Charlie Troop 1st Squadron 9th Cavalry Regiment will be holding A Special Reunion June 30th through July 3rd in Columbus, Georgia. We will be honoring the Men from Charlie Troop, Headquarters and Headquarters Troop and Delta Troops. Anyone who reads this and would like to attend leave a comment and I’ll answer it.
I will give a full report on the Reunion when it is over. I can not go over everything we will be doing but I can not do that now as we don’t want the 65 Guys to know what all we have planned.
We will be holding a “Wreath Laying” Ceremony and the reading of the names of “Our Fallen Brothers at the Wall” behind the National Infantry Museum. More to come later
To all Troopers planning on Attending the 2015 Reunion,
It has brought to my attention, that the cost of the meals at this Reunion are excessive. I would like to take this opportunity to explain why the costs are what they are.
My wife, Carol, has been talking to the people at the Holiday Inn and bartered for the best prices she could get. She had to get them to change the menus they had because the options they had may not have been the best for people of our age group. The following are the menus for the dinner on the 1st and 2nd:
July 1, 2015 Fried Chicken and Roasted Top Round with gravy, garden salad, mashed potatoes, green beans, buttered corn, sweet rolls and pecan pie. Drinks are included.
July 2, 2015 Glazed ham, roasted turkey with gravy, baked beans, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, coleslaw, rolls and peach cobbler plus drinks.
Standard cost per meal is; $23.95 plus 10% tax and 20% gratuity. Tax and Gratuity equals $7.19 making the cost of the meal $31.14.
You are being charged an additional $1.36. This additional money will be used to offset the cost of meals for the 4 Boy Scouts, the Boy Scout Leader and Tiffany and Lora. The Boy Scouts will be Posting the Colors at both the Wall Ceremony and also at the Dinner Honoring the 65 Troopers. We were going to purchase two Paver Blocks for Charlie Troop to be placed in front of the Wall at $250.00 each. The Boy Scouts worked and volunteered their time and purchased the Paver Blocks for us. Tiffany and Lora both work at the Museum and have done everything they possibly could to make our Visit and time at the museum a very special time for us.
We have asked for donations to help offset the cost of drinks ( beer, soda ect if you want hard liquor we may bring your own) and for snacks in the reunion room for the three days for many and 4 days for a lot of Troopers. Part of the donation money will be used to help purchase the Wreath that will be placed at the wall. Thanks to Phil Merritt we will not have to rent an audio system.
My wife and I choose to have the two buffet dinners because many of you will be flying into Columbus. The Inn has free transportation from the airport to the hotel and back. Many of you will not have transportation to go out and buy dinners. I Do want to express that NO ONE will be required to participate in the dinners. This is up to you. However, the dinners cannot be purchased after May 1st. We must submit a final count to the Hotel shortly there after.
We have three days of travel. On the 1st and 2nd to the museum and back and on the 3rd to Doughboy field. The Bullwhip Squadron Association has made plans to furnish us with two to three buses that can carry us to these activities.
If you have any questions you can respond to this email, email me at pcbnamin@verizon.net or call me at 859-771-6342.
Also please remember that this is NOT a Bullwhip Function and therefore we are receiving limited funds from the Bullwhip to help pay for this reunion. The Bullwhip folks were kind enough to pay me back for one item and I will explain that at the reunion.
Pat,
Regretfully, I will be unable to attend the reunion as I will be in Asia (Japan, Taiwan, China and Thailand). Please pass on my heartfelt greetings to all of those that can attend and, most assuredly, they will be in my thoughts and prayers. I also remember fondly those that have passed like Buck Barrett, Dick Marshall, Larry Banks, Johnny Gower along with the truly GREAT hero’s that carry on the “C” Troop legacy ( Billy Williams, Chuck Knowlen, my dear friend Titch, for whom I shall be eternally grateful, Jim Reid, Gene Smith, Larry Wright, Bruce DeHart , Dave DeSloover and all of the others that are and will be remembered with pride that I knew and had the pleasure to serve with.
God bless you all until we meet on “Fiddler’s Green”.
thanks pat. I have no problem with these costs. this is a once in a few years experience and it is not your every day dinner at your local restaurant. so what if it costs us another $10 or so per meal, when we are dead, that $10 won’t mean a dam thing. so let us pay that extra $10 or so and let’s have us a real 9th cav party where we can see our old friends one more time before we are called to “fiddlers green”. it’s later than you think my friends. this will be a very special event, therefore, we should make an exception in this case and move forward with this reunion. you, your wife, and those who are helping you to make this a special event for us old timers are to be commended for giving of your time and efforts on our behalf. remember our unit’s motto: “we can, we will”. we can and will do this reunion and to hell with worrying about the extra cost of meals. When I get home from this reunion, I will remember the great time I had being with my old crewmates, not the cost of my dinners. Would Billy Nave or Dick Marshall complain about the cost of meals? hell no, they would be so happy to be with us at this reunion, they would enjoy our comradeship. forward troopers! onward to Columbus!—-mike kelley
George M. Carter
January 28, 2015
Thanks for the info, I would love to have that experence to be at that affair,I would love to have more details .Please keep me informed. cvetster @aol.com, 1st 9th RECON, i was a “blue” rode in the HEAD HUNTERS .
patrickbieneman
January 28, 2015
George, You were in Alpha Troop weren’t you?
George M. Carter
February 3, 2015
Bro.I would love to say ,yes, But I am not sure . there 1966- 67 ,what year was the IDrange Valley, I arrived to the 1st 9th after that fire fight . you got info ??
patrickbieneman
February 3, 2015
The Battle of the Ia Drang was in November of 1965. Sending you an email about the reunion.
Pauleddy@carolina.rr.com
February 3, 2015
11/11/1965
Sent from rr.com
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patrickbieneman
March 16, 2015
George, id you receive the email I sent about the reunion?
George M. Carter
January 28, 2015
The Eyes &Ears of the 1st CAV.
Paul S. Davis
January 28, 2015
Looking forward to the reunion. GOD willing, I plan to be there.
Paul Davis – Raider 24 C 1/9 – 1967
Diane walton Gleaton
January 28, 2015
My sister kathleen and I will be attending the reunion in hounor of our father. Louis E Walton. Thank u so much for all the updates. God bless u
patrickbieneman
January 28, 2015
Diane, I very happy the two of you are coming. Have you made your reservations id I send you a copy of the activities and the cost of the meals? Are either of your brothers coming that you know of? It will be nice to see you again.
Gary Ritchason
January 28, 2015
I served in C Troop in ’69-’70 with the Blues. I was Blue Mike. I am interested in receiving more info on the reunion and hope to be able to attend.
Gary Ritchason
patrickbieneman
January 28, 2015
Gary, I am send you the info via email.
George Kelley
January 28, 2015
Before ya know it June/July will be here and making plans to attend the 50th reunion.
patrickbieneman
January 28, 2015
George, Have you received all of the information yet? If not let me know.
Paul Eddy
January 30, 2015
I will attend the 2015 reunion. Do I need to submit anything?
Paul Eddy
C troop & HQ troop. 1964 – 1966.
patrickbieneman
January 30, 2015
Paul, I will send you an email today. It will include the paperwork and the Cost of Meals.
Paul S. Davis
January 30, 2015
Thanks… Really looking forward to being with everyone again. Please let me know how I can be of help. I live in Jacksonville Fla. and have family in Atlanta so we are in the “area” so to speak and would like to help if there is something I can do. GOD Bless, Paul Davis 904-710-2677 cell
patrickbieneman
January 30, 2015
Paul,
All is good so far. I’ll let you know if you can do anything. For right now, just prepare for the Reunion.
Paul S. Davis
January 30, 2015
Will do…
I’ll be Praying for everyone tasked with the Planning & details.
PS…
Any guidance on the “Black Stetson” ??
patrickbieneman
January 30, 2015
Paul, I bought mine at “The Boot Store”. If you don’t have one up your way, go to http://www.1cda.org and then go to their Gift SHop. They are cheaper at the Boot Store. At the Cav shop you can pick up your cord and 1/9 insignia.
Paul S. Davis
January 30, 2015
Thanks Pat. I’ll check it out…
Paul S. Davis
January 30, 2015
Pat, Need your advice as where to purchase a New Black 1st Cav. Stetson
Thanks, Paul Davis
Preston Samuels
February 1, 2015
I am interested, in the reunion like to know more about it. Live in Maryland.
patrickbieneman
February 1, 2015
Sam, I’m sending you the info per email. When were you with Charlie Troop?
robert adams
February 16, 2015
Served with 7/13th Artillery at Bon Song as direct support to B-C-D Troops in 1967-68. A Troop was at LZ Dog and support by 2/19th Artillery. We were at Two Bits, Pony, Tom, Sandra, Mustang, English ect. and made 13 artillery assaults with 1/9 into Crow’s Foot, Happy Valley, and An Loa Valley. We only lost 4 KIA and 37 WIA thanks to the protection of the Blues of 1/9th Cav. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Would our Redlegs be welcome at your reunion? God Bless you and thanks for serving. Can Do!
patrickbieneman
February 16, 2015
Bob, I don’t mean to be disrespectful. If you and another redleg would like to attend this reunion we’d be glad to have you. I run the reunion and I can’t afford for it to get to big. If you, your spouse, and one other redleg wants to attend send me an email at pcbnamin@verizon.net. Welcomed home.
George Carter
February 16, 2015
Thats a new one on me,Redleg ? In Nam ? , all I knew was BLUES &,Headhunters
patrickbieneman
February 16, 2015
Red Legs were the Artillery.
robert adams commander 7/13th Artillery Vietnam
February 16, 2015
An old term from the Civil War applied to artillerymen. They use to wear a red stripe down the leg of their trousers. We had numerous RTOs, Recon Sgt and FOs with the Headhunters until Feb 68 when they went to Quang Tri. in I CORPS God Bless you and thanks for serving. Hope you re well and some place where it’s warm. I.m going up to Groveport, Ohio early in March. Over out!
patrickbieneman
February 21, 2015
Are you going to the Motts Museum? I have a friend up there names Nate Shaffer. He dedicated a loach to the museum. My wife and I just might take you up on the offer. I’ll let you know in a week or two if that is okay.
robert adams
February 21, 2015
You’ re welcome brother. Let me know and I’ll send you specifics. Thanks for serving. God Bless you. 1st Team! I”ll check on Motts.
robert adams
February 21, 2015
I ll be at Motts 2nd week of March. It will be an interesting trip I’m sure. Thanks for serving and God Bless you.
robert adams commander 7/13th Artillery Vietnam
February 16, 2015
Our group of about 100 vets and wives will be in Gettysburg Sept 27th to Oct. 2nd
and you re (wife also) welcome to come as my guest . I ll pick up rooms, drinks, food, events and tours. If interested call me 859 806 5199. God Bless you and thanks for serving. Can Do!
patrickbieneman
February 17, 2015
Bob, Thank you for the offer. Give me some time and I’ll let you know. I am so wrapped up in this upcoming reunion of ours and my computer had just crashed so I am pretty much starting from zero.
G. "Butch" Mundy
March 10, 2015
I plan to be there , need more info . Butch Mundy HHT 1/9 Cav. 65/66
robert adams
March 10, 2015
Was in Columbus but it was like the rains in Nam. I missed it but will go back in spting. Thanks for serving. 1St Team.
Matt Brennan
March 13, 2015
Hello Ron! Can you please give more details about the 2015 Charlie Troop reunion at Fort Benning? Thanks and best wishes.
Matt Brennan
March 17, 2015
Hello Ron. I was with the Cav starting 12/65 and with Charlie Troop 12/66 through June (and a bit in August) 1967. Have not been to a Cav reunion since 1991. Would love to learn more. Thanks. Matt Brennan.
patrickbieneman
March 17, 2015
Matt, I am sending you a separate email to your email address with all of the information.
james pressman
May 28, 2015
please send me the reunion info. jpressman@comcast.net
c troop 69-70 lift section leader
jim pressman