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At 12:52pm on November 10, 2009, Jack A. Miller said…: Dave, Seems like lately I'm the messenger for fallen comrades. Today, unfortunately I have two more who are now in Fiddler's Green:

Former B Troop Commaner, CPT Joseph Zuban passed away on 18 October 2009 at the age of 90. Joe served from 1940 to 1961, he received a battle field commission during the Korean War. He is survived by wife of 54 years, Anneliese; they had no childern. He will be buried per his wish in Arlington National Cemetary on 30 November 2009.

Former C Troop First Sergeant and retired Sergeant Major Leroy "Lee" Olivarez. I received this information from former HHT, 1/2 ACR First Sargeant Otto Zenker per telehone on Sunday. I believe he was last residing in Kileen, Texas.

Dave please post this for me and let Ned know about Lee Olivarez, I beleive at one point they were both in the S-3 Shop. Thanks, Top Miller

At 3:52pm on November 6, 2009, Theo Brink said…: he Dave! I've sent you an email in on your privat emailadress. Best wishes, Theo

At 9:03pm on November 1, 2009, gerald david said…: Thanks Dave. I guess I'm surprised to hear from a Charlie alum so quickly. Was SFC Irvin Lyon still there? I don't know about you, but I learned so much in that 1 year and experiences that have served me so well ever since.

At 2:09pm on November 1, 2009, Charles W. Rightnour said…: I remember we would go to town with 5 Marks inour pocket drink beer till 1100 Pm and still have enough to take a taxi back to the baracks. Had to be in bed by 1200 PM.From some of the comments I read Did they do away with Pond Bks? I was stationed at Hohenfels 1965-68 and it was still there.TMP moter pool .

At 5:13pm on October 30, 2009, Robert Grinton said…: Yeah Dave, we tried to anyhow, they didn't like it when we called their cords "periwinkle blue". Any way, they were all jealous of the spurns and stetsons, and their pride and tradition made no comparison to what we "old 2 Cav guys" had.
Sure miss it.

At 10:52am on October 26, 2009, William (Bill) Bewley said…: Dave, I tried to post a picture and couldn't. Bill

At 12:04pm on October 20, 2009, Jesse Kelley said…: Thank You Dave,
Not a dry eye in the house, that means I could not see out of either one of them.
Thanks again Brother

At 9:09pm on October 19, 2009, Rafael Pabon said…: Dave, thank you for pointing me to this outstandig group of troopers. If you ain't Cav. You in S**T!

At 12:32pm on October 19, 2009, Jack A. Miller said…: Dave, Thanks for your support, sorry I did not understand your reply back as there were two similar messages ref. Ned Dev. And the funeral shook up all present. You and the rest of the crew are are doing a superb job. Keep up the good work. Top

At 9:59pm on October 17, 2009, Jason Hastings said…: Dave, I wrote a two-pager on L Troop and also have a couple of photos. Where do you want me to send the stuff?

At 5:37am on October 14, 2009, Jack A. Miller said…: Dave, something is screwed up, no message under either. Top

At 1:41am on October 14, 2009, Jack A. Miller said…: Dave, did not receive your message, where did you send it? Top

At 1:05pm on October 13, 2009, Jack A. Miller said…: Dave, Just attended funeral for a fallen comrade from the 1st Sqdn, CSM (Ret) Charles "Chuck" M. Rawlings passed away on 7 Oct. 2009 of cancer, his funeral was today in the town of Streitau between the town of Gefrees and Stammbach. For the old border legionaires it was our route from Christensen Barracks to Hof. He is survived by his wife Marianne and their two boys Millard and Thomas, his one surviving brother Scott attended the funeral, he resides in KY. A Honor Guard and Survival Affiars Officer were present from the Strykers in Vilseck. Plus The VFW from Grafenwoehr where Chuck was lifetime member. He was 73 years old and the 1st time he served in Bindlach was from 1959 to sometimetime in middle sixties. He was long time friend not only as a soldier and later as DA Civilian in Bindlach and Grafenwoehr. Please add to Fiddlers Green. Top Miller
P.S. If anyone wishes more info they can contact here.

At 5:55pm on October 2, 2009, Edward (Gene) Beck said…: Not that I have noticed. Did you? I haven't read it yet. Right now it is in my study (bathroom) and I will read it when the mood hits me. The author is Karen Jensen.

At 2:11pm on October 2, 2009, Edward (Gene) Beck said…: there is an article in the November issue of World War II about Patton's rescue of the Lipizzaners. Thought yopu might want to pick up a copy.

At 4:09pm on September 30, 2009, Kenneth D. Meek said…: I think you are already showing the ones I have. Maybe the comments from the people who wore them might be of interest.

At 10:49pm on September 29, 2009, john dean said…: dave,the old armory in walla walla is a fantastic turn of the century armory,kinda looks like a castle.i did some time there with the 303rd armor

At 10:18pm on September 26, 2009, Michael Aiken said…: It is rather lame, considering the company, isn't it? :-)

At 12:57pm on September 20, 2009, Todd McDunn SR said…: I went to Ft Polk one time. I went to 4th Squadron. They had a mini museum in the HQs building. It had nothing in it about Germany or Desert Shield/Storm. I was like 4th Sqdn started up during Prime Chance with 58Ds. I donated a set of chocalate chips, pro mask, LBE, boots, boonie hat, etc and a bunch of 8x10 photos. i dont know if they ever put it all up.

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