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2Nd Qtr 2020 11TH ARMORED CAVALRY’S VETERANS of VIETNAM and CAMBODIA ThunderThunder RunRun Vol. 35 – NO. 2 “Together Then – Together Again” 2nd Quarter, 2020 The 11th Armored Cavalry’s Veterans of Vietnam and Cambodia Indianapolis, IN. 2020 State of Reunion ith the nation facing the Corona Virus Wand its effects on our lives I know everyone is anxious for information on the sta- tus of this year’s reunion. A message concern- ing the current situation we are in was sent out via e-mail and social media to everyone we have contacts for and a request for those recip- ients to pass it along to their contacts. We have had 1000+ hits on our Facebook page seeking information since it was posted. To be sure everyone receives that message it is in this n March 29, 2017 the Vietnam issue as a stand-alone article. War Veterans Recognition Act Vietnam was a unique war in While no one knows what is going to hap- Oof 2017 was signed into law, American history. First as a veteran pen in the next few months leading up to our thereby establishing a day of national you had to fight the Viet Cong, then observance. This day is a way to thank planned reunion date the Officers of the the North Vietnamese Army, then the and honor our nation’s Vietnam 11ACVVC are planning to have the reunion Veterans and their families for their triple canopy jungle. on schedule, for now. It is a real possibility that service and sacrifice. that date will change and we are putting plans in place to address any scenario that may arise. “All Gave Some - Some Gave All” is missing in action after all these years. To better understand what our options are I am often quoted about Vietnam Veterans. Vietnam was a unique war in asking everyone to make your hotel reserva- 2.7 million U.S. service members American history. First as a veteran you tions and reunion registrations now. As always served in Vietnam. Of that number had to fight the Viet Cong, then the hotel reservation and reunion registrations can 58,318 (as of Memorial Day 2017) North Vietnamese Army, then the triple be cancelled with full refunds if done within whose names are memorialized on a canopy jungle. It had a dry season that the allowed time frames. We will keep every- black granite wall in our Nation’s capi- made the soil a red talcum powder sub- one informed on any changes to these dates. tal, made the ultimate sacrifice; 304,000 stance that stained your skin red, and a were wounded and we still have 1,611 Please turn to VET DAY on page 4 Remembering Our Blackhorse Brothers Blackhorse Veterans and active duty Blackhorse Troopers (CPT DiBianca and 1SGT Wheeler) assemble at the Tomb of the Unknowns to lay the Blackhorse wreath on Feb 2, 2020 for the 119th birthday of the Blackhorse Please turn to REUNION on page 4 www.11thCavNam.com 11th Armored Cavalry’s Veterans of Vietnam and Cambodia (11ACVVC) Thunder Run (©2000 11th ACVVC) is the official publication of The 11th Armored Cavalry's Veterans of Vietnam and Cambodia (11th ACVVC), P.O. Box 956, Colleyville, TX 76034; a notforprofit organization. It is published four times a year by Finisterre Publishing Incorporated, 3 Black Skimmer Ct., Beaufort, SC 29907 ([email protected]) for members of the organi- zation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any way without the written consent of the 11th ACVVC. Thunder Run covers present and future interests of the organization that includes membership and reunion information, various fund raising activities, and other items relative to the membership. Submissions are welcome and encouraged. Correspondence and inquiries concern- ing Thunder Run should be made in writing to: Editor, “Thunder Run,” Peter L. Walter, 8 Tallowood Dr., Westampton, NJ 08060-3721. President Peter L. Walter, (How, 3/11, 70) Quartermaster Jerry L. Beamon, (K Troop, 3/11, 1969-1970) Funeral Honor Guard 8 Tallowood Dr. 15926 Cedar Bay Dr Calendar Editor Westampton, NJ 08060-3721 Bullard, TX 75757 <[email protected]> <[email protected]> (609) 261-5629 (903) 805-0703 Vice President & Frank T. Church, (G Troop, ’69-’70) Editor Peter L. Walter, (How, 3/11, 70) Reunion Chairman 5168 Laskey Road 8 Tallowood Dr. Rome, OH 44085 Westampton, NJ 08060-3721 <[email protected]> <[email protected]> (386) 365-0487 (609) 261-5629 Secretary Gregory R. Mason (HHT 3/11, 68 – 69) Information Tech./ Otis Carey (F Troop, 2/11, 71-72) 4636 W Knights Griffin Road E-commerce Plant City, FL 33565 Assistant Information Paul Gruber (G Troop, 2/11, ‘68) <[email protected]> Technology/Ecommerce 11047 Tung Grove Rd. (813) 754-2980 Tallahassee, FL 32317 Treasurer Ollie W. Pickral, (K Troop 3/11, 68-69) <[email protected]> 571 Ditchley Road (850) 878-8425 Kilmarnock, VA 22482 Public Affairs Eric Newton (K Troop 3/11, ‘68-‘69) <[email protected]> P.O. Box 956 (804) 435-3658 Colleyville, TX 76034 Directors Mike “Doc” Rafferty, Scholarship Chairman. <[email protected]> (G Troop, 2/11, 1969-1970) (817) 239-3437 5837 Habanero Dr. Women’s Group Sheryl Myers Las Cruces, NM 88012 Coordinator 19155 Royal Troon Drive <[email protected]> Monument, CO 80132 (575) 915-2921 <[email protected]> Robert “Bob” Moreno, Reunion Registration (719) 559-6695 (G Troop 2/11, ‘68-’69) Website & Facebook Robert Kickenweitz (HHT Reg’t, 66-67) 24284 Endeaver Ave, Tomah, WI 54660 Manager 155 Hickory Tavern Rd <[email protected]> Gillette, NJ 07933 (608) 372-5892 <[email protected]> Blandin W. “Bill” Karabinos, Chaplain (908) 803-3455 (HHT 2/11, ‘71-‘72) Veterans’ Information Jack Morrison (A Troop, 1/11, 1967-1969) 7312 Little Creek Road 542 Main St. Toano, VA 23168 Rockport, IN 47635 <[email protected]> <[email protected]> (757) 566-8885 (609) 261-5629 Chaplain Emeritus Lawrence E. Haworth, (HHT 2/11, 69-70) Historian Don Snedeker 10000 Rhineland Dr., Unit 209 2221 Tulip Dr San Antonio, TX 78239-3139 Falls Church, VA 22046 <[email protected]> <[email protected]> (661) 860-0093 (cell) (210) 646-3835 571) 215-8699 (C) Membership Allen Hathaway (HHT Regiment, 66-67) Auditing Committee/ William “Bill” Suhre, (I Troop 3/11, ‘68) KIA Issues 13194 Rettew Dr. Judge Advocate 3620 W. 10th Street, Unit B, PMB 405 Manassas, VA 20112 Greeley, CO 80634 <[email protected]> <[email protected]> (703) 791-6610 (970) 381-0335 2 2nd Quarter, 2020 Thunder Run President’s Message By Pete Walter ellow Troopers, this will be a difficult Fand vague message. ...the Regimental Ball in Las Vegas has been postponed; if it is cancelled we will Difficult because I/you/we have never post that on our website. The Blackhorse Association has cancelled their reunion faced a situation like the one we face today planned for June 2 – 5 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. as a nation and as human beings. Not since 1918 – 1920 has the United States encoun- tered a pandemic that threatened to kill so valuable meeting space for our normal has been rescheduled to June 10 – 14 at the many Americans. A message made even functions, including the banquet room. If Antique Capital RV Park, 500 South Loop more difficult because COVID-19 we have a large number of Troopers stay- 485 Gladewater, Texas 75647. Everyone is (COrona VIrus Disease-2019) appears to ing at other hotels, the hotel will base our welcome! You can contact Jan at 903-780- be more deadly to folks in our age group. banquet seating on the number of folks 5621 or: [email protected]. Indeed, it is entirely possible that one or reserving rooms at the JW who identify “Heroes of the 11th Armored Cavalry more of our members may have already themselves as 11th ACVVC. So, if you Regiment,” the recently released book edit- lost their battle with this disease. haven’t reserved your room yet, please do ed by C. Douglas Sterner (with years of Vague because we know so very little so by calling 317-860-5800 and identify research by 11th ACVVC President about what the future holds for us as mem- yourself as being with the 11th ACVVC. Emeritus Allen Hathaway) continues to bers of the 11th ACVVC, as Americans Additionally you can make reservations at: sell briskly, get your copy from our Quarter and as human beings. Vague because any- https://book.passkey.com/go/11thACVVC2020 Master Store. thing written today in this message may By now, hopefully most of you have On the cover page of this issue you will have changed by the time you read it. received an e-mail from Frank, me or see a photo of the annual Feb 2 wreath-lay- Vague, because the leaders of this great another Officer or Trooper explaining ing at the Tomb of the Unknowns, marking organization are dedicated to doing their much of what is written above. That note is the 119th birthday of the Blackhorse. very best for you and right now we are not also posted on our website. Please check The National Museum of the United sure what we that is. the website daily for any breaking news. States Army at Fort Belvoir, Virginia is The 35th reunion of the 11th ACVVC is On another page in this issue, you will scheduled for it’s grand opening on June 4. scheduled for Aug 26 - 30 at the J.W. see details about a K Troop reunion in I hope you all get the opportunity to visit Marriott in Indianapolis, Indiana. Vice Branson, Missouri. “CANCELLED” is there and take pride in our Unit Tribute President (Reunion Chairman) Frank overwritten on the page because I only Plaque.
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