MRFA & 9TH INFANTRY DIVISION VETERANS DAY 2008 GATHERING

BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA

The MRFA and 9th Infantry Division will hold its Vets Day Gathering at the Ramada Inn Airport and Thunderbird Convention Center, 2201 East 78th Street, Bloomington, Minnesota 55425. It is conveniently located just off I-494 at the 24th Avenue exit. The Ramada is on the opposite side of the Mall of America. Check-in time is 3 p.m. Friday November 7 and check-out time is Sunday November 9. Room rates are $89 (plus tax) per night. For reservations, call 1-952-854-3411 or 1-800-272-6232 and be sure to mention the MRFA and 9th Infantry Division. Reservations must be made before the cutoff date of October 17, 2008, so make your reservations soon. A hospitality room will be available on November 7 and 8. The Memorial Service will be held Saturday November 8 at 1 p.m. The honor guard will be provided by member Mike Clark of the VVA’s Anoka, Minnesota, Chapter. Wreaths will be placed at both the MRFA and 9th memorials at Fort Snelling. If you live in the area and just want to drop in, you are more than welcome.

This is not to take away from our Veterans Day gathering in Washington, DC. This is to give those who live a distance from Washington, DC. A chance to gather with their fellow Army and Navy members and their guest. We use to do this every year but recently it was changed to every other year.

The Army and Navy memorials at Ft. Snelling are very impressive, if you have never visited Ft. Snelling National Cemetery this may be a good time. Mike Clark served with A/CO/4th/39th Inf 1966-1967. Mike and the VVA Chapter do a excellent job with our memorial services if you would like more info on Ft. Snelling I m sure Mike would be more than happy to assist. 763-323-1336 mike40777@yahoo.com

For more information contact:
Charlie Ardinger
1857 County Road A14,
Decorah, Iowa 54101
phone: 563-735-5924
email: mrfamembership@mabeltel.coop

Also send us an email if you are plan on attending the reunion. Hotel Features and picture of hotel and map below:
– Free Airport Shuttle –
– Full Service Restaurant called Boulevard Cafe –
– Lounge called Boulevard Pub –
– Business Center –
– Free High Speed Internet –
– Gym/Fitness Center –
– Meeting/Banquet Facilities –
– Pets Allowed –
– Pool –