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NewsJune 28, 2021

Bill Emerson Reunion

The Bill Emerson Reunion was held this past weekend to honor the 25th anniversary of his death from lung cancer June 25. Around 45 family members and former employees of Bill's from both the federal and campaign staffs from 1980 to 1996 attended the weekend of festivities, including gatherings at Top of the Marq in Cape Girardeau, River House Winery in Scott City, Celebrations Restaurant in downtown Cape Girardeau and group photos on Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus in front of the Bill Emerson bridge. Throughout the weekend, the group shared stories about Bill, memories and photos, with the theme for the reunion being, "In the Arena," based on Emerson's love of the famous Theodore Roosevelt quote from his 1910 speech in Paris. Pictured are scenes from gatherings at River House Winery and Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus on Saturday, June 26, 2021.

Brooke Holford
Alex Emerson, Bill's granddaughter, leads family members and former employees of Emerson's in the Pledge of Allegiance on Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus during the Bill Emerson Reunion on Saturday, June 26, 2021, in Cape Girardeau.
Alex Emerson, Bill's granddaughter, leads family members and former employees of Emerson's in the Pledge of Allegiance on Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus during the Bill Emerson Reunion on Saturday, June 26, 2021, in Cape Girardeau.
Former employees of Bill Emerson's from both the official and Campaign staffs from 1980 to 1996 pose for a photo in front of the Bill Emerson Bridge on Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus on Saturday, June 26, 2021, in Cape Girardeau
Former employees of Bill Emerson's from both the official and Campaign staffs from 1980 to 1996 pose for a photo in front of the Bill Emerson Bridge on Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus on Saturday, June 26, 2021, in Cape Girardeau
Marlys Smith, left, and her daughter, Trista Pickell, lead the group in the song 'God Bless America,' during the Bill Emerson Reunion on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus in Cape Girardeau.
Marlys Smith, left, and her daughter, Trista Pickell, lead the group in the song 'God Bless America,' during the Bill Emerson Reunion on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus in Cape Girardeau.
Lisa Johnson, left, shows Atalie Ebersole an old photo of Emerson and his staff during the Bill Emerson Reunion on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at River House Winery in Scott City. The reunion honored the 25th anniversary of his death and consisted of a variety of events throughout the weekend.
Lisa Johnson, left, shows Atalie Ebersole an old photo of Emerson and his staff during the Bill Emerson Reunion on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at River House Winery in Scott City. The reunion honored the 25th anniversary of his death and consisted of a variety of events throughout the weekend.
Alex Emerson, Bill's granddaughter, poses for a photo with a miniature American flag and an old campaign sign of Emerson's that reads, "Bill Emerson: Fighting for Southeast Missouri," during the Bill Emerson Reunion on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus in Cape Girardeau.
Alex Emerson, Bill's granddaughter, poses for a photo with a miniature American flag and an old campaign sign of Emerson's that reads, "Bill Emerson: Fighting for Southeast Missouri," during the Bill Emerson Reunion on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus in Cape Girardeau.
Lester Goodin, left, who dressed as Mark Twain, and Marianna Deal sit and laugh together during the Bill Emerson Reunion on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at River House Winery in Scott City. The reunion honored the 25th anniversary of Emerson's death.
Lester Goodin, left, who dressed as Mark Twain, and Marianna Deal sit and laugh together during the Bill Emerson Reunion on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at River House Winery in Scott City. The reunion honored the 25th anniversary of Emerson's death.
Bill Coffield, left, stands next to Peter Kinder, who served as the 46th Lieutenant Governor of Missouri and Emerson's first campaign manager, and laughs during the Bill Emerson Reunion on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at River House Winery in Scott City. The reunion honored the 25th anniversary of Emerson's death.
Bill Coffield, left, stands next to Peter Kinder, who served as the 46th Lieutenant Governor of Missouri and Emerson's first campaign manager, and laughs during the Bill Emerson Reunion on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at River House Winery in Scott City. The reunion honored the 25th anniversary of Emerson's death.
A group of Bill Emerson's former employees from both the federal and campaign staffs from 1980 until 1996 gather around a table and look at old photos during the Bill Emerson Reunion on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at River House Winery in Scott City. 
A group of Bill Emerson's former employees from both the federal and campaign staffs from 1980 until 1996 gather around a table and look at old photos during the Bill Emerson Reunion on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at River House Winery in Scott City. 
Iris Hardtman, Emerson's longest-standing former employee of 16 years, laughs during the Bill Emerson Reunion on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus in Cape Girardeau.
Iris Hardtman, Emerson's longest-standing former employee of 16 years, laughs during the Bill Emerson Reunion on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus in Cape Girardeau.
Atalie Ebersole, left, puts her arm around Lloyd Smith while they talk during the Bill Emerson Reunion on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at River House Winery in Scott City. The reunion honored the 25th anniversary of Emerson's death.
Atalie Ebersole, left, puts her arm around Lloyd Smith while they talk during the Bill Emerson Reunion on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at River House Winery in Scott City. The reunion honored the 25th anniversary of Emerson's death.
Bill Emerson's daughters Katharine Emerson, left, and Tori Emerson Barnes, right, and granddaughter, Alex, pose for a photo on Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus in front of the Bill Emerson Bridge in Cape Girardeau during the Bill Emerson Reunion on Saturday, June 26, 2021.
Bill Emerson's daughters Katharine Emerson, left, and Tori Emerson Barnes, right, and granddaughter, Alex, pose for a photo on Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus in front of the Bill Emerson Bridge in Cape Girardeau during the Bill Emerson Reunion on Saturday, June 26, 2021.
Around 45 family members and former employees of Bill Emerson's from both the federal and campaign staffs from 1980 to 1996 pose for a photo in front of the Bill Emerson Bridge on Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus on Saturday, June 26, 2021, in Cape Girardeau.
Around 45 family members and former employees of Bill Emerson's from both the federal and campaign staffs from 1980 to 1996 pose for a photo in front of the Bill Emerson Bridge on Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus on Saturday, June 26, 2021, in Cape Girardeau.
Bill Coffield, left, stands beside Lester Goodin, who dressed as Mark Twain, and laughs during the Bill Emerson Reunion on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at River House Winery in Scott City. The reunion honored the 25th anniversary of Emerson's death.
Bill Coffield, left, stands beside Lester Goodin, who dressed as Mark Twain, and laughs during the Bill Emerson Reunion on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at River House Winery in Scott City. The reunion honored the 25th anniversary of Emerson's death.
Lloyd Smith, Emerson's second longest-standing former employee of 15 years, laughs during the Bill Emerson Reunion on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus in Cape Girardeau.
Lloyd Smith, Emerson's second longest-standing former employee of 15 years, laughs during the Bill Emerson Reunion on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus in Cape Girardeau.
Trista Pickell gathers around a small table to speak with friends and laugh during the Bill Emerson Reunion on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at River House Winery in Scott City. The reunion honored the 25th anniversary of Emerson's death.
Trista Pickell gathers around a small table to speak with friends and laugh during the Bill Emerson Reunion on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at River House Winery in Scott City. The reunion honored the 25th anniversary of Emerson's death.
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The Bill Emerson Reunion was held this past weekend to honor the 25th anniversary of his death from lung cancer June 25. Around 45 family members and former employees of Bill's from both the federal and campaign staffs from 1980 to 1996 attended the weekend of festivities, including gatherings at Top of the Marq in Cape Girardeau, River House Winery in Scott City, Celebrations Restaurant in downtown Cape Girardeau and group photos on Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus in front of the Bill Emerson bridge. Throughout the weekend, the group shared stories about Bill, memories and photos, with the theme for the reunion being, "In the Arena," based on Emerson's love of the famous Theodore Roosevelt quote from his 1910 speech in Paris. Pictured are scenes from gatherings at River House Winery and Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus on Saturday, June 26, 2021.

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