Memorial Day 2006

Memorial Day, according to MemorialDay.org, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service. One day to honor those that have paid the ultimate price, I don't think so. We should remember them every single day we live in this nation. Just like we wake up every morning and give Thanks to God for giving us this day, we should also Thank God for giving us those brave individuals who answered the call and paid the ultimate price.

As a veteran, I have nothing but the highest respect and honor for my fellow veterans and active duty military men and women. When it comes to those Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines that have died in the line of performing their duty something greater comes over me. A sense that I owe them an honor that I can never begin to offer properly. So I do what I can. I will raise the flag with Pride and Honor that I was part of a great organization that made men of such caliber and grateful to be born in a nation that has had such men living among us.

Enjoy Your Memorial Day.

ALL REGISTRY UNITS ARE ONLINE

Good news. Just in time for the Memorial Day Weekend. All units represented in the REGISTRY are now online.

Additionally, the gallery has its images restored.

Now we can begin regular updates. Thank you for your patience.

Registry Update

As of 6:15pm Central Time, we currently have the registry pages online for

• 1st Battalion 6th Infantry (1/6 Infantry)
• 2nd Battalion 6th Infantry (2/6 Infantry)
• 287th Military Police Co.
• 2nd Battle Group 6th Infantry (2BTG/6 Infantry)
• 279th Station Hospital
• 298th Army Band
  

The rest will be coming online throughout the course of the upcoming week. I thank you for your patience and, above all, continued support. Dave.

Up and Running....well sort of

We are up and running but not at 100%. The registry database is not fully functional. We should have it all under control by the weekend.

Thanks
David

Pardon The Interruption

Please pardon the interruption in service. It seems that the Webhost provider has migrated to a new server so it may be a couple of hours before we have full access to the website. In the meantime, rest assured BerlinBrigade.com has NOT gone off the air.


Thanks
David Guerra
BerlinBrigade.com

04/16/06 Update

The Unit Registry has been updated. What's going on? Twice in one month????

04/02/06: Registry Update

FINALLY!!! The unit registry has been updated. More updates coming.

3/4/06: Just Checking In

Greetings All. I am checking in after an unexpected hiatus. There were some family issues that came up, things are back to normal. Unresolved issues will be addressed within the next few work days. Additionally, the Registry Database will be updated throughout the weekend.

Thanks for your continued support.
Dave

HAPPY 2006

A very heartfelt New Year wish goes out to everyone. May 2006 be better than 2005.

Website Update
1. Greetings to Ms.J's American History Class at Millard South High School. We hope you enjoy your visit to BerlinBrigade.com. If you have any questions about West Berlin, the Berlin Brigade, or the soldiers who served there do not hesitate to ask. There are plenty of resources here.

2. The Commerce page has been updated to include all the Cafepress Stores for all your BerlinBrigade.com gear.

3. Registry Update will be done this weekend (1/28-1/29)

Thanks
Dave

MERRY CHRISTMAS - HAPPY HANUKKAH - HAPPY KWANZAA

HERE IS WISHING EACH AND EVERYONE

A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY SEASON

A WONDERFUL 2007

AND MOST OF ALL A WONDERFUL LIFE!!!

Thanks
Dave Guerra
BerlinBrigade.com

SFC Jonathan Tessar (Berlin Vet)

Sgt. 1st Class Jonathan Tessar, 36, most recently stationed at Fort Campbell, Ky., was killed in action in Iraq, Monday, Oct. 31, 2005, by an improvised explosive device while serving while serving his country with the U.S. Army.

Jonathan was raised in Simi Valley and from the time he was a little boy, he dreamed of joining the Army and becoming, as he said it, "a Special Forces ranger with tattoos." He had a flat-top when flat-tops weren't fashionable. In almost 19 years of service to his county, he fulfilled his dreams. He was with the 101st Airborne Division and served in the Berlin Brigade and Desert Storm before joining the Special Forces. He served with the 10th Special Forces Group in Germany and Bosnia, the 96th Civil Affairs and at the JFK Special Warfare School as an instructor. In July 2004, he rejoined the Infantry that he loved. He looked forward to personally training soldiers and knew that they would be well-trained when he fought beside them in war. He had been serving as the first sergeant of Alpha Company "Gators," 2-502 Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Divison, and was well-respected by his soldiers and peers.

He was very brave and ready and willing to do anything for his country. He died with honor alongside his men.

He was a very dedicated and proud father to his three children, Jonathan Jr., Shanna and Mackenzie, and a supportive and loving husband to his wife, Nancy. Anyone who knew him knew how important his family was to him and he talked about them all the time. Jon was a very selfless person and would do anything to help anyone who needed it. He was known for his love of NASCAR and politics, and was always ready for a good debate with anyone who would oblige him.

Jonathan was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Marcia Tessar.

In addition to his wife and children, he is survived by his brother and sister-in-law William and Carla and their children, Brando, Kennedy and Dallas; brother and sister-in-law Steve and Marty Gallegos and their children, Joey and Nicole; aunt and uncle Tais and Arthur Chleborowitz; and uncle and aunt Joseph and Marian Tessar.

A service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11, at St. Peters Claver Church, at Cochran and Stow streets in Simi Valley. A final service and burial will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 14, at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Tessar Children College Fund, 2535 Townsgate Road, Suite 305, Westlake Village, CA 91362, attn: American Financial Network -- Keith Ellen.

The family was assisted by Reardon Simi Valley Funeral Home, 2636 Sycamore Drive, Simi Valley; www.caringfuneralservice.com.
Published in the Ventura County Star from 11/10/2005 - 11/13/2005.
ONLINE @ http://www.legacy.com/VenturaCountyStar/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=Lifestory&PersonId=15656389

Brigade Unit Gear (More Stuff)

That's right there is more unit gear online now. Check out the 4th BN 502nd INF, 5th BN 502nd INF, and 6th BN 502nd INF gear as well as Berlin Brigade gear:

• Berlin Brigade gear at: http://www.cafepress.com/berlinbrigade
• 4/502 Inf gear at: http://www.cafepress.com/4th502nd
• 5/502 Inf gear at: http://www.cafepress.com/5th502nd
• 6/502 Inf gear at: http://www.cafepress.com/6th502nd
  

More units coming online over the next few days.

Berlin Brigade Gear

Just in time for the holidays...Berlin Brigade gear is now available. Get your Shirts, Clocks, BBQ Aprons, and License Plate frames. Through our new partnership with Cafepress, we can now bring you BerlinBrigade.com gear straight to you. Click on the link below to check out the entire line of gear.



Our product line will be updated constantly so if you don't see something you like, either drop us a note at info@berlinbrigade.com or keep checking back. Thanks and Happy Holidays.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

I want to each and everyone a Wonderful and Happy Thanksgiving and a Joyous start to the Holiday Season.

Most of all to all the troops (no matter where you are) you are all truly in all our hearts and I wish you an AWESOME THANKSGIVING.

-Dave

Registry Updated

The Registry has been updated for the month of November 2005

Veteran's Day 2005

To everyone that came before us, everyone that was with us, and everyone that will come after us.

THANK YOU!!!

THE CRUSADES: CRESCENT & THE CROSS

THE CRUSADES: CRESCENT & THE CROSS

What Would You Be Willing To Give Up For Something You Believe In?

This November, The History Channel travels back in time for a historical, vivid and clear-eyed look at the first three Crusades, the battle between the Crescent and the Cross, which still shapes the Middle East and relations between the two great religions in our present-day world. These important events are reexamined in the global special presentation THE CRUSADES: CRESCENT & THE CROSS, a world premiere on The History Channel on Sunday, November 6th at 9-11 p.m. ET/PT and Monday, November 7 at 9-11 p.m. ET/PT.

Read the offical press release

MUG UPDATE

Everything piece of equipment is now working.
We start running the mugs on Tuesday 10/25/2005.

Thank you for your patience.

September Registry Update Info

The September entries for the Unit Registry have been updated.

MATT McINTOSH & JEFFERY W. PARKS (UPDATE 09/20)

ATTENTION: MATT McINTOSH & JEFFERY W. PARKS

The CQ Desk reports that Matt has checked in.

He reports that him, Jeff, and Billy (bayoubilly) are doing fine. They are safe even though Matt & Billy suffered damage to their homes. Jeff is working in Texas.

Matt has been asked to post more information as soon as he can.

1SG reports that Matt, Jeff, & Billy are accounted for and NOT AWOL.