The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


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War_Story.JPGGetting preparedOutgoing 35th Assn President Joe Henderson (right) knows he needs some "heavy refreshment" before listening to yet another great Don Keith "war story".
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The_Plotting_thickens___.JPGPlotting the Invasion, Pt 2"Now, let's see...if I put the Artillery over here, and they sit over there...........

The Seating Chart "war" has begun!
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The_Ladies.JPGMeet Me at the BarThe Ladies enjoy cocktails from the terrace of the Lexington Hotel...enjoying both the drinks and the view.
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Thank_You_Hero.JPGThank You, Vietnam Veterans!Ms Rebecca Richards, a lifelong supporter of the men who served in Vietnam to serve our country and preserve freedom around the world, arranged to have 270 "Hero Cards" sent to the Lexington Hotel for distribution at the annual closing banquet on Saturday night.

Thank YOU, Rebecca!
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Special_meal.JPGNight outEnjoying the cuisine of Jacksonville.............
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Seat_Diagram.JPGSecret MapHere is the all-important seating chart (decoded) for the Saturday night banquet. Don't tell.
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Seating_Chart.JPGSeat SelectionDon Keith, center, seems to be asking, "You really know how to do this?" as Mike Kurtgis observes.
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Redlegs_in_Hosp_Suite.JPGThe Redleg Regulars(Standing) Dennis Dauphin, Webmasters, www.themightyninth.org
Don Keith, Joe Henderson, outgoing President of the 35th Regt Assn, and Wayne Crochet.
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Raffle_Quilt.JPGA very nice prize!This beautiful handmade quilt with the eagle and the flag was raffled off at the closing banquet.
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Proud_Grandad.JPGDave CollinsC-1-35 Company Commander Dave Collins poses with his grandson David near the podium of the memorial to our lost soldiers. Dave said his grandson "had a lot of questions" about what he saw at the Banquet ceremonies.
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Plotting_Strategy.JPGThe Normandy Invasion strategy session?No, it just looks like it. Ed Thomas reviews the seating selection chart for the Saturday night banquet. This has been an annual ritual, oftentimes contentious, on where we sit.
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Pete___Lois.JPGA-2-35Pete & Lois Dystra

Photo courtesy of David Dunn
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