PLEASE WELCOME........

[Dave Gettman]

.....Trooper Jim Letton, probably our most senior member to date. Jim was with the regiment during WW II and the Constabulary days. He's managed to fight his way across Europe and through the jungle of todays technology to be with us today, March 28, 2009, for the 2nd every few weeks or so 'DRINK A BIER WITH TACOMA DAVE DAY'. Let's give Jim a warm welcome, and a hearty toast to one fine trooper.

'HOOAH!!'

This is Jim with the rest of our regiments WW II veterans who attended the 2006 2d Cavalry Association reunion. Later four of these gentlemen placed this wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns during a special ceremony.

Left to right: Russ Luppo, C/42; Roy Aldy; Boyd Crawford, C/2; Roy Bertram, B/2; Wendell Young, B/2; Martin Flaherty, H&S/42; Ernie Hawn, F/2; Larry Fransted, H&S/42; Jim Letton, Jr., H&S/42.

[Robb Russell]

Welcome Jim and all of you few WWII guy us we have with us left today. You are part of our nations greatest generation and your dedication of duty emulated by many of us ever since. We would probably be writing in German or Japanese online if it were not for you guys!

Toujours pret!

[Jim Ward]

Hello guys! You look like a rowdy bunch, hehehe... Nice to see you here and thank you very much for your service to the United States of America!

[Stephen (STEVE-O) Bowen]

My Dad worked in Kronach/Coburg, where Mom Defected; in the late 70's ThereI Was!!

[Jesse Kelley]

Roy Aldy just joined today 4-26-09, posted here as to bring this discussion back to the top of the forum.

[Elliott Fitchett]

Wow! A fine bunch of old soldiers! you know..The debt that we owe you guys, as a generation and as soldiers...well, we can't repay it. We can however uphold your fine traditions and the best thing, In my mind, that we can do for you...is remember you. Remember your deeds and your names and your faces...and mostly Remember the cost of our freedom. These days, that's becoming a scarce thing to have.

[Edward J. Stuczko]

Dear Mr. Letton,

Welcome. I am the son of a trooper/tanker. Dad passed away in 1994. He was also in the constabulary( Troop D (then Company D)51st Constabulary Squadron ) in Hanau and Landshut, Germany from 1946-1949. His name was Edward J. Stuczko from Worcester, MA. Maybe you knew him?
Many thanks to you and your comrades for the service you gave our country- also, very willing and able to hoist some biers every few weeks for Tacoma Dave Day.

Proud son,
Ed

[Dave Gettman]

Lawrence "Larry" Franstead, pictured second from the right next to his friend and troop mate Jim Letton, has passed away. Please take a moment to remember him.
Toujours Pret!

[Edward (Gene) Beck]

Another sad loss! As we lose these cherished members of the "Great Generation", we loose a little more of our truly AMERICAN culture. By the time the last one is gone, nation Nation these men fought for surely will be also. I salute you Larry and will meet you on the other side at the Green. I am truly sorry for the loss Jim. God Bless you!