Bob Lerner

Joe Luger

Bill Malouche W/ Audrey

Lou Michael

Scott Campbell Sundlie's son & wife Sandy

Update on Bob---Upon graduation Bob went in the Air Force and after flying training reported to his first duty station. Bob retired from the United States Air Force in 1971 as a Lieutenant Colonel. Bob makes his home in Redondo Beach, California. (Bob will be at the 60th.)

Update on Joe---In 1976 Joe went civilian but at the Pentagon with the Office, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Department of the Army and served there until 1981. Joe earned a Master's degree in Business Administration with concentration in Operations Research from American University while at the Pentagon and his next assignment to Headquarters, Army Materiel Development and Readiness Command, Alexandria, Virginia. Next Joe went with Office, Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics in 1982 and served until 1989 and was awarded the Superior Civilian Service Medal. Joe's last Pentagon assignment, was to the Office, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations where he served from 1989 to 1996 and was awarded the Meritorious Civil Service Medal. Joe makes his home in Alexandria, Virginia.

Update on Bill---After retirement Bill accepted a position with the Michelin Tire Company and trained in Scotland and France for nine months. For the next seventeen years, Bill held production and human resources management positions in Michelin's Anderson and Lexington, SC. manufacturing plants. He retired for a second time in December 1994. Bill and his wife Audrey make their home in Columbia, South Carolina. In addition to traveling and attending class mini-reunions, Bill is an active volunteer: President of Mended Hearts, Inc Chapter 189; President of the 1st Bn (Abn), 321st Artillery Vietnam Veterans Association; and a West Point Admissions Field Representative.

Update on Lou---In 1974, Mike was asked to accept a civilian political appointment as Director of the Department of Defense Mutual and Balanced Force Reductions Task Force, requiring his retirement from the Army as a Colonel. In 1978, he was awarded the Defense Distinguished Service Medal. In 1979, he became Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Atomic Energy until 1980. From 1981 until 1985, he was Assistant Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, was awarded the Presidential Rank of Meritorious Executive and received the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, a second time. During 1985, Mike was a Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Policy. In 1986 he was called to the White House as President Reagan's crisis manager, serving concurrently as Deputy Secretary of the National Security Council, and a Senior Director on the National Security Council Staff until 1988, when he retired with 41 years unbroken service in the Department of Defense, in uniform and as a member of the civil Senior Executive Service. Mike and Anne have 3 children and 6 grandchildren. Since 1988, they lived and worked on their 300 acre Emory's Landing Farm in Kent County on Maryland's Eastern Shore, not far from Chestertown on the Chester River, where they raise corn, soybeans, hay and forage, sheep and chickens, as well as breed horses. Mike has been Chairman of the Kent County Historical Trust and on the boards of The Eastern Shore Land Conservatory, Chester River Association, The Schooner Sultana Project, and worked extensively for the West Point organization supporting all graduates, known as West-Point.Org, as well as other public service and community duties.

On 4-2-2010 Lou reports: "April 11, 2010 marks an 80th birthday for Louis G. Michael in Kent County on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The prime reflection is on two marriages, the perfections and instructive forces for my life. Anne Elizabeth Lieber married me in a blink in 1954. We were together for fifty years. Pamela Parker Young met Anne and me in 1962, launching a half-century of companionship at our rockbound highland home on the Hudson, Hawaii, Washington, D.C., and beyond. During the 55th Class Reunion I telephoned Pamela in Mexico. We joined, and married in a blink. Pamela died as 2010 dawned. I reposed her ashes and dust here and at Kukaniloko, the Royal Birthing Stones, one of O’ahu’s most sacred places. Time at Hawaii and West Point is particularly meaningful. Last year I had inspiring opportunity to visit our old haunts and to meet with every USMA department head plus Academy top management; and to witness the huge leadership contribution women in the Corps are making. Writing is ever my focus; with now in the works (a) an expanded follow up on Vietnam efforts begun with Chan Goodnow, Sid Steele, and Ed Partain; (b) a history and guide to art; (c) history of the family, connecting to the land and conservation; (d) cookbook designed to tell you all you need to know with 26 stories and recipes (a-z); and (e) the novel, of course. The farm remains a handful; but is a drawing card for guests, serving as captive company. Six grandchildren stepped up and formed the Emory's Landing Farm Management Association; which we hope will lead in bailing us out, after difficult recent crop years, and my failed horse breeding business. Best to all; visit when you can. Lou"

On 4-4-11 Lou reports "Was hospitalized following spine surgery, March 16th. Now I am further out of action in intensive care unit in Chestertown hospital, having just survived big time. pulmanary embolisme ­ which they say should have killed me. Also have deep vein thrombosis, adding to the situation. All this puts me behind on work. Cannot do any in the current situation. Sending this message with John Michael’s help is sort of impossible. My hope is to meet Joyce’s deadline when I get home. My only deep concern is that the Chairman of the AOG and President Robert McClure go down in history as those solely accountable for eliminating access to printed class notes to older graduates, widows, families and others. This would be terrible, and the prospect weighs heavily on me. I cannot communicate from where I am, and cannot be reached directly. Son John Michael can be contacted at: 410.778.1578 410.778.4852 " Lou

On4-12-11 Lou reports, "On this otherwise unremarkable birthday, one was released to home from 7 days in Chestertown hospital’s Intensive Care Unit. There are 3 birthday cakes (2 chocolate; 1 coconut) to deal with. Was supposed to have died from a pulmonary embolism (blood clots in lungs), but am back in the saddle (slowly). Serena Williams (tennis player) had the same type event about the same time, which is proof that birthdays have nothing to do with hospital trips. All this recalls my one and only other time in a hospital. It was Saint Luke’s in Tokyo’s Geisha district (1952-1953), where I had a seeing eye dog already on order and was learning Braille Mrs. Mark Clark dropped by a couple of times for photo ops. But, ever memorable were uplifting visits by ebullient, heroic, bullet dodger Jerry Carlson and fabulous care packages from the Casbons. Louis G. Michael, ‘51 Bullet Dodger"

On 4-10-12 Lou writes, "Dear Classmates, Wives, and ‘51 Class Widows, Birthday: Louis G. Michael ’51 Company E2 Arrival, in the shadow of the U.S. Capitol, was April 11, 1930; at old Sibley Hospital, DC. Today marks the fact that half one’s time since then was service with classmates, USMA grads, and others similarly inspired, in the Defense Department. Of those 41 years, almost 8 were at West Point, our Rockbound Highland Home. -- Amidst instruction and enduring camaraderie, the power of this place and its history overwhelms. In 1994, the Class of 1951 ability to maintain association was dramatically advanced when Ditus Bolanos '90 gifted us his computer magic and West-Point.Org; which now, among other things, enables the sending and receiving of this message. -- Seventeen years later, just as I was honored to begin contributing as your scribe, the West Point Association of Graduates advanced into the electronic age. So, I created . These days, perhaps my main interest is in orienting descendants on this website, as a tool for relating to their forebears’ stories and past. One continues to live and work at the farm to which I have been tied for 58 years; a mile down the Chester River from Chestertown, Maryland. The Osprey, now back from wintering in South America, are fishing at: Son John Michael just caught the latest view from our front yard at: What’s new is that 6 grandchildren have established the Emory’s Landing Management Association, and are actively doing the forage, crops, forestry, hunting ops, livestock, and paper work; with John’s help. Still housebound with a walker; as a 1.5-year recovery from the pulmonary embolism that was supposed to have killed me is slow. -- Work is lots of writing, including a daily “View of the World” for selected clients, the main tome about security and peace experience, and sprinklings as “Islamic Jihad”, “Strait of Hormuz Déjà vu”, u.s.w. Long time associate and close friend, Ed Rowny ’41, sent me his harmonica rendition of Lili Marleen a couple of days ago on his 95th birthday. Please join us in this April 2012 celebration at: It takes a long time to become young." lgm

Message received on Thanksgiving day, 2010.
Dear Mr. Chacon: What a wonderful Thanksgiving gift it was for me to find the Eulogy you posted on West-Point.org about my father, George “Alden” Sundlie. I suppose I should introduce myself - my name is Scott Alden Sundlie Campbell, and Alden was my Dad. After Alden was killed in the car accident in September of 1952, my Mother and I moved back to Florida, where she grew up. In November of 1953, Mom and my step-father, Lyman Campbell, were married and he adopted me. During his working life, my step-father worked here in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area, which is where I grew up. When he retired, he and Mom moved back to Florida to fulfill a dream of hers to “return home.” Both are still living and reside in Lakeland, FL. In fact, my wife, Sandy, and I took them on a cruise last month to celebrate Mom’s 80th birthday. As I mentioned, I was raised in Texas and in fact, was born in Lubbock, Texas on May 7, 1952 at Reese Air Force Base, where Alden was stationed. Interestingly, I always had aspirations to fly for a career, but didn’t get to fulfill that dream due to a stigmatism that the Air Force discovered when I was going though my physicals to enter Air Force ROTC. I’ve always enjoyed swimming, too, and qualified as a Water Safety Instructor while I was in college. You may recall that Alden was a very strong swimmer. Two of our children, Travis and Ashley, graduated from Texas Tech University in Lubbock. I met my wife, Sandy, in Florida in 1970 and we married in 1974. We have three grown children, Amy Nicole (31), Travis Scott (27), and Ashley Marin (26). We also have a grandson, Alden Jaxon Owen, born 12/27/09 and a granddaughter, Adilynn Reese Owen, born 4/29/10. I was so pleased and surprised when Amy and her husband, Charles, informed us that they were going to name their son after Alden. I have attached a few photographs that I thought you might enjoy, particularly the ones of me and Alden in front of my baby portrait. I've been told that I bear a strong resemblance to Alden and I think you would agree that young Alden bears a strong resemblance to me. I can’t tell you how many people say, "Oh, what a lovely name he has," when they meet Alden, and we always enjoy explaining how he came to have that name. After I graduated from The University of Texas, I began my professional career in human resources management. I spent the first 16 years of my career in the banking industry, the next 5 in the hospitality industry, and for the last 14 years, I have worked in the logistics/distribution industry. Currently, I am Vice President – Human Resources & Corporate Support for Roofing Supply Group, LLC. We are the 4th largest roofing distributor in the U.S., with annual revenues of approximately $800 million and 1,000 employees in 60 locations in 23 states (none in Oregon, yet). It’s funny, but if I remember correctly, my grandfather, George K. Sundlie, had a roofing business in Salem. Like you, I have a passion for HR and organizational behavior. I always tell people that I never know what kind of opportunity or problem will present itself when the phone rings, but I always answer with interest and enthusiasm, and constantly marvel at the things that people sometimes do. With our grandson’s birth, I have experienced a renewed interest in Alden’s life and legacy. I had Alden’s USMA diploma framed many years ago and it hangs in an honored place in our home. My daughter, Amy, has already informed me that she would like Alden to have it some day. I have some of Alden’s other things, such as his Boy Scout knife and his Eagle Scout merit badges, etc. One of these days, I need to go up into the attic and retrieve an old suitcase that has some of his things in it. As I recall, his USMA uniform was given to a museum in Salem by my grandparents, George and Ethel. George passed away in the late sixties (I think 1969) and Ethel passed away in 1980. I don’t know what ever became of the flag that covered his casket. I think my Mom gave it to Ethel. I recently “adopted” a 48-star burial flag that belonged to another soldier, whose identity is not known, and have it framed in remembrance of my Dad. It seemed to me that that flag should have a good home and now it honors two service men instead of just one. Mr. Chacon, thank you so much for posting that Eulogy. I had never seen it before and it was so interesting to read what my grandparents wrote about Alden when he died at such a young age. I recently discovered that Buzz Aldrin was also a member of your graduating class. I have written to him, but have not yet received a reply. I can only imagine how much mail he receives. I also read your career and life bio, and it certainly seems like you have had a very distinguished and fulfilling life thus far. And, your family certainly has an impressive legacy of service to our country. I was saddened to read about your brother's murder. It's a shame how little respect some people have for the lives of others. I hope this message brightens your day as much as the discovery of your kind remembrance of my Dad did mine. If you have any personal thoughts or memories about my Alden that you would like to share, I would certainly be interested to hear from you. Also, if you are in contact with any other classmates that might remember him, I would certainly like to reach out to them if you could help facilitate that. Kindest regards, Scott A. Campbell 1908 Drew Lane Richardson, TX 75082,
Tel. (972) 234-5270, Cell (972) 816-4822, FAX (214) 956-5216 E-mail at: scamp1952@aol.com