Henrico Ladies in Their Red Hats and Purple Outfits after having lunch

Norfolk 2008 Reunion Photos

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OUR THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING FOR SUPPLYING THE 2008 NORFOLK, VIRGINIA PHOTOS:

MARY HAMMOND, GERRY & TRUDY LANE AND CHARLES & SUSAN HUDSON

Henrico shipmates proud the USS Henrico memorabilia is going to a permanent home at the

Henrico County, Virginia Historical Society in Richmond, VA

Don and Geri Orell (1949, past president and host of Branson, MO reunion)

Dick and Linda Kelley (51-55, past president and host of Orland, FL reunion)

(l-r) Joe Javaruski and Joe Zenzius - best friends since going on board as plank owners in 1943

James "Mac" & Norrine McLaughlin (44-46)

(l-r) Sandy Cockersham (sister to Nancy) and Nancy & Boyce Lyon, chairs of the Silent Auction

(l-r) Paul Welch and friend Sue, with Naomi and Paul Houk. The two Pauls, as well as Pres. Mac McCleskey,

have been friends since they went on board in 1950

Sue and Charles Hudson. They took the train from Reedley, CA to Norfolk, VA to the reunion

and back home again. (50-54, Boats 1 & 2 Divs)

Devere Pyatte, Jacksonville, FL (44-46, 1 & N Divs, Boats)

Richard & Mary Hammond and Richard & Linda Kelley. The two Richards headed up the golf.

Rear Admiral S. Dave & Mrs. Frost. The Henrico was his first ship, he went abroad as an Ensign,

53-54. Adm. Frost spoke at the Mates Breakfast.

Commodores Chorus, 15 former navy men, that entertained at the Norfolk banquet.

Trudy & Gerry Lane. (59-63) They drove from Gresham, OR to Norfolk in their motor home.

Trudy postponed cancer surgery until after the reunion so they could attend.

Betty Soper and Ricky & Sarah Pace, President of the Henrico County Historical Society that now

houses the USS Henrico's memorabilia collection. Our grateful appreciation to Mrs. Pace and HCHS.

Clifton "Mac" McCleskey, President 2006-2008, just after he completed chairing the final banquet and

announcing James Ralston to be the new president of the Henrico APA Reunion Association and host of the

2010 reunion in St. Louis, MO. Job well done, Mac!

Eighteen of the 24 ladies that enjoyed the "Henrico Red Hat Ladies" tour and luncheon during the 2008

reunionin Norfolk, VA

Janice Stolte, Sheila Tracy and Pat Kellog patiently await their lunch - which was excellent.

Our outstanding tour guide, Nancy, visits

Shipmates attending the banquet Saturday night included Rear Adm. S.D. Frost, President Clifton McCleskey

and four plank owners, Shirley Seymour, Joe Javaruski, Joe Zenzius and Albert Aberle

Any hat works as long as it is red!

Red hat luncheon was held at the Freemason Restaurant - in an old church.

Red Hat Ladies everywhere

So many good things to choose from on the menu. The She Crab Soup was a favorite.

And more Red Hat Ladies

Susan Hudson, "Girls lets do this again in St. Louis, Mo in 2010!"