Marines, Corpsmen, and Others,

Once again, the silent auction at the Ft. Worth Reunion proved to be a real crowd pleaser. Thanks to all the donors and dedicated individuals who worked the auction to help make it a success.

The auction raised over $7,000, which will be deposited into the POPASMOKE Scholarship Fund.

Special thanks to the following:

Will Reeves (HMM-365), who loaded up his Toyota Tacoma pickup truck with auction goodies and headed to Ft. Worth. Will's donated items (over 150) bought in over $1,500. Additionally, Will spent many hours working at the silent auction, answering questions and helping the cause. Thanks Gunny!

As they did in Reno, Brook Stevenson (HMM-363) and his wife Stacy were the backbone of the auction again this year in Ft. Worth. They both dedicated their time to help make the auction a success. They are both a valued asset. Brook also donated over 20 items to the auction. Thanks folks!

Mike Stisi (SLJO) works with me in Connecticut; he is the CFO in our company. Mike volunteered his time selling Mike Leahy's artwork and working the silent auction. Mike is a welcome SLJO to the reunions. Like in Reno, Mike enjoys the time he spends with POPASMOKE veterans, whom he has a great deal of respect for.

Randy Young (HMM-364) volunteered to receive donated items prior to the reunion since he lives in the area. Randy collected dozens of items and brought them to the silent auction to help others. Thanks Randy!

VMO-2 made a significant cash donation to the auction. Thanks to all in VMO-2!

William Fenwick, from Camp Hill, PA, donated $500 to the silent auction. Thank you!

Last but not least, a huge thank you to the following individuals who contributed items to the silent auction (some donated multiple items). Apologies if I left anybody out. Let me know and I will update the list.

Allen Orcutt, HMM-164
Allyn Hinton, HML-167
Almus Dean, HMH-463
Arrorhead Film & Video
Ben Cascio, HMM-362
Bill McNair, HMM-362
Bill Weiler, Vet
Brian Howland, HML-167
Brook Stevenson, HMM-363
Bruce Colbert, HMM-164
Charlie Hern, VMO-6
Chrusty Sauro Jr., HMM-362
Chuck Rotramel, HMM-165
Curtis Gray, HMM-362
Dale Ellingsworth
David L. Buck, HMM-164
Dennis Coochouma, VMO-6
Dorothy Gruber
Ed Alexander, VMO-6
Frank DuBose, H&MS-16
Frenchy, Ultra-Marine Productions, HML-167
Glen Bailey, HMM-161
Gunny DeWitt
HMM-164 item donation
Harold Lockwood, HMH-463
James Pruitt, HMH-462
Jim Campbell, HML-167
Jim Hatch, HMM-161
Jim Johnson (PatchArt)
John Bell, HML-167
John Rodriguez, HMM-164
Larry Groah, HMH-463
Larry South, HMH-463
Marion Sturkey, HMM-265
Michael Layman, HMM-365
Mike Calhoun
Mike Tripp, HMM-363
Peter Greene, VMO-6
Philip Hengels, HMM-263
Phillip Jennings, HMM-363
Richard Norris, HMM-165
Rick Bartlett, HMM-362
Robert Greer, HMM-363
Rodney Croft, VMO-6
Roy Newman
Sgt. Grit (GySgt Davis)
Steve Kemmerer, HMM-163
Terry Hynes, VMO-2
Tom Rodriguez, HMM-363
VMO-2 (Squadron cash donation)
Wally Beddoe, POPASMOKE
Will Reeves, HMM-365
William Kelley, VMO-3