Entry #: 168 |
Entry Date: 2013-04-17 13:51:49
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Gary Stahl |
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Visitor Comments: Hi Ski, do u remember me, I have some film with you and few of the guys at the beach, along with the tee shirts you made, contact me hub210@aol.com  |
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Entry #: 167 |
Entry Date: 2013-04-03 16:05:11
-- Edited On: 2013-04-03 16:06:00
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| Name: |
Don Liebner |
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62nd |
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10 |
Visitor Comments: 
Hi, Kenn the "SKI"
Great you located the finest Unit in the Army!
If another 62nd MRU/DPU "Ocean to Ocean Fellowship" Reunion is feasible, we will have your back. We'll be surveying the fellows that we can reach to find out the possibility. You'll be contacted.
Till then. all the best & keep the faith,
Don Liebner (former 62nd Reunion Coordinator) |
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Entry #: 166 |
Entry Date: 2013-01-25 14:52:45
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| Name: |
Kenn "Ski" Rutkofski |
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10 |
Visitor Comments: 
Hi to ALL.
i was there from '65 to '67.
sorry to have missed those reunions.
someone find me for the next one.
Ski |
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Entry #: 165 |
Entry Date: 2013-01-04 06:58:49
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| Name: |
Don Liebner |
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Remembering Gus Frisco & TAPS |
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10 |
| Visitor Comments:
We were saddened to hear that our dear friend, Gus Frisco, passed away on November 26, 2012. We wish to express our sympathies to Jean Frisco, his precious wife, and to his family members and friends.
Gus and Jean were close friends with Tony and Betty Borrelli. Their relationship began when Gus (MP) and Tony (62nd) were stationed in the Panama Canal Zone along with their wives. Being enlisted personnel and not eligible for dependent quarters, they lived in Panama City with their wives. Both couples had maintained their friendship ever since their military relationship.
Gus (1957-1958) was with the Military Police at Ft. Clayton. He served on MP duty at the Back Gate Entrance to Ft. Amador.
Gus and Jean Frisco were invited guests of Tony and Betty Borrelli to the first reunion of the 62nd MRU/DPU in 2000 held at Ft. Jackson, SC. At this Reunion, Gus was made an Honorary Member of the 62nd MRU/DPU.
When I first spoke with Gus by phone, his sense of humor was contagious. He was very elated over the phone hearing that he and Jean were invited to the 62nd Reunion. I said, jokingly, to Gus that we could use a former Ft. Amador MP at the reunion, just in case. Gus responded that he would wear his MP Sleeve Band as well as having a whistle. (a sharp response)
We had some wonderful fellowship with Gus and Jean who attended all five 62nd Reunions ( 2000, 2002 (Branson, MO), 2004 (San Antonio, TX), 2006 (Ft. Jackson, SC) and 2008 (Pigeon Forge, TN). Later, correspondence by cards and phone calls only added to very special and meaningful moments with the them.
Jean knows that Gus is now free of his pain and with his Savior. We invite you to uphold Jean Frisco, his dear wife, in your thoughts and prayers at this time.
In memory of Gus Frisco who loved and served his nation, we honor him with TAPS. Rest in Peace.
Day is done, gone the sun,
From the hills, from the lake,
From the sky.
All is well, safely rest,
God is nigh.
Thanks and praise, For our days,
'Neath the sun, Neath the stars,
'Neath the sky,
As we go, This we know,
God is nigh.
Respectfully,
Don & Jean Liebner
and the 62nd MRU/DPU Veterans |
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Entry #: 164 |
Entry Date: 2013-01-01 05:12:00
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| Name: |
Don Liebner |
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To the memory of Bob Buckley |
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10 |
| Visitor Comments:
To Bob's family and friends, the 62nd Veterans wish to express their sympathy with the passing of Bob Buckley.
On Dec. 18th, Robert Buckley passed away after a long health battle. Bob and Ronn Hoover were good friends, since serving together at Ft. Amador between 1959-1961. Through the years,they maintained their friendship by written correspondence and phone.
Ronn said that Bob would begin his conversation talking about the fellows and the great times at Ft. Amador with the 62nd. Bob will surely be missed. Ronn wrote telling that come Spring, Tony, a close friend of Bob and Bob's brother will drive to CT to attend a small service with the family.
To the memory of Bob Buckley and for his service to our country, we remember Bob with two stanzas of TAPS...
Day is done, gone the sun,
From the hills, from the lake,
From the sky.
All is well, safely rest,
God is nigh. Thanks and praise, For our days,
'Neath the sun, Neath the stars,
'Neath the sky,
As we go, This we know,
God is nigh. Rest in Peace! Sincerely, The 62nd MRU/DPU Veterans |
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Entry #: 163 |
Entry Date: 2012-12-28 04:24:33
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| Name: |
Don Liebner |
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In Memory of Ralph Dostal and Taps |
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10 |
| Visitor Comments:
We want to extend our deepest sympathy to Ralph Dostal's family members and friends.
Ronn Hoover recently learned and wanted all of us to know that Ralph Dostal (1959-1961)
passed away on September 29, 2012. Ronn and Ralph had been friends ever since they
shipped together to Panama. Ralph was with the Transportation Pool. The 62nd needed another
clerk. Ronn informed Sgt. Golden that Ralph had a college degree and the 62nd requested that
Ralph be reassigned to our unit. The rest was history.
With the loss of Ralph Dostal, we honor his memory and his service to our country
by the first and last stanza of TAPS.
Day is done, gone the sun,
From the hills, from the lake,
From the sky.
All is well, safely rest,
God is nigh.
Thanks and praise, For our days,
'Neath the sun, Neath the stars,
'Neath the sky,
As we go, This we know,
God is nigh. Sincerely, The 62nd MRU/DPU Veterans |
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Entry #: 162 |
Entry Date: 2012-11-19 05:08:57
-- Edited On: 2012-11-20 04:55:00
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| Name: |
Don Liebner |
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10 |
| Visitor Comments:
While standing in line at Taco Bell, I saw the name tag of this auto mechanic. I mentioned having served in the Canal Zone. The name of the hospital in the Canal Zone was Gorgas Hospital, I said to him. He then told me that Col. Gorgas, an MD, was his great, great, great grandfather. The name on the mechanics name tag was James Gorgas! How often does something like that occur?
Don Liebner. Ft. Amador 1958-59 |
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Entry #: 161 |
Entry Date: 2012-07-04 13:20:16
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| Name: |
Don Liebner |
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Happy Birthday America! |
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10 |
| Visitor Comments: The final sentence of the Declaration of Independence bears testimony to their commitment to the cause and faith in God, namely: "And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other lives our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor." (Bold for emphasis) Many of these American Patriots paid dearly with their lives, fortunes and sacred honor, for example, Robert Morris (PA), a banker who financed the Revolutionary War, went bankrupt and ended in prison. Thank you Lord for Robert Morris.
We are a blest nation because of the many who risked all so that the unborn millions that were to come would be known as Americans. Yes, Lee Greenwood we join with you in God Bless the USA because we're Proud to be Americans.
Happy 4th, Fellows!
Don Liebner (62nd MRU 1957-59)
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Entry #: 160 |
Entry Date: 2012-06-14 04:12:28
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| Name: |
don and Jean Liebner |
| Web Site: |
62nd MRUDPU |
| Site Rating: |
10 |
Visitor Comments:
On Thursday, June 14, our nation will be celebrating FLAG DAY. I was reminded of two writings
that honor our nation's flag. No doubt, you have heard or read these previously.
The first is "I AM YOUR FLAG" by Thomas E. Wicks, Sr. Here are a few lines, namely;
I was born June 14, 1777.
I am more than just cloth shaped into a design.
...I am the silent sentinel of freedom.
...I am the inspiration for which American Patriots
gave their lives and futures.
The second is "THE FLAG IS PASSING BY" by Henry Holcomb Bennet. Here are a few lines, as follows;
HATS OFF!
Along the street there comes
A blare of bugles, a ruffle of drums,
A flash of color beneath the sky;
HATS OFF!
The flag is passing by!
Blue and crimson and white it shines,
Over the steel-tipped, ordered lines:
It sure brings honor to our FLAG, when her citizens, young and old, gave thanks for Old Glory and
remove their hats/caps. Sadly at times, we look around and notice those who have not removed
their hat/cap.
I'm also reminded that on Dec. 31, 1999, the flag of the United States was lowered at the
closing ceremony in Panama, ending the American Era in the Canal Zone.
Still, "She's a grand old Flag!"
Have a nice Flag Day in your neighborhood.
Don Liebner
1957-59
62nd MRU |
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Entry #: 159 |
Entry Date: 2012-06-05 22:48:22
-- Edited On: 2012-06-14 04:00:00
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| Name: |
Don and Jean Liebner |
| Site Rating: |
10 |
Visitor Comments: I had contacted Bill a few years ago about our upcoming 62nd Reunion. At that time,Bill expressed appreciation for the invitation, but had to decline due to his diabetes complications.
JimStrange (1965-67) had posted previously that Bill Hubbard (1965-67) had passed away.
Jim's post read as follows,"Bill Hubbard's son called to inform JimStrange that Bill passed away on Monday December 19, 2011 from complications due to diabetes. Bill served in the 62nd DPU at Fort Amador between 1965-1967. Bill worked in the machine room and made Sgt. E-5 serving as the barracks sergeant. May he rest in peace."
It is only fitting that we honor the memory of Bill Hubbard, a 62nd MRU/DPU Veteran, with the words from the first stanza of Taps.
Day is done, gone the sun,
From the hills, from the lake,
From the skies.
All is well, safely rest, God is nigh.
The 62nd MRU/DPU express our appreciation for Bill's service to our former Unit and our Country.
Respectfully,
Don Liebner (1957-59
Prior 62nd Reunion Planner |
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Entry #: 158 |
Entry Date: 2012-06-05 17:33:51
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| Name: |
william sheriff |
| Site Rating: |
10 |
| Visitor Comments: I served with 62d DPU from 1968-1970. Would like to hear from those who served during those days. I have a lot of good memories of that time. |
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