Hello,
I have in this Mail Call recent Guest book entries . I
may have overlooked some while I was away. Many are looking for information
about a loved one. Can you help?
Paratroopers' Odyssey is
available for $22.50. Send payment to Leo Dean.
You may at times have a problem viewing photos.
However, we place most photos on the website under Training and WWII
Photos .
Please try to send in donations by August 15 to Keep the
517 PRCT Association viable. Suggested amount $30.00 to include
Thunderbolt. Auxiliary members $20.00 Plus $10.00 if you want to
receive the for the Thunderbolt. Send donations to Leo
Dean, 14 Stonehenge Lane, Albany, NY 12203. Make checks
payable to 517prct. Donations
for the Auxiliary should be sent to Karen Frice Wallace
66295 Highway 20 Bend, OR 97701
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Snowbird
mini-reunion
Kissimmee, FL
Jan 20-24,
2008
Recent website additions:
Matthew Skovera, HQ Co, 3rd Bn.
PFC Anthony S. Celli, I Co. (KIA)
517th Commemorative March 2007- Southern France
Richard Eaton videos
- Witness to the War
Madawaska Victory passenger
lists
1983
517th Reunion Booklet - San Mateo, CA
517 PRCT Association Officers
| 517th PRCT Auxiliary Mission Statement |
| 517th PRCT Auxiliary Member Application 2007-2008 |
| 517th PRCT Auxiliary Officers and Committee Members 2007-2009 |
Recent Guest Book
Entries
| Name: Heath Jones From: Palestine Texas E-mail: Hjones24@cfl.rr.com |
My uncle is Donald Walker. And I just
Wanted to say in front of everyone how proud I am of my uncle and all the
people of the Great Generation. With your hard work and losses we are free
today. Uncle Don was in the 1st. Battalion B company. Uncle Don is a kind,
fun person that I look up to! Love you Don
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| Name: Jeffrey Subra From: Minnesota E-mail: subra@mywdo.com |
Love the ifo fun the site with the
letters form my dad John Subra able to piece some of his WWII history
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| Name: Lisa Lee From: Alabama E-mail: lisaleeq@hotmail.com |
Hi. My name is Lisa Lee. My father was a Sgt in the 517th Parachute Infantry. I remember my father telling stories of his time in the army but as a child I didn't want to hear war stories. Now with my father gone, I wished I had listened to those stories. I have been searching for any information I can get on my father during his time there. I have been unable to come up with any picture either. I have written the government and they did send me duplicates of all of his medals, but no pictures and no family members seem to have any. I miss my father terribly, his death going on 9 years. PLEASE if anyone can give me some information on him during this time or has any pictures with him in it, I would so greatly appreciate it. JAMES THOMAS LEE Hq Co 517th Parachute Infantry Thank you so much.
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| Name: Tom Larson From: Fergus Falls, Minnesota E-mail: bigwood@prtel.com |
Looking to contact Darrell Hickman he is
a nephew of Wayne Jackson who served with the 517th. He has a picture with
the following list of guys on it. My grandfather was Gerald W. Larson.
Hoping one of the guys listed is around and may remember him. (W. Shaddox,
Mervyn L Filippone, Gerald L. Larsen and James H. North.) An E.P. Johnson,
is in the 1987 picture of Company C at the reunion Picture is in photos - Wayne Jackson I thank people for the emails regarding my recent submission. It is greatly appreciated!
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| Name: Tom Larson From: Fergus Falls, Minnesota E-mail: bigwood@prtel.com |
My Grandfather Gerald W. Larson served
for two years with the 517th. He was wounded on two occasions, and passed
away in 1995. He never talked about the war, service and his experiences.
I know he fought with nightmares for many years as a close friend perished
in his arms. I am deeply honored by all our veterans of the 517 who
proudly served our country and thank you for our freedom. I am hoping
someone can help me link the pieces or may remember him. He went by Jerry
Larson from Minnesota! I can be reached at 218-736-5371.
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| Name: John L. Hopkins From: Burlington, WY E-mail: tripler@tctwest.net |
My father was John S. Hopkins. We
recently discovered this website and are hoping to find out more about his
friends and experiences from this time. Thanks.
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| Name: Joe Combest From: Duncan, OK E-mail: joe@combestfinancial.com |
My dad is Ben Combest. He was in G
company, 3rd platoon I think. It has been a few years since I first found this site and my e-mail address has changed. Dad is doing well. I look forward to hearing from anyone who knew him during his time with the 517th. Thanks. Joe Combest |
Tom Copsey
Patricia and Roland,
God bless you for your 517th and Allied
patriotism. Love the "40's" garb and the commemoration looked like a lot
of fun.
I shared lunch with you at Tybee Beach in
Savannah and I admire your passion and spirit!
Sante!
Tom Copsey
Gene Frice
Betty Traver and other 517 folks patiently waiting for the
"production" CD disk event.
Thanks for the query about the 517th CD results - (the boat is
still afloat). Following the Portland and DC events-in each case the
mad scientist Dr, Adamski and I (with others) reviewed it again and
again. Time, the govt, and production of data does move slowly.
The sum of it is, we produced the last of the last -The final was
recently forwarded from Dr. Adamski to Wade Gilbert for production. I
hope all will be pleased with the results. Don Adamski spent many
hours of his valuable time on research, interviews, and the mechanics
of CD preparation; I am sure that all will enjoy the results.
I know daughter Karen reported a number of 517 folks had
previously paid for the disks - I think the amount was approximately six
dollars (including the mailing) and there should be no future increase
in the cost - I do not believe the cost will even result in that six
dollar amount (no batteries included however postage paid) The disk
includes the history of the 517th, and the Portland reunion. Our
dedicated Dr. Adamski was not in Savannah or WA DC, however some data
from the other two reunions may have been included (photos). Our
thanks to Don Adamski for development of the disk, Wade Gilbert for
the production efforts, and for all the 517ers who assisted.
I have been off the internet and traveling pretty much all of the
month of August, to include again a second two week period in the DC
area; so, my apologies for failing to answer most email sent to me.
Regards to all and I hope your Labor Day was enjoyed by all.
Gene Frice, F Co.
"production" CD disk event.
Thanks for the query about the 517th CD results - (the boat is
still afloat). Following the Portland and DC events-in each case the
mad scientist Dr, Adamski and I (with others) reviewed it again and
again. Time, the govt, and production of data does move slowly.
The sum of it is, we produced the last of the last -The final was
recently forwarded from Dr. Adamski to Wade Gilbert for production. I
hope all will be pleased with the results. Don Adamski spent many
hours of his valuable time on research, interviews, and the mechanics
of CD preparation; I am sure that all will enjoy the results.
I know daughter Karen reported a number of 517 folks had
previously paid for the disks - I think the amount was approximately six
dollars (including the mailing) and there should be no future increase
in the cost - I do not believe the cost will even result in that six
dollar amount (no batteries included however postage paid) The disk
includes the history of the 517th, and the Portland reunion. Our
dedicated Dr. Adamski was not in Savannah or WA DC, however some data
from the other two reunions may have been included (photos). Our
thanks to Don Adamski for development of the disk, Wade Gilbert for
the production efforts, and for all the 517ers who assisted.
I have been off the internet and traveling pretty much all of the
month of August, to include again a second two week period in the DC
area; so, my apologies for failing to answer most email sent to me.
Regards to all and I hope your Labor Day was enjoyed by all.
Gene Frice, F Co.
Jean-Loup Gassend
Dear Ben and 517ers.
I have been hearing many stories about McQuade from
guys in I Company. I would like to know if anybody has
a picture of this McQuade, or if there is a picture on
the website. I would also like to hear some more
stories about him if anybody had any. He sounds like
he was quite a character!
I am also still looking for veterans from G Company
who could tell me some things about southern France
for my book project.
Best wishes to all
Jean-Loup Gassend
I have been hearing many stories about McQuade from
guys in I Company. I would like to know if anybody has
a picture of this McQuade, or if there is a picture on
the website. I would also like to hear some more
stories about him if anybody had any. He sounds like
he was quite a character!
I am also still looking for veterans from G Company
who could tell me some things about southern France
for my book project.
Best wishes to all
Jean-Loup Gassend
On this photo of G company submitted by H
Hensleigh,
http://517prct.org/photos/g_co_mackall.htm , would it
be possible to know the names of the troopers (maybe
written at the back?).
Particularly, does anyone recognize Jesse Goswick,
Hector Colo, Statt, Hampton or Stanford?
Jean-Loup
http://517prct.org/photos/g_co_mackall.htm , would it
be possible to know the names of the troopers (maybe
written at the back?).
Particularly, does anyone recognize Jesse Goswick,
Hector Colo, Statt, Hampton or Stanford?
Jean-Loup