2010 - WASHINGTON, D.C.
9 - 13 SEPTEMBER 2010
HOSTED BY ROBERT DOLEHIDE

Headquarters for the reunion was the Holiday Inn Arlington.  17 shipmates, including one Plank Holder, (Russell Hunter) attended along with approximately 30 friends and family for a total of 47.  Thursday the 9th was spent visiting in the hospitality room or sightseeing in small groups (or just resting after traveling to the reunion).

Friday the 10th started with a bus trip to Mount Vernon

WE NEED MORE PICTURES OF THE MOUNT VERNON TOUR - IF YOU HAVE ANY PLEASE CONTACT ME.
After Mount Vernon, we had a tour of Old Town Alexandria on way back to the hotel for lunch (on own).  Following lunch we were bused to the US Capitol building for a tour arranged by Robert Aderhold from Jim Beason's congressional district.
On the return trip to the Hotel we stopped at the Iwo Jima Memorial
Saturday the 11th started with our bus ride to the Navy Memorial in downtown DC for the Plaque dedication.
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Following the dedication we had lunch in the Navy Memorial conference room.
After lunch we traveled to the Washington Naval Yard for a tour of the USS Barry and the Navy Museum.
We then returned to the hotel for rest and to get ready for our banquet and auction.
Sunday the 12th was a special day - Arlington.  Robert (Bob) Dolehide had worked with Arlington National Cemetery to allow the Merrick to participate in a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns.  At our meeting the evening of the 11th, Robert, along with Dick Bonn, Bob Renner and Steve Paul were given the honor of laying the wreath.
After lunch those that were interested took the bus the 9-11 memorial at the Pentagon and the Air Force Memorial.
We finished the day at the Air Force Memorial.
The rest of the day was spent visiting and/or sight seeing around DC.  Monday the 13th was check out and farewells until BRANSON in 2011.