The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


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Selling_Tickets.JPG"You want HOW many???Terry Savely mans the Registration Table offering raffle tickets for sale. The 50/50 drawing split this year was $1,100, a nice, tidy sum to the winner. And, the winner was Ms Linda Curtis, guest of 2/9th Redleg Mike Kurtgis. She donated the winnings back to the 35th in memory of Lt Roger Fulkerson, an FO from the 2/9th serving with the 35th in the field. Roger was the best friend of Mike Kurtgis. Fulkerson was KIA in a firefight.
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Roeder_Pavilion5.JPGAnyone call for artillery?Veterans who supported the 35th in the field pose for a photo shoot. From left, party Host Bert Landau, Webmaster Dennis Dauphin, FDC and FO Party guy Greg Malnar, Ed Moor, FO and pilot Mike Kurtgis, TOC members Joe Henderson, Jim Connolly, and Ernie Correia; Steve Sykora, and Jerry Orr. Escaping the photo was FO Ed Thomas.
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Roeder_Pavilion3.JPGBBQ FeastMembers of the redleg faction include Jerry Orr sitting next to Mike Kurtgis (who looks like his horse came in last), "Smilin' Joe Henderson and his lovely wife Martha.
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Crowne_Plaza~0.JPGBright & SunnyThe sun shone brightly on the reunion. The Crowne Plaza was decorated in Hawaiian-style format. The Hospitality Suite was fully stocked and loaded with the usual goodies and conveniently located in the hotel.
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Dauphin-Farmer.JPGCONNECTED!!Participating in the Saturday morning business meeting was: (left) 1SG Jack Farmer, attending his first reunion and Dennis Dauphin, creator and Webmaster of "The Mighty Ninth" website. Jack saw my redleg hat and shirt and asked, "Did you know our FO, Lt Carlton Epps?"

Answer: You BET I do! Lt Epps was one of the more recently located redlegs of the 2/9th.
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Roeder_Pavilion2.JPGEyes frontDave Collins provides a "Welcome" speech to the assembled guests at Bert Landau's condo pavilion.
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Doc_J_Golf.JPGFriday Morning golf outingSet to tee off is Past President of the 35th, Don "Doc" Johnson. Note Don's "open foot" sandals which don't quite match the expectations for proper golfing footwear. The Starter told Don never to wear those sandals again, as they violated every military regulation on the books, including the EPA Regulation against virulent & foul smells.
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Roeder_Pavilion4.JPGHost & GuestHost Bert Landau greets guest Craig McGowan of C-1-35.
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Fred_Oliver_Golf.JPGJ Fred OliverRedleg J. Fred Oliver of the 2/9th, a resident and developer in San Diego, tees off on the back nine. Note the landmark called "Loma Point" sitting out in the Pacific. This is truly a scenic golf course. Fred coordinated with Don "Doc" Johnson in getting tee times for the golfers.
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J_Orr-4.JPGJerry Orr's photosConfab at the Hunter Steakhouse, San Diego on Thursday evening.
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J_Orr-3.JPGJerry Orr's photosHunter Steakhouse, San Diego. At right is FO and Loach pilot Mike Kurtgis.
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J_Orr-2.JPGJerry Orr's photosThe 2/9th Redlegs attending the annual 35th reunion also attended the Friday night party with C-1-35 at Bert Landau's condo in San Diego. It was a catered affair with very scenic views outside the condo party pavilion. It has become a traditional event of sorts, organized by Bert and Dave Collins, company commander of C-1-35.
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