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Posted: 12/31/1969 Name: Robert Suchke Message: Ranger Ed Gross is out of intensive care and is improving faster than expected. He may be allowed to go home on Monday. He is in room 347 at St. Joseph's Hospital. I talked to him just a short while ago and he sounded great for having just undergone major surgery. The nurses have already had him up and walking short distances. He is allowed visitors and I plan to see him on Sunday. RLTW! |
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Posted: 12/31/1969 Name: Mark, S1 Message: Signs ready for pick up at The Overhang Ranger Buddy Tony Norris Planning Bay Signs 1970 Roger Honeyager Thomas Brock William Miller 1971 David McClain Thomas Joyner Edmond Nelson 1972 William Janous Charles DeJarnett Michael Vick Steven Beltran ...thanks goes out to Gary Head for furnishing his time, drill and wood screws and a few beers too...he got stung by a red wasp protecting a nest behind a sign he pulled away...Gary squealed just a little but he really got nailed...tobacco soon soothed the injured adventurer...with one more beer... ...per Gary's request, reminding me three times now, he wants me to forward his sincere, personal apology for being sick coming back from Jacksonville before and during the Fish Fry and CCO, and not being at his best level for his work cooking and helping out...he means it too...no matter what I said seemed to matter as he so appreciates being a part of the USMRA and always wants to give his very best efforts... ...he appreciates Al Parten telling him to just sit down Saturday morning and have a beer...high blood pressure, no sleep, and a fever hotter'n a cat on the Jerry Grey Memorial Log in the Bob Suchke Memorial Fire Pit and Notched Logs... ...so for me, and I'm sure the rest of us too appreciate the supply of hard work, time and effort it takes to put on that show every year...for Al, Steve, Chuck, Gary and Ted (forgive me if I missed anyone, but you too), you are what make the CCO what it is every year!...and this time seemed even more special... ...salutations, promotions and awards all around!... ...RLTW and then some!... ...Mark |
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Posted: 12/31/1969 Name: Mark Jordan Message: USMRA Sep '13 Mtng ...gathered around the back porch of the OverHang, 15 loyal members of the Association met in harmonious joy...some returning, some from over the mountain and some on this side of the TVD...Steve Hawk, President, asked Willard Langdon, Chaplain, to begin this meeting with prayer...Willard delivered a fine one again, reminding all of us present how sincere he is as Chaplain... ...Treasurer's Report and Secretary's Minutes were given, accepted and approved... ...Old Business...Steve reported, after talking with the ScoutMaster that the USMRA will continue sponsoring troop 36... ...New Business... ...October is our Annual Eating Meeting...this year on 3 Oct...promises of extremely fine baked beans from Chuck Windham and mouth watering banana pudding from Willard Langdon are enough to make sure you can be there!...other stuff too but seriously, these two foods are unforgettably good!... ...turning to our Ranger Memorial Team, JD Kirby updated us on the Memorial... recognizing Brian Cunningham amd Keith Antonio as main contributors to that team... ...Monday, 28 Oct at 1100 is the time of dedicating this last of three monuments our Historical Committee has established...(more previously noted on Message Board)... ...JD Kirby brought up an interesting and overlooked concern...he still thinks the MRA is cheated on Ranger Hall of Fame nominees..."WAR nominees have to be in by Sep 15...we're largest group in WAR...we should apply to nominate 3 each year...and we have not...Brian and Keith says we should be able to...some say do it before Sep 15... ...with that discussion winding down, the meeting was adjourned on a cool September night on the OverHang's back porch... ...respectfully submitted... ...Lt Fuzz ...Sec/Treas |
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Posted: 12/31/1969 Name: Jim Regan Message: Sir Chuck, ya done good! How'd it feel to wear THREE HATS at the meeting???!!! Pres., Sec., Chaplain. Also congrats for your elevation/anointing s Vice President. NO, No, that does not put you in charge of; any and all "VICE" in the Dahlonega AO! Thanks for your time/work as Secretary, ya handled that job well. You and Lt. Fuzz always write good after actions reports. Someone taught you well. Break, break, What's the latest uproar/feeling of the RIs at MRC, on Females going thru the Course? Just can't picture that happening. There is a place for the females in the Armed Forces, it aint the Infantry. Had two MI Bns. w/ 17% & 35& female Soldiers. They done their job well. Even had one selected as NCO of the Quarter at Ft. Hood! OH well, Times is changin'! Keep chargin' hard! Best wishes to all at USMRA. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. See ya at the Critter Cook-out! Jim RLTW/L&P |
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Posted: 12/31/1969 Name: Willard Langdon Message: Hello everyone I'm so thankful for all my Ranger comrades & wish everyone a Happy New Year & a blessed 2016. RLTW Willard |
