Guys (especially the Boat People), I wanted to let you know I've recently had a couple opportunities to interview Col Snoke, the original Bn Commander. I have about two hours of the interview on tape which we will try to figure out a way for everyone to access. He said to tell everyone Hello and that he considers his tour with the 589th his best assignment in the Army and that he thinks of all the soldiers frequently.

I just wanted to echo Bob Spencer's comment on the web site. I can't imagine the effort it took Perry to re-work the site, but it is amazing and easy to navigate. Also the ORLL's Dennie Pendergrass is working on are great. I am amazed at the work that was accomplished by the 589th during my 14 months there.

Thanks for the email reminder regarding the website updates. I try to catch the postings on the Guestbook each day, but often forget, or don’t’ take time to look around at the rest of the site like I should. I occasionally look at the websites of other organizations, and each time I am reminded just how good our website is. Perry, you have done a tremendous job. There is no better site on the Internet.

In addition to the Guestbook Page, I have enjoyed seeing the Map Page come together. Both Larry Jinkins and David Harbach have a unique talent for bringing out the historical perspective of the locations they have documented. I appreciate their great work and the contribution it makes – it really helps bring perspective to what the 589th Engineers accomplished.

Flect, Sorry you are feeling well. Hope you get better soon.Got you in my prayers.

Fletcher
Ref our e-mail earlier today,consider it done.We'll talk about it more at the re-union

I was in A Co Dec 67-Dec 68. I spent a lot of time at Ahn Khe and traveling between Ahn Khe and base camp during the Spring and summer of 68.If anone else has memories of A K during that time send me an e-mail.
Thanks Tommy

Fletch,
Just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you Buddy. Keep a positive outlook and know that you have all our support and are in our prayers. I look forward to seeing you again soon so take care.

Hello brothers . i have just gotten back in touch with tom ball co.c wow what time were having , remembering and sharing all the time in Texas and viet nam , we were both sent to other units after about 4 months in country , i went to the 137 Eng. co. attached. to the 19th Eng, battalion. tom was sent to the 19th Eng. battalion. d co. i was tdy from the 137th Eng . co, to d co. of the 19th Eng, we were on a small hill with a artillery co. at the top , i was there as was tom , the part of this story that is sad is we never ran into each other and the same goes for Kelly adovnick , he also was sent to the 137th, but not at the same time as me , and believe it or not i never new Kelly was even there until 3 years ago when he told me , what i am getting at its a small world , i remember tom and myself along with Kelly and a few other arrived at Texas in mid march of 66 , yep it was a ghost town ha ha , it was great for awhile . and then we started being army again . there was a co named libert or liebert, well i remember when he was sent away there was a small party. when i reached the 137th , guess who else was there , yep you got it was libert or liebert . he was with the 19th, i was glad to be sent tdy before he recognized me , we did not get along to good in Texas ha ha . yes a memorie is a wonderful thing . thank you for letting me carry on , what a great site and a great bunch of brothers .i talked with Sgt. hill the other day , wow i never thought that would happen ,

Fletcher, Hang in there BUDDY. When I got diagnosed with Colon Cancer it was late stage 3, early stage 4. I had a 2x 4 inch Tumor but with all of the Radiation, Kemo, and surgery I'm still here. Also the VA accepts Prostrate Cancer, not Colon. GOOD LUCK!

I read Bob Spencer's post on the Guest Book and want to say "Thank you Bob for what I cannot put into words like you do"! What Bob said is what we are after with the Roll Call project. Thanks again Bob!

Hey guys please pay real close attention. The Website comments below is not the Guest Book. If you submit it there only Perry and I will see it. Please use the Guest Book for things you want everyone to see. The website comments are for letting us know of issues you have with the website. Perry will have to give more detail when he gets back to his home. In the mean time call me with questions.

Fletcher. Thanks for sharing the medical issue you are facing. Remember that you have lots of company and the medical technology of today will provide you with a good chance of living a completely normal life. It has been 14 years for me.
I appreciate Fletcher letting us know he is undergoing treatment for prostate cancer for a couple of reasons. The first is that many of us are interested in the health and welfare of our Brothers – not that Fletcher wants to tell the world about his issues, it is that his brothers really want to know. I speak for many when I say the connection we share, as Brothers of the 589th Engineer Association, goes far beyond casual acquaintance – to me it is a bond difficult to describe, but is significant in my life.
The second reason is that Fletcher’s cancer should provide the rest of us with a heads-up warning. As a Vietnam veteran, if you haven’t already experienced one of the many problems associated with exposure to Agent Orange, the odds are very high you will. If you are one of the few not experiencing at least one of the many complications of exposure to Agent Orange or the psychological effects of service in Vietnam, you are in the minority. Don’t let it sneak-up on you.
Fletcher is a good example of how and why we need to stay better connected. I hope each of us will remember our Brothers as we face the challenges in life – don’t leave the rest of us behind.

You can beat this thing. I did, my thoughts an prayers are with.