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The 8th & I Reunion Association
An organization of Marines
who served at
Marine Barracks
8th & I Streets, S.E.,
Washington D.C.
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Items collected since the 1960's: |
Don "Mau Mau" Maurer with fellow 8th & I Marines
in Viet Nam
(left to right) Paul Towey, Fran Jacques (Dick Jacques' wife),
and Dick Jacques (deceased 1991)
(L-R): John Reim, Drill Team, 1958-61; Joe Laudisio, Drill Team, 1959-61 and Tom McHale,
C.G.C., 3rd Plt. & Body Bearers; H & S Co., Guard Section, 1960-62
NOTE: Joe and John had not seen Tom since 1961.
(L to R): John Reim, John Diaz (MCI & H & S Cos., 1961-1963),
Barbara Diaz, and Mary Lou Reim at dinner in the Hale Koa Hotel, Honolulu/Waikiki in June of 2009.
(Submitted by John Reim)
Tom Shenhan and Dave Zeferjohn in Lexington, KY in June of 2009.
The last time these two were together was 1962, when Tom and Dave
were members of 3rd Platoon MCI Company, 1960-63.
(Submitted by Dave Zeferjohn)
Group Picture, Taken May 15, 2010, Includes (L to R):
Richard "Rick" Given, Silent Drill Platoon, 1960-63, Charleston, WV, Hershel W. "Woody" Williams, USMC, D.O.B. 10-2-23, Medal of Honor recipient, Iwo Jima, 1945 (the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from Iwo Jima), Elizabeth Given (Rick's wife), Mary Lynn Given (daughter of Rick & Elizabeth), and Emma Johnson, Gold Star Mother (her grandson, L/Cpl. Adam Crumpler, USMC, KIA, Iraq)
(Submitted by Elizabeth, wife of Richard "Rick" Given, Silent Drill Platoon, 1960-63, Charleston, WV)
Barbara Diaz, and Mary Lou Reim at dinner in the Hale Koa Hotel, Honolulu/Waikiki in June of 2009.
(Submitted by John Reim)
Tom Shenhan and Dave Zeferjohn in Lexington, KY in June of 2009.
The last time these two were together was 1962, when Tom and Dave
were members of 3rd Platoon MCI Company, 1960-63.
(Submitted by Dave Zeferjohn)
Group Picture, Taken May 15, 2010, Includes (L to R):
Richard "Rick" Given, Silent Drill Platoon, 1960-63, Charleston, WV, Hershel W. "Woody" Williams, USMC, D.O.B. 10-2-23, Medal of Honor recipient, Iwo Jima, 1945 (the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from Iwo Jima), Elizabeth Given (Rick's wife), Mary Lynn Given (daughter of Rick & Elizabeth), and Emma Johnson, Gold Star Mother (her grandson, L/Cpl. Adam Crumpler, USMC, KIA, Iraq)
(Submitted by Elizabeth, wife of Richard "Rick" Given, Silent Drill Platoon, 1960-63, Charleston, WV)
Marine Week Boston was held the week of May 3rd thru May 9th 2010. On the final day the silent drill platoon performed at a Rededication Ceremony of the Marine Barracks at the Boston Navy Yard.
Dave Pullo SDT 59-61 was asked by a Drill Team L/Cpl if I could still handle the M1.
After the Drill Team performed, Dave Pullo introduced himself
to the Platoon Commander, Capt. John McLaughlin.
May 22, 2010, Steve DeBock, Ceremonial Guard Company, 3rd Platoon, 1960-1962, attended the United States Military Academy, West Point, NY, Class of 2010 graduation. His niece, Alexandra Stamatiou, a member of the Class of 2010, was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army. Steve, with much pride, presented Alexandra with her first official salute as an officer. It was an emotional experience!
2 June 2010, George Barrows, Marine Corps Institute Company, 1959-1962, attended a luncheon at Camp Lejeune honoring Lt. Gen. Dennis Hejlik (on right), CG of the llMEF. To the left of George is Maj. Gen. Carl Jensen, CG of the MC Installations East, also headquartered at Camp Lejeune.
This picture was sent by 8th & I Marine MARIO SILVESTRINI, 1956-60 & 1962-69 / USMC 1955-79, Drum & Bugle Corps, Brigantine, NJ.
This picture was taken February 2011. About 45 residents of the Vineland (NJ) Veterans' Facility, including some of their spouses, boarded three buses and enjoyed a wonderful breakfast at a nearby restaurant. Mario Silvestrini assisted in organizing this breakfast for our veterans. He is standing on the left in the red jacket. Well done, Mario!!!!
This picture was taken on 8-5-04 and includes, L to R: Joe Laudisio, Drill Team, 1959-61, Vinny Amato, Body Bearers, 1958-61, John Reim, Drill Team, 1958-61, Howie Dickson, Body Bearers, 1958-61
These pictures were taken on 7-1-04 and include, L to R: John Reim, Drill Team, 1958-61, Howie Dickson, Body Bearers, 1958-61, Joe Laudisio, Drill Team, 1959-61
(8-12-11, group picture at dinner in Mays Landing, NJ) ...
Clockwise: Dave Pullo, Drill Team, 1959-61 (white shirt), Josephine ("Jo") Pullo, Mary Lou Reim, John T. Reim, Drill Team, 1958-61, Tom McHale, Body Bearers and H & S Co., Guard Section, 1960-62, Joe Laudisio, Drill Team, 1959-61 (yellow shirt)
Tom McHale
Dave & Jo Pullo
Jo & Dave Pullo and John & Mary Lou Reim
Dave Pullo
These pictures were taken at Caesars Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, NJ on 8-13-11.
Pictures of Dave Pullo's birthday party on 19 March 2011: Dave Pullo Party.
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