John Schick
23 NOV 1931 - 9 NOV 2004
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USMA Cemetery
MAR 2007
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Georgie, Tony and Dick Regnier - Jeter - Keegan - Helga Hinrichs
Michael Hinrichs - Dianne Enslow - Ellen Schick - Shirley Jacobs
Ski Breckenridge - FEB 2007
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Street - C. Johnson - Roades - J. Ryan - Donna Ludwig - Lo Dienst - McNair
Ellen Schick - Cardillo - West - Dienst - Ludwig - Strati
Distinguished Grad Gathering - MAY 2006
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Ellen Schick and Inez Cardillo
Distinguished Grad Gathering - MAY 2006
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Jean Fralen - Ellen Schick and Mary Andrews
50th - MAY 2005
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Cliff and Jean Fralen - Ellen Schick - Bill and Sandra Brown
50th - MAY 2005
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Meisenheimer and Ellen Schick
Ski Utah 2004
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Carla Sydenham - Paula Campbell - Ellen Schick
Ski Utah 2004
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Schicks and Fikaris'
Ski Utah 2004
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Ellen Schick - Bob Camp - John Schick
Florida Mini - APR 2003
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Paula Campbell - Ellen and John Schick
Florida Mini - APR 2003
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Schick -Cardillo - Inez Cardillo - Pam Trobaugh - Trobaugh - Bergen
2001 Jackson Hole Reunion
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Sanderson - Hinrichs - Maurer - Newton - Bergen - Camp
Andrews - Cardillo - Schick - Tom Phillips - Tenent - Streett
2001 Jackson Hole Reunion
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John and Ellen Schick - Skip Macdonald
1987
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G - 1
1st Row: Geran - Steakley - Devereaux - Wilson - Hufnagel - McNamee - Schick - Giddings
2nd Row: Wiegand - Blitch - Nourse
3rd Row: Cohan - Thompson - Reed Stone
4th Row: Stanley - Bouchard - Rule
5th Row: Dunaway - Buie - Bill Anderson - Massey
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1st Regt Staff
Wilcox - C Johnson - Gransback - Schick - T Graham - Domeck
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Kenny Roper - Whitney West - John Schick - Tommy West
USMA North Area 1939
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Loo & I were stationed with Ellen & John at Ft. Knox. Loo knew John at West Point - & held him in the highest esteem - & mentioned many times he was a man of great integrity. As I got to know him - it was very evident that he never waivered choosing the "harder right instead of the easier wrong". Now - Loo & John are renewing their friendship. Rest in peace - John. Joanne Lothrop Crandall November 11 - 2004 John and I were both in the 14th Armored Cavalry Regt. guarding the Fulda Gap at the East German border in our first troop assignment after graduation. I met and married Astrid there - and John was our best man. A really fine person - then and always. Bob Hasbrouck November 11 - 2004 Johnny and I were part of the young crowd that graced West Point going back to the middle thirtys when we lived with our parents in North Area. We were part of an army - even in those days - called Sam's Army after Sam France. Sam was a little older and was the General in charge. Johnny came next and I think he was a sergeant. I know it couldn't have been higher because my brother - who is two years older - was a lieutenant. Our fathers were Captains for sure. Then they moved and we moved only to return in the mid fortys. Our fathers had become Colonels by then and we were no longer in Sam's Army. But we did go to high school together and play football together. He was a year older and got all the girls. We would ride to school together in his Model A Ford with the rumble seat in the back and we thought we were "COOL" although the word didn't exist in those days. But those days ended in 1949 when he graduated and left me with another year to do. The next year I caught up with him and we both were in Prep school - Johnny at Braden’s or Sullies and me at Stewart Field. The rest is history as we entered in 1951 with the Class of 1955 and once again were in a different Army - one that would last a career for both of us. The two years in prep school must have paid off because he graduated 138 in our Class and was one of Patton's boys in the Armor. Me..I was almost ranked into Infantry and became a flyboy for the Army. The long and short of it was that we didn't see much of each other except for reunions. I remember our last "mini" reunion in Destin - Florida when I last saw Johnny and Ellen. They both looked GREAT and we had a great time talking about the old days in Sam's Army....so long ago. Little did I know then - or he for that matter - that big "C" was just around the corner. Like the true trooper that he was he fought it until the last. I'll miss you old friend but..... I’ll see you on the other side... where there is no need for armys. Tommy:) Tommy West November 12 - 2004 Patty and I recall Ellen and John in our courting days at West Point. We shared their joy during those days as it was also our joy. May the good Lord watch over John as he is called home and awaits us maybe sooner than we expect. Comfort Ellen in this time of loss. Our prayers are with you and all our thoughts. Dick and Patty Richard & Patty Dinwiddie November 12 - 2004 Classmates, I served as Class LCA for John Schick. Ellen and their children (Larry - Nancy and Steve) arrived at West Point late 30 November. Throughout most of that night - there was a cold rain and - the wind fiercely blew. These same conditions continued into the morning of 1 December and - we realistically prepared for more of the same during the 1330 graveside service. All - that is - except Ellen and her family. She announced that it would clear at 1300. She was off a half hour. The sun came out at 1230 and - the winds diminished. John chose the nature of the service which consisted of color and honor guards - a firing squad - and a bugler playing taps. All performed in a fine and fitting manner. A military chaplain presided and made very appropriate remarks. The Class provided a floral basket per Ellen's request. Superintendent and AOG representatives were in attendance. The following classmates (and spouses) were there to honor John and to be with Ellen and her family: the undersigned and my wife Mary - Jim Bergen - Rich and Inez Cardillo - Bob and Marly Carpenter - Jerry and Dorothy Crancer - Cliff and Jean Fralen - Todd and Sue Graham - Charlie Johnson - Bob Nourse - Tommy West and Ed and Jane Zaborowski. A nephew and an aunt of John's were there as well as were some of John's Highland Falls friends and high school classmates. Following the cemetery service - Ellen and her family hosted a reception at Herbert Hall (James K. Herbert Alumni Center) which Charlie Johnson had ably arranged. It seemed fitting that the day ended with John's loved ones - classmates and other friends together at the same physical location of Smith Rink where John spent many hockey hours. At Ellen's request - the Class will make a donation in John's name from the Flower Fund to the Class Fund in addition to having provided the floral basket. Please forgive the delay in providing this report. Mary and I did not return home (and to a computer) until late 6 December. Don Andrews 30 November I had the good fortune to meet John in high school - where he was well-liked and respected for his intelligence - good sense and dependability. We all loved his dry sense of humor and ready wit. John was a guy who drew people to him. My heart goes out to Ellen and the family. Marian Steffen Hoyle April 23 - 2005 A pleasant surprise awaited me when I arrived in G-1 after the first summer. My two rommies were Bob "Huck" Nourse and John Schick. John came with a package - his parents - Col and Mrs Schick who would be my plebe parents. When the description of a person being an officer and a gentleman surfaces - they must have had Col Schick in mind. John was a chip off the old block. He was a true and trusted friend. Neither John nor I had too many academic problems other than the English Department so we spent many evening hours in light conversation with some time out for assisting Huck with his homework. Without John's positive attitude and support coupled with the guidance of Col Schick I doubt that I would have remained at West Point. John would tell me to "hang in there" and graduate and then you can get married and fly airplanes. John just may have been smart beyond his years. Watching John's hockey expertise provided both Huck and I many enjoyable hours. I hold one thing against John. He deserted Huck and me our senior year when he was assigned to the Regimental Staff. However - we stayed close. The last year - John - Ellen - Ruth and I spent many hours together. Huck and Anne would often be with us in our NYC and off post adventures. While Huck was my best man on June 7th - John wanted to be a swordsman along with Bill Anderson - Bob Wiegand and John Steakley. I guess these gentlemen owe me as their picture appeared on the chapel steps along with the happy couple in the NY Times. After the wedding and a reception hosted by the Schicks Ruth and I departed WP. With John going Army and I to the Air Force we did not see each other for years but we kept in touch. If I recall correctly the next time I saw John was the summer of 1968 when he appeared at my squadron hqs in Saigon. He was in pressed fatigues with new silver oak leaves on his collar. I had just returned from a flight - hot and tired - and he was a welcome sight. I had only had my majority for a short time so the silver leaves were a topic of discussion. Over martinis and steaks at the O'Club we caught up on family activities. After RVN our next get togethers were in DC where both of us had "five sided building" duties. We got to briefly know each other's children as well as to renew our lasting friendship with John and Ellen. Again - our duties necessitated drifting apart. It was only after retirement that we renewed our correspondence. John is gone and he is missed. As I mentioned earlier - he was a true and trusted friend. RIP John. Ron Rule June 11 - 2005  Taps SEP / OCT 2006 |
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