GO FUND ME CAMPAIGN for the 2014 veteran's reunion. It went live today, July 28, 2014

http://www.gofundme.com/c3muio

36th Combat Engineer WWII Reunion 2014

We, the sons and daughters of the WWII "Rugged Seahorses" and other dedicated parties, are setting up this funding campaign in order to offset some of the expenses of this year's reunion. The remaining WWII veterans are in their 90's and every year their numbers are unfortunately and sadly dwindling.

This year we're expecting about a half dozen veterans, along with their families, and we'd like to pay our respects and show them a wonderful time in September. They only have a few hundred dollars left in their reunion fund, so we are hoping that you will make a generous donation today. This will not only help to defray some expenses but your kindness will help make this a an even more memorable occasion for the attendees. Do I hear an Andrew Sisters trio singing to "the boys"?

This is a very special group of men, who still live life to the fullest, love to have fun and have true hearts of gold. They gave their all for their country and are very proud to have served in World War II. Their campaigns spanned from North Africa in 1942 to Sicily, Italy, Southern France and finally the long trek into Germany in 1945.

I hope you will take the time to visit the VI Corps website dedicated to them and to visit the photo gallery, which not only includes photos from the war, but from previous reunions, 1946 to present.

This video clip was filmed at one of the reunions. It features Carl Furtado and Tony Stefanelli, talking about their WWII experiences. We're sure you'll enjoy this personal glimpse from two of the men who will be in attendance the second week of September.

With gratitude and love,

The proud sons and daughters

Wowzeeeeee! We have raised $300.00 in just a few days. So thrilled. Many thanks to everyone who's sent in a kind donation. Won't the vets be thrilled when they find out about this campaign in September. HUGS!!!!

I'm so pleased to see your efforts are going well Marion. Thanks are due to all those who are helping with the fundraising. The vets already owe you a lot and I'm very proud to be associated with this years reunion.

Just to tease you I'm planning a small suprise of my own !!

Colin.

Can't wait, can't wait, can't wait. Did I tell ya that "I can't wait?" :pdt12:

Just received another $100.00 donation. Oh my God, this is so wonderful. Feeling very blessed and very excited about the prospects.

Nice article written in the paper regarding the reunion.

http://www.shorenewstoday.com/snt/news/index.php/2010-04-07-20-18-16/middle-township-news/57345-american-legion-post-331-hosts-reunion-for-regiment.html

Will be posting ALL the pics soon in the photo gallery. Will post the link as soon as they are ready. Have pics from several people, so it takes a long time to edit, name and upload. Sorry for the delay and thanks for your patience.

Okay, these photos are from Lorraine Hudock's and my collection. Hope you enjoy them!

These images can be viewed in our Photo Gallery.

I found 5 more photos that Lorraine had shared with me. I had overlooked them. They are now added to the photo gallery. Sorry about that. Dang, thought I was perfect. :pdt12: