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I'am alive!

by Donna Fuller on 04/07/22

Made it through surgery. Things look OK. Happy to still be alive. Will be back to message board soon.

SF

Poness

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I believe from Mick:

by Donna Fuller on 02/23/22

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Good morning John and Donna,

The attached USMC 2/3 Vietnam Veterans logo with a small encircled "c" and, if you like, the year 2021 should prominently appear on the Association's Website.

A version of "2/3's" logo appears on our official website even though NONE of us is active "2/3". As a Veteran of 2/3, I'd like to see some respect for a logo that represents US, the 2/3 VIETNAM VETERANS.

Other than making a suggestion here and there, I have not pushed this matter up until now. A LOT of trouble went into the creation of this logo, which was adopted at an annual meeting. Perhaps Tybee around 2008?. A certain unnamed Association administration forced us proponents of the logo to navigate all kinds of obstacles to give Member Marines a say as to the logo they wanted. . .

Please note that this logo has appeared on all the reunion banners that I've supplied over the years; banners that have been very well received by Member Marines, their families and friends.. I've kept one banner. Towards the end of our reunions, banners were either auctioned off (with proceeds going to the Association) or presented to a deserving Marine, as voted by Marine attendees.

Along with the rest of us, I'm getting old. Let's not put this off any longer.

Kindly display the logo prominently on "our website". Semper Fidelis. Mick

P.S. If any Member Marine wants to submit their logo for adoption by our Association, it can be done in Reno, 2022.

P.P.S. Annual dues of $5 for the "new fiscal year" became due on 10/1/21. If you are not timely and paid-up, you and your family will receive no benefits from the Association.

Will any of you recipients of this email kindly forward it to Dennis Shields? I don't have his address. Thanks.

From Mick?

SF Poness

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RIP from Art Ward

by Donna Fuller on 02/12/22

From Art Ward:

Marines, I have some sad news to share with you. Sgt Bibliano former Echo Company, 3rd Platoon Commander

lost his son today. He was only 36, went to bed and never woke up. The family is devastated. If you desire

further information, you can contact Dennis Fields, a member of Echo Company.

SF

Poness

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2023 Reunion H company

by Donna Fuller on 01/31/22

"H" Company 2003 reunion!!!

We are looking for locations for the 2023 reunion. If you have a preference please E-mail me at:

rponess@rochester.rr.com or call

772-770-9169

Suggestions so far are Branson, San Antonia (maybe New Orleans). We are waiting for your ideas.

SF

Poness

H company rep

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From Mick

by Donna Fuller on 01/17/22

From Mick:

Sgt. Major Carcirieri USMC, Served in F/2/3, 1967-68. May He Rest in Peace.

A floral wreath from "USMC 2/3 Vietnam Vets Association" will be delivered by The Flower Shoppe (Jacksonville, NC) to Infant of Prague Church on Thursday (1-20-22) morning. Semper Fidelis.

https://www.jdnews.com/obituaries/pjkb0133468
SF RIP
Poness
Sgt. Major (Ret) Marion “Cass” Carcirieri Obituary - Jacksonville Daily News
Sgt. Major (Ret) Marion "Cass" Carcirieri, 96, of Jacksonville, NC, passed away on January 10, 2022 in Greensboro, NC. Services will be held on Thursday, January 20. Visitation will be from 12pm ...
www.jdnews.com

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Another Brother RIP

by Donna Fuller on 01/17/22

From Mick Hughes

Sgt. Major Carcirieri USMC, Served in F/2/3, 1967-68. Me he Rest in Peace. Semper Fidelis.

https://www.jdnews.com/obituaries/pjkb0133468
Sgt. Major (Ret) Marion “Cass” Carcirieri Obituary - Jacksonville Daily News
Sgt. Major (Ret) Marion "Cass" Carcirieri, 96, of Jacksonville, NC, passed away on January 10, 2022 in Greensboro, NC. Services will be held on Thursday, January 20. Visitation will be from 12pm ...
www.jdnews.com
SF
Poness

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From Alvin

by Donna Fuller on 01/06/22

From Alvin Simson:

Fellow Marines: it is my sad duty to report to you that our brother Kevin Henry has been diagnosed with lymphoma. He started chemo last week in the East Orange NJ VA Hospital and will continue to do so on an outpatient basis. He would welcome your texts at 609-558-8996 (no phone calls right now, please). He can also be reached by email at khgrnt0331k6@aol.com or snail mail at:

Kevin Henry

c/o Vanessa Van Keuren

323 Gill Lane #10-G

Iselin, NJ 08830

Semper Fidelis

SF Poness

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