I would like to say I made it back. I had fluid on my Rt. lung which they placed a drain tube. after 25 days it was almost dry. They removed the drain and sent me home. THe incision is still draining 12 days later. When the drainage stops the incision is supposed to heal.
Rehab went better, I am walking on my own. Around the house.Hope I am one of the lucky ones. Paul Hinkle
Paul,
Hope the healing goes well. I just found out my brother is in the hospital for the very same thing. He also has a tube in his chest to drain the fluid. He has been there for a week now and not sure how much longer.
Even though I dont personally know you I do wish you the best while you are recovering.
Kyle Thomas
My best wishes and prayers are with you Paul. I don't really "know" anybody here either, but the closeness of this group makes me feel like you are all Family to me.
Kind regards,
Jim ![]()
Dogdaddy 1
Welcome home Paul, I'm glad to see you back.
I wish you all the best. ![]()
Hugs,
Brooke
God bless those heroes who suffered and died, for plain folks, like you and me.
War is a crime. Ask the infantry and ask the dead.
Dear Paul:
You had me worried sick. I tried emailing a few times and it bounced back. I thought, oh no!
I tried asking around to see if anyone else had heard from you. Boy do I feel better this morning.
I thank God you are all right and recuperating at home. I will pray for your speedy recovery. Doesn't sound like fun at all.
Happy to have you back buddy. I missed you!!!!! ![]()
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Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter 'Monday' Poniedzialek
540th Combat Engineer - H&S Company
Forum friends: Thank you all for your kind words. Paul HInkle
Paul HInkle
WW2 vet
LM VFW
vision impaired
Senior center Volunteer
Pa. coal cracker
Retired USCS
No Place Like Home, Paul. AL
AL Kincer
Co. B 48 Engineers
Paul,
When I first glanced at "BACK ON LINE" I thought it read "BACK ON THE LINE". My first thought was how cool. That would be like getting back to your buddies after a visit to the aid station or something.
At any rate I am glad your back.
Parker
Paul: Welcome back and hope all goes well. Joe
Very sad news... ![]()
Gilles and I have been trying to get in touch with Paul and were getting quite concerned. Seems no one could contact him. I was going to send a letter to his house this week, but in the interim Gilles found out the following information. I am posting the reply from the 36th Infantry Division's forum.
So my dear friends, he passed away 10 days after posting his last entry here on our forum. I am very sad. ![]()
I had know Paul for almost two years and we emailed each other all the time. I shall miss you greatly dear buddy. Thanks for not only sharing your history with all of us, but for being a good friend.
If any of you havent' had the chance to read his page, please take the time to do so now. It's worth it.
https://ww2combatengineers.comPaulHinkle.htm
Bob K
Unregistered User
(11/2/06 2:12 pm)
Reply Paul Hinkle,Honorary Texan
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I spoke with Mrs. Hinkle today, Paul passed away on
August 25th.
Paul was very devoted to this site, he shared his WW2
experiences and helped many people looking for info on
the division.
Here are 2 of the sites with Paul's WW2 experiences,
kwanah.com/36division/ps/ps920142.htm
www.6thcorpscombatenginee...Hinkle.htm
Bob K
Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter 'Monday' Poniedzialek
540th Combat Engineer - H&S Company
May he rest in peace! My deepest condolences to the family. He will be missed and we are all better for having known him.
Paul will be surely mssed. May he rest in peace. Our ranks are getting thiner and thiner each year.
I will add my condolences along with Joe's (3rd Inf. Div.) To Paul's family. I know that Paul welcomed my wife, Elizabeth on the 9th of Oct. and I am sure they are smiling down on all of the 6th Corps. I am happy because I know they are and will be for all eternity. Roque J. Riojas (34th Divn). 3rd.34th,36th,in Italy.
Roque J.(Rocky) Riojas
I hate to hear this. I'll miss him too.
Brooke
God bless those heroes who suffered and died, for plain folks, like you and me.
War is a crime. Ask the infantry and ask the dead.