WASHINGTON DC NIGHT TOUR ADDED TO ACTIVITIES

Harry Battle has arranged for a night tour of the Capital city.  The cost for this tour is $44 per person.  If you are planning to attend you need to send you checks to Harry immediately.

I look forward to seeing everyone.  We have such a neat group of outstanding veterans and families. Until we meet again, take care and be safe.

Dave Kennedy
CO, 552MP Company
1966-1967

Creator & Webmaster,
552MilitaryPolice.com & 3DWallPlaques.com

Platoon Sergeant Vince Guerassio Dies of Lung Cancer

Vince Guerassio's daughter reported that Vince died November 20, 2007 from lung cancer and COPD  He was in hospice care at home and his family was with him at the time of his death.  Vince served 27 years the army and 18 years with Oklahoma Department of Corrections.  Vince and his wife had 4 children and a granddaughter that was the world to him.

Vince was an outstanding Platoon Sergeant while in the Deuce both at Fort Benning and in Vietnam. Vince and his wife were married for 47 years at the time of his death.

Our condolences to Vince's family and friends.  We will always remember him and his contribution not only to the 552nd Military Police Company but to the Army and his country,

Rest in Peace Vince in God's arms.

Mike Opsteen Loses Battle With Brain Tumor

Mike served in the Deuce from 1966 to 1967. Mike trained with the unit at Fort Benning, Georgia and deployed with the unit to Vietnam. Mike served in LT Morris' platoon and was a highly effective and dedicated soldier. Mike was recently diagnosed with a brain tumor and finally lost that battle the end of January 2009 at the Veterans home in Wisconsin. Mike will be sorely missed by his family and friends. The last time many of us saw Mike was at the first reunion held in Branson, Missouri. Rest in Peace Brother.