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The 2019 Reunion was held in Rapid City,
South Dakota and full Military Honors were rendered to Doug Enders by his
brothers in arms. Doug attended BJWS, was a member of Combat Tracker Team
Number 7 and the 62nd Infantry Platoon Combat Tracker. He served with the
1/9th Cavalry, the reconnaissance unit for the 1st Cavalry Division AM (Air
Mobile) in 1967-68. To the left is Doug at LZ 2 Bits in the fall of 1967. To the right is lifelong friend Bill Reed. Photo by Steve Cradick |
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The Memorial Service was conducted by the
Reverend David Olson at the United Methodist Church in Wall, South Dakota.
The Reverend is also Commander of the Wall American Legion and provided the
M1s for the firing detail - seven riflemen firing a three volley salute.
Thanks to the Reverend for honoring Doug and for his help with the ceremony. Photo by Hal & Brenda Hostetler |
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Dismounted drill for the firing squad,
veteran Trackers all.
Steward and Merritt whip the boyz into shape. "Dress Right, Dress" What do
you mean - you don't remember that? It's only been 50 plus years... Photo by Hal & Brenda Hostetler |
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Before the Memorial Service the group
stopped at Wall Drug - a landmark in this part of South Dakota. All veterans
get free coffee and a donut. The folks in this part of the world appreciate veterans. Photo by Hal & Brenda Hostetler |
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The Combat Tracker Honor Guard - Walter Ennis, Sonny Apman, Chuck Steward, Frank Merritt, Bill Reed, Chuck Myers, Don Campbell and Hal Hostetler, not shown is John Dotson. Photo by Don Campbell | |
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