Had a wonderful time. Got there and of course I didn't know anyone, but that didn't last long. When I got to the hotel, the lady behind the desk said to meet Max and Helen at their room. So went up, knocked on the door, and the conversation took off. Got there in time for cocktails and dinner and had fun meeting the others on and off during the night.
Dawn and Scott were the hosts this year and did a bang-up job on getting things organized and providing fun for all. 
This included having an awesome piano player and singer who knew virtually any old tune you could think of. He was a riot and had the whole crowd going. A nice touch.
Later many of us met in the hospitality suite on the 3rd floor and that was a lot of fun too. That's where I got to talk to many of the guys and their kids. More personal. Shared the things that I brought and things that they brought.
Think I stayed up too late and maybe had one beer too many. 
After all had to toast to Al and all the other vets who were and weren't there. A fantastic night. Felt like I knew many of these people for a long time.
Had time in the morning to meet again with a few of the folks and snap a few photos.
OH BTW, they ARE MEETING again next year. They said that life was too short and that if they could, they would be there. Why not enjoy each other's company and meet old friends. I couldn't agree more!
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"