Plaques Arrive in Iraq

Just received word that the plaques have arrived in Mosul, Iraq and that the "Deuce" will start passing them out at the next roll call.  They have promised to send pictures.  It was a big project and it's great that 160 plaques have arrived at their destination.  Each member of the 552nd will be receiving one with their name laser engraved on it. The materiels were purchased with monies donated by those in Iraq and from the purchase of plaques by Vietnam Deuce Vets and even a couple of my high school classmates.  Some of the wood was donated by a good friend Robert Timmerman, owner of a lumber company in Austin, TX. "Thanks  Robert". This has truly been satisfying project and my privilege to be able to show appreciation to those soldiers who are building on the outstanding history of what I consider the best MP Company in the Army, both now and in the past.

My Next Project:  728th Military Police Battalion Plaques

I have been asked and have agreed to provide plaques to the members of the parent headquarters of the "Deuce", the 728th MP Bn's 90 members.  This project will begin shortly with hopes of completing it in about 3 weeks.  Each plaque takes about an hour of machine, finishing, and assembly time to complete each plaque. The support of the members of the "Deuce" is critical in keeping this and future projects going.

New Orleans Awaits the Deuce.  Are you coming?

SheratonHotelNew Orleans has been selected as the site for the 2008 reunion.  The dates will be June 16 to 21 (Monday through Saturday). We will be staying at the Four Points Sheridan Hotel, 6401 Veterans Memorial Blvd at I 10, Metairie, LA.  Reservation number is 1-888-627-9017 or 1-504-885-5700, Fax 1-504-888-5815.  The event number is 863. The contracted room rates are $69 per night plus taxes.  Email Harry Battle if you are planning to attend and have not made reservations.  Most of the rooms contracted for are filled and he will need to increase that number.  EMAIL HARRY (link).

The hotel reports that it has undergone a $4 million top to bottom renovation with every room equipped with new, inviting furniture and amenities.  More reunion news plus photos of past reunions to include MPEG Reunions.

Wall Plaques Sales to Support the 552nd in Iraq and to Fund this Website.

  Your support for those on the front lines in Iraq is still needed. You can support this effort with the purchase of a plaque recognizing your own service with the profits going toward the purchase of materiels already acquired and those that will be needed in the future. A donation of $35 will be appreciated. You can send your checks to David Kennedy, 12004 Grey Rock Lane, Austin, TX 78750-1433.  The appropriate dates of your service will be laser engraved on your plaque.

 


 

Link to Patriotic Music Worth Listening to:

Seven Year Old Sings National Anthem   The kid does a a fantastic job of singing but watch the unpatriotic players who fail to honor their country.