Rick Stetson 2010

To: E Company Rangers

From: Rick Stetson

 Attached is the E Company article for the next issue of "Patrolling." I'm sending it in advance by email because by the time the magazine is printed, I'm afraid there might not be rooms at the Days Inn in Dahlonega. Mac has arranged for some excellent rates (single kings are $51 for May 26-27 and $58.00 for May 28-29. Doubles are $55 and $63, all plus tax.) If you plan on being there for the Fallen Ranger Ceremony, be sure to mention E-50 LRRP for the special rates (706-864-2338.) As Mac said in his email sent out earlier this month, "Don't procrastinate" as the rooms will fill up fast.

  I have asked Mac if he would send out a similar email about the reunion in Santa Fe May 2-9 so look for that in the near future.

As I mentioned in the article, I could not be prouder of the way E Company responded when it was learned that Bao was in the hospital with severe internal bleeding. Nhan reports that the operation went well and that Bao is recovering nicely. Closer to home, we have had some E Company Rangers with health problems of their own and you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Get well so you can make our reunions in May. 

 Hope everyone is making it through a difficult winter with lots of snow and ice. I heard where at one point every state in the union had snow, except Hawaii. And then in Vancouver, Canada where they wanted snow for the Winter Olympics, there was not enough. One thing we know for sure is there should be no snow when E Company gathers in Santa Fe, NM and Dahlonega, Georgia. And for those who like to do long range planning (we would expect nothing less from members of a long range patrol) when we gather in Buffalo, New York next year, it will not be in the winter. Buffalo can set records for snowfall, but Barley can verify that it is a beautiful place in the spring and summer. Until next time,

Rangers Lead the Way.

Forwarded Message: E Company Patrolling Article

E Company Patrolling Article

Thursday, February 18, 2010 9:19 AM

From: Rickstetson@aol.com

To: John.Chester3@verizon.net

From: Rick Stetson,  Unit Director

I'm proud to report that E Company has once again lived up to the Ranger standard for never leaving one of our own behind. Earlier this year we received an email from Vietnam stating that Bao, one of the PRU's who so faithfully assisted us when we were In Country, was in serious condition in a Vietnamese hospital. Furthermore, we learned that Bao did not have medical insurance to cover the costs of an operation and that unless he came up with the necessary funds, he could lose his house.
   Bill Cheek immediately agreed to head up a collection effort and close to $3,000 was donated by members of E Company and sent to Vietnam. I'm happy to report that the surgery was successful and that Bao was released from the hospital on Feb 1st (and he still has his house.) His good friend, Nhan, wrote and said that Bao's recovery has gone well because he knew his old Ranger buddies had his back when he needed help. Thanks to all who contributed to Bao's operation and showing that Rangers lead the way.
     Doug MacCallum has been leading the way in scouting out accommodations for two E Company reunions in May. Mac, along with Duane "Pancho" Alire, are putting together a great time May 2-9 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The fact that E Company will be "out West" will enable folks to attend a reunion who are unable to make it to Georgia later in the month. I understand that Bill Davis and Don Naughton both are planning to be in Santa Fe for their first-ever E Company reunion. Welcome home.
  The Georgia reunion will take place in Dahlonega May 26-30 in connection with the Fallen Ranger ceremony during which two E Company Rangers, Joe Castanga and Emory Parrish, will be among those honored. Mac has lined up the Days Inn in Dahlonega (706-864-2338) as our reunion headquarters. The rooms are going fast so don't delay if you have not already made your reservations. It will be a special event to meet with members of the Castanga and Parrish families who plan to attend the ceremony. Joe and Emory were outstanding Rangers who are missed by all who knew them.

 I hope our unit members who live in the DC area have dug out from the snowstorms that hit them in February. Bob Wallace is one of them and he is also one of the unit's published authors. His latest book is "Spycraft," a look at the secret history of the CIA's spytechs. The book can be ordered from Bob, signed and shipped; hardback, $30.00; paperback $18.00: Bob Wallace, 2640 Wild Cherry Place, Reston, VA 20191.

  When the blizzards shut down Washington for several days, sentinels from the Army's Old Guard were still walking their beat 24/7 in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington. Now that's dedication. Those guys would make good Rangers. 
 I have asked past-director Bob Copeland if he would bring his camera to Santa Fe and Dahlonega to take reunion photos for the next issue of "Patrolling" and he agreed to do so. But even better than looking at pictures, we hope that you can attend in person so you can see for yourself why we always say that... 
Rangers Lead The Way 

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