2008 - Jacksonville ADVA Reunion

JR01: Americal Division Veterans Association (ADVA) sign-in table at the Jacksonville reunion. The Wyndham Hotel did a great job supporting the ADVA and the 1/6th was given a free breakout r ...

nobody@smugmug.com (A-1-6) — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 08:26:25 -0700

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JR01: Americal Division Veterans Association (ADVA) sign-in table at the Jacksonville reunion. The Wyndham Hotel did a great job supporting the ADVA and the 1/6th was given a free breakout r ...

JR03: This is the "Don Kaiser Dining Facility" off of the lobby of the Wyndham Hotel. Don set the record for time spent charming the waitress staff and occupying a chair in the dining room ...

nobody@smugmug.com (A-1-6) — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 08:26:19 -0700

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JR03: This is the "Don Kaiser Dining Facility" off of the lobby of the Wyndham Hotel. Don set the record for time spent charming the waitress staff and occupying a chair in the dining room ...

JR02: 1st Sergeant Rodriguez, Don Kaiser, Red Nash, and Harry Thompson on the 1st day of the reunion

nobody@smugmug.com (A-1-6) — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 08:26:22 -0700

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JR02: 1st Sergeant Rodriguez, Don Kaiser, Red Nash, and Harry Thompson on the 1st day of the reunion

JR04: Some good beaches just 15 miles east of Jacksonville. Really nice coastline in this area.

nobody@smugmug.com (A-1-6) — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 08:26:34 -0700

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JR04: Some good beaches just 15 miles east of Jacksonville. Really nice coastline in this area.

JR24: Dock area outside of the hotel

nobody@smugmug.com (A-1-6) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:28:03 -0700

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JR24: Dock area outside of the hotel

JR25: Tour boats

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JR25: Tour boats

JR26: City of Jacksonville across the river

nobody@smugmug.com (A-1-6) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:28:01 -0700

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JR26: City of Jacksonville across the river

JR05: Alan Allen and Jerry Baynes. Jerry still has some VC sandals made from old tires. Put your mouse cursor over photo and select X2 or Original from the drop down box to zoom in for a g ...

nobody@smugmug.com (A-1-6) — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 08:26:46 -0700

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JR05: Alan Allen and Jerry Baynes. Jerry still has some VC sandals made from old tires. Put your mouse cursor over photo and select X2 or Original from the drop down box to zoom in for a g ...

JR30: Alan Allen (TX) and Jerry Baynes (GA) talking about how Jerry got the VC sandals made from an old tire. If you have a fast connection you should be able to play the video. We can add ...

nobody@smugmug.com (A-1-6) — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:13:41 -0700

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JR30: Alan Allen (TX) and Jerry Baynes (GA) talking about how Jerry got the VC sandals made from an old tire. If you have a fast connection you should be able to play the video. We can add ...

JR06: Colton Kaiser (Don’s Grandson) Bob Moles (MO, Weapons Plt), Jim Brewer (MO, Weapons Plt), Donny Kaiser (Don’s Son)

nobody@smugmug.com (A-1-6) — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 08:26:44 -0700

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JR06: Colton Kaiser (Don’s Grandson) Bob Moles (MO, Weapons Plt), Jim Brewer (MO, Weapons Plt), Donny Kaiser (Don’s Son)

JR07: Terry & Terri Buelow in the breakout room. Terri had a great reunion, winning the 50/50 raffle at the Saturday night ADVA dinner.

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JR07: Terry & Terri Buelow in the breakout room. Terri had a great reunion, winning the 50/50 raffle at the Saturday night ADVA dinner.

JR08: Up by the door – Bill Burley with beer bottle talking to Duff Rawlings (hidden behind Bill) and Brian Keelan, drop down to Joe DeFrank in cap and glasses (Joe was with B Co and was W ...

nobody@smugmug.com (A-1-6) — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 08:27:09 -0700

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JR08: Up by the door – Bill Burley with beer bottle talking to Duff Rawlings (hidden behind Bill) and Brian Keelan, drop down to Joe DeFrank in cap and glasses (Joe was with B Co and was W ...

JR10: Loyal "Duff" Rawlings (RTO 2 platoon, 2nd squad and Company Como chief), and 1SG Miguel Rodriguez talking about who did what when and why

nobody@smugmug.com (A-1-6) — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 08:27:12 -0700

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JR10: Loyal "Duff" Rawlings (RTO 2 platoon, 2nd squad and Company Como chief), and 1SG Miguel Rodriguez talking about who did what when and why

JR09: William "Bill" Burley (3rd Plt Leader in Spring of 68 and evacuated after 3rd PH) and Terry Buelow, (2nd plt). This was Bill's first reunion, he only found us a few months ago.

nobody@smugmug.com (A-1-6) — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 08:27:14 -0700

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JR09: William "Bill" Burley (3rd Plt Leader in Spring of 68 and evacuated after 3rd PH) and Terry Buelow, (2nd plt). This was Bill's first reunion, he only found us a few months ago.

JR11: Frank Anton, left, is the author of “Why Didn’t You Get Me Out?” talked to a room full of ADVA vets. He told of his 5 years in Viet Cong POW camps in our operating area and in N ...

nobody@smugmug.com (A-1-6) — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 08:27:26 -0700

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JR11: Frank Anton, left, is the author of “Why Didn’t You Get Me Out?” talked to a room full of ADVA vets. He told of his 5 years in Viet Cong POW camps in our operating area and in N ...

JR13: Brian Keelan, drop down to Joe DeFrank in cap and glasses, Don Kaiser, Don Hammett, and Bob “Doc” Finger

nobody@smugmug.com (A-1-6) — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 08:27:28 -0700

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JR13: Brian Keelan, drop down to Joe DeFrank in cap and glasses, Don Kaiser, Don Hammett, and Bob “Doc” Finger

JR14: Paul Senick (1st Platoon) talks with Willie Harris (out of frame) about 1st Platoon action in 68/69

nobody@smugmug.com (A-1-6) — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 08:27:38 -0700

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JR14: Paul Senick (1st Platoon) talks with Willie Harris (out of frame) about 1st Platoon action in 68/69

JR12: This was the first reunion attended by Willie Earl "Sammy" Harris. He was called Sammy because he was always singing. Willie was a 1st Platoon replacement in April of 68 and served th ...

nobody@smugmug.com (A-1-6) — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 08:27:28 -0700

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JR12: This was the first reunion attended by Willie Earl "Sammy" Harris. He was called Sammy because he was always singing. Willie was a 1st Platoon replacement in April of 68 and served th ...

JR42: Willie Earl "Sammy" Harris enjoyed his first reunion, and the Co. A guys attending, especially his 1st Platoon buddies, were tickled to see him.

nobody@smugmug.com (A-1-6) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:29:07 -0700

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JR42: Willie Earl "Sammy" Harris enjoyed his first reunion, and the Co. A guys attending, especially his 1st Platoon buddies, were tickled to see him.

JR44: Sgt. Lawrence Shull (1st Plt, TN) was shot through both legs at Lo Giang(1). Jerry Baynes and Alan Allen drug him to the cemetary, where he later shot at armed Vietnamese men riding on ...

nobody@smugmug.com (A-1-6) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:29:13 -0700

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JR44: Sgt. Lawrence Shull (1st Plt, TN) was shot through both legs at Lo Giang(1). Jerry Baynes and Alan Allen drug him to the cemetary, where he later shot at armed Vietnamese men riding on ...

JR15: Brian Keelan meditating on Diet Coke can

nobody@smugmug.com (A-1-6) — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 08:27:44 -0700

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JR15: Brian Keelan meditating on Diet Coke can

JR16: Brian Keelan (Weapons Plt) and Bob Moles (Weapons Plt) in 1/6th Infantry breakout room

nobody@smugmug.com (A-1-6) — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 08:27:50 -0700

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JR16: Brian Keelan (Weapons Plt) and Bob Moles (Weapons Plt) in 1/6th Infantry breakout room

JR17: Harry Thompson (Unit Clerk 67/68), Alan Allen (1st Platoon 67/68) and Miguel Rodriguez (1st Sergeant 67/68) pose for photo in the breakout room.

nobody@smugmug.com (A-1-6) — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 08:27:55 -0700

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JR17: Harry Thompson (Unit Clerk 67/68), Alan Allen (1st Platoon 67/68) and Miguel Rodriguez (1st Sergeant 67/68) pose for photo in the breakout room.

JR18: L to R - Don Hammett, Marvin Tabb (hidden) Bob Moles, and Jim Brewer in breakout room Saturday night.

nobody@smugmug.com (A-1-6) — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 08:27:58 -0700

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JR18: L to R - Don Hammett, Marvin Tabb (hidden) Bob Moles, and Jim Brewer in breakout room Saturday night.

JR27: Gina Watson and Teri Buelow, two delightful ladies

nobody@smugmug.com (A-1-6) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:28:11 -0700

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JR27: Gina Watson and Teri Buelow, two delightful ladies

JR28: Judy Finger and Gail Rawlings

nobody@smugmug.com (A-1-6) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:28:12 -0700

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JR28: Judy Finger and Gail Rawlings

JR29: 1st Sgt Miguel Rodriguez (PR), Jim Brewer (MO), "Doc" Finger, and Jim Turner (TX)

nobody@smugmug.com (A-1-6) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:28:14 -0700

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JR29: 1st Sgt Miguel Rodriguez (PR), Jim Brewer (MO), "Doc" Finger, and Jim Turner (TX)

JR31: "Duff" Rawlings, June Tabb, Larry Watson, Marvin Tabb, and ?

nobody@smugmug.com (A-1-6) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:28:23 -0700

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JR31: "Duff" Rawlings, June Tabb, Larry Watson, Marvin Tabb, and ?

JR30: Marvin Tabb (TN, 1st Plt) and Bob Moles (MO, 4th Plt)

nobody@smugmug.com (A-1-6) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:28:22 -0700

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JR30: Marvin Tabb (TN, 1st Plt) and Bob Moles (MO, 4th Plt)

JR32: Harry Thompson (TX), "Duff" Rawlings, and Larry Watson.

nobody@smugmug.com (A-1-6) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:28:25 -0700

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JR32: Harry Thompson (TX), "Duff" Rawlings, and Larry Watson.

JR33: Marvin Tabb in front, Jeff Allen (in background), and June Tabb.

nobody@smugmug.com (A-1-6) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:28:32 -0700

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JR33: Marvin Tabb in front, Jeff Allen (in background), and June Tabb.

JR20: Jan Hammett and Sue Jane Brewer in center of photo and Bob and Judy Finger in the background.

nobody@smugmug.com (A-1-6) — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 08:28:09 -0700

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JR20: Jan Hammett and Sue Jane Brewer in center of photo and Bob and Judy Finger in the background.

JR19: L to R - Don Hammett, Marvin Tabb Bob Moles, and Jim Brewer

nobody@smugmug.com (A-1-6) — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 08:28:09 -0700

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JR19: L to R - Don Hammett, Marvin Tabb Bob Moles, and Jim Brewer

JR34: Two Missouri men from 4th Platoon, Bob Moles and Jim Brewer, enjoy the banquet.

nobody@smugmug.com (A-1-6) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:28:33 -0700

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JR34: Two Missouri men from 4th Platoon, Bob Moles and Jim Brewer, enjoy the banquet.

JR35: And their far prettier halves, Debbie Moles and Sue Jane Brewer.

nobody@smugmug.com (A-1-6) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:28:36 -0700

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JR35: And their far prettier halves, Debbie Moles and Sue Jane Brewer.

JR36: Paul and Jill Senick (PA) clean up very nice don't they?

nobody@smugmug.com (A-1-6) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:28:43 -0700

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JR36: Paul and Jill Senick (PA) clean up very nice don't they?

JR37: Judy and Jim Turner (TX, 4th Plt) at the Americal Banquet.

nobody@smugmug.com (A-1-6) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:28:44 -0700

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JR37: Judy and Jim Turner (TX, 4th Plt) at the Americal Banquet.

JR38: Gail and "Duff" Rawlings at the Americal Banquet.

nobody@smugmug.com (A-1-6) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:28:46 -0700

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JR38: Gail and "Duff" Rawlings at the Americal Banquet.

JR40: Larry Swank (Arty FO), and Judy Finger.

nobody@smugmug.com (A-1-6) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:28:55 -0700

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JR40: Larry Swank (Arty FO), and Judy Finger.

JR39: Judy and "Doc" Finger enjoy the Americal Banquet.

nobody@smugmug.com (A-1-6) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:28:55 -0700

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JR39: Judy and "Doc" Finger enjoy the Americal Banquet.

JR41: Debbie Moles, Sue Jane Brewer, Bob Moles, and Jim Brewer, enjoy the Americal Banquet.

nobody@smugmug.com (A-1-6) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:28:59 -0700

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JR41: Debbie Moles, Sue Jane Brewer, Bob Moles, and Jim Brewer, enjoy the Americal Banquet.

JR43: Marvin Tabb (1st Plt, TN), and Bob Moles (4th Plt, MO), enjoyed the reunion.

nobody@smugmug.com (A-1-6) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:29:08 -0700

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JR43: Marvin Tabb (1st Plt, TN), and Bob Moles (4th Plt, MO), enjoyed the reunion.

JR45: "Duff" and Gail Rawlings.

nobody@smugmug.com (A-1-6) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:29:16 -0700

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JR45: "Duff" and Gail Rawlings.

JR46: Bob and Debbie Moles.

nobody@smugmug.com (A-1-6) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:29:21 -0700

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JR46: Bob and Debbie Moles.

JR21: Gina and Larry Watson - Larry just completed two years as the National Commander of the Americal Division Veterans Association (ADVA) - job well done!

nobody@smugmug.com (A-1-6) — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 08:28:11 -0700

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JR21: Gina and Larry Watson - Larry just completed two years as the National Commander of the Americal Division Veterans Association (ADVA) - job well done!

JR23: L to R - Gina Watson, Judy Finger, Jill Senick, Jan Hammett, June Tabb, Judy Turner, Debbie Moles, Sue Jane Brewer, Gail Rawlings, and Terri (won the big bucks)Buelow

nobody@smugmug.com (A-1-6) — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 08:28:19 -0700

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JR23: L to R - Gina Watson, Judy Finger, Jill Senick, Jan Hammett, June Tabb, Judy Turner, Debbie Moles, Sue Jane Brewer, Gail Rawlings, and Terri (won the big bucks)Buelow

JR22: Standing from left - Eugene “Joe” Gamache (HHC), Gary LaRussa (3rd Plt), Ron Melyan (3rd Plt), Larry Swank (FO), Willie Harris (1st Plt), Paul Senick (1st Plt), Bob “Doc” Finge ...

nobody@smugmug.com (A-1-6) — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 08:28:22 -0700

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JR22: Standing from left - Eugene “Joe” Gamache (HHC), Gary LaRussa (3rd Plt), Ron Melyan (3rd Plt), Larry Swank (FO), Willie Harris (1st Plt), Paul Senick (1st Plt), Bob “Doc” Finge ...

JR47: Harry Thompson (TX) and Ron Melyan (NJ) mull things over at the breakfast on Sunday morning.

nobody@smugmug.com (A-1-6) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:29:23 -0700

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JR47: Harry Thompson (TX) and Ron Melyan (NJ) mull things over at the breakfast on Sunday morning.

JR48: Red Nash and Joe Gamache.

nobody@smugmug.com (A-1-6) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:29:29 -0700

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JR48: Red Nash and Joe Gamache.

JR49: Jim & Judy Turner

nobody@smugmug.com (A-1-6) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:29:33 -0700

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JR49: Jim & Judy Turner

JR50: Bob and Debbie Moles.

nobody@smugmug.com (A-1-6) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:29:35 -0700

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JR50: Bob and Debbie Moles.

JR51: Jim and Jane Brewer

nobody@smugmug.com (A-1-6) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:29:40 -0700

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JR51: Jim and Jane Brewer

JR53: Alan Allen (1st Plt, TX).

nobody@smugmug.com (A-1-6) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:29:43 -0700

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JR53: Alan Allen (1st Plt, TX).

JR52: June and Marvin Tabb (1st Plt, TN).

nobody@smugmug.com (A-1-6) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:29:43 -0700

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JR52: June and Marvin Tabb (1st Plt, TN).

JR54: Jeff Allen and his older brother, Alan (1st Plt, TX).

nobody@smugmug.com (A-1-6) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:29:48 -0700

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JR54: Jeff Allen and his older brother, Alan (1st Plt, TX).

Terri Buelow hugs Don Kaiser (3rd Plt, TX)

nobody@smugmug.com (A-1-6) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:29:49 -0700

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Terri Buelow hugs Don Kaiser (3rd Plt, TX)