2017 Reunion

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First Row: Bob & Sandra McKinley, Roy & Lynne Rains, Arthur & Yolande Martin, Leo & Linn Williams, Tom & Audrey Garnella, Roger & Sherry Bodwell, Richard & Patricia Schroder, Rich & Joan Leonard
Second Row: David & Vallerie Huser, John & Barbara Crespi, Ron & Marlene Ingram, Damian & Joy Vierra, Jon & Cindy Lundquist, Ron & Susan Huether, Jim & Georgette Ferguson, Floyd & Linda Jackson, Joel & Dorothy Chase
Third Row: Denny & Terri Behm, Barry Brown, Henry Land, Jack & Susan Dahlmann, Monty Halcomb, Lee Caubarreaux, Clyde & Elida Moore, Joe & Linda Finder
Back Row: Dan & Betty Korty, Corky Walsh & Judy Miller, Mike Ahern, Dan Toothman, Richard Medlock, Mike & Velma Smith, Fred & NOra McKeller, Charles Chambliss, Jim Victor

2017 15th Medical BN Assn. Reunion was an enormous success!
By Terry McCarl

The 15th Medical BN Assn. 2017 Reunion was held in Branson, MO, April 26-30. Reunion Coordinator Ron Ingram and his wife Marlene don't live what you would call close to Branson (about 400 miles away), but Branson is a frequent vacation spot for them, and their familiarity with Branson was invaluable in putting together an incredible reunion!

The turnout was a record! A total of 47 veterans attended; along with spouses, family, and guests, 86 persons from 23 states were there! For many veterans, this was their first reunion, and some had not attended for many years. An enjoyable time was had by all!

Westgate Branson Woods Resort is a beautiful reunion/convention facility, Rooms were spacious and luxurious for a daily group rate of only $63/night!

Our group had exclusive use of the “Grand Pavilion,” a magnificent open space building about 150' X 40' where all meetings, daily buffet breakfasts, the banquet, and socializing could be accomplished.

No visit to Branson would be complete without attending a first-rate country music show! Our group saw two great shows, the famous “Baldknobbers,” and “Raiding the Country Vault.”

Other group activities consisted of a tour of the Branson Veteran's Memorial Museum, and a dinner at the Fall Creek Catfish and Steak House, a long-time Branson institution where the servers toss fresh rolls to customers.

The annual Fund-Raising Auction was held after the Banquet on Saturday evening. The Auction lived up to its tradition of generosity and fun. Auctioneer Mark "Doc" Holiday and his able "Assistants" Randy Burkhart and Jim Victor artfully cajoled and coerced the crowd to bid generously!

Perhaps the most notable donation was by Association Past President Leo "Short Round" Williams, who donated three leather-bound original editions of the book, We Were Soldiers Once and Young, by LTG Hal Moore, autographed by the author plus a photograph of General Moore. Bidding was vigorous on these treasured books!

Joel and Dorothy Chase of Manassas, VA attended the reunion and expressed deep appreciation for the Medevac rescue and medical treatment. Joel was Platoon Leader for D Co., 1st of the 5th Cavalry and was severely wounded at LZ David in Cambodia on June 14, 1970. He was medevaced to the B Company, 15th Medical BN Treatment Facility at LZ Buttons, where Dr. Jon Lundquist (then CPT MC) treated him. Joel would like to find that Medevac crew and thank them. If you were, or know someone who was on that crew, please e-mail me at historian@15thmedbnassociation.org or call 402-457-9807.

Ron “Huey” Huether was recognized for his outstanding work developing and running the Association Web site, and was presented a Lowe's gift certificate for $100.