The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


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Banquet-9.JPGSaturday Evening BanquetOutgoing 35th Assn President Jim Beddingfield accepts gift from new President Bill Henson.
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Banquet-6.JPGBanquet TimeThe lovely Lois Dykstra and and husband Pete of A/2/35.
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Banquet-7.JPGSaturday Evening BanquetBobby Day of A/2/35 and his wife.
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Banquet-8.JPGMr. PresidentNewly-elected 35th Inf Regt Assn Bill Henson makes his first address at the Banquet.
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Banquet-1.JPGRedleg Banquet TableFO Dennis Munden in his Arty shirt next to "Moon" Mullins. That's Joe Turner in the dark suit.
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Banquet-2.JPGRedleg Banquet TableJerry Orr and Ed Moor in their bright artillery red 2/9th shirts.
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Banquet-3.JPGSaturday Evening BanquetMartha Henderson, wife of Joe Henderson, takes a moment to speak with Mike Kurtgis, Lorraine Knight, Barb Keith, and Jackie Dauphin at the redleg table.
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Banquet-4.JPGThe Grunt TableChris Dunn, grins heartily at the camera, even though she hates having a picture taken. Next to her is husband David Dunn, platoon leader of A/2/35 back in Nam.
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Banquet-5.JPGSaturday Evening BanquetRichard Strawn, who looks like he is still very much "combat ready", sits with Hal Bowling at the A/2/35 table.
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VaB-1.JPGWelcome to Virginia Beach!Hah! Joke's on you. This is the "old" Cavalier with its very impressive architectural front and manicured name in "bold bush" font, but it was closed. Gotta go across the street to the "real" location.
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VaB-2.JPGThe real Cavalier HotelYes...now you have arrived. The place was full and parking was tight, but it was very comfy with lots of things to see and do nearby.
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VaB-3.JPGThe Cavalier Oceanfront HotelYep..that's it! The Atlantic Ocean right at your feet.
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