You'll recognize them at the 65th, they look thusly now.

Joe Clemmons W Cecil

J. G. Crowe W Pat

Bob Flanagan

George Gardes

Chan Goodnow W Ruth

Charles Knapp

Update on Joe On retirement Joe dedicated himself to his Real Estate Broker business in Henderson, North Carolina, where he and his wife Cecil make their home. The January 1995 Assembly notes, "Joe Clemons sent in a picture of grandson Charles Joseph (Jody) Clemons and Joe at Fort Benning. Joe had the privilege of pinning on his newly earned jump wings with father Mike Clemons and uncle Walt Russell watching. The Clemons' youngest son Gordon, is flying F-16's out of Shaw AFB." Joe was named a Distinguished Graduate in 2005? Joseph Gordon Clemons, Jr.: Distinguished Scholar, Sportsman, Warrior, Seaman, Airman, Churchman, and Graduate of the United States Military Academy.

Update on Godfrey His last military assignment was as Executive Officer to the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Manpower Reserve Affairs from 1971 to 1975 when he retired from the United States Army after a distinguished career with the rank of Colonel. Following retirement Godfrey was appointed Vice President of Armed Services Vacations in 1975 until 1978 and continues in that position today. Godfrey and his wife Pat make their home in Arlington, Virginia. They have five children and 9 grandchildren.

Update from Bob (2/11/10) My best to you all and your families. I am blessed to be writing this. I have just returned from a thirty-five day hospital stay for open heart surgery involving two separate entries to secure the sternum. My surgeon promised me the heart of a 28 year old man if I follow this up with a regimen of recovery PT. And then he pointed to my life's companion Pat and said she'd better watch out. While my life has had a temporary slow down, my children are charging ahead. My daughter Kathryn Flanagan, a Doctor of Astrophysics, is Head of Mission Office for the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to be launched in Fall of 2014. You can get all the details by going to http://www.stsci.edu/~flanagan/. Kathy's husband, Steve Murray is also a Doctor of Physics and the Deputy Director for Science at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. More information can be found on the web at http://heaww.harvard.edu/~ssm/. My son, Bob Jr has a Doctorate in Physics, lives in Nashua, NH and has worked as an analyst in various electronics firms and was laid-off by the recession a while back from Lincoln Labs of MIT as an analyst. If anyone has a possible lead on a new position for him, I'll have him fire out his resume. My youngest, Joan Lowrie is a RN living in Augusta, ME where she is a Nurse Manager in a State Veterans' Hospital. Pat and I recently celebrated our 58th Wedding Anniversary and she is giving a courageous and vigorous fight against Parkinson's Disease. G-d willing we have a few good years ahead of us. All the best to all you talented and gallant files of '51. I'm proud to be one of you. Grip Hands.

Update on George After retiring from the military George accepted an appointment with the Atomic Energy Commission in 1974 and later transferred to the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The July 1991 Assembly noted: "On 31 March George retired for the second time - this time from the NRC. He intends to stay in the DC area, at least initially. Elmer Pendelton says Geo and Pat have no need for any outside interest - they can stay busy just counting George's money." George and his wife Pat make their home in McLean, Virginia.

Update on Chad Since retirement Chandler served as Director of a Building Services Management Company until 1986 when be was named President of Community Property Management Company a position he held until 1992. Chandler and his wife Ann make their home in Crofton, Maryland. The September 1991 Assembly notes; "Chan Goodnow reports that the main concern in his family is Ann's health. She continues to do well and has actually improved. Cancer, being unpredictable, causes us to hope, pray and keep our fingers crossed."

Update on Charles Charlie's last military assignment was to the Armor & Engineering Board where he served until 1978 when he retired from the United States Army as a Lieutenant Colonel. After retiring Charlie returned to school and earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of West Florida in 1984. Charlie and his wife Ruth make their home in Pensacola, Florida.

Joe Lafleur W Janet

Bill Louisell W Ginny

Bill Louisell W Instructor

Ed Markham WO Dottie

Ted Picado

Susan Picado nd

D. Thompson W Linda

Update on Joe Lafleur (7-26-10) After retiring from government service in 1985, and then minor business and consulting work, Joe built himself a comfortable cabin on the Shenandoah River in W. Va., about 50 miles from his home. In retirement, Joe enjoys reading, mostly non-fiction books, and participation in Class of '51 activities in the Washington area.

Joan Lafleur died in July 2001, and Joe married Jan Cope in July 2003. They have lived in the Asbury Retirement Village in Gaithersburg, MD since March 2007. Both, so far, are in good health. Asbury is a geat place to live. It has many activities for its residents and conveniences of all kinds. Jan, expecially, is active in community activities. Togehther they have seven children and nine grandchildren.

Joe's children live in Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. Jan's children live in Maryland, Ohio and Colorado. Joe & Jan travel several times a year to visit Joe's family in Louisiana and Jan's in Ohio and Colorado. They are signed up to attend the 60th reunion.

Update on Ed Ed's last military assignment was as Deputy Commanding General, United States Army Training Center, Fort Ord, California where he served from July 1973 until his retirement in 1975. On his retirement Ed was awarded a second Legion of Merit; two Bronze Star Medals; one for valor; 27 Air Medals, and the Combat Infantryman Badge. Ed retired as a Brigadier General and served as Director of Management Information Systems for Furr's Inc. Ed and his wife Dottie make their home in Lubbock, Texas. The May 1991 Assembly noted, "Ed continues as VP for Distribution, Furr's Groceries. He and Dottie love Texas and thoroughly enjoy Texas way of life. With 5 children married and 12 grandchildren located in Denver, Tampa, Dallas, Midland and Norfolk, they travel often and with joy."

Update on Ted and Susan On graduation Ted reported for duty as Aide de Camp to the Chief of Staff at Campo de Marte in Managua, Nicaragua. Because of political changes in Nicaragua, Ted saw fit to resign his Captain's commission in 1954 and he returned to the United States. He served as General Manager for El Porvenir Sociedad Anonima until 1970 when he was named Vice President of the Brisk Fin Group. He served in that capacity until 1979. Ted was then named Vice President of Export and Import, Inc. and served with them until 1981. His last position was as Sales Manager for Faith Freight Forwarding Corporation and he served as such until 1984 when he retired. Ted and his wife Susan made their home in Miami, Florida until her death in August 26, 2004.

On Thu, 4/22/10, TEODORO PICADO wrote: "A salute to all members of the Class of 1951. Today is my 83rd birthday. In the past year two granddaughters have married. None of the grandsons have decided to take the big step. Some are close. Last summer, with my daughter Susan; I took a trip to Poland to attend a family reunion of the Polish side of our family. (My paternal Grandmother was born in Poland). We traveled around Poland sightseeing and visited just about every large city. We enjoyed the trip. My health is good and I feel good. I have now lived in Miami for the last 32 years. I wish you all my best. I am proud to be your classmate." Ted Picado.

Update on Dudley in 1955 Dud went to Purdue University and earned a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering in 1955 and was then assigned to teach Electrical Engineering at the United States Military Academy where he served from 1956 to 1960. This turned out to be Dud's last military assignment as he resigned his Captain's commission in 1960. Dud accepted a position with the Staff of the Defense Nuclear Safety Board in 1990 where he continues to serve. Dudley and his wife Linda make their home in Potomac, Maryland. (The writer lived at 9100 Copenhaver Dr., Potomac, MD from 1971 to 1973.)

Charles Wallens

Russ Walthour WO Nancy

Dan Wardrop W Noreen

Update on Charles On retirement Charlie was decorated with the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services; the Bronze Star Medal for distinguished heroism against an enemy; the Meritorious Service Medal for conspicuously meritorious performance of duty in a non-combat situation; and the Air Medal for meritorious achievement beyond that normally expected, while participating in aerial flight. After retirement Charlie served as a Consultant until 1983 and was then named President of FX Walsh Company and served until 1994 when he established his own Company, Wallens/Beck & Associates and serves as President of that firm. Charlie and his wife make their home in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Update on Russ To All, My Day, my goodness, after 82 of them, at our age you wonder how you remember that many. I agree with Frank Sisson, we should always say who we are. Hell, I can’t remember what I had for breakfast, how can I remember anyone’s email. I am still Russ Walthour, I believe. I just got back from George Meighen’s 80th this past weekend in Birmingham . Those guys were so damn old, I wasn’t sure I was at the right party. Just kidding, our two oldest Bill Quinn and John Ritchie were there, and looked great. Nancy and I are doing fine down here in Jacksonville . At 82, I just retired the first of July. People kept asking me why I kept working. The answer was simple--- I had to eat. Nancy and I celebrated retirement with a lovely cruise to Greece , the Greek Isles, and Turkey . I climbed up to the Parthenon the first day we were in Athens . It just about did me in, but it was worth it. I have to admit, I have been extremely blessed in the health department. As far as I know there ain’t nothing wrong. I still have all of my original parts, heart still ticks just right, and with both cataracts gone, I see 20/20. Nancy made me stop flying a couple of years ago, I believe because I couldn’t remember how to get out to the airport. My son, Perry, and wife Ginny, have two girls 2 ½ and 1. Their house is a zoo, but fun. They live here so we see lots of them. Daughter Shelley has a boy 12 and twin girls 9. Her husband is a cardiovascular surgeon at UVA Medical School. Shelley is a flight attendant with Delta, so we fly up to see them often. We went to DC in Feb. for Ed Peter s funeral. We visited both roommates, Dan Wardrop and Chan Goodnow . All seems to be well with them. I don’t have to tell any of you what West Point has meant to any of us. With out Duty, Honor, Country, what would any of us been? It has been our life. Grip Hands. Russ

Update on Dan Dan's last military assignment was as Commanding General, 31st Air Defense Artillery Brigade, Homestead AFB, Florida from June 1974 until he retired in 1976. Dan retired as a Brigadier General. He and his wife Noreen make their home in Williamsburg, Virginia.