Thanks Perry, I got my challenge coin today. It is very well done and very beautiful. I will be proud to carry it!

Thanks Larry for the Hello;When I got back from Nam, I stayed in Cali with one of my brothers,I loved it out there,but longed for Wisc Hey Willie I have tried to call you many times but your mail box is always full. I would like to talk with you again. call me please. 815-566-2351 if I miss your call leave a message. I'll return the call.

Please Keep posting or send to me directly when we have the Passing of a member or they are in a serious situation with one of our members or a member of their families so I can send a card or message on behalf of the entire association in addition to our individual messages. J T McLain W.H.Bro. JT.McLain

Thanks Perry , received my coin today. Super nice !! Once again Thanks.

****589th Challenge Coin update****

We have mailed out over 325 coins to our 589th Association Members that replied to emails with their current mailing address. The only way you will get one of these free coins in a red velvet box mailed to you is by providing us with your current address. We also presented 51 coins to our Fallen Brother's NOK that were in attendance at this year's Memorial Day HOF ceremonies.

A third and final email will be sent soon to those that did not reply to the first two. The deadline to reply to this final email is July 5th, 2019. After that we will place the coin w/o a velvet box on our 589th PX. The coins will be $10ea plus shipping. Look for them on the PX Page in three to four weeks.

Thanks,
Perry
770-366-4411
589th@589thEngineers.com

So sad to hear about John Van Zelf's passing. I spoke with him many times at our reunions. John was a big supporter of the Association. He will be missed.

John's obit is on the Latest News page.

Rest in peace Brother.

My wife and I drove to Parma Id and attended his memorial. The service was very nice. One of the main pictures was John was in his Spec 5 uniform. It was as I remembered him so many years ago. He will be missed.

I remember meeting John Vanzelt at the 2014 reunion at Branson. So glad he contacted the unit. Prayers for the family.

John VanZelf RIP. He was a member of the boat crew he kept in touch with many of Our prayers to his family

RIP John! We will miss you! Our thoughts and prayers are with your family!

I sadly regret to inform you that John VanZelf passed away Thursday night. We don't have any details yet, but we do have his address.
PO Box 662
Parma ID.83660 RIP Brother

Just posted a bio of COL Snoke on the Latest News Page provided by John Ryan. Pretty impressive! John and Fritz attended his memorial service this past Friday and John shared a story or two about the time COL Snoke sent word for him to report to his office.

John handed out some 589th Hats, Unit Crests, Bumper stickers, Shot Glasses, and other items to those in attendance. A big thank you to John and Fritz from all of his 589th Brothers. Well Done!

May you Rest in Peace COL Snoke.

***Heads Up***

Be looking for an email from us explaining how to get on the list to receive your free newly minted 589th Challenge Coin. The first distribution of these CC's went out to our HOF Volunteers and any NOK that attended our Memorial Day ceremonies.

The second distribution will be going out to those that reply to our "589th HOF Challenge Coin" email and include their current mailing address.

If you do not get an email from us this week about the coin and how to get one, it means we either do not have an email address for you or maybe our emails are going to your junk folder. Please provide us with a valid email address.

We are also discussing how to get these coins to those w/o email and will post that here ASAP.