Ships Welcome Party
On October 29th, 2009 our Thailand Southern Seaboard Council hosted a "Ships Welcome" party for the officers and crew of
USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) | Offical Website | Wikipedia |
USS Ingraham (FFG 61) | Offical Website | Wikipedia |
DATE: Thursday October 29th
TIME: 19:00 PM - 21:00 PM (7pm - 9pm)
WHERE: BBQ Hut Smokehouse, Rat-U-Thit Road (across from Mercure hotel), Patong Beach. (map & driving directions)
COST: League members: 200 Baht, visitors: 400 Baht (Navy personnel, VIPs and press @ no cost)
INCLUDES: Beer, whiskey, Great TexMex smokehouse food and some always interesting conversation
ATTENDING: We entertained nearly 60 officers and crew from both ships, along with many of our Navy League members and community supporters.
Our Guests Included
USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6)
Capt. John W. Funk, Commanding Officer
Capt. Jonathan L. Harnden, Executive Officer
CMDCM(SW/AW) Theodore M. Verschueren, CMC
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USS Ingraham (FFG 61)
CDR Matthew D. Ovios, Commanding Officer
LCDR Ernesto A. Rivera, Executive Officer
CMDCS (SW) Todd R. Gruchalla, CSC
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