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).
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).