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A '58 grad wrote to WP-ORG and asked if we would mind
reminding our users to update their profile information with the
WPAOG (Association of Graduates), so that the Register of
Graduates is up-to-date. We're more than happy to pass this
request on. Everyone gets busy with day-to-day life, and some
things slip through the cracks. Please use this reminder to
update your graduate profile or former cadet entries.
As this particular user stated:
"I think this is a subject that is one measure that demonstrates
one's love of West Point and respect for the traditions of the
Long Gray Line. "
LOGIN HERE:
https://www.westpointaog.org/login
Click on "Old Grads" and in the center of the page, you will find
the link to "Update your Register Entry". Here is a direct link: https://www.westpointaog.org/profile If you have any problems, write to:
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Thanks to your financial support, we have concluded our semi-annual fund drive. WP-ORG continues to operate year after year through your donations, combined with an army of volunteers including advisors, moderators and many others.
I would like to give special thanks to the class of '64 which donated over $11,000.
In addition to donation reports, we archive fund drive daily tallies, charts and tables comparing performance measures of current and past drives, and additional data which you may find of interest: http://www.west-point.org/service/fd44/program/
Thank You Again!!!
Cameron Price USMA '96, on behalf of WP-ORG Advisors |
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The Class of 2002 attendees of a 9 Nov 2018
ceremony in Renton, WA during which SE 185th Place was dedicated to our
fallen classmate, 1LT Michael Adams, who was killed in action in Iraq in
March 2004. Michael grew up on this street and we were all honored to
attend. Photo courtesy of Nick Kardonsky Lining the street that now bears his name, more than 100 community members, family, and current and former U.S. Military service members joined in the honorary naming of a road in memory and recognition of First Lieutenant Michael R. Adams.
The street where Adams’ childhood home is located, at Southeast 185th Place in the unincorporated community of Fairwood, was given the honorary road name designation "1LT Michael Adams Place," to honor Adams' life, dedication and service to his country.
“It is my privilege to dedicate this road in honor of First Lieutenant Michael Adams,” said Metropolitan King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn, who sponsored the road dedication legislation and whose district includes the Fairwood community. “We will never forget his sacrifice and dedication to serve.”
In his last email to his family, Adams talked about how much he loved his job and how dedicated he was to getting the 15 soldiers he led back home. He remained with his platoon longer than he had to because he wanted to return with them to Fort Carson, Colo. on the unit’s last boat home.
Adams was killed on March 16, 2004 in an accident in Asad, Iraq. |
via the AmazonSmile program WP-ORG Members:
I get to follow a great Army football victory over Eastern
Michigan on Saturday -- making the Black Knights bowl-eligible yet
again -- with more good news...
- First, as of today, we're over 70% to our 6-month
fundraising goal! That's awesome progress and our sincere
thanks to all who have donated. Your contributions keep the
servers running for all who use WP-ORG!
- Second, Amazon is donating 10x their usual amount to
designated charitable organizations on purchases made in the
next 5 days. How, you ask? It's simple. Click on this link - https://smile.amazon.com/ch/51-0387132 - and confirm that you want to designate WP-ORG as your
Charitable Organization. From that point on, a portion of
your purchases will be donated to WP-ORG. It's an easy way to
contribute throughout the year. And for
the next 5 days, it's even more powerful at 10x the usual
amount, so start your holiday shopping early!
You can help us reach our goal by donating at our secure
online donation link - https://secure.west-point.org/donate/
- and also by setting WP-ORG to be your Charitable
Organization at Amazon - smile.amazon.com/ch/51-0387132
- for all your purchases!
Important links:
- Donations by check should be sent to our new address:
WP-ORG
c/o Megan Klein
23802 Oscar Road
Spicewood, TX 78669
Let's help close this fund drive out soon!
Sincerely,
Warren Hearnes '89
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Hello WP-ORG,
It's Fund Drive time, here's the link: http://www.west-point.org/donate
My
name is Megan Klein - I am Jack Price's daughter. Jack was WP-ORG's CFO
for 20+ years right up until his death on the 4th of April, 2018.
You
didn't hear from me during our last fund drive because I was scrambling
to keep my dad's responsibilities from falling through the cracks
around here. Proof that we exist on a shoestring budget, just four days
after my dad left us, we kicked off the fund drive to carry on his work
without him.
Dad and I worked together managing all of WP-ORG's
online registration and payment sites. Ours was a well-oiled machine and
we were a fantastic team. Suddenly everything fell apart. Dad became
sick and was hospitalized while I was on a ski vacation. I bought a
plane ticket to Virginia from the top of the mountain at lunch on the
first day and caught a flight out of Telluride three hours later. By the
time I got to Dad in Virginia he was in ICU and ventilated. My brother
was there. Mom has dementia and Dad was her caregiver. Cameron was
trying to manage both parents. We were in Virginia for a month. We had
a succession of family and friends come stay at Mom and Dad's to look
after Mom during the day so we could get to the hospital.
After
nearly two weeks Dad came off the ventilator and out of his fog of
sedation. His first concern was Mom - was she okay? "Yes," we said. His
second question was, "Is WP-ORG still alive?" Oh, for Pete's sake, "Yes,
Dad, WP-ORG is still alive." Those two questions answered, he visibly
relaxed.
Dad loved West Point; he adored his Class of '64
classmates. He felt blessed to be an American and to be alive. He loved
people and easily developed deep, lasting friendships. He loved
connecting people and took great pride in WP-ORG and all the personal
connections it has fostered over the years.
Since my dad's death,
my brother Cameron Price '96 has joined the WP-ORG Board of Advisors. I
know this development would make Dad's heart sing if he were here to
see it.
Please help us keep this dream alive. We're committed. We need your support.
Fund Drive 44 Donation Link: http://www.west-point.org/donate
Fund Drive 44 Budget: http://www.west-point.org/budget/ |
USMA 2020 Cadet Wolfgang DrakeBaltimore, Maryland native Wolfgang Drake is the driven—some might say overachieving—type, an asset that serves him well in both triathlon and in his studies at the United States Military Academy.
"In high school, I was very involved in cross-country, track, and swimming," says Drake. "As I was entering West Point, I knew I wanted to join the triathlon team. I’d heard so much about the professionalism and the general culture."
But Drake's first attempt at getting a spot on the team was fruitless. He quickly realized that he wasn't the only one at West Point with a strong fitness base. "I was surprised to see how incredibly fit they all were!" says Drake. "They were absolute studs." But instead of feeling deterred by not making the cut, Drake doubled down on his desire to become a member of the team. He worked harder, not only on his swim-bike-run, but in building a reputation as a solid team member by joining West Point’s obstacle-course racing team. Within a semester, his hard work had paid off. His initiation into the team was quintessentially triathlon: The team captain congratulated me on making the team while simultaneously informing me of 5:30 swim practice the next morning!" Drake laughs. UPDATE:
BIG BITES, CADET DRAKE
Completed Ironman time: 13:02:18 |
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Past WP-ORG Chairman, Bob Magruder '64 passed away September 17, 2018. His family wrote the following memorial message: "The quintessential soldier's soldier, West-Point class of 1964, career soldier, artillery, and three time All-American swimmer, passed away on Monday, September 17, 2018. Robert was the son of the late Peyton Magruder and Julia Motley-Magruder. Loving husband to Angie for 50 years; father to Cynthia Magruder, and Scott Magruder (Venus); Brother of Marshall Magruder (Lucy) and the late Douglas Magruder, KIA Vietnam. A kinder man there never was."
Bob was a All-America Swimmer at USMA. Part of his legacy, are his contributions and work for the team throughout the years. He always wished to ensure that the swimming program needs, unfulfilled by the Army budget, were met. He was a career artillery officer, retired as a Colonel, and subsequently worked on Enterprise Transformation and Business Process Re-engineering with the Logistics Management Institute for five years. He served on the AOG's Board of Trustees for four years in the Communications Committee and supported the Alumni Support Committee, when needed. Bob was the first Chairman of WP-ORG Inc. Later, he took a less active role in WP-ORG to go back to full time work at the Institute for Defense Analyses where he was an Adjunct Staff Member in the Strategy, Forces & Resources Division. He worked on special projects in support of DoD and loved his work. He actively pursued and supported the quick development of a high energy laser and relay mirror system for warfighters. WP-ORG is indebted to Bob for his steadfast work for this organization, and for the greater West Point community. WP-ORG is better for having had Bob serve as our first Chairman. We are saddened by his death, and will always miss his winning smile and endless exuberance. His eulogy may be found here: http://defender.west-point.org/service/eulogies.mhtml?u=25392In lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Wounded Warrior project, or to the B-26 Marauder Historical Association for that was so dear to Bob's heart- since his Dad designed and built the B-26 bomber.
The WP-ORG Board of Advisors |
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Cpl Burt Richards has November declared Veterans Month in Palm Beach County, FL In Palm Beach County, Florida, Corporal Burt Richards has gained attention for various awards and commendations he has received for his hard work and determination to educate on American War Veterans. On July 7th, 2011, Corporal Burt Richards, Congressman Ted Deutch congratulated Corporal Richards in the House of Representatives in Washington DC.
Ted praised him for being awarded the American Red Cross Community Courage Award for his work in educating the youth about service of Veterans. Corporal Richards and the local chapter of the Jewish War Veterans spearheaded the campaign to close Palm Beach County schools in remembrance of Veterans Day.
On November 1st, 2011 at the Headquarters of Palm Beach County Commissioner, Priscilla Taylor, Cpl. Burt Richards was honored for his outstanding service to Palm Beach County, his Veterans Speakers Forum and the School Education Deed to close all Palm Beach schools on Veterans Day. Three Palm Beach County mayors signed the proclamation and let it be known that the entire month of November is called Veterans Month.
In addition to their successful efforts to close schools, The Veterans Speakers Forum was created. American Veterans visit schools and libraries across Palm Beach County to educate students on American War Veterans in a program called Honoring Those Who Served. NOW founded the Veterans Memorabilia Museum and Education Center looking for Memorabilia donation to display at the location - posters, etc - advise if you care to send.
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RE: USMA 2012 Graduate CPT Daniel C. Lehman COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. Police are requesting the public help investigating the murder of a Fort Carson soldier.
Captain Daniel Chamberlain Lehman, 28, was shot near South Nevada Avenue and Costilla Street. He was a graduate of West Point Academy and stationed at Fort Carson.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Colorado Springs Police Department. Detectives say a man found dead in downtown Colorado Springs Saturday morning was a homicide victim. |
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JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO (KNWA) -- The 2018 U.S. Army Best Medic Competition will be conducted Sept. 16-20, at Joint Base San Antonio (Camp Bullis), Texas.
The event will be hosted by MEDCOM and conducted by the U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School. It is a two-soldier team competition that physically and intellectually challenges the Army's best medics in a 72-hour demanding, continuous and realistic simulated operational environment, according to the news release.
There are nearly 34,000 combat medic soldiers in the entire U.S. Army. Of those medics, only 42 soldiers have made it to the finals, according to the U.S. Army Medical Command.
This event is open to all Active Duty, Reserve and National Guard medical soldiers who have earned the Expert Field Medical Badge or the Combat Medical Badge.
Medical Soldiers are assigned to every type of command in the Army’s Active Component, U.S. Army Reserve and Army National Guard.
The start of the competition will begin with the much-talked-about Army Combat Fitness Test. The Army announced earlier this year they will implement a new fitness test for soldiers beginning in 2020. |
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Recent Fallen Grads
- BG George E. Wear USA (Retired), USMA1944: 28 Jul 1919 - 12 Nov 2018
- COL Justin Jut R. Hughes USA (Retired), USMA1964: 23 May 1942 - 12 Nov 2018
- Mr. Robert S. Toomy, USMA1974: 25 Aug 1952 - 06 Nov 2018
- MAJ Richard E. Kramer USA (Retired), USMA1965: 26 Sep 1942 - 03 Nov 2018
- LTC Worth L. Wardlaw Jr. USA (Retired), USMA1953: 10 Nov 1927 - 02 Nov 2018
- LTC William Haas USA (Retired), USMA1955: 25 Mar 1931 - 01 Nov 2018
- Mr. Dana G. Mead, USMA1957: 22 Feb 1936 - 31 Oct 2018
- LTC Keith L. Born USA (Retired), USMA1953: 29 Jun 1931 - 29 Oct 2018
- LTC Douglas L. Streeter USA (Retired), USMA1971: 08 Dec 1948 - 27 Oct 2018
- Mr. Elliott W. Gritton, USMA1954: 31 Aug 1931 - 26 Oct 2018
- COL Alfred A. Pabst USA (Retired), USMA1948: 06 Jun 1925 - 25 Oct 2018
- MG John A. Hoefling USA (Retired), USMA1946: 03 Sep 1925 - 24 Oct 2018
- COL William A. Steinberg USA (Retired), USMA1950: 29 Dec 1927 - 20 Oct 2018
- LTC John T. Durgala Jr. USA (Retired), USMA1971: 17 Jun 1949 - 15 Oct 2018
- MAJ Sean C. Maples USA, USMA2007: - 14 Oct 2018
- Mr. Bruce Campbell, USMA1972: 13 Sep 1950 - 09 Oct 2018
- COL Roland E. Peixotto USA (Retired), USMA1949: 02 Aug 1926 - 09 Oct 2018
- LTC Raymond P. Smith USA (Retired), USMA1992: 22 Feb 1970 - 09 Oct 2018
- LTC Bohdan Neswiacheny USA (Retired), USMA1968: 27 Jul 1946 - 09 Oct 2018
- COL John J. Beoddy USAF (Retired), USMA1955: 22 May 1932 - 07 Oct 2018
- Mr. Lyle E. Lewis, USMA1988: 13 May 1965 - 07 Oct 2018
- COL Trent M. Andrews USA (Retired), USMA1987: 26 May 1965 - 07 Oct 2018
- LTG Thomas S. Vandal USA, USMA1982: 26 Jan 1960 - 07 Oct 2018
- LTC Conrad N. Lajeunesse USAF (Retired), USMA1947: 06 Feb 1924 - 05 Oct 2018
- COL William P. Reed USAF (Retired), USMA1946: 27 Jul 1925 - 02 Oct 2018
- BG Thomas J. Moore USA (Retired), USMA1962: 04 Jul 1938 - 28 Sep 2018
- LTC Thomas W. Pardue USA (Retired), USMA1946: 22 Dec 1923 - 28 Sep 2018
- COL Maximiano R. Janairo Jr. USA (Retired), USMA1954: 10 Feb 1933 - 27 Sep 2018
- MAJ David K. Colbert USA (Retired), USMA1969: 30 Sep 1947 - 25 Sep 2018
- LTC John R. Shaffer USA (Retired), USMA1950: 02 Mar 1928 - 25 Sep 2018
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