8TH ANNUAL REUNION IN OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Ended with it being one of the best reunions that we have had. There were 48 Marines, with 38 guests in attendance. The following is a listing of those that attended: Harry, Ruth Alfeo Jerrry, Ruth Alsup Paul, Margaret Alward Raymond (Tex) Bauer Ed Bitner Robert, Beverly Bliley Henry, Ruth Bressman Gade Conde Tom, Pat Cornet (A former Marine who wanted to attend our reunion) Ray, Betty Cullin James, Ginger Dearing and Son Robert, Doris Diehl Leroy, Marjorie Ewald Dick Fore Walter Guzick Bob, Ellie Hanley and Son Jerry, Phyllis Hansen John Harris W. E. (Buddy) Hixon (C Co) Bill, Betty Hudson Robert (Shorty), Sara Huff Ray, Charlotte James David, Joan Jepsen Al, Marion Johnson Gene, June Jordan Bill, Linda Kent Arty, Carole King Milton (Knute) Knutsen Bob, Micky Licker George Lovelace and Bill Dobbs (Son-in-law) Bill Mc Cord Warren, Maxine McVey Jack, Rosemary Marshall Gene, Jeanie Merrall Harold (Muley), Betty Mulhausen and Great Grandson Nathan |
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Roland, Iva Mae O'Con Ed, Nina Pearman and Grandsons Rodney and James Davidson Joe, Mary Rhoads Russ Satterfield and Son Scott Jerry, Phyllis Schutz Shifty, Darlene Shifflette Nick Spehar Dick, Kash Stone Guy, Joan Taylor Earl Thompson & Body Eiler Gebo, Helene Ventrudo Fred, Joanne Whittemore At the Welcoming BBQ we were served our meal by the hotel staff. A Color Guard detail from the U.S. Grant High School ROTC presented the colors. Norman Lamb of the Veterans Affairs office of the State of Oklahoma spoke to the group and presented a Proclamation from Governor Brad Henry declaring October 1-5, 2003, "A-1-7 Marine Corps Recognition Week." This was received with a warm round of applause! Colonel Gary Lumpkin USMCR (Ret) addressed the group as keynote speaker. Dr. Kyung-Whan Min of the Korean Society of Oklahoma City was introduced. He spoke briefly about his life in Korea during the war and his new life in the U.S. His lovely bride YO was introduced. At the Banquet Colors were presented by the staff of the local I-I, with Hospital Corpsman 2d Class Julia Chavez U.S. Navy, singing the National Anthem. Muley Mulhausen, Jerry Schutz and I presented laying of the wreath in memory of our fallen warriors. Taps was played by Henry Arnett, former veteran of the U. S. Army, with "Amazing Grace" with |
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bagpipe music in the background attended by Dave Jepson.
Three Korean young ladies did an original Korea Dance in their native costume. Dr. and Mrs. Min were their sponsors. Bill Hudson introduced Federal Judge Lee West, a former Marine, who spoke concerning current events in our country and abroad. Further, he elaborated on the failure of our government in "short changing" our Armed Forces and especially the Veterans! He was very witty and a colorful speaker. His lovely bride Joann was in attendance. Muley and is crew did a superb job showing us his city. The tours, hotel and rooms were excellent. We couldn't have asked anymore from the staff of the hotel, which showed us a grand time. Kudos to you Muley and your staff! WESTERN HERITAGE AND COWBOY HALL OF FAME TOUR: This tour was one of the highlights for the reunion. It was one of the Most interesting tours that I have been on in a long time. The only problem was that we could have spent the whole day there and then would not have seen everything that was to be seen. We had lunch at the Persimmon Hill Restaurant located in the Cowboy Hall of Fame and found it to be an excellent meal. I heard many comments from our Marines and guests praising the food there and how much they enjoyed this tour! |
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