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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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Bruce Carter 2/3 MOH

by Donna Fuller 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 Donna Fuller 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 Donna Fuller on 07/03/21

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

SF

Poness

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Chesty

by Donna Fuller 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 Donna Fuller 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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Memorial Day from Mick

by Donna Fuller 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 Donna Fuller 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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