I have finally managed to complete an action that has bothered me for 48 years. As EM Plt / C Co was preparing to leave Wunder Beach ("up north" near the DMZ), I ran into a high school class mate of mine, Elliot De Cora, a member of the Ho Chunk Indian tribe. The next day, as we were preparing to depart via LST, a member of his unit ran up to me with the information that Elliot had been killed the night before when his company of the 14th Engineers had been "overrun." After years of searching I found some one who was with Elliot that night. He said Elliott was the unit's machine gunner and fought until his machine gun over heated and would not fire at which point he was killed, and that "Chief certainly held his position." Another web page entry said "I saw Chief's machine gun the next morning with all of the bodies around." The rather unusual circumstances of Elliott and my meeting just before his death bothered me for years - as though there was a reason for us to have met. I have now taken his story home to his family and the Ho Chunk Nation.

Willie,
I don’t understand, but every time a 589th Association decision is made that you don’t agree with (and you don’t agree with much), you declare that something smells “fishy”. Knock it off! If you want to trade places, you need to throw your name in the hat for a seat on the Board…. I will even be your campaign manager. It would be worth it to be able to look over your shoulder for two years and publicly ask, “what smells?” I cannot speak for the future, but I do know that in the past the decisions made on behalf of the Association have been made with the good of the overall organization in mind, not simply to appease the squeaky wheels. In regards to that, there wasn’t an accurate statement in your entire post. In the future, I would appreciate you taking time to check your facts and resist the strategy of simply throwing mud against the wall, only to see what sticks.

I have had Patsy on my mind. I hope she is doing well and her prognosis has improved.

Something smell kind of fishy about this. We voted where we would like for the 2017 reunion to be. 60.33 percent voted for it to be held in Nashville. What happen to that. Is it that members don't have voting rights or is it only left up to a few to pick the place. I probable want be attending. In my opinion the Stone Castle sucks. You an go across the street and a lots better room for the same price. I guess I was wrong about every thing.

Don't forget to thank yourself as you look in a mirror today too! One of the proudest feelings I have is to be a Veteran of the Military of this great country! I can't but help remember how I felt when I landed in Vietnam and thought about what I was in for, of course my imagination was running wild. The biggest thing I learned in Nam was how my Dad and all his buddies felt during the reunions they had after WWII and they would not answer some of our questions. Since I have been a member of the 589th I now know why they took some time for themselves away from all their families and just talked. Happy Veterans Day to all my 589th Brothers!

Hello to all my 589th Brothers. I hope all of you have a wonderful Veterans Day. Take time to reflect on your's and all our service. Thank a Vet every opportunity you have.
I'm proud to be your brother.
Thank You for your service.
Welcome Home Brothers.

Dennie P

This post is to encourage each of you to watch your e-mail for a notice of the 2017 589th Association Reunion. In addition, just in case your notice becomes lost in cyberspace, or like me you simply misplace it, we posted a duplicate notice on the Association’s home page under “Latest News”. The supporting pages for the reunion, such as the registration page, the who is attending page, and the program page are each under construction, but will be ready soon.

So please mark your calendars for September 6-10, 2017 in Branson, Missouri as the date and location of the 589th Engineer Association 2017 Reunion. Please remember that this will be the 50th Anniversary of the 589th Engineers landing in Vietnam, so our goal is to make this a very special event. I hope to see you there.

Willie and Patsy,
We continue to keep you both in our thoughts and prayers. I can only imagine how difficult this must be for you. We'll see you both at our 2017 reunion Brother.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and Patsy! God Bless you both!~ Love you Brother!

Brothers, I have bad news. Patsy cancer is so close to her heart that they think they can not do surgery. We have an appointment Tuesday to see what treatment they have planned. We are thinking about going to M.D. Anderson in Houston Texas if we don't like what they say Tuesday. You have no idea how I feel. It is a very weary feeling to know you might have to give the one you love. Please keep us in your prayers.

GO CUBS GO!!! 108 years of frustration ends! Wait until next year no more! Only waiting to next year is so we can do it again!!
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That is great news Willie! I will keep you both in my prayers! God Bless!

I have news!!! Patsy cancer has not spread/. It is confine to one area and that is in her right lung. We start treatment tomorrow. We thank everyone for there prayer and may God Bless everyone of you.

Joe & Donna, thank you for your message, Maybe we will get to see y'all at the 2017 reunion. God Bless You and thank you for your prayers.