Claire
Darrell Egner
Ben
As you and I talked at the Mini in Bradenton I think it's
something we should consider. I would like some additional information as
to cost, etc.
We aren't getting any younger and very few of us have the energy or
time to take this project on. The best reunion I attended since 1986 was
Savannah. Helen Beddow started working on this in Oklahoma two years
before it took place and what a job she and Hal did.
I was very surprised when I received an E-mail from Lou Darden
resigning as President of the Auxiliary today. To do a good job it's a
full time thing and I am sure Lou had to much on her plate. She is
probably still tired from putting on the Oklahoma reunion. I am not sure
if Claire Giblin works or has the time but she is a go getter and would do a
great job as President. Just a thought.
Even thought I voted to have a reunion every year I have changed my
mind. Frankly I think that some of our members really can't afford to take
two major trips each year. I think we should go back to having reunions
every two years. I think the Portland reunion will prove that out. I
didn't talk to anyone at the Mini that was going. I think the attendance
will be very slim. As I lived in Portland when I got out of school (1951)
and like it, I would probably go but Chris Lindner's daughter is getting married
that weekend so that is where I will be, in San Antonio, Texas.
With that said I think we should wait two years and give the
professionals at try.
Darrell Egner
Claire Giblin
Hey there, Darrell, and thanks for the kind words,
but the point you raise - that troopers can't afford to take two
trips a year - is exactly why we should be having yearly reunions. If 06
is in Portland, then what, we're going to wait until 08 for a reunion in maybe
middle America or the East Coast?
I think that the Portland reunion will be reasonably well attended,
especially by the fairly large West Coast contingent that didn't make it to
Savannah last year. I'm hoping for 07 on the East Coast or in the middle,
and 08 to be the opposite.
We gotta keep having them so people can make them.
Everyone can't go to all of them, but the more opportunities, the
better.
And by the way, Helen will make a great President, and I think it's
a good idea for me to work with her for a few years before I take on anything
this big. Too scary.
Take care -
Claire
Carol Monkhouse
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HI BEN, JUST A NOTE TO TELL YOU THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU
HAVE DONE IN HELPING ME. I SENT CECIL DOTY SOME MORE RECENT PICTURES OF
DAD. HIS LAST JUMP IN 1963 AND HIS PICTURE FROM WHEN HE RETIRED. I HAVE
ALSO TALKED WITH FRED HARMON WHO IS JUST WONDERFUL. I SENT HIM PICTURES OF
DAD TOO. HOW CAN I GET IN TOUCH WITH MR. ARCHER. I WOULD LIKE TO SEND HIM
PAPERS FROM THE ARMY I HAVE ON DADS MEDALS .BECAUSE OF THE FIRE THERE ISN'T
ANY PAPERS FROM THAT TIME BUT I HAVE 4 FROM THAT TIME WITH HIS MEDALS
LISTED MR HARMON SAID DAD GOT THE SILVER STAR IN BERSTEIN GERMANY HE
KNOWS. BUT I HAVE HE GOT A PURPLE PLUS 2 BRONZE STARS AND 2 OAKLEAF CLUSTER
AND A BRONZE ARROWHEAD. THANKS CAROL MONKHOUSE. DO YOU KNOW WHO IS OUT OF
FT BENNING GEORGIA THE 82ND OR 101 AIRBORNE CAUSE DAD WENT THERE AFTER 517
BROKEUP. I WAS BORN IN 1947 AT FT BENNING. AND DAD WAS A PARATROOPER FOR 21
YRS. TKS
Jon Bosse
Ben,
Does anyone
know how I could get copies of the Company D, PIR, Morning Reports for
January 2 and 23, 1945? Clark Archer had told me that they list my
father's (Sgt. Leon Bosse) injuries? Thank you.
Jon
Bosse
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I'll see what I can do about it.--Ben
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