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| Message Number 2258 |
| Posted July 21, 2010 |
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Subject: 2011 REUNION Just a reminder: |
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Our 2011 reunion will be in Evansville, IN. June 22-25 Reunion Host- Tom Webb 108 Forest View Court Cox's Creek, Ky. 40013 502-348-8142 |
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| Message Number 2257 |
| Posted July 18, 2010 |
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Subject: USS ASHLAND (LSD 48) Forwarded Via e-mail: |
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The Nassau Amphibious Ready Group (ARG)/24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU)were relieved by the Pelileu ARG and 15th MEU July 14 and are returning totheir homeport of Norfolk. NAS ARG is comprised of ships from Amphibious Squadron 8, including Nassau, USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) and USS Ashland (LSD 48). Marines from the 24th MEU complete the group. |
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| Message Number 2256 |
| Posted June 23, 2010 |
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| Message Number 2255 |
| Posted June 23, 2010 |
| Robert Parrish |
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New officers President - Roger Carson 1st Vice - Ron Buczkoski 2nd Vice - Harlen J. Engel Recording Sec. - Don Nita Schorr Treasurer - Gene Miller News Letter Editor - George Vaughn Webmaster - Jim Rich The Association is in need of members to step-up and fill the following positions: Historian (LSD-1) Membership Coordinator Ship's Store Chaplain If any member is interested in helping fill these positions contact Roger Carson 770-923-8293 rdcarsonr@comcast.net Our 2011 reunion will be in Evansville, IN. June 22-25 Tom Webb is our host We hope all members will try to make plans to attend. Bob Parrish |
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| Message Number 2254 |
| Posted February 22, 2010 |
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Jimmie: Another member of our association has passed away. Would you put this on our web page so other members will get the word. He was a USMC in the 40's. Bob Parrish From: MICHAEL WALSH Sunday, February 21, 2010, 10:21 AM Robert, I regret to inform you that Patrick J. Walsh of 33 Phesant Trail, Wilmingtin, IL 60481 Left this world on the 15 of May 2008. Pat fought the effects of a stroke, then succumed to heart failure. I am sure MANY of his former friends were allways in his heart! SEMPER FI Michael D. Walsh, son |
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| Message Number 2253 |
| Posted January 14, 2010 |
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Via e-mail from John Cooper: Services for George Simon: Their son, Paul Simon called Wed evening to say that his Father, George Simon passed away on the way to the services for Paul Adams. They stopped at a gas station, they had car problems. George died on his way into the 7-11station. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Monday, January 18, 2010 from 9:00 to 10:45 a.m. at Short Funeral Home in Delmar, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Delmar. Following the Mass, all are invited to join the family for a time of food and fellowship at the Delmar VFW, 200 W. State Street, Delmar. Interment with military honors will be held Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at the Delaware Memorial Veterans Cemetery, 26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro Deleware, 19966. Short Funeral Homes, 700 West St., Laurel, Delaware 19956 Phone: (302) 875-3637 Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 501 East Chestnut St.,Delmar, Maryland 21875 (410) 896-3519 Lodging: If you are planning on staying over for the burial, arrangements have been made to give you a discount room at either the Holiday Inn, at around $59.00 + tax. Phone is 410-896-9630 The Hamton Inn Express, Phone 410-896-3080, and tell them you are staying for the Simon Funeral. "Samantha" made these arrangements for the rate, +/- $59.00 a night George Simon Obituary |
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| Message Number 2253 |
| Posted January 13, 2010 |
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Via e-mail from Robert Parrish: Today we have lost another shipmate from our association. George Simon was on his way to Paul Adams funeral and thought he was having car trouble. He stopped, got out to go to see about service on the car and fell and passed away. This is all I know at this time. The Miller's called to let me know. Bob Parrish George P. Simon S1c 9-9-1955 to 7-11-1956 |
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| Message Number 2252 |
| Posted January 9, 2010 |
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Services for Paul Adams: Services for Paul Adams will be on Wednesday, January 13, 2010. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at the church. Funeral mass will start at 11:00. Grave side services will follow the mass. The church is St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 345 Bear-Christiana Road, Bear, Delaware 19701. His request was that any memorials be sent to his church (St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.) |
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| Message Number 2251 |
| Posted January 8, 2010 |
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Bill Schorr writes: Paul Adams: Jeanine Miller just called to let us know that Paul's daughter called to say he passed away this morning. No details as yet, but will let you know when we find out. Bill. Gene Miller writes: Karen Valentine called to notify us that her dad (Paul Adams) passed away this morning. He was hospitalized suffering from kidney failure. Arrangements are pending. As more information is available I will be in contact. Gene |
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