362 entries.
wrote on March 13, 2024 at 5:09 pm:
My dad, Thomas Nathan Moore "Tom" served in the 17th FA in WWII from North Africa, Sicily, Italy and then stayed in Germany until 1953. I was born in Berlin in 1951. He talked a lot about the 155s.
wrote on January 21, 2024 at 1:55 pm:
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.
wrote on January 19, 2024 at 8:53 am:
Ref.-BILL DAHLIN- From all of us in the 17th Artillery Association we wish you a HAPPY belated 86th BIRTHDAY! May you be blessed with many more!
wrote on January 19, 2024 at 8:50 am:
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!
wrote on January 12, 2024 at 4:03 pm:
2/17 svc batt 69/70
wrote on January 12, 2024 at 10:54 am:
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.
wrote on January 12, 2024 at 10:48 am:
Ref. DONNA WINTON – I spoke with Maj.George Winton (Ret. USA.)this morning. He told me about his wife Donna’s father, Robert Eustice USAF (Ret.), passing away Jan. 4,2024 at age 97. I was unable to speak with Donna due to she was taking care of her mother. Please keep this family in your prayers. Maj. Winton also lost his father last year. Remember calls, cards, emails, and prayers go a long way.
wrote on January 7, 2024 at 10:46 am:
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!
wrote on January 2, 2024 at 10:10 am:
Ref.-HARRY DUDEK- I spoke with his wife Pat yesterday. He is still in rehab facility and undergoing physical therapy. Unfortunately he had a set back and contracted the Flu. He will probably be in rehab several weeks. I was unable to speak with Hank yesterday but Pat and I had prayer together and she appreciates the prayers greatly. Remember cards, calls, emails, and prayers go a long way.
Richard-Chaplain
wrote on December 27, 2023 at 9:27 am:
I hope all had a very Merry Christmas and will have a safe, prosperous, and healthy 2024!
Richard Smith=Chaplain
wrote on December 24, 2023 at 12:00 pm:
I would like to wish all the 17th Artillery Vets a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
wrote on December 21, 2023 at 6:56 pm:
Hello, My father served with B battery 2/17 in 1969 and 1970, LZ Hardtimes and more. I would be interested in communicating with some of you. Thanks and thanks for your service to our nation.
wrote on December 20, 2023 at 9:36 am:
Ref.-HARRYDUDEK- Dec 18, 2023 -(Per Gil) Hospital personnel found fluid around his heart. The fluid may have gotten there by a virus. Hospital personnel removed the fluid and Hank was doing better after that procedure.
Hank is in ICU. On Tuesday - Dec 19, 2023 - Gil talked with Pat Dudek (Hank's wife) and she relayed that Hank had a "restful night." Pat will be going to the hospital this morning and will spend the day with Hank.
Dec. 20- I spoke with Pat this morning. Pat believes in the power of prayer and asks us to keep Hank in your prayers as she told both Gil and myself. She knows that he will not be home by Christmas. He is still in ICU. She gave me the following phone number, that she could be contacted at and agreed for it to be on the Guestbook. (845) 623-4407 Please continue to keep Hank and his family in your prayers. Remember, cards, calls, emails, and prayers go a long way!
wrote on December 15, 2023 at 5:29 pm:
HENRY “Hank” DUDEK- I spoke with Hank today and he informed me that he will NOT be going home tomorrow as planned. He went through therapy this morning and afterwards fell out in the restroom. They believe it’s possibly dehydration. He’s receiving water and meds for same. He hopes to be home by Christmas. His wife and two sons are there with him as well. We prayed together. He is still in Helen Hayes Hospital. His hospital phone is 845 786-6248. His address can be found on our roster. NO HOME ADDRESSES PUBLISHED ON THIS SITE.
Remember cards, calls, emails, and prayers go a long way!
wrote on December 14, 2023 at 7:53 am:
Ref.- HARRY DUDEK- December 13, 2023
On Sunday, December 10, 2023, Gil Bernabe received an email from Brian Dudek ,son of Hank Dudek, informing Gil that Hank had a heart attack on December 1, 2023.
Gil talked to Hank today and got the whole story from Hank. On December 1 around 4:00 am – Hank woke up with a horrible chest pain. Hank says that it felt like an elephant was sitting on his chest. Patty ,his wife, quickly called 911. The ambulance arrived in quick order and drove Hank to his local hospital. Luckily, at 4:00 am there is no traffic in the Nanuet, New York area. He got to the hospital in five minutes.
During initial testing and treatment for his heart attack, Hank had three strokes. After spending one week in the hospital, on December 8, he was taken to Helen Hayes Rehabilitation Center for treatment to get him back on his feet. Hank says that he gets six – 30 minutes of physical therapy every day to get his arms and legs functioning better. Hank has made good progress and he will be heading home on Saturday, December 16.
His hospital phone number is: (845) 786 – 6248. His home address is on the roster. NO public addresses put on Guestbook due to it’s a public site. Remember, Cards, calls, emails, and prayers go a long way!
wrote on November 30, 2023 at 6:50 am:
REF-Peggy& Mike Dage's daughter Angie- This week Peggy Dages' daughter and family had their home burned to the ground.
No one was home when the fire started. Gil and I both talked to Peggy on Wednesday and asked if the members of the 17th Artillery Association could help in some way.
Peggy said that their insurance company is assisting Angie and her family. The community responded quickly and provided a lot of clothing. Gil told Peggy if it gets to the point where Angie and her family need some help to let the 17th Artillery know. Peggy did say to keep those prayers coming.
wrote on November 23, 2023 at 8:18 am:
I want to take a moment to wish everyone a HAPPY THANKSGIVING especially our active, retired , and former veterans and their families. Give thanks for what you DO have . God Bless you all.
wrote on November 19, 2023 at 5:04 pm:
Lucille Winton
Mother of
George Winton
Capt B 2/17 69..
Adopted mother to those of the 17th who had the pleasure to know her
And Love Her..
A hand SALUTE to her 102 Years on earth..
And the ARMY WIFE to George's Father THE Colonel
And Mother of George, Capt
B2/17...69/70
Heaven Has Gained a
True Angle
God Bless you,
Mom Winton
R.I.P.
At 10 AM Nov 17, 2023 we laid to rest my mother, Lucille Winton aged 102 years. She lived independently until her last week on earth, finally succuming to a sudden pneumonia. The service was presided over by our cousin, Army Chaplain Mark Winton. The weather was calm and sunny and the service a perfect comnination of joy and seriousness. Relatives attended whom we had not seen in many years making the occasion extra special. We will miss her, but she led a very special life and pulled us along with her at every step. She was laid to rest with my father at the Florence, SC National Cemetery.
wrote on November 10, 2023 at 6:40 pm:
Although officially JAR HEADS Birthday...
Pre Veterans Day...
Wishing all my Brothers &
Now some Sisters of the
17th Persauders...
Wishing all a HAPPY VETERANS DAY 2023
TO OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS DEPARTED...
LONG SLOW HAND SALUTE...
TO THOSE WHO BROUGHT SHIT HOME FROM NAM
WELCOME HOME BROTHERS...I WOULD DO IT AGAIN WITH YOU BY MY SIDE...
I AND, SUE PRAY AND WISH YOU ALL THE BEST
AS WE WIND DOWN 2023
AND PRAY OUR PAST EFFORTS WERE NOT IN VAIN...
AND PRAY THAT THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA...OVERCOMES
THESE COMMUNIST & MARXIST ...
ANIMINALS TRYING TO
RUIN ALL THE GOOD WE
DID.. AND THAT OUR DEPARTED BROTHERS & SISTERS DID NOT DIE IN
VAIN...
HAND SALUTE TO ALL
SHEPHERD PAUL V
CPL B-2/17 FA.. (Airmobile 69)
In time of Peace Prepare For War and Communist
Chineese PPC TAKE OVER
wrote on November 10, 2023 at 10:22 am:
VETERAN'S DAY- I just want to take a minute to thank ALL Veteran's who have taken the oath and served this country. I especially want to thank all of those "Redlegs" that have worn now, as well as in the past, the crest of the 17th Artillery. God Bless our nation, our troops, and our leaders during these times. Richard Smith-Chaplain.