Regarding cancelling a scheduled reunion, the Association does not have a formal policy. If I were to draft such a policy for consideration, I would not consider the Delta Variant, the possibility of an early flu season, a hurricane forecast, a locust infestation, fear of the spread of Africanized honey bees, or any one of a thousand events that are important to us individually but are not likely to affect everyone planning to attend. The only factor that I can identify that would cause a cancellation is lack of attendance……and I do not know what that magic minimum number should be. Individuals will ultimately decide to attend or not, and their decision will be the culmination of considering the factors important to them personally. After weighing everything, if enough people can attend, we’ll have a reunion. If not, a cancellation won’t bother anyone because they weren’t planning to attend anyway.

If there is one concern shared by many, it would probably be COVID 19 or the Delta Variant. That must be a personal call. Personally, after all that transpired last year, I have removed the politicians’ leash from my neck and I’m making decisions about COVID independent of political winds. We may have no-shows because of COVID. That is understandable. We may have others attending, but want the safety attributed to wearing a mask, which I think is fine. However, I believe there will be many like myself who will attend regardless of the Delta Deviant, without a mask, and totally without fear of consequences. I’m not from New Hampshire, but I appreciate their slogan “Live Free or Die.”

So, if there needs to be a cancellation, I believe that will be determined by the number attending. I also believe those planning to attend will participate in any decision to cancel, along with the Board. I understand that it is important to be prepared for every possibility, but I believe that if we spend our time and energy preparing for a good reunion, we can overcome any problems that arise along the way.

I had to miss the last reunion, so I am particularly excited about this one, as I hope you are. Remember that your attendance is as important to us as it is to you, so please help us out. Make the commitment to attend, register - it is easy, and prepare to have a good time. See you in Branson.

Good question Nick. At our age safety is an important concern. Maybe we coul d hold our business meeting on the web if so decided. I'm registered but still indecisive on what I think we should do.

Watching the news and seeing where Springfield and Branson MO are hard hit with the Delta Variant to Covid 19. Will there be a timeline to where the Reunion would be cancelled due to the Delta virus or lack of sign up to attend? Just wondering what the plan is.

So sorry to hear about the passing of Fletcher Sapp. He was a good guy I got to know through the 589th. Prayers and thoughts are for his family and friends. So sad when we lose a close friend like you just did Sterling. RIP Fletcher!

Just a note. We lost another member of the 589th HHC. Fletcher Sapp Passed away on June 25, 2021. Hooch mate for many months. RIP

I hope all My Brothers enjoy this July 4th Holiday! Stay safe if you use fireworks, I will be watching mine on television as I do not like them live! Hope that we all can answer yes to that old song "Will I see you in September?" Hope we get a lot of yeses and you sign up for the Reunion soon! Love you all Brothers!

Happy 4th to all my Brothers and thanks for all of your support through the years!

Thanks, Perry for of your time. you are appreciated. Happy 4th. to all our brother, looking to see you all in September.

Happy Fourth of July to all the men and women of the five 89th Engineer Battalion

I am not by any means a computer pro but I appreciate all the hard work that Perry does for our website! If I had to do it the site would be down more than it is up. Thanks Perry!

I'm sure some of you noticed the website issues the past day or two. I think I have it back to normal now but it was a real hair puller for sure. I was hoping to add some malware protection to our site and a better email plan for our board officers but it backfired big time!

I'll look for a better solution in the coming days that hopefully won't result in another crash!

Thanks for your patience!

Sorry to hear of the loss of Jim Clower. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. RIP Brother!

It sure is getting closer Robert Burden! Sure wish all the others that are going would go ahead and sign up to go! You do not have pay until you get there so it should be an easy decision to sign up! You don't go, no charge, no worry. Hope to see more sign ups and for those signed up see you there!!!