2013

REUNION

MORNING

REPORT

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PLANNING TO ATTEND ARE:

Gordy Anderson

Don Bachali

Dale Birney

Don Bliss

Ned Costa

Art Cruz

Bill Fielding

Richard Hathcock

Walt Henderson

Grover Hudgins

Bob Jameson

Phil Johnson

Larry Kahila

Buddy King

Bob Mac Glaflin

Robert McDonald

Don McKeough

Chuck Merkel

Terry Lee Parker

Randy Plese

Lance Quesenberry

Don Sholett

Sal Sosa

John Steen

Jerry Terry

Mike Wallace

Cliff White

(27)

Donny, Leslie &

Ryan Kidd, Jr.

KIA: Donny Kidd, Sr.

(3)

Maslin Kain &

Anne Le May

KIA: Richard Le May

(2)

Shenendoah

Doran

KIA: Eric Busch

(1)

Martha Beasley

DAT Family/Wife

Marilyn Jones

DAT Family/Wife

(2)

To add your name to the above lists, click: YES

Casper Aviation Platoon Reunion 2013

June 20, 21, 22 & 23

The Crowne Plaza Hotel

Washington National Airport

The Crowne Plaza Washington National Airport is a first class, full service hotel located in Crystal City less than 1 mile from Ronald Reagan National Airport and 5 minutes from The Pentagon. All the attractions of our Nation's Capital, including The White House, The Smithsonian Institution, The Washington Monument, The International Spy Museum and The Vietnam Veteran's Memorial are just minutes away. The Crowne Plaza is also located near the Underground Mall and the DC-Metro Station.

The hotel also boasts three restaurants including a full-service Starbuck's Coffee House, the Potomac Bar & Grille and the Veranda Cafe.

Please book your room NOW!  Our group room rate is only: $99/per night.

RESERVATIONS  You must mention the: "Casper Aviation Platoon Reunion"

Special Phone Number: 843.760.5839  (Reservation Deadline: May 25, 2013).  SOLD-OUT

Street Address: 1480 Crystal Drive · Arlington, VA  22202 · USA   Hotel Website

Registration Fee and Other Costs

Registration Fee          Banquet Dinner

$50 per Casper               $65 per person

Joe Kline Art Raffle     Other Raffles Prizes

$5 per ticket                    $20 per 20 tickets

Our Mission

The Casper Aviation Platoon Organization, CAPO sponsored reunions are designed each year to provide a good time for ALL Caspers, their family and friends.

Please join us next summer in Washington D.C.  Email and let us know if you will be joining us at the Reunion:

YES  

Please print the registration form and return it completed along with your check or money order.  Do not mail cash.  Registration Form

Buses (optional) will depart from our hotel in Crystal City for a short drive to Arlington National Cemetery.  Upon arrival at the cemetery, we will conduct a formal memorial service.  Led by Donny Kidd, Jr. the ceremony will include the laying of a wreath as our gift of flowers honoring our fallen heroes and the Casper Platoon members who have died after their tour.

This most solemn memorial service will take place at the Tomb of the Unknowns and will be attended by the ceremonial units from the uniformed services.

Captain Henry (Sonny) Tucker was the Company Commander of C Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry in Vietnam and went into the ministry after his military service. He is now a retired minister and will lead us at our Memorial Service.

This is an optional event for your entire family to attend. If you would like to attend this Memorial Service, please contact Don Bliss and list everyone in your party: Casper Memorial Service - YES. 

The "Final Deadline" to register is: May 20.

It is a must that our group “ALL” arrives at Arlington National Cemetery at the same exact time.  The ceremony will start at 12:15 pm (sharp).  We ask that everyone arrives at the Tomb of the Unknowns a half-hour earlier.

We will provide an (optional) round-trip charter bus transportation to the cemetery.  The cost is: $20/per person.  These boarding passes must be purchase in advance on a first come basis.  You will not be able to board the bus without your boarding pass. (This bus is SOLD OUT)

However, if you and your party feel like exploring the ANC and/or other near-by monuments after the ceremony, there is a Metro Rail station near-by and/or taxi cabs available for your return trip back to the hotel. 

Questions?  Please email Ned Costa: NCHuey721@aol.com. 

Buses (optional) will depart from our reunion hotel in Crystal City for a short drive to the United States Capitol Building. Upon arrival, we will attend a guided tours of the historic Capitol begin at the orientation theaters with a 13-minute film, "Out of Many, One," which will take you on a journey through our country's struggle to establish the world's first truly representative democracy and introduce you to the magnificent building that houses our Congress. Once inside the historic Capitol, visitors will see the Crypt of the Capitol, the Rotunda, and National Statuary Hall. All tours begin and end at the Capitol Visitor Center.

The tour of the historic U.S. Capitol building is free; however tour passes are required.  Don Bliss has secured 120 Tour Passes for our group.  They will be distributed on a first come basis.

It is a must that our group “ALL” arrives at the Capitol Building at the same exact time.

The tour will start at 10:50 am (sharp).  We been asked that everyone arrives at the Capital by no later than 10:00 am.

We will provide an (optional) round-trip charter bus transportation to the U.S. Capitol Tour.  The cost is: $20/per person.  These boarding passes must be purchase in advance on a first come basis.  You will not be able to board the bus without your boarding pass

This is an optional event for your entire family to attend. If you would like to attend this Historical Tour, please contact Don Bliss and list everyone in your party: U.S. Capitol Tour - YES

However, if you and your party wish to explore the Exhibition Hall, the Restaurant, the Gift Shops and other amenities at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, along with the other near-by monuments that's great!  There is a Metro Rail station near-by and/or taxi cabs available for your return trip back to the hotel.

Questions?  Please email Ned Costa: NCHuey721@aol.com.

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Historic Riverboat Cruises in Washington, D.C., sail the Potomac River, the waterway separating the capital from the state of Virginia. Our chartered cruise will run for 90-minutes and offer wonderful glimpses of Washington landmarks.

After the cruise, you will also have the opportunity along the west bank of the Potomac River, to visit and sightsee in the Old Town historic district of Alexandria, Virginia. 

Here you will be offered a glimpse into America's past. Walking the cobblestone streets, visitors can enjoy art galleries, museums, antique shops, restaurants and entertainment.  There are 4 very nice restaurants that we recommend where you and your family and guests can break a way from the group and enjoy a nice dinner before returning to the hotel.

The transportation to Alexandria docks is easy, fun and inexpensive. As a group, we can all leave from the station across the street from our hotel and ride the Metro to the King Street station. From there, a free ride on the King Street Trolley a few blocks to the docks. After the cruise, it's a short two block walk to King Street in Old Town Alexandria were the restaurants and shops are located.  We will return back to the reunion hotel the same way we came by trolley and Metro Rail.

The Potomac Riverboat Cruise is Casper Platoon only chartered sight- seeing tour for your entire family to enjoy.  It is an (optional event).  This tour requires the advance purchase of your boarding pass at this time.  The cost is: $25/per person.   If you would like to attend this Historical Tour, please contact Randy Plese and list everyone in your party: Potomac Riverboat Cruise - YES

Questions?  Please email Ned Costa: NCHuey721@aol.com.

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A ghost walking tour is offered after the river cruise and dinner. This is optional . The price is about $7. Alexandria is a very old and historic town and offers lots of fun learning potential from a guided tour. So after the river cruise and after dinner we have the option of going on a walking tour of historic Alexandria. Trolley runs until 10:30 pm so we will have plenty of time to catch that and return to the hotel.  You can pay at the time of the tour but we would like to have a head count for so we can schedule the tour accordingly.

This tour also provides us a great way to walk off our dinner!

If you are interested, contact Randy Plese:

Ghost Walking Tour - YES

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The Veranda Cafe takes great pride in the friendly service, fine cuisine, along with a comfortable atmosphere.  The lunch menu features delicious beef, seafood and pasta selections. The restaurant is conveniently located upstairs in the Crowne Plaza Hotel making it a short walk for our ladies to enjoy some wonderful time together at this lunch.

                                                          Cost: 20 raffle tickets for $20.

Casper Aviation Platoon                       Casper Aviation Platoon

11-oz. Coffee Mug                                              4.25" Tile Coaster

(Valued at $20).                                                        (Valued at $17). 

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NEW Casper Aviation Platoon T-Shirt

Available only at the Washington, D.C. Reunion

 Order 2 or More Shirts NOW for only $12 each

 All Single Shirt Orders are $15 each

Description: Gildan G200

100% preshrunk heavyweight 6oz cotton T-Shirt. With a seamless collar with taped neck & shoulders, double needle throughout.  Available in White, sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL.

NO Mail Orders!  Your shirts will be shipped directly to the reunion hotel in Washington, D.C.  All shirts must be picked up at the reunion, none will be mailed. 

Last day to order and pay for your shirts is May 5, 2013.  No orders after that date.

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