Veteran’s Day 2002 Gathering

Bloomington, MN

The association will be using the Days Inn by the airport 1901 Killebrew Drive, Bloomington, MN, Nov. 7-9, 2002 for its Veterans Day ceremonies. Wreaths will be placed at both the 9th Inf Div Memorial and Mobile Riverine Force Memorial at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. There will be a couple of speakers, honor guard, and the playing of Taps. We hope to have the bag pipers back as well. The wreath laying will be done at 1300 on the 9th of November.

The association will have a hospitality room for the event and will also set up tables and chairs and beverages poolside as we did during our last visit to the area which worked out great. There is no dress code or registration fee for the gathering. If you plan on attending, please send your name, unit, guest name, city, state info to the below address so we’ll have a name tag for you. This will assist us in our planning and give us an idea who all will be attending. Send name tag info to Charlie or Georginia Ardinger (info below…)

Room Rates:
$69.00 per night for a room w/ queen size bed
$79.00 per night for a room w/ 2 double beds.

The Days Inn is located directly across from the Mall of America – the closest hotel to the world-famous shopping and entertainment complex!! It’s also just minutes away from the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport with complimentary shuttle service to both the Airport and Mall of America. The Days Inn has ample free parking for those who drive or stay in their RVs. You may make your reservations by calling 1-800-558-5051. Be sure to mention you’re making your reservations under the Mobile Riverine Force Association and give the dates of the gathering. The Days Inn is handicap accessible. If you live in the area and just want to visit, please feel free to stop in and visit with your brothers and sisters of the association. You won’t regret it!

For more information on the gathering please contact:
Charlie & Georgie Ardinger
1857 CO RD A14
Decorah, IA 52101
1-563-735-5924
E-mail: georgie@rconnect.com

Mike Clark, 4th/39th 9th Inf Div, will be handling the wreath laying as well as the ceremonies.