It is with a very sad heart that I am informing you that Sam Hollenkamp passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018.

Sam was a member of the EM Platoon of C Company and a well loved Brother. He was part of that big group that always hung together at the reunions he was able to attend.
Sam will be missed by all that knew him!

I will post Sam's obituary on the Latest News tab of this website. Ralph, Freddie and I will be at the service. Anyone who would like to attend is welcome.

Rest In Peace Brother, we love you!

Got this email from Alex Hill of D Co. Please keep him in your prayers.

"I would like to be at this year's reunion, but medical reason keeps me from coming.
I am on full time oxygen unable to get into A vehicle without oxygen equipped. Tell the Brothers to remember me in their Prayers, as I do Them.

Alex Hill"

Our 2018 Reunion is going to be in Branson again this year. That decision was decided in a vote by the Membership at last year’s reunion. The dates are Sep 5th-Sep 9th. Other options may be discussed for future reunions at this year's business meeting.

I intend to send out emails more frequently from now on to keep everyone better informed of what, if any, changes to the bylaws, reunion updates, other Association-related business the Board is considering and other important news.

So, if your email address, phone numbers or home address has changed please let us know by completing the Contact Update form at the bottom of this page. Please scroll all the way down to enter your updated contact information.

Thank you,
The Board

Thank you for this update Malorie. I am so sorry to hear about Graydon's passing. Although I did not know him in Vietnam I enjoyed visiting with him at several reunions. We will miss him.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. May he rest in peace.

Many of you knew my grandfather Graydon Taulbee, as i can see you all know about his passing. As we are all heartbroken, we invite all of you to celebrate his life. Visitations will be held at Clark Legacy in Brannon Crossing in Nicholasville on Monday Jan 8th at 4:00 pm. The funeral opens on Tuesday Jan 9th 10:00 am, then we will head to Camp Nelson where the service will begin at 1:30 pm. The address for the funeral home is 601 E Brannon Road Nicholasville Kentucky 40356.

Sorry, to say that we lost one of our members of the 589th this morning 07:00am Grayden Taulbee Bco.Don't have all of the info,but more information will follow as i find out the time and place.
Chuck Begley

Happy New Year to all my 589 Brothers

I was in B company,589th from may1970 until March of 71.I was in the earth moving platoon .I would very much like to attend a reunion if there is one planned for the future.Happy new year to everyone and I wish all of you a happy and healthy 2018

Heres wishing all of my Brothers a very HAPPY NEW YEAR. BE SAFE.

Leroy, Merry Christmas to you.Be careful and have a Happy New Year.

Wishing a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year to all my brothers in 589th!

I remember having guard duty 50 years ago today! A little warmer than it is in OK today! Speaking of warmer I would like to wish all the 589th the warmest of Holiday Greetings! Merry Christmas to you and your families! May the New Year find you all healthy and prosperous!

to sgt tiedeous shamburger d co. em plt if you are out there merry christmass52