West Point Parents Club Of Washington

Over the years, John Ward, ’64, has compiled a deep collection of West Point historical documents and memorabilia. Among them is The West Point Mutiny of 1818 and Its Aftermath: Continue reading →

In addition to hosting, without charge, websites for West Point Graduates, Societies and Parents Clubs (including ours), West-Point.Org (WP-ORG) supports the West Point Ring Recovery Program.  Here is their recent report: Continue reading →

At or near the top of the many benefits WPPC-WA provides to West Point Parents in Washington State is our New Cadet Handbook.  We encourage all new and continuing West Point Parents Continue reading →

With sadness and condolence for her family, we announce the passing from this life of Leslie Ann Rissberger.  Leslie Ann passed away at her home on May 4, 2011.  Her son Michael graduated at West Point on May 21, 2011.  Leslie Ann and her husband William are members of West Point Parents Club of Washington.  A memorial service for Leslie Ann will be held at St. Jude’s Parish, Redmond, Washington on June 9, 2011 at 1900 hours.  Flintofts is handling the arrangements.  The Seattle Times includes Leslie Ann’s obituary.  May her soul rest in the Peace of God which passes all understanding, and may her family be fortified in the knowledge of her life’s goodness.

The reception/luncheon for Accepted Candidates to USMA, USMAPS and Civil Prep, rising Yearlings and their parents, family and friends, is June 5, 2011 at Fircrest Golf Club from 1130 to 1500 hours.  Luncheon for Accepted Candidates and Cadets is complimentary.  If you are one of these people and have not received your invitation, RSVP form and directions, please contact Julie Saul: jsaul42 at gmail dot com ASAP.  RSVP and payment suspense date is May 25, 2011.

Joe Brillante, ’69, of our West Point Admissions Field Force for Washington State shares news from Troy Peterson, ’08, son of Craig & Cassandra Peterson, published in The New York Times’ At War Blog.

Troy’s description of Combat Outpost Mizan in Zabul Province, Afghanistan serves as a reminder to bring “boodle” (toiletries/food) to our July 9, October 2 and February 5 meetings for shipment to WPPC-WA Members’ deployed Grads’ Platoons and Companies.

1LT Troy Peterson, ’08, Desk Guilt, At War Blog – NYTimes.com:

From the NYT: First Lt. Troy Peterson of the Army, right, helping his radio operator, Pfc. Justin Cobbs, across a ravine during a patrol near Combat Outpost Mizan in Zabul Province, Afghanistan, in August 2010.

Here is the blog post in PDF format.