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Paul Shepherd wrote on December 25, 2022 at 10:16 am:

To my brothers and sisters of 17th FA.... WISHING YOU ALL A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS....AND HOPING THAT 2023....BECOMES A BETTER YEAR FOR OUR NATION BEFORE ALL THAT WE SACRIFICED FOR IS GONE... AGAINST ALL ENEMIES FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC.... SHEP

Richard A. Smith- Chaplain wrote on December 24, 2022 at 10:52 am:

We are getting ready to celebrate the greatest gift we ever received, the birth of Jesus Christ. I just want to say that I wish all who see this, and those that don't, a very MERRY CHRISTMAS! (Remember Jesus is the reason for the season! ) Richard- Chaplain 17th Artillery Regiment Association

STEPHEN LOWREY wrote on December 14, 2022 at 12:17 pm:

Hi, I was in A btry 69-70 on LZ Action and in Nha Trang. I am a life member (coin #54), but I haven't had the organiztion password in years, would someone please send me the password? Thank you.

Richard A. Smith- Chaplain wrote on December 6, 2022 at 3:47 pm:

Update from Jerry Cody. "Richard, I did not mention it in my last e-mail, but Joanna has covid but I think she is just about over it, But she is still under house arrest. Remember cards. calls, emails, and prayers go a long way!

Richard A. Smith- Chaplain wrote on December 6, 2022 at 9:34 am:

Ref. JERRY "Doc" CODY= JERRY “Doc” CODY- I received an email last night from Jerry saying he has Covid. He’s having chills, coughing, and fever. Please keep him and his wife in your prayers. Remember cards, calls, emails, and prayers go a long way. Richard Smith- Chaplain

Richard A. Smith- Chaplain wrote on December 5, 2022 at 5:59 pm:

Ref. BILL BEERS family thank you card.- I received this today from Bill’s family.- Dear 17th Artillery regiment Association, We cannot thank you all enough, for all the love and support you all gave our Dad. Your warmth and kindness, cards, calls, and prayers were greatly appreciated more than you will ever know. The 17th is a very special group of people. The stories dad would share with us from all the reunions and how much each one of you meant to him. There wasn’t a week that went by that he would receive calls from at least three or more members. He would get a smile on his face when he would hear from each of you. We also wanted to say thank-you for the beautiful flowers. I dried them and I am going to hang them on my parent’s home. Thank you all so much. Thank you, Albert, Curtis, & Michelle and our families P.S. As dad would say, “Pray for Snow.” We'll never forget you "Conway." Richard A. Smith-chaplain

Richard A. Smith- Chaplain wrote on November 23, 2022 at 3:45 pm:

To all I hope that each and every one of you and your families have a very BLESSED Thanksgiving! Count your blessings, not what you DON"T have. God Bless-Richard-Chaplain 17th Artillery Regiment Association

Paul Shepherd wrote on November 11, 2022 at 9:34 am:

Nov 11, 2022 TO MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS OF THE 17 FA FAMILY THANK YOU FOR HAVING MY BACK, IN COMBAT AND IN PEACE FROM WWI TO AFGHANISTAN ... FROM PVT TO O5...BLACK, WHITE, TAN, OUR BLOOD WAS RED.... FROM THE DEVOUT CHRISTIANS TO THE ATHEIST...( NEVER SAW ONE IN MY FOXHOLE 69/70) PLEASE NOTE....I RESPECT EACH AND EVERY ONE..OF YOU.... GOD BLESS...YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS DEPARTED.. MAY WE ALL ENJOY A PEACEFUL VETERANS DAY 2022 IN YOUR HONOR ..... HAND SALUTE SHEP CLASS OF 69/70 AIRMOBILE

Richard A. Smith- Chaplain wrote on November 2, 2022 at 5:51 pm:

Ref. -WEBSTER COLE- Please Keep Webster in your thoughts and prayers for a quick recovery and proper healing for his cataract surgery he had today. Remember cards, calls, emails, and prayers go a long way!

Richard A. Smith- Chaplain wrote on October 20, 2022 at 11:49 am:

Ref. HARRY FETSICK- I spoke with Harry and his wife both today. We had a short conversation, but Harry is home now, and is taken by ambulance once or twice weekly to check on his knee. They still haven't set a date yet for his other surgery on his knee. They are going to have either a ramp built, or a small lift installed so he can be easily taken out of the house. He sends his regards to all. We closed with a prayer. Remember cards, calls, emails, and prayers go a long way.

Alton Baker SP4 Retired wrote on October 19, 2022 at 10:44 am:

I was stationed at Merrel Barracks back in 1980 thru 1982 with the 2nd ACR ! Looking at pictures brings back memories!

Richard A. Smith- Chaplain wrote on August 31, 2022 at 11:28 am:

Ref.-HARRY FETSICK- I spoke with Harry this morning. He pretty much said everything that his wife said in the previous post but added a few comments. His disability rating has gone up as of yesterday. A social worker came in and said they were working on getting him a hospital bed for his home along with the wheelchair and walker. He is to see an infectious disease specialist tomorrow. He also told me the bone is visible in his knee and is waiting to see what the specialist says. He appreciates phone calls from members. His room phone is still the same. (412) 826-6270 (He has physical therapy each morning.) We closed with a prayer and has asked that we keep him in our prayers also. Remember cards, calls, emails, and prayer go a long way!

Richard A. Smith- Chaplain wrote on August 29, 2022 at 8:43 pm:

Ref. -Harry Fetsick- I just spoke with Harry's wife tonight. Harry is still in the same location with the same phone# (412) 826-6270. She said it's best to call him in the morning around 0800 or around lunch time because he usually is in physical therapy during the morning hours. He is still having a hard time with his knee healing, and he is being taken this Thursday to a specialist away from the VA. He has a "pick line" in his arm to have antibiotics administered similar to a port. His family members have been taking him out for outings for about four hours on the weekend of which he seems to enjoy. Rosie feels and hopes that he might be coming home soon being they have issued him a wheelchair and walker today. Please continue to keep Harry and his family in your prayers. Remember cards, calls, emails, and prayers go a long way!

William Deason wrote on August 27, 2022 at 2:28 pm:

Was with A brty 2/ 17th Arty An Khe LZ Action 67-70 67-70 arrived Dec 7th 1967 left Sgt E5 Mar 1970

Richard A. Smith- Chaplain wrote on August 16, 2022 at 11:16 am:

Ref. HARRY FETSICK- I received the following message from Dan Reeves this morning, "Heard from Harry Fetsick's son today. "He seems to be getting stronger and his knee is improving after they put him back on antibiotics again. But he remains in the rehab facility. " Please continue to keep Harry in your thoughts and prayers. Remember cards, calls, emails and prayers go a long way.

Richard A. Smith- Chaplain wrote on August 2, 2022 at 5:07 pm:

Ref.: Mick Shanklin (LM) I just spoke with Mick Shanklin today. He is recovering from a tumor removed from his brain and has had a stroke as well. His nurse came by to see him today and said he appears to be recovering well at home. He would love to hear from any members that remember him especially at Ahn Khe in 1966. His phone, email, and address are on the roster. (PRIVATE PHONES OR ADDRESES ARE NOT PUBLISHED ON THIS PUBLIC SITE) Please keep Mick in your thoughts and prayers. Cards, calls, emails, and prayers go a long way.

Richard A. Smith- Chaplain wrote on July 30, 2022 at 1:25 pm:

Jim Will -had part of his thyroid gland removed last Feb. Please keep him in your prayers as well.

Richard A. Smith- Chaplain wrote on July 30, 2022 at 1:15 pm:

Ref. HARRY FETSICK- I spoke with Harry's wife today, Rosie, and Harry is still in rehab. I tried to call Harry at his room number but with no luck. (412)826-6270. She said they have taken him out to eat once and hopefully they can bring him home for the day possibly tomorrow. He is still awaiting the third knee surgery of which a date is not known yet. Please continue to keep Harry, Rosie and their family in your prayers. Remember cards, calls, emails, and prayers go a long way.

Richard A. Smith-Chaplain wrote on July 10, 2022 at 9:55 am:

R ef: Harry Fetsick-First let me apologize for misspelling Harry's last name on the post. I received the following from Dan reeves today. " Just received a call from Harry. Sounded in good spirits ready for more therapy at another facility. Doctors tell him they expect he will be there 4 to 6 weeks then he should be able to go home to continue healing. Then they will need to do the surgery again. He Hopes to be able to attend the reunion in Sept. " New phone number 412 862- 2670 Remember cards, calls, emails and prayers go a long way.

Richard A. Smith- Chaplain wrote on July 2, 2022 at 10:50 am:

Ref. HARRY FETZECK: I spoke with Harry for the first time in about a month. He told me the hospital had been having phone problems, but I did reach him at the last number I posted (412-360-2154). He thanked Dan Reeves for passing on a lot of info and wanted to hear from the members. I also thanked his wife as well for keeping us updated due to phone service. He's still recuperating from his third knee surgery and is possibly looking at a fourth surgery to it. He can't bear any weight on his leg at present but is going through PT on a regular basis. Please remember to keep him and his family in your thoughts and prayers. Cards, calls, emails, and prayers go a long way!

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