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Hello,

Leo Dean recently made jump 118.

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517th Annual Florida Mini-Reunion January 17,18,19, 20, 2009

Banquet on the 20th (Tuesday) and Departing on the 21st (Wednesday)

Hosted by: Leila Webb, Location: Ramada Hotel & Inn Gateway

7470 Highway 192 West

Kissimmee, Florida 34747

Tele: 1(800)327-9170 FAX 1(407)396-4320

web site: WWW.ramadagateway.com

Contact: Leila Webb, Helen Beddow and Lou Darden

4155 Kissimmee Park Road

St. Cloud, Florida 34772

Tele:(407)892-3595

Room Rate - $65.00 Registration Fee - $40.00

Palm Springs, CA

West Coast Party

April 20-24, 2009

Hello Ben:

My name is was a member of the
517th parachute combat team in WWII. I would like to make a donation in his
name for a Christmas gift this year. He currently receives your emails and
thoroughly enjoys your articles and stories. Is there a 517th site that I could make
a donation? Any help you could give me would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance for your help.

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The above mail was received from the daughter of a 517th member. Would other relatives of 517 members care to do likewise? - Ben

Pat Seitz

Ben: I echo your comments about Helen -- absolutely NO apologies, and in fact, it will be perfect timing as it will bring back all the wonderful memories of the reunion as we are moving into the special times of the year. God bless Helen and Claire in every way. Pat and Alan

PS The New York Times article about the birth surge at Ft. Bragg was an eye opener. Thanks for sharing.

Ray Estrella

Hello Ben, I hope you are well. I was not aware that you were cadre at the jump school in Rome. My Father-In-Law, Bert Duran-A Co went thru jump school there. I will look at his certificate, get the graduation date, and let you know. Also, could I please get the "Prez's" e-mail address from you ?--Thank you.--Ray Estrella

Richard and Katherine Wheeler

From the 460th B Bty Prcht FA Bn

To All the 517th men

Happy Thanksgiving!

Richard & Katherine Wheeler

Bob Barrett

But don’t forget:

Although Sears is singled out in this example, many other American businesses, large and small, do the same for their Reserve and National Guard employees. A listing of such businesses can be found on the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve http://esgr.org web site.