Snowbird
mini-reunion
.
Kissimmee,
FL
Jan 20-24, 2008
April 13-18 2008 ( We will change schedule on website )
Recent website additions:
paras en Provence: Le 517th PRCT Dans Les Alpes
Maritime
from Armes Militaria
Magazine (cover, article)
Hal Jeffcoat - Baseball in Wartime
| 517th PRCT Auxiliary Mission Statement |
| 517th PRCT Auxiliary Member Application 2007-2008 |
| 517th PRCT Auxiliary Officers and Committee Members 2007-2009 |
I wanted to extend my wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving to the entire 517 family.
My dad - and I along with him - just discovered the 517 reunions in 1999. He's been able to catch up with friends, many before they died. At first I wasn't sure about joining him - I really thought it was more of my dad's domain. However, I was welcomed in, as anyone interested in the 517 is always welcomed in. My sons and I have been able to hear history from the mouths of the men who made it.
The best part is the many new friends we've made. We try to connect with more new people at each gathering. Then - at the next reunion - they have become "old friends." My dad (Allan Johnson 596) always comes away from a reunion with more perspectives and different stories - each of you fought a personal war, and Dad has commented that it was different from one hill or tree to the next.
I urge everyone to start making plans now for Kissimmee, Palm Springs and St. Louis. Each reunion has its own special qualities and unique events.
It's Thanksgiving; time to give thanks. I am thankful every day for the rich experience of being associated with the 517. You men and your families are the best.
Claire Giblin
517 Auxiliary/Friends and Family
(the 517 Auxiliary is NOT just for women! It's for the descendents, family members and friends of the 517!)
Ben.........have you seen this picture. I thought that it was
interesting.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, and thanks for all that you do
for the 517th. You are the glue to hold us
together.
Helen
It was in Mail Call No. 1430-Ben
Ben- I read Steve Markle’s comments below and in looking at the pic again I agree with him that the individual is a Lt. I can see the bar on his hat and collar. Uncanny resemblance of Ray. My apologies to all.
Steve Henninger
Happy Thanksgiving.
The following is a bit slow to load, but qualifies as ‘just plain nice.’
CURRAHEE
America is not at war. The U.S. Military is at war. America is at the Mall.
