10th Security Police Association
Inaugural Reunion Page
REUNIONS PAGES
Inaugural Reunion of the 10th SPA |
2006 Getting The Family Together
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Inaugural Reunion Headquarters
Grand Plaza Hotel, Branson, Missouri
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On August 23, 2006 Wayne "Crazy Cajun" Guidry arrived in Branson, Missouri to begin final preparations for the Inaugural reunion. August 24, 2006 James "JD" Cloud arrived to assist with the final preparations. All last minute details were worked out and the Hospitality Room (Monteclair Room) of the Grand Plaza Hotel was prepared as the Guardmount Room for the Reunion. The Monteclair Room acting as the center of activities for the Inaugural Reunion for all to gather.
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Pass & ID
The 10th SPA Pass & ID area was set up to make sure all in attendance had their pictures taken. As seen, a backdrop was placed and everyone was invited to take a seat and smile for the camera.
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The Reunion
by
Fernando Cartagena
I couldn't wait I was excited, I really wanted to get here in a hurry,
For I knew I would be seeing my good old friends, from RAF Alconbury.
I couldn't wait to reminisce, about all the fun and good times,
Like the day I looked at my room door, and there stood Lieutenant Joe Grimes.
He said, "Get up and get dressed, we're going for a ride",
And I said "Sure of course, for I have nothing to hide".
As I walked outside the barracks, my face suddenly turned red,
For there was Major Donley asking me, "What were you doing, with two women in bed?".
I said "We were talking and drinking, and I guess we got a little wasted",
He said "I bet you were, for why else would you be in there buck naked!".
I was so embarrassed that my head began to moan,
Then I realized like this trouble, I was not just alone.
There were four more like me, already waiting in the bus,
When you could hear the Commander, getting ready to cuss.
This is one annecdote, I am glad I can share,
For there are others, I'm about to spare.
Like the day in the barracks, we were enjoying the evening,
All of a sudden here comes a short man, loud, talking and swinging.
He said "Get those women outta here",
Then someone inquired "Who the hell are you?".
To which he replied,
"I'm the new First Sergeant, who just busted you".
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Gathering to Share Memories
August 25, 2006 the majority of the attendees began to arrive. A few had began to arrive on August 24th and the party started. Good times and memories lay ahead for the weekend to be shared by all as witnessed in the photos below.
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At The Banquet
In the younger days of the squadron, members shared meals at the Chow Hall without thinking twice about the significance of these meals together. On Saturday August 26, 2006, the Grand Plaza Hotel Resteraunt hosted the Reunion Banquet and the 10th SPA sat down to "Break Bread" with each other and the signifcance was realized as a "Family".
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Group Photos
After the Banquet, everyone was moved to the front side of the Grand Plaza Hotel for group pictures. From former squadron officers to flights that were represented at the Reunion. This include buddy photos as everyone was gathering. As seen 52 former squadron members can fill the front steps of a hotel.
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Magnificent 7 Diner & Show
The White House Theatre
After a big Reunion Banquet, the attendees did not have time to settle down the banquet meal before they were at the White House Theatre for an evening of dining and enterteinment. After a very delicious meal the group was in for a very special treat as the show portion began. A very extravagant show it was as seen in the photos below.
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50's At The Hop
Jim Stafford Theatre
Sunday afternoon as the Reunion began to wind down there was time for one last show. The Reunion attendees were treated to 50's At The Hop with the Hopettes and their Dreamdates performing. A rolicking venture into the music of the sock hop era.
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Out & About Branson, Missouri
During the course of the weekend attendees from the reunion went out to see what Branson, Missouri had to offer. Some visited the Veterans Memorial Museum while others took in the "Ducks" and still others wondered to the riverfront to enjoy the "Water Fountain and Light Show " set to music. No matter where you turned Branson proved that hospitality was everywhere.