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Just caught the tail end of the local news, regarding an 82nd Airborne reunion and parachute jump in the St. Louis area.

I did a web search, and came up with the following:

For Immediate Release For More Information, Contact: Paul Arca, 314.757.2000

http://www.stltoday.com/pr/local-news/PR08080810161521

82nd AIRBORNE MEMORIAL EVENT

St. Louis, MO, August 8, 2008 - The 82nd Airborne Division reunion and convention will be held at the Millennium Hotel St. Louis on August 12 to 16th. The festivities begin 11 a.m., Tuesday, August 12th at the 82nd Airborne Memorial in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.

An aerial display of paratroopers will take place at the Jefferson Barracks Park's Army Reserve area, the site of the very first Airborne Parachute jump which occurred in 1912. The jump is scheduled between noon and 2 p.m., depending on weather conditions.

In addition to the paratroopers, rides, other attractions and concessions will be part of the public program. Archbishop of New Orleans Phillip Hannan, a veteran of the World War II 82nd Airborne Division and St. Louis County Executive Charlie A. Dooley will be in attendance, among others, to commemorate the historic event.

"The cool fearlessness, personal bravery and unyielding commitment to our country are displayed by the heroes of the 82nd Airborne Division. Their sacrifices and courage reflect tremendous credit upon each solider and are worthy of the highest praise in the military service," said St. Louis County Executive Charlie A. Dooley. "It's an honor to be part of this special day."

At 10 a.m., Thursday, August 14th, 250 paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division will fly in directly from Fort Bragg, North Carolina to Illinois' MidAmerica Airport for the special reunion and convention.

The 82nd Airborne Division of the United States Army is a modular airborne infantry division and was constituted in the National Army as the 82nd Division on March 5, 1917 and organized on March 25, 1917 at Camp Gordon, GA. Since members of the Division came from all 48 states, the unit was given the nickname "All American." This is the basis for its famed "AA" shoulder patch.

Saludos,


Tulio

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Sooooo, how am I going to know to press 1 or 2, if I do not speak English????

Cool Tulio - any chance you'll catch them in action? I'm stuck with meetings at work otherwise I'd escape and catch it myself.

Thanks for the heads up! Mark

No, Mark.

I had to work today....


Saludos,


Tulio

_________________
Why take the best part of life out of your life, when you can have life with the best part of your life in your life?

I am one of them 'futbol' people.

Will the previous owner has pics of this double cabin sample

GOOD MORNING, WELCOME TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Press "1" for English.
Press "2" to disconnect until you have learned to speak English.

Sooooo, how am I going to know to press 1 or 2, if I do not speak English????