There were 24 people that attended the installation dinner.  The food was good and everyone had a good time.  Now we are in May and there are a couple of things coming up this month.  The first being the decorating of veteran’s graves at Riverside Cemetery in Gas City which we have done for the past 14 years.  This will take place on Thursday, May 22, although a time hasn’t been set up as yet and will be discussed at our first meeting.  Anyone wanting to help let me know.

     Instead of a regular meeting on 22 May, we will be having an informal dinner at the Jim Dandy Restaurant at 1800 hours, for Col McMillan who is leaving us the end of May and moving to Tennessee .  All members of the Tripoli Detachment are invited to attend and a count of how many are coming will be taken at our first meeting.

     Memorial Day is Monday, May 26 and ceremonies will be held at the Marion National Cemetery .  Our detachment will be furnishing the rifle detail for the ceremonies and we will meet at the cemetery by 1015 back by the Civil War Monument.  Parade uniform with red league covers and white gloves.  I’ll have blanks for anyone that needs any.

     Remember the state conference is 6 – 8 June in Richmond .   If you’re going, remember you’ll need your red blazer for the banquet on Saturday. It should be a lot of fun.

     Thanks to Marines Vice, Swain and Hyatt for doing the funeral with me and braving the cold and windy morning.  Next time I’ll bring my jacket.

The Gunny,             

Conrad Heslin  U.S.M.C. (Retired)

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