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JANUARY/FEBRUARY, 2009Page 24UP TO $25SSG ALDI, Michael S.Mr. and Mrs. Bob ANDERSENIn Memory of Norm OSTERBY.SP-5 BRAUN, JamesMR. CADENHEAD, KennethMr. and Mrs. Ron ENLOWCW3 ETHERIDGE, Parry W.MG (RET) FALTER, Vincent E.E-4 FAULKNER, James E.CSM FRANKLIN, Jr., Joseph H.CDR FREDAS, J.MR. GALES, JamesSP-5 GALLAGHER, KennethSGT GRIGGS, Melvin DaleCPT HALL, Sanci M.MAJ (RET) HASKELL, John W.In Memory of LTC Lou MEHL, Company Commander,545th MP, Japan and Korea 1948 – 50.MSG INDERDAHL, Howard K.CPT IRBY, II, Thomas L.SGT JOHNSON, Richard M.SGT JONES, Edward D.LTC (RET) KLEIN, Dale E.PVT KRESAN, EdwardSGT KROHLOW, Kenton M.E-4 MARCUS, Sidney O.1LT MARKUSEN, Bruce R.SGT MIXSOOKE, Reuben MosesSGT NICKELL, Robert A.CWO NONNWEILER, Edward P.E-4 PEREZ, Sr., LouieSGT PERRY, Thomas O.CPL RAMOS, AdrianE-4 RAUCH, Joseph A.MS. REECE, Joan N.MR. REGAN, Thomas PatrickCSM (RET) ROMINGER, James R.CW4 (RET) SCHILLEREFF, John M.E-4 SCHMITT, William T.SP-4 STONE, Kenneth ElmerE-4 SZATKOWSKI, Sr., Joseph J.COL (RET) TEAGUE, Glenn E.E-4 WOODYARD, John S.COL (RET) ZOOK, William E.HONOR ROLLAcknowledgement of generousdonations from the following troopers:$26 - $50E-5 BONN, Henry LawrenceSGT BROWN, RaymondIn Memory of Tommy “Chief” HERNANDEZ, B Co.2nd–7th Cav, Amber Outlaws 1967– 68.SGT COMBS, Terry D.SGM (RET) COUSART, Alexander E.SGT CRAVELLO, RobertMRS. HAGEN, MarjorieSGT HENRY, Alfred C.SP-5 HUDACHEK, William J.SP-5 MAGEE, Clayton F.In Honor of C Company, 15th TC, 1966 – 67.SGT RINGER, Michael L.In Honor of C Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry,RVN 1972.LT SNYDER, Gary W.$51 - $100CPT BERGERSON, Frederic A.CPT FERGUSON, Michael B., USN, (RET)T-4 GILMORE, Jack V.COL (RET) GOMEZ, Jr., VivianoMR. GUSTAVSON, DonSGT HENRY, Alfred C.SGT HOWARTH, Dean M.In Memory of Ralph BARCELONA.COL (RET) JOHNSTON, Myron T.In Memory of BG Jack W. HEMINGWAY.COL (RET) JOHNSTON, Myron T.In Memory of COL (RET) Joe L. WOODWARD.MR. KALT, HowardMS. McCLURG, Joanne M.COL (RET) PITT, Jr., Ernest M.DR. RICHARDSON, Jr., F. H.Mr. and Mrs. Frank SAALCPT SEYMOUR, James D.CSM (RET) and Mrs. Dennis E. WEBSTERIn Memory of BG (Ret) Jack W. HEMINGWAY.The First Team Family Cares!Your Donations to the Foundation and theMuseum Foundation are Tax-DeductibleLetters to the EditorContinued from pg. 14.city, and state as it was 50 years ago in hopes of coming up with a contact number.If that didn’t work, I would try entering just the name and state or even justUSA. Sometimes I would try to call information for the city and state listed inthe roster. Many times, there was no listing found.Names like Smith, Anderson, James and Olson had many listings. Often I wouldmake as many as 60 phone calls before I would find someone who knew of thesoldier I was searching for. Sometimes I would speak with the wife, daughter,son, sister, nephew, niece, uncle of friend of the man in my division.My persistence paid off - over a period of nearly 2 years, I was able to locate60 men that served with me. Of those 60 guys, 29 are still living and 31 are deceased.I was unable to located 19 guys with the methods described for reasonssuch as unlisted phone numbers, phone numbers no longer in service, and insome cases no numbers could be found.For every man that I was able to find - living or deceased, I wrote a short summaryof the conversation I had with them or their loved ones including their age,occupation after discharge, address, phone number, e-mail address, employment/retirement status. If deceased, I would include the age and date of their death.Once these summaries were completed, I made a copy and sent the informationto all the men still living.I experienced both joy and sadness during my attempt to locate my Army buddies.I had a great sense of accomplishment from the calls I received back fromthese men or their families. It makes me happy to know that I was able to helpmen reconnect with their buddies after nearly 50 years of no contact. I know ofat least 10 men that contact each other regularly - some weekly, some monthly.This year at Christmas, I sent out 16 Christmas cards and received 12 in return.Unfortunately, of the 12 I received, 4 informed me of the passing of anothermember of the 16th Reconnaissance Company.If you ever wonder where your buddies are or what they are doing, try to findthem now! If you wait, it could be too late!Sincerely,Leo HAUBENSCHILD, 2712 Century Ct. NE, Rochester, MN 55906, (507)282-5641, leocarolh@aol.com.The Association records only the last four of your Social Securitynumber and your date of birth. We realize that membersdo not wish to give out their SSN and we have deleted themfrom the Association’s database to protect you.We are always updating the database with unit, date of assignments,address and phone number changes. Please giveus the last four number of your SSN and date of birth.We, the Association, appreciate your cooperation.CSM (RET) and Mrs. Dennis E. WEBSTERIn Memory of LTG Harry W.O. KINNARD, CommandingGeneral of the First Team 1965 – 66 andPresident of the 1st Cavalry Division Asssociation1976 – 78.CSM (RET) and Mrs. Dennis E. WEBSTERIn Memory of PFC Norm OSTERBY, President of the1st Cavalry Division Association 1990 – 92.SGT WOLAVER, RobIn Memory of Keith V. HUFFSTUTLER, KIA Republicof South Vietnam, 1967.$101 - $500Anonymous DonationJim and Linda BOULDENIn Honor of John and Chandra BOULDEN.Jim and Linda BOULDENIn Honor of Rebecca and Paul JOYCE.MRS. COLE, DorothyIn Memory of SGT Jason COLE, 1978 -2002.SP-4 FLAVIN, GeorgeMR. GOOZĖE, StevanIn Honor of Wes BRUMBACKSGT HENDRICKSON, David L.In Honor of all D Co. 1st–12th Cav “Death Wing”Troopers who served in Vietnam.1LT LUTGEN, David A.SP-5 NORTON, JerryIn Honor of B Battery, 1st–77th FA, 1969.MRS. OSTERBY, PegIn Memory of my husband, PFC Norman R. OS-TERBY.PFC STEPHENS, William M.MAJ (RET) SWIFT, John B.LTC (RET) TAGGE, Robert W.In Memory of LTG (RET) HARRY W. O. KINNARD$501 - $1,000MR. CULP, MichaelIn Honor of Barry FROST.Charles T. BRUMBACK and Mary HOWE BRUM-BACK Charitable TrustOFFICIAL NOTICEELECTION OF OFFICERS – REUNION 2009The By Laws of the Association provide that the officers and members of theBoard of Governors shall be elected by the General Membership at the GeneralMembership meeting conducted during the Annual Reunion. Further, that thePresident may appoint a Nominating Committee to nominate candidates foroffice and that other nominations may be made by Life members from the floorat the General Membership meeting. The Resolutions of the Trust Agreementof the Foundation of the 1st Cavalry Division Association and the By-Lawsof the Museum Foundation require the election to the Board of Trustees forpositions coming vacant each year shall occur during the Annual Reunion.Candidates for all offices must be Life members of the Association.The President has appointed a nominating committee to recommend Lifemembers of the Association for election or re-election to fill the terms of officefor the following positions that become vacant as of 6 June, 2009:President Elect/1st Vice President,2nd Vice President3rd Vice PresidentTen Places on the Board of GovernorsTwo Trustees of the FoundationTwo Trustees of the Museum FoundationAny Life member of the Association, including an incumbent, who wishesto be considered by the nominating committee for one of these positionsshould forward a letter to the Chairman, 2009 Nominating Committee, 302N. Main St., Copperas Cove, TX 76522-1703, requesting consideration fornomination to the specific office. The Nominating Committee must receiveall requests no later than 1 May, 2009 to assure sufficient time for processingand full consideration. Requests must be accompanied by appropriatedocumentation that includes proof of service with the 1st Cavalry Division(e.g., a DD214 or equivalent) and a biographical sketch. The biographicalsketch needs to outline the applicant’s full name and provide ranks, dates ofservice and units assigned to in the 1st Cavalry Division. Additionally, itneeds to provide the dates and positions for any offices held at National orChapter level in the Association and similar information for any other veteran’sorganization the applicant belongs to. Any instances of special support forAssociation programs should also be included if applicable.The election will be held during the 62nd Annual Reunion at the GeneralMembership meeting that will be conducted on Saturday, 6 June, 2009 at0900 hours. Nominations from the floor will be accepted. Any Life membermaking a nomination from the floor will be required to provide the informationoutlined above on the nominee and additionally provide assurance that thenominee is either present at the General Membership meeting or has agreedto accept nomination to the specified office.