Fall Newsletter 2006

MAIL CALL

The seasons are flying by this year. Fall is here and winter follows close

behind. It all depends on where you live in the good ole USA as to how much

your seasons change. Thank God for Virginia as we don't get too cold.

Speaking of changes, we were looking at the pictures you fellows sent us of

then and now; believe me there are changes. In that vein of thought some of

you have not submitted your youth picture yet.

The Tropical storm breezed through Florida , Georgia , South Carolina,

North Carolina and Virginia with a lot of rain. After it left us, it headed north

and rained tons there. We had a lot of leaves and small limbs down that has

taken 3 days to clean up. MY ACHING BACK.

We have in this quarter Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and

Hanukah. Halloween is exciting for the grandkids and great grand kids; trick or

treat, dressing up, getting goodies to eat; yes sir very exciting. Thanksgiving is

a time to be thankful for our families and friends, our homes and for this great

country we live in and worship as we please. Christmas is a festive time to be

with our families and friends; giving of gifts and remembering the reason for

the season, Hanukkah for our Jewish friends, is a very special time. It is a

season of lighting candles, gifts are given and people sing and make merry.

News this time was scarce from you fellows but here goes with what we

have:

USS KARNES NEWS:

Clyde Myer has been under the weather with a heart condition. Clyde, we

wish you the best, hang in there. Bill Knight is also having some health

problems but Mary, his wife, says he is dealing with the problem. Bill and Ann

Neely are also having it tough health wise. Ann had back surgery to correct

arthritis and 3 days later had half of her stomach removed to stop a bleeding

ulcer. Bill's heart condition is slowly getting worse and his breathing is labored.

They thanked us for the card. Sally Swiech sent us a card thanking us for the

card we sent her. She says thanks to a group of special people. She is well on

the road to recovery and is feeling fine. Robert "Bob" Holly has broken a hip

and is in rehab at the present time. Virginia Holly, Bob's wife's cancer is in

remission now. Geraldine "Jerry" Sears, Ed Sears wife passed away since our

last news letter. Our sympathy to the family. Ed's address is (available by

contacting the webmaster or Julius Shoulars).

2nd BEACH BATTALION NEWS:

Francis Buckley sent us a roster from 2000 of the 2nd BB and from that,

we sent out 27 letters to men of the 2nd whom we had not contacted. We found

on the social security death file list several who had passed on. We received

back so far from the 27, 2 deaths notices. Raymond Orr and Milton Sticha. We

received 10 so far that the post office returned as undeliverable due to

forwarding order expired or no longer at the address. We heard from

Raymond Hintz. He is in a nursing home in WI. His address is

(available by contacting the webmaster or Julius Shoulars).

Mrs. Helen Newbrough wrote to tell us she is in a new home now and enjoying

it. We were asked by her to locate 2 of her husband's best friends, which we

were very sorry to inform her they had passed away.

4th BEACH BATTALION NEWS:

At the present time no news.

6th BEACH BATTALION NEWS:

The plans are in the making at the request of several members of the 6th

to hold their mini reunion in Bedford , VA. again in 2007. That is, if enough will

attend.

7th BEACH BATTALION NEWS:

A plaque at the D-Day Museum in Bedford , VA. Has been placed by W.

E. McGuire Charitable Foundation INC. in memory of John B. Waldrop for the

7th BB. Do any of you know these people? Heard from Harold and Marge

Weiner. Harold is doing great, Marge has improved health wise. We heard from

Jean and Jim Sector and they expressed their disappointment in not being able

to attend the reunion in Norfolk . Jim was having back problems and could not

travel. They hope to be in Bay City next year. George Hess passed away on the

28th of August. George had a massive stroke. Our sympathy to the family.

7th BEACH BATTALION AND USS KARNES NEWS:

No news as of now.

We have not forgotten the year book. Don't give up on us. It takes time to

put it together and we rely very much on our daughter Terrie to help us with it.

She has been busy this summer with personal things that have taken a lot of her

time.

We hate to bring up dues and newsletter fees in each letter, but the time is

now. Most of you have submitted your monies and the group appreciates it.

The reunion dates for Bay City next year are Saturday July 21, 2007

through Tuesday July 25, 2007. The phone for reservations and airlines will

follow later.

One more time let us explain. The $25.00 includes the $10.00 newsletter

fee. If you only want the newsletter the cost is $10.00 per year. The monies are

due from Oct 1st 2006 through the following September.

HAVE A HAPPY HALLOWEEN AND A HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!