thank you Nick;
Im going to write a letter to Cora, Ralph Keene`s wife. Ralph and Cora came to our mini reunion in Carlisle PA. a few years back and were very nice people, I spent a lot of time with them and talked about his stories about Happy Valley.

Merry Christmas to all my Brothers and their families!

Larry Jinkins, thank you for letting me know that Allen Holt is a recipient of the Purple Heart.. I hope to have the Membership page updated to reflect this soon.

Sorry this took so long Brother. Hope all is well out there in California.

Bruce, I too have tried to get Platoon members to attamed reunions in the past. It is not the easiest thing to do and takes time and patience to make phone calls leave messages that do not get replied to so you call again. I reviewed the slit of names in your post and could not find Warick; we have listed Reischman as deceased 5/13/2022 and Keene 8/2/2024. Sorry to have to tell you that but it happens.

With our members dying, having medical or physical things that does not allow them to travel are among the reasons we held our last reunion last September. My Platoon, the Earthmoving Patton of C Company are going to try and have mini get togethers as we have since 2010. Even if we only have two or three guys show up it will be worth it to do the planning and communication of setting it up.

I wish everyone and their families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. If anyone has questions I still look at the Guest Book on a regular basis. Essayons!

heres my list of names from co. D 2nd platoon
james kelly
ron giles
walt kazenski
tom wildnauer
joe reishman
anthony furcillo
jim sipprell
fred strassner
steve osche
ralh keene
irwin walck
rick jones
eddie swan
wayne boney
john ryan
I sent these guys a christmas card. waiting to see which ones will return.
If you were in our platoon and I missed you' and your seeing this , guestbook me.
some of my friends have recently passed on. If you know some Co. D guys, please tell them. if you can help, thank you. i tried to rally these guys up for the reunion. but I failed.
thanks bruce ( the kid ) rittschof.

its been along time since I commented here, dont know if this site is active but here goes.,been getting some calls from my platoon buddies. we had reunion at carlisle PA many years ago and perry showed up. i was surprized. but some of the guys want to do it again. mostly d company. and in PA. im sending out x-mas cards to those that i know.and will follow up about a reunion letter. i will repost a list of names that i have and if your not there ,you can lt me know. merry christmas . list of names to follow in a few weeks or less.

If you are looking for our final Reunion T-shirts Short and long sleeve), sweatshirt, pullover hoodie or full zippered hoodie they are still available. Go to kimscustomembroidery.com and you can place an order. See instructions in the Latest News tab on the 589th Website. the phone is available on the shirt website. Hope this helps! the shirts are very nice and honor our last reunion.

Hi are there anymore zip up sweatshirts available in XL or any other items please let me know Thanks and GOD BLESS THE 589TH FOREVER

Well said and thanks Larry! We will stay in touch! I check the Website every day!

Love you all Brothers!

Well - that was a bittersweet reunion. We knew from the beginning in 2009 that the reunions would end some day, but it was still hard to take. Having the Engineer School Commandant, the Engineer School Command Sergeant Major, and an enginneer Chief Warrant Office Five in attendance at our last runion dinner in the Engineer Regimental Room was an honor. With 22 years in the military, I can say this was unusual. Going through the motions to dissolve the Association was difficult. But, nothing will take away the memories we've had over the past 17 years. Thanks to Perry, Bob, and Nick and everyone else who arranged the reunion. Keep checking this website. I was honored to serve with you in Vietnam; I've been honored to know you in peacetime. Take care. Larry J.

This was a bittersweet reunion with a great group of men that answered the call of their country many years ago to go where most of them didn’t really want to go. They did what was asked of them and then most returned home to live their lives the best they could in spite of the memories most kept hidden in their minds.. All were blessed to have returned to loved ones and live a life of service and love of their wife’s and family. Now in the twilight of our lives, we should give thanks and ask for grace to finish with love of God, family, and a sense of having made a difference while we lived. Thanks for your service and being my brother.

Just got home from our final Battalion Reunion and it was an awesome time! Loved seeing all of you and also meeting some new Brothers for the first time!

Hope you had a great time and may everyone keep watching this page for news!

Love you all!

For your planning on our reunion at Fort Leonard Wood MO
(Taken From the Weather Channel forecast)

Weather Forecast for Fort Leonard MO

Date Day High Low Conditions Rain % Wind
1-Sep Monday 85 55 Party Cloudy 7 ENE 5 MPH
2-Sep Tuesday 83 60 Mostly Cloudy 16 N 5 MPH
3-Sep Wednesday 85 55 Party Cloudy 21 W 9 MPH
4-Sep Thursday 78 51 Party Cloudy 21 NNW 9 MPH
5-Sep Friday 78 55 Party Cloudy 13 W 7 MPH



Hope this helps! See you there!