The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


Most viewed - 2-9th Encore Reunion
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WmWard-6.JPGIn Memory of Ronnie Mishima151 viewsDanny "Cowboy" Fort with coin.

Ronnie Mashima was a cannoneer in Bravo Battery with me and Danny Fort. He wanted very much to come to the reunion but was unable to. He sent 3 coins to me. He wanted me and Danny to have one and someone who remembered him to have the other. John Bowden remembered him well. Ronnie wanted in some way to be represented at the reunion.
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The_End.JPGTHE END!148 viewsJerry Orr relaxes at home after all the weeks and days of preparation for the ENCORE Reunion.

Photo courtesy of John "Moon" Mullins, a good friend and fellow co-organizer.
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Allin_Hall_3.JPGArrival146 viewsTelling war stories in the Lobby. Geary Burrows seems to have the floor. Terry Stuber at right, Bob Bowden on chair, J William Ward at right.
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Joe_H-13.JPGFarewell Dinner - Friday Evening @ Hilton Garden Inn141 viewsL to R: John & Barbara Bowden, J. William Ward, Danny Fort, and John Waldman.

Photo courtesy of Joe Henderson.
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WmWard-7.JPGRonnie Mishima140 viewsRonnie Mishima was a cannoneer in Bravo Battery with me and Danny Fort. He wanted very much to come to the reunion but was unable to. He sent 3 coins to me. He wanted me and Danny to have one and someone who remembered him to have the other. John Bowden remembered him well. Ronnie wanted in some way to be represented at the reunion.
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J_Turner_1.JPGArtillery Museum139 viewsIt as fantastically beautiful day to visit an outdoor artillery museum at Ft Sill.

Photo courtesy of Joe Turner
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WmWard-4.JPGThe 105mm howitzer, M1A1139 viewsYep...this is it. William Ward and John Bowden bring back memories of our famous cannon at the museum grounds.

Photo courtesy of William Ward.
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Allin_Hall_4.JPGArrival137 viewsOur ladies relax in the Lobby awaiting the next event.
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WmWard-5.JPGIn Memory of Ronnie Mishima136 viewsJohn Bowden with coin.

Ronnie Mashima was a cannoneer in Bravo Battery with me and Danny Fort. He wanted very much to come to the reunion but was unable to. He sent 3 coins to me. He wanted me and Danny to have one and someone who remembered him to have the other. John Bowden remembered him well. Ronnie wanted in some way to be represented at the reunion.
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Joe_H-11.JPGFarewell Dinner - Friday Evening @ Hilton Garden Inn135 viewsWayne Rayfield, Bob Wilson, John Cashin, Carlton Epps, John & Barbara Bowden.
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Joe_H_Sill-1.JPGArrival134 views"Hail, Hail, the gang's all here..." We arrive and venture out into Ft Sill. Posing in front of the former "Hi-Rise BOQ", now a Holiday Inn commercial establishment. {Please see "We Were There" individual photos on the web Homepage}

Photo courtesy of Joe Henderson.
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Joe_H-15.JPGFarewell Dinner - Friday Evening @ Hilton Garden Inn134 viewsSeated: Mr & Mrs Charles Skidmore, Bill Osterhout (guest of Jeff Labreck) and Jeff Labreck. Standing at ends: Kris & Samantha Nieto, daughters of redleg Sam Nieto, Sam, Jerry Orr, and Moon Mullins.
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