This was the agenda for final reunion of the 508th P.I.R. as the men of the 508th commemorated the 60th anniversary of the units' formation with the  formal retirement of the 508th PIR Association at Camp Blanding, the home of it's formation as it began its odyssey on October 20, 1942 .

WHERE:  Paramount Hotel, 2900 SW 13th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32608

MEETING AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS

•  Arrival and registration (all day)
•  Attendee Rosters
•  Meet with old friends at the Company and Regiment CPs
•  Media Coverage - Foreign and domestic newspaper articles

•  Continental Breakfast
•  Group Photos
•  Evening - dinner and entertainment provided by the Citizens of Gainesville

•  Continental Breakfast
•  0900 - buses depart for Camp Blanding (transportation provided from/to hotel)
•  Retirement ceremonies, Camp Blanding, Starke, FL

•  Continental Breakfast
•  Free Golf provided by citizens of Gainesville

Thursday Oct 21

•  Farewell Breakfast
•  Members depart for home

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