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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

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Re. Susan Dahlin (Bill's wife) I received this Sep.29th. Sorry for the delay. Susan will be released shortly from Methodist Hospital Mansfield shortly. There has been no conclusion about what is causing her shoulder and neck pain. She had two Tylenols earlier for pain and (for the time being?) she is feeling a lot better. Thank you for your support. It means a lot to Susan and is very helpful. God bless you and Patrick! In Christ for Christ, Brother Bill Remember cards, calls, emails, and prayers o a long way!

Ref. SUSAN DHALIN (Bill's Wife) Susan was in a lot of pain of and much more yesterday. We took her down to the Mansfield Methodist Hospital at 10:30 p.m. last night. She had an heart catherization at 9:00 a.m. this morning. There were no heart blockages. I suspect she may have had neck spinal cord damage, an upper body fracture, joint damage or arthritis. ??? I and daughter Cynthia are here in the recovery room with her. She is recovering pain, bruises and joint damage from a fall at home about a month ago. In Christ, Brother Bill Remember cars, calls, emails, and prayers go a long way!

REF. HARRY FETSICK- I received the following email from Dan Reeves Wed. Sept.6,2023. “Received call from Rosie Fetsick that Harry went back in VA hospital last week. His leg got infected again. They had to do surgery to get the infection out for the 4th time. He is in a different rehab facility in Pittsburgh. He is really down and aggravated with everything. He said, there's no way I can attend the reunion this year. They had t do surgery again to get the infection out. His phone at rehab hospital is 412 349-1044.” I spoke with Harry’s wife Rosie yesterday also. She said Harry was very down and hoped he could come home around Sept.14th. He has to be on antibiotics for three weeks. I managed to speak to Harry and he was down due to having to have the knee taken care of again and back between staying in the hospital/rehab. He said he’d love to hear from the members. (The phone # is correct for his facility.) We had prayer together and feel that it would help him to know that he could use a lot of them at this time and Rosie as well. Cards can be sent To Harry at WOODHAVEN REHAB CENTER (No home addressees placed on this site due to this being a public web site) 2380 McGINLEY RD. MONROEVILLE, PA. 15146 Remember cards, calls, emails, and prayers, go a long way! Richard-Chaplain