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Jeffrey was one of the first graduates of Blue Cap, a school
and work center for developmentally disabled persons in Blue
Island. His mother, Nancy, said, "He had a very full life in the
short 15 years he was here. He was extremely special and this is
going to be a very great loss to our family. I felt like he was my
lifeline and I was his lifeline. He was a pretty unique and
special boy."
(Our sympathy goes out to the Smiths, and to Jeffrey's
parents and family.)
Bud just completed a trek, traveling to New Jersey to visit
friends, and along the way, visiting the Statue of Liberty and
Ellis Island. He looked at Atlantic City also. (But wouldn't
admit how much he lost.) Bud ended up in Harrisburg, attend-
ing the Rhine-Danube reunion.
He represented the 12th along with John Lott (D/92); Bill
Bartholomew (D/92); Dick and Ollie May Nichols (B/92) and
Sam and Marie Rovner, (HQ/93).
Eber Hartley (C) checked in from his tour through Colorado
after Omaha. He went on an elk hunt, but didn't get a thing —
except maybe frostbite. Eber said it was just too cold.
Luther B Ray (C) called to report, pending a last exam, he has
been pronounced a winner again. He beat the big C for the
second time. He's now planning for Louisville. (Luther, con-
gratulations! Let's celebrate in Louisville.)
A note from Martha Downey — "I want to thank everyone for
the love and comfort expressed to me after Bob's passing.
Special thanks go to Bill Hawkins and Ernie Akaiwa and the
whole Executive Committee. I am even now getting cards from
some guys who didn't find out until the Hellcat News came out.
Again, thanks to everyone who sent flowers, a card or a
letter. They mean so very much to a person who has lost a dear
one."
(Martha also says things are beginning to shape up, with
Libby, Judy, Linda and Bobby pitching in to help get things
done. Martha, you already know you have the heartfelt sym-
pathy of us all.)
Some people just like to travel. Take Norma Grover (C) whose
extensive wanderings were digested in last month's column.
Since that time, Norma packed her bags again and headed off to
Acapulco where she met some friends and joined them for a
cruise through the Panama Canal. They stopped at the Grand
Cayman Islands, Cozumel and ended their ten-day cruise in Ft.
Lauderdale. (Norma, with all that traveling, do you believe in
wash 'n' wear?)
And it must be catching. Shirley Wahl (C) set off for Iowa
after Omaha to see her brother Henry (driving with daughter
Robbie). From there they took off for Texas, picked up Shirley's
sister and returned to California. Shirley has been fighting
"hand" problems — first she broke her wrist and then devel-
oped Carpal Tunnel syndrome. (Shirl, when will you learn to
keep your hands to yourself?) Latest word is the cast came off
just before Christmas and not even a bandage.
Letter from Andy Woods (C) reports he drove to Indiana to
visit with Frank Conway (C), just recovering from a successful
battle against the big C. Frank's doing well and they were
planning to head for Florida for the winter after Andy's visit.
(That's good news — for everyone.)
It's not to early to start planning for Louisville. Presumably
the hotel reservation form will appear early this year so that
we may all get the formalities out of the way. Plans are now
being made for the Battalion dinner — which is a neat trick as
we don't even know what day the Association has set aside for
this function!
Hope is we'll be able to duplicate the success of the dinner in
Charlotte. Time will tell.
January 1992
HELLCAT NEWS
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Update on the Battalion Fund — Here's our present balance,
with deductions made for recent expenses.
On Hand (as of Dec. 1) 668.99
Expenses 181.96
Balance 487.03
These funds are used to finance the Hospitality Suite (includ-
ing supplies!) and are also used to send flowers from the Bat-
talion to bereaved families.
It exists solely through the contributions of members of the
23rd.
Elsewhere in this column (hopefully) there's a picture of the
new Unit Flag. The caption talks about it being supported by
member's contributions. This column has been advised by its
financial experts that constant repetition of the chant for con-
tributions will only spoil the effort.
Normally, they are right.
As is well-known, usually wuch an issue is not openly
discussed.
However, in this case, an exception must be made.
Records show almost all of the members of one Company
sent in their checks for the Flag Fund. Most generously
included extra for the Battalion Fund. Two other companies are
represented by three contributions, and no other company
participated.
Understandably, not every one can contribute.
That's why many include extra dollars.
As mentioned above, the Fund is used primarily to finance
our Hospitality Suite at reunion time and also used to send
flowers to honor our fallen comrades. Need any more be said?
Understand B Company plans to attend Louisville. Great
news. The 23rd is glad to know, for the first time in many years,
the entire battalion will be present in Louisville. (Best news in a
long time.)
Just received our Executive Secretary's new "Membership
mailing" and it looks like a pretty good system. However,
there's one reason why I still maintain we should all pay our
dues when we register for the reunion.
Heard a story. Seems one of our members had a little prob-
lem with this membership thing. Way back in 1989, he sent a
check to then Secretary Norb Bruemmer for his annual dues. A
bit confused and because he wasn't too good with a checkbook,
he sent another check, just to make sure.
A little later, the subject came up again and not wanting to be
delinquent, he sent yet another check. (By this time, Norb was
probably foaming at the mouth.) This year, this habitual dues-
payer received his 1992 membership card. He was finally paid
up! Not too efficient. (Don't laugh — this column knows this
guy personally!)
When we were younger and belonged to a group, whether it
be charity, social or other type, the biggest thing was to mark
someone's birthday. Then we stopped counting 'em. Now we
send cards for wedding anniversaries and congratulations on
the achievements of the grandkids and unfortunately, sym-
pathy cards.
Time stumbles on.
If the 23rd had a "Card Chairman,'' we could keep abreast of
all these, and bring a little cheer to our members.
Any volunteers?
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Twelfth Armored Division Association (U.S.). Hellcat News, (Seward, Neb.), Vol. 45, No. 5, Ed. 1, January 1992, newspaper, January 1992; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth410310/m1/7/: accessed June 27, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum.