USS Basilone DD/DDE824

[Rick Papesca]

There is a month left until we start to converge on Wilmington, NC. We have approximately 25 shipmate's attending and many are bringing their significant others for a total of 50:). We are going to have good weather, with plenty of sunshine and fun. Looking forward to seeing the old timers that attend every reunion, those that attend some and our "rookies" also. We sent out over 673 invites and had 25 responses, that's is less than a .037% response. The future of these events depends on the interest of all shipmate's, so I urge you all to send Phil Poplaski a good mailing address, email address and possibly a contact number. It is truly heart wrenching to receive a phone call from a family member informing you that a loved one has passed away after sending out the reunion packages.
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Rick Papesca
"Pappy"
MM2 - Bravo 4
8/68-4/70

[Chris]

for those not on our FB group page
the hotel says they are awaiting our arrival
they are ready for us and none of Wilmington was lost
if you are driving you should check the welcome centers as you enter NC
to get the latest info on road conditions
you may want to check this site also
http://tims.ncdot.gov/tims/default.aspx
they post the conditions and update frequently
see you there
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G L Christenson
BM2 '65-'67
'GOD', bless our diversity!
If a day goes by that you have not learned something, you have wasted that day!