Dennie Pendergrass, myself, Jeannie and Jeannie’s Mother took part in honoring Donnie Rex Boggs at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Aldrich, MO on Memorial day the 25th. We had 30 to 35 family and friends attend and I have to say it was one of the greatest things I have ever experienced. This family needed this and I am so proud that the men of the 589th have made it happen. Dennie said to me yesterday that 45 years ago they brought Donnie home and laid him to rest and this is the first time in all the years since that they have been made to feel that he was important and had not been forgotten. They kept thanking us for doing this. His son who was not born when he went to Nam, Grandson and Great Grandson were in attendance. If anyone knew Donnie Rex Boggs the son would love to hear from them. You can contact Dennie Pendergrass or myself and we would be able to put you in touch with him.

What a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend. We placed the flowers on the grave of Leo Kingrey in a beautiful cemetery in Glasgow, Ky with family members in attendance. It was emotional but the outpouring of thanks from the family was all worth it. For me this is a dream fulfilled. My thanks to all involved in this great endeavor.

To all my 589th Eng brothers,my wife and I were so very honored to present the flowers given by the 589th eng bn asscn to John Joseph McNabbs brother and sister and their children at Malden,Mass. Cemetery ,Saturday,May23,2015 at 1pm. We honored our fallen Brother. thank you to all involved in preparing for this great undertaking.

My visit to Ronald John Moe's grave site in Anaconda, MT and the flower placing ceremony was more than I could have asked for or expected. I was not prepared for the number of guests and outpouring of gratitude from them for what the 589th is doing to Honor Our Fallen.

Over 100 family and friends of Ron were in attendance as a bugler played Assembly after which I read my presentation. Then the local VFW Color Guard folded and presented the flag to the NOK. I was then honored to participate in the 3 volley rifle salute of which I made up the 7th gun in the firing squad. A bugler sounded taps to close the ceremony. What a Day!
I am receiving nothing but positive reports from our other volunteers that also participated in this monumental Event of Honor. All 26 of our Fallen Brothers graves were represented. on Sat, Sun, or Mon.


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Fellow Brothers. Clyde Hutson and I had the privilege of placing flowers on the grave of Rex Boggs today in a beautiful old country cemetery on the northern edge of the Ozark Mountains.
We had about 30 people there including 4 siblings and a son who was born shortly after Rex died.
He is very interested in talking to anyone who knew his dad. He has a very nice son of his own and 2 of the most precious grandchildren that anyone could ask for.
If you served with Rex Boggs, please contact me so I can put you in touch with his Son.

Thanks,
Dennie

Brothers, Today we, Wayne Heidtke and myself, had the honor & privilege to visit the resting place of a fallen Brother, Donald Lloyd Meehan. We met with his sister Diane and she showed us the only 2 photos she has of her brother and said she wished she had more. If any of you C Company guys were in country in 70 & 71, knew Donald & would have any photos of or with him I know she would really appreciate them.

Hello Brothers! I want to say ditto to what Dennie said! May you all be safe this weekend! Have a great holiday and take time to Honor all our Fallen Brothers! See you in Branson!

Hey Guys,
Just wanted to send wishes that each of you and your families have a safe and wonderful Memorial Day Weekend.

Especially to our Brothers who will be traveling to the graves of our Brothers who died in Vietnam to Honor them on this special holiday. Safe travels.

Thank you for your service. Welcome Home Brothers.

Dennie P

So sorry to hear of Bill Stemen's passing. Thank you for letting us know Jeff. I enjoyed visiting with Bill at our 2012 Reunion in Branson very much.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family at this most difficult time.

Rest in peace Brother.

I wanted to let all 589th members know that ihave received an e-mail from Bill Stemens wife,Sarah, that he has passed on to be with the Lord on Friday,May 8,2015. our thoughts and prayers go out to you,Sarah and family-Gods love be with you now and always.

Sandy
So glad you will be at the re-union this year.My wife Anita and I are looking forward to meeting you and yours.

Sandy, Welcome to the 589th reunion. It will be nice to have you and your mother at the reunion.

SANDY, We look forward to meeting you and your family.