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 Author  Topic: PT BOATS INC. LAST REUNION
29navy

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It was a pleasure to finally meet Frank in person after many years of email contact. And I got some face time with Tim Connelly for the first time in 10 year when I first met him at the Danvers reunion.

It was a busy weekend for me having to do all the things I needed to do as president. I wish I had more time to just 'hang out".

The memorial service was great, particularly when the cloud cover blocked some of the sun about half-way through the service. Cooled thing off just a tad.

The other PT boater that helped Bill toss the wreath was Stan Allen (Ron 34 and 40) and the color guard was a cobination of sea scouts and young marines. They did a great job.

It was pretty neat to see the vets and splinters all up on the boats before the service.



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One of the things I forgot to mention was how impressed I was with the shape these PT BOATERS are in. Getting on in age, many of these guys are fit and trim, and seem as though they would have no problem getting into their uniforms. Although they now walk a bit slower, I would have trouble keeping up with them. Everything they wore was color coordinated with no wrinkles and looking sharp. To see these guys at the Banquet, they looked great. Hey, lets not forget the Wifes that made it to the Reunion. Many were just as fit and trim, and certainly not looking their ages. We can learn a great deal from this generation, which is quickly leaving us. One PT Boater said it best when he told me Never be afraid of hard work, it never killed anyone. Don't be lazy, get off the couch, shut the TV and get off the Computer. Take a walk, even if it's around your yard. Get up and move, and above all, Watch what you eat. Wonderful words from a man that was 90, but I swear was 75.

I will never forget these men that I met during the Reunion. It sure made sence to me that PT also meant PLENTY TOUGH, because these guys are just that.....................




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