The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


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2010-Pitts11.JPGWatching the showDave Collins, his son-in-law, Dickie Dickerson, Ms Rosemary, Linda Dickerson, and Greg Malnar.
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2010-Pitts10.JPGWatching the showTom Roman, Byron Kurtgis, wife Lisa, and Ernest Correia observe Dave Collins serving as master of ceremonies.
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red1-2010.jpgThe RedlegsAttending the 35th Inf Regt reunion from the 2/9th Arty are: (L to R) Mike Kurtgis, Dennis Munden, Tom Roman, Don Keith, John Cashin, Ed Thomas, Dennis Dauphin, Greg Malnar, Gary Dean Springer, Ed Moor, Bert Landau, and Jerry Orr.
Photo courtesy of Steve Rainbolt.
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2010-Pitts20.JPGThe Recon ManNo one is prouder of the 35th Inf Regt Recon Team than Wiley Dodd. Wiley serves as the Assn's Sergeant-at-Arms. Willie Smith is seated at right.
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2010-Pitts31.JPGThe Recon GuysRecon Team member Willie Smith greets a friend at Wiley Dodd's table.
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2010-Pitts25.JPGThe Morning AfterDeparting early Sunday morning: Dennis Dauphin (2/9), George Keener and Past Assn President Dick Arnold (35th).
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2010-Pitts16.JPGThe Main Event: 35th's Saturday Night BanquetAll redleges wearing their Arty Shirts: Gary Dean Springer, Ed Thomas, and Dennis Munden.
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bertku.jpgThe Big Moment!The big moment has arrived! Capt Dave Collins attaches the "Bert-ku" award to the recipient. His "buddy" Ed Thomas is about to fall over laughing.
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2010-Pitts14.JPGThe "Bert-Ku" AwardEd Thomas rattles off Bert Landau's many achievements while Dave Collins presents the "Bert-Ku" award (which attaches to the rear 40).
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2010-Pitts.jpgTelling war storiesCapt Dave Collins & Jerry Walling (C-1-35) listen intently as Diane Kammerer, wife of deceased 2/9th Arty FO Lt Tom Kammerer, tells her story.
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2010-Pitts3.JPGTasting the goodiesJim Beddingfield takes a big bite next to wife Linda. Host Roy Hoffman stands behind the bar.
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red3-2010.jpgTable ShotSeated at Table 24: Jackie Dauphin, Barb Keith, and Lorraine Knight. Standing are Dennis Dauphin, Greg Malnar, Lisa Kurtgis, Byron Kurtgis, and Mike Kurtgis. Photo courtesy of Steve Rainbolt.
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