And hey Gary, if I could get you to do one for my father, that would simply rock. Let me know.

Hello Y'all,

 

Sorry for the absence from here as of late. Between the holidays we moved and that really complicated most things in my life. But getting back on track now.

 

Over the last few months, I've been emailing a member of the 292nd whom I nearly accidentally found online. To be 95, his computer skills are impressive. He was a lieutenant, a recon officer in H&S company. I've begun to run out of questions and thought I would solicit some specific queries from y'all. I've invited him to join us here, but haven't seen him do that yet in several months of conversations so far. Fingers crossed though. Thanks for any ideas, And Thanks to Gary for keeping me on task in this effort.

 

SaM

This is great, hopefully he will decide to join us here. Did you try sending him a link to the tread so he can first just browse and then if he feels comfortable he might join in?

Randy

Thank you, sir, for the input! Here's an adjusted version.

 

Gary

Nice job Gary, well done!

Randy

Folks,

 

Any of you 292 aficionados who want one of these signature graphics just let me know and I'll personalize one for you. On a selected basis and within the time constraints of life I may be able to do one for others, also. As an example, here's one for our good buddy Randy (aka buk2112).

 

Knowledge is power folks so let's keep talkin' about anything and everything to further the cause of documenting these great men!

 

Gary

Thanks Gary, this is very thoughtful and considerate of you.

Randy

This is great, hopefully he will decide to join us here. Did you try sending him a link to the tread so he can first just browse and then if he feels comfortable he might join in?

 

Randy

I have worked with Sam a bit on this and we are trying to take it slow with him, but not too slow due to his age. After initial skepticism, I have verified what Sam has provided me which this man has sent him and everything checked out. This guy is legit and I sure hope we can here all he has to know about his service.

Gary

Thanks Gary, this is very thoughtful and considerate of you.

 

Randy

You are quite welcome, my friend! It's the least I can do for all that you have done for folks in this thread and others on the forum. Glad to here from you again and look forward to continued contact.

Gary

I haven't said this enough recently, but Randy Clark (aka Buk2112) is one heck of a guy! He'll selflessly help anyone with anything and the world would surely be a much better place if there we many more like him! Just my two cents worth...

Gary

On this day 73 years ago Operation Grenade begins.  The 84th Infantry Division begins crossing the Elbe River with support from the 292nd Engineer Combat Battalion culminating in March with Allied forces reaching the Rhine River.

Meanwhile in the Pacific, the Stars and Stripes is raised on Mt Suribachi on the island of Iwo Jima. Here is the first flag raising, the smaller first flag being replaced by the second larger flag and the iconic Joe Rosenthal photo of the second flag raising.

Gosh, isn't it great to be back. Having the forum down for a few days in regards to upgrade, really made me appreciate what we have!

:rolleyes:

1 hour ago, Walt's Daughter said:

Gosh, isn't it great to be back. Having the forum down for a few days in regards to upgrade, really made me appreciate what we have!

:rolleyes:

What she said!  🙂

Okay, refresh your browser and let me know what you think of the INITIAL color scheme. Will play around with it more over the next several days. 

I like it.  Very earthy with good color combinations.  Maybe a shade or two of green added to the browns may be wort a look.  Great job with your upgrade, Marion!

Thanks, oh yes, splashes of army green. Great minds think alike.

On 2/22/2017 at 2:52 PM, sirgator said:

I haven't said this enough recently, but Randy Clark (aka Buk2112) is one heck of a guy! He'll selflessly help anyone with anything and the world would surely be a much better place if there we many more like him! Just my two cents worth... 🙂

 

Gary

Wow Gary, that's some pretty high praise there. Not sure if I'm worthy of all that but thanks for the thought!

Randy