Thanks to everyone that came to the reunion. JD, Fixie and crew you did an outstanding job setting it up. I met some old friends I thought I would never see again, but there they were. I also met some new friends that I very much enjoyed meeting. It was one of the greatest times I have had in a very long time. I look forward to the spring of 2009.

Matthew Roe
U.S.N. Ret.

Just wanted to add my two cents about what a superb time I had at the recent reunion. The reunions are getting better and better. I think the board almost has this thing perfected!!!
Can't wait until Spring 2009. Thanks to everyone who worked so hard.

Tim "Bird" Ashlin BT2

I just wanted to say thanks to all and hope each and every one made it home safely. I had a great time and am looking forward to 2009. The memories revived were as enjoyable as the events and gatherings we shared. Best of everything to all.

Also I want to extend a special thanks to David, JD, and Kevin for thier extreme involvement.

Hello to all new friends, I had a wonderful week at the reunion, it was a great time with great memories. Thank you for welcoming me as a shipmateas if I was on even during your times. I have to especially thank Ms3 Mike Welsh, Ms3 Joe Netzel, and Ms3 Kenny Kutter. We cooks must stick together, and yes mike sure did make the week interesting. I also would like to thank David Fix and the association for allowing me to chime the bell at the memorial service that was such an honor for me. till next reunion fair winds and following seas.

I would concur with Senior Chief Goe. This was my first reunion but it certainly won't be my last. I hope that as long as there is life in my body that I will be able to attend every subsequent reunion. Fixie, can I register for 2009 right now?

Even though there were no others from my division during my time on the Inchon, I was able to meet so many other shipmates whose stories and accounts were as funny and colorful as any that I could share. There is a certain spirit, character and affinity among Inchon sailors and Marines which is unique only to our crew.

I forgot what a great combination that a bar+food+Karaoke (music)+fleet sailors was. The more things change, the more they stay the same.

I would also like to extend a heartfelt expression of thanks to all of those who worked so hard to make this reunion happen. We have a great Board of Directors and I know that every reunion will be a good one. Let's support and assist our Board as much as possible.

For any of you who are not yet a member, you simply MUST join. I promise you won't regret it. For any of you members who could not make this reunion because of conflicts, block out April/May 2009 right now.

"Never More Brightly"

Yes, fair winds and following seas to you all!

Jay Gunn
ABH-2
1980-1982

Shipmates...I just attended the 2007 reunion in Virginia Beach. To say that we had fun would be a complete understatement. Think of the best party you ever attended then multiply that by 100 and you'll have an inkling of this years reunion. The banquet to which an "uniform of the day is worn" (short sleeve embroidered
Inchon shirt with khaki pants) was the rowdiest party I've been to in years. Based on when you served onboard different groups were formed to sing a song of their choice. For you guys that served during the time I did (1982-1985) hold your head up high as we blew away the others by singing "GLORIA" by Laura Branigan. That particular song was more /less the ship's "theme song" during the notorious Beirut cruise of 1982-1983. This particular version of "GLORIA" was without a doubt, probably, the best Karaoke version ever sung. When you have 10-12 "old salts" on stage singing led by a "youthful"looking retired Sr. Chief (QMCS)
doing a "limbo" type hopping dance across the stage the only thing you can do is sit back and laugh. And guess what...that's exactly what everybody did. Seriously, though, fun was had by all. I would only urge all association members to plan to attend the next reunion in the spring of 2009. Reunions are generally held for 3-4 days. But you don"t have to attend the full time. If you could or would come just one or two days
especially banquet night I will guarantee you a great time. Think about the shipmates and friends you served with and occasionally think about then say to yourself "that's it I am going to the next reunion." Hopefully, we'll see you there!!! Fair winds and following seas. Sr. Chief Goe USN. (RET).

"Make all preparations" to party. Pack those "seabags", I mean suitcases, put a big smile on your face, and anticipate seeing the "best damn sailors" ever to man a ship. Seven days and counting...see you there. By the way "I'll buy the first one"...Sr. Cjavascript:smil('smr','');
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