THE BATTLE OF SUOI TRE MEMORIAL EVENT OF 2015

FORT CARSON, COLORADO

MARCH 19- 24, 2015

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       In recognition of the forty-eighth anniversary of the 3rd Brigade of the 4th Infantry Division battle of March 21, 1967 a weekend event is planned for former combatants of the historical battle. They will meet for a few days of brotherhood and reflection on the achievements and sacrifices resulting from that one day battle.


Registration fee is $50. per person and includes the Saturday evening buffet (see below)


All registration checks should be made out to Paige Lanier, the Treasurer of the event. Paige was a member of the 2/77th Artillery, HQ Company, and was situated at Suoi Da during the battle.


We will be staying at the Hotel Elegante for the duration of the event. Rooms can be reserved at a special rate of $79./night.
The hotel is offering free complementary breakfasts for two for each room booked and there is more than adequate free parking.


You can now begin booking rooms. To get the discount rate, be sure to mention that you are attending the Battle of Suoi Tre Reunion ad use this special number to identify yourself: 1132760
 

Photos taken at the Hotel Elegante on the day of the 2/12th Post Deployment Military Ball, November 15, 2014

             

 

Schedule as of January 13, 2015

Thursday, March 19, 2015:

Guests will be arriving on this day

The hotel has a very spacious lounge and lobby area where we can socialize that evening. Reasonably priced meals are available

Click here to reach the hotel's website

 

Friday, March 20, 2015:

 

Transportation to the Fort Carson will be provided for a morning tour of the base for all veterans and their spouses

Friday evening activities will take place in the ballroom

There will be displays and slideshows pertaining to the battle. In addition, men from the battle from different units will be giving their own viewpoint based on their recollections from that day.

Keynote Speaker will be none other than General John W Vessey, who commanded the 2/77th artillery on the day of the battle. John was the 25th Division's Artillery Executive Officer when he filled in for the 2/77th artillery commander who was away during this period. General Vessey would later move on to become the Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff during President Reagan's first administration in 1981. 

The evening event will end with the presentation of two slideshows relative to the Battle of Suoi Tre

 

Saturday, March 21, 2015:

A special commemoration and memorial service will take place at 2/77th Battalion HQ Fort Carson on this morning beginning at the precise time that the battle ended at 9:30

Saturday afternoon is free time for touring

Saturday evening dinner buffet is planned for the attendees followed by a social/dance that will feature music popular during our youth

Menu for dinner

Western Roundup


Mixed Field Garden Salad with Choice of two Dressings
Cole Slaw
Potato Salad
Entrée Choices:
Chipotle BBQ Baked Chicken
Pan Fried Rainbow Trout with a Hazelnut Lemon Butter
Smoked Kielbasa Sausage topped with Peppers and Onions
Barbecue Smoked Beef Brisket
Tender Pulled Pork
Ranch Beans
Chuck Wagon Corn
Texas Toast with Creamy Butter
Assorted Fruit Pies and Cobbler

 

 

Sunday, March 22, 2015:

This day will be a free day for local touring

On the US Air Force Academy website there is a very informative page of nearby attractions. Click on here to browse to that page.

 

Monday, March 23, 2015:

 

During this morning, both the 2/77th artillery and the 2/12th Infantry battalions will be in formation outside their headquarters buildings for a presentation by veterans of each unit that participated in the Battle of Suoi Tre

Following the presentation, busses will be then be provided for a tour of the nearby United States Air Force Academy and the Pioneers Museum 

Photos taken when I was there in November, 2014

United States Air Force Academy

                          

Pioneers Museum

                   

 

Tuesday, March 24, 2015:

 

Busses from Fort Carson will pick us up at the hotel to be transport us to the field where the veterans will have the opportunity to converse with present day soldiers from our respective units and fire the weapons that were used in Vietnam

 

Wednesday, March 25, 2015:

 

For those wishing to once more spend more time at Fort Carson, a second day will be allotted in the field with the present day soldiers as an option. Others will be leaving on this day to return  home

 

Click here to get to registration form