11th Cav Members Bulletin Board

Submitted by
Name: Nancy
From: Alsip, IL
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Thomas Earnest passed away on 11/03/2011 early in the morning. He served in the United States Army - 11th ACR Blackhorse 2nd Squadron Howitzer Battery - he served in Vietnam in 1969.
There will be visitation on Sunday, November 13th from 3-9pm at Chapel Hill Gardens located at 11333 S Central Av in Oak Lawn, IL. The military honors funeral will be at Abraham Lincoln Cemetery on Monday, November 14th at 10:30am located at 20953 W Hoff Rd in Elwood, IL.

Admin reply: Please contact Barb Moreno at puppytoes8@gmail.com with survivor information and a mailing address.

Added: November 3, 2011

Submitted by
Name: Len McFarling
From: Lebanon, Indiana
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Pete and I were among five guys who showed up at Blackhorse Base Camp and ended up in F Troop..all on the same day in 1969...On our first night at FSB San Jacinto, we did an AP, and Pete's track hit a mine...
Nobody badly hit, but it did destroy Pete's only pair of army glasses...so he went to the Engineer track until his glasses came in....and stayed there his entire tour..

See you soon Pete....all the best!

Added: October 31, 2011

Submitted by
Name: Otis Carey
From: ky

Comments:
Pete Echon, a member of F Troop and also assistant website manager for our website 11thcavnam.com and also for the F troop website is currently in the VA Hospital in Critical Condition because of Cancers and Tumors in his lungs, The Doctors hold out little hope and have said that Radiation and Chemo are no longer any use.

Pete spent thousands of hours helping to make the 11thcavnam.com a great website.

Pete's family has been told to say goodbyes.

If any of you guys wish to send a card or flowers to Pete, here is his address, I am sure Pete would like to hear from his fellow Troopers

Pete Echon
1624 Kenneth Ave
Arnold, Pa 15068-4219

Admin reply: This is his home address.

Otis

Added: October 27, 2011

Submitted by
Name: James Taylor
From: Il
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Any new news on the laying of the rest of the bricks.

Added: October 25, 2011

Submitted by
Name: Wayne West
From: Marietta Ohio
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Update on Herman Blair G troop, 69, I have been following Hermans daughter on facebook, i understand they have the trach out and he is talking clearly, and is doing rehab walking with a walker. He seems to be doin good. He was to be moved to Atlanta hospital but that is on hold right now, he is still in the hospital he was in.

Added: October 21, 2011

Submitted by
Name: moreno
From: wi
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Has anyone gotten an update on Herman Blair? We've tried calling several times but get no answer.

Added: October 21, 2011

Submitted by
Name: Brian Reymann
From: Washington DC
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
If interested, contact: Brian.Reymann@hilton.com
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A Special Thank You to our Military

Over the past few days, during the AUSA Convention, we have once again been reminded of the extraordinary sacrifices made by the men and women in our Armed Services. This coming Veteran’s Day, we will be giving back.

We are honored to give away one 5 night stay to one of our brave, active duty members of the military.

We will also be giving away two weekend stays for any active duty military, reserve, or veteran. Simply go to our Facebook Page or Twitter Page (@funathgidc) and post a comment that you, or someone you love, has served our country. On Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2011, we will announce the winners.

Please pass this offer along to any and all persons who serve, or have served, in the military.

With deep gratitude,

John Rish
General Manager
Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC Downtown

Added: October 14, 2011

Submitted by
Name: Wayne West
From: Marietta Ohio
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Please pray for Herman Blair, he was in G troop, 69, Herman fell approx. 18 feet to cement floor 4 weeks ago, crushed his skull, he is in Bristol Virginia hospital, they are weaning him from respirator. His wife is trying to find phone number for Russel Dove. Please e-mail me his number if anyone knows it.
Wayne West west_wayne@hotmail.com

Added: October 11, 2011

Submitted by
Name: Daniel D. Stroia Sr.
From: Scttsdale, Arizona
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
William "Bill" Condon is the wife of Liz Condon, Liz brother,Hugh Victor Best was killed in Vietnam on March 14th, 1967 while serving with A Troop.

Liz and Bill have attend 2-3 reunions and met many A Troopers who knew her brother.

William "Bill" Condon KINGSPORT, Tennessee. William "Bill" Condon, 62, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 29th, 2011 at his home.

Bill graduated from Chico State College in California with a teaching credential. He taught in Round Mountain, Nevada. Guam, and El Centro, California.

Finishing his teaching career at the Calipatria State Prison, California.

He was a published poet and poetry has always been a part of his life.

Bill was proud of his relationship with the 11th Armored Cavalry, his brother-in-law's Vietnam Regiment.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Geneieve Condon; his father, Edward Condon; and his grandmother, Jenny Miller. Bill is survived by his wife, Elizabeth "Liz" Condon; son, Sean Patrick Condon; and granddaughter, Riley Shae Condon.

A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at St. Dominic Catholic Church with Father Mike Nolen officiating.

Inurnment will follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to the St. Dominic Catholic School, 2517 John B. Dennis Hwy., Kingsport TN 37660.

Please visit www.hamlettdobson.com to leave an online condolence for the family. Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport is serving the family of William Condon.

Published in Bristol Herald Courier on October 2, 2011 :!cry:

Added: October 4, 2011

Submitted by
Name: Don LaFountaine
From: New Whiteland, In
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Just found out about General Starry's death. This officer was without question the greatest Armor officer in our generation. I had the priveledge of serving with him in Germany, Ft Knox and Vietnam. His memory will live with me forever. Rest in Peace, Sir. :!cry:

Added: September 26, 2011