359 entries.
wrote on February 13, 2023 at 12:51 pm:
Ref. Bill Dahlin-I received an email from a very good friend, Christian brother who has helped me many times with guidance, and a devoted 17th Member. "
I’m in need of prayer for healing. My leukemia (CLL) blood indicators are up to over 170 percent after being steady for a year or so. Friday, I’ll have an MRI on the inner workings of my left ear. My left ear drum 🥁 is weak to non-responsive to sound and the inside of the ear👂 always feels full for some reason or another.
Again, remember calls, cards, emails, and prayers go a long way!
wrote on February 9, 2023 at 3:43 pm:
Ref. HARRY & ROSIE FETZICK- I received the following email from Dan Reeves a few minutes ago. " Just talked with Rosie, she had 3 surgeries for some type infection. Said Harry is bedridden he has developed serious cough not feeling well. Also, their son will have gallbladder surgery next week."
Please keep this family in your thoughts and prayers. Remember, cards, calls, emails, and prayers go a long way!
wrote on January 13, 2023 at 2:49 pm:
Heard from Reeves, 20 min ago...
He is alive....presently...but his house under 4/5 feet of H20...
SENT ME PHOTO BUT IT WONT
POST....
appears he has returned to MONSOON SEASON ... AT SCHUELLER IN 69....
When we could literally walk from
Some solid areas ...up to the decks of TANKS DRIVING IN AND OUT OF LZ.....
KEEP YOU POSTED IF I HEAR MORE FROM HIM
SHEP
wrote on January 6, 2023 at 3:15 pm:
Ref. BILL DAHLIN- Hi, Richard.
I had the bandage removed from my week old, replacement heart pacemaker and the wound area cleaned and left open this morning. It’s looking and feeling good. Now I have to set up an app on my I-phone app to have it monitored. Thanks for all the prayers and pray-ers. Much appreciated!
Brother Bill
wrote on January 5, 2023 at 5:19 pm:
Ref.-BILL DAHLIN Please keep Bill in your thoughts and prayers over the next few weeks. He had his pacemaker replaced.
Remember cards, calls, emails, and prayers go a long way!
wrote on January 3, 2023 at 3:48 pm:
UPDATES ON SEVERAL MEMBERS
Ref. GENE JOHNSON- Gene is still on dialysis and other than that he's doing okay. He sends his regards.
Ref. MICK SHANKLIN- He has had a stroke and brain tumor (few details known at present)
Ref.-JERRY 'DOC" AND JOANNA CODY- They both are recovering from Covid.
Ref.-HARRY FETSICK- Harry has had a few pieces of good news with his hospitalization and rehab. He is now home and taking rehab there. The Dr.'s have said that his blood is negative for any infection so now he's awaiting a date for surgery on his knee. The VA put a ramp at his house along with a chair lift for his use as well.
Ref. BUDDY ARMSTRONG- Buddy, Charles Riley,(my old section chief) and I all met at our first reunion we attended in 2003. Buddy is a Korean war vet from the 17th. Buddy told me, from his home in Ala., That he just quit walking four miles daily five times a week because his legs were bothering hm. Buddy is 90 years young! (Makes us younger guys look bad!)
Please keep all of these members in your prayers and remember, cards, calls, emails, and prayers go a long way!
wrote on December 31, 2022 at 1:34 pm:
HERE'S WISHING ALL OF YOU A VERY HAPPY, SAFE, HEALTY, AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR!
God Bless,
Richard
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
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
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.
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!
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
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
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
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
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!