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SEMPRE ITALIA 2009

Dear 10th Mountain Family,

On behalf of 10th Mountain Division Descendants, Inc., I would like to personally invite you to attend the 2009 Return to Italy, Sempre Italia trip. The torch has been passed and the 2009 Return to Italy trip will be the first sponsored and organized by 10th Mountain Division Descendants Inc. and we promise to deliver a memorable experience.

Many of you have attended one or more Return to Italy trips, and we encourage you to do so again. For the many who have not, I encourage you to take advantage of this wonderful trip. Imagine walking in the footsteps and on the battle trails the 10th Mountain Division soldiers walked some 63 years ago. In many locations very little has changed since that time - foxhole indentations are still very visible, homes that sheltered the soldiers remain, and with a good eye you might even be lucky enough to find a spent shell casing or other WWII era artifact. Take in the view atop Mt. Belvedere looking back towards Riva Ridge and you will instantly understand the significance of February 18-20, the Belvedere Offensive, to the Allied advance. You will visit the hill towns of Lizzano in Belvedere, Vidiciatico, Gaggio Montano, Querciola, Pietra Colora, and Castel’d Aiano. The trip will follow the path of the 10th out of the Apennines and into the Po Valley ending at Riva del Garda on the shores of Lake Garda where we conclude the main tour with our famous farewell banquet. You will also have the opportunity to take advantage of the optional pre-trip to see Rome and the post-trip to Vienna and Budapest. I encourage you to read the enclosed brochure for the details of the full itinerary. Believe me when I say, this will be a trip you will not want to miss!

But there are several additional reasons why I strongly encourage you to attend the 2009 Return to Italy trip. First, this may be one of the last times many of our 10th veterans will be able to join us on such a trip and you will want to hear personal accounts of their experiences. It is also important that we descendants show our respect to our veterans by keeping this tradition alive going forward. Second, the gratitude, warmth, and generosity of the Italian people, especially in the hill towns towards the 10th family is very heartwarming and one that must be experienced. Third, you will visit the American Cemetery near Florence, and walk on hallowed ground where the saying “Freedom is not free,” is realized.

Please consider attending the Sempre Italia 2009 return to Italy trip. You will not be disappointed.

Sincerely

Val Rios
President, 10th Mountain Division Descendants Inc.

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Goals of 10^th Mountain Descendants, Inc.

	To commemorate the 10th Mountain men who sacrificed their lives in defense of their country.
	To celebrate the lives of 10th Mountain men who fought in the defense of their country as models of honor, courage and the accepting of one’s responsibility.
	To recognize and foster the significance of the historical and military contributions made by the 10th Mountain Division in the World War II era.
	To recognize and foster the significance of the contributions made by the 10th Mtn. Division to the ski and mountain climbing industries.
	To share a common love of the mountains, the outdoors and the sport of skiing similar to a 10th Mountain ancestor.
	To participate in community service events in the name of the World War II 10th Mountain Division.
	To socialize with individuals of similar 10th Mountain heritage.

As we redesign this web site, we are looking for input and ideas.

The webmaster is looking for an outstanding photograph of a WWII 10th Mountain soldier in uniform with his child.

Ideally this photo should convey the thought that the legacy of the Mountain Soldier is passed on to children and beyond.

Send your photo to TenthA86@qwest.net

The content of this web site may change on the next few months, as we focus here on core information, and

encouraging the GOOGLE site to handle the day-to-day conversations and communication we need to have.

For local events and information, please visit the GOOGLE SITE

http://groups.google.com/group/10-mtn-descendants?hl=en

For those of you who have heard the various songs sung by our fathers or grandfathers,

here are recordings done shortly after the end of the War

CLICK HERE FOR THE 10th SONGS!!!!!!

The Regimental Histories (written immediately after the War) are available here.

Pick your unit and download NOW!

CLICK HERE for 85th , 86th , and 87th Regimental Histories

Other units - select options below to get the PDF files!

SERVICE INFORMATION:

For contacts or information about your father or grandfather's service with the Division, contact Dennis Hagen,

archivist with the 10th Mountain Division Resource Center, Denver Public Library.

We have all of the morning reports and other documents here at the library.

E-mail requests to: DHagen@denverlibrary.org

GOLD STAR DESCENDANTS CLICK HERE

Please become involved.
Please support the 10th Mountain Descendant, Inc projects:

· Oral History Project – Taping the Stories of WWII Mountain Division Veterans,

in cooperation with the 10^th Mountain Division Resource Center and the Veterans History Project

Contact: Myrna Hampton: mchofcarmel@sbcglobal.net (831) 624-6707

· Essay Project –

Educating Future Generations

Contact: Patricia Thornton: patfrank3@verizon.net (610) 667-2911

· Merit Scholarship –

Recognizing a 12^th Grade Descendant, Who has Shown Outstanding Support for the 10^th Mountain Division Legacy.

Contact Sue Hagerman: sue.m.hagerman@valley.net (603) 632-5337

$1000 Scholarship Available
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· Gold Star Project –

Supporting the Descendants of 10^th Mtn. Soldiers Killed In Action

Contact Norman Burkey: normanburkey@comcast.net (410) 638-8970