Welcome to "INDY Reunion Association" Home Page.
To all A Word of Information
The U.S. Navy has put out for bids the removal and scraping of the Air Craft Carriers
USS Forrestal CVA-59
USS Independence CVA-62
USS Constellation CVA-64
This took place in January of 2012 without much fan fair
We are an association of past Ships Crew, Marine Detachment and Air Group members
we have no contact with the ship.
Please do not ask us to locate a member of the crew.
You probably have better access then we do.
It's a brotherhood like no other and only those who serve, can
identify. You are
a member of the greatest fraternity the world has ever known.
Veteran to Veteran
When a Veteran leaves the 'job' and "retires" to a
better life, many are jealous, some are pleased, and others, who may have
already "retired," wonder if he knows what he is leaving behind, because we
already know.
1. We know, for example, that after a lifetime of
camaraderie that few experience, there will remain a longing for those past
times.
2. We know in the Military life there is a fellowship which lasts long after the
uniforms are hung up in the back of the closet.
3. We know even if he throws them away, they will be on him with every step and
breath that remains in his life. We also know how the very bearing of the man
speaks of what he was and in his heart, still is.
These are the burdens of the "job". You will still look at people suspiciously,
still see what others do not see or choose to ignore, and always will look at
the rest of the Military world with a respect for what they do; only grown in a
lifetime of knowing.
Never think for one moment you are escaping from that life. You are only
escaping the 'job' and merely being allowed to leave 'active' duty.
So what I wish for you is that whenever you ease into
"retirement", in your heart you never forget for one moment that you are still a
member of the greatest fraternity the world has ever known.
UNK.
"Any man who may be asked in this century what he
did to make his life
worthwhile, I think can respond with a great deal of pride and satisfaction: I
served in the United States Navy." - John F. Kennedy -
'No arsenal, or no weapon in the arsenals of the world, is as formidable as the
will and moral courage of free men and women.'
- Ronald Reagan
"FREEDOMS FLAGSHIP"
Our purpose is to have fun and relaxation
while touring a city in America every year.
Our reunion each year has the same schedule only the dates change
Wednesday
Registration starts at 1 PM
Welcome Reception at 6 PM
Thursday
Optional Tour
Hospitality Room open after tour
Friday
Optional Tour
Hospitality Room open after tour
Saturday
INDY Assoc. Meeting 9 AM to 10 AM
Business meeting and vote on next years reunion site
Hospitality Room open after Assoc meeting, will close at 5:30 PM
INDY Banquet at 6 PM
Sunday
Bonvoyage' Breakfast
See Box Below
USS Independence
Commissioned CVA-62 - 10 January 1959 at
Brooklyn Naval Shipyard,
Brooklyn, NY.
Redestinated CV-62 - 28 February 1973.
Decommissioned CV-62 - 30 September 1998 at
Bremerton Naval Shipyard, Bremerton, WA.
Our job is to keep her memory alive
and enjoy the memories and the stories we share.
Our 23nd.
USS Independence Reunion
Will be held in Portland, Maine
September 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 , 2012
c/o Denis Bagley Pres.
65 Pioneer Ridge Rd.
Canton, North Carolina 28716
email to:
Denis Bagley, Pres.
ussindycva-62@hotmail.com
The benefits are discounts on reunion cost
When you attend, you get to vote on next years reunion city
or
Phone 1-828-648-7379
(We get group rates and pass the savings to you),
Newsletters and discounted souvenirs, traveling to America's Cities.
and getting together with fellow shipmates.
Reunion Cities Norfolk, Va. July 13-16, 1989 Orlando, FL. July 12-15, 1990 Washington, DC. July 11-14,1991 Nashville, TN. July 9-12, 1992
Boston, MA. July 8-11, 1993 Las Vegas, NV. July 6-10, 1994 New Orleans, LA. July 12-16,1995 Charleston, S.C. Sept. 25-29, 1996 Chicago, IL. Aug. 27-31,1997 Baltimore, MD. July 8-12, 1998 Pensacola, FL. Sept. 29,30, Oct. 1,2,3,
1999 San Antonio, TX. Oct. 4-8, 2000 Savannah, GA. Oct. 10-14, 2001 Branson, Mo. Oct. 09-13, 2002
St. Augustine, Fl. Oct. 08-12, 2003 Philadelphia, Pa. Oct. 06-10, 2004 St. Louis, Mo. Jul. 19-23, 2006 Memphis, Tn. Oct. 03-07, 2007 Louisville, Ky. Oct. 15-19, 2008 Oklahoma City, OK., Oct. 14-18, 2009
Albuquerque, New Mexico, Sep. 15-19, 2010
San Diego, California, Oct. 12-16, 2011
Portland, Maine, Sept.
5-9, 2012
Click Graphic for Ship's Store
All sales from ships store return to Indy Reunion Assoc.
Our Association is always looking for memorabilia for our traveling Museum.
USS INDEPENDENCE CVA-62
If you wish to donate please call 1-828-648-7379 or mail item to:
c/o Denis Bagley Pres.
65 Pioneer Ridge Rd.
Canton, North Carolina 28716
They will be on display at our reunions for all members to see. Thank You...
Denis Bagley President
| Denis Bagley | President | ussindycva-62@hotmail.com | ||
| Mike Kasinskas | Vice President | mjkas62@snet.net | ||
| Lynda Gary | Secretary. | lgrn228@aol.com | ||
| Matt Skalski | MAA | mattskalski3@hotmail.com | ||
| John Verstratae | Hospitality Chairperson | . | ||
| Joanne Bagley | Decoration Chairperson | ussindycva-62@hotmail.com | ||
| Pat Skalski | Decoration Chairperson | patskalski5@hotmail.com | ||
| Walt Estes | Web Administrator | cva62@earthlink.net | ||
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