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	Sonny Apman and Kaye Coates (Kaye and others provided many of the photos on this page. Thanks.) Sonny hosted the 2022 Reunion in Kansas City-Independence, MO. He selected a great resort/hotel. There was a lake with waterfall surrounded by walking paths. The venue was perfect. Thanks Sonny. Photo by Coates
	Beautiful display made by Walter Ennis' wife Kathy. Both the Ennises and the Patricks purchased snacks and beverages. They and others brought coolers to keep things just right. Donations were accepted and all was well in the Hospitality Suite. Photo by Coates
	Tourist Trackers at the WWI Museum in Kansas City. Sonny Apman, Bob Konarske, Hal Hostetler, Larry Cohran, Oscar Diaz, Grant Coates, Tom Dodd, Walter Ennis, Frank Merritt. Glad we missed that war... Photo by Coates
	The hotel was in Independence, MO so a trip to the Truman Presidential Library and Museum was in order. That's Bob Konarske, Frank Merritt, Harry (the big bronze guy...) and Sonny Apman. "Give 'em hell Harry" served in WWI and never forgot his fellow veterans. Every year he attended his unit's reunions. Although not a Tracker we appreciate his sentiments. Photo by Coates
	Sonny made the arrangements to see the Kansas City Royals vs the Oakland A's. Photo from Hal Hostetler
	The ballgame is over and it's back to the Hospitality Suite. All present and accounted for as we await the start of the Memorial Ceremony. Photo from Hal Hostetler
	Our Memorial Ceremony begins. Invocation with song and prayer by Pastor Debra Edwards. She attended with husband, and first time attendee, Harold Edwards. Harold was a team leader with the 62nd IPCT attached to the 1st Cavalry Division (AM). That's Harold, far right in profile, with K.O. Mills. Photo by Coates
	Host Sonny Apman and others stand at attention, face the flag and recite: "I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic..." Photo by Coates
	The reading of the names. They are gone, but not forgotten. Photo by Coates
	Sonny speaks to the Group. He addressed the location for next year's reunion, and thanked all for making this years get-together a success. Then it was time for our buffet meal. Break bread and chow down. Photo by Coates
	After dinner it was auction time. First on was Don Campbell with proceeds going to the Tracker Scholarship fund. Don reported that over the years we have donated 14K to the fund. Don is to the left with service dog Kiera. Great job! Behind Don is Bob Konarske (with the beard). He handled the general fund auction and was ably assisted by daughter Ryan (to the left of Don). Featured were Adirondack chairs (see far right corner) made in Bob's shop. Great work, great job. Not shown are Tom and Yvonne Auer. This year Yvonne made and sold one of her Tracker theme quilts. She then donated the proceeds to the general fund. Thanks to the Auers. Photo by Coates
	There was always lively discussion in the Hospitality room. Here's Bill Welch (he directed the Tracker program in Vietnam) talking with John Carroll. John's thinking about why he was sent to the Ivy when such a good time was had in Malaysia. Bill's saying "it was your turn in the barrel, kid". Photo by Coates
	Map reading - Walter Ennis, Jack Patrick (hidden), and Oscar Diaz as Sonny Apman looks on. Oscar says, "I was right there at LZ Two Bits in Bong Son, II Corps". Oscar remembers and wrote an historic novel titled "Chasing Tomorrow's Nightmares". It's a tale of a Tracker serving with the "Herd", 173rd Airborne Brigade, in the Central Highlands of Vietnam. The good times and the bad times are portrayed, along with the times you never forget. A good read. Get the book. Photo from Hal Hostetler

Left to Right - kneeling; Hal Hostetler, Dagger, Jerry Pritchett, Norm Shaw - seated; Pete Katzfey, Ronnie Eubanks, Harold Edwards, Larry Corhan, John Carroll, Bill Welch, Bob Konarske - standing; K.O. Mills, Oscar Diaz, Walter Ennis, Dan Blair, Grant Coates, Norm Massey, Frank Merritt, Tom Auer, Tom Dodd, Sonny Apman, Don Campbell, Kiera, Dick Boyer. not shown; Jack Patrick. Photo by Coates

The Tracker Ladies - without you the Reunion would not have been possible. Thanks for the support. Photo by Coates A note from Sue: To All of my Tracker Family - oh, how I miss you! I must say, however, you all look great! I will see you next year - but know you are all in my heart
	Tracker Worship Group - Sunday Prayer Service. Hal & Brenda Hostetler, Larry & Debbie Cohran, special guests Mike & Carolyn Somogyi, Harold & Debra Edwards - Paster Debra assisting. Safe travels and we'll see you next year. Photo from Hal Hostetler Group photos - section M, page 1