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Friday night's buffet dinner began with Co-host Rick making announcements and some presentations.
For those of you who attended, the hotel is presently purchasing a much better, state of the art, PA system.
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Original Reunion Hosts Kim and Bill King stand as they are graciously thanked for their service for the past 20 years and
giving "birth" to the long tradition of keeping the Troop together with annual Reunions.
Rick then acknowledged and welcomed new reunion attendees.
FNGs ("Friendly" New Guys)
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Standing, Crusader Pilot Dave Conrad
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Crusader pilot Quinn Sowell and War Wagon pilot Dave Newkirk
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Doughboy Dennis Davis and Long Knife pilot Joe Sheeran
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War Wagon pilot Ray Gribben
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Standing on the right is Long Knife CE Manuel Rico. His wife Marcella is standing to the left.
That's Midget standing in the center.
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Rick presenting a "Good Conduct" medal to Bill Lee for his service as being the reunion's finance officer.
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Spook and the first War Wagon pilot Bill Lee giving a financial report.
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Rick announcing the next presentation
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Rick was embarrassing Callison with too many laudatory comments.
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War Wagon pilots Ray Murphy and George Schmitz rolled in and uncovered what was to be Callison's high point of the reunion.
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These artifacts were made by Don Mong.
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Stunned Callison close to tears!
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Artist Don Mong poses with Callison and Rick Roll
Click on this link for close-up details of the beautiful sculpture.
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Callison presents a commemorative plaque to co-host Rick Roll.
The unique plaque is another of artist Don Mong's creative pieces and was made from century old Barn Wood.
The shield was constructed from 100 year old roof tin.
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Callison made a presentation to Tracy from hotel management.
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Don Mong created a cross section of a Huey rotor blade complete with the "tie-down" tab.
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Getting ready for the next "phase"
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