Friday, November 30, 2007

Join 2-28 FA Email Group!

We have set up a Yahoo Groups Email Group for 2-28 FA Alumni to join. This capability will greatly enhance staying in touch and planning for future reunion in Germany.

Thursday, November 22, 2007

Sunday, November 18, 2007

In Memoriam...

Bill Heiberg, Battalion Commander, wife: Louisa

Norm Thompson, BC, Charlie Battery & Battalion S-1, wife: Lani

Saturday, November 17, 2007

2-28 FA Reunion '07



53 Officers and Wives who served with the 2nd Battalion, 28th Field Artillery Battalion, Anbach , Germany, attended a Reunion, Nov 9-11, 2007, Columbia, Maryland, and Washington DC.

Click on "comments" below to see what some of the attendees thought about the gathering... also scroll through the pictures and make comments. Don't miss reading the Bio and Short Stories document and seeing the wonderful video which was professionally done by Rick Kupferer.

Where we stayed: The Sheraton Columbia Hotel, Maryland, overlooking the lake!

Saturday's Washington D.C. Tour

Sunday Brunch The Cheesecake Factory

Please upload your photos to Flickr at 2/28FA Group!

Columbia, Maryland, and surrounding area

Click for a Map of Columbia, Maryland, and surrounding area.

2-28 FA Video Produced by Rich Kupferer

2nd Bn 28th FA Reunion 2007 from DI Smith on Vimeo.

"WE SUPPORT THE LINE!" Biographies and Short Stories provided by 2-28 FA alumni



This document was compiled by Rick Kupferer and Don Davidson for the 2/28 Field Artillery Battalion Reunion.

Click "WE SUPPORT THE LINE!" to view the PDF document.

Help us find these former 2-28 FA officers...

2. Fred Teresa (BN XO)
3. Ray Wilson
4. John Bigelow
5. Dave Smith (PA)
6. Don Davis (CO, HHB, wife: Donna)
7. Mark Cummins (Signal Officer)
8. Darryl Peebles
9. Jim Lowe
10. Euless Madewell (CO, B Btry)
11. Ed Durham
12. Roger Welch (BN Chaplin)
13. John Marsh, (XO, A Btry)

Map: Ansbach, Germany

Click for a map of Ansbach

The wives enjoyed getting to see one another, also! Sarah Patty and Debbie Moman


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Deb Moman and Mary Kay Romig


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Eddie Cintron, Janie Oddy, Loni Davidson, John Oddy, Don Davidson


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Carlos Langston, Rick Swain, and D.I. Smith


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Pat Patty and Chris Romig


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George Troller, Frank Moman, and Eddie Cintron


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George Troller and Bill Savage


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You can tell everyone was having a ton of fun... they couldn't even hold their eyes open they were laughing so hard!

Rick Swain and Bill Savage


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Tom Guthrie, Duane Scarborough, and Lou Riebe


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Tom & Joy Guthrie


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Dave Mohan


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Scott Maple, D.I. Smith, Jerry Eversmyer


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A Battery, 2-28FA Officers, 1978, Ansbach, Germany

Be sure and upload your pictures to our Flicker Group. Here is a link to Frank and Deb Moman's reunion pictures.

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Rick & Meg Kupferer, Jim & Robyn Dubinsky, and George Troller


BRUNCH BUNCH at the Cheesecake Factory!

Bob & Linda Aycock


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Duane & Sue Scarborough


Duane & Sue Scarborough
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Mike & Sharon Defferding


Mike & Sharon Defferding
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John & Janie Oddy


John & Janie Oddy
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Group photo outside of The Cheesecake Factory; November 11, 2007

Linda Troy, Janie & John Oddy


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Bill Savage and Frank Moman


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D.I. Smith, Carlos Langston, and Frank Moman


Rick & Meg Kupferer and Tom Guthrie


Pat & Sarah Patty; Pat & Linda Troy


Jim & Debby Christner


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Scott Maple; Jo Randolph, Bill Savage, Jim Dubinsky, Carlos Langston, Don Davidson


The 2-28 GANG!


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Scott & Ann Maple


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The Rugby Championship Team!


The Rugby Championship Team!
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Battalion's Championship Rugby Team!

A BATTERY, 2-28 FA COMMANDERS


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Five A Battery Commanders:
  • D.I. Smith
  • Frank Moman
  • Duane Scarborough
  • Jeff Myers
  • Mike Defferding

Scott Maple


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Jerry Eversmyer


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A Battery XO

Frank Moman & D.I. Smith


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Linda and Pat Troy waiting on the Metro...


D.I. Smith, Jim Christner, and Scott Maple


Carlos Langston...


Carlos Langston...
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Jim Christner, Scott & Ann Maple


Frank & Debbie Moman


Frank & Debbie Moman
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Donna Eversmyer and Ann Maple


Donna Eversmyer and Ann Maple
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Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Final Planning Guidance

Subject: RE: 2-28 FA Reunion Last Minute Notes

Also a clothing / weather update----
The whole weekend is casual attire---
Hi/Lo for Sat is ~50/40 with Sprinkles (it is supposed to rain Fri & be clear Sun).
DD


From: scott.maple
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 9:51 PM
To: don davidson; Bill Savage; Pat Troy; Gary Boyd; DI Smith; Arthur Stemmermann; Greg Trice; Jeff Brant; Chris Romig; Gary Kropkowski; Tom Guthrie; John Oddy; Bob Aycock; James Cowles; Clark Lynn; Lou Riebe; Marty Scanlan; Richard Swain; Eddie Cintron; Dave Mohan; Jim Franklin; Mike Defferding; Ashby Foote; Frank Westmorland; Frank Moman; Carlos Langston; Duane S. Scarborough; Maple, Scott; Rick Randolph; Hugh Patty; Rich Kupferer; Jim Christner; Karon Price - DPD; Jeff Myers; Maureen Dulong; Jerry Eversmyer; Jerry Belobraydic; James P Reams; Mark Dulong; Michael Fortanbary; Bruce Sydnor; Hans Moss
Subject: 2-28 FA Reunion Last Minute Notes

All

Welcome to the reunion!

This is a final announcement / invitation to the weekend and accompanying events. I know all are busy and will be traveling from across the country to attend. There is certainly a lot in motion. This is a reminder of the schedule of fires for the weekend, associated times on targets (TOT), and special instructions regarding late shots or misfires.

The planned major events are:

  • 2000, Friday, 9 Nov. Welcome Reception and Social at Sheraton Columbia Hotel; Columbia, Md
  • 0900-TBD, Saturday, 10 Nov. Bus and Walking Tours of DC or other individually arranged plans
  • 1900-TBD, Saturday, 10 Nov. Hail and Farewell at the Christner’s Home; Columbia, Md
  • 1000, Sunday, 11 Nov. Brunch at Cheese Cake Factory, vicinity Sheraton Hotel
  • Post Sunday Brunch, individually arranged plans


Request you RSVP to the elements in the schedule so we may assist the hosts in planning and execution of the events they are sponsoring. We are looking forward to seeing all and realize the challenges of traveling, particularly in the metropolitan DC area on a Friday evening so some may have difficulty meeting the TOT for Friday evening’s social. Don’t worry, if there is a chance you will arrive late or are not arriving until Saturday, please let us know and we will keep a look out for you. We want to make sure we don’t loose track of anyone and provide help, if necessary.

If you RSVP to me I will collect and push the information to Don Davidson and Jim Christner. I prefer email, but certainly will take phone calls as well, numbers are provided.

Thanks

Scott Maple