Steve Weisel provided the photo of him and George Domas at Springer Mountain, near Dahlonega, the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail (AT). Steve wrote: “We hiked there from Damascus VA, and 2007after 456 miles reached there in chilly, foggy, and raw weather on 8 Nov 06. With our arrival, I completed my hiking of the entire 2,170 miles of the AT. I enjoyed the camaraderie of my Beast Barracks roommate for 1,100 miles of hiking. Of significant note is that George had previously completed the entire AT, and yet he was still willing to go back out again to support me. There were no easy days but, we concurred it was a terrific experience.” Steve noted in a footnote that Dahlonega and the Ranger Camp are far cries from the sleepy little affairs where he, Tom Curran and Jim Carson were stationed in the late 1960s.
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Here’s a bit of interesting West Point connection. Joe Palco’s daughter happens to be ma
rried to a fellow whose last name is Havens, which gives Joe the potential of becoming the grandfather of Benny Havens. Joe, never one to leave thing to chance has already nicknamed one of his granddaughters Benny. I can see the potential for substantial confusion should a grandson ever come along.
Bob Magruder sent along a photo of him & Angie with John & Toby Tate and Tom & Ann Butler at the Texas A&M game, a game we should have won. A close inspection of the photo will reveal that Tom is wearing a Golfing Grads of USMA golf shirt.
This bit of serendipity permits me to once again announce that this years Golfing Grads event will be held 26–29 April at Amelia Island Plantation, FL. You will recall that ’64 won that event last year and there appears to be great enthusiasm for a repeat performance. While on the subject of golf, John Murray provided a photo of five guys who failed to make the cut at last years Booze Allen Classic. I recognize John, Baratto, Otjen, and Haydash, but who is the fifth guy?
October saw classmates dropping in to check on Gary Walk. Sig Weiner’s visit was on the occasion of Gary’s 65th. Sig, I think, lives in the San Antonio area. Tom Anthony was visiting from Huntington Beach, CA. George G. Jacunsk