NC-7.jpgThe FO wives32 viewsJackie Dauphin and Mercy Kurtgis chat in the Hospitality Suite. Their husbands were Forward Observers (FO) serving with the 2/9th FA in support of the 35th Infantry Regiment.
NC-12.jpg"Smilin' Jack"32 viewsHis name is really Bill Burdick, who served with A/B/Recon units.
NC-13.jpgA Reunion "Regular"32 viewsYou 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.
NC-16.jpgWhite-haired FOs31 viewsTwo 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.
NC-1~0.jpgThe Hilton Charlotte30 viewsThe beautiful interior of the Hilton Charlotte Lobby.
NC-17.jpgAll Rise!30 viewsThe 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.
NC-8.jpgFDC Man28 viewsAfter serving with an FO Party, Greg Malnar became a key member of the FDC (Fire Direction Center) of "A" Battery, 2/9th FA.
NC-18.JPGMeeting an old friend28 viewsErnest Correia (TOC-HHC) chats with Gary "Dean" Springer. Old war veterans meet again at the 35th reunion.
NC-2~0.jpgThe Hilton Charlotte27 viewsLook up in the Lobby and see the sky! A skylight view as you enter.
NC-16a.jpgLet the Banquet begin!27 viewsJackie Dauphin, Mercy Kurtgis and Bert Landau awaiting the Banquet meal.