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Cookout 2023 — at Blankenburg's Garage Bistro
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AATW!!!

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Everyone's hungry!

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MaryKay for the ladies...

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...and hard stuff for everyone else!

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Two Kevins: Farrell and McAdams

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Lots of room in the shade to cook!

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Cooking Committee.

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Special Guest Vern "Doc" Kellogg. SMAJ's lifesaving friend and medical professional.

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Prez Bob -- finally done at the Grill. Thank you, Bob!

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SAA Blankenburg Presentation to LTC (RET) Greg d'Arbonne

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The Plaque says it all! Thank you, Greg!

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Greg shares the appreciation.

Film Clip: Greg d'Arbonne accepts his plaque.






March 19, 2023 Gravesite Ceremony for CSM Robert M. Delia
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Gravestone1

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CSM Delia when he joined the Army in 1948, and last official photo in 1978.

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Terry Delia (w/ mask) attends his father's funeral. Friends of CSM Delia also in attendance, to include WW II Veteran Bob Smith (to the left w/ hat).

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Ralph Metivier and David McAllister, who served with CSM Delia in Vietnam, fold the flag over the grave.

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Bill Blankenburg presents the flag to CSM Delia's son, Terry.

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Presentation to Terry Delia by Chapter 54 of the Special Forces Association.

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Rev. Michael Rattin of the Faith Baptist Church in Hollis, NH provided the religious service at the funeral.

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Friends of CSM Delia listen as Rev. Rattin reads scripture.

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Friends bow their heads in prayer as Rev. Rattin provides a scripture reading.

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Members of the Pepperell VFW Post provide a Color Guard at the funeral.

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Friends of CSM Delia as Greg d'Arbonne provides words about CSM Delia.

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Members of the Pepperell VFW Post provide a Color Guard at the funeral.

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Presentation to Terry Delia by Chapter 54 of the Special Forces Association.

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The Reverend Michael Rattin Speaks about CSM Delia.

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Friends bow their heads in prayer as Rev. Rattin provides a scripture reading. (The person in front of Rev. Rattin is his son who is holding the microphone for him.)

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Friends bow their heads in prayer as Rev. Rattin provides a scripture reading.

Film Clip: "The 4 Vets" singing "The Army Song". They are Chris Lussier, Kerry Spangler, Greg d'Arbonne, and Bruce Moran.

Photos by Cathie Clark and Tony Payne. Thanks to Greg d'Arbonne for writing the captions on each.






Cookout 2022 — at Blankenburg's Garage Bistro
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AATW!!!

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Our host: Bill "Blink" Blankenburg speaks

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Cupcakes this year! Thanks, SMAJ!

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Plenty of room - Near side Bistro view

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Another View
Blankenburg's Bistro.

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Prez Bob's the Grillmaster again — but he has help from our special Guest Dan Winschel and past-Prez Tom McGall. Make mine medium-rare, guys!

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Keeping an eye on the cars.

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CSM Delia - Still kicking at 91 y.o.

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CSM Delia's New Wheels —2016 Buick Cascada: Collector Car.

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Web Administrator Cathie Clark and member Ed O'Reilly

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Mrs. Blink (Diane), her son Eric and his fiancee Valerie

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Elaine and Tom McGall, and Kevin Richardson

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Kevin Richardson (101st past-Prez and long-time member) and Charlie Nelson (Coast Guard Vet)

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Past-prez Dick Pockwinse and wife Shirwin. — They travelled by car all the way from the Cape on a Saturday! That's dedication!

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VP Tony Payne and wife Donna

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Guests from the 82nd: Combat Pathfinder Fran Buskoski and wife (she's the 82nd's Secretary) and Brian O'Connell (a/k/a Oakieseagles)

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Blink and Bob thanked everyone for coming. Great turnout!

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Our Guest: Green Beret, (Ret) Maj. Daniel Winschel former medic (18D) with 7th SFG(A) and 20th SFG(A). Friend of Blink.

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Camera Shy: 82nd Chapter Chairman Bob Farrell (blue shirt, back to camera) and Christopher (AF Vet) and Joann Spilker (in background). Thanks for coming, folks!

WebAdmin Note: Thanks to Shirwin Pockwinse and Tony Payne for their great photo contributions!





March 20, 2021 — 90th Birthday Bash for
CSM Bob Delia at Bailey's
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Can't wait to cut into this one!

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Ralph Matevier, Bob Delia, Greg D'Arbonne, Dave Josselyn

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Steve Morrissey, Tom McGall, Bob Morrissey, Don Miller, (Empty Chair: Photog Cathie Clark)

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Matt Callahan, Denny Drewry, Blink Blankenburg, George LeBlanc

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The Birthday Guy -- not bad for 90!!

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Bob's Plaque

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Bob receives his plaque from President Tom McGall.

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A quick History of a life in the Army —in 30 minutes.

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We appreciate your hospitality, Bailey's Bar & Grille

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Blink presents the plaque to Pamela Mariano, Owner

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Pam's reaction: "You guys JUMPED OUT OF PLANES???"

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Chief One Feather (Dave Josselyn) tries to make off with the best gag gift.


March 7, 2020 — Send-off Party for Bob Morrissey at Bailey's
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Our Squad

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Ordering Frenzy

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Decisions, decisions!

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We're seeing double! New Members Kevin and Bill Farrell. (Note: Kevin's our new Treasurer)

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Our Bailey's Celebrity Chef: Brad Hollowell, nephew of Band of Brothers' George Luz

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Another plaque for Mr. Morrissey's collection. This one has its own helmet! Thanks for all you've done, Bob. We will MISS YOU!


Cookout 2019 — at Chez Blink Bistro
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This year's cake!

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Keeping cool out of the sun.
90 Degrees!

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Bob's the Grillmaster in the shade

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Waitin' for the burgers...

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Garage Extraordinaire
a/k/a Chez Blink Bistro

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SMAJ's Eagle -- Donation to the Ft. Devens Museum

Cookout 2018
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This year's cake!

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Incoming and outgoing Presidents: Tom and Dick

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Bob presents Blink with Plaque of Appreciation

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Blink loves his Plaque!

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Plaque presentation to Laura

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Blink's ride

Cookout 2017
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Two cakes this year: Cake #1

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Cake #2

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Music, booze, and ammo — who could want for more?

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Ladies ready with the extinguishers

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Laura and Tom don't BBQ

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Hungry crowd!

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SMAJ's appreciation speech

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The Pockwinses

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Who's that lady hiding from the camera?

Click here for Photo Archive: 2010 to 2016


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