Reunion November 8-11, 2007
"I now know why men who have been to war yearn to reunite. Not to tell stories or look at old pictures. Not to laugh or weep. Comrades gather because they long to be with the men who once acted at their best; men who suffered and sacrificed, who were stripped of their humanity. I did not pick these men. They were delivered by fate and the military. But I know them in a way I know no other men. I have never given anyone such trust. They were willing to guard something more precious than my life. They would have carried my reputation, the memory of me. It was part of the bargain we all made, the reason we were so willing to die for one another. As long as I have memory, I will think of them all, every day. I am sure that when I leave this world, my last thought will be of my family and my comrades... Such good men." Author Unknown
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Orleans Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, located at 4500 W Tropicana Ave, Las Vegas, NV. This is 2.65 miles (see Mapquest) from the Marine Corps League building (the Leatherneck Club) located at 4360 Spring Mountain Road, where we will have our dinner/auction/raffle on Friday night, 11/9/07. You can make reservations at any time by calling 800-675-3267 and specify that you’re with the Alpha 1-12 Marine Corps Reunion group. (or just Alpha 1-12). Rooms are $65/night on the 8th and $120/night on the 9th and 10th If you wish to arrive early or stay late, the $65/night rate for weekdays currently holds but may change. There is plenty of room to park RVs and motorhomes (but you can’t stay in them). If you want to stay in your RV, call us (Jill or Don) and we’ll see what we can find. No pets allowed except for handicapped needs (seeing-eye dogs).
On Saturday, 11/10, (the Marine Corps birthday), the Marine Corps Ball sponsored by the Marine Corps League of Las Vegas will be held. This is expected to be held at the Orleans Hotel and Casino in their grand ballroom. Tickets are $60 per person. I have been assured that there will be room for as many of our group as wish to attend. Tickets will be available in late July. Our July newsletter will contain the information on how to get your tickets as you’ll be sending your payment to a member of the Marine Corps League along with a stamped, self-addressed envelope and he will be returning the tickets directly to you.
See you there!!!
e-mail Mike Stagner if you have questions