Roque,

Well in my spare time I work with a local Boy Scout troop, Spend lots of time planning and operating our history group. I am also involved with a couple WWII re-enacting groups.

When im not doing that stuff my family and I are always out seeing Germany and Europe.

Kyle

Roque,

 

Well in my spare time I work with a local Boy Scout troop, Spend lots of time planning and operating our history group. I am also involved with a couple WWII re-enacting groups.

 

When im not doing that stuff my family and I are always out seeing Germany and Europe.

 

Kyle

KYLE; WE ARE VERY PROUD OF WHAT YOU ARE DOING THERE IN GERMANY.

JUST KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK, THOSE BOY SCOUTS ARE THE FUTURE!!

Roque

I always try to follow in some really big footsteps!!!!

Okay Rocky, this is the PLACE for the entire scoop on your reunion. So fire away buddy. Let's here all about it. And once again congrats on your promotion and election as PRESIDENT!

Well here goes nothing. Arrived at Council Bluffs at 12::30pm Thurs. So we registered in and the casino was just next door. The word had got out that I was

the acting president so as the people came they shook my hand and said good luck.Friday after breakfast the meeting began so the very first thing was to swear me in as acting president, I was handed the gavel and Jerry Gorden said go get them tiger! Sothe very first thing I did before the Color Guard posted the Colors I called the Chaplain foreward and he gave me a funny look wondering what I was going to do. I had all to stand then I instructed the Chaplain to say a prayer for the president, Bill Smith, for his recovery, then themeeting started with the posting of the Colors, etc,etc,. Made a little speach and conducted the meeting.. Last year there were about 150 at the meeting and this year only about 100, makes you think,how much longer. On Saturday we had the business meeting and election of officers, and then is when I became President for 2006-2007. So I said to all there that itwas a privlege and an honor to have been elected for that position and after all the years of reunions that I was the first Mexican American to hold this position of Presidency. GOT A STANDING OVATION! Marion I Talked to Jerry about you and the 6th Corps combat Engineers gave him your card and he said he will write you. Ellen Ankrum Daughter of The author or "Dogfaces Who Smiled--"

also will write you and others said the same thing. Sure hope so. Marion I have said too much. I will e-mail you tomorrow To tell you about Elizabeth. Sickness that I am worried about quite a bit. Till later,,,Rocky

Rocky so sorry to hear about Elizabeth not doing well. I do hope she gets better soon.

So, Mr. President congratulations on the official title!! I think that a big hug is in order.

Hugs,

Brooke

Rocky, how is Elizabeth tonight? I was going to call you this morning in my car on the way to Bay City, but dummy me forgot to program your number into the phone. Gotta remember to do that later...

I am sure you have your hands full with taking care of her right now and worrying too. As you know, she is in my special prayers and will remain so.

When you are more in the mood, tell us more about what you guys talked about and how many friends you got to see. Sounds grand.

My love,

M

Rocky so sorry to hear about Elizabeth not doing well. I do hope she gets better soon.

 

So, Mr. President congratulations on the official title!! I think that a big hug is in order.

 

Hugs,

Brooke

I FELT THAT WARM HUG DOWN TO MY TOES. THANK YOU!!!!

hugs back atcha, Brooke! Rocky.

Roque,

Elizabeth is in our prayers over here in Germany. Glad to hear your time at the reunion went well. No better to be the President!!!

Did you get a chance to let everyone look at the book I sent?

Take care and we will be thinking about you both!!

Kyle

Roque,

Did you happen to let the vets see the book I sent you? Did it bring back any memories?

Do I need to send you an envelope so you can mail it back?

Take Care,

Kyle

Roque,

 

Did you happen to let the vets see the book I sent you? Did it bring back any memories?

 

Do I need to send you an envelope so you can mail it back?

 

Take Care,

 

Kyle

HI Kyle; I have been pretty busy lately and I hadn'thad the time to mail your book back to you. Just today Oct. 4th, I put Elizabeth in the hospital, due to complications and I don't know how long she will be there.. Last night I stayed up ALL night with her so that's why I decided to take her to .....ST. Lukes E/R. I'll get the book sent as soon as possible. The fellows that saw the book sure liked it. It's how memories are rekindled. Kyle have you ordered the book yet? What I like about it is that it shows no favoritism. All three Regts. have the same amount of glory and tragedy. Take care and GOD BLESS you and all the troops there. Roque

Rocky, so sorry to hear about the complications. Please send Elizabeth all my love and best wishes for her recovery. I know that this is a very difficult time for both of you. Sure makes one thank God for the blessing of health, because when it goes you realize how much you lose.

Roque,

By no means hurry... You need to take care of your wife.. Believe me I can wait.. Please give Elizabeth our best for a speedy recovery.

God bless you both!!

I will send off for the book this weekend. Thanks so much for putting in a good word for me.

Kyle

Rocky, so sorry to hear about the complications. Please send Elizabeth all my love and best wishes for her recovery. I know that this is a very difficult time for both of you. Sure makes one thank God for the blessing of health, because when it goes you realize how much you lose.

Marion; I sent you an e-mail about Elizabeth it is OK if you want to post it. Rocky

The 34th Divn. Assoc.. will have it's reunion on Sept. 8,9,,10, 2006

in Council Bluffs, Ia. For info. e-mail Jerry Gorden, jlg34d@msn.com

The 34th Inf. Divn. Assoc. will have it's REUNION on Sept. 6,7,8,9, 2007

at Des Moines,Iowa. Roque J. Riojas,, President.