364 entries.
wrote on November 2, 2022 at 5:51 pm:
Ref. -WEBSTER COLE- Please Keep Webster in your thoughts and prayers for a quick recovery and proper healing for his cataract surgery he had today. Remember cards, calls, emails, and prayers go a long way!
wrote on October 20, 2022 at 11:49 am:
Ref. HARRY FETSICK- I spoke with Harry and his wife both today. We had a short conversation, but Harry is home now, and is taken by ambulance once or twice weekly to check on his knee. They still haven't set a date yet for his other surgery on his knee. They are going to have either a ramp built, or a small lift installed so he can be easily taken out of the house. He sends his regards to all. We closed with a prayer. Remember cards, calls, emails, and prayers go a long way.
wrote on October 19, 2022 at 10:44 am:
I was stationed at Merrel Barracks back in 1980 thru 1982 with the 2nd ACR ! Looking at pictures brings back memories!
wrote on August 31, 2022 at 11:28 am:
Ref.-HARRY FETSICK- I spoke with Harry this morning. He pretty much said everything that his wife said in the previous post but added a few comments.
His disability rating has gone up as of yesterday. A social worker came in and said they were working on getting him a hospital bed for his home along with the wheelchair and walker.
He is to see an infectious disease specialist tomorrow. He also told me the bone is visible in his knee and is waiting to see what the specialist says. He appreciates phone calls from members. His room phone is still the same. (412) 826-6270 (He has physical therapy each morning.) We closed with a prayer and has asked that we keep him in our prayers also. Remember cards, calls, emails, and prayer go a long way!
wrote on August 29, 2022 at 8:43 pm:
Ref. -Harry Fetsick- I just spoke with Harry's wife tonight. Harry is still in the same location with the same phone# (412) 826-6270. She said it's best to call him in the morning around 0800 or around lunch time because he usually is in physical therapy during the morning hours.
He is still having a hard time with his knee healing, and he is being taken this Thursday to a specialist away from the VA. He has a "pick line" in his arm to have antibiotics administered similar to a port.
His family members have been taking him out for outings for about four hours on the weekend of which he seems to enjoy. Rosie feels and hopes that he might be coming home soon being they have issued him a wheelchair and walker today. Please continue to keep Harry and his family in your prayers. Remember cards, calls, emails, and prayers go a long way!
wrote on August 27, 2022 at 2:28 pm:
Was with A brty 2/ 17th Arty An Khe LZ Action 67-70 67-70 arrived Dec 7th 1967 left Sgt E5 Mar 1970
wrote on August 16, 2022 at 11:16 am:
Ref. HARRY FETSICK- I received the following message from Dan Reeves this morning, "Heard from Harry Fetsick's son today. "He seems to be getting stronger and his knee is improving after they put him back on antibiotics again. But he remains in the rehab facility. " Please continue to keep Harry in your thoughts and prayers. Remember cards, calls, emails and prayers go a long way.
wrote on August 2, 2022 at 5:07 pm:
Ref.: Mick Shanklin (LM) I just spoke with Mick Shanklin today. He is recovering from a tumor removed from his brain and has had a stroke as well. His nurse came by to see him today and said he appears to be recovering well at home. He would love to hear from any members that remember him especially at Ahn Khe in 1966. His phone, email, and address are on the roster. (PRIVATE PHONES OR ADDRESES ARE NOT PUBLISHED ON THIS PUBLIC SITE) Please keep Mick in your thoughts and prayers. Cards, calls, emails, and prayers go a long way.
wrote on July 30, 2022 at 1:25 pm:
Jim Will -had part of his thyroid gland removed last Feb. Please keep him in your prayers as well.
wrote on July 30, 2022 at 1:15 pm:
Ref. HARRY FETSICK- I spoke with Harry's wife today, Rosie, and Harry is still in rehab. I tried to call Harry at his room number but with no luck. (412)826-6270.
She said they have taken him out to eat once and hopefully they can bring him home for the day possibly tomorrow.
He is still awaiting the third knee surgery of which a date is not known yet. Please continue to keep Harry, Rosie and their family in your prayers. Remember cards, calls, emails, and prayers go a long way.
wrote on July 10, 2022 at 9:55 am:
R ef: Harry Fetsick-First let me apologize for misspelling Harry's last name on the post. I received the following from Dan reeves today.
" Just received a call from Harry. Sounded in good spirits ready for more therapy at another facility. Doctors tell him they expect he will be there 4 to 6 weeks then he should be able to go home to continue healing. Then they will need to do the surgery again. He Hopes to be able to attend the reunion in Sept. "
New phone number 412 862- 2670
Remember cards, calls, emails and prayers go a long way.
wrote on July 2, 2022 at 10:50 am:
Ref. HARRY FETZECK: I spoke with Harry for the first time in about a month. He told me the hospital had been having phone problems, but I did reach him at the last number I posted (412-360-2154). He thanked Dan Reeves for passing on a lot of info and wanted to hear from the members. I also thanked his wife as well for keeping us updated due to phone service.
He's still recuperating from his third knee surgery and is possibly looking at a fourth surgery to it. He can't bear any weight on his leg at present but is going through PT on a regular basis. Please remember to keep him and his family in your thoughts and prayers. Cards, calls, emails, and prayers go a long way!
wrote on June 28, 2022 at 11:25 am:
Ref. HARRY FETSICK: I spoke with Harry's wife today for an update on Harry. He has had three surgeries over the past three weeks to clear the infection in his knee. They are planning on putting him on antibiotics via IV for six weeks. They are looking at moving him to a rehab center, but he is currently still in the VA in Pittsburg, PA. He does have a phone # in his room. 412-360-2154. Please continue to keep Harry and his family in your prayers during this trying time. Remember, cards, calls, emails, and prayers go a long way.
wrote on June 24, 2022 at 9:08 am:
Ref. Don Strong- I received the following email from Rich SIEBE. "I Saw an obituary for Don Strong’s wife today. He is life member #173. She passed away on 6/19. Don’t know if you heard about this.
Please keep Don and his family in your prayers. Remember cards, call, emails and prayers go a long way!
wrote on June 22, 2022 at 6:45 am:
REF; JUDY DINGMAN; I received an email from Judy that while she was in Texas with her son and his family, she tested positive for Covid. Her son also tested positive. She says she appears to have minor symptoms right now as well as her son. Please keep them in your prayers. Remember cards, calls, emails and prayers go a long way.
wrote on June 21, 2022 at 12:51 pm:
A/2/17 68 69 when I got there we were at lz chopper down the hill that was a bad deal
We had auction build by July. Boy we had one hell of a get down.there was genwestmorlan and ever one else you could thank of. Action catch hell for a while the boys in the trucks is the ones that catch hell I could right all day
wrote on June 18, 2022 at 10:58 am:
HARRY FETSICK- I just spoke with Harry's wife Rosie pertaining his condition. He has been moved again for the 12th or 13th time and now back in the VA in Oakland, PA.
She reported that they took his cast off his knee this week from surgery and the area operated on was full of infection under his knee and will possibly be more surgery. He is still somewhat confused at times. The hospital # for him is 412-360-2154 (He doesn't have his cell phone with him. The family needs a lot of prayers right now especially Harry. Remember cards, calls, emails, and prayers go a long way!
wrote on June 7, 2022 at 4:55 pm:
In LIGHT of our Protected
2nd Amendment Rights
I wish to offer something
For Thought and Open a
Channel to discussion.
Yes what happened WAS
Tragic ... And should not
Happen but I BELIEVE more is behind it.
Something isn't right
More oddities re: TX School Shooter, for your pondering a
18 year old transvestite ILLEGAL who lived with his grandma. Part time job at McDonald's (8 hours a week), minimum wage. He dressed up in girl's clothes — and had a very expensive female wardrobe. Dropped out of school because he was obsessed with video games.
Had a Brand new $expensive game console. A $brand new F250 pickup “fully loaded.” $Weapons: 2 Brand new Daniel Defense (brand) AR15/M4 rifles, with Military grade Optics. Each rifle is between 3,000 and 4,000 dollars. $Thousands of rounds of Military grade ammunition. A $thousand dollar bullet proof vest. All from a part time job at McDonald's...?!
Ford F250 Platinum $71,000.00
Clothes $3000,00
Game Console $500.00
Rifles $6000.00/$8,000.00
Optics $1000.00
Ammo $900.00
Body Armor $1000.00
TOTAL - $83,400.00
On Minimum Wage ??!!
Seems to me SOMEONE WAS FUNDING HIM and all these others training them as well...
And oh - he just happens to have known the Buffalo shooter? Seriously?!
And add to the fact that those rifles were EXACTLY like one of the rifles from the Las Vegas "shooter". EXACTLY, down to the optics, AND the vertical fore-grip. And that particular configuration is (legally) only available to "Military and Law Enforcement" ...
And just before the NRA Convention, how timely...🤔
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wrote on June 1, 2022 at 10:32 pm:
I received my father's military history from the National Archives recently. He, Broughton Hargrave, served with Btry A 3d How Bn 17th Arty APO 281, July 1961. Please reach out if you knew him. Thanks
wrote on May 30, 2022 at 5:50 pm:
As, the sun moves closer to a close this date. Please do not forget our
Departed BROTHERS especially those of the 17th Family, from all the wars we have fought in...
Let's not forget our recently departed BROTHERS of the past 5 years....active duty, and retired .....
And let's pray for those who are in medical facilities....here and around the country...
We who have borne the battle... Are to be the Caretakers for those who
Have departed this world..
It is we who carry their Honor, with US....
Remember HE Ain't Heavy
He was my BROTHER & in
Some cases SISTERS...
AS THE NIGHT COMES TOO PASS....THE BUGLE
PLAYS 28 Hallowed Notes
The one Tune that offers
Those who are no LONGER here....the
HONOR THAT THEY SO
JUSTLY DESERVE....
INTO THE TWILIGHT THEY SHALL FOREVER RIDE....
IN YOUR HONOR.....
I RENDER A SLOW HAND
SALUTE....
REST IN PEACE....
MY BROTHER OR SISTER