Richard Smith-Chaplain

Ref. BILL & SUSAN DAHLIN: I received this back from Bill Dahlin today. Hi, Richard. Thanks for you your email. Susan is doing quite well after her second surgery last Wednesday to remove some cancerous flesh residue around the area on which a lumpectomy was performed about the weeks ago. She may require radiation or chemical treatment. My fourth stint operation last Monday turned out to be day surgery - in by 6 am and out by 1 pm. The 50 to 60 percent closed artery was too small (1.5 mm diameter) to insert a stint into. So, it looks like I’ll continue to have to take it quite easy and use nitroglycerin tabs when necessary whenever angina pain gets sharp. I stay pretty tired. Maybe there are other heart treatment’s that may help. The blockage and small artery size are probably not severe enough to warrant open heart surgery. I went to a wound care specialist yesterday about my right leg’s inside ankle clear seepage -from a skinless 3” by 4” area since November. Since it wax not a bleeding, open flesh wound, they are not able to help me. I’ll continue with my long time dermatologist with a followup appointment next Monday. Keeping it from getting severely infected is my main priority. Richard, Thanks for your concern and prayers, Bill- brother in the Lord. Brother Bill Remember cards, calls, emails, and prayers go a long way!

I just want to wish everyone a very happy and blessed Easter. I hope all have enjoyed the last four days of the holiday and remembered what this solemn time is meant for. "Tis the Reason for the Season." God Bless all. Richard-Chaplain- 17th Artillery Regiment Association

Ref. Susan Dahlin (Bill's wife) Hi, Richard. Yes, Susan’s left breast mastectomy was for cancer. So - my messages go to your SPAM. Special People Addressing Me! Got a prayer note from Dan Reeves. No doubt you put something out on the internet. I think he mentioned Florida. We just got home with my daughter Cynthia chauffeuring is from the hospital in a cool to cold rainfall. Susan is doing fantastic. Somehow, someway or something, successfully addressed the significant pain that she was having in her chest and shoulders for the last four or five months that seemed like a heart attack. She had gone to the hospital three times with it. Lord, we humbly acknowledge your love and care - in answer to our prayers for wife Susan including those of the 17th Artillery Regiment Association! On April 2nd, I’ll be going back to the same hospital for my fourth stint insertion procedure. Prayer and praise allow us to keep advancing in age, Richard. Praise God! Amen. Brother Bill Please continue to keep Bill and Susan in your prayers. Remember calls, cards, emails, and prayers go a long way! Richard-Chaplain

Ref. PAUL SHEHERD- Paul informed me that his brother Thomas passed away last Thursday after a long illness. He met several of us, including myself, at our last Washington, DC reunion. (He was confined to a wheelchair during this time.) Arrangements are pending. Please remember the family in calls, cards, emails and prayers.

Ref. "Hank" Dudek- To All….: I just brought Hank home from another a short stay at Nyack Hospital. We can’t thank you enough for all your prayers, phone calls and wishes for his speedy recovery. Hopefully he is on that road. Love, Pat Remember cards, calls, emails, and prayers go a long way!

Ref. Gen Johnson- I spoke with Gene yesterday. His sprits were up and he’s missing coming to the reunions due to his dialysis. He’s tried to locate centers around the areas of our reunions but they have been about 30 miles away on an average. He sends his regards to the group and he’d like to see everyone. Remember calls, cards, emails, and prayers go a long way.

REF. RUTH WILL (Wife of Jim Will) I spoke with Jim Friday and he told me his wife Ruth went to the Dr. in the last few days. After her examination she was sent to the hospital due to a rapid heartbeat. She was diagnose with Articular Fibulation , commonly know as “A-Fib.” She was released started medications for now. Please keep her in your prayers for this condition. Remember cards, calls, emails, and prayers go a long way!

I hope all had a very Merry Christmas and will have a safe, prosperous, and healthy 2024! Richard Smith=Chaplain