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President:Dick I,und 4318 DyesInlet N.W. Bremerton,Wa. ph 360-373-5448e mail jdlund33@msn.com

Sec.-Treasurer:Bill Hill 101GrahamRd. Jasper,Tn.37347 Ph.423-942-2644
Brenerton, Wa Reunion coordinator: Dick Lund (Addressabove)
VP & Assistantcoordinators: SueHamilton,2024WindingCreekLane,Masorl Oh.45040,ph 513-398-0713
e-mailsalranriltour(firsc.nct- Sheryl& PerrySchneider10560McKelveyRd. Cincinnati,Oh.45240
ph 513-648-0351e-mail Sheryls@aol.com
NewsLetter: Bob & Dan Kalan 2158King MesaDr. Henderson, Nv. 89012 Ph.702-260-4224, e-mail
hoh? kalan.nct
Video Photographer:FrankRowe755 RacineAve. Columbus,Oh.43204 ph 614-274-5270
Chaplain: Ben Smith 1929HixsonPike Chattanooga, Tn374A5 ph423-265-5147
Web Site: NancyCunningham,5634Richard,Dallas,Tx. 75206,Ph.214-823-9366, e-mailcunnirr!.lb?
llash.ne.
765 History site, http://griffincunningham.neVGriffn/MAlN/765th.htrn
765 Reuniongroup site, http:/griffincunningham,net/T65reuniqaqrg/mein.hqq,.
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SALT LAKE CITY 9-19-08

 HA77Y HOLIDAYS
TO ALL OF 765
Hello friends

We hope that this finds you doing well now that winter is upon us. Back here in Nevada
it has become quite cool; ffireragehigh temp. around 47 deg.

The three of us are doing quite well with the exception of our achesand pains; My back,
of course and Audrey's balanceproblem and weakness;she needspractically constant
help whenever we go somewhere. Dan is doing good too, he helps around the house a lot
and both him and I still enjoy taking in the "perks" and freebiesthat we get at the certajn
casinos. We eat one meal out about 6 days out of sevenmost all of them at some kind of
discount or "two for one".

It has been nice putting together this newsletter becausea few more of you have sent me
letters on your astivities this season.

We had a greatreunion in Salt Lake City. Joe and JeanAstle with the help from Sue
Hamilton and her daughter Sheryl and her husbandPerry did a good job, everything went
perfectly, it couldn't have been any better.
The bus trip was an all day affair but well worth it. The trip to the island in Salt Lake for
lunch and the museums at the Rail Road station were great. Also, the trip to the
Kennecot Copper mine was something to see; (What a hole in the ground!) It is the
largest open pit mine in the world, it was nice to see.

Dan and I went to seethe rehearsalof the Mormon TabernacleChoir on Friday night, this
was just the rehearsal,we can only imagine what the actual performance was like.
Several members of our group went on Saturdaynight to seeit, they received free tickets
and they all raved about it definitely one of the highlights of the trip!

Dick Lund will be the host of the next reunion in Bremerton Washington. He has
startedplanning it and it soundslike it'll be a great one! He has waterfront property on
Puget Sound and is thinking about having a Clam Bake on his property; that would be a
very nice addition to the trip. Hope we all can make that one. Again have a great
Christmas
And New Years Hollidays.
Audrey, Bob and Dan
 MINUTSS OE 2OO8 7 65 fRSB REUNIObI
SALT LAIffi CITY, UTAI{
SEPTEMBER I7.2I,2008

The 765 TRSB Reurion Group met in Salt Lake City, Utah, September 17-21,2008."

The meeting was opened by the President Joe Astle, who led the group in the Pledge of
Allegqance tc the flag.

The minutes of the previous reunion were read by the secretary, Bill Hill, and approved as read.

The feasurer's report was given by Bill Hill. All books \ilere present for audit and declared
correct and in order. The treaswer's report was acceptedand approved as read by all. All correspondence
was read.

OLD BUSINESS: Any addresschanges,phone numbers, area codes, etc. should be reported to
the Sec./Trea.,Bill Hill as soon as possible, and to the news editor, Bob Kalan.

NEW BUSINESS: We had an excsllent Reunion. There were 36 present, ffid this was a happy,
fun reunion. Many thanks were extended to Joe and Jean Astle, Sue Allen Hamilton and her daughter
Sheryl and Son-In-Law Perr)' Schneider. They did an excellent job in selecting our hotel and getting
special accommodations for us.

The Rernrion sites are drastically changing the way fhey handle the Reunions now. Due to this, we
have found it necessary to make some changes in how we access our members for the Reunions.

The following recornmendations, which u/ere made a couple of years ago, were approved by all
present.

A deposit or full payment must be made by earh msmber attending 90 day before kickoff
1.
date.
2. Full payment must be made 30 days before reunion date.
3. In case of a cancellation,no money will be refrrnded until after thg,reupi.oJ. and then only if
funds are available.
Our group does not want to put any reunion coordinators in any awkward positions without money to cover
all e4penses.

All officers and members voted unanimously on this.

We have to be able to cover ourselvEssince we have to guaranteethe number to be present for all
events.

A site far 2009 was next on our agenda. Dick Lund was the first to take the floor. He expressed
his desire to have the reunion in Bremerton, Washingfbn (outside Seattle). Sue Allen Hamilton then
addressed the floor and said she was speqking for Irv and Elaine Harris, and they would like to have the
'Washington
reunion in St. Louis, Mo. again. President Joe Astle called for a vote. Bremerton, won out.
Bill Hill made the motion that we accept Dick Lunds invitation and the 2009 reunion would be in
Bremerton, Wa. Motion was 2odby Bob Kalan.

Billie Hill thanked all who brought gits for the bingo. There was so much night actwity in Salt
Lake that we did not get to play much this year. Better luck next year.
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A discussion was held regarding raising our dues :mZA09from $20.00 to $30.00, skrting in2009.
Bilt Hill made the motion that the dues go to $:O.OOyearly. Motion was Zodby Ken Miller. Motion
passed.

Several ladies are naking donations each year for their dues, anything from $5.00 to $20.00.
Billie HilI thanked each of them for this..

The election of offrcers for 2009 was held and the foliowing wore elected:

President: Dick Lund

V .P. &, Coordinators Sue Allen Hamil,/tan, Sheryl and Perry Schneider
Sec.lTrea.: Bill Hill
Chaplain Ben Smith
News Editor: Bob Kalan & Dan ts;alan
Photographer:
Video: Frank Rowe

With no firrther business Pres. Joe Astle deciared the meeting adjourned.

Sincerely,

Biu Hill
SecretarylTreasurer

Bill Hill
SecretaryiTreasurer

The quote of the rnonth is by Jay Leno:

"IMith hurricanes, tornados, fires out of control, mud slides,

flooding, severe thunderstorms tgaring up tlg co_ugtry frorn
one end to another, and with the threat of bird flu and
temorist attacks, "Are \^resure this is a good tirne to take God
out of the Pledge of Allegiance?'r

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
Sept.27-2L,2008
(The Bee Hive State)
Excitement was in the air
for a day or two,
As Bill and I readied ourselves to
come and see you.
For tbose of you who missed
the event,
It was awesome, enlightening and
and time well spent.
Ben & Nancye and Bill and I
left Nashville early Wednesday
And took to the sky.
Southwest had a straight flight
which was perfect for us,
Those multiple plane changes will
make even a good man cuss.
By Wednesday evening we l{/ere
settled in,
and eagerly awaited our
tour to begin
Our group this year was small,
but our enthusiasm was high;
As off we went to see whatever
came by.
Wednesday night P.J. Chang's was
suggested for our dinner site.
Believe you me they know how to
do things up right.
Early Thrnsday morning we took off
to see Ogden, Utah and the Great Salt Lake.
We knew from the start there were lots
to see and several hours it would take.
Ogden, Utah was to be our first stop,
Where we could browse, sightsee and shop.
The Old Union Station is now a
Museum of sorts.
There was something for everyone, old
Browning Bffiq antique cars & trains,
and local arts.
The Salt Lake flats and Salt Lake itself
were beautifirl and serene.
It's something I felt honored to have seen.
- ! . -
Imagine being able to swim
and never sink.
Just remember you don't ever
want to take a drink.
Our tour director was a very informed
gentlemarg raised here in Salt Lake.
He talksd, explained and answered
any and all our questions for our sake.
Antelope Island (in the middle of the
Great Salt Lake) was where they
chose for our lunch.
This was a great site to photograph from,
which suited our bunch.
The next stop was The Bingham Canyon
Copper Mine.
It is fhe largest open pit mine in the world
and most high tech of its kind.
Being familiar with the making of cement
(from limestone)
Made me wish rnore hours here is could
have spent.
Thursday evening we walched the Great
Mormon Choir and Symphony Orchestra
Rehearse.
This was all free and didn't put
a dent in your pwse.
After the rehearsal back to the hotel
we wsnt.
And Bingo with our friends was
time well spent.
Friday was a free day for all to sight see on our own.
I like the tours, so f'm informed on what I'm shown.
There are many fine hotels in and around;
But none could compare to "The Plaza" that Jean
and Joe found.
We were in the middle and
and watking distance of everything.
If you were interested in history the Museunr
was half a block away.
If you wanted to fack your roots, the Library
was just 3 minutes eway.
The Great Mormon Temple, and Tabhernacle
\ryerejust across the street.
Everyone rve met there was so informed
and pleasant to meet. OUR LOVE GOES OUT TO EACH OF YOU
AND WE WISH YOU GOD'S GT]IDANCE
We couidn't go inside the Temple, but all IN ALL TTIAT YOU DO.
other buildings you couid tour.
You can bet I took all of them in LET US IIEAR FROM ALL OF YOU.
for sure.

The gardens 1ryeremanicured and HAVE A GREAT 2009.

the brass shined like gold.
Beiieve any good stories about these
building you are told.

Friday night'was our banquet and auction

which we look forward to.
We just fili up ow tanks and buy TIIE HILLBILLY'S
an item or fwo.

usually do.
Our income from this showed it too. BILL AND BILLIE

Saturday morning it was eat early,

for at 9 A.M. we all meet.
Plans for next year is on eash ones rninds
aswegreet' prayer rs The Key
With formalities out of the w?y,
Bremerton,
Washington (outside
Seattle) JeSUSSaid WOfry Will nOt make yOU Oldef
waschosen astheplacewewouldstay' or taller (may put a few wrinkles in your
Dick andJennyLund,with thehelpof faCe')
*Worry
sue,sherylandPerry, never climbed a hill.
Will makeup ourplansto makeour WOfry nevef paid a bill.
merry'
s'uY worry neverdrieda tear.
Afterthemeetingeach WOfry nevef Calmed a feaf.
wenthisownway. Worry never darned a heel.
exhausted
AlI seemed by WOrry nevef COOkeda meal.
theendofthedav' worry nevercomposeda songto sing.
TheMormonChoirpreformed theprogram Worry never did a worthwhile thin 9!-
Wesawrehearsed tonight. WOrry iS like a rgcking Chair,
All buta fewtookin theamazingsight. It keepS yOU bUSy, bUy gets yOU
Thesefreeperfonnances
arefew and. nowhere'
far between,
We were just lucky it could be seen.

Sirnday, and ali good things must come

ro an end, Liquidity. That's when you look
all thegoodplacesws havebeen-
Aada timeto remember at your investments and you wet
your pants.
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235 Parkwood Ave.

Salem"V A 2413-XAs
Sept.29, 2008

l)ear Memhersof 765th Renunion;

I want to thank you all for the card you sent me. Soryv I wasn't able to make the
last two reunion but in 2O$71just got out of the hospital ltom having somc test which
turned out to be okay. But too worned out from the test that I went through and besides
Lanny would have brought me- traveling log distance is not for me-.

I have been in good health all but my legs. havins one ankle broken and the other
one sprained. they dont work so goocl but t still volunteer over the VA hospital two or
three trnes a week. I work with the pathology's secretar-vand on SundayI help with the
Chaplain s Services aanciI still drive but only when it pretty and I feei like it.

I have missed you all and it sad to learn the lost of so many of our regular ones I am
so fbrtunate to have as good heaith as I do",I stili live in my home and the youngest son
watches over me and helP me

Lanny comes up at least twice a year and takes me back and I stay with them for a
spell. I do have a buddy waiting for me here at home so ,J have to get back and get him
out of the vets. he is a big gray long hair cat namedBlue Boy and is a lot of company for a
92 year old lady.

My oldest son Ton;v and his wife corn€$up in their motor home trailer and stayesa
couple of days with me. I am hoping that this Thanksgiving my family will be able to rnake
it. ri11r my iuut time I was with -vouall I becamea great great grandmother of a baby girl.

I guessI better end this and thanks again for the lovely cards and I wish you all a ve{v
Happy T'hanksgiving.

Mav God Bless You-All.

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'GlaEys
l"ayloe .;'
 JAN{HSGAR}NHR
ACTOR
KOREAN WAR VETERAI\

Dear Fellow American:

More than 50 years after I was wounded in Korea, I never thought I'd have to tell
young people that Amefiea fought in that conflict. It tr-uly is "The Forgotten War."
.That's why I urge you to join me in becoming a Founding Member of the Korean
War National Museum.

--
As a Founding Member, yorl will make it possible for t*day's young people
-
and future generations - - to learn the real, often untold stories of ordinary young men
* aften just boys, really - - wha answersdtheir country's call and becametrue heroes.

Veterans of the Korean War have been largely ignored for over 50 years. The
Korean War National Museum will give our veteransthe recognition they deserve,and
pass their story to future genetations.

Schaolbsoks tell the story from the perspective of the generals. And those
exploits will be tald here, too.

But the Korean War National Museurn will emphasizethe sacri{ice of the
comlnon soldier - - and prsssrve their trnique stories.

Now that we're losing over 1000 veteransa day,it's more important than ever
that we preserve their stories . . . befate it's too late.

These soldiers left the comforts and freedom of home to brave the snow, the
rnud, and sweltering jungle heat - as well as the enemy.

Many never returned home or came back pefinanently disabled from their
combat experiences.

Their stories need to be told! That'swhy I urge you to join me in becoming a

Founding Mernber of the Korean War National Museum.

Sincerely,

JamesGarner
.War
Korean Veteran
Purple Heart ReciPient
p.S. I,ve askedmy fiiencls at the Korean Wbr National Museum to let me know when
you respond.Pleasehelp out the best you can.
New Roster

Subject: New Roster

From: "SueHamilton" <sahamilton@fuse.net>
Date:Wed,24Sep200807:36:18-0400
To: "Bob Kalan" <bob@kalan.net>

Bob, I would like to havean updatedroster,asyou.know I wasworking on it at the reunion.Calvin andShirley

Seville called me last night, andthey wereonethat I had beentrying to get in touehwith severaltimes.Their area
codeis wrong as is the Astels,After going over the namesI got at ihp reuniontherewasseveraltherethat was
wrongalso. Whenyou sendout the next newsletter would you askthe membersto pleasesendme their addresses,
phonenumbers,and e-mail addresses if they haveone.I know beforethe reunion,I hadtried to call peopleand
left messages that wercneverretumed,andnow I doubtthat theyevcr got it they cansendto me at:
SueAllen Hamilton
2024WindingCreekLn.
MasonOhio45040
ph#sl3-398-0713
sahaldilqn@t-us-e,ne1
The reunionwasgood,andhopeto havea goodtum out at Bremerton.
It wasgoodseeingthosein attendance.The hotel andstaffcouldn't havebeenbetter.Thanksto JoeandJeanfor a
job well done.
SueHamilton

Pat & Jim Smith's phone# is 412-24L8776 Jean & JoeAstle's phone#is 530-346-7503
Pat & Jim Smith's e-msil is @
Pat Schmitz's e-mail is---------------pat<patls@roadrunner.con

HI BOB, THANK YOU FOR INQUIRING ABOUT EDITH . SHE

HASN,T QUITE GOTTEN OVER HER SITUATION YET. AS A
MATTER OF FACT WE WERE GOING CAMPING THIS WEEK
AND WE HAD TO CANCEL
ON A DIFFERENT NOTE I WOULD LIKE TO THANK JOE
ASTLE , HIS WIFE AND ALL THE CREWTHAT PUT THE
SALT LAKE CITY TRIP TOGET}IER, IT WAS GREAT AND
WE ENJOYED IT A LOT. CONGRATULATIONS ON A JOB
WELL DONE AS USUAL.
HOPEYOU AND TFIEFAMILY ARE IN THE BEST OF
HEALTH. CIAO

JACKAND EDITHACOSTA
DearBob.

Joe askedme to write and let you knowhowmuchwe enjoyedthe Reunionin Salt LakeCity. We really
enjoyedworkingwith Sue and'Sheryl.We wereso pleaseto see so manyof the GuysandGalswho
havebeento otherreunionsthat w€ haveattended.The bustripwas a littlelong,but reallyinteresting.
We had scheduledone morestop,but it got too late. I thinkeveryonewastiredby then anyway' I know
I was. Wasn'tthat big hole in the groundsomething.Andto thinkthat it was doneexclusivelyby man.
I hoptseveryonegot to go the the FamilyHistoryCenter,and TempleSquare.We werereallyfortunate
to be ableto attendthe TabernacleChoirmusicalpresentations'

We are both doing fine here. Rain has been scarce. But it is betterfor us. We heat our housewith
SolarWater,and ioe has beenup on the roof repairingour SolarPanels. He is almostdone,butthey
say it is goingto rain the end of this week. He hadto harvestthe honeyfrom his Beeswhenwo got
home. l{ was a pooryearthis year. Lastyearwe got 100gallons,thisyearwe onlygot about15
gallons.We had a freezethis spring,and lost all the blossomsoff the trees,consequently, there.wasno
fbodfor the bees. So it has beena poorsummerfor them. We will probably haveto feedthemthrough
the winter.

Thefall hereis beautiful.A lot like backin Conn.and Mass. We havea lot of color.

I think the reunion in Washingtonwifl be great. lt is a veryinterestingarea. Beautifultoo. Hope

everyonecan make it.

Thanksfor all you do. f ]"i-*A,fr O{}g

Joe & Jean Astle

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From: Patjim2006@aol.com
Date: Wed, I Oct 2008 11:44:53EDT
To: bob@kalan,net

Hi Bob Audrey and Dan, Justa quick note to let you know we finally got homefrom our trip around
the beautiflrl U.S. of A. First we hit Denverto visit my brotier andthen Redding,Ca. to visit my
sisterandthen back to beautiful Salt Lake Ciy to the army reunion. The trip wasplarmedaroundthe
army reunion,of course.We really enjoyedthe reunion. We parkedthe car and walked everywhere,it
was wonderfrd. The friendly gangwe had so much fun with andthe wonderful Mormon Tabernacle
choir etc. After we left Salt Lake we stoppedin Des Moines, Iowa to visit our nephew,whosewife
just had a cute little baby boy. My sisterandher husbandwerethereand so that savedus a visit to
Minnesotta. Thank God, as we were getting a little tired of traveling by this time. So on to our home
in Pittsburgh,Pa and our wonderfirl bed, which we sorelymissed. Thanksagain for the greatreunion,
we love them. Seeyou next year. Pat and Jim
Smith

FTom: NEILK DR FARRIS

Sant! Saturday,August23,2008 11:03 PM
To: Bob Kalae; Hennylahnson ' LannyT?vloq; Valgrie Smith

Wantedto let you know that Bob Goldmanhad a heart attack last Monday& a 5 vesselbypass
on Tuesday. On€of his girls calledValerleto let her know. Saysthat he's doing good & hopes
to go home on Mondayor Tuesday, Family(& Bob) would preFerno phonecalls at homefor
10-14 days but would enjoy getting notes in the mail untll then. Bobtold hls daughterthat
Valeriecould decidewho to lnform from the 765th group, Pleaselet others know so they can
sendtheir get well wishes. Thanks! VictoriaFarris(King & GretchenDavenport'sdaughter)

Thank you for lettlng others know. Bob, wtll be comlng hometomorrow(wednesday)if all goes
well today and they were to do a EKGtoday. We are so blessedas to how well he h'asrecovered.
We will be thinkhg of all of you as you haveyour reunlon.
Loveto all of you,
Bob& PhylllsGoldman

I talked with Bob Goldmanon Sept.22. After he hadhis bypasssugery he was in the
hospital for a week and went home,Aftsr being homefor a week,he went back to the
hospital for anotherweek with pneumonia,He's doing well now andhopesto makethe
reunionin Wash.He hasdaughterthat lives about 150miles eastof Seatle.
Bob Kalan