At the conclusion of the dedication ceremony for the Vietnam Unit Memorial at the Coronado Naval Amphibious Base, all of the attending Swift Boat sailors were invited over to Bob and Val Bolger's beautiful home in Chula Vista for a reception and informal SBSA reunion. As can be seen by the following images, the Bolger's are fantastic hosts and the event became an excellent occasion to renew old friendships, make new ones and recall the Swift Boat times and Brown Water sailors we had just witnessed being honored at Coronado with the very emotional dedication of the VUM. The dedication was a time for remembrance and pride in all the sailors that sacrificed in Vietnam for their country. And for shedding a few tears. But the reception was a time for renewing our determination that what we accomplished so long ago and far away was very much worthwhile.

A beautiful day to be outside in The veranda of the Bolger's backyard

Bob is very proud of his signal flags They honor two of his Swift crew

Warren keeps the wall from falling over While Ponder brings in a second helping

Gene and Jim proclaim that "We doan need no steenkin' seconds"

Virg Erwin, wife Jacqueline and son Bret We are all proud of Bret's Iraq service

Everyone else goes for informality While Bret remains a true Marine

Jackie and Bob LaPrad at the dedication Hard at work handing out ID badges

Jackie and Bob finally get a chance to rest Thanks for the terrific badges!

Toi Dang with his usual bright outlook Has anyone ever seen him frown?

David Clayton's neat white ball cap Goes with his super pick-up decal

Raul reads a passage from his book We all wished him great success

SBSA President Tom Forrest He contributed much to the SBSA

Bill Ulrich, Lynn and Stu Jewell Part of the Qui Nhon contingent

Liz Brown, Elaine and Bob Kreyer Liz's husband Bob provided pictures

I did not dismiss you yet SAILOR! OK ... Carry On ... Semper Swift

The REAL Bob Bolger Polishing PCF-104's screws, so they are as bright As the Swift Boat sailors that are Still on Patrol

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