I was excited to read about Sgt. David Hines on the Dec. 17 mail call.  I had the pleasure of visiting Belgium with my wife last September, staying with Arnold & Irma Targnion.  On Friday the 28th we drove to the Henri-Chapelle cemetery, at Hombourg Belgium. My Cousin, Pvt. Layton Pippin was temporarily buried there. Upon arriving there I asked Caroline Oliver, the receptionist, for a list of all of the members of the 517 that were buried there.  The list included the name David Hines.  I had heard Sgt. Fred Harmon speak of Sgt. Hines, so I asked to see his grave.  Caroline summoned a gentleman, who arrived with a small pale of sand from (Normandy Beach), a moist sponge, and a beautiful American Flag.  He took us to the grave, where he rubbed the dark sand into the lettering on the grave marker, and then carefully removed the excess sand from the stone.  He then left us alone so we could meditate and take pictures of the grave site.  I stood at attention & paid due respect to Sgt. Hines and all the other brave soldiers who had given the supreme sacrifice.  I was extremely proud to have been associated with the 517 family.  Tom, I had the pleasure of meeting you at the Savannah reunion.   Attached are some pictures I hope you will appreciate. I also have a list of the men of the 517 that are buried in the Henri-Chapelle cemetery if anyone is interested. God Bless the 517 P.R.C.T., Respectfully, Morris McDowell