On May 3-5 2019, the AFMM proudly hosted the LCI WWII Veterans Reunion. 13 veterans attended along with family and friends for a total of over 85. Everyone had a great time. Activities included: a reception, business meeting, memorial service, LCI-713 tours, DUKW rides, Famous Dave’s BBQ, Portland Spirit Champagne Cruise on the Willamette River and banquet dinner featuring the Parkrose High School Debonaires.
LCI-713 was decked out and looking great!Tom, Jo Armstrong and Rick Holmes on the Portland Spirit4 Generations honor Ralph Rayner LCI-944Parkrose High School Debonaires choral group with the LCI Veterans, Great music!Royal Wetzel on the “50”Rich Lovell, Del Hollinger and Chris Shelvik with the Portland Spirit CaptainLeroy Olson and grandson by the 20mmAFMM Chairman Emeritus Gordon Smith and Sharon singing Anchors AweighThanks to Steve Greenberg for the rides on his fabulous DUKW!Vern Malmquist of LCI-948 and 3 generations of family to honor himThe LCI Veterans on the well deck of the 713.Robert interviews Del HollingerJohn Stanley of LCI-958 with CarolThe Memorial Service, Rich Lovell at the podium and bagpiper Goeff FrasierThe Wrights, Robert and Richard with Karen and Diane having fun at Famous Daves713 Mascots Clair and Rio with Bob MillerHarold (LCI 412) and Bob McCreary with Sue Cosper
Are there any vets left from the LCI(G) 67 gunboat? My Uncle William E Hinte was assigned to that boat. He died 11 Oct 2015. I don’t know if he attended the 2015 Rsunion in Charleston or not. Any info would be appreciated. Thank you, I am a vet of US Army and US Air Force.
Bill Hinte
Are there any vets left from the LCI(G) 67 gunboat? My Uncle William E Hinte was assigned to that boat. He died 11 Oct 2015. I don’t know if he attended the 2015 Rsunion in Charleston or not. Any info would be appreciated. Thank you, I am a vet of US Army and US Air Force.
Gregory Watson
My father is the last surviving member of the LCI997 crew. Would love to here from the skippers son.