2002 MRFA Reunion-San Diego

To start with, it was kind of disappointing that so few showed up, however it turned out to be a very good reunion for those who attended. Anytime you can join other brothers and talk about old times and events that happened 34 or 35 years ago, it is always great.

   We had  11 3/39th veterans along with some of their wives. Some came from as far away as Rhode Inland. We had people from the following states: Rhode Island, Kentucky, Tennessee, Texas, Missouri, Mississippi, Minnesota, and California.

I want to thank the wives that put up with all of us war dogs. You have to understand, that we like to talk to those that have gone through the same experiences that we went through. Some of us are still troubled about what happened to us while we were over there. Some of us have never talked about it for all these years.  That's where a reunion of old comrades like this comes in.  Again I say thanks to all the wives. God Bless.

Reunion 2003 in Ft. Mitchell, KY

The Mobile Riverine Force Association and 9th Infantry will be holding it's 2003 Reunion at the Drawbridge Estates Inn at Ft. Mitchell, KY from August 27 to August 31 (Check out day). Reunion rates are good three days prior to the reunion and three days following the reunion.  

· Rates for the Main Building are $77.00 plus tax (Single, Double, Triple or Quad Occupancy).   

· Rates for the Garrison Detached Building are $67.00 per night plus tax (Single, Double, Triple, or Quad Occupancy). 

· You can make your reservations by calling 1-800-354-9793, after September 1, 2002

We, of the 3/39th Infantry want to make a special push to have the biggest turnout of 3/39th Veterans ever.  We will be renting a big room for the duration of the Reunion so that we and our guests can socialize in proper fashion.  Dozens have already confirmed that they will be there.  Don't miss this opportunity to socialize and swap stories, pictures and good times.  Who knows when and if another such opportunity will come.

I want to thank all my brothers for coming to the Reunion. I hope you had as good as time as I had. I would like to give a special thanks to the men of the 3rd platoon who showed up: Dave Alderman, Dave Magnuson, and Walter Mello.
P.S. Rolland "Paul" Davis wife passed this year. God Bless.        Ron Klump

List of those who were at the reunion:

Frank Humphreys        E Co.
Hilebrando Madrigal    A co and Recon Platoon
Dave Alderman & Laurie          A co.
Robert Moore     & Freida          A co.

H.D.Johnson       & Jane             A co.
Willo Naramore   &Barbara        A co
Dave Magnuson  & Linda             A co.
David Black                    A co.
Walter Mello                     A co.
Rolland (Paul) Davis       A co.
Ron Klump                         A co.

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