 Reunion
Ribbon
was attached to all the name tags |
Joe Perry
kept his name tag and ribbon carefully
pressed into an album. All images shown here are from his
personal collection. |
Plaza Hotel
was the venue for the 1981reunion. The beachside setting
certainly must have been an attractive draw for the vets and their
families |
People Like It
says the postcard and they still do as many thousands vacation
in Daytona Beach annually |
Boardwalk & Pier Area
the printing process did not properly register the colors on
this post card and the offsetting makes it seem blurry.
Perhaps the Chamber used them as giveaways as they would not sell
easily |
Keepsake Key Ring
was probably provided by the Daytona Beach News-Journal and
Daytona Times publisher.
Joe doesn't seem to have ever used it for its intended purpose. |
 Mayoral
Proclamation
WHEREAS: The 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment fought in the famous
Normandy Invasion on June 6, 1944the battle of Nijmegen on September
1`7, 1944 and the Battle of Ardennes on December 17, 1944; and
WHEREAS: for its courageous efforts and meritorious service in
combat during World War II,. that military unit earned a
Presidential Unit Citation as well as many other significant
commendations; and
WHEREAS: The "Red Devils" have carried their patriotic and
courageous spirit into civilian life and are still experiencing the
camaraderie that bonded them during World War II; and
WHEREAS: On this day, the 508th Parachute ?Infantry Regiment has
gathered In Daytona Beach to hold its Seventh Annual Convention.
NOW THEREFORE: I, Lawrence J. Kelly, Mayor of the City of Daytona
Beach, Florida, do hereby proclaim June 26-28, 1981 as:
508TH PARACHUTE INFANTRY DAYS
In Daytona Beach and
call upon all citizens to recognize this organization as one that
has served its country with honor and distinction.
IN WITNESS THEREOF: I hereunto set my Hand and cause the Seal of The
City of Daytona Beach to be affixed this 2nd day of March, 1981.
/s/ Lawrence J. Kelly
Mayor |
