event program - Lancers Reunion

EVENT PROGRAM
September 20-21, 2013
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington
Reunion Schedule
Friday, September 20th
1830 - 2100
*Icebreaker / Social Event at the home of
LTG Robert Brown
Former Brigade Commander/ Current JBLM Commander
Saturday, September 21st
0900 - 1100
5K Lancer Memorial Walk/Run
Powderworks Park, DuPont WA
A partnership with Wear Blue, Run to Remember
1300 - 1400
Lancer Fallen Memorial
Memorial Park, JBLM Main
1400 - 1600
Museum Tour
Joint Base Lewis -McChord Museum
Guest Speaker: Ms. Lourdes E. Alvarado Ramos
Director, Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs
1800
*Evening Social Event
Hawaiian Casual Luau
at the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center
All events are rain or shine.
Please plan appropriately for the Pacific Northwest weather
* denotes an adults-only event
Icebreaker Event
LTG and Mrs. Robert Brown
invite you to a social at their home
to celebrate the start of the 2013 Lancer Reunion
Quarters 1
9th Division Drive
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98433
Driving Directions from the JBLM Dupont Gate
- Take Exit 119 off Interstate 5 and head east to JBLM
- Enter through the gate and continue onto Clark Road
- Turn left on 9th Division Road
- Quarters 1 is the center home on the left, directly behind the
91st Division Monument
Parking for this event is in the lot behind Garrison Headquarters.
Continue on 9th Division Road past Quarters 1, and cross Liggett Ave.
The parking lot will be on your left
Memorial 5K Run / Walk
This event is dedicated to the memory of our fallen brothers
Photos of these brave warriors will be displayed throughout the route
LTG Robert Brown will address the crowd promptly at 0900
Directions to Powderworks Park:
- Take Exit 118 off Interstate 5 and head West.
- Turn left on Bob's Hollow Lane.
- The park will be on your left as pass the Pioneer Middle School.
Route Map
All ages welcome. The route is bike and stroller friendly.
Attendees are encouraged to wear the color blue
as a symbol of remembrance
To learn more about Wear Blue, Run to Remember visit:
www.wearblueruntoremember.org
Remembrance Ceremony
Honoring our Fallen at Memorial Park
13:00
13:05
13:10
13:15
13:20
13:35
13:45
13:55
14:00
Remembrance Song
Opening Remarks
Posting of Colors
National Anthem
Invocation
Lighting of the Flame
Laying of Wreath
Unveiing of Benches
Fallen Soldier Tribute
Reading of the names of our Fallen
Silent Tribute / Amazing Grace
Closing Prayer
CSM (R) Robert Prosser
LTG Robert Brown
Mrs. Stephanie Traugutt
Chaplain: MAJ Randy Curry
Battalion Veterans
LTG Robert Brown / Gold Star Member
LTG Robert Brown
Battalion Command Sergeants Major
Bagpipes: Mr. Peter Moran
Chaplain: MAJ Randy Curry
From the JBLM Main Gate, follow 41st Division Drive for 1.2 miles
Turn right onto Bitar Ave, then left onto S. Division Drive.
Make the first right onto Stryker Ave, Memorial Park will be on your left.
Parking available at Mann Ave and S. Division, near the Stryker Xpress
Our Fallen Comrades
MAJ Horst Moore
San Antonio, TX
HHC, 1st BDE
9 November 2004
CPT William W. Jacobson Jr.
Charlotte, NC
1-24 IN Regiment
9 November 2004
SSG Julian Melo
Brooklyn, NY
1-5 IN Regiment
21 December 2004
SPC Thomas K. Doerflinger
Silver Spring, MD
1-24 IN Regiment
11 November 2004
SSG Robert S. Johnson
Castro Valley, CA
1-24 IN Regiment
21 December 2004
SSG Darren D. VanKomen
Bluefield, WV
2-14 CAV Regiment
21 December 2004
SSG Salamo Tuialuuluu
Pago Pago, AS
A/3-21 IN Regiment
4 December 2004
SPC Jonathan Castro
Corona, CA
73rd EN Company
21 December 2004
PFC Oscar Sanchez
Modesto, CA
1-24 IN Regiment
29 December 2004
SGT David A. Mitts
Hammond, OR
A/3-21 IN Regiment
4 December 2004
PFC Lionel Ayro
Jeanerette, LA
73rd EN Company
21 December 2004
PVT Cory R. Depew
Beech Grove, IN
2-14 CAV Regiment
4 January 2005
SFC Brian A. Mack
Phoenix, AZ
3-21 IN Regiment
13 January 2005
SGT Adam J. Plumondore
Gresham, OR
1-24 IN Regiment
16 February 2005
SSG Donald D. Griffith Jr.
Mechanicsville, IA
2-14 CAV Regiment
11 March 2005
SGT Nathan P. Swindell
Bronx, NY
1-24 IN Regiment
15 January 2005
SGT Frank B. Hernandez
Phoenix, AZ
2-14 CAV Regiment
17 February 2005
SGT Kenneth L. Ridgley
Olney, IL
3-21 IN Regiment
30 March 2005
1LT Nainoa K. Hoe
Kailua, HI
3-21 IN Regiment
22 January 2005
SGT Stephen R. Sherman
Neptune, NJ
1-5 IN Regiment
3 February 2005
SPC Clinton R. Gertson
Houston, TX
1-24 IN Regiment
19 February 2005
SSG Juan M. Solorio
Dallas, TX
3-21 IN Regiment
4 March 2005
SSG Ioasa F. Tavae Jr.
Pago Pago, AS
1-5 IN Regiment
4 April 2005
SGT Anthony A. Davis Jr.
Long Beach, CA
1-24 IN Regiment
23 April 2005
1LT William A. Edens
Colombia, MO
1-5 IN Regiment
28 April 2005
SPC Tyler L. Creamean
Jacksonville, AR
73 ENG
22 May 2005
SPC Jose L. Ruiz
Brentwood, NY
3-21 IN Regiment
15 August 2005
SGT Eric W. Morris
Sparks, NV
1-5 IN Regiment
28 April 2005
1LT Aaron N. Seesan
Massillion, OH
73 ENG
22 May 2005
MSG Steven Auchman
Waterloo, NY
5th ASOS
9 November 2004
1SG Michael G. Bordelon
Morgan City, LA
1-24 IN Regiment
10 May 2005
SPC Philip “Nick” Sayles
Jacksonville, AR
1-24 IN Regiment
28 May 2005
SPC George D. Harrison
Knoxville, TN
293 MP
2 December 2004
SGT Benjamin C. Morton
Wright, KS
1-24 IN Regiment
22 May 2005
SPC Nils G. Thompson
Confluence, PA
1-24 IN Regiment
4 August 2005
1LT Andrew C. Shields
Colombia, SC
1-51 AVN
9 December 2004
Our Fallen Comrades
CW4 Patrick D. Leach
Rock Hill, SC
1-51 AVN
9 December 2004
PFC Gunnar D. Becker
Forestberg, SD
2-63 AR
13 January 2005
SPC David A. Ruhren
Stafford, VA
276 ENG
21 December 2004
PFC Stephen A. Castellano
Long Beach, CA
1-14th IN Regiment
28 January 2005
SPC Nicholas C. Mason
King George, VA
276 ENG
21 December 2004
SSG Zachary R. Wobler
Ottowa, OH
2-325th IN Regiment
6 February 2005
MSG Paul D. Karpowich
Bridgeport, PA
(AST) 98th DIV
21 December 2004
SGT Christopher M. Pusateri
Corning, NY
2-325th IN Regiment
16 February 2005
Evening Social Event
1800 - 1900
Arrival & Social Hour
1900
Posting of the Colors
Opening Remarks
Tribute to the Fallen
2100
Dinner Service
2000
Guest Speakers:
LTG Robert Brown and CSM (R) Carlton Dedrich
Lancer Video
2100 - 2300
Dancing
Attire for this event is “Aloha Crisp” / Hawaiian Wear
Hawaiian shirts, tropical-print dresses and skirts..
Women can wear sundresses, loosely fitting skirts, linen pants or
shorts with tank tops or Hawaiian shirts. Men can wear shorts,
cotton or linen pants and cotton shirts of any color or print.
Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center
Driving Directions From I-5 Southbound/Northbound:
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At Exit 133 (City Center Exit) turn RIGHT onto the ramp toward I-705/ City Center.
Keep LEFT to stay on ramp toward I-705/ City Center.
Turn LEFT onto ramp toward A Street/ City Center.
Keep LEFT to stay on ramp toward S. 15th Street/ Pacific Avenue.
Follow S. 15th Street two blocks, the GTCTC will be on your left at 1500 Broadway.
To access onsite parking, Turn LEFT on Market Street.
Turn LEFT again on S. 17th Street to access Parking Lots *A, B, D & E.
We are pleased to host a professional photographer at the event
portrait packages will be available for purchase
Additional Information
Access to Joint Base Lewis-McChord
The Visitor Center for JBLM - Lewis Main and Lewis North is located at Exit
120 off of I-5 near Liberty Gate. The hours are 0500 – 2030 daily. Vehicle
Registration is conducted at this Visitor Center from 1630-2030, Mon- Fri
and from 0700 – 2030 on weekends and federal holidays
Vehicles entering Joint Base Lewis-McChord are required to have either an
adult Authorized ID Cardholder in the vehicle or an authorized Visitor
Pass. To obtain the pass, the vehicle operator must process at a Visitor
Center and present the following:
- Valid vehicle registration
- Proof of current vehicle insurance
- Valid driver’s license
Visitors who are not DoD ID card holders must tell the Visitor Center clerk
that they are attendees of the Lancer Reunion.
Preferred Childcare Option
Reunion attendees in need of childcare for either the Friday evening
Icebreaker or the Evening Social on Saturday are encouraged to
utilize Sittercity. This service offers a listing of certified providers to
meet virtually every childcare need:
https://www.sittercity.com
Sittercity memberships are free for current active duty Families.
Families who qualify may register at the link below:
https://www.sittercity.com/register_corp_1.html?corp=dod&client=67
Acknowledgements
Reunion Committee
LTG Robert Brown
LTC (R) Brian Rogers
MAJ (R) Scott Whitman
CSM (R) Thomas Adams
CSM (R) & Mrs. Carlton Dedrich
CSM (R) Victor Mercado
CSM (R) Robert Prosser
CSM (R) Danny Williamson
CSM (R) Victor Martinez
CSM (R) Robert Barker
CSM (R) Howard Shane Briel
1SG (R) Dan Massie
MAJ Paul Cruz
MAJ Jason Murphy
MAJ Shawn Prescher
MAJ Edward Gavin
MAJ Angela Konen
MAJ Lewis Seau
CPT Jerry Jensen
MSG John Powell
SSG & Mrs. Mark Thomas
Mr. Seth White
Mr. Mickey Traugutt
Ms. Norma Melo
Special Thanks to our Sponsors and Supporters
Ms. Lourdes E. Alvarado Ramos , WA Department of Veterans Affairs
Fort Lewis Sergeant s Major Association
JBLM Sergeant Audie Murphy Club
8TH BDE ROTC
Northwest Guardian Newspaper
Ranger Newspaper
Military Memorabilia
Mr. Jesse Floberg –Website Design Specialist
Wear Blue, Run to Remember - Dupont Flagship Charter
Mr. Myles Grant , Joint Base Lewis-McChord Museum
Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center
CSM (R) and Mrs. Dedrich - $1000 donation
CSM (R) Thomas Adams - $1000 donation
SSG and Mrs. Thomas - Development and production of event program
Ms. Norma Melo - Cost of memorial bench engraving
Mrs, Stephanie Traugutt - Vocal performance, National Anthem
Mr. Peter Moran, Bagpipes
Mr. Robert Martin, DJ
Ms. Karla Davidson, Digital Photographer
VFW - Washington State Headquarters
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