Fred with Association wreath
In addition to fundraising and publicity support, the Association was recognized for its support for our active duty troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. We also were part of the ceremony with our wreath.
Inscription on center stone
This lists the battlefield honors awarded to the 506th.
Recognition for donors
This plaque was given by the Association to Eugene Morelli, and a similar one to Glenn Goodwin, in recognition for their generous support.
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Closeup of the wreath
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Eugene Morelli, creator of the sculpture, and MAJ Dar Place, 4th Brigade Combat Team XO. The nephew of Eugene's wife fought with the 506th in Afghanistan, then died in a traffic accident after he returned. Eugene and his wife, artist Joan Zygmunt, donated the magnificent sculpture to the memorial.
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506th Regiment Association President Don Theis, sculptor Eugene Morelli, MAJ Darman Place, John and Marcia Lally discuss the sculpture.
506th Association wreath
This wreath from the association was placed at the monument and dedication by Fred May and John Lally; Fred developed the concept and Marcia Lally created the wreath.
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Eugene Morelli is the sculptor of the Eagle bronze, and Glenn Goodwin, a Nashville contractor, contributed the materials and did the construction for the dramatic plaza. Dar Place is 4th BCT XO, COL Sean Jenkins is CO and SGM Coop is the brigade's sergeant major.
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Regimental leaders past and present pay homage to the 506th fallen warriors: Honorary Command Sergeant Major Bob Nichols, COL Sean Jenkins, Command Sergeant Major Coop and Honorary Colonel of the regiment, COL Bob Seitz prepare to salute the central monument of the memorial.
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COL Sean Jenkins, 4th Brigade Combat Team CO
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Don Theis is the president of the 506th Airborne Infantry Association. He represented the Association at the funeral of Matthew Zygmunt, a 506th veteran of Afghanistan. Their conversations about the memorial led to the contribution.
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Don and Fred recognize contributors. Fred is the Association's Active Duty Liaison.
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The current active duty and honorary leadership of the Currahees. Honorary Colonel of the Brigade, COL (Ret) Bob Seitz, second from the left, is a member of the Board of Directors of the 506th Association, one of the most active members in visiting wounded veterans. He was recently honored as one of the Distinguished Member of the Regiment (DMOR). The honorary command sergeant major of the brigade is CSM (Ret) Robert G. Nichols, at right.
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This magnificent bronze eagle, with nearly a five-foot wingspread, is mounted on a granite column at the entrance to the Currahee! Memorial
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Two generations of hard-core vets (no, I don't mean the lady!) John Lally and a current Screaming Eagle. For more information, check out the 506th Association website (506infantry.org) or contact John, Fred May or Bruce Moore.