I want to commend Gene Brissey and second his outstanding tribute to Bob Newberry.  Bob was an outstanding commander, terrific leader and great human being.  Bob, and his fine E Company troops accomplished many, many important objectives and contributed a tremendous amount to the success of the 517th.  I again commend Gene Brissey, a great trooper and a great American who played an important role in the success of E company.  Airborne.  Dick Seitz

I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for the info on my father Louis D Holzworth.  Thanks to you I found a sister that I never knew about.  I am going to meet her in Virginia on the 24th of May.  I've been trying to find my dad for a while now.  But thanks to you I have.  Just too late, since he passed away in Jan., this year.  If any of his war buddies have any stories about him & the war I would like to hear from them.  Especially if any  war photos.  I am 1 of ten kids of his.   Thanks again Bob for connecting me with my new sister.  This is a good thing finding out about my father's passing.            Sincerely Mike

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Author Presentation and Book Signing
Monday, May 28, 1:00 pm
Museum Theater
  
The Airborne & Special Operations Museum (ASOM) is pleased to present a lecture and book signing by author John Griffin on Monday, May 28th at 1 pm. Dr. Griffin will be speaking about Lt. Bill Farrow, a Doolittle Raider who bombed Tokyo on April 18, 1942. Dr. Griffin will sign copies of Lt. Bill Farrow: Doolittle Raider following the presentation. The book is available in the museum gift shop. 

When Humanity Fails
Special Exhibit through September 30
ASOM Special Exhibit Gallery
  
A new traveling exhibit at the Airborne & Special Operations Museum (ASOM), When Humanity Fails, remembers the victims of the Holocaust and the American soldiers who liberated concentration camps. It will be on display through September. 

For more information, visit www.asomf.org, Museum News.

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Tom McAvoy

Hey Morris McDowell , You were to have Prostate surgery last we heard, Did everything work out O.K.?  Thanks for the update on Fred Harman   Tom McAvoy

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Morris McDowell

 

Ben,

Thanks for asking about my surgery. It has turned out well thus far. I had a P.S.A. 3 months after the surgery, & the P.S.A. was not detectable, which was good. I go every 3 months to have it rechecked every 3 months for a year, then every 4 months. so right now I am good to go. I am planning a trip to Belgium in September, so I want to spend some time with you in Washington, to help me on my trip. Fred is home, but is still very sick.  He can't walk, so he will be confined for a while. I am sure he would like to hear from you. Keep up the good work, I am in your debt for the service you give to the 517. I am having a group of the shoulder patches of all the units the 517 was attached to during the war. I am anxious to get it back from the frame shop. I will bring it to the reunion. I am getting excited about the reunion & trip to Belgium. Best 517 Regards to you & Bob. Morris.

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Joan Felber

 

Ben,

Thanks so much, I have the reservations for the hotel taken care of and we can begin with other plans. I will look you up when we get there.

Joan Felber 

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517th Parachute Regimental Combat Team  1943-1945

517th Corporate Sponsor:   Recent website additions: "Selection of the Parachutist" Orville Stubbs, E Company 596th memorial plaque - Nice Airport 517th unit reported in Stars and Stripes 1945 Jack Dickson and A Company Aimé Léocard's Story of the French Resistance A Tribute to Aimé Léocard   Contents 517th Unit Overview and Short History 517 PRCT Association 517th Auxiliary (Relatives and friends) 517th History and Archives: Training and WWII Histories, Books, Stories, Documents Training and WWII Photos 517th Mail Call Meet the Troopers Soldier Stories in the News or on the Internet Friendlies - Links to other related sites Reunion Info and Photos Guestbook Sign in now! How to find information about a 517th soldier 517th Logos, Patches, Shirts, and Insignia Sponsors        Search this site Links Airborne, Army and Other Links on the Web The Static Line Airborne and Special Operations Museum Veterans History Project Florida State University, Institute on WWII Heartland Airborne Memorial The World War II Honor Roll      Now searchable by Unit Request Copies of Military Personnel Records  Wikipedia listing for the 517th PRCT Reunions Save the Dates! Palm Springs, CA Mini-Reunion April 15-20, 2007 Washington, DC National Reunion June 27-July 2 2007   Irma Targnion's Story Battle of the Bulge   History of the 517th by Lt. Gen. Richard Seitz at the 517th Reunion, Savannah, GA August 2005

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