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(wife of Lt. Col. Victor Ohanesian, Commanding Officer 2/3 RVN, KIA) in Arlington National Cemetery. All Marines of 2/3 RVN (and attached units and individuals) are invited to attend as FAMILY.

Tentative attendees include Deborah Hayes-Mongiovi and Carl Mongiovi, Chuck Chritton, Bud Koval, Joe O'Conor, Kevin Moley and myself.

Attend if you can. And if you can't, it would mean a lot to the Ohanesian Family to say a prayer for Eudora, her family and loved ones. Semper Fidelis.

Mick

May 30, 2019

1400-1415 the family gathers at the Administration Building in the family room.

(you are all family - it would be nice to have you all join us there)

I believe between 1440 - 1445 - we will depart the building to go to

the grave site on McKinley Drive.

We will be escorted so we can follow the lead car.

The actual interment is scheduled for 1500 hrs

After the interment we will attempt to find our way to the Old Guard Club.

Cold beer in Dad's memory.

Old Fashions in Moms' memory.

I'm sure I'll raise a glass or two for a toast and hope all will feel free to do the same!

I'm so delighted from your note and hope that those who can join us will - It would please our family and Mom and Dad.

Vicki Ohanesian

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Interesting Note from Mick Hughes

by Donna Fuller on 05/08/19

Good morning Marines,

Our web site is looking good thanks to the hard work and efforts of Eric Shierman and Donna Fuller (don't have her e mail). Many thanks to them both.

Please allow me to bring to your attention some observations of our web page (the one @ homestead) that I believe need some tweaking. If I've missed something, kindly enlighten me.

There doesn't seem to be any "contact us" tab.

Our 2/3 V.V.A. logo is not displayed.

Our by-laws aren't posted.

The 4 optional tours for 2019 are still posted. Didn't we vote out two and vote in two?

My name continues to appear on "F" Company's roster. In spite of numerous efforts over the years to have it changed. I affiliate with "81's". If that's not possible, list me with "H&S"

A few more comments to inform all and put us on the same page. Our Association has a name. And 2/3/3 is not it. As a matter of fact, if I recall, the membership voted specifically to NOT ever use 2/3/3.

Voting on Association matters takes place at the Membership Meeting held during the Annual Meeting. If a 2/3 V.V.A. Marine wants to vote, he must be physically present at the Membership Meeting. No proxy votes, no phoning in votes, no mailed in ballots, no e mail ballots, etc., etc. Our Membership has discussed this issue a couple of times before. At this late stage of the game, it might be wise to think twice before changing any aspect of our By-Laws.

Especially in light of the current Commandant's directions, singing of the U.S.M.C. Hymn should happen at least once during our Annual Reunions.

Introduction of new Marine & Corpsmen Members should take place early in the Annual Reunion (before the "Welcome Dinner"?), twice if necessary. Reminders to wear name badges for the duration of the Annual Reunion should occur at all our sanctioned events.

We're looking forward to seeing our 2/3 Marines and Corpsmen in Portland, September 2019!Semper Fidelis.

Respectfully Submitted,

Mick Hughes

No thanks to me, Poness Thanks Mick :-) kidding

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Internment Col Ohanesian

by Donna Fuller on 05/08/19

Greetings Marines, Below please find details for the interment of Eudora A. Ohanesian (wife of Lt. Col. Victor Ohanesian,

Commanding Officer 2/3 RVN, KIA) in Arlington National Cemetery. All Marines of 2/3 RVN (and attached units and individuals) are invited to attend as FAMILY.

Tentative attendees include Deborah Hayes-Mongiovi and Carl Mongiovi, Chuck Chritton, Bud Koval, Joe O'Conor, Kevin Moley and myself.

Attend if you can. And if you can't, it would mean a lot to the Ohanesian Family to say a prayer for Eudora, her family and loved ones. Semper Fidelis.

Mick

May 30, 2019

1400-1415 the family gathers at the Administration Building in the family room.

(you are all family - it would be nice to have you all join us there)

I believe between 1440 - 1445 - we will depart the building to go to the grave site on McKinley Drive.

We will be escorted so we can follow the lead car.

The actual interment is scheduled for 1500 hrs

After the interment we will attempt to find our way to the Old Guard Club.

Cold beer in Dad's memory.

Old Fashions in Moms' memory.

I'm sure I'll raise a glass or two for a toast and hope all will feel free to do the same!

I'm so delighted from your note and hope that those who can join us will - It would please our family and Mom and Dad.

Vicki Ohanesian

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From Mick Hughes

by Donna Fuller on 05/08/19

Good morning Marines,

Our web site is looking good thanks to the hard work and efforts of Eric Shierman and Donna Fuller (don't have her e mail). Many thanks to them both.

Please allow me to bring to your attention some observations of our web page (the one @ homestead) that I believe need some tweaking. If I've missed something, kindly enlighten me.

There doesn't seem to be any "contact us" tab.

Our 2/3 V.V.A. logo is not displayed.

Our by-laws aren't posted.

The 4 optional tours for 2019 are still posted. Didn't we vote out two and vote in two?

My name continues to appear on "F" Company's roster. In spite of numerous efforts over the years to have it changed. I affiliate with "81's". If that's not possible, list me with "H&S"

A few more comments to inform all and put us on the same page. Our Association has a name. And 2/3/3 is not it. As a matter of fact, if I recall, the membership voted specifically to NOT ever use 2/3/3.

Voting on Association matters takes place at the Membership Meeting held during the Annual Meeting. If a 2/3 V.V.A. Marine wants to vote, he must be physically present at the Membership Meeting. No proxy votes, no phoning in votes, no mailed in ballots, no e mail ballots, etc., etc. Our Membership has discussed this issue a couple of times before. At this late stage of the game, it might be wise to think twice before changing any aspect of our By-Laws.

Especially in light of the current Commandant's directions, singing of the U.S.M.C. Hymn should happen at least once during our Annual Reunions.

Introduction of new Marine & Corpsmen Members should take place early in the Annual Reunion (before the "Welcome Dinner"?), twice if necessary. Reminders to wear name badges for the duration of the Annual Reunion should occur at all our sanctioned events.

We're looking forward to seeing our 2/3 Marines and Corpsmen in Portland, September 2019!Semper Fidelis.

Respectfully Submitted,

Mick Hughes

No thanks to me, Poness Thanks Mick :-) kidding

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