DESA Denver Convention

Your Webmaster was in Denver, CO. The convention was a huge success and a good time was had by all!

President Tom Kidd noted the following convention attendance:

Members: 209
Wives: 159
Guests: 45
Total: 413

1st Timers: 30
Early Bird Attendance: 330
Banquet Attendance: 322
Total Room Nights: 975

The Doubletree Hotel hosted the convention. View their website to see just where we were located.

This year's convention was dedicated to the memory of Tom Gruber, 1932-2003. Tom was a devoted DESA member, serving as vice-president and a member of the board of directors. He also served as president of SOLDESA.

Events from each day have been added to these pages. The photos posted on these pages were taken by your webmaster. The webmaster was assisted by Al Gregg, USS Jaccard DE 355.

Click on the date to read about and view photos of the events.

September 14 - 18

A Tribute To Al St. Jean, USS Otterstetter DE 244

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