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2013 Reunion Jacksonville FL

The 7th reunion for the USS Richard E. Byrd DDG-23 will be held September 26th - September 28th, 2013 at the Omni Hotel in Jacksonville FL.

This is the future home of the DDG-2 USS Charles F.Adams Class Museum.

Contact Dave to get a registration form, or to update your mailing address, and the cut-off date to register/pay for all tours, and reserve a hotel room is Sept. 5th, 2013.

David Cunningham | 757-467-6682 | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it


Reunion Itinerary Hotel Information:
Omni Hotel & Resorts September 26th - September 28th, 2013 245 Water Street Jacksonville, Florida 32202 Phone: (904) 355-6664, Fax: (904) 791-4812 Reservations: 1-800-843-6664 Website: Omni Jacksonville Hotel The USS Richard E. Byrd group rate is $89 plus tax per night Reservations should be made by you, and a one night deposit is required via credit card or check when the reservation is made. Call 1-800-843-6664 and ask for the USS Richard E. Byrd room rate. Reservations must be received by 5:00PM Sept. 5th, 2013, after that date reservations will only be accepted on a space available basis, and the group room rate may not apply. Room cancellations must be received 24 hours prior to the check in date to get a refund too. If you have any questions regarding the hotel please contact Julie Fisher Sales Manager directly at: 904-791-4841, or via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Reunion Activities and Costs:
Thurday September 26, 2013 Wine and Cheese Reception 3:00 PM No Cost Make sure to bring your RE Byrd memorabilia.
Friday September 27, 2013
St. Augustine Historic Tour 9:30 AM $55.00 per person, inclusive Depart hotel for St. Augustine Historic tour, lunch on your own, shopping on historic St George street
Saturday September 28, 2013
Jacksonville City Tour, Vetrans Mermorial Wall, Lunch, Anheuser-Busch Brewery 10:45 AM $69.00 per person
Saturday Evening Banquet Dinner 07:00 PM Tax and gratuity included Select from one of two entrées. Chicken Breast ($42) New York Strip Steak ($45)
Sunday October 2, 2011 No Events Scheduled.

Additional Reunion Costs: Dues for reunion per shipmate: $20 Registration fee per person: $10 Hotel use fee: $25 (pay only if not staying at the hotel) Contact Dave to get a reunion registration form. The cut-off date to register/pay for all tours, and reserve a hotel room is Aug 29th, 2011. That is when Dave must submit final counts to the tour operators. If you have moved or did not get a reunion packet, please contact Dave to update your snail mail address. See you in September David Cunningham Reunion Planner 757-467-6682 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it