Reunion 22


The Association's 22nd reunion was held in the Holiday Inn Westport, St. Louis along the Mighty Mississippi River. This five-day session was the longest agenda yet and, for some, included an optional extension for a trip to Branson, MO to take in a few of the many Country & Western music shows held there year around. Local tours included the city of St. Louis and it's Golden Arch as well as the city of St. Charles. Of special note was the publication of excerpts from the prior year's business session announcing that the Association would form a committee to explore and recommend how the retirement of the Association could be conducted with dignity and honor on or about October 20, 1944.
REUNION ATTENDEES
All Smiles Frank and Leona Longiotti were amongst the many attendees that year
Smiling Attendees [l-r] Bob Speers, Dan DeLuca and Angelo Rippellino recount old service time memories. (Note the Medical Detachment guidon banner hanging at far right) (Photo courtesy of Bob Speers)
Fifty Two Years Earlier These same three men posed for a photographer in Scotland. Like many other men of the 508th,they took their leave there following their return from Normandy. They even posed in the same order: [l-r] Bob Speers, Dan DeLuca and Angelo Rippellino