Hello Hessians; For many years now, Mr. Fred Ringer of Victorville, California, has been the editor of the 'RINGER' newsletter, and kept all the descendants of this Hessian soldier informed about activities and happy or unhappy events in that 'big family'. Every year he mailed a copy of his report to me, and last year at Christmas time, he thanked me for my support (see archives). This year he informed me and all others, that this will be his last newsletter, that he will be resigning and he is looking for someone within his many 'cousins' ro take over this rewarding job. I herewith want to thank Fred Ringer for his dedication and his efforts to honour his Hessian ancestor and to keep his memory alive. Perhaps I could encourage him to donate his material to the S.A.R Library in Kentucky, to help future family researchers to find their roots. Best wishes and happy retirement, John Helmut Merz, (btw. George Ringer was the son of the Hessian Johann Michael Ringer)