2005 Biannual Reunion
August 15-19,
2005
Savannah, Ga.
Howard Hensleigh
Dear Ben:
If your move is going to disconnect you for a few days, you certainly ended with an explanation point. Bill Breuer said it like it was in glowing terms. Jan and I heard and appreciated the address at the time, but are grateful to Joe D. Miller for getting a copy and making it a part of our historical collection. If those who label themselves war heroes today deserve it, every man in our Combat Team deserves the Medal of Honor.
We trust your move is going smoothly and send our highest regards to your entire family who we know are participating.
Howard Hensleigh
Phil McSpadden
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Just wanted to drop a few lines to you to thank you for your
wonderful mail call and for the 517th site. I haven't located anyone
of Dad's old friends but he has opened up a little on his past.
Still, nothing of the terrible times but he has brought out his pictures
and we have gone through them and gotten commentary on where this one was
from and that one. I also was surprised and pleased to see the Dec
1944 booklet and the 517th "history" that was approved for mail release in
among his remembrances. In addition a mini parachute, complete with
the straps and suspension retaining lines (about the size for a 2 year old
child) was brought out! Even Mom was surprised at that, and this is
after 58 years of marriage. Most of all, being able to share time
with Dad and show him how proud I am of him and how grateful the nation is
for all the sacrifices of our families. My brother served in Vietnam
and my son in law is still in and has been in Korea, Bosnia, Iraq and
elsewhere and they are all the same, quiet about themselves but proud of
their country. The 517th site opened up many lines between all of
them and myself, a priceless gift. I would also encourage everyone
to check out the WWII memorial site and be sure they have their loved ones
registered, a small way to thank and remember them for the future.
Just showing the commemorative "plaque" they do for the soldier brought a
smile to my Dad and for my Mom, one more thing to "put on the wall".
Susan Scherer Clark (TSgt Roger B Scherer)
Entry of Sep 18, 2004 at 21:08 [EST]
Name: Kathleen Unit: EMail: overnormal@iquest.net How I found the 517th page: A friend told me Comments: I am the daughter of a Navy mine-sweeper veteran of WWII. His name was Dale Anderson. HE WAS AN ELECTRICIAN ABOARD A WOODEN mine-sweeper. Much like the paratroopers his outfit went before the battleships clearing the harbors of deadly mines. I was born after the war, but am steadfast in my support of all veterans who put their lives on the line to protect my freedom. My hats off to ALL veterans. God bless all of you. Your valor creates my world. THANK YOU. Kathleen (Anderson) Norcutt Indianapolis, IN. Kathleen Norcutt
You are very welcome. I have always
wanted to give kudos to veterans, but I've never been able to figure out
how. I get very passionate when I think of all that changes when one
serviceman volunteers to protect my freedom. ^The act of one
person multiplies exponentially. Now if everyone would just
realize the effect of their actions on the rest of the world.
Regards,.
Kathy Norcutt
Marvin Moles
Ben,  
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