Last additions - 35th Reunion - 2023
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NC-16a.jpgLet the Banquet begin!Jackie Dauphin, Mercy Kurtgis and Bert Landau awaiting the Banquet meal.Sep 12, 2023
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NC-18.JPGMeeting an old friendErnest Correia (TOC-HHC) chats with Gary "Dean" Springer. Old war veterans meet again at the 35th reunion.Sep 12, 2023
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NC-17.jpgAll Rise!The entrance of the Color Guard presenting the Flags is the signal for the start of the Banquet Ceremonies, followed by the honoring of the KIAs of the 35th Inf Regt and the 2/9th Field Artillery.Sep 12, 2023
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NC-16.jpgWhite-haired FOsTwo veterans of field combat with the 2/9th FA, Lt Ed Thomas and Lt Gary "Dean" Springer await the evening meal. At right is Dean's daughter Kelly, attending as a Guest.Sep 12, 2023
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NC-15.jpg"Just Be Patient"Bert Landau (2/9th FA) seems to be telling his son Dr John Landau to "be patient" as the food service was slow in arriving. The choices of the night were chicken or beef tips with orange sherbet for dessert.Sep 12, 2023
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NC-14.jpg"Here's To You"Lt Mike Kurtgis, an FO and helo pilot with the 2/9th FA, wife Mercy and Jackie Dauphin, lift their glasses in a toast at the "Happy Hour" prior to the Saturday Night banquet.Sep 12, 2023
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NC-13.jpgA Reunion "Regular"You can always count on seeing the smiling face of Jim Connolly. Jim served as a member of the TOC (Tactical Operatons Center), a joint unit effort with the 35th and the 2/9th FA.Sep 12, 2023
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MC-13.jpgGot him again!This time, Sgt John Morgan points the finger at Capt Dave Collins. But this time it is just friendly banter. John served in the Saturday night Banquet ceremonies with the Color Guard.Sep 12, 2023
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NC-12.jpg"Smilin' Jack"His name is really Bill Burdick, who served with A/B/Recon units.Sep 12, 2023
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NC-11.jpg"It Wasn't Me!"Capt Dave Collins protesting his innocence. Lord knows what he is accused of. Dave was the Master of Ceremonies at our Friday Night excursion to the Mecklenburg Brewery for a German dinner.Sep 12, 2023
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NC-10.jpg"Oil Can"James Cooke, nickname "Oil Can", served with C-1-35. James is a "world traveler" with strong roots in Ireland.Sep 12, 2023
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NC-9.jpg(Standing) Lt Bert Landau and son, Dr John Landau stand behind Jackie Dauphin and Mercy Kurtgis. Bert was recently reunited with his son thru DNA testing.Sep 12, 2023
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