At the 65th they will look thusly.

Jim Brett

Frank Fischl W/ Anne

Bob Macklin (aka Savage) Thespian

Jack Martin w/Evelyn

John Moroney W/ Eda

Nub Reed W/ Carolyn

Jim Brett's update ....Upon graduation Jim went in the Armored Corps and after completing the Basic Armored Course at Fort Hood, Texas reported to the 1st Armored Division where he served through 1951. His next assignment was to the 14th Armored Cavalry Regiment in Europe where he served from 1952 to 1954. In 1961 Jim was assigned as Tank Company Commander Republic of Korea where he served until 1962 when he resigned his Captain's commission. Jim makes his home in Santa Barbara, California.

On October 8, 2004 we hear from Frank:..A busy part of my post Air Force life slowed dramatically after leaving the Mayor's office in 1982 and after my term ended in 1991 as a Commissioner with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. Anne retired in 1993 after she sold her office equipment business. She continues to be very active in her church. Anne loved skiing. She skied regularly, 30 miles north of Allentown in the Pocono Mountains. This was her favorite sport, note I said was. On a downhill run December 5, 2000 she fell and fractured her hip. Her niece now has her ski equipment. I had been involved with the Republican party for a number of years helping to recruit and assist candidates for political offices in Allentown. However, getting Republicans elected was difficult. Democrats have held a 60 to 40 voter registration advantage for many years. I remember in 1977 when only two Republicans were elected. One for city council and the other for mayor. The mayor happened to be me. I was running against a popular incumbent Democrat in this city of 108,000. I beat him by a mere 121 votes. Two months prior to the election I called Buzz Aldrin and asked if he would send me a picture of him in his space suit. He sent a 10 x 8 glossy photo and included a signed letter with some kind words and wished me good luck. My talented staff adapted the letter and his picture with me next to him in my Air Force flying gear. We purchased a full page ad in our local newspaper and ran it a few times. My staff and I were convinced that the ad put me on top. Our daughters are in good health and doing well. My daughter Dianne is a nurse at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia. Daughter Donna teaches the visually handicap in the public school system in the Norfolk, Virginia area. Anne's daughter Nancy recently formed a marketing company specializing in office furniture. Anne and I love the Allentown area. But when the cold, snowy months of January, February and March roll around we pack the van and head south for Florida. Warm regards to all and stay well." Frank

On February 22, 2012 we hear from Lou Michael, "Anne talked with Lee Duke, telling how Frank is suffering from a severe case of Dementia Alzheimer's Disease. --He was admitted to a nursing home for care in late January. Anne advises that any attempt to communicate with Frank, either by phone or correspondence, would be futile.

Macklin's (aka Savage) update ...."The ten years from the 50th, finds Lydia and I in the San Fernando Valley. Yep, we call it "home". I recall Bing singing, "..call the San Fernando Valley my home." Here, we are surrounded by family. Health wise we are somewhat worn around the edges, but still possess all our original parts, but both of Lydia's legs were broken, and she has a rod in each. Her arthritis gives her much pain and I have an irregular heart beat, but we maintain a reasonable life style..and still on our own! She gets her exercise going up and down the stairs of our apartment. I swim and do limited exercise including mild yoga. I've made trips to Ireland and England where I performed in my one man play on Paul. More recently I traveled to Scotland and the magical, mystical Rosslyn Chapel. In all my travels, Lydia remained home, saying she traveled enough in the army, content to be the mother of the growing brood, which included 2 great grand sons. Soon after "9/11", I participated in three movies, in varying degrees of participation, one with a dog, another as a lawyer and then as a widower. My book, JESUS: THE FINAL JOURNEY was published and my thanks to you class mates and your complimentary reviews. I'm still promoting my screenplay, TRUMPET, and trolling for acting jobs which pay. I won some money on the TV game show 1 vs 100. Recently I discovered the joy of karaoke and sing several times a week. I enthusiastically participated in "the Game"..the stock market."

On Sat, 1/29/11, Robert Macklin wrote:..Better late than never? My birthday passed without a nod. I not only don't celebrate it, I don't acknowledge it. Not many changes from last year. Lydia and I still in reasonably good health, with all our same body parts..arthritis starting to rear it's ugly head with me. But Lydia's been battling the monster for over 40 years, so I don't complain. Pretty good shape for Octogenarians. Still surrounded by family and living upstairs, damn it. The next time I receive a bundle of money, we move. Still promoting my book, JESUS: THE FINAL JOURNEY..concentrating now on e-book sales. Those of you who possess my book, I'd appreciate it if you'd give it away or lend it to somebody who promises to tell others. I tried increasing word-of-mouth promotion by giving 40 books away with that proviso. Still dancing with the IRS, but have every hope that this dance will soon be over. Still going on occasional casting calls, but haven't acted for some time. Too many offers for no money. Still hoping to have my screenplay, TRUMPET produced..friend has it at Universal. Still kariokying on occasion and singing open mike with band at country saloon. Anybody who may be interested can get a sample of singing on youtube.. bobbymack sings... My next endeavor is a foray into internet marketing, but it's all Greek to me, so my Grandson will be working with me..Bob

On January 7, 2012 Bob writes, "..2day I gained another year, but don't feel any older. I think that's because I've been aging, gradually, every day, so that finally it won't come as a shock! Bob Wasn’t in too good a mood before holidays..flu, following flu shot (probably last time for shot). Receovered just in time to be with son, Bob for Christmas. He’d moved to Vegas in October, and we didn’t want him to be alone on that day. ‘Returned to head cold. Son, Bob got tired of California state tax and has settled in in Las Vegas, living off his Apple shares, accumulated over the years. Aside from his move, things stayed pretty much the same over the year. ‘Still pretty much surrounded by family..enjoying our great granchildren, Odin and Max. And we still have the two child-like creatures living with us to tend to.. our cats, White Lightning and Bitsy. Lydia still insists on doing the house cleaning and cooking up a storm once a week for the family. I enjoy karaoke two to three times a week and every other week joining others in singing for the old folks in a retirement home..’ course, most of them are younger than I am, but I enjoy doing it.. good crowd. Oh, and I auditioned again for America’s Got Talent and then for X Factor..passed the first audition in X Factor.Very few acting auditions and the one “call back” I had I was unable to take, because I was in Vegas. ‘Still actively trying to get my screenplay, TRUMPET produced and in promoting book, JESUS: THE FINAL JOURNEY. Not doing much writing, other than cleaning up my journals on visits to Israel, Ireland, England and Scotland. ‘Wrote article on experience on X Factor..23 HOURS IN THREE DAYS. That’s pretty much it, except we’ve still got the same body parts and remain active.." Bob Macklin

On 2-2-2012 Bob wrote, "The 6th of January slipped by without Joan of Arc or me being aware. Not much changed during the year. Lydia and I are still moving with some degree of ease and with all our original parts. That, in itself is more than worthwhile. She continues to dote on great grandchildren and insists on house cleaning, despite my protests, and nothing is clean, like "Lydia clean". And she cooks up a storm for family and friends at least once a week. I auditioned for America's Got Talent, again (4th time).. and for the X-FACTOR. In that one, I passed the first audition. I wrote about that experience..23 HOURS IN THREE DAYS. Most of my time is spent figuring out ways to promote my book, JESUS: THE FINAL JOURNEY..my present emphasis is on e-book..not too successful, but I keep plugging. Not much doing in acting..had to turn down a call back, over holidays, because I was spending them with son in Vegas. He took his Apple shares and escaped California state tax. I'm going to start in the Spring to push my screenplay, TRUMPET. Meanwhile, I enjoy karaoke a couple three times a week, and look forward to nearby high school indoor pool opening, so I can resume swimming."

sOn 1-06-13 Bob writes, "My day starts with the finishing "lick" from the flu. Let’s get the health situation out of the way. Lydia and I still posess all our original body parts..Lydia’s 2 legs have rods in them from her broken fibias, and uses cane. She makes of life like there’s no change..no deference to age or “legs”..remains beautiful and intent on doing everything connected with “homemaking”, including preparing dinners once a week for our extended family (we are still literally surrounded by family), and house cleaning, even though I say it’s time for others to do it. I still move without a cane,gingerly and walk daily..half- hour, and swim. Kids are well, as are our grandkids (proud that one is completing his first novel), and we are now Great Great Grandparents. I’m still trying to get more “action” with my book, emphasis on ebook. For those who don’t know of my book, go to http://www.jesusthefinaljourney.com/. 'Stay busy transferring my 7 plays, from hard copy to computer..3 more to go, and gradually getting around to sending them out again. And still trying to figure out a way to get my movie, TRUMPET produced. What else, well there’s my singing as mentioned earlier. This year I elected to forego the torture of auditioning 4 X FACTOR (which I did once), or AMERICA’S GOT TALENT (which I did 4 times). LA is where auditions are usually held. it’s convenient. So, last year I submitted my U Tube video,,those who may be interested can bring it up on You Tube videos. .bobbymack sings I BELIEVE. Karaoke continues to be my great joy..2 to 3 times a week. No acting gigs. We didn’t beat ‘em, but look for much improvement in Army football, with Angel Santiago as QB..he can do it all, I just hope the rest of the team is equal to the task.." Bob Macklin

Jack's update .... Evelyn and I have enjoyed the privileges and pleasures of retirement over the last fast-paced 10 years. Our routine has been a good one with travels to Cuba, Egypt, Hawaii and the U.S. Western Parks. This completes our list of “I would like to” trips. Locally we have appreciated our church relationships and our association with the University of Florida. And we have enjoyed our family reunions at Ormond Beach each Memorial Day, the Christmas trips to the grandchildren in Raleigh, and the New Years/Orange Bowl tradition in South Florida. We have a guaranteed venue for excitement related to the athletic programs here in Gainesville and we have been blessed with health well enough to “stay vertical” most of the time. One of our smartest decisions was to move into a local “continuing care” facility in 2004 where we celebrated out 50th Wedding Anniversary in 2005 (photo). We try to make the most of each day. For those whose time has come it's a sad time, yet it's also inspiring to review each classmate’s life as a Cadet and their career and post-career accomplishments recorded in the Register. We really are not “Black ’51” and can proudly join the Long Gray Line.

On Mon, 6/14/10, Jack Martin wrote: Happy Flag Day! Good news! I received a new lease on life on June 8 in the form of an upgraded pacemaker. The first one lasted nine years -- longer than I had expected -- so I’m still a “Go” for out 60th. Family-wise, Evelyn manages her health issues well and all five sons are employed (one had been searching for over a year), as well as three of their wives. Yes, their futures are still a matter of concern to us as parents in this unpredictable world. Join me in celebrating our Army’s 235th Anniversary and our flag’s 233rd anniversary. There is always a sense of renewed patriotism on this day and our nation certainly needs a boost in this regard. Plus, I always get a treat; brownies and chocolate chip cookies made by Evelyn this year. The days and weeks do fly by so we hope to see many of you very soon. Jack and Evelyn

On Mon, 6/6/11, Jack Martin wrote: I'm a bit early this year. Greetings to all, Evelyn and I graduated from high school and college the same years, so Spring and Summer have been big reunion times for us. In early April we went to a 65th Ft. Lauderdale HS reunion for my childhood friends, then for our 60th. Wasn’t that a great time? Our class team did a marvelous job -- as usual. Last month we went to Culver, IN for my HS reunion and will go to Iowa for Evelyn’s HS reunion in July. To fill in the gaps, we took a side trip to Ormond Beach over the Memorial Day weekend for a handball tournament (a bit frustrating to just watch) and will be going to a family reunion this week in NC (hence my early Flag Day report). We keep busy attending seminars and discussion groups as part of a local Institute of Learning in Retirement program. As you would expect, expert educators abound in this university town. Evelyn also keeps busy sewing and reading while I’m involved with a variety of church activities. For me, light exercise five days a week is the norm -- trying to convince myself I’m staying at a “maintenance level”. Need I mention the multiple health issues and appointments so we can keep active? No, let’s not. Evelyn is getting more knowledgeable with all the sports I expose her to. As you may know, Gator baseball and softball teams are in the national championship phase today (June 6). Conference championships are expected in several sports and at least one national championship occurs each year (track and tennis this year). I love it! Wishing everyone a good summer vacation. Oh yes, we are already on a year long vacation of our own choosing. Praise be!" Jack

John Moroney's update ....He served in the 7th Division in Korea from 1952 to 1953. On his return to stateside John was assigned to The Artillery School, Fort Sill, Oklahoma where he served until 1955 when he resigned his commission as a First Lieutenant. John then worked for the Torrington Company in Torrington, Ct. a major manufacturer of anti-friction ball and roller bearings as a Product and Application Engineer in the Needle Bearing Engineering Department. John was responsible for the usage of the products in the control surfaces of aircraft wings , in the flapping hinges of helicopter rotor blades and various other aircraft and aerospace locations. John and his wife Eda make their home in Milford, Connecticut. They have five children, all of them married, who have given them 10 grandchildren.

Nub Reed's update .... As most of us have done, I, too, have covered many miles since 5 June 1951. Some of them have been a little bumpy, but most have been what I made them. In general, I could not have asked for for greater opportunities of doing what I enjoyed, what I was trained to do and what provided me and my family a good life. I retired from the Air Force in July 1980. Spokane was looking for a Public Works Director about that time, so I applied and started a new career. Fifteen years later I finally gave that up after a very interesting and challenging time. I enjoyed that time almost as much as flying airplanes, but potholes, snow plowing, busted water and sewer lines and garbage collection could never compete. I guess I will always consider myself as a "SAC Warrior". Those years were made even more delightful by of the lady who was with me. I met and wooed Carolyn Jean Walters whom I met in North Africa while TDY on a SAC alert rotation. She was there teaching dependent kids at Nouasseur AB, Morocco. We were married 42 years ago in Toledo, OH just before heading off to Air Command & Staff College. With already a son and daughter of mine, we soon added two more boys for a family of four for my new bride to manage. She did a magnificent job of it and now all four are out of the house doing their own thing. Don and Sonja live in Virginia Beach, VA. Scott is in W. Hollywood, CA and Clark is in Rockville, MD but works in the District. Our time now is reasonably our own and we manage to do a bit of traveling. Hawaii in the winter; Priest Lake, ID in the summer. Both of us are reasonably healthy - manage to play a little golf and thoroughly enjoy the retired living. We both just finished up a term on a Church Board. Carolyn had earlier been on the City Board that set policy for the entertainment facilities. I am on the Airport Board and also trying to raise funds for an Armed Forces Heritage Museum here in Spokane. Incidentally, we have a MIG-17 donated to the museum, but it is in Arizona. Maybe Geo or one of our other hot-shot fighter pilots would like to ferry it up to Spokane!! Doesn't have enough motors for me. Looking forward to seeing many of you again.

On 3-21-10 Nub reports as follows: "We are still located in Spokane and enjoying life in the "Great Northwest". I survived a surprise 80th birthday party arranged by my "bride" of forty-seven years with all four kids (?) showing up from all across the country. Only Scott has changed locations - from Hollywood to Denver. We have five grandkids from "two to thirty-two". Still enjoying a winter-time switch in weather by escaping to Hawaii. Will try to make the 60th, but that may be a "stretch". "

Ray Sargent W Anita

Dave Schlatter w/Pattee

Don Sheridan w/ Jean

Mike Simpson W Reina

Bob Simpson W Denyse

Bill Stockdale W Alice nd

Tom Stumm W Gloria (nd)

Ray Sargent's October 22nd, 2004 update ....Anita and I so enjoy hearing from other classmates, on virtually a daily basis, describing their family and their life in retirement. It has done so much towards giving both of us a positive outlook on our own retirement. Our children and grand children are spread far and wide across the country, as far east as New York State. And when we return from a visit with them, we immediately start to plan another trip. Also, at 78 years in age, reunions now seem to be the most vital factor in life. Just two weeks ago, a high school classmate called announcing our 60th reunion this coming November. Then also, Founders Day, each spring, is a reunion of sorts. The local Santa Barbara Chapter of the Korean War Veterans, is very active, and plan barbecue events on just about a monthly basis. But also for our family, we hold a reunion of sorts back in Maine each July. It seems that this little backwoods town (pop. 400) where our family lived during the Great Depression years in the 30’s hold a yearly “Friendly Club Dinner” in the big neighboring city, and that is also a reunion almost beyond belief. Generally, close to 200 attend, from as far away as California (Anita and I), but also from Washington, Arizona, Florida, and Maryland, and other states in New England, and New York & New Jersey also. Has anyone ever heard of a little town, anywhere in this great country, holding a well attended, yearly reunion, with people attending from all over the country? Can you imagine a little town having such an attraction after all these years? Well for us pre-teenagers at the time, it was an incredible “Huck Finn” existence. Then World War II came along and a uprooted far too many families living in the town. Now, when you run into a boyhood friend, (or girlfriend - don’t tell Anita) you haven’t seen in 65 years or so, tears of joy flow freely. Also, the town hasn’t changed in all those sixty years. Same homes and stores, same dirt streets, same 3 room schoolhouse . You might even notice that the same ruts in the roads are still there. Last summer, 16 close members of our family - brothers, sister, children, grandchildren, cousins, in laws etc. attended the reunion. So really, in our retirement, reunions are the “spice of life ” for Anita and I. On 3-12-10 Ray reports "what happened that tragic night of the ambush - June 16, 1952. My actions - charging the enemy trench, that had, seconds or minutes before inflicted forty casualties to the ambushed platoon, should have merited the CMH. But my individual actions that night, was covered up, so as to report a coordinated company attack against the enemy, as had been mandated by the Pentagon. As such, I was awarded the Silver Star some fifty years later."

On August 31, 2011 Ray wrote, "Gentlemen, Last week I had the pleasure of joining Dave and Pattee Schlatter for coffee at a beautiful little hotel down in the marina close by. They were out here for a family reunion, which of course involved a heavy load of family chores, albeit pleasant ones. Bob Macklin would have joined us, but the window of opportunity was too short. The Schlatter reunion precluded their joining me when Marilyn and I visited Ray and Anita Sargent the following day. Ray and Anita have recently moved into the Vista Del Monte retirement community in Santa Barbara, less than 2 miles from where our daughters Cristina and Monica live. Ray and Anita still own the house that is listed in the class directory; and the phone (805-617-3369 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 805-617-3369 end_of_the_skype_highlighting) and email (rasargent@cox.net) are still hooked up. Daughter Suzanne Keffel comes by the house from time to time, but this is the best way to get them." Ray and Anita Sargent

Dave Schlatter's update ....The years since our 50th Reunion seem to have flashed by. Pattee and I are fortunate that we continue to enjoy good health, enjoying our "active lifestyle" here in Williamsburg. Many perks in a college town with classes on finance, history, government and more in the continuing education program at William & Mary. My compressor patent was awarded by the US Patent Office in 2001 and I continue the search for commercialization funding. In this age of "peak oil" the U. S. has a huge resource of natural gas that heats our homes. More gas will be used as oil becomes increasingly expensive and difficult to produce. We decided to downsize in 2004 after my successful spine surgery, and built a smaller house here in Ford's Colony close to the golf course, though we don't play very often these days. Our four children and their families live in Napa and Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Luxembourg. Last August we all celebrated my 80th birthday at Yosemite National Park--17 all told with 7 grandchildren age 17 to 1 year. We have traveled to England & Ireland in 2002, Scotland & Luxembourg in 2005 and took a Baltic Cruise (Stockholm, St. Petersburg and Copenhagen) in 2006. In April 2009 I worked with Fred Henney to organize a 52-E Flying Class reunion here in Williamsburg--Peyton Cook and my sister Anne also attended. Other classmates in the area are Elmer Birdseye and Dan Wardrop.

On 8-2-10 Dave writes, "Today was my 81st birthday. We are celebrating the event in Williamsburg with my two younger daughters and their four children (1 girl and 3 boys). My health is good as is my wife's (Pattee). We plan to be at our 60th next year and hope to see many classmates there. At this time we are living in a gated community and still maintaining our house and yard. This year is a little warm but 100 degree days give way to cool spells. We have four children and seven grandchildren. Two daughters live in CA with the oldest daughter, Margaret, practicing neurology in Napa Valley with her daughter and son. Her husband is also a doctor practicing there. Our youngest daughter, Stephanie, is living in Los Angeles with her two sons (the older in high school and the younger in grade school. Her husband is a financial manager. My son, David, is living in Las Vegas. His wife bore our latest grandchild, Talia, who was born in Sep 2008. Connie is the second oldest daughter who lives in Luxembourg with her two children. Her husband is a senior VP with SES a company operating satellites in geosynchronous altitude over Europe and North Africa. They have two children, a girl about to enter college in the U. S. and a son entering high school. They have lived in Luxembourg for 18 years. I am enjoying life here in Williamsburg and very much looking forward to our 60th reunion. Our best wishes to each of you." David

On 8-3-11 Dave writes, "Another year and another My Day! Both Pattee and I are well and have many fond memories of the 60th Reunion--we enjoyed our stay at the Thayer and all the well-planned activities and events. The E-1 company table at the Saturday night dinner featured Bill Stockdale and daughters, Mary Alice Evans and Jack and Evelyn Martin. We traveled to West Point on the bus from Washington, joining up with my sister, Anne, and classmate Peyton Cook. We have a son and three daughters, all married with families and living far from Williamsburg--two in CA, one in NV and one in Luxembourg and FL.. Fortunately we still are enjoying visits back and forth and we will have a family get together in Los Angeles the end of this month. Hope to see some classmates while we are out there. Grip Hands!!!" David.


On 4 August 2013 Dave writes, "My 84th was on the second of August (a couple of days ago). Everything going well at this point. Pattee and I are still enjoying living in Ford's Colony in Williamsburg, VA. I am still doing grass cutting and minor yard maintenance plus getting out on the golf course from time to time. Just doing things a little slower. We now have 7 grandkids. One is in college with another starting college this fall. The family is spread out. Two daughters in California with their families. My son is in Las Vegas with his wife and one daughter (she is the youngest of the clan). My third daughter is living in Florida with her two kids, one in college and the other finishing high school. My sister and her husband (our classmate Peyton Cook) live in Southern Pines. I hope to see a few of you at the 65th reunion. My best wishes to all you," David

Don's Update The last ten years have covered several changes in my physical makeup to include both knees and a hip replacement... all testimonials to the advanced state of bioengineering. These new parts work fine as long as I mix a little WD-40 with my orange juice every morning. The saw bones who did the surgery said that most of the damage was probably the result of over half a century of jogging/running…fair wear and tear. While not offering a lifetime guarantee, he suggested that I knock off that type of activity so I wouldn’t have to come back for more. Now I ride my bicycle three days every week, weather permitting. Jean and I take Jake, our eighty pound bundle of affection to a local county park where Jake takes her for a three mile hike around a fifty acre lake. It takes me about the same length of time to ride five times around the lake for a total of eleven miles. I don’t know which the Labox (Lab from the collar forward, Boxer from the collar aft), enjoys more, the ride in the car or the walk. Other physical restraints which require several different pills every day have finally knocked me out of the cockpit. I have really missed my aviation activities. Jean celebrates her birthday today. She is in good health…some minor aches and pains but I’ll keep her for another fifty years. In the last paragraph I mentioned weather. Many of our brethren who elected to retire in the D.C., northern Virginia area after they spent part of their careers in the Pentagon would probably prefer a new address closer to Ft. Benning or MacDill AFB. We complain about having to rake up leaves and sweet gum balls but it sure beats shoveling snow. It has even shut down Congress. No big loss…they don’t seem to get much done anyway. Our weather here at the foot of the Appalachians has alternated the past everal weeks between lots of rain and sub-freezing temperatures. Tonight the weather gurus are saying we may have a chance to combine the two with a chance for snow. I can take that or leave it. It’s time to wind this blurb up and get ready to drive over to Athens to meet our granddaughter. She’s in her sophomore year at UGA. We’re going to have supper with her to celebrate Jean’s birthday.

Mike Simpson's update ....Upon graduation Mike went in the Signal Corps but before attending the Signal Corps Training Center at Fort Gordon, Georgia he was chosen to represent the USMA on the Pentathlon Team in the 1952 Olympics. He then served with the Signal Company of the 82nd Airborne Division until 1953. Mike resigned his commission as a First Lieutenant in 1954 and became the sole proprietor of Tensaw Fertilizer Company. Mike makes his home in Gulf Breeze, Florida.

Bob Simpson's update ....After retirement Bob was associated with the Vinnell Corporation in Saudi Arabia as IPG from 1974 to 1975 when he was named Deputy Director of Training and served as such until 1977. He then was appointed Program Administrator in 1980 and in 1982 was named Regional Vice President still with the Vinnell Corporation. Bob and his wife Denyse make their home in San Antonio, Texas. The July 1991 Assembly noted, "The "gray fox," aka Bob Simpson, is taking his traveling seriously - he has crossed the US twice in the past year, once by BMW and the second time by Jeep. Along the way, Bob and Denyse visited T Nance in CO, Ab Webber in New Orleans and the Sel Grahams and Bruce Robertsons in Austin." Then the May 1995 Assembly notes, "Bob and Denyse Simpson's son Robert is Assistant Commandant of Cadets at VMI as well as a Battalion Commander with the 176 Infantry, VA National Guard.

For Denyse's interview go to DENYSE'S AMPERSND INTERVIEW

Bill Stockdale's update ....After retirement Bill served as Chief Civil/Structural Engineer and Manager of Engineering Services, Washington Public Power Supply Systems in Richland, Washington from 1978 to 1985. He continued with WPPSS as a Consulting Engineer until 1987 when he was named Chief Design Engineer with Kaiser Engineers in Oakland, California where he served from 1987 to 1993. His last duty with Kaiser Engineers was as Vice President and Chief Engineer at Kaiser Engineers Hanford in Richland, Washington from 1993 to 1994. After retiring from Kaiser Hanford Alice and Bill bought a home and lived happily in Las Vegas, Nevada. They travelled and cruised often, visiting friends and family across the US and overseas. Alice’s and Bill’s youngest daughter is now a Lieutenant Colonel in the US Air Force assigned to the Aerospace Data Facility-Colorado at Buckley Air Force Base, Aurora, Colorado. She is now married to a Commander in the US Navy who is Commander of the Navy activities in the same organization. They were married at the Catholic Chapel at West Point on October 17, 2009, by Archbishop Edwin O’Brien who was a Chaplain at West Point when Theresa was born there. Barbara, the next oldest, is married with two adult children and lives in Sammamish, Washington, with her husband Eric, who designs hardware and software for Cypress Semiconductor. He has 22 patents for his design work. Jackie is a pediatric nurse working at the University of California-San Francisco hospital. She is most like Alice in that she is always thinking and doing things for other members of our family and her friends. Bill, a retired US Army Major, is a Police Sergeant in Las Vegas with a daughter who graduates from high school this year (2010) and plans to go to the University of Nevada in Reno. Mary Alice has retired from the US Air Force as a Lieutenant Colonel in nursing. She now works at Nellis Air Force Base in charge of coordinating downtown commercial medical support for active duty, retired, and dependent medical needs for the Nellis AFB area. David is a salesman for United Salt Company and has responsibility for sales of commercial salt in the southeastern United States and the Latin America area. He and Carol have three adult daughters, one of whom is a Flight Attendant for Delta Air Lines, one of whom soon will graduate from the University of Georgia with an ROTC Commission, and the last of whom is a student at an ancillary University of Georgia University. Sharon, our oldest child, is living in the New Windsor, New York, area with her husband Henry. They have three adult daughters. The oldest daughter lives in the Poughkeepsie, New York, area with her husband and one daughter. The second oldest is a nurse working in the Westchester hospital in the Westchester County New York area. The youngest daughter works in South Carolina in medical imaging. Bill’s lifetime helpmate, Alice, joined our Lord on February 2nd, 2010. She is buried at West Point where Bill expects to be buried when his course on earth is run. Alice and Bill enjoyed 58 ½ years of a happy, joyous marriage.


On October 15,2012 Bill reports, "Compared to George Ritter’s day, mine was quite mundane and dull, which is not all bad. My birthday was one day later but one year earlier than his. Our daughter from the Bay area is visiting and so accompanied me on most of my events for that day. We started off when I got a haircut (It does not take as much time as it used to--I know, do not end a sentence with a preposition). Then I went to Nellis AFB to get two prescriptions filled, but they do not handle prescriptions the way the Federal Government tells doctors they are supposed to do it. Then on to the Armed Forces Bank Branch and the commissary. We hurried home to have lunch and be there for the TV Cable Guy, who surprisingly arrived early. But it took him two hours and he did not get the job done completely. That got corrected. We also received over 1 1/2 inches of rain that day here in desert Las Vegas, a new record (Thank you Al Gore and global warming). With the build-up of dirt and oil on the streets during the extended dry periods that makes starting and stopping and tailgating interesting driving experiences. My windshield wipers got a big workout that day, and there was flash flooding in some areas. Fortunately, we would have to have something approaching Noah’s Flood to get to my house. At dinner our two daughters, a son and his significant other (a widow) had a nice meal with a beautiful cake and a couple of presents for me. For the year I traveled a bit, visiting friends and relatives in the Northeast and in Canada, assisted our Air Force daughter, Theresa, get moved in to her Town House in Woodbridge, Virginia, visited our son’s family and attended a nephew’s wedding in Georgia, and, for the second time this year, will visit our daughter in the Bay area for some dental and eye work and evaluations. Theresa’s husband, a Navy Commander, is in Afghanistan as Theresa expects to be in December of this year. Other things I do on a regular basis include weekly volunteer work with the Metro Police Department for Handicap Parking enforcement, and volunteer at our Church. As with others I take a bunch of pills in the morning and a bunch at night. Considering that I still seem to be pretty healthy. Next March most of my family and I plan to be in the Philadelphia area when Edwin Cardinal O’Brien receives the General Alexander Haig Guardian of Liberty Award being presented by the West Point Society of Philadelphia. Father O’Brien was a newly ordained priest at West Point when I was assigned there in 1967. He also officiated at our daughter Theresa’s wedding in 2009 at West Point. I just found out Saturday that our older son had a few minor heart attacks last week and is now in a hospital in the Atlanta area. A cardiac catheter procedure is scheduled for Monday the 15th. I watched Army beat Boston College a week ago but lose to Kent State this weekend. GO ARMY--BEAT NAVY (AND AIR FORCE). The Good Lord willing I look forward to writing again next year." Bill Stockdale


On October 11, 2013 Bill writes, "Since it is now after midnight in Las Vegas I can make my annual Report to the Class. I am alive and fairly well in Las Vegas, with more pills to take than previous years. I think some used to be given to horses they are so large. But they help to keep me moving with minimum pain. It was great to visit with Bob Yerks and his family when he received the Distinguished Graduate Award in May. It was also very nice to see Elaine and Don McGann, George Meighen, and Marie Foss and her daughter at the event. After the event I visited with my daughter and family in New Windsor. I saw my fourth great-grandchild for the first time. In late August we had a mini-family reunion on Whidbey Island, Washington, for my only grandson’s graduation from college. He has a mechanical engineering degree and currently is working in Texas. Later in August and in September I visited the DC area for a very short time (Son-in-law was promoted to Navy Captain) and visited son’s family in Georgia. I got to see my fifth great-grandchild for the first time. So far two girls and three boys. That is a better mix than Alice’s and my grandchildren, we had eight girls and one boy. Something about the weather, global warming is obviously upon us- we had six to ten inches of snow on Mount Charleston Wednesday. A lot earlier than most years. Incidentally, in February this year the woman who cleans my house said,”Oh look, it is snowing outside.” By the time I got to the window, it was gone. I have lost my “driving in snow skills.” I still volunteer some at Church and volunteer with the Metro Police Department every week to enforce handicap parking limitations. We write from one to ten tickets in a four hour period, and get thanked by many people. Our seven children are still active and prospering, although son-in-law, Henry, lost his job when the company for whom he worked was bought and closed. Sharon, however, continues to be employed. It is nice to hear how others are doing, so please keep up the good work. By the way, when I was in the Southeast I visited with Alice’s cousin from the Class of 1960. He was quite impressed with our Class listing of graduates, widows, addresses, etc. In my senior moment I have forgotten who does the up-dating, but that is good work. Best to all, until next year." Bill Stockdale

Tom's update .... Health seems to be a major concern for those of us still above ground. Gloria and I both have nagging problems that seem to have only one diagnosis -- getting older. However, we are still able to enjoy life with family and friends, and that is worth a great deal. We haven't decided quite yet whether our growing reluctance to travel is the result of airport securiy hassle, getting older or both. We do plan to travel to our Colorado granddaughter's high school graduation this spring. We will also attend one of our Richmond, VA granddaughter's graduation from the University of Virginia. Winter here in the not-so-deep south city of Rich;mond, VA has been a little different this year. Two 12 inch snowfalls so far; and bracing for even worse this weekend. We are happy that our homeowner's association provides the snow clearing (for a fee). Every so often we drive to northern Virginia, and are reminded that we don't miss the traffic congestion there. I am still able to get out for some hunting and fishing, but it is getting more difficult to tramp around in the marshes. Had planned a waterfowl outing next Monday, but the weather may cancel that. I see more emphasis on fishing in the future. Best wishes to all.



On 4-28-10 Tom writes; "Dear Andy, - Here is our update for the 60th reunion. Some folks say that the first 100 years are the most difficult. I think that they should have added that the road becomes a lot steeper after the first 80, and that is what most of us are finding out presently. Fortunately, Gloria and I have been blessed with better than average health to date. Where have the 60 years gone? Well, 22 in the Army, with tours in Korea and Vietnam among others; 19 years with the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission; and nearly 18 years in retirement. Gloria has been my faithful partner for more than 57 of those years. Our 2 daughters are busy with growing families. One granddaughter will graduate from the University of Virginia in the spring of 2010. Our Colorado granddaughter will graduate from high school in spring of 2010 also. Son Tom lives nearby in an assisted living facility. He was in a vehicle accident nearly 28 years ago that altered the course of his life and ours. He remains remarkably upbeat. We are planning to take him on a cruise this spring. We are enjoying our retirement and living close to one of our daughters and family after moving to the Richmond, VA area about 5 years ago. Life proceeds at a little slower pace here than around the beltway. We spend a lot of time with son Tom, and have spent many years working with national, state and local brain injury associations. Gloria continues to be active with our church. We also find time to play cards and to enjoy friends and neighbors. We travel some, but find that as the years go by, we prefer shorter trips that are closer to home. That might have something to do with the hassle of security checks, but more likely just another part of the aging process. I still enjoy hunting and fishing, and I am not quite ready to get rid of all of my toys and move to a retirement community. We live in a community where the exterior maintenance is handled by the community association, so that helps a lot. We are not presently planning to make the 60th, but express our best regards to all who do and to all other classmates and families. Sincerely, Tom Stumm

On 2-3-12 Tom writes, "Dear Classmates, I am a few day early on taking "my day in the pickle barrel" because I am headed for right shoulder surgery tomorrow and doubt that my already limited typing ability will be able to handle the after effects of the surgery when my birthday rolls around on February 4th. Gloria and I have had a good year as evidenced by the fact that we are still above ground and healthy for our ages. Last spring, we flew to Denver to attend the high school graduation of grandson Zach. He is the last of our grandchildren to finish high school. He and his sister, Caitlin, are both in college now. Our other two granddaughters have finished undergraduate work. Jessica is working for Capitol One Bank in England, and Rebecca is pursuing an MS degree while waiting to find out if she will be admitted to med school. In October, we had a week together at a timeshare in Massanutten,VA with both daughters, Sharry and Kathy, and son Tom. We had a great time together just relaxing and enjoying the area. We did our annual pumpkin picking, some sightseeing, card playing, too much eating, and took a small plane ride during which we flew over a park where we had taken the children camping when we all were a lot younger. No more tent camping and sleeping on the ground for us! I continue to hunt and fish when I have the opportunity, but my shoulder problem put a crimp in my goose hunting this season. I did manage a great rockfishing (striped bass) outing the day after New Years day, fishing just outside of Virginia Beach. However, the highlight of the fishing this past year had to be the 75# blue catfish that son Tom caught in October fishing in the James River near Hopewell, VA. It was a real trophy, considering that the catch only has to be 30# to qualify for a state citation, and it dwarfed my 58# catch. I still hear about that from son Tom. Best regards to all of the 51'ers and their families." Tom Stumm