2024 Denver Reunion Photos

October 16th to 20th, 2024

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 A Message from the Reunion Committee

When the group decided to begin our “stand-alone” reunions again, we weren’t sure what to expect. We were prepared for everything from general apathy to wild enthusiasm. Well, it was a success! We believe the people who attended the reunion in Denver this past October would say it was a truly wonderful experience. As with any reunion, there were some slight bumps that need to be worked out. But what it produced was a feeling for how important these reunions are to us, the second and third generations. We will continue these reunions as long as there is interest in them.

In 1980, when these reunions first began, there weren’t a lot of ways to contact people. The internet didn’t exist. There was no social media. Landline telephones were hung in the kitchen and included long cords! Gene Parker, 775th, the first President of the group, began putting announcements for the group reunions in Veteran magazines, such as American Legion, DAV, and the 15th Army Air Force newsletter, among others. The word got around fast and, during the groups’ heyday, there were over 400 attendees, most of them vets.

We’ve come a long way from then. Time has taken it’s toll on the group and there are few 463rd veterans still with us. None that are up to travelling. As time goes by the history of the group is slowly fading. It’s up to us, the “Kids,” the second and third generations, to do something about that. To keep it as living history instead of ancient history. These men, our fathers, grandfathers, uncles, brothers, etc., were part of the greatest generation. The true heroes of the 20th century. Without their efforts and sacrifices, the world would be a radically different place today. We ask that you stay involved with the group and attend the reunions when possible.  And feedback is always welcome! 

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