The 1st Signal Brigade Association held its first reunion on September 3-4,
2004 at the Holiday Inn Rosslyn, VA, just across the river from Washington,
DC. We had 83 veterans in attendance. Included in the distinguished veterans
were;
Emmett Paige (LTG USA retired), Association founder.
Emmett as a Major, was the key individual in obtaining the funding
and procurement of the IWCS. Later as a LT Colonel, he served in the
Brigade headquarters and commanded a Battalion.
Thomas M. Rienzi (LTG US Army retired, Brigade Commander 1969-1970.
Charles R. (Bob) Myer, (LTG US Army retired, Brigade Commander 1972.
Robert (Bob) D. Terry (MG US Army retired, Brigade founder 1966-1967.
Steve Boutelle, MG, HQ US Army, J6
General Terry was our speaker at our Saturday night banquet. A copy of
his address is included. General Rienzi was our Chaplin at the Banquet.
One of the highlights of the weekend was laying a wreath at the Tomb of
the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery. Prior to the wreath laying
there was a dedication ceremony to our fallen comrades in the Amphitheater.
General Rienzi was again our Chaplin at this dedication ceremony.
Following this ceremony, a team of four, lead by our Chairman, Peter
Kind, laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns. Photos are in the Photo
page.