Sick Call

We are concerned about our member and families' well-being. Shown below are health and injury incidents reported to us by members. If you would like us to post information about a member or his or her family, please send the information to our Chaplain, Willie Stevens. e-mail, vstevens1@cox.net.  

 - Revised 18 Feb 2005 -

18 Feb 2005 - Recuperating  - Art Zieske - Art Zieske is recuperating from prostate surgery performed the day before Mardi Gras. Lab results came back negative. Art is doing extremely well and on way to full recovery.

15 April 2004 - We received word today from Art Field's wife that Art has hospitalized with heart problems. Here is what she had to report, "He had to be shocked back to life. After three tries his heart stated again. He has been in the hospital and is now back home recovering. It will take time for his recovery. His condition is now stable but guarded. His condition is not good and he requires constant attention, but with time and care the doctors say that he will recover. He asks about his many friends and would like to hear from them. Please do not try and contact him via e-mail because after this message I will close down his computer. If you wish to call our phone number is 318 798-0550."

6 February 2004 - The officers and members of Chapter XXX share in the sorrow of the Ralph and Janet Peterson family in the loss of their eldest son, Lee. The Peterson's will be holding family funeral services for their son Lee on Monday, February 9. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that those wishing to do so, make contributions in Lee's name to a either a Cancer Research or Drug Rehabilitation charitable organization.

10 January 2004 - Passing of Don Cannon - It is with deep regret that learn of the passing of Don Cannon on January 8, 2004.  He was 78 years old.  Jim McCurry advises that he suffered from a massive heart attack at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge.

"Don always came to our meetings and functions in Baton Rouge.  He was limited in mobility due to losing his leg several years ago.  Don retired from the U.S. Army as a MAJ with 28 years of service; an airborne veteran of WWII before joining the Louisiana National Guard and serving with Det. B, Co. D, 20th SF Group. Don was one of the original members of Co. D when it was organized; an old timer with the BR "B" Team, running with Arthur "Paw" Folse, Bill Waters, Buddy Gautreau, Lester Poirrier, Bob Wales and Fred Dent back in the early 60's."

- Jim McCurry

13 Nov 2003 - Vernon Carnahan's daughter advised us that her father passed away on 6/18/02. She was kind enough to respond to a recent Chapter mailing to advise us.

1 Nov 2003 - We are sorry to report that Jim McCurry's Mom passed away.