From: Ben517
Sent: Thu, 10 Mar 2005 8:12:28 PM Eastern Standard Time
Subject: MAIL CALL NO. 863 517TH PRCT--MARCH 10, 2005

Hello,
 
It is essential that arrangements are made soon to find out  which of our European friends will be able to attend the Savannah reunion. Donations for the fund to aid them should be sent to Bob Christie bobx517@aol.com
 
The Palm Springs reunion is just one month from today. See details in this Mail Call or contact Bill Christian bigzebra@sbcglobal.net
 
Ben
 
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Latest information on reunions. NEW
Annual West Coast Party 2005
April 10-16, 2005
Palm Spring, CA
More info soon
2005 Biannual Reunion
August 15-19, 2005
Savannah, GA

Registration due before July 10, 2005!
 
Helen Beddow
 
Hello Ladies (and gentlemen) that will be coming to Savannah this summer:

I heard on our local TV this morning that Paula Deen, owner of Lady and Sons, will have a special tour starting this Thursday.  Some of you will know her from her cooking show on TV.  This tour happens to be with the company that we will be using for our tours and transportation.  I don't know exactly what the tour entails, but I do know that lunch is included.  I will call my contact at the touring company tomorrow and get details.  If anyone is interested, let me know, and I will work it into the schedule. 

Hal and I will be happy to see registration forms coming to us at any time.

See you in August!!

Registration Form
Print and complete this form and return to Hal Beddow:
Registration Form (pdf format)
Registration Form (Word format)
Registration must be received by July 10, 2005
Kent Immerfall
 
To:  John M. Davis and the family of Olen A. Hughes
 
My deepest regrets to the family and Brothers-in-Arms of Olen A. Hughes.  I was fortunate enough to visit with John M. Davis on the phone and he was so gracious to sit Olen down and they recorded an account of the battle for Manhay, 27Dec1944.  Olen had so many positive things to say about my uncle, Floyd A. Stott.  I will cherish that audio tape forever.  May Olen's soul and that of all departed 517th Battling Buzzards Rest In Peace!
 
Kent Immerfall
Jim Royer
 
Ben,  I am wondering when we will be receiving a complete schedule and
prices for the activities planned for our reunion in August.  We would
like to start making our plans and selection of activities. Time is
fleeting. It's later than you think.
   A check will be in the mail soon to help our guest from Belgium
attend our reunion.  May I add two names to the list for your
consideration:  Eddy Monfort and Jean Francois Dahin, both from Manhay.
I have been exchanging e-mails with Eddy, but Jean does not have e-mail.
He is Eddy's mailman .
  Keep the ball rolling, Ben. We'll see you soon.\
                                          Jim Royer, Hq.3rd
Randolph Coleman
 
Ben, for JMDavis...I am very sorry to hear of your recent loss. It is comments such as yours re: the 517th, that remind me from time to time of what, and why we did the things you comment upon, and selfishly I agree, as well or better than any other regiment. You are in my prayers. Randolph Coleman F. Co.