From: Ben517
Sent: Friday, October 21, 2005 3:37 AM
Subject: MAIL CALL NO. 997 5217TH PRCT--OCTOBER 21, 2005
70 Pleasant St. Cohasset, MA.02025 *781 383 0215 * Mail Call : Ben Barrett  Ben517@aol.com
 
Hello,
 
Has anyone heard from Frank Dallas since the Savannah reunion?
 
Ben

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January 22-25, 2006
Bradenton, FL


 Copies of Paratroopers' Odyssey can be purchased for $22.50 from Bob Christie.  390 301 Blvd. W. Unit 10C, Bradenton, Fl. 34205

Recent website additions:
Photos of Sospel area
The Schmidt Bergstein Attack by Myrle Travers, F Co.
Entry of Oct 20, 2005 at 06:20 [EST]
Name: Gerald LaVine by daughter Donna LaVine
Unit: 517th, Company D, 2nd Bat
EMail: MinnesotaDJ@msn.com
How I found the 517th page: Heard from a member of the 517th
Comments: I want to thank Mr. Sutcliffe for calling my father. I know much information about the 517th and have copies of his books. I had the opportunity to talk with Mr. Sutcliffe when my Dad high tailed it out to my house to return his call. My Dad is very much alive and in better condition than folks much younger than him. I thank God every day that I have this time with him. Thank you Ben & Bob for this site, it's wonderful! I hope to add some of my Dad's great stories and pictures. He is too humble to brag, so I have to pry it out of him. Thanks also to all who served to protect our freedom. God Bless, DJLaVine

Dick Seitz
 
Bob Christie, you certainly are in our prayers and thoughts during you period of great concern. We pray that our Good Lord will protect and comfort you during this difficult time.  God bless and take care of you.  Airborne all the way.  Dick Seitz

Bob Christie
 
Ben, WE have our first two registrations for the Snowbird Reunion: Lou & Joyce Scaringi
Bob Dalrymple
 
Thanks, Gene, You have been busy ! Don't know if I can make it, but program is enticing. We know the area well . We have a daughter, Jean, and family at Salem .
 
Bob C, Prayers are being recited daily . It can Be licked and you will do it ! A/BBL Bob Dalrymple

Bruce Fischer
 
Dear Ben,
 
Hope all is well for you and all the 517th family. I wanted to know how to get on the mailing list for the Thunderbolt. Also I have included a picture of my grandfather John M. Mounce F Co. 2nd battalion. I'm in the process of putting together some stories from my grandfather and lots of pictures to share with the 517th family. I will include as many names as possible with the pictures, but may need some help from you and others.
 
Thanks                                                   
                                                                 John F. Mounce
Bruce Fischer

From our web site.

The Airborne Creed

 

I am an Airborne Trooper! A paratrooper!

I jump by parachute from any plane in flight. I volunteered to do it, knowing well the hazards of my choice.

I serve in a mighty Airborne Force - famed for deeds in war - renowned for readiness in peace. It is my pledge to uphold its honor and prestige in all I am - In all I do.

I am an elite trooper - a sky trooper - a shock trooper - a spearhead trooper, I blaze the way to far-flung goals - behind, before, above the foe's front line.

I know that I may have to fight without support for days on end. Therefore, I keep mind and body always fit to do my part in any airborne task. I am self-reliant and unafraid. I shoot true, and march fast and far. I fight hard and excel in every art and artifice in war.

I never fail a fellow trooper. I cherish as a sacred trust the lives of men with whom I serve. Leaders have my fullest loyalty, and those I lead never find me lacking.

I have pride in the Airborne! I never let it down!

In peace, I do not shirk the dullest duty nor protest the toughest training. My weapons and equipment are always combat ready. I am neat of dress - military in courtesy - proper in conduct and behavior.

In battle, I fear no foe's ability, nor underestimate his prowess, power and guile. I fight him with all my might and skill - ever alert to evade capture or escape a trap. I never surrender, though I be the last.

My goal in peace or war is to succeed in any mission of the day - or die, if needs be, in the try.

I belong to a proud and glorious team - the Airborne, the Army, my Country.

I am its chosen pride to fight where others may not go -

to serve them well until the final victory.

I am a trooper of the sky! I am my Nation's best! In peace and war I never fail. Anywhere, anytime, in anything - I am AIRBORNE!