The 808th Engineer Company Veterans Association (Houston, Tx)

The 808th Engineer Company Veterans Association (Houston, Tx) 808th Engineer Company "Keep The Flame Burning"

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Unfortunately, we do not have a phone number or contact information for the USAR 808th Engineer Company.

The Knights of Columbus will be placing a wreath at a dearly departed brother knight and veteran. Reception to follow at...
05/19/2023

The Knights of Columbus will be placing a wreath at a dearly departed brother knight and veteran. Reception to follow at a local KC hall.

04/22/2023

"As a veteran, you always want to apply for anything that you feel could be a possible disability that you have. If you don't apply for it and you don't get it service-connected, it will end up coming back and biting you later on down the road. If you don't address the wear and tear on your body, it's just going to get worse and worse."
Believe me I know. Don't wait 5, 10, 20, or 30 years down the road. You need to get your claims in now to get support for any ailments or injuries you sustained while you served. You have served our country your need your benefits to improve your health.

04/22/2023

Good morning 808th Engineers!!! How's everyone doing out there??

808th Engineers Company (PL), we are on 32nd year this year of our unit being deployed and involved with Operation Deser...
03/01/2023

808th Engineers Company (PL), we are on 32nd year this year of our unit being deployed and involved with Operation Desert Shield/ Desert Storm. God Bless All of You.

Alright 808th Engineers it was a Great gathering we had at today at Tom Bass Park. There were some that had other commit...
11/13/2022

Alright 808th Engineers it was a Great gathering we had at today at Tom Bass Park. There were some that had other commitments, but that is okay for we will see them on the next gathering which is already in the works. Here are a few photos from this year 2022 event.
Blessings to All 808th Engineers and their Families.

11/08/2022

Timeline Of Events are Flexible to the Amount of Awards given

-1SG Freeman will arrive at Tom Bass Park - 0630
-1SG Freeman will begin setting up pit, and food preparations - 0710
-Tables and Chairs set up - 0730
-Trailer Display set up - 0900
-Awards table and Memorial table set up - 0915
-Singing of the National Anthem by "Bear" Michael Barrett - 1030
-Intro to Roll Call - 1SG - History of the 808th Engineers - SFC Jones - 1045
-Open Ceremony - LTC Delley, LTC Pulikkathara, 1SG Tamez - 1050 - 1110
-Closing of Ceremony & Blessing of Our Food - Rev. Johnny Fortune - 1110

-Please note that Families and Veterans can still gather their food and enjoy while we continue to hand out awards.

-Food Served 1200

*** Just a note from Romeo. We have the Award Certificates but no metals. Our goal was to get the awards out for this gathering. We have succeeded in doing so and notification to All 808th Engineers Veterans that deployed in 90-91, to include notifications of those Families. Those that we have not made contact with, or have selected not to attend due to other circumstances their award will be mailed to them.

11/08/2022

All 808th Engineers DS/DS Veterans. November 12th is our Day for Our gathering.
Please note that all there will be a sign-in for all Veterans from the 808th Engineers that deployed in 90-91. The sign-in is for we to keep in touch with all after this event.
1. We will also ask you to bring one chair to the gathering. We have tables and chairs, but we may be a little short on the chairs.
2. We are still accepting donations for this event and if you wish to donate please on the Cash App. $kfreeman2410. Or you can leave a donation at the event.
3. If anyone should have any questions about the location and time please see the 808th Engineers Facebook Invitation that is currently posted.

Thank You All, and See You in a Few Days

10/03/2022
07/06/2022

To all 808th Engineers DS/ DS Veterans. We are getting close to gathering of all Veterans and or their Families members who are attending the 30th Anniversary of Desert Shield/ Desert Storm deployed Soldiers. We need your support though of reaching out to others to help close out the list. You can contact us by emailing us Veteran name with Family members of those who are attending, email, mobile number, and address.

[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]

Thank you for your Support,

John S. Tamez

02/12/2022
01/29/2022

All 808th Engineers,
Hassleback's funeral location will be at
St. John Missionary Church located at 9205 Sandle Street, Houston Texas 77088 12 Noon, Memorial Service & Release Balloons in Barbra Hassleback's Memory.

01/18/2022

All 808th Engineers,
Update for Barbra Hassleback's Services

January 29th (Saturday) at 12 noon there will a ballon release memorial service for Barbra Hassleback.
* Location will be at Rev. Johnny Fortune's Church. I don't have that location information at this time but I will update as soon as I get the address.

08/14/2021

There is nothing worse than losing a friend because they didn’t think they had anyone to talk to, so....my phone is always on, my door is always open and a drink can easily be poured. Doing a real friend check. Support each other. I need eight people posting the message not sharing it, to show you’re always there when someone needs to talk. I have an idea of who will say done.

WHO ARE MY 10
💙🖤

All, It is with sadness to report that we have lost another 808th Engineer Veteran. Our Condolences to the Lott Family. ...
07/20/2021

All,
It is with sadness to report that we have lost another 808th Engineer Veteran. Our Condolences to the Lott Family. We will all remember Our Brother SSG Lott for his friendship and supporting others. God Bless his Family.

How's it going 808th Engineers. Sound Off for a Battle Buddy Check!!!
05/25/2021

How's it going 808th Engineers. Sound Off for a Battle Buddy Check!!!

05/19/2021
Khamisiyah Area - Units Exposed List

Good morning 808th Engineers,
Here is a good read on those of us that were down wind of the Khamisiyah Pit Demolition during March 10-31, 1991. Please note that the 808th Engineers were under the 864th Engineer Battalion during this time.

Distinct Units Exposed March 10-13, 1991
Khamisiyah Pit Demolition

PLEASE do not think this is an all inclusive list. It took the DOD several months to add units from the National Guard and Reserve units that were also in the area.
Also, some veterans who were in the area of Khamisiyah when the DOD was first forced to admit to the exposures STILL have not yet received a letter from the DOD telling them they may have been exposed.
If your unit is not listed (as mine is not, yet units near us are listed) send a note to the DOD Gulf War Illness investigative team and let them know.
[email protected]
Maybe someday the list will be complete enough to help other soldiers.
Note: I listed The Units the best I could!
As some MAY NOT be with Their Parent Unit, due to The "jumbled" List that I got!
Thanks to Sandflea for this!!!

http://www.desert-storm.com/soldiers/pit.html

VII th Corps Tactical Command Post Tactical Command Post, VII th Corps Field Artillery Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment 2nd Corps Support Command (Logistics Group) 1st INF DIV. 3rd Brigade,2 AD (FWD) Task Force 1/41 Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Armor Di...

03/26/2021

To All 808th Engineers,
Please note that I am trying to get an awards list together for those of us that deployed to Operation Desert Shield/ Desert Storm 1990-1991. There is an award that was not presented to those that participated in the campaign and was not given to us. If you would call me at the following number below to help piece this together that it would be appreciated.

Also, if anyone has information on the following Cmd. Staff during our time at the unit for Desert Shield/ Desert Storm personnel listed below that would be able to help. Please inform me on the phone call.

CPT Robert O. Delley
1SG Roger A. Williams
SFC Curtis Jones, Sr.
SGT Laverne Baker

Thank you,

1SG John Tamez
USAR (R)
(832)438-2986(m)

02/25/2021

February 24. 1991 was the beginning of the ground war for Operation Desert Storm. After 39 days of a devastating air campaign, the U.S. led coalition began to liberate Kuwait and systematically destroy most of Saddam Hussein and Iraq’s army. We thank all who selflessly served and sacrificed in Operation Desert Storm.

Photos from The 808th Engineer Company Veterans Association (Houston, Tx)'s post
12/12/2020

Photos from The 808th Engineer Company Veterans Association (Houston, Tx)'s post

Intruding the new AGSU. Army green service uniform. Retiree Style
12/11/2020

Intruding the new AGSU. Army green service uniform. Retiree Style

12/02/2020

Mr. Barrett,
Have you heard any other updates on Mr. Ed Hill? Last we heard was he was still at Clear Lake Regional. Any new updates?

Here are some photos that Ronnie Scholars dug up last week. Ronnie Scholars, Daniel LeBean, John Tamez, and Knowles. I d...
11/09/2020

Here are some photos that Ronnie Scholars dug up last week. Ronnie Scholars, Daniel LeBean, John Tamez, and Knowles. I do believe on the second group photo was Kevin Simton. In the horizon Kuwait City was on Fire in the distance. Lastly you can see a convoy of military equipment.

808th Engineers another link for those that have not seen this. Gulf War Veterans' IllnessesCertain illnesses are associ...
11/04/2020
VA.gov | Veterans Affairs

808th Engineers another link for those that have not seen this.

Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses
Certain illnesses are associated with Gulf War service in the Southwest Asia theater of military operations from August 2, 1990 to present. Medically unexplained illnesses (also commonly referred to as Gulf War illness or Chronic Multi-symptom illness) are a significant concern for some Veterans who served during the Gulf War.
For VA benefit purposes, Gulf War service is active military duty in any of the following areas in the Southwest Asia theater of military operations at any time August 2, 1990 to present. This includes Veterans who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom (2003-2010) and Operation New Dawn (2010-2011).

Iraq
Kuwait
Saudi Arabia
The neutral zone between Iraq and Saudi Arabia
Bahrain
Qatar
The United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.)
Oman
Gulf of Aden
Gulf of Oman
Waters of the Persian Gulf, the Arabian Sea, and the Red Sea
The airspace above these locations

https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/gulfwar/reports/index.asp

VA offers eligible Veterans a free Gulf War Registry health exam to find possible long-term health problems related to Gulf War service. VA also offers health care, disability compensation, and other benefits to eligible Veterans. Their dependents and survivors may also be eligible for benefits.
https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/gulfwar/index.asp-

Apply for and manage the VA benefits and services you’ve earned as a Veteran, Servicemember, or family member—like health care, disability, education, and more.

808th Engineers here is another link for the Gulf War and HealthVolume 10: Update of Health Effects of Serving in the Gu...
11/04/2020
Gulf War and Health: Volume 10: Update of Health Effects of Serving in the Gulf War, 2016

808th Engineers here is another link for the Gulf War and Health
Volume 10: Update of Health Effects of Serving in the Gulf War, 2016. If you would look to the right side of the page there is a blue tab that reads - Download FREE PDF.
https://www.nap.edu/catalog/21840/gulf-war-and-health-volume-10-update-of-health-effects

Download a PDF of "Gulf War and Health" by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine for free.

VA and research organizations continue to evaluate possible causes of Gulf War Veterans' chronic multisymptom illnesses,...
11/04/2020
VA.gov | Veterans Affairs

VA and research organizations continue to evaluate possible causes of Gulf War Veterans' chronic multisymptom illnesses, including exposure to oil well fires.

Join the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry to create a snapshot of your health and help us learn more about potential health effects.

1991, Iraqi armed forces ignited oil well fires, producing dense clouds of soot, liquid, aerosols and gases
Plumes of billowing smoke remained low to the ground, in some areas enveloping U.S. military personnel
Exposures were highest during wintertime encampments in Saudi Arabia.
https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/gulfwar/sources/oil-well-fires.asp

Apply for and manage the VA benefits and services you’ve earned as a Veteran, Servicemember, or family member—like health care, disability, education, and more.

Major Larry Bubela, a former Commander of the 808th Engineer Company, has passed away. Funeral service information below...
09/25/2019

Major Larry Bubela, a former Commander of the 808th Engineer Company, has passed away. Funeral service information below:

09/18/2019
Today our hearts are heavy. Today we learned that the Lord has called another of his willing workers from labor to rewar...
09/18/2019

Today our hearts are heavy. Today we learned that the Lord has called another of his willing workers from labor to reward. A member of the 808th Family, Sgt. Horace L. Bussey. May the Lord grant him Peace, and the Holy Spirit's comfort upon his family. Rest In Heaven Brotha.

With a heavy heart The 808th Engineer Company Veterans Association pays respect and honor to Brother Veteran WWII-Mr Ros...
09/02/2019

With a heavy heart The 808th Engineer Company Veterans Association pays respect and honor to Brother Veteran WWII-Mr Roscoe Crider who passed on to be with the Lord last week. He was 99 years and 9 months of age, and the grandfather of VR-Bob Helton CDR, USCG, RETIRED.

Congratulations SFC Smith to your retirement!
07/14/2019

Congratulations SFC Smith to your retirement!

11/13/2018

Hard Times Create Strong Men, Strong Men Create Good Times, Good Times Create Weak Men, Weak Men Create Hard Times.

11/10/2018
04/23/2018

Greeting all! Just point of clarification for all. This is an association of former members of the 808th Engineer Company. We do not have any contact or affiliation with the reserve unit, personnel or the Army Reserve. As such, we do not have the unit's phone number or any information for the unit's activities. This group is maintained by volunteers and former unit members only. Thank you for understanding.

01/25/2018

Updated information for SFC JOHNSON SERVICES;
Place: Christian Community Life Church, 2100 Jame Bowie, Baytown TX
Viewing: February 2, 2018 between 6pm-8pm
Service: February 3, 2018 at 11am
Burial: February 5, 2018 at Houston National Cemetery 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77038

It’s with a deeply saddened heart that the news of SFC JOHNSON of 808th, 2nd Platoon, Desert Storm, has passed away this Sunday 01/21/2018. SFC JOHNSON also served in Vietnam. Rest In Peace SFC JOHNSON as you dwell in the house of the Lord.

01/22/2018

It’s with a deeply saddened heart that the news of SFC JOHNSON of 808th, 2nd Platoon, Desert Storm, has passed away this Sunday 01/21/2018. SFC JOHNSON also served in Vietnam. Rest In Peace SFC JOHNSON as you dwell in the house of the Lord.

As more information is given it will be posted! Nothing is known as of now about arrangements.

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To 808th Engineers Veterans to those that deployed to Operation Desert Shield/ Desert Storm. Please place this date on your calendar.
The 808th Engineer Company Veterans Association. What say ye about a 30 year Anniversary?
808th Engineers Veteran Buddy Check !! How are you out there?
808th Engineers Veteran Buddy Check!!
Anyone here serve in the early 90s with my father, Richard La Fuente?
Heads up To All 808th Engineers:
SGT Barbara Hasselbach has finally been released for burial. It has been several months since her death and we can now announce that there will be a Memorial Service for her. They will intern her at the VA cremation site in Houston, Texas. There are more details to come for the date of the Memorial Service.
*Special note - The 808th Engineers Admin. Team will inform all that there may be twenty personnel allow to attend due to COVID restrictions, and the VA guidelines that they have in place. It will be clarified with the next announcement for Hasselbach’ s Memorial Service.

Sincerely,

808th Engineers Admin Team
Hey whatever happen to "RAJ"

Rajindranth Debesingh
For All 808th Engineers that deployed to Operation Desert Shield/ Storm 90-91.

Here is a Capital Hill Gulf War discussion Forum that you need to listen to. It's very important that we have the right information for our group.
VA Presumptive List
Topics:
Chronic Diseases Diagnosed After Discharge
Tropical Diseases
Prisoners of War
Veterans Exposed to Herbicides (Agent Orange)
Veterans Exposed to Radiation
Gulf War Veterans
Mustard Gas and Lewisite Exposure
Veterans Exposed to Contaminated Camp Lejeune Water
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Secondary Conditions

Particulate Matter Exposures
The Secretary recently concluded the first iteration of a newly formed internal VA process to review scientific evidence to support rulemaking, resulting in the recommendation to consider creation of new presumptions of service connection for respiratory conditions based on VA’s evaluation of a National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine report and other evidence. VA’s review supports initiation of rulemaking to address the role that particulate matter pollution plays in generating chronic respiratory conditions, which may include asthma, rhinitis and sinusitis for Veterans who served in the Southwest Asia theater of operations during the Persian Gulf War and/or after September 19, 2001, or in Afghanistan and Uzbekistan during the Persian Gulf War.

“VA is establishing a holistic approach to determining toxic exposure presumption going forward. We are moving out smartly in initiating action to consider these and other potential new presumptions, grounded in science and in keeping with my authority as Secretary of VA,” said Secretary McDonough.

VA is initiating rulemaking to consider adding respiratory conditions, which may include asthma, sinusitis and rhinitis, to the list of chronic disabilities based on an association with military service in Southwest Asia, Afghanistan and Uzbekistan during the covered periods of conflict. VA will conduct broad outreach efforts to reach impacted Veterans and it encourages them to participate in the rulemaking process.

For more information, visit our website at Airborne Hazards and Burn Pit Exposures – Public Health.
808th Engineers, It is with sadness that the team received a call last night from SGT Freeman that informed us that SGT Barbara Hasleback passed away a day ago. There is no news of any arrangements as of yet.
Is there any 808th ENGINEER Veteran that deployed during 1990-1991 have a UMR manifest.
Memorial Day
Is a federal holiday in the United States for honoring and mourning the military personnel who have died in the performance of their military duties while serving in the United States Armed Forces.[2] The holiday is observed on the last Monday of May. The holiday was formerly observed on May 30 from 1868 to 1970.[3]
Many people visit cemeteries and memorials on Memorial Day to honor and mourn those who died while serving in the U.S. Military. Many volunteers place an American flag on graves of military personnel in national cemeteries.
Memorial Day is also considered the unofficial start of summer in the United States,[4] while Labor Day, the first Monday of September, marks the unofficial start of autumn.
Two other days celebrate those who have served or are serving in the U.S. military: Armed Forces Day (which is earlier in May), an unofficial U.S. holiday for honoring those currently serving in the armed forces, and Veterans Day (on November 11), which honors those who have served in the United States Armed Forces.[5]

References
1. "Memorial Day". History.com.
2. Jump up to: a b "Memorial Day". United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Archived from the original on May 27, 2010. Retrieved May 28, 2010.
3. 36 U.S.C. § 116
4. Yan, Holly. "Memorial Day 2016: What you need to know". CNN. Retrieved May 31,2016.
5. Kickler, Sarah (May 28, 2012). "Memorial Day vs. Veterans Day". baltimoresun.com. Retrieved April 7, 2014.

Memorial Day Facts
1. Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day.
2. The holiday began as a way to honor soldiers who died in the Civil War, but the day now honors all U.S. veterans who have sacrificed their lives.
3. There’s a specific way to display the American flag on Memorial Day, according to the U.S. Flag Code: hoist the flag quickly up to full staff at sunrise, then lower to half-staff until noon, and then return to the top of the staff.
4. Many veterans, as well as friends and family of veterans, make a pilgrimage to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., over Memorial Day weekend.
5. In 1971, Memorial Day was established as a federal holiday taking place on the last Monday in May.
6. Poppies have become a symbol of Memorial Day because they are mentioned in a 1915 poem by Canadian soldier John McCrae, “In Flanders Fields.”
7. Many Americans mark Memorial Day with an official moment of remembrance at 3 p.m. local time.
8. During the 3 p.m. Moment of Remembrance on Memorial Day, by all military branches should stop activity and respect those that have passed.
9. Traditionally, American presidents give a Memorial Day speech at Arlington National Cemetery at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
10. New York was the first state to recognize Memorial Day as an official holiday.
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