Deuce News by Dave Kennedy
Ron Frampton's twin brother Don has been diagnosed with lung cancer that has moved into his brain and his lymph system. Please keep him and his family in your prayers. |
| Washington DC Targeted For Reunion 2010 : September 27 - Oct 1 
Plans are being made to gather in Washington DC next September for our 6th Reunion. Your input as to what you would like to see and do are essential to insure the satisfaction of a majority of those attending. Those places that are most likely a sure bet are: The Vietnam Wall The reunion's arrival date would be Monday September 27 going through October 1st. For more information to include a search capability |
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Mike OpsteenWe have received word via Ed Morris that Mike Opsteen, a "boat person" is in the Veterans Home in King, Wisconsin suffering from a brain tumor. It would be great if we sent him cards and letters to cheer him up. His address is: Mike Opsteen
For more information suggest emailing Ed Morris. |
At the recent Branson reunion we sent a card to Mike signed by "Boat People" in attendance. A nice letter was received back from the folks at the Veterans Home. Mike is unable to comprehend much.Unit History
The 552nd Military Police Company began its history in 1943 at Fort Custer, Michigan as the 552nd Military Police Escort Guard Company. It retained that designated during World War II and the Korean War. When it was activated during the Berlin Crisis in 1961 it was re-designated the 552nd Military Police Company which it currently retains. This Military Police Company returned from France to Fort Benning, Georgia. From Fort Benning it deployed to Vietnam serving there from 1966-1972.
Presently the unit assigned to the 728th Military Police Battalion, 8th Military Police Brigade is based in Hawaii and is now deployed to Iraq. Our thoughts and prayers are with those serving and for their families that wait at home for their safe return. More History . . .
Branson Reunion Huge Success
Great Turnout and Positive Reactions
"This was a great reunion" was the general consensus of those attending this year's reunion held in Branson,Missouri.. Monday was the kickoff date with most arriving to a reception buffet and lots of hugs and greetings.
We had almost 30 veterans with wives that were not able to attend last year in New Orleans. The total group size was almost 80 which makes it one of the best attended reunions yet.
The show SIX featured six brothers (shown above) from a family with 10 boys. They sang acapela but with the assistance of enhanced audio capabilites they you really didn't realize they didn't have a band. Of the three shows that we saw as a group this one was probably the most popular. One of the shows which featured music of the sixties for which our group was probably 75 percent of the audience did a special tribute to the "Deuce" I will see if I can get it on the Internet for all to view.
As I get the time I will post pictures of the reunion. Return to this page for a link to these pictures.
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 players who fail to honor their country.