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College of the Holy Cross CrossWorks The Octofoil Special Collections 1-1-1968 The Octofoil, January/February 1968 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 1968" (1968). The Octofoil. 163. https://crossworks.holycross.edu/octofoil/163 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 VOLUME XXIII Association Dues: $4.00 per year - $1.50 ,NUMBER 3 THE NINTH INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCIATION will be earmarked. to pay for The Octofoil Weehawken, N. J. 07087-412 Gregory Ave. Jan. - Feb. 1968 MICHIGAN. HERE WE COME •• • Detroit The Place SCRAMBLING FOR RESERVATIONS IN DETROIT July 18th The Date This year, Ford, G.M.C.,and This year the Detroit Chap American Motors won't Ji)e the ter went all out to secure the only people making news in De services of a suitable band for troit. The Ninth Division As the parade. JOM Bonkowski sociation also plans to make went right to the tOPi he re headlines when it holds its An quested the assistance of Rep. nual Reunion in the Motor City. Lucien N. Nedzi of Detroit and The boys from the Detroit through the Congressman's help Chapter have taken a page from we were able to secure the serv the motor magnet's manual and ices of the 70th Division Band. have put the 1968 Reunion onan Major General Carl J. Dueser, assembly line. Eachphase ofthe Commander of the 70th Divi reunion has been assigned to a sion has advised John that the different chai·rman, and each band will be ready and waiting chairman will be responsible at 1000 hours 20 JUly 1968. So for getting one particular op get your feet in shape and be eration into perfect shape. prepared for a lively march through downtown Detroit. The Statler-Hilton Hotel still When July 18th rolls around has plenty of -rooms available . the Reunion Chairman, BobDe for the Reunion, and the rates 'Sandy, will fit each individual are very reasonable. $10.00for operation into the overall plan, Singles, $15.00 for Doubles, and and· thus assure the members $17.00 for Twins. Don't forget of the Association a smooth that the room rates include free running and enjoyable reunion. parking. These special rates Bob will be aided by Bill Mead will prevail for three days pre ows - Co-Chairman,JoeCasey ceding and three days after the Treasur~t, BruceMlor - Golf, Reunion, so if you plan to ar James Brunner - PrOgram,Joe f1ve early and depart late, you Casey - Registration, Elmer can still take advantage of the Wagner - Publicity, Bill Mead special rates. When making ows - Dance, Jim Dawson your reservations at the hotel MOCK BOAT PRACTICE (Fort Bragg, N. C. - 1942) Banquet, JOM Bonkowski- Me be sure to mention that you are morial Service. HOSPITALITY attending the Ninth Division Re will be provided by the entire union. Detroit Chapter. All reports coming out of GENERAL O'CONNOR ADDRESSES TROOPS Everyone, especially Old Sol Detroit indicate that the :nem diers, love a parade. If you bers of the Association will The following is taken from money come from? We botn proper channels, they couldac doubt the veracity of this state have a wonderful time In De the Division newspaper, The Old know the answer to that ques complish a great deal more and, ment, come to the Reunion and troit. This year when making Reliable. An address by the tion. The same source is also at the same time, gain support you will change yoW" mind when plans for your vacation keep Commanding General, Major buying weapons for North Viet from other Americans. After you see the Old Rellables step in mind the dates July 18th General George O'Connor Nam. all, you are fighting and dying piag off on their march to the through the 20th and set them "Then there are other pro for a cause with dignity and Mlnnorial Service. Each year aside for the Ninth Inf. Div. I receive a number of let- testers. The ones who are pro courage. We ~t home should we grow more portly and our Reunion in Detroit. [ers from parents and relatives testing because they don't like do the same. aehes and pains become more of members of the Division. the world they have inherited. "In closing, let me say this pronounced, but when that mili One came recently from Mrs. They really don't know if they to you, my adopted sons: these tary band sounds off we forget *** Beverly Lasher, whose son, like it or not -- because they've protesters are mostly ofa Iegal everything but the cadence. Richard, of Company C, 5th never had the courage to face age to be calledadults. Theycan Nephew Serves Battalion, 60th Infantry, was that world! They're more to never be called men. On the Heart-felt killed in action in August. She be pitied than censured. other hand, most of you are not' has been writing to members "Next there are many people of a legalage to be called adults, With Ninth of Company C but due to DEROO who have very limited knowl but everyone of you has earned Gratitude During World War II, Lou and the Infusion Program her edge, and also lack the ability the right to be called men. Vivolo of E. Boston, Mass. contacts have been scattf'red to acqUire further kno'wledge. "Twenty years from now, this This is to express my heart served with the 9th. M. P. and she did not know the name They chant, 'Thou shall not kill' country will be managed by you felt gratitude to you and all the Co. Now his nephew, PFC of the new company commander. as they protest. They're right. men. You will have responsible Officers and Members of the 9th Joe Vivolo, is in Viet Nam Being concerned about the The Bible does say this. But positions in government, in Infantry Division Association serving with C Co. of the 47th. effect that the protest marches the same Bible also states that dustry, educational establish for the many kindnesses and ex Young Joe was wounded in might have on the men serving there are certain principles we ments, and the military. These pressiQns of sympathy. You action, but after two weeks in here, she asked me to have the must defend and certain rights same protesters will still be have always been so good to the hospital he returned to duty letter below posted on the bul worth fighting for. protesting. Paul and me. and is now back in action. This letin board. I think it is so good "Freedom for all is one of . "It takes personal courage to Paul devoted a big part of is the spirit that made the that you should all share it: these things. If they truly knew accept responsibility. Each of his life to the Association and "By now, each of you has you has an abundance of this Ninth Division famous. Let's the Bible, tRey would ~ow that I am sure never regretted a heard about the protest march commodity. I am most sincere hope that this young soldier our in volvement in Viet Nam is moment of it. He always con on the Pentagon. I imagine ev as I say to each of you ••• I am continues to have good luck not the first time Christians sidered himself so fortunate and returns home safely. ery one of you has questions so very proud of you. Thank in your mind you would like to have had to defend the weak you -- just for being there." for the association and friend and oppressed. Freedom is an ship with you and all the mem have answered. Mrs. Lasher closed her let *** "You deserve to know what obligation ... not a right. ter with these words: bers of the 9th Division. "Some of the protesters were Paul's well written obituary the responsible citizens think "My son was very prOUd to Thanks General about this so-called protest. on 'trips' (LSD and other es serve in the 9th. In his worqs, in the Octofoil and all the let cape drugs). We can't hold them ters of condolence have been a General Craig took the time As a mother who recently lost 'Mom, the 9th is the best damn her son while fighting with the responsible for their actions outfit in the Army.' Based on source of comfort. I have writ to write in answer to the ques while under the influence of ten Father Connors in a feeble tion in the last Octofoil. Who 9th, as a property and business the letters I receive from you owner, and an active partici these drugs. young men, I concur." attempt to express myapprecl named Old Reliables? The "There are a few remaining ation for the Memorial Serv pant in politics and civic af God bless you, Mrs. Lasher. answer is on page 313 of our fairs, I feel I am as responsi protesters who do not agree with ices and dinner in Worcester. the administration of the con Everyone has been so good to history book "8 Stars to Vic ble as anyone. flict in Viet Nam. This is their *** me. tory." General Huebner, V "Let me tell you what I would Corps Commander, is credited tell my own son.