In December 1990, Henry Pierce and his wife, Linda, took a trip to Florence, Alabama, to search for one of the LST-32 crew members, Alvin Wright. After checking into their hotel and making one telephone call, they were able to locate Alvin!

While they were in Florence they located another crew member, Howard Rickard. He was in the hospital with serious heart problems. From his reaction and the smile on his face, Their short visit was well received. They checked on him every day and learned that he had recovered enough to go home in about a week. His wife attributed much of his improvement to our visit. Needless to say, the search began for other crew members!!

In December 1991, the 1^st Reunion was held at the Courtyard Marriot in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Five guys attended: Henry (Gene) Pierce, Cecil Richardson, Harold Strom, Newman Wickline, Boyd White, and Santa Claus. The entire time was spent reminiscing and sharing memorabilia.

In December 1992, the 2^nd Reunion was held at the same hotel in Chattanooga with 10 guys attending. We toured the city and spent time catching up on the past.

In September 1993, the 3^rd Reunion was held at the Park Vista Hotel in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Our theme was "Back to the 50's". Gene Pierce was recovering from a recent heart attack.

In September 1994, the 4^th Reunion was held at the Park Vista Hotel in Gatlinburg, Tennessee again. The number of guys attending increased to 28, all of whom were accompanied by spouses or friends. Photographs were made by the outdoor gazebo. Everyone enjoyed eating at the Apple Barn. Sam Meyers attended one night after driving to Chattanooga by mistake!

In September 1995, the 5^th Reunion was held in Nashville, Tennessee. We had 26 guys attend. We were honored to have with us the first captain of the Alameda County LST-32, Captain Gardnar Mulloy (we also realized we had a tennis celebrity among us).

In September 1996, the 6^th Reunion was held in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. We stayed at the Coral Reef Hotel with 19 guys attending. We attended Country Tonight and Carolina Opry. We enjoyed a cookout at the home of a crew member, Bob Thompson and a picnic at Bellingrath Gardens. We also enjoyed the local seafood very much.

In September 1997, the 7^th Reunion was held in Virginia Beach, Virginia at the Pat Robinson Convention Center. The grounds were beautiful. Attended dinner show at the hotel. Toured Lamoure County Ship at the Navy base. Lunch in chief quarters. Shopped at the commissary. Took dinner cruise on Spirit of Norfolk. At the banquet we were entertained by the "Andrew Sisters". They were none other than: Gene Pierce, Glenn Randleman, and Pete Welch!!

In September 1998, the 8^th Reunion was held at the Crown Reef Hotel in Branson, Missouri. Seventeen crew members enjoyed a variety of shows and much sharing of stories.

In September 1999, the 9^th Reunion was held at the MainStay Suites in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. What a beautiful setting for a reunion. What a good looking group of 22 guys dressed in their western outfits! We had a cookout and played horseshoes and gave out awards to the winners. We attended several shows including Country tonight where Billy Carter was called on stage to perform! We realized we had another celebrity among us! Much shopping for the ladies at all the outlets.

In September 2000, the 10^th Reunion was held at the Embassy Suites Inn, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The theme was "Hawaiian Luau". We were given tennis lessons by Capt. Mulloy who is a real tennis professional and ran everyone ragged! Linda Pierce said the next day that she was sore in places she didn’t even know existed! This was the first reunion George McConnell attended. We went to the Carolina Opry.

In September 2001, the 11^th Reunion was held back at the MainStay Suites in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The theme was "Hillbilly Night". What a sight to see. The Clampetts had nothing on this group! At the banquet, a Possum Queen contest was held. Linda Pierce walked off with the crown. We went to several shows.

In September 2002, the 12^th Reunion was held in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. We saw the play, "Daniel and the Lions Den", toured the Amish country including going inside an Amish home. We also enjoyed a lot of great Amish cooking with the homemade preserves and jellies. We saw some beautiful handmade quilts and linens. Some were lucky enough to go to Hershey, Pennsylvania, to experience the Chocolate Spa! At our banquet, we laughed till our sides hurt at a skit written by Capt. Gardnar Mulloy, "A Famous Boxing Match", starring Billy Carter!

In September 2003, the 13^th Reunion was held at the Adams Mark Inn Hotel, Mobile, Alabama. Twenty guys attended. Everyone concurs that this reunion was TOPS because we were privileged to tour the LST 325! Every former crew member was on an adrenaline high as they climbed the steps up and down the LST (definitely back in their 20's!). They saluted the flag when they reached the top of the steps and it was very touching. We took a floral memorial for Capt. Mulloy to throw in the water in memory of the deceased crew members. After touring the LST and seeing how close the quarters were, it was easy to understand why there were so many beer parties! We toured the Battleship Alabama where we also had lunch. Now that was a little bigger! While in Mobile we enjoyed a dinner cruise and bus tour. Our theme was "Mardi Gras" because the Mardi Gras originated in Mobile we were told.

In September 2004, the 14^th Reunion was held at the MainStay Suites, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The theme was "Rock and Roll". Our Elvis impersonator was Jerry Shirley. There was a hula hoop contest, a twist contest and a sock hop competition. Mary Beam was the winner in the hula hoop contest. The Carter family (Billy, Betty, Bruce, Margaret, Alison, Jim) wrote and performed a 50's skit which really had us rocking and rolling with laughter! We attended two shows: Blackwood Brothers and Celebrate America.

In September 2005, the 15^th Reunion was held at The Hyatt on the River, Jacksonville, Florida. Toured the Navy base, Budweiser Plant, Maxwell House Coffee and enjoyed a dinner cruise. Banquet theme was "Patriotic".

In September 2006, the 16^th Reunion was held at the Historic Menger Hotel, San Antonio, Texas. Toured L. B.J. Ranch, Missions, and Alamo. Enjoyed Riverwalk. Banquet theme was "Looking Back Over 15 Years". Twenty five people attended: Jack & Mary Beam, Billy Carter, Bruce Carter, Brian & Barbara Cannon, Angie Deveny, Joe & Valerie Fleming, Jason & Yvonne Long, Dianne Mazzone, Capt. Gardnar Mulloy, Pat Mahaffey, Gene & Linda Pierce, Janice Poindexter, Frank Simons & Eloise Krieger, Dick & Dixie Sarver, Donald & Melanie Johnson, Kurt Popp, and Annette Shirley. Both Janice Poindexter's son and daughter's families surprised her father, Capt. Gardner Mulloy, with a visit during the reunion.

In October 2007, the 17^th Reunion was held at the MainStay Suites, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The theme was "Smokey Mountain Memories". Bob Thompson gave the welcome, and Brian Cannon read "I Am Your Flag". The Memorial was read by Gene Pierce and Harold Parks gave the Invocation. After dinner, Margaret Carter led the group in some patriotic songs. Rita Parks presented gifts and Linda Pierce acknowledged everyone who helped with the reunion. The entertainment was a "Miss Alameda County" Beauty Contest featuring six of LST 32's finest! "Ship Shape Shelby" (Gene Pierce), "Mess Hall Missy" (Cecil Richardson), "Swabby Sally" (Brian Cannon), "Torpedo Tammy" (Harold Strom), "Convoy Connie" (Bill Street), and "Anchors Away Annie" (Billy Carter). "Anchors Away Annie" was crowned Miss Alameda County. Kurt Popp read "Golden Chain of Friendship" and then everyone joined hands and sang "Blest Be the Tie That Binds" to end the evening. It was agreed to have the 2008 reunion back in Pigeon Forge.

2008

September 20-25, 2008 we met in Pigeon Forge for our 18^th reunion.  The theme was “Western Wear” and everyone showed up dressed appropriately.  We had 41 total attendance with 12 veterans.  The band played country and bluegrass music on Saturday night and gospel music on Sunday night.  Following registration, we had dinner in the Hospitality Room, compliments of LST.  The ladies enjoyed lunch at the Pottery House Café.