Almost forty years now since we were all a “Band of Brothers” and we still are.  We didn’t have that description back then, but we can adopt it now with pride and with new meaning.  Welcome to our web-site.  It is hoped that this site helps us in memory of those who have fallen and also helps to heal all of us wounded so that we can then help others.  By doing so, we honor those who are gone.

We all have shared visions of both our futures and past.  Some are very difficult, but we are not alone.  We are brothers in a very unique and shared way, both to heal and to learn.  Hopefully this site helps us all and brings us new wisdom and ways of living our lives that is healthy and helpful.

All of us are still marching on a very long journey.  Often the weight that we carry upon our backs is heavy, but we continue to go forward.  How easily we remember the trauma and how easily we forget the times of laughter, comaraderie and close bonds which formed as we lived, slept and fought together for our beliefs.  We bring new meaning to the idea of a “Band of Brothers” and we hope this web-site expands upon the vision which we all share together.

Again, welcome.  We missed you, but you found us all.

                                                                                                Patrick Flanagan
                                                                                                                        C/1/8 1968

P.S.  There are a few new Pat Flanagan recollections under Writings & Stories.

Fellows, this would be a great opportunity for our C/1/8 group
to meet for another reunion at a different venue
(besides the annual Branson reunion). 

Fort Carson, the new home for the 4ID, will be hosting this event and we will be their honored guests with opportunities to tour the beautiful grounds, etc. (see Reunion News).

I strongly urge everyone to start making plans to attend this reunion in July, 2012.
Let's have a good showing for C/1/8.  Hospitality rooms will be available at the hotel where we can all sit around and visit with snacks and refreshments provided. 

A list of attendees is included on the Reunion News page as well as detailed information on scheduled events and registration information.  Please let me know if you are planning on coming, dates of arrival and departure and where you will be lodging and I will add your name and information to our list. 

A highlight of the event will be our personal tour of the facilities, meeting with the current C/1/8 unit and a BBQ with all the 4ID units.  Our reunion week will be held in conjunction with "Iron Horse Week" which is usually held in June but was postponed to coincide with our reunion.  Iron Horse Week is a celebration that honors the history of the 4th Infantry Division and the accomplishments of its soldiers.  Iron Horse Week provides the soldiers and units good natured competition and an opportunity to take a break from training and the day-to-day activities and routines of work, while enjoying family and friends.  Highlights of last year's Iron Horse Week included freefall demonstrations from the U.S. Air Force Academy Freefall Team; an aerial demonstration of AH-64 Apache helicopters; a Commander's Chariot Race; a Modern Army Combatives tournament; and demonstrations by Fort Carson's Mounted Color Guard.  This year's events have not been posted as yet.

When making hotel reservations, be sure and mention 4th Infantry Division.

Of course, there are quite a few other lodging opportunities of your choice.