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Thank You From Mick Huges

by Donna Fuller on 12/17/21

From Mick Hughes:

Greetings 2/3 V.V.A. Marines,

As of today, $8,190,542 has been donated to the Semper Fi and America's Fund (the Fund) during this year's Double-Down Matching Funds Drive which will run through 31 December 2021.

That amount will be doubled by Bob and Renee Parsons up to a maximum of $10 million.

The Fund was founded in 2003 and incorporated as a 501(c)3 Non Profit in 2004.

In 2012, Bob and Renee Parsons began their matching fund tradition with a donation of $1million.

In 2018, the "Welcome Home Fund" was started by the Parsons to assist catastrophically injured Veterans of the Vietnam War. Procedures were created so a donor could give to the Fund and earmark that donation to be used to help Veterans of the Vietnam War.

The following U.S.M.C. Vietnam Veterans generously donated to this year's Matching Funds Holiday Program.

John Davilla. $100

Mick $100 (match)

Tom Givvin $2000

Mick $1900 (match)

Vince Matthews, B/1/4 $25

That's a total of $4,125 which will be doubled by the Parsons to $8,250.

Thank you Brothers for your generosity to a worthy cause. By now, you should have gotten a letter of appreciation from the Fund.

God Bless 2/3 Vietnam Veterans and all U.S. Armed Forces Veterans. God Bless the U.S.M.C. and God Bless America!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all! Semper Fidelis

SF Poness

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From Mick Hughes

by Donna Fuller on 12/01/21

Thank you 2/3 Vietnam Veterans for your generosity in contributing to the "Semper Fi and America's Fund" (the Fund). We USMC 2/3 Vietnam Veterans have met our goal for the 2021 "Double-double Down" campaign. Any donations that I get after today will be accompanied by a donation form and will be sent directly to the Fund.

You can still participate in the "Double Down Program" that the Fund is running until 31 December 2021. For details, please go to TheFund.org. Just click on the "Donate Now" button at the top right of the opening page.

God Bless You All. God Bless the U.S. Marine Corps. And God Bless America. Semper Fidelis. Mick

SF

Poness

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Happy Turkey Day

by Donna Fuller on 11/25/21

Happy Thanksgiving everyone.  If you are reading the you have much to be thankful for.

SF

Poness??

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Happy Birthday Marines!!

by Donna Fuller on 11/09/21

Happy 246th Birthday to all Marines.. Stay proud.

Semper Fidelis!!

Poness

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Sad news Bobbie Cruz

by Donna Fuller 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 Donna Fuller 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 Donna Fuller 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 Donna Fuller 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 Donna Fuller 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 Donna Fuller 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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