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Sad news Bobbie Cruz

by Ron Poness on 10/26/21

Sad News (Unverified)

Our brother Bobbie Cruz (2/3 64-65-66) has passed to rest. NY city detective. Not verified, no further information. May he rest in peace.

SF Poness

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reunion info from Carl new prez

by Ron Poness on 09/28/21

From our new prez Carl:

Congratulations Carl:

So John added up all the votes. Officers are as was listed and Reno was the choice, thirteen for Reno, nine for Tucson and 8 for ABQ. As can be seen, very few Marines voted. So Reno in 2022 is where we will meet for our next reunion. As soon as I can get the dates nailed down I will post it.

SF Poness

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Another brother gone

by Ron Poness on 09/22/21

Marines,

I have some bad news to report. Ken Honeycutt passed away today. We knew it was going to

happen but still prayed for him to get well.

Any sympathy cards can be sent to: Sally Honeycutt

1415 Natural Spring Lane

Harrisberg, VA 02801

If you have any pictures or stories about Ken, Sally would like you to contact her at

1-540-246-7636.

May my friend Rest in Peace. God Bless you and keep you Ken.

Semper Fi

Art (Fergy) Ferguson

SF Poness

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From the Press:

by Ron Poness on 09/10/21

Second Battalion, Third Marine Regiment Vietnam Veterans Association

SUBJECT: NOMINATION OF OFFICERS

My brother Marines,

9 September 2021

I received several nominations for most of the positions except Secretary and after numerous phone calls and texting to confirm the nomination and acceptance, here are the results:

President: Carl Sorensen

Vice President: Randy Shierman

Treasurer: Ed Krieser

Secretary: None

I received one nomination for company representative and that was Ron Poness for Hotel Company.

I will have the ballot sent out next week for your affirmation of the members selected along with your choices for the next reunion site.

Semper Fi,

John Fuller President

SF

Poness

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Letter from the Prez

by Ron Poness on 09/10/21

Second Battalion, Third Marine Regiment Vietnam Veterans Association

SUBJECT: NOMINATION OF OFFICERS

My brother Marines,

9 September 2021

I received several nominations for most of the positions except Secretary and after numerous phone calls and texting to confirm the nomination and acceptance, here are the results:

President: Carl Sorensen

Vice President: Randy Shierman

Treasurer: Ed Krieser

Secretary: None

I received one nomination for company representative and that was Ron Poness for Hotel Company.

I will have the ballot sent out next week for your affirmation of the members selected along with your choices for the next reunion site.

Semper Fi,

John Fuller President

SF Poness

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Never Forget.

by Ron Poness on 09/07/21

Don't forget to thank Mick and his men for all they did on Sept 11th. Also thank all that have risked their lives for others.

Let us not forget the Bast--ds who did this.

SF

Poness

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Bruce Carter 2/3 MOH

by Ron Poness on 08/05/21

From Mick:

Pfc. Bruce W. Carter USMC H/2/3 for actions on 7 August 1969 postumosly earned the Medal of Honor.

May he always be remembered and may he rest in eternal peace.

Panel 20W row 107 on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washington, D.C. Semper Fidelis

SF

Poness

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I been hacked.

by Ron Poness on 07/28/21

Ronald Poness

I guess I was hacked. What did they want. Send $$ to me, I am on a fixed income. SF Ron (kidding) not the hack.

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Happy 4th

by Ron Poness on 07/03/21

Have a happy and safe 4th. Remember friends not present.

SF

Poness

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Chesty

by Ron Poness on 06/26/21

From Mick:

Lewis Burwell Puller was born on 26 June 1898 and died on 11 October 1971.

Happy Birthday Sir, as you continue to rest in everlasting peace. Semper Fidelis

SF Poness

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Chesty

by Ron Poness on 06/26/21

From Mick:

Lewis Burwell Puller was born on 26 June 1898 and died on 11 October 1971.

Happy Birthday Sir, as you continue to rest in everlasting peace. Semper Fidelis

SF Poness

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Remember Them well.

by Ron Poness on 05/29/21

Please remember the reason for Memorial Day.  Bless us all that are here today.  Remember all our brothers not present.  Bless them all and remember them well.

Semper Fidlelis

 Poness

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Memorial Day from Mick

by Ron Poness on 05/27/21

From Mick Hughes

This last week I have heard on TV and radio,----" come on out to the festivities and celebration of MEMORIAL DAY.' . What a bunch of crap. Yep , in many places it has become a big celebration , enterprise ,---$$$ money maker,--with hot air balloon rides and carnival atmosphere. Yes, --to most , the real meaning of this day has been completely lost. To be humble and show respect and being grateful is no longer part of many lives. What a shame!!! When I think of my friends that never returned to take part in the American Dream---, this day has become the worst day of the year for me. I always remember, James Huff, Dave Wikander, Roy Fryman, Art Tomacheck, Ken Hall, Bill Griffith,Judd Spainhour, JJ Carroll, Bill Gendabean, Lenard Taglever. Also, those that returned and later passed as a result of conditions related to the war, -- Walt Webb, Eddie Holton, and Jimmy Lynn, and many others. My friends,---this weekend do not participate in activities that do not bring the proper respect due to those that made the ultimate sacrifice. Please forward to all on your contact list. Semper Fi Charlie Additionally, ---do not forget about the proper flag protocol on MEMORIAL DAY !!!

I would throw in, please refrain (at all times) from using anything that looks like an American Flag for a shirt, skull cap, bathing suit, towel, scarf, tee shirt, paper plate, napkin, tablecloth, face mask, etc.

Flying a flag from a staff? Don't let it touch anything except the staff and halyard.

Placing a flag? Then you're responsible for its care forever. See United States Code, Title 4.

Remember all our American Armed Forces Heroes who gave their lives so we can live in Freedom. mh

SF Poness

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Bit of History

by Ron Poness on 05/07/21

From Mick Hughes:

On 7 May 1945, in Reims, France, Generaloberst Alfred Jodl surrenders both the Eastern and Western Armies of Germany. The Nazis are defeated. After being convicted of war crimes, he is executed in 1946.

SF

Poness

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Interesting bot of history

by Ron Poness on 04/18/21

From: Mick:

19 April 1775. About 70 armed "colonists" faced off with the British Military in Lexington, MA. The un-ordered "shot heard round the world" was followed by more gunfire. 8 "colonists" died and 10 were wounded. In coming years, the "colonists" would throw off the yoke of an oppressive English government and become "Americans". "AMERICANS!"

SF Poness

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reunion vote

by Ron Poness on 03/29/21

Hi,  							3/28/2021

Ron Poness,   H Co rep.  Contact me at  my                e- mail :  rponess@rochester.rr.com      

You need to vote very soon!!

SF

  Ron Poness

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reunion vote

by Ron Poness on 03/29/21

Hi,  							3/28/2021

Ron Poness,   H Co rep.  Contact me at  my                e- mail :  rponess@rochester.rr.com      

You need to vote very soon!!

SF

  Ron Poness

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Reunion info READ!!!

by Ron Poness on 03/25/21

From John Fuller Our President:

Second Battalion, Third Marines

Vietnam Veterans Association

25 March 2021

My brother Marines,

Hello from the Natural Sate. I hope this message finds all of you in fine spirits and good health.

Our reunion is right around the corner and I feel now is the time for the membership to decide individually who wants to go ahead with the reunion scheduled in St. Louis. I ask each of you to contact your company representative with your decision by next Wednesday, 31 March 2021. This way, we can tally up the ayes and the nays and the decision will be yours, not the officers and company representatives.

This reunion is your annual gathering to rekindle the friendship that was formed over 54 years ago, and I know each of you look forward to this occasion with great anticipation and eagerness. Our type of friendship will never be understood by anyone who has not experienced the bonding of men under fire, not even our fellow Marines that supported us in the rear.

When making you’re your decision, keep in mind we will not have the same liberties as our previous reunions and the hotel with have protocols in place to deal with the COVID problem. Our activities are still not firm, but I will continue to press the hotel and our reunion organizers for a firm answer. I look forward to your decision.

Semper Fi

John Fuller

President

2/3 Vietnam Veterans Asso

SF Poness rponess@rochester.rr.com H co rep.

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Reunion info!!!

by Ron Poness on 03/24/21

Reunion info coming soon!!!

SF

Poness

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Remembrance

by Ron Poness on 02/28/21

From Mick:

Near Cam Lo in the Republic of Vietnam, on 28 February 1967, a small relief force from the Second Battalion Third Marines was formed at Camp JJ Carroll to assist nearby Marines who were engaged in a battle against overwhelming numbers of the North Vietnamese Army.

The small 2/3 relief force was led by Lieutenant Colonel Victor Ohanesian and Sergeant Major Wayne N. Hayes. Both were mortally wounded on that day. Private First Class James Anderson Jr., "F" Company, would be awarded the Medal of Honor (posthumously) for his sacrifice. Pfc. Anderson was the first African American U.S. Marine to receive the M.o.H.

We remember and pray for Lt. Col. Ohanesian, Sgt. Major Hayes, Pfc. Anderson and all the Marines who did not walk off the battlefield on 28 February. They will always be remembered and honored by the Marines they proudly and dutifully served. Let us also remember the families of these men, with the hope that they have found the means to help them cope with the tremendous loss of their beloved Marines.

Rest in peace brothers. Semper Fidelis.

SF

Poness

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