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TAPS
IN MEMORY OF THE FALLEN SOLDIER
by Isaac Epps
The ones who went
Were truly sent
To do a Noble Deed;
When evil showed
They took the load
In Justice, they believed.
They heard the call
And gave their All
And some did not not come back.
They knew the chance
But took the stance
When Liberty was attacked.
It Speaks of Duty, Faith; and Love;
It speaks of a respect
for Country; For Others,
For the Right of Man;
To forget would be neglect.
On this Their Day
We stop to pray
Their Memory shall live;
The sacrifice they made was Life.
What more can someone Give?
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17th Airborne Memorial
Fort Benning, Georgia
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Standing Guard
Submitted by Dominic Biello
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If you become aware of the passing of one of our 17th Airborne veterans, please notify us immediately. We will make every effort to locate a member of the organization to attend the funeral and support the family in any way possible. Often, by the time an obituary is posted, little time remains to make these arrangements.
Send an email to
Scionsofthe17thairborne@gmail.com.
Our Veteran Outreach Team will also contact the family.
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Alonzo, Dominick
507/D
Life Member of the 17th Airborne Division Association
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Dominick Alonzo (Mechanicville, New York), who passed away on February 19, 2020, at the age of 94, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by : his parents, Dominic Alonzo and Caroline Cerone Alonzo; his former wife Dolores Vitrella Alonzo; his son Dominick J. Alonzo; his brothers, Alfred, Louis "George", Anthony "Tio", Armand "Duke", Arthur, Julius "Julio" and John Alonzo; and his nephew Louis "Louie" Alonzo.
Visitation was held on Sunday, February 23rd 2020 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the St. Edward the Confessor Church (569 Clifton Park Center Rd, Clifton Park, NY 12065). A mass of christian burial was held on Monday, February 24th 2020 at 9:30 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Monday, February 24th 2020 at the Saratoga National Cemetery (200 Duell Rd, Schuylerville, NY 12871).
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516 or St. Edward the Confessor Church, 956 Clifton Park Center Rd, Clifton Park, NY 12065 in memory of Dominick D. Alonzo.
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Aquilina, James
155/F
Rochester: James Aquilina passed February 16, 2017, at the age of 96. James is predeceased by his wife of 55 years, Phyllis Aquilina. He is survived by his children, Thomas (Corinne) Aquilina & Isabel LaRock; grandchildren, Heather LaRock-Banks, Tony Aquilina & Ann Aquilina; 3 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Josephine Valente; several nieces & nephews. James served his country in the US Army in the 17th and 82nd Airborne Divisions & he survived the Battle of the Bulge. To light a candle of remembrance, visit: www.bartolomeo.com
No prior calling hours. A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. Donations may be directed to the American Lung Association , 700 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge, NY 11788 in James' memory.
Published in Rochester Democrat And Chronicle on Feb. 26, 2017
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Baker, Bruce
193/C
Life Member" of the 17th Airborne Division Association
ROULETTE - Bruce G. Baker, 93, of Card Creek Road, passed away Friday (Aug. 4, 2017) in Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport.
Born Nov. 13, 1923, in Roulette Township, he was a son of Fred N. and Hattie Marschner Baker. On June 25, 1947, in Limestone, N.Y., he married Tillie M. Pransky, who survives.
He was a lifetime resident of the area and attended Roulette High School.
He was a member of the Riverside Methodist Church, Roulette, where he was a past trustee, member of F. & A.M. Liberty Lodge 505, Port Allegany, and Coudersport Consistory, where he was active in the Passion Play for several years.
Bruce had been employed by North Penn Gas Co., and retired in 1986, with over 35 years of service.
Mr. Baker was a veteran of World War II, having served with the U.S. Army, and recipient of the Purple Heart, during the Battle of the Bulge.
Surviving in addition to his wife Tillie, he is survived by a son, Dennis G. (Netra) Baker of Roulette; two daughters, Kristine B. (Frank) Zitnik of Roulette and Sandra J. (Jack) Goga of State College; nine grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; six brothers, Howard, Ronald, Kenneth, Wesley, Robert and C. Bernard Baker; and a sister, Ruth Palmatier.
Friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Riverside Methodist Church, Roulette, where a funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Ben Zimmerman, pastor, and the Rev. J.T. Madison, pastor of the Evangelical Covenant Church, Port Allegany, co-officiating. Burial will be in Card Creek Cemetery, Roulette.
A military service will be conducted immediately following the service at the church.
Memorials can be made to the Riverside Methodist Church, 30 River St., Roulette, PA 16746; or Card Creek Cemetery, c/o Nancy Bells, Kim Hill Rd., Roulette, PA.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany.
Condolences can be made at switzerfuneralhome.com.
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Bowman, Charles E.
193MD
"Life Member" of the 17th Airborne Division Association
ARCHBOLD - Charles "Gene" E. Bowman, 95, Archbold, passed away Tuesday evening, October 8, 2019, at Community Hospital & Wellness Center in Bryan.
He was born July 22, 1924, at Indiana, Pa., the son of Frederick and Nellie (Hanna) Bowman. He married Eilene Morgan on May 4, 1950, and she preceded him in death on April 18, 2016. A resident of the Archbold area for 53 years, he was supervisor at Fulton Tubing for over 25 years before retiring. He enjoyed traveling. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and received the Purple Heart.
He is survived by one daughter, Linda Jones of Middlebury, Ind.; a son-in-law, Rodney Jolly of Wauseon; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Wilma White and Lois Schrengost, both of Indiana, Pa.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a daughter, Pamela Jolly; and two brothers, Norman Bowman and Edward Bowman.
Services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Archbold Evangelical Church with Pastor Roger Andrews officiating. Interment will follow in the Archbold Cemetery, with military services by the American Legion B.L.W. Post 311. Friends may call at Short Funeral Home in Archbold from 5-7 p.m. Friday.
Published in The Crescent-News on Oct. 10, 2019
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Harry Buck
513/B
Life Member" of the 17th Airborne Division Association
ST. CHARLES - Harry Bernard Buck, age 93, passed away peacefully at his home on December 10, 2018. He was born April 15, 1925 to Homer and Berti Buck in Guthrie, Oklahoma. He is survived by five of his sons: Tony (Kathy), Tim, Terry (Sheila), Jeff (Eileen), and Greg, nine grandchildren; Kara, Serra, Travis, Deanne, Gina, Shane, Tayler, Jason, and Katy, seven great-grandchildren, his brother Homer, along with many other family members in Oklahoma and Missouri. Harry proudly served his country in World War II as a paratrooper where he was a POW and earned a Purple Heart. After the war, he started his family of 6 boys with wife Alice Casey and had a successful career as a contractor in Colorado and Illinois. He was preceded in death by his wife Alice, eldest son Tom, stillborn daughter Christina, and his sister Noreen. His beautiful smile and loving compassion for people will always be remembered. Services will be private. To leave an online condolence for the family, visit the funeral home's obituary page at www.yursfuneralhomes.com. For more information, please call Yurs Funeral Home of St. Charles, 630-584-0060.
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Hugh O. Inman
Division Artillery
Hugh O. Inman, Jr., 91, of Kansas City, MO passed away January 2, 2017. He was born January 3, 1925 in Waverly, MO. Hugh served his country during WWII in the US Army’s 17th Airborne Company. He was the scoutmaster for Troop 271 from 1963 to 2006. He was a Sachem in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say and was a Silver Beaver recipient. Hugh was employed by Remington Arms and then KC office of Army Corps of Engineers for 35 years. He volunteered at Renner Elementary Outdoor Education Program and also drove the school bus for Parkhill Schools. Preceding him in death were his parents, Hugh O., Sr. and Hettie Inman; son, Jonathan Hugh Inman; sister, Anna Hurlburt; and brothers, Bernard and Eugene Douglas Inman. Survivors include wife, Constance; children, David (Sally) Inman and Ellen (Robby) Kauffman; grandchildren, Nicholas, Stephanie and Nathan McCord and Cory and Christopher Inman; and 2 great grandchildren, Nevaeh and Jacob McCord. Funeral service and Mic-O-Say Honors will be at 2:00pm, Thursday at White Chapel Funeral Home, Gladstone, MO. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Entombment will be at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Memorial gifts may go to Boy Scouts of America.
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Harry L. Kemp
513/G
Harry L. Kemp, 93 years, of Topton, passed away Friday, June 7, 2019 at the Lutheran Home at Topton. Harry and his wife, Ruth M. (Guth) Kemp, would have been married for 68 years this July. Born in Coleman, OK he was a son of the late Eli C. and Lena (Dunning) Kemp.
He was an electronic technician for Lehigh Electric Product Co. in Allentown for 33 years, retiring in 1995. Harry was a paratrooper in the United States Army during WWII and fought at the Battle of the Bulge. He was a certified member of the Chickasaw Nation and belonged to the Chickasaw Warrior Society. Harry was a member of Jordan Lutheran Church in Orefield.
Survivors: wife, Ruth, and several nieces and nephews. Harry was predeceased by a son James E. in 1987 and brothers, Joseph and Carl Kemp.
Services: 11:00 AM, Thursday, June 13 at Jordan Lutheran Church, 5103 Snowdrift Rd., Orefield, with the Rev. Dody S. Siegfried officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 AM in the Church. Interment, Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Keller Funeral Homes, Inc., Fogelsville. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.KellerFuneralHomes.com. |
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Lowell L. Nordquist
513/H
Lowell Nordquist was born on March 28, 1926 and passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2019. Visitation October 1 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm, with a service at 6:00 pm, at Washburn-McReavy Glen Haven Chapel. Burial at Fort Snelling on Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 1:30 pm, assembly #2.
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Clinton E. Riddle
194/B & 325 GIR of the 82nd Airborne Division
Rev. Clinton Elmer Riddle, 98, died peacefully December 3, 2019 at Sweetwater Hospital. He was a member of Cedar Valley Baptist Church. He was a member of many organizations including Sweetwater Valley Odd Fellows Lodge # 280, Monroe County Veterans of Foreign Wars Post# 5156, American Legion #106, and the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. Born and raised in Sweetwater, the only child of Samuel Elmer and Eva Grace (Smith) Riddle, he was a lifelong resident of Sweetwater. He graduated Sweetwater High School in May 1941. He entered Army service December 10, 1942. He joined Company B 325th Glider Infantry of the 82nd Airborne Division in time to set sail for Africa on April 28, 1943. He remained with the 325th through 8 major battles in Europe during WWII. He returned back to the states to be discharged at Atterbury, Indiana on September 19, 1945 with Company B 194th Glider Infantry of the 17th Airborne. He was a highly decorated veteran receiving numerous honors. He married Blanche Bernice Montooth July 24th, 1949. They were married 60+ years and had 3 children. He was a Bi-Vocational minister pastoring four churches while working as an electronic technician. The four churches are: New Bethany Baptist Church, Murray's Baptist Church, Cedar Valley Baptist Church, and Union McMinn Baptist Church. He also served as Interm Pastor at several churches when needed. Proceeded in death by his parents, wife, brother in laws (Arrants, Ted, and Clifton Montooth), and son in law Paul (Buster) Moore Jr. Survived by his children and spouses, Gail and Ralph Whited, Stephan and Terri Riddle, and Connie and Gary Moore all of Sweetwater; Grandchildren and spouses Sharmin Bradley, April and Rodney Bell, Missy and Lonnie Allmon, Matt Moore, Courtney and Jason Easterday, and Trevor Riddle; 13 great grandchildren; and many special friends. The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 7 from 11am to 2pm at the First Baptist Church in Sweetwater with the funeral services to follow. Rev Don Rockholt, Rev Joel Tillson, Dr. Leonard Markham, and Brother Johnny Carr officiating. Interment to follow in the Sweetwater Memorial Gardens, with full military honors. Kyker Funeral Home, Sweetwater in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gideons or Wounded Warrior Project . Kyker Funeral Homes, Sweetwater, in charge of arrangements. www.kykerfuneralhomes.com |
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Jack Trull
681/A Battery
"Life Member" of the 17th Airborne Division Association
Jack Trull, 95, of Gardena, passed away on April 10, 2019. He was born in Wichita, Kansas on September 15, 1923. Growing up in Wichita, he lived with his grandmother on his mother's side. His parents and five siblings were a short drive away in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He went to Wichita East High School and when he was 15, he and his family relocated to Woodlake, California. In April 1943 he was drafted into the U.S. Army. He served with the 17th Airborne Division and was assigned to glider operations. He was in the Battle of the Bulge and then was deployed to Operation Varsity. He was discharged in January 1946 and returned to California after the war. He met his wife Betty while working at Goodyear Tire in Los Angeles. They were married on June 24, 1950. Jack and Betty traveled to many places. Jack had a great love of sports. He was a Deputy Sheriff with the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department for 27 years and retired in 1980. Jack is preceded in death by his wife, Betty, daughter, Linda Salmond, grandson, Joseph Lopez, and great grandson, Andrew Quintanar. He is survived by his daughters, Olivia Lopez (Joe) and Bonnie Trull, granddaughters, Andrea Salazar (Martin) and Nicole Fayette (Richard), five great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Thursday April 18, 2019 from 4:00pm unitl 8:00pm at Lighthouse Memorials & Receptions - McMillan Center in Gardena. The Service will be held at 10:00am on Friday April 19 at the same location followed by a reception until 1:00pm. Burial will be at Green Hills Memorial Park in Rancho Palos Verdes. Please go to LMR Gardena's website, www.LAfuneral.com to send the family messages, share memories, or to obtain directions to the services. |
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Edward Warren
194/E
Edward Warren was born on May 25, 1922 and passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. He was raised in the community of Kenmore where he graduated from Kenmore High School in 1940. Ed entered the US Army on April 10, 1943, serving his country during World War II with the Company E 194th Gliders 17th Airborne Division. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley, Potsdam United Methodist Church Window Fund, or a charity of one's choice. Thursday, November 7th, 2019 | 3:00pm - 6:00pm Thursday, November 7th, 2019 3:00pm - 6:00pm Donaldson Funeral Home 100 North Main Street MASSENA, NY 13662 Friday, November 8th, 2019 | 11:00am Friday, November 8th, 2019 11:00am Donaldson Funeral Home 100 North Main Street MASSENA, NY 13662 Officiant Rev. Eilene Susan Wenner Bayside Cemetery Outer Clarkson Ave POTSDAM, NY 13676 HOSPICE OF ST LAWRENCE VALLEY INC UNITED HELPERS NURSING HOME INC http://www.nysfda.org/ Knights of Columbus J. C. Baker Lodge 720 Lions Club Proudly Serving the Communities of Massena, Akwesasne, Norfolk, Louisville, Helena, Brasher Falls, Hogansburg, Waddington, Potsdam (315) 769-3579 Donaldson Funeral Home, Inc. 100 North Main Street Massena NY 13662 (315) 769-3570 donaldsonfh@centralny.twcbc.com 315-265-4240 Donaldson-Seymour Funeral.
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Ronald Worden
194/E
SHINGLEHOUSE - Ronald S. "Ron" Worden, 93, of Shinglehouse, passed away with his loving family by his side on Monday (March 20, 2017) at Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.
Born on March 24, 1923, in Bolivar, N.Y., he was a son of Ross L. and Lurena E. Stillman Worden. On May 18, 1946, in Ceres, N.Y., he married Yvonne Bell, who passed away on April 25, 1994. On Feb. 17, 1996, in Olean, N.Y., he married Beverly Maxson Gross, who passed away Nov. 25, 2002.
He was a graduate of Shinglehouse High School. Ron was a World War II U.S. Army veteran having served as paratrooper in the 17th Airborne Division in France, Germany, Luxembourg and Belgium and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. He attained the rank of Staff Sergeant.
Ron was a self-employed dairy farmer working until the time of his death.
He was a member of Bell Run Union Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping bobcats.
Surviving are five children, Ronda (Rich) Niver of Shinglehouse, William "Bill" (Donna) Worden of Shinglehouse, Cheryll (Riley) Rawson of East Hampton, N.Y., Pam (Alan) Cornelius of Shinglehouse and Barry (Loretta) Gross of Shinglehouse; five grandchildren, Chris (Eva) Worden, Scott (Zoe) Rawson, Riley (Rosa) Rawson, Cari (Kurt) Babcock and Bobi Krajewski; 12 great-grandchildren; a brother, Robert (Ruth) Worden of Shinglehouse; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wives, Ron was predeceased by a grandson, Michael S. Graham; and two sisters, Opal Higgins and Dawn Prince.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 to 11 a.m. on Thursday at the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, 118 S. Union St., Shinglehouse, where funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Chad E. Shaffer, pastor of Bell Run Union Church, officiating. Burial will be in Bell Run Cemetery.
In lieu flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice .
Members of the Potter County Honor Guard will accord military honors on Thursday.
To express condolences or share a fond memory of Ron, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com
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17th Airborne Division "Online Store"
Click here to be directed to the store
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New Additions to our "Online Store"
All items include S&H in the USA. Mail your check to:
Scions of the 17th Airborne
62A Forty Acre Mt. Rd.
Danbury, CT 06811
Or use Paypal by sending your funds to us at
Scionsofthe17thairborne@gmail.com
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This 280 page collection of stories from Troopers of Company A of the 513th PIR is reformatted for easier reading. Includes many photos, maps and diagrams from the troopers of Co A.
$35 Includes S&H in the USA. Mail your check to:
Scions of the 17th Airborne
62A Forty Acre Mt. Rd.
Danbury, CT 06811
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Show your 17th Airborne pride with this new cap made only for the Scions of the 17th Airborne Division.
Made in the USA !!!
$25 each, includes S&H in the U.S.A.
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These new 22 oz. stainless steel water bottles are made in the U.S.A, and feature the 17th Talon on one side, and the Scions logo on the other.
$17 each, includes S&H in the U.S.A.
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Scion Coffee Mugs
These new 15 oz. mugs are made in the U.S.A., and feature the 17th Talon on one side, and the Scions logo on the other.
$20 each, includes S&H in the U.S.A.
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Become a Member of the
Scions of the 17th Airborne!
Our mission is to ensure that the sacrifice and history of the 17th Airborne Division is not forgotten.
Distinguished Honorary Members
All veterans of the 17th are considered as "Distinguished Honorary Members" of the Scions. We exist to honor you, our veterans. We do not ask for dues from our honored veterans, as we exist to honor you!
Regular membership in the "Scions of the 17th Airborne" is open to any descendant or family member of any trooper who served with the 17th during its existence.
Associate Membership is available to individuals who have an interest in the history of the 17th Airborne, but are not related to a veteran of the 17th. Associate Members do not have voting rights.
To join our growing organization, contact the Scions at: Scionsofthe17thAirborne@gmail.com.
Our website contains a wealth of information on the 17th Airborne and its history, and our Members Section (open exclusively to dues-paying Scions) contains hundreds of pages of documents obtained from the National Archives! Check it out at www.17thscions.org!
We also have a great Facebook page, where there are lots of great posts by friends of the 17th in the U.S. and in Europe. Check us out on Facebook at:
17th Airborne Division Scions (Descendants).
Please consider passing this on to your children and grandchildren, if they are not already members. As our membership grows, we can take on new projects of value.
President
Adam Coolong, grandson of Charles E. Booth (680th/HQ)
Vice President
Jeff Schumacher, Son of John Schumacher (194/D & HQ)
Secretary
Ed Siergiej Jr., son of Edward J. Siergiej (194/C)
Treasurer
Michael Beard, Son of Daryl A. Beard (513/G)
Past Presidents
Rose Friday, daughter of Edward Friday (194th)
Melanie Sembrat, daughter of Harry Sembrat (513th)
Committee Chairs
Michele Smith , Sandy Remes, and Patricia Bowers - Veteran Outreach / Family Liaison Coordinators
Advisory Committee - Jeff Schumacher - son of John Schumacher (194th)
Legal Council - Chuck Katz - son of John Katz (194th)
Historian - Paul Madden - son of Harold Madden (680th/A)
Membership Committee - David Shortt & Tom Chipego
Memorial Committee - Jerry and Pat O'Brien
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