NOW HEAR THIS

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8/6/08
HOWARD HEINEKE, (45-46) is in the hospital after being
operated on for a heart problem and quad by passes. Get well wishes
for he and his wife can be sent to, (10266 Kingsport Dr., Cincinnati, OH, 45241).


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6/20/08
WALTER PETERSON, PLANK OWNER
WAS LAID TO REST WITH MILITARY HONORS ON
24 MAY 08 WITH HONOR GUARD AND TAPS.
THE CEMETARY ROADWAYS WERE LINED WITH
AMERICAN FLAGS. MEMORIAL DAY WAS WALT'S
FAVORITE HOLIDAY.

"MAY HE REST IN HEAVENLY PEACE".
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We have just been informed that Claude Blackwell's wife Helen
passed away in March and that Claude will be undergoing surgery
for cancer. He helped a great deal with our first reunions, 2000 & 2001 with
his knowledge of contacted ship crew and reunion experience. The award
from the Association for his efforts was well deserved. Expressions of sympathy and
well wishes may be sent to, 1828 Burwillow Dr. Virginia Beach, VA 23464.

REUNION OFFICERS 2009

President: Joseph LaGreca

Vice President: John Kalnasy

2nd Vice President: Rodney Rhodes

Secretary: Clara Lauinger

Treasurer: June Lines

Social Director: "Mickey" Johnson

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Editor: Jerry Lauinger

Chaplain & Reunion Historian
Phil Forrest

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2009 CG REUNION COMMITTEE

10/28/08

Joe La Greca; John Kalnasy; Rodney Rhodes

Clara Lauinger; June Lines; Mickey Johnson

Phil Forrest .

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Location: CONNECTICUT

City: Under consideration.

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REUNION ASSOCIATION CHANGE

At the 2007 reunion business meeting, a
motion to have the yearly dues reduced to
$20 dollars for crew members and $10 dollars
for crew family members was adopted. The

Associate members remains at $15.00..
This begins with the 2008 year.
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