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The Octofoil, January/February 1999 College of the Holy Cross CrossWorks The Octofoil Special Collections 1-1-1999 The Octofoil, January/February 1999 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, January/February 1999" (1999). The Octofoil. 329. https://crossworks.holycross.edu/octofoil/329 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 Ave.!·Weehawken, N.J. 07087'1 NINTH INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCIATION --V-o":l:u:m':e:XLXXI'::~-'::V'='N~um~b-e-r-I-'---:-----~~---------------------~---~J~an-Feb 1~99 • The Monument Report Matt Urban Dear"Members of the Ninth Infantry Division Association: Monument Fund We thank all of you who have responded to our "Open These are the donations Reunion datesMay 23 -. 26 1999 Letter" in the previous Octofoil. Your generous donations that were sent to me and the to the "Matt Urban Monument Fund" and kind words of names are listed in the order Hyannis, Mass. encouragement are greatly appreciated. Some of those that they came: came from members we never met. Our gratitude and John Bonkowski, 9th acknowledgments have been sent to each and everyone Recon (Original donation); BEACH HEAD ESTABUSHED IN HYANNIS of you and we're hoping that the same spirit of support J.J. Bonkowski (Brother); prevails. Without your help we could not succeed. The New England chapter is honored to be the host of Joseph Chmiel, F Co 60th, our fifty fourth annual reunion, being held at the Four At this point, we haven't reached the amount reqUIred (In Memory of his buddy, for the down payment to order the monument and we Points Hotel in Hyannis on May 23rd, 24th, and 25th. KIA Frank Pateria F Co 60th); Hyannis was chosen because it is the center of Cape have a long way to go for the balance. It is just like in Anthony Guttila M Co 60th, Matty's lifetime when nothing came easy for him so it is Cod, allOWing one easy access to all the Cape has to offer. Julia Klimasz, (In Memory of . Downtown Hyannis and the historic waterfronts are near­ for us as we're trying to honor him after he's gone. Our husband, Anthony K.); effort and determination will go on no matter how long it by, as well as the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum, Travor E. Jones, 9th QM Co.; shops, boutiques and restaurants. One wishes to take the takes. Walter T.Quigley, A Bty 60th The financial goal is not our only problem. We have ferry to Martha's Vineyard or Nantucket it is just a short FA; John W. Cattle Sr., 84th distance from the hotel. been communicating with the Arlington Cemetery Office FA; Ted Curless Jr.; George and are beginning to learn that bureaucracy in govern­ Each of the hotel's beautiful appointed guest rooms H. Brown, A Co 47th & 9th features direct dial telephone, in room movies, and coffee ment does not stop at the sacred place of a National MP PIn; Percy Hough, A Co Cemetery. Our proposed monument with its two bronze makers. There is both an indoor and outdoor pool, a ' 39th; Jack A. Collier, C Co health ad fitness center. The dining choices include plaques has not been approved and other changes have 47th; Nick Capobianco, 9th been mandated. And yet, this is the same monument that Sandcastles Restaurant, which features traditional Cape Recon (In Memory of broth­ Cod specialties, also serves continental cuisine. One the Middle-man assured us would be in place for the er, Thomas KIA May 4, Dedication on August 25th. As you all know, his price of wishes to eat lighter there is the Toby Jug Tavern, their 1944); Thomas Boyle, 26th English Pub, or you may enjoy poolside dining on their $16,308 was out of our reach and that is even more appar­ FA; Charles E. Hoffmann, B ent now as we're struggling to attain half that ·amount. As outdoor deck. Co 15th Combat Eng.; Jack E. Sunday golf will be played at the Tara Hyannis Hotel we're waiting for the final word from Arlington we are still Eddy; Walter Stanko, 0 Co in contact with the monument company. They are willing and Resort. Complimentary shuttle service is available 47th; Al Zenka; Peter A. and Herb Olsen can give you all the information on this. to work with us on any changes. We also have the option Radichio; Margie Gehl­ to look elsewhere. As Mrs. Jennie Urban knows, our main On Sunday and Monday evening you will be listening to hausen; Boodman F. and dancing to Lou Colombo Orchestra and I know you concern is to come up with a monument that we all could Lockwood; Aroon Weinberg; be proud of. will enjoy his music. F.M. Morris; Phil Oheseley; On Monday we had planned a ladies luncheon, but at As of this date (Feb. 17, '99) donations sent to me Walter Pochis. amount to $1055.00. Contrihutions sent to Peter the present time we are trying to make arrangements for Thank you for all your gen­ a clam bake. If this materializes then we may have to Radicchio are not included. Peter has been on the road erous contributions. John and hopefully will return in time to make his report to the change the ladies luncheon. and I hope we can pull it Tuesday will be our "Memorial Service" to pay honor Octofoil before the deadline. We still have some pledges through. God Bless! and are hoping for your continued support. The donor and tribute to all our beloved dead. Not only the 4581 P.S. My address: Mr. Peter who made the supreme sacrifice but also for all those list will continue in the next Octofoil. A. Radichio, P.O. Box 1541, The Matt Urban Monument Committee who have since passed away. This service will be in the Homosassa Spgs, FL 34447­ capable hands of Tom Boyle. Something extra has been Peter A. Radichio 1541. P.O. Box 1541 added to this service and I believe it will make a lasting Homosassa Spg. FL 34447 impression on those who attend. So please plan to be John Bonkowski with us so we can honor those who we owe so much to. 19241 Angela Crt. TRIBUfE Tuesday we will have a cocktail hour followed by our Roseville, Mi. 48066 This letter is to let you banquet which will be roast prime rib of beef. Now if know if you have not already some can't eat beef, please let us know when you arrive Golfers heard. Mrs. Connie Trapani and we will arrange another choice for you. This cannot sent me a letter this week to be done at the last minute, so please let us know ahead of inform me that Salvatore P. time. Our main speaker will be one you will enjoy listen­ Trapani passed away on July ing to. 13, 1998. On the transportation side Hyannis has its own airport For a year Sal fought a and has direct flights from New York. Or you can fly into hard battle but lost to acute Logan Airport in East Boston and take the shuttle to leukemia. Sal is remembered Hyannis. If one is traveling by this route make sure you by all who knew him as one book a direct flight to Hyannis. For those people who of the best medics in 2nd Bn land at Logan don't want to use the shuttle, there is the 39th lnt. He served in five Brockton Plymouth bus that stops at all the terminals in campaigns, Normandy to the the airport and will take you to Hyannis. Anyone traveling .. Elbe. Much of the time he by train can go to South Station in Boston and just out­ served with H Co. where he side the station is a Brockton Plymouth bus terminal and was given great respect for you can take the bus to Hyannis. Bonanza Bus Line runs his courage to do his best. five trips a day to Hyannis from New York, Manhattan Sal was also known for his Port Authority. Their number is 1-800-556-3815. great talent to talk and Now I would like to say a few words to the children and of the NE Reunion sends this entertain as he held the grandchildren of those great guys who served in the photo of the Golf Course he has made reservations for attention of large groups to Ninth Infantry Division. So much has been made of the the gang to play on Sunday May 23 - so if you ha~e made lift their moral during the movie "SaVing Private Ryan". Your dad or grandfather plans or intend to playa round of Golf that day gl,:,e Herb dark days of the war. I know can relate to so many of the scenes in the movie for he a call or write to him at PO Box 845 Marstom Mills, Ma that all who knew Sal will be was so much a part of this conflict. A small percentage of 02648 or call him at (508) 420-3320 (home) or office (781) saddened to learn that he those who served in World War II actually saw combat 878-1953.. DIRECflONS TO HYANNIS 'has passed on from our , but I can assure you your dad or grandfather wasn't 1.
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