Editor's Note:  Fellow Wolfhounds, You may have noticed that Easy's Corner was omitted in the most recent newsletter. The editor (me) erred and failed to include it. Here is my apology for the error. And here is EASY'S CORNER in its entirety. 

We are having some great weather here in Sacramento with temperatures reaching up to 80 degrees. I had the opportunity to watch most of March Madness and witness some very exciting basketball as entering for their first NCAA Championship, Baylor beat Gonzaga.

Despite the pandemic some have managed to keep busy during these troubled times. Sarah Krause our Executive Secretary led the way spending countless hours working on the Association and Memorial validation paperwork. We have been approved and now we can operate as a non-profit on Schofield Barracks. A special thank you to those who assisted in this effort.

Ron Dettmer and folks have been busy working on our upcoming reunion in Reno, NV. We have not seen each other in a while due to the cancelling of the 2020 reunion. It is my hope that each of you can join us for what should be another great time.

I have been asked to give an update of my recent health issues. It all started the first week of May 2020 when I twisted my ankle. A VA visit for x-rays showed a fracture. They gave me this special boot which made things worse, There was a sore about the size of a dime that had enlarged to the size of a fifty-cent piece along with three new sores that eventually grew in size. The sores were so bad that the circulation in my leg was blocked. On July 28th I underwent a double stint by-pass in my leg. The very next morning they performed surgery on my ankle. In four or five days I was home and things were going well.

That is things were going well until September when I discovered a leak in one of the incisions from the July surgery. As it turns out the wound was infected. I found myself back in surgery for another by-pass. I am told it was not an easy operation. Around 3 or 4am that night I felt a severe pain in my leg. I opened my eyes and blood was shooting from the wound about three feet in the air. It was one of the scariest moments in my life. O did not think I’d make it.

Well, as it turns out they had to perform another surgery, a third by-pass in my leg. Apparently this one was difficult also. Though it was a success there was talk of taking my leg. I have been told by three or four of the doctors that they though I wasn’t going to make it.
I spent about four months total in rehab where I did lode about forty pounds. This was due to all the antibiotics I was being fed and I had problems eating anything. I have been gaining my weight back slowly.

So, after nearly six months of hospitals and rehab I am home. It is a slow process and I am getting around a walker which I am slowly taking some steps without it and exercise. I have gained even more weight back thanks to home cooked meals.

Doris and I want to thank each one of you for your phone calls, cards, emails and prayers.

These are trying times for much of world as a whole. I hope and pray that each of you are doing your best to stay safe.

As always, continue your thoughts and prayers for our Wolfhound Warriors, loved ones who have gone to that better place; those still in harm’s way and those who are sick and ill.

We will continue to remind you that many of you have photos, documents, reflections, etc. which are of importance to our history. I encourage you, no I urge you to submit items pertinent to maintain our legacy. If you have ideas or suggestions, make your voice heard. And if you are looking for comrades you served with don’t give up. Come to the reunion in Reno, NV. Your comrade may be there, too, looking for you. If you come in contact with or find anyone who served with the Regiment let the rest of us know about it. Someone else may be looking for that person too. Remember, you may hold the key to helping another find the piece of the puzzle.

Some gave some
Some gave all
Some continue to give

See you in Reno
Take care, Easy!!!!