Well, holy cow. You never know when your next piece of information will cross your desk, or how it arrives.

This is what Todd shared with me today. We have been looking for any news on Rocky, since he disappeared off the face of the earth (well at least to us). He was a fixture on this forum for many years, and he made lots of friends via this website. He and I also kept in contact via email and phone calls. Then one day - nothing!

Several of us, including Todd, have tried to reach him, but to no avail. I sent letters to the house and they never bounced, but evidently the family was not replying. It was very sad.

Well, Todd sent me this email today, after he discovered this article. It is from last year, but I am hopeful. Maybe I can contact the writer and get in touch with my old buddy. You never know...

Thanks Todd!!!

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Marion,
I just found this online:
http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article44057100.html
I'm so glad to hear something of Rocky since he seemed to disappear off the
face of the Earth so many years ago. I don't think I've emailed or anything
with him in about 5 years or so. Have you heard anything? This was the first
indication that he was still with us that I had for way too long. I don't
have time to read the whole thing at work, but just glad to know he is ok
and will be checking it out later at home.
Cheers,
Todd

Respectfully,
Maj Todd A. O'Brien
CO, HQ Company
HQ BN, MCB Quantico

I thought some of you might be interested in this as well. A little documentary about George Schneider of the 30th Infantry Division. He is from Akron, OH. George is still alve and in a very good condition.

Regards,

Frank

Documentary - Heroes on Deck - carrier training on Lake Michigan

Watched this earlier today. Great show. Lee's father trained here!

http://www.pbs.org/video/2365743085/

Hey gang, if you have written to me in the last few weeks and I haven't answered, it's because I am swamped right now and busy as a bee.

Things will slow down for me after the Music in the Park event for Alger Parks and Rec. I am chairperson and our big event is coming up this Saturday, so that is my FIRST priority! It is our biggest event of the year.

So please do not feel abandoned. :-)

Many thanks to Andrea Gatti, one of our forum members from Italy. He sent me an updated version of a file I had on our website, for the original was missing pages, etc. You did a great job and I am pleased to say it's now uploaded and can be found here. The summaries are a fantastic edition, for it allows our readers to see what units are included. Bravo!

Engineer History - Mediterranean Theater - Fifth Army - updated 8-17-2016

This document, along with many others, is located on our VI Corps Links page on the main site.