Welcome to the Quantico Virginia September 2008
3rd Battalion, 5th Marines 1st Marine Div
Reunion Web Site!
3/5 REUNION UPDATE - August 2008
WE’RE IN THE HOME STRETCH!
Our reunion is about a month away and we will soon be getting down to cut-off dates for our scheduled activities.
Within the next week or two, I will need to have a final count for determining the type and number of meals for the banquet and the number of buses needed for transportation to the Marine Museum, DC and the banquet.
If you haven’t yet submitted your reunion registration information, please do so as soon as possible.
By the way, although you may have a reservation at the headquarters hotel, YOU MUST STILL REGISTER for the reunion.
As stated in a previous update, I need to know name(s) of attendee(s), Marine unit (company), events you are participating in (Museum reception-$10, trip to DC-$20 and banquet-$25) and entrée selection. Checks should be made payable to: 3/5 Marine Reunion and sent to: Gary Crowell, 857 Hillside Drive, Camp Hill, PA 17011.
If you need some financial help, please do not hesitate to contact me (717-763-8832). I have received contributions to specifically assist our 3/5 Marine brothers. Please don’t miss this reunion because you didn’t want to ask for a little help. Your inquiry and assistance will be kept confidential.
At the headquarters hotel, we have exceeded our initial block of 70 rooms. To date, reservations have been made for 83 rooms. The hotel folks have been good enough to set aside a few more rooms for our use, but once they are taken you’ll have to stay at another hotel. I’m looking for another hotel nearby that will give us the same or similar room rate.
If you are coming early or plan on staying after the reunion, you’ll find lots to do in and around Old Town Fredericksburg. Old Town, situated along the Rappahannock River, offers great restaurants and pubs, antique shops, museums, unique stores and art galleries.
You may also want to stop by the Fredericksburg Visitor Center, the Mary Washington House, Kenmore Plantation Home, the Rising Sun Tavern and the Fredericksburg Civil War Battlefield. For more information, go to www.VisitFred.com. Your registration packet will include a copy of the Fredericksburg 2008 Visitor Guide and a Walking Map of downtown Fredericksburg.
If you are a Civil War buff, perhaps you may also want to visit the Chancellorsville, Manassas and Spotsylvania Court House battlefields.
Should you still be in the Marine mood, perhaps you might want to spend some time aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. If you were stationed there, you’ll find the old adage to be true: the more things change, the more they stay the same. This is not only true of the Base, but more so of the town of Quantico. Why not visit Lunga Park at the Lunga Reservoir, Smith Lake, and Camp Barrett, site of The Basic School. A map of MCB Quantico will be included in your registration package.
If you are a golfer, maybe you would like to play a round or two on the Medal of Honor golf course. Call 703-784-2424 to get information about the course and to make a T-time. Afterwards, should you still want to play more golf, there are other nice courses in the Fredericksburg area. Call 1-877-788-8133 or visit www.GolfFred.com.
There is obviously a lot to see and do in Washington, DC and this is a great time of year to visit since students are back in school and the tourist season is about over. Since most of you are quite familiar with most of the popular sites in the District, I am sure you don’t need a listing from me.
Our September 19, 20 and 21 gathering of Marines, family and friends promises to be a wonderful time. Come share in the friendship, memories and stories of old.
Mail information and check to:
Gary E. Crowell
857 Hillside Drive
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 763-8832
gary.crowell@netscape.com
Don't let this opportunity to be with your 3/5 brothers slip by. Remember, it's another two years after this reunion that we have our next opportunity to get together. Do you really want to wait that long?
And please, don't forget, send a little extra to help other Marines and or defray cost!
PS. If you have any questions regarding the upcoming reunion, please contact Gary at the above email address or at the above phone number. If you have a question regarding the web site, please contact Tom Gainer at the below email or phone number
If you would like to contribute an item for our silent auction during our reunion in Sept, please contact John at:
John Olsen
4502 Shelby Court
Anacortes, WA 98221
Tel: 360-941-0810
Email: jcolsen62@hotmail.com
FAX: 360-299-9996
