70 Pleasant St. Cohasset, MA.02025 *781 383 0215 * Mail Call : Ben Barrett Ben517@aol.com

Hello,

Chris Lindner

Hi Ben:

Well it has been a long week for Darrell Egner but it looks like GOOD NEWS. Darrell had a heart cath done today and he did not have any arteries clogged. His son Chris told me that he has congestive heart failure which is fluid around the lungs and heart. They will be giving him medication and possibly making some adjustments to the pace maker he has. Darrell’s son said that he will be in the hospital at least until Monday but it could be longer because they want to make sure the medication clears up the fluid around the heart and lungs.

So this is good news for Darrell. He will not have to have heart surgery for stints or any bypasses.

Chris

Hi Ben:

I talked to Darrell today. He told me that it was fine for you to tell his friends what has been going on with him. He is not sure how long he will be in the hospital. Of course he is hoping to get out Monday but I will be surprised if he does.

Boy there sure has been a ton of discussion on mail call over the “white parkas”. It reminds me when there was the discussion of the “clickers”.

I hope you and your family is doing well.

Chris

Shirley McCarey

Hi Ben ---

Many thanks for the Mail Calls ---- I truly enjoy reading each and every one of them even if I don't know the writer. And many, MANY thanks for sending Irma Targnion's Story ----- I had the pleasure of meeting her and Arnold when I was on the Bill Lewis trip to Europe in '99. What a wonderful trip - started out with a bus full of strangers to me except for Rayma Sanford, and ended with a bus full of friends. Thank you again.

Shirley McCarey

Friend of the 517th

Greg Harger

Thanks Ben.

We are starting to finalize elements of an itinerary for the El Harger Celebration of Life Memorial weekend.

Then we will start pulling together details for several displays and tributes. Any and all information on our father’s roll with the 517^th will be helpful.

I will send out information to all possibly interested in contributing or attending the festivities,

Greg Harger

G harger@indy.rr.com(317) 289-4018

1515 West New York Street

Indianapolis, IN 46222-4343

Steve Gomez

Ben,

The soldier identified by Nicolas was my father Cpl. Ben Gomez of B battery who also appears on page 258 with Pvt. Richard Wheeler who lives in Ohio. Both photos are also in "Paratroopers' Odyssey".

Steve Gomez

Orange, TX

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Steve, We have another friend who lives in Orange , Tx.-Ben

517th Parachute Regimental Combat Team

2006 517th PCT
West Coast Party

Dates: April 2-7, 2006

Place: Ramada Resort/Palm Springs, CA

Registration: $50.00 per person
Room: $61.95 + city tax per room (single or double occupancy)

Dates:
April 2nd - Early Registration, Optional
April 3rd - Official Registration - Hospitality suite 331 and 332 10AM to 10PM
April 4th - Barbecue Buffet by pool for troopers and family 11:30AM-1:30PM
April 5th - Social Day - Golfing, Shopping, Follies
April 6th - Men’s Business Meeting 10:AM-11:30AM Conference Room
Farewell Banquet - Dinner and Dancing 7:00PM-10:00PM
April 7th - Check out. Have a safe trip home.

Hospitality Suite open daily in Rooms 331 and 332 10:00AM –10:00PM

Open Bar and Snacks

Ramada Resort
Palm Springs, CA
Phone 1-800-245-6904 in Calif.
1-800-245-6907 outside Calif.
Be sure to mention the 517th PCT

Please make registration check payable to: William T. Christian (Bill)
Mail to: 17422 Parker Drive, Tustin, CA 92780
Questions call: (714) 838-0613

Families and Friends Always Welcome