The 5th reunion for the USS Richard E. Byrd DDG-23 was held October 1st-5th, 2009 in Washington, DC. Fifty-eight crew members met for hospitality, tours, dining and friendship at the Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, Dulles Airport.
2009 Reunion photos are located here:
http://www.ussrichardebyrd.com/gallery/reunions
Reunion Intinerary |
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Hotel Information: |
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 October 1st-5th, 2009Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, Dulles Airport The USS Richard E. Byrd group rate is $89 plus tax per night Reservations: 1-800-227-6963 Website: Crowne Plaza Dulles Airport 2200 Centreville Road Herndon, Virginia 20170 Phone: (703) 471-6700 |
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Reunion Activities and Costs: |
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Friday October 2, 2009 |
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Day Tour of Washington D.C.08:30 AM - 4:00 PM$48.00 per person, inclusive Step off the coach and visit the newly renovated Ford Theater. You will also stop at the U.S. Capitol Building and the White House Visitor Center. Head to the World War II Memorial and spend time visiting the Smithsonian Museums - including the Air & Space Museum and the newly renovated American History Museum. Enjoy lunch on your own at Union Station |
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Dinner and Evening Light Tour05:00 PM - 10:00 PM$65.00 per person, inclusive Depart for dinner at a nearby local restaurant. (Included) Following dinner depart on a three hour journey that will take you to see DC's most popular monuments and buildings, including the Jefferson Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam War Memorial, and the Korean War Memorial. This tour is the perfect way to see DC's most popular landmarks in a unique way. The tour will take you to see the sights of the Capital, under the stars and bathed in lights. |
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Saturday October 3, 2009 |
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Mount Vernon and Arlington Cemetery09:00 AM - 4:00 PM$78.00 per person, inclusive The day begins with a visit to Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington. At Mount Vernon, you'll explore the home, garden and farm for a complete look into the home-life of one of our nation's most esteemed presidents. Next visit Old Town Alexandria, where you'll have lunch on your own. Following lunch it is off to the Arlington National Cemetery, for a tram ride, to visit the Tomb of the Uknown Soldier, Kennedy Gravesite, and also witness the Changing of the Guard. Enjoy lunch, and shopping, on your own, in Old Town Alexandria. |
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Saturday Evening Business Meeting5:00 PMNo Cost Join your shipmates for reunion related business, and activities, including voting for the location, and dates, of the 2011 REB reunion. Bring your REB memorabilia to display during the meeting. |
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Sunday October 4, 2009 |
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Sunday Night Banquet07:00 PM - 10:00 PM$40.00 per person, tax and gratuity included Banquet dinner, at the hotel, with your shipmates. Select from one of two entrees. -Roast Sirloin of Beef -Breast of Chicken Marsala The registration packets, sent via USPS mail, incorrectly list this activity, as occurring on Saturday. |
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Additional reunion costs |
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| Dues for reunion per shipmate: $20 Registration fee per person: $10 Hotel use fee: $15 (pay only if not staying at the hotel) See you in October David Cunningham Reunion Planner 757-467-6682 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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