Mr. Delgado

Please understand, The KVVFR is not going away, it is evolving. The KVVFR is an awesome event, and because it has made such an impact on so many veterans it was decided by the founder and reunion staff that something had to be done to ensure this reunion did not fade away, as so many other reunions have, as you and other elder warriors get older. I was honored to be asked to lead this "transformation" of the reunion into the future and that is exactly what I plan to do. The new name was chosen by the founder and current staff so that all veterans would recognize that this great reunion was "their" reunion...a place to come to reunite with those they served with and to meet others to share their experiences with...regardless of where they served. The spirit and traditions of this reunion will not change...they will continue.

In the past the KVVFR has become a place of great healing and fellowship but unless veterans of more recent conflicts are pulled into the fold then eventually the KVVFR would cease to exsist. We the staff, will not let that happen.

We were all fully aware that there would be some Vietnam veterans that would not be pleased with this change but I implore you to to give it a chance and continue to attend future reunions. We as veterans are all brothers and although we may have walked different ground...the blood spilt is still the same American blood. The same issues effecting the Vietnam Veterans are still effecting younger veterans. The biggest difference is that because of the experiences of the Vietnam Vets, many have sworn that no other service member would ever be treated as they were when they returned home.

I am extremely proud to call the founder and staff of the KVVFR my brothers and second family...the reunion they created and ran made a huge impact on my well being upon my return home from Iraq.

I am open to suggestions that you and any others would like to make to make our reunion better than it already is...the future is what we make it.

Lance McCune Reunion President, 2008

hey all I just found this page... yes im a little slow arent I.. great time once again this year at the 20th reunion,,, look forward to many more.. I lost Tedett this year at the reunion... to all that dont know Tedett,, she is a teddy bear that i have had since 1990 that the Iceman ((Jim Lawrence )) won for me at a fair on OKC.. Tedett has had a very bad reputation at the reunion as most of you know.. I had her and Mr bear in a Bag getting ready to return them back to Jessie ((Mike Sinclairs daughter )) as we took turns babysitting the two.. I went to find her Sunday and she was no where to be found.. I hate to think but have a feeling that the bag got tossed in the dumpster..A very fine reward for Tedett and Mr bear.. well I guess i had better talk to Mr sinclair about that first . ha ha ha See you all next year Janet The One and Only Icelady

Hey HENRY,,,, you didnt happen to end up with Tedett did you .. when I brought over the bags with all the stuffed animals.. It would have just been one bag with Tedett and Mr bear in it and she had on a crocheted out fit on and Mr Bear was a biker bear..let me know if you find her thanks hon

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Edited by author 06-29-2008 05:35 PM
20yrs and running. See you there. Support all your Vets

Hi Campers
I am a life member of the VVA i am hoping to come up this year I live in winfield. Vietnam service U.S Navy USS America CVA66 Gulf of Tonkin.

HELLOOOOOOO..., I take it this will be your first visit at the reunion.. YOU will be so happy you came to it.. I am the ICELADY.. I used to run the Ice machine years ago with my hubby The ICEMAN ( Jim Lawrence )) He died in a crash in 1999 on the way home from the reunion.. It was hard for me at first to keep going but in his honor and ALL OF YOU service people.. I still go every year.. I live in eureka so not a bad drive at all.. we have a very very good time there... and we will be proud to have you join us.. I am not on staff any more but they kinda all ways make me feel as I am... Please look me up so i can shake your hand and tell you in person WELCOME HOME BROTHER.. just ask any one who the Icelady is they all know me.. Hope you have a good time there .. IF you drink beer you better bring me one.. drive safe to the lake.. Janet Lawrence The one and only REAL ICELADY
The Icelady (Janet)


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 RON HOWN that last email I wrote was to you/// I had got a email from here/you so wrote you back and it came here

mr. delgado are you a marine that was in vietnam in 67-68 in h/2/7 if so please respond to marieborrelli@verizon.net

I would like to say thank you for making this what it is today. I was there at year 1 and it has been a trip I will enjoy for along time. I got pretty tore up with the changing of the patrol. Brought back memories of the days, but times change and the military change. I'm an OLE soldier from the NAM. You keep doing what you all do. Never forget the Vet. Great job and thank you all. See you next year.

I dont know how to get ahold of one of OUR bands that play at the reunion so will leave message here.. if any ones knows if they have a site on puter please let me know .. in the mean time ... TO The CRAZY HEART BAND.. I am so sorry for your loss.. I just seen on tv that your drummer was in a wreak .. MY HEART AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL AND HIS FAMILY.. I AM SO SORRY Janet Lawrence ((Icelady ))

If someone would e-mail me, I am wanting Ben's e-mail addy. He's been there since day 1. I would like to get some info to him. johnjaelane@att.net.

TO all that dont know... the Drummer of CRAZY HEART the band that has been with the reunion forever was in a car crash I think tuesday was killed.. My heart and prayers go to his family and the band... if any one knows how and where to send cards to both please let me know.. thanks ICELADY Janet Lawrence jjicelady49@yahoo.com