Rick actsurely it was dec. 3rd 1968 it was SSgt clayborne I transferred out of the supply room that day to the earthmoving platoon I would have been driving that truck if I hadn't. Silva was the passenger aand got shot I heard 9 times but he servived

I fax my orders to be e4 2nd/lt.gerald zinngrabe.gave them to me.4/1966.i fax to diane.hope you got it.CECil

Larry, on the home page where there is a map of Vietnam with a drop down menu for Song Pha, that you mention a convoy truck being hit in an ambush killing the NCO as being Dec 2, 1968. Are you sure of that date? I remember being assigned as NCO in the convoy. For whatever reason I couldn't go and another soldier was assigned that duty. Shortly after they left, we were radioed that they had been ambushed with casualties. I was supposed to be sitting in the seat where the soldier that was killed was sitting. I didn't arrive in country until May of 1969. Was that a different event? I've always carried a little guilt that it was supposed to be me in that truck.

To add to my email below, we could also use a picture of chaplains providing religious services.

We need 3 action pictures for the 589th Photo-History: (1)cooks, (2) medics, and (3) water purification operation. If you have any such pictures, please email them to me at lwjinkins@aol.com, or mail copies to me at 6362A Buena Vista Drive, Newark,CA 94560. Thanks.

James,
How great that you guys had a mini-reunion right here in Winter Haven, FL. That's right I said right here because that is where I am right now. Small world!

If you guys are going to be here for a few day give me a shout and I'll meet you guys somewhere for a donut or something. Crisper's would be nice. 770-366-4411

Jim, What a great little story of old friends getting together! When Perry started the 589th this is the kind of thing I know he had in mind. It was a long time ago that we all were so young and we missed a lot of time apart. This is one of the reasons that if anyone knows of anyone that is eligible for the 589th but is not a member that we get them to become a member! Many of us have been reunited with our Brothers and truly enjoy the relationship today even more so than we did in Nam. Get together s like that are also a good reason to come to the reunion so if anyone has not signed up do it now so you can enjoy the camaraderie and love at a reunion. See you all in Branson

James Sipprell, Rick Jones, Tony
Furcillo, Ronald Giles & Myself
Jim Kelly had breakfast together
in Winter Haven Fl. All of us were from the 2nd Plt & Boat People. 67 years a long time but we had lots of good laughs and will meet every year from now on.

The last part of my post was cut off - this is what happens when you get too windy.


I, for one, am going to send a copy of that resolution to the North Dakota congressional delegation, along with a short narrative describing my dissatisfaction with the VA and the lack of oversight by congress. I am under no misconception that my comments and our resolution will cause the congressional delegation to spring into action, but I will walk away feeling I have done what I can. If we don’t fight the VA, we will have conceded the battle while walking away, deserting our causalities who desperately need our help.

We are all familiar with the latest chapter in the ongoing saga of the Veterans Administration. The deplorable service some of our Brothers have received continues to get worse. I have not personally experienced the problems many of you have experienced, but that is nothing more than luck on my part. As veterans, we hesitate to complain; however, I feel we must do what we can to help our 589th Brothers who have not been as fortunate.
Those of you who were able to attend the 2013 Reunion remember the Veterans Administration resolution we passed unanimously. The resolution, which can be found on our website under the tab 589th Docs, is a call for action by the Administration and others.
I, for one, am going to send a copy of that resolution to the North Dakota congressional delegation, along with a short narrative describing my dissatisfaction with the VA and the lack of oversight by congress. I am under no misconception that my comments and our resolution will cause the cong

We now have 50 members signed up for the reunion! Take a look at Who's Coming on the Reunion tab and then call your buddies who's name you don't see and get them on the stick to get registered. Working on some new things that I think will interest everyone. Since I am from C CO one item will be a travel flask with the 589th Crest on it--gotta take care of my Brothers! Looking forward to a good turn out and and even better time this year. You golfers don't forget to reserve your spot on the course with Jim Swick. Let me know what I can do for you guys. My contact info is listed on the Member page so tell me what you think! Proud to your President and here to serve you! Nick

to gillespie
the psp metal run was to laos even though we were never there

No Bruce, I was the only staff sergeant in the bn.