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Bert_s_Yacht.JPGView from the CondoThere in the distance, you can see Bert's yacht, aka, "USS Landau".
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Roeder_Pavilion.JPGOur HostRedleg Bert Landau, with cup in hand, welcomes TOC member Jim Connolly at the Friday evening party. To the left is the Co-Host of the party, Dave Collins, who commanded C-1-35 with Lt Bert Landau as his Forward Observer. A very special event planned by Dave and Bert in a very upscale environment. Weren't we fortunate!
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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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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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Roeder_Pavilion4.JPGHost & GuestHost Bert Landau greets guest Craig McGowan of C-1-35.
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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_Pavilion6.JPGThe WinnerWinner of the 50/50 drawing, Linda Curtis (center) chats with Martha Henderson (left). Linda donated the winnings back to the 35th in memory of KIA Lt Roger Fulkerson. At right is Association Past President Jim Beddingfield and his wife.
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Dick_Arnold.JPGThe Annual Memorial ServiceThe duty falls to Past Association President Dick Arnold to begin the slide show memorial of all the KIAs from Vietnam. The pictures include the men of the 2/9th who were KIA with members of the 35th. This annual memorial is to demonstrate that these men will never be forgotten.
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In_Memoriam.JPGSaturday Evening BanquetThe Grand Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza was the site of the annual Banquet honoring the fallen.
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J_Orr-1.JPGJerry Orr's photosJerry Orr and John "Moon" Mullins are pointing fingers at the Hunter Steakhouse, a short walk from the Crowne Plaza reunion hotel. The Steakhouse served very large portions; you got a full tummy for a good price. Seated at right is Steve Sykora, attending his first 35th Inf Regt reunion. Steve was on hand for our "historic reunion" at Ft Sill in 2013.
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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-4.JPGJerry Orr's photosConfab at the Hunter Steakhouse, San Diego on Thursday evening.
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