LARRY MILLER-(update) Larry was unable to start chemo today again at Duke. He stated the Dr.'s told him his red blood cells were low and he is going to go through a six week iron infusion before starting chemo. He's stated the iron transfusion will probably near his home @ the VA in Salisbury. Please continue to keep Larry and Jerrie in your prayers as they are much needed.

LARRY MILLER- Please continue to keep Larry and Jerrie in your prayers. Wed. of last week he had to go to the emergency room near his home due to sickness believed to be from a shot at Duke for his low iron. He was released later that night. He has since been in Duke hospital from Monday of this week until today (Thur.) Monday his white count on his blood cells showed an infection, iron levels were dangerously low,as well as blood pressure and a heart rate that got to 180 bpm. He was admitted to Duke and placed on large doses of antibiotics and iron via infusion. He also had developed a cyst near the tumor. As of today he is now back at his home. His white cells are back to normal and abscess had shrunk from the antibiotics. He returns to Duke this Monday for more blood work and hopefully a decision can be made on what can be done at this point as it is still to dangerous to start chemo therapy. Please continue to keep our buddy and friend as well as his family in your prayers as they are surely needed.

UPDATE ON LARRY MILLER- I just got off the phone with Larry and he said not much was accomplished today. He was given a shot and put on iron pills to stimulate his red blood cells thus not making him ready yet for chemo.
He and Jerrie are on the way home now and will return back to Duke Thursday May 4th and see if he can start chemo then. Please continue to keep them both in your prayers. His wife Jerrie strikes me as being a good nurse to "Doc." We're all with you and pulling for you Larry! God be with you.
WORSHIP THE LORD YOUR GOD AND HIS BLESSING WILL BE ON YOUR FOOD AND WATER. I WILL TAKE AWAY SICKNESS FROM AMONG YOU. Exodus 23:25

JOHN MELASECCA- I just spoke with John. He had a severe heart attack last week with a 90% blockage of an artery. He is home now and beginning rehab. Please keep him in your prayers for a full recovery.

JACK PICCIOLO-Play keep the family of Jack in your prayers and thoughts. His brother Ray just passed away a few days ago.

UPDATE ON LARRY MILLER; 10:00PM; I just got off the phone with Jerrie Miller (Larry's wife) Larry was scheduled to have two pints of blood today build him up for the chemo.
This afternoon Larry went into anaphylactic shock. He's been admitted tonight to Duke in case he should have another reaction. Chances are that they will not begin chemo this week but Jerrie would let me know Friday as she thinks they might go home for a few days before they began after what's happened thus far. Please continue to keep Larry in your prayers as well as Jerrie too.

REF. LARRY MILLER It sounds like Larry's wife got something accomplished at the VA in Salisbury. They arrived here this morning for him to have his port inserted at Duke Hospital.
Tommorrow he has three Dr."s appointments there tho start his chemo. Hopefully I'll have dinner with him and Jerrie tomorrow night. His spirits sounded good and he continues to thank everyone for their prayers. Just keep them coming!

I recently came in to possession of an ID tag bracelet from a Capt Lauren Arnold 17th FA, AEF. I was wondering if anyone here can shed any light on his service with the 17th during WW1, before I reach out to NARA.

Thanks,

Gary

The date this year for scholarship applications was extended until April 17th due to the 15th being on Sunday.
As of today NO MORE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Best of luck to those who have applied!

REF. LARRY MILLER I spoke with Larry's wife this morning and she told me tahat the VA had put a glich into things right now. Larry and Jerrie, his
wife, were supposed to come back to Duke the first of this week for him to have a port inserted into him. (Duke is right across from the VA in Durham and shares several Dr.'s) He was due to come back the latter part of the week and be administered chemo with a pump through his port.
Jerrie said they received a letter from the VA saying they could do the procedure but did not give them a date or time for such. They are both going to make a personal appearence at the VA in Salisbury, which is close to their home, tomorrow to try and get things started one way or another.
Please keep them both in your prayers that Larry will quickly get the help he needs and that it will assist him in getting better. Keep your head up Larry. God hears us when we're in need!

REF. LARRY MILLER; I met Larry and his wife today and escorted them to the Duke Cancer Center. Larry apears to have a very positive attitude about his condition and would like very much to have everyone continue to pray for him and his family and sends his thanks for them as well.
He goes back in a few weeks to have a "port' put into his chest for the chemotherapy. After the port is put in place he'll return a few days later to have a pump attached with a triple dose of the chemo medicene and return home with it.
While we ate supper together he told me that the Dr. told him he didn't look like the man whose records he had.
Again, please keep Larry in your thoughts in prayers and let's us help him keep the postive attitude he has!
Godspeed Larry!

I just got off the phone with Larry Miller. He was discharged from the VA in Miami yesterday and will be heading back to N.C.Saturday. He wanted me to thank everyone for the phone calls, cards, etc. He is to receive a call today I believe, as to what day he is to report to the VA in Durham across the street from Duke hospital. (I live about 20 minutes from there) He will let me know the exact dates as soon as he finds out and does not know if it will be outpatient or in.
He also wanted me to let everyone know that his computer is up and running so emails are appreciated. (Hear that Bert, Larry and Bill Dahlin)
Please continue to keep Larry and Jerrie in your prayers and with Godspeed be granted a full recovery.

Reference to Larry Miller, I just got off the phone with Larry's wife, Jerrie. They are still at the VA in Miami, Fla and will be there until Larry heals enough to start chemo therapy. As Tom mentioned Larry's tumor is inoperable and he will be transferred in the next 4-5 weeks to the VA in NC believed to be the one in Durham.
I informed Jerrie that I would be there whenever he's admittted being I'm 15 minutes from Durham and retired from the police dept. there as well. (Duke Medical Center is right across the street from the VA is ranked I think in the top three cancer facilities in the U.S. The VA has several Duke Dr.s as well)
Jerrie stated that it was fine to call her but Larry wasn't taking too many calls right now. The address is below as to where to send cards as well as Mrs. Miller's phone number. PLEASE keep this man and his family in your prayers! They are greatly needed right now.
Larry Miller (Rm 1117)
Miami VA Medical Center
1201 NW 16th St.
Miami, Fla. 33125
Her phone number is 704-201-1754
Again, I can't express enough how much prayers are needed for Larry and his family.

Larry Miller under went an operation this week for a tumor on his intestines in Flordia. The tumor about a size of a baseball was found to be cancerous and was not removed and a by pass was made on the intestines. Larry will soon be moved back to his home state of Norrh Carolina and will be under going Kemo. Due Larry's illiness, Norman Jones will finish out Larry's term as associatant president. The board has approved this change. I'm sure we all will pray for full recovery for Larry, and the best for h1s wife and family.

Thanks for the Card. You know who u are.

Cpt. George T. Bensema passed away peacefully in a South Florida Hospital on 7 Mar 2012. Cpt. Bensema was the Director of the Forward Observer Training Center (F.O.T.C.)from June 68-Apr 69 which was co-located in the 2/17 Arty Bn Area in AnKhe. Prior to his asssignment and promtion to the F.O.T.C Cpt. Bensema served as an FO with the 1/50 Mech Bn, Mike Force, and the "RDP". Cpt. Bensema was awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star W/"V", Purple Heart 1OLC, Soldiers Medal, Air Medal,ARCOM ,and several Vietnamese Medals for Gallantry for his service in Vietnam (Aug67-Apr69). He was greatly respected and will be missed by all who served with him.

For anyone knowing DON BALLARD, Korea 67-68 Camp mcIntyre, has passed March 7th after a long illness. Have talked many times with Don and the only names he could remember were Wilkerson and Vaughn. Don was 66

I would like to invite all 2 ID Veterans and active duty to join the Second Indianhead Division Association.
We will hold our 91st annual reunion last week of August, 2012 in Reno, NV. Contact Bob Haynes at 2idahq@comcast.net or call 224-225-1202 for info on membership or reunion.
Second to none!

I was station at Ft. Sill,Ok 1980 thru 1981.I was in HHB

A DOD news release yesterday identified that the 2nd Stryker Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division is to deploy as part of the rotation of forces operating in Afghanistan. The brigade is scheduled for a late Spring 2012 rotation. The 2nd Battalion, 17th Field Artillery is part of the brigade. This will be the first tour for the battalion to Afghanistan.