The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


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Tic-TOC-Toe.JPGAmazing stuff here! Sgt Ernie Correia, 2/9th Arty (right), served in the 2/35th Bn TOC. He was followed by Sgt Jim Connolly (center) and he in turn was followed by Sgt Joe Henderson, left. So...we done it...Tic, TOC, Toe!
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SA-8.JPGTRIFECTA!!TRIFECTA - Part III: Sgt John Hayward served as FO Lt Don Keith's RTO. Would you believe that Don met THREE men who served with him at ONE reunion??? Just amazing!
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SA-7.JPGTRIFECTA!!TRIFECTA - Part II: FO Lt Don Keith is seated next to Sgt John "Doc" Brown. Sgt Brown helped Don load a wounded Cpt Nealon on to a MedEvac chopper along with Sp4 Stephen Peck (KIA) who was mortally wounded in a firefight on 6 March 1967.
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SA-6.JPGTRIFECTA!!Trifecta - Part I: at left is Sgt John Waldman who served as Lt Don Keith's RTO in 1967. It was John's first visit to a 35th Inf Regt reunion.
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SA-5.JPGProud RedlegLt Jim James, FO, 2/9th, proudly displays his order of "Arty Shirts" standing next to his wife Donice. It's Jim's second trip to a 35th Inf Regt reunion; Jim lives in the SA area.
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SA-4.JPGNew and OldJohn "Moon" Mullins, left, was a member of Maj Jerry Orr's TOC back in '68. It's Moon's first trip to a 35th Inf Regt reunion.
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SA-3.JPGBreakfast at the Crowne PlazaFO Lt Don Keith makes the rounds, talking to Pete Birrow and Terry Savely.
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SA-20.JPGParty Time! C-1-35 & 2/9th Arty at the LaMargaritaSgt John Waldman, right, had the distinction of having served with both Lt Dennis Dauphin and Lt Dennis Munden in the FDC, Lt Don Keith in the field, and a few others as John attended his first reunion. So glad to see you John!
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SA-2.JPGBreakfast at the Crowne Plaza"Who ordered the banana?" seems to be the question. Lt Bert Landau, FO, 2/9th, seated at left.
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SA-19.JPGParty Time! C-1-35 & 2/9th Arty at the LaMargaritaFO Lt Jim James and spouse Doniece arrived just a little late as Jim had to deal with his "double-booted" vehicle. But they had a great time!
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SA-18.JPGParty Time! C-1-35 & 2/9th Arty at the LaMargaritaReunion veterans Sgt Jim Connolly and Sgt Ernie Correia, are in attendance once again. Both Jim and Ernie served in the TOC with the 35th Battalion staff.
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SA-17.JPGParty Time! C-1-35 & 2/9th Arty at the LaMargaritaFirst-Timer Sgt Len Berkel and his lovely guest Nancy Cowan enjoy the party. Len arrived in Nam only to see the 2/9th Arty leave him behind and he was re-assigned to another Arty unit.
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