The Chicago Reunion, 2000

The reunion in Chicago was different for us for several reasons. Mainly because Dad (Raider Dan) was sick and couldn't make the trip, and Mom stayed home to help take care of him.

So I, the intrepid son and honorary member of the United States Marine Raider Association, hopped a flight and took off the for the Windy City.

After surviving O'Hare (surprisingly easy to navigate by the way) I made it to the hotel and was greeted very warmly by many of Dad's old comrades. The pictures below show the fine turn out that Company D, 4th Raiders had this year, and I'd like to thank all of them for making me feel right at home!

Bama (daughter to his left), Moe and others.

Members of Company D.

New posters that were later auctioned off.

DAY TWO:

I awoke to the first full day of the reunion. Met more great people, and had a lot of fun as well.

Especially meaningful was getting to meet Nancy Kilgore and her Mother, and also meeting Karen Loving - grand daughter of Evans Carlson, commander of the 2nd Raiders.

We had "met" previous to this through this page, and I was happy to see we had helped them get the information needed to attend this reunion!

Something new this year, each Battalion had it's own flag.

L-R - Karen Loving, Barbara and Nancy Kilgore.

A happy member of the 4th Battalion leads the way!

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