The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


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Joe_Turner.jpgBanquetFirst-Timer! Joe Turner was the FDC guy for "A" Battery during his 66-67 tour. Joe is a CPA residing in Aston, PA.
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Lynne_Jeanne.jpgPhoto ShootEmotional reunion of daughter & mother: Lynne Krause and Jeanne Griffin Smith attend the reunion. Jeanne's fiance', Lt Roger Fulkerson, was KIA. Roger never knew he had a daughter. See the War Story link entitled "Roger & Me", sub-titled "Chasing The Past Until It Catches Up With You".
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HighSkyReno.jpgWelcome to Reno, Nevada!The Circus Circus Hotel was the 2009 home of the 35th Inf Regt annual reunion. Beautiful blue skies and clear weather greeted the attendees.
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Lynne,Jeanne.jpgThe Photo ShootWonderful reunion! Daughter Lynne Krause (right) finds birth-Mom Jeanne Griffin Smith. A very touching and emotional story involving FO Lt Roger Fulkerson who was KIA at the battle of Duc Lap.
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Lynne,Mike,Jeanne2.jpgPhoto ShootFO Lt Mike Kurgis was a close friend of KIA Roger Fulkerson and played a key role in the story of the wonderful reunion....30 years after the fact.
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GDSfamily.jpgBanquetSpringer & son. FO Gary Dean Springer arranged to have his son Scott and girlfriend Courtney attend the Banquet Finale of the reunion.
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GDS,Roman,Keith.jpgThe Hospitality SuiteThe Redlegs: Gary Dean Springer, Tom Roman, and Don Keith represent the 2/9th Arty.
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Connolly,_Corriea.jpgCocktail PartyThere they are! Jim Connolly and Ernest Correia enjoy the special joint reception for C-1-35 and the 2/9th Arty.
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Bowling-Johnson.jpgThe Hospitality SuiteSuch BS! Hal Bowling and Art Johnson chuckle over the many tales told in the Hospitality Suite.
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Collins.jpg2009 Business MeetingCpt Dave Collins, C-1-35, addresses the annual business meeting of the 35th Inf Regt. Dave is the Scholarships Chair.
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Dunn,_etal.jpgThe Hospitality SuiteDavid Dunn, Bobby Day, Hal Bowling & Art Johnson. Bobby seems to be telling David one version of a war story and Hal tells Art what REALLY happened.
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Dunn,_Day.jpgThe Hospitality SuiteDistinguished men of A/2/35: David Dunn and Bobby Day.
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