College of the Holy Cross CrossWorks The Octofoil Special Collections 5-1-1995 The Octofoil, May/June/July 1995 Ninth Infantry Division Association Follow this and additional works at: https://crossworks.holycross.edu/octofoil Part of the Military and Veterans Studies Commons, Military History Commons, Social History Commons, and the United States History Commons Recommended Citation Ninth Infantry Division Association, "The Octofoil, May/June/July 1995" (1995). The Octofoil. 311. https://crossworks.holycross.edu/octofoil/311 This Newsletter is brought to you for free and open access by the Special Collections at CrossWorks. It has been accepted for inclusion in The Octofoil by an authorized administrator of CrossWorks. THE 412 Gregory A~:., Weeh~wken, ~~~... 07087 ' _. .TIfE NINTH INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCIATION May-June-July 1995 Volume XlXX Number 3 -_.... "_ ,, - ... 1;lIaZ&.~.. ~,•• ~...... _ WOR(1';S,,1.;R M';MOR'.I1'J- Taps Sounded 51st Memorial Mass and Service Headquarters for 1996 The 50th Memorial Mass and Service for the 4581 men of the Ninth Infantry Division who died in combat in New York Reunion World War II was held at the Immaculate Conception Church in Worcester, Mass. on Sunday, October 23,1994. The Mass was celebrated by Father Pet~r Scanlon, a curate for many years under Father Connors, and until Father's death always in attendance at our gatherings. His sermon was a collection of reminiscences. He told of many funny things that happened at the rectory that gave us all a chuckle. He also told of Father Connors' kindness, generosity, humor, storytelling, and, above all, his priest­ liness. For the past few years, attendance at our memorial ser­ vice has been between ninety and and one hundred peo­ ple. There were one hundred and fifty at our 50th remem­ brance. I'm sure that many made a special effort to be with us, and it was great to see so many old friends. As our luncheon at the Holiday Inn came to a close, many asked "Will there be a Memorial Mass and Service in 1995?" Of course. There will be an annual memorial service as long as there is a group of us in New England Lindsey Nelson able to make the arrangements, and as long as there are Mets announcer for 17 years men of the Ninth Division able to make the annual pil­ It is our sad duty to grimage to Worcester. We will never forget our honored announce the demise of one dead. of the great "Old Reliables", The 51st Memorial Mass and Service will be held on Lindsey Nelson, sports Sunday, October 22, 1995 at the 11 :00 am Mass at the Commentator and member Immaculate Conception Church in Worcester, Mass. Once of the Ninth. again, we will pay tribute to the 4581 who died in combat In Memoriam in World War II and to those who have since followed. We "Hello everybody, I'm will pray, too, for the men of the Ninth Division who gave Lindsey Nelson". Can there their lives in VietNam. Once again we will continue the be a sports fan anywhere in honorable tradition of gathering to remember our dead this land who has not heard and to pray for a just and lasting peace. that voice? "Lord, God of Hosts, be with us yet, Consider: 25 years of Lest we forget, Lest we forget." broadcasting football for Sincerely, CBS and 12 for NBC, voice of Ron Murphy Notre Dame football for 13 Secretary, N.E. Chapter years, called the Cotton Bowl Classic in Dallas 25 Schedule for Weekend times, 17 years broadcasting Saturday, October 21, 1995: 2:00pm~.c;g.Roomopen the N¥Mets--aflG3years- the The 9th Infantry DiYisionAssociation Saturday, October 22, 1995: 11 :00 am - Mass and San Francisco Giants. He will wake up Rip Van Winkle Memorial Service found time to cover heavy­ in his Catskill Mountains, NY in 1996! 1:00 pm - Dinner at Holiday weight boxing, bowling Rip Van Winkle's 51-year-old slumber comes to an Inn championships, world's bob­ abrupt end on June 4-7, 1996 when Rip is awakened by Room Reservations sled championships, pro golf the rousing welcome of the 9th Infantry Division You must make your own room reservations. The cut­ tour, regular radio shows, a Association's 51st Annual Reunion, at the Concord Resort off date is September 22, 1995. The price is $75.00 plus few movie scenes and Hotel on Kiamesha Lake in the Catskill Mountains New tax. Mention the Ninth Division when calling or writing. recordings. All this with York. ' HOLIDAY INN some baseball in Japan and The convention committee of the host Greater NY 500 Lincoln Street football in Canada. Chapter and the Concord convention staff have been Worcester MA 01605 How do you measure suc­ working for months to ensure that the 51st gathering of 1-508-852-4000 cess?: "Old Reliables," their ladies, and guests will receive the No matter where we are billeted, the Holiday Inn is our American Sportscasters best of the world-famous Concord's outstanding accom­ headquarters, and of course, the C.P. room will be well Hall of Fame, Tuss Mc modations, dining, activities, and entertainment. stocked. Because our mailing list is incomplete, please let Laughry Award by American There will be no strip ticket char~es! The inclusive others know about the Memorial Service. Football Coaches Associa­ price covers three meals daily, with many delicious Please remember that Mass begins at 11 :00 am. tion, College Football Hall of choices, and any special diets, in our own dining room. Dinner Reservations Fame, Ford C. Frick Award, Look over the accompanying particulars and send your Reservations for Sunday's dinner must be paid for in Broadcasters Baseball Hall reservations directly to the Concord Resort Hotel. Over advance. of Fame, a little NBA and the next months the Octofoil will keep you apprised of Deadline for reservations is October 17, 1995. voted top sportscaster by the developing programs of interest. Deadline for refund of cancelled reservations is his contemporaries three If you remember the great time you had at the 1989 October 17, 1995. years running. At his alma reunion in the Catskill Mountains, the Concord reunion Dinner Sunday, October 22, 1995 mater, U. of Tennessee, he is promises to be even more memorable in 1996. Unlike Rip $16.00 per person in both football and baseball Van Winkle ... don't sleep on it ... get your reservations in AMOUNT ENCLOSED: $ _ Hall of Fame. Recently the early! school named the new 2.2 The Free Amenities Include: Name. Address. _ million dollar baseball stadi­ * Different all-star variety show nightly * Never a cover um after him. or minimum * Late night lounge shows * Discotheque music * Little Club for late dancing * Health and Fitness MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: New England Chapter 9th Continued on page 3 Center * Indoor swimming pool * Shopping Arcade * Division Assoc. Valet car parking * Handball, Paddleball * Shuttle bus to MAIL TO: Thomas Boyle, 39 Hall Ave., Somerville, MA Apollo Shopping Mall * FREE Golf on Challenger Course. 02144 In Addition: After dinner on Tuesday, June 4, there will be a one­ hour Welcome Party with beer, soda, pretzels and chips. An open cash bar will be available. And: We will also have a private complimentary cocktail party. Look for more exciting details to come in the next Octofoil. - Your host, the Greater NY Chapter Frank Haines (far right) is shown with members of his 84th FA as they gathered in New Orleans for the 50th Reunion. Others pictured (L-R) Bob McGoldrick, John Peluso, Walter Ricker, Newton Fields, AI lipton, George Deadline next issue - Oct. 20th Ruitschi and Morris Rosen. THE OCTOFOIL THE OCTOFOIL Taps Sounded Form 2579 should be sent to Yes, a note ofsadness does THE 9th INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCIATION 412 Gregory Avenue, Weehawken, N.J. 07087 Octofoil Associated Editors filter in, Walter O'Keefe and Daniel Quinn When I closely scan names ofhim and him. 51 sl ANNUAL CONVENTION National Officers Board of Governors I read these names, many 1996 President new to me, TUESDAY - FRIDAY • June 4 - 7, 1996 Henry Phillips Edwin Wisniewski 14002 Hemlock Dr. Columbus, MI But in my mind so plain to erytbing, And 7'h Penn Valley, CA 95946 Al Farrante see e Framington, MA Are countless deeds of Henry Phillips \s lW 'Jl So Vincent Guglielmino, 1st V.P. bravery 114 Charles Street Penn Valley, CA ~ ~@ Floral Park, NY 11001 Adolph Wadalavage With thoughts ofhome and \' Ozone, Pk., NY loved ones, too, Marty Krasovitz G.l 's did what they had to Gibbsboro, NJ do. Pat DeColli, 2nd V.P. 1997 1017 Jackson St. Nicholas D'Agostine Despite unseeming odds, no Phila, PA 18148 Cherry Hill, NJ need for fame. Michael Belmonte Knowing the struggle in­ -CONCORD Ronald Murphy, 3rd V.P. Oak Park, IL volved was not game. James P. Driscoll a 44 Strawberry Lane On they went to crush the RESORT HOTEL Scituate, MA 02066 Holiday, PI. Herb Olsen foe. KIAMESHA LAKE, NEW YORK 12751 Dave Heller Marson Mills, MA 'Twas a fight for loved ones, Judge Advocate 1998 they did know. Ed Hopkins ROOM RESERVATIONS 618 Sumac Rd Whether then or now, 'tis a Highland Pk. II 60035 Metchuen, NJ Ken Meyer price that's paid Belton, TX Thomas Boyle, Treasurer For a world full ofpeace, for Name Sponsor's Name. _ 39 Hall Avenue Phil Bermani which they prayed. Somerville, MA 02144 Daytona, FL Unit (Regt, Co, Btry, etc) _ Owen Salle Joe Rappazini Street Address _ Daniel Quinn, Secretary Decatur, II AI Zenka 412 Gregory Avenue With sadden heart we City State Zip Phone _ Weehawken, NJ 07087 Bellrose, NY Floyd Hennessey announce the passing of Will arrive on Will depart on Lambertville, MI these "Old Reliables" and Date -----=D:-a-:-te---- friends.