Hello
I would appreciate it if when you send a long message or mail with many
photos or a large photo that when possible, you would send my the hyperlink
instead of the long message, if you know it. This would send much space in Mail
Calls. This is especially important when you send forwarded mail that has been
sent to many. As always, you have to be careful of getting a virus if you
don't know all who have received this mail before you.
Merle McMorrow
Ben:
I believe some of our group have the wrong impression as to why the funding
to bring over French and Belgian friends to the reunion is being
considered. It is not a financial assistance gesture but rather a Thank
You and an Appreciation gesture for all the things they have done over the
years. The memorials placed at grave sites, the welcoming committees that
meet returning veterans, the museums they develop, their interest in making
certain the younger generation doesn't forget why they are free today are the
reasons we want to show our appreciation.
If we were to assist in bringing 517th men to the reunion how would the
selection be made?. What would the criteria be for being eligible for
consideration. Then those that felt they were eligible but not selected
would be resentful.
A separate fund could be set up and that along with some complimentary
rooms that are usually provided by the hotel for groups such as ours would take
care of the major expense.
It should be established who can and will come. I know Arnold and
Irma told me once that Marie can't travel any longer. I have been trying
to get Aime Leocard to visit us but he says he can't travel anymore. There
may be some conflicts in August that prevent others from coming. Time is of the
essence.
Merle
Joyce Turco
Hello Ben,
I have been reading the ideas about sending for our European friends help
in coming to Savannah and Leo has to agree with Bob Dalrymple, Jessie Darden,
Bill Boyle and all others who do not think our 517th funds should be used. The
last time a separate fund was set up to bring them here and Leo and I donated
$100 toward it and would be willing again.
Trying to bring members to reunions with the funds also would be a big
problem for who is to say why someone can't afford to attend. Most of us who do
try to attend in some way find the money. Everyone is not well to do but if they
really want to come try to find their own way. It would make such a problem for
the organization to determine who would qualify.
It would be very nice to have our friends from Europe to come as they
always entertained us royally when we were there but also they did not pay our
way to go there.
Leo is for the separate fund. We are going to try to come but it will all
depend on how well he will be able to move. I may have to see what I can do
about getting a wheel chair for us while we are there. We know the airlines are
very helpful. Will not make our reservations until nearer to time as some days
he is find and others can hardly stand.
Best wishes to
all,
Joyce Turco for Leo
Dick Seitz
Ben, I'm with Bill Boyle on guests at our reunion. Let me know
where
and when to send donation. Airborne all the way, Dick
Seitz.
Dick Seitz
Warm congratulations to the Coopers on their 50th wedding
celebration.
Dick Seitz.
Ted Crawford
Hey Ben,
Can anyone tell me why
my father has a bunch of Flying Dragon insignias? I know that you guys were attached to a
bunch of different outfits but I never saw where the flying Dragons fit in.
Ted L. Crawford
Son of
Robert. L. Crawford, A Company
