Reminder: Reunion- Oct. 13-17, 2010
Hello Walton Shipmates:
If you havent’ signed up for our 2010 Reunion in San Diego, why not do so now. Here is all the information you’ll need.
Who: All USS Walton shipmates, family, or friends.
What: A Reunion with tours, food, fun, and friends.
Where: Hampton Inn-Sea World/Airport, 3388 Greenwood St., San Diego, CA 92110 Room Rates: $89 per night for a 1 King or 2 Queens, Complimentary Breakfast, Airport shuttle, Parking and Internet Access: Ask for USS Walton National Reunion, 1-(619) 299-6633. Or there website is: http://www.HamptonInnSanDiegoSeaWorld/Airportarea.com then type in Group Name: USS Walton (DE 361) National Reunion and Group Code: USS Cut off date is September 13th, then rate is no longer guaranteed.
When: Oct. 13-17, 2010 Wed. Oct. 13, 2:30pm (Sign In at Hotel), Thur. Oct. 14, Tour of USS Midway and narrated tour of the Harbor + Lunch (Board Bus at 9:30am), Arrive back at hotel approx. 2:45pm, Thursday Night: Reception Dinner – 6:00pm, Friday Oct 15 th, City Tour, Harbor side lunch, Tour of the former Naval Training Center (Boot Camp), Arrive Back at Hotel: 2:15pm, Friday Night: On your own. Saturday: Free Day to see San Diego Zoo, go to Mexico, Tour the Tall Ship “Star of India” or just relax by the pool. Saturday Night:Walton Evening Banquet at 6:00pm (1800 hours) and farewell till next year.
Why: Because the Walton was were we served our country. Because we made friendships that lasted a lifetime. Because we all have this little DE in common. Because it’s fun to talk about a time in our lives when we were young, full of piss and vinegar and want to share our stories with like minded shipmates.
If you have any questions, please call Jerry or Mary Hudson at (573) 295-6334 (that’s in MO), or email Mary at marjer67@ktis.net
I’ve been to four of these things and have enjoyed everyone, made new friends, and even started this website. – Ed