Connecting the Troopers of Today with the Veterans of Yesterday.

PLEASE WELCOME........

.....Trooper Jim Letton, probably our most senior member to date. Jim was with the regiment during WW II and the Constabulary days. He's managed to fight his way across Europe and through the jungle of todays technology to be with us today, March 28, 2009, for the 2nd every few weeks or so 'DRINK A BIER WITH TACOMA DAVE DAY'. Let's give Jim a warm welcome, and a hearty toast to one fine trooper.

'HOOAH!!'

This is Jim with the rest of our regiments WW II veterans who attended the 2006 2d Cavalry Association reunion. Later four of these gentlemen placed this wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns during a special ceremony.

Left to right: Russ Luppo, C/42; Roy Aldy; Boyd Crawford, C/2; Roy Bertram, B/2; Wendell Young, B/2; Martin Flaherty, H&S/42; Ernie Hawn, F/2; Larry Fransted, H&S/42; Jim Letton, Jr., H&S/42.

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Permalink Reply by Robb Russell on March 28, 2009 at 6:46pm

Welcome Jim and all of you few WWII guy us we have with us left today. You are part of our nations greatest generation and your dedication of duty emulated by many of us ever since. We would probably be writing in German or Japanese online if it were not for you guys!

Toujours pret!

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Permalink Reply by Jim Ward on March 31, 2009 at 5:21pm

Hello guys! You look like a rowdy bunch, hehehe... Nice to see you here and thank you very much for your service to the United States of America!

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Permalink Reply by Stephen (STEVE-O) Bowen on March 31, 2009 at 7:31pm

My Dad worked in Kronach/Coburg, where Mom Defected; in the late 70's ThereI Was!!

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Permalink Reply by Jesse Kelley on April 26, 2009 at 11:14pm

Roy Aldy just joined today 4-26-09, posted here as to bring this discussion back to the top of the forum.

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Permalink Reply by Elliott Fitchett on April 27, 2009 at 2:54pm

Wow! A fine bunch of old soldiers! you know..The debt that we owe you guys, as a generation and as soldiers...well, we can't repay it. We can however uphold your fine traditions and the best thing, In my mind, that we can do for you...is remember you. Remember your deeds and your names and your faces...and mostly Remember the cost of our freedom. These days, that's becoming a scarce thing to have.

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Permalink Reply by Edward J. Stuczko on September 8, 2009 at 9:19am

Dear Mr. Letton,

Welcome. I am the son of a trooper/tanker. Dad passed away in 1994. He was also in the constabulary( Troop D (then Company D)51st Constabulary Squadron ) in Hanau and Landshut, Germany from 1946-1949. His name was Edward J. Stuczko from Worcester, MA. Maybe you knew him?
Many thanks to you and your comrades for the service you gave our country- also, very willing and able to hoist some biers every few weeks for Tacoma Dave Day.

Proud son,
Ed

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Permalink Reply by Dave Gettman on September 8, 2009 at 11:52am

Lawrence "Larry" Franstead, pictured second from the right next to his friend and troop mate Jim Letton, has passed away. Please take a moment to remember him.
Toujours Pret!

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Permalink Reply by Mike, Madd Matt, Matthews on December 21, 2009 at 4:00pm

Welcome to Jim and all the vets who stood against the forces of the Axis. I want to thank you on behalf of myself, wife, kids, and extended family.

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Permalink Reply by Dan A Currie on February 19, 2010 at 2:56pm

HOOAH!! I feel as if you Troopers should be welcoming me into your Regiment! Glad to see "B" troop well represented. Visit with us and share your stories ... I guarantee that we can learn a lot from ya'll!

Dan A Currie, Jr. '72-'74