From: Ben517
Sent: Friday, June 03, 2005 3:01 AM
Subject: MAIL CALL NO. 916 517TH PRCT--JUNE 3, 2005
Hello,
 
Please sign all emails. I can usually find the name of sender from email address, but not always.
 
Ben
  
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Barney Hekkala
 

Bob Christie
 
Ben,  Don't know if I mentioned that I think I have located a site for our Florida Mini Reunion here in Bradenton. I have to do some negotiating yet and will let you know when I am sure. The dates would be Jan.22-26.I will bring all the details to the reunion in Savannah.  Bob
Jay Sutcliffe
 
Mr. Barrett,

I have attached 2 pictures of my father; I would really appreciate it if you would post these on your website.  My sister has given me quite a few photos of the troopers, the only two of my father are attached.  I would like to get the additional pictures to you for posting too.  I think the troopers/families would appreciate these.  There are photos on the website that the Stonis’s sent in, one has a picture of my father, when my sister saw it, she almost flipped.  I didn’t want to bog down your e-mail by scanning all these.  Tell me the best way to get these to you, if you want I can mail (snail mail) them or, I can scan a few and e-mail them a few at a time whatever you think is best.  I have recognized a few of the trooper’s faces seeing them on the website, and have contacted them to see if they would like a copy.  I have not herd back from them (my e-mail has been acting up), but probably the best way is to get them to you.

Thanks a lot

Jay


Joe Calder

Thanks:   Moon and I  had a receiving company at the parachute school
in"43".  We were both  Second Lieutenants, but I was the Co as I had a
couple of weeks "date of rank " over Moon,  But he had been in the Army
longer than I.


Morris McDowell

Ben,
Fred Harmon has called & is trying to find a phone number for Jay Sutcliffe, the Son of Jim Sutcliffe, of 'H' company. He wrote Fred & wants more information about his Dad, & Fred would like to talk to Jay. If you have his e-mail address I would appreciate it. Thanks much, Morris McDowell


Jay Sutcliffe
Bob,
I am somewhat unfamiliar with the formality of the site, I've seen both Bob and Ben mentioned and thought that the people were getting the names confused.  I now know that it's a father and son team, that's pretty neat.  It's also important to know so that I can give you credit too for the website, you people have done an incredible job!
The picture that the Stonis's have posted is titled ?Unknown. Hopefully someone will recognize some of these guys. The picture was really bad picture?
My father is 3rd from the left back row standing, or in the middle.  I had actually contacted Juliana Stonis, her father thought that he recognized the name Sutcliffe, but needed a face to go with the name.
 
I can't thank you enough for all your hard work and dedication that you and your father have put out, and I appreciate you posting the attached pictures.  I will send you the rest as I get them scanned.  One in particular has great sentimental value to me, it's a picture of two troopers that my father kept in his wallet for almost 60 years, it's still in incredible shape.
 
I also know that it takes money to keep this going, is there someplace that a donation could be made?
 
Thanks again for your help!!!
Jay

Bob Barrett
Jay,
 
There is no formality to th web site.  I do the setup and posting of what is sent to me.  My Dad, Ben Barrett (H Co.), is the editor and gives me advice.  His other full-time job is sending out the MailCall email newsletter several times a week.
 
I am just heading to the airport for a few days, so I won't be able to start posting things until next weekend. Be patient.
 
No need to send me money.  But maybe the Association could use some "dues" payments.
 
Regards
Bob Barrett
Kent Immerfall
 
 Hi Ben
 
I have been reading with interest the recent accounts of the family of Cleo Browning.  I find it further interesting that there doesn't seem to be an accurate record of "where" the remains of this brave soldier might be. 
 
All of these years I have believed that my uncle's remains (Floyd Andrew Stott) were in the hallowed ground at Henri Chappelle in Belgium.  Now I am wondering.
 
After reading the account that stated remains were sent to the US if there is no record of a Military Cemetery burial I felt better that Floyd's remains ARE in Belgium.  But I still wonder. 
 
I was even more appreciative to read what Fred Beyer wrote.  I have a feeling Fred "was there" along with Floyd that fateful morning near Manhay.  It is so good to know that Fred turned 82 and seems to be in good health.  If Fred would ever care to email me about Floyd I would appreciate it.
 
Thank you and as always...Thank God for Paratroopers!
 
Kenton Floyd Immerfall