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SONNY RAY - SILVER STAR RECIPIENT
At The Citadel, on March 24th , COL James M. Collins, Professor of Military Science, presented Sonny Ray with a Silver Star for actions in Vietnam, while commanding Company D, 2ndBattalion, 5thCavalry on 18 November 1971.
The citation stated in part that Sonny’s company “was given the mission of clearing a suspected enemy bunker complex. Moving in a column formation, the lead elements came under intense hostile fire . . .from an estimated company size force in concealed bunkers.“ The citation continues stating that Sonny “repeatedly exposed himself to intense hostile fire as he moved to control all actions” that “quickly led to his company gaining fire superiority,” and then “supervised the recovery of the wounded men and their evacuation.”
Following the presentation of the Silver Star by COL Collins, Sonny payed tribute to the soldiers in Company D and described in some detail the procedures of an Infantry company operating against hostile forces in the Vietnam environment. His presentation was well received by the attendees and certainly appreciated by the sizeable number of cadets in attendance.
At the conclusion of the ceremony Sonny and Sherry held an open house at their home located a mere 3 blocks from the Citadel. Classmates Karl Savatiel and Pat Kenny attended.
FROM YOUR SCRIBE
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Two former Class Presidents are pictured with Cathy Coll. Yes, Alice Kenny was our Class President back in the day and probably the only female Class President before females were admitted to Our Rockbound Highland Home!
FROM JOE BARKLEY - THE TIMMERMAN SERVICE
On Wednesday evening before the service, family, friends and classmates gathered for a dinner at the Thayer Hotel. There were about 36 people in attendance, including Classmates and wives; Barkley, Fergusion, Nenninger and Tomaswick. It was somewhat happy and sad occasion. Eric Timmerman, USMA ‘91 Tim’s son, and Tim’s wife Sue greeted everybody and hosted.
On Thursday, March 19, classmates, friends, and family met at the assembly point at the West Point visitor center. The procession was very efficiently organized by Gretchen Borda and her colleagues from the Memorial Support unit of AOG. They quickly organized the convoy for the procession to the Holy Trinity Chapel. There are pictures later of some of the assembled group.
Mass was held at Holy Trinity Chapel officiated by Colonel (Chaplain) Matt Pawlikowski (USMA ’86). Note that the Class flag was present at the service.
There was a reception at the Thayer in the Pershing Room, which you may recall, was one of the rooms for the dinners at our 60th Reunion. There were several classmates in attendance for all the events, including the Fergusons, the Nenningers, the Barkleys, the Franks, the Salomones, the Reisners, “Swick” Tomaswick; Jim Harvey, and Bob Cato.
The Flag made it to the reception too. The Thayer did a nice job on the reception. There were upwards of 40 family, friends and classmates. Everyone enjoyed telling stories about Tim. Eric Timmerman spoke of his father and the family and friends gathered and the memories. In the background was a slide show of highlights of Tim’s life and career.
An important note about the reception was that Vince Gwiazdowski, USMA “75 and a former member of the Glee Club, lead the Classmates in the singing of all three verses of the Alma Mater.
The reason the Flag keeps getting mentioned is that on some previous occasions the Flag temporally disappeared. We safeguarded the Flag this time.
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Tim was remembered as a soldier and a scholar, a father, mentor a grandfather, a classmate and a good friend. A series of pictures follow from all the events. Classmates and family in the photos are identified.
Joe Barkley USMA 1965
FROM CLAIR GILL
Clair
FROM YOUR SCRIBE
The supposedly 15 minute courtesy call turned into a one hour session, much of it spent on how to manage a military marriage when both spouses are in the military: Clair and his wife met at Helicopter School and were married for about 10 years before she resigned her commission to become an Emergency Room doc; she has been in VA while their son graduated from college in New England.
Clair II was very helpful and honest about the struggles you have to overcome to make the marriage work. Darby was "all ears," given that she has been married (and living apart) for the better part of 2 years from her John '23, who is stationed @ Ft. Hood. Fascinating conversation!
BTW, if you want to see one very impressive Bio, look up Clair II's experience with the Night Stalkers (aka 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne)), which happens to be Darby's ultimate goal.
ANOTHER FROM PAT KENNY
DAVE KUHN SERVICE – FROM ROSIE
Hi Denny thank you for checking in. The service was lovely yesterday. The American Legion Honor Guard shot the salute and the bugler did taps and the Air Force presented the flag to me.
Small family grave site ceremony. About five minutes from our house in Newport Beach. A large celebration of life planned hopefully in May. Anyone may come to. I will let you know the date in case anyone is nearby.
The black granite stone above the cassette will have our picture and inscription. Will we be able to etch a 1965 crest on granite if there a way from AOG to get a picture to use is it ok to use it?
ANOTHER FROM YOUR SCRIBE:
FROM MIKE LAPOLLA
You will recall that we recreated MacArthur’s “Duty, Honor, Country” in Washington Hall at our April 2025 60th Reunion. Dave Siry (Center for Oral History) created two videos for us. One is the speech in Washington Hall by Robert Tidwell. The other is an interview of Robert the actor Both are now posted on the Center for Oral History website. Links are below, or one may simply search for Tidwell and both videos will appear
Now the speech will live forever in video form. And we are forever linked to it.
Robert Tidwell: https://www.westpointcoh.org/interviews/duty-honor-country-bringing-macarthur-to-life-for-the-class-of-65-reunion
MacArthur Speech: https://www.westpointcoh.org/interviews/a-recreation-of-general-douglas-macarthur-s-duty-honor-country-speech
FROM DAVE HOPKINS
A group of classmates and spouses—15 of us from Central, Northern and Southeastern Virginia—attended a luncheon at BJ’s Restaurant in Fredericksburg, VA on February 19. What a great time of fellowship! Here are a couple of photos of the group:
With the declining number of attendees from Richmond/Central Virginia and the increasing number from Northern Virginia, we moved this luncheon to Fredericksburg about an hour north of our usual lunch places in Richmond. During the luncheon, it was decided that Bob Harter will set up the next luncheon in the DC area to make it convenient for classmates living around DC. Future luncheons will rotate between DC and Fredericksburg, with an occasional luncheon in Williamsburg
FROM BOB WOLFF
It was a great weekend for gymnastics and the weather was perfect.
FROM KEN YOSHITANI
Izumi and I attended the retirement ceremony and reception of COL Gail Yoshitani along with 30 or so family members, over 150 military and former military members plus four '65 and their spouses.
Our daughter-in-law Gail was recruited and mentored by Bob Doughty and served in the History Department for nearly 30 years. Gail's terminal assignment was as the Professor and the Head of Department of History and War Studies. The Army awarded Gail the Distinguished Service Medal for her service as the Department Head.
Those present from '65 were Tom and Chris Hjorth Barron, Bob and Mary Frank, Bob and Phyllis Wolff, and Ken and Izumi Yoshitani.
Bob Frank, Class Historian, whose MA in history is from UCLA, where many of the Yoshitani nephews and nieces graduated from, may be the only '65 besides Bob Doughty to be assigned to the History Department. If I missed someone, please accept my apology.
The big news from the Barrons will be that Tom Jr's wife, Kayla, USNA grad, may be in line for another assignment out of this earth. Tom thinks that Kayla may be in the third group on the Artemis Project. (First group just touched down).
Tom's last apple harvest apparently was dismal, but he has a high hope for this year.
As for Izumi and I, we are excited to learn that Shaw and Gail, who together spent over half a century at WP, will settle down in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. They are apparently not planning to teach.
FROM CLAIR GILL
FROM THE INTERNET
Our own Bob Wolff has been selected as a Distinguished Member of the American Society of Civil Engineers. The ceremony will be in Reston, VA on October 15 and all Classmates are invited. It is the highest honor for ASCE members. Bob has been a member of ASCE since graduating from West Point but was not active while on Active Duty. After receiving his PhD in Civil Engineering from Stanford in 1972, he became more active. The notice of his selection is below:
LOU CSOKA MEMORAIL SERVICE - CHARLOTTE
I was joined by Dan Benton, Bob Wolff and (a last minute pleasant surprise) Steve & Trish Davis + 10 other members of the Long Gray Line including Tim Timmerman's son Eric '91 (see photo, far right).
I was aware, of course, of Lou's work in the area of "performance enhancement," but I was totally unaware that he basically was the pioneer in this field and his work set the foundation for an ever expanding field of professionals. This point was made abundantly clear by several of his "clients," well known to us Grads from their exploits on "the fields of friendly strife."
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Mike Mayweather '91, the all-time leading rusher (4,299 yards) amongst all of the Service Academies (as well as an All American and Heisman finalist), discussed how COL Csoka met with him before his Firstie year to discuss what his rushing goal(s) would be for the upcoming season 1990 season. He then explained in detail how they both worked thru each upcoming game and the various plays that would probably be called for him. His goal? 1,500 yards; actual 1,338.
Lou's kids, Matt, Tracy and Krista all gave interesting and emotional testimonies about their Dad, as did the third sister, Nance '94 with whom we coordinated the Class activities. Nance told the funny story of her Dad coming into her Plebe room in uniform to check out how she was coping. As the nearby Upper Classmen watched, COL Csoka told Cadet Csoka that "her mother was worried about her!" The hazing that followed as soon as COL Csoka departed was worth a big laugh by the 75 attendees!
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At the end, two of our Classmates provided outstanding testimonies about Lou. Dan Benton came up from Atlanta and mentioned his shock (while serving as the Chief of Staff at the European Command and traveling with his wife) at seeing a picture of Lou hanging from the walls of a military academy in Budapest.
Then, Steve Davis brought the house down by playing the actual recording from cadet days of Lou playing a guitar and working out the words for a love song that he wanted to sing to his new girlfriend who would become the love of his life
I was able to elicit some background from Steve and his wife Trish: after serving 20 years in the Army mostly in the Cav, John Stephen Davis ("Steve") received his PhD from Ga Tech and began his second career as an IT Prof at Clemson until retirement in 2007. He then worked in the supply chain arena until finally retiring/retiring still in the Clemson area. I leaned hard on them both to get back involved with the Class.
FROM TAMMY WUERTENBERGER VAN SPRIELL
Ed. Note: One of the great things about this job (other than the pay, of course), is that when folks write in to this Scribe because they see something in the Blasts that triggers them to reach out, I get to then ask for an update. Here is one such update from one of my favorite spouses of our fallen Classmates. Tammy is Chuck Wuertenbergers widow and she has provided this great update. Thanx Tammy!
Quick update - My husband and I have lived in Colorado, just outside of Boulder, for about 30 years and have loved all of the excitement and programing that a University town brings. We’re now at the stage when it is becoming obvious that we need to seriously consider downsizing and thinking about the ’next steps’ for living in our mid-80’s. Pretty hard to deny the obvious at this point.
I’ve included a couple of pictures of Brad (b. 5/1968; Chuck's son)) and his family and one of Brad, my husband and me when we did a short reunion trip back to Michigan last Fall. The last one is from a Med cruise this past March.
I look forward to all that you share about the Class of ’65 and frequently forward information on to Brad. Still holding memories close to my heart.
All my best, Tammy
FROM JOHN VANN & LARRY NEAL ON PINEHURST GOLF OUTING
Based on feedback to Larry Neal from classmates at Williamsburg earlier this month, the early April warning order on the golf outing at Pinehurst wasn't foremost in everyone's minds. Some had simply forgotten, and a reminder is needed as high season approaches and reservations for everything become more challenging. Please send the following reminder note in the next Blast. Larry and I have discussed with Jim and June also.
As fall high season in Pinehurst approaches, Larry Neal and I are continuing planning for our next '65 golfer outing from Sunday October 4 to Wednesday October 7. Due to the popularity of the area in early October, it's important to have as accurate a count as possible of tentative participation.
Dear Classmates: If you have not yet done so, please let John Vann (vannjohnm@aol.com) know as soon as possible with your best intentions; please include the number in your party also:
- 1. Certain
- 2. Probable or
- 3. Out
As a reminder, tentative plans include:
- * a welcome BBQ Sunday night
- * golf late morning Monday at the Holly Course at Pinewild Country Club ($125)
- * a day of recuperation for older participants, with fellowship and some relaxing golf-related activity Tuesday, and
- * a round Wednesday late morning at Talamore Golf Course ($75).
The courses and several hotels being considered have offered special rates as a tribute to our Class.
Thanks John Vann 290 Donald Ross Drive Pinehurst NC 28374
June Harvey was a professional tour guide in Williamsburg before launching her own tour business, so we were blessed with her knowledge and skills in arranging guided tours of area attractions, buses to get us from the hotel to the attractions, and tour reservations.
Husband Jim Harvey managed the hotel and dining venues selection process, meal selections, management of all the revenue and expense accounting, registration, and schedules.
Monday the 11th we toured Yorktown in the morning and Jamestown in the afternoon. At Yorktown, we discovered what it took for the United States to be independent as we explored the site of the last major battle of the Revolutionary War. In the fall of 1781, General George Washington, with allied American and French forces, besieged General Charles Lord Cornwallis’s British Army. On October 19, Cornwallis surrendered, effectively ending the war and ensuring independence.
Jamestown Settlement, America’s first permanent English colony was founded in 1607, thirteen years before the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth in Massachusetts.
Monday evening, we enjoyed a buffet dinner at the hotel. Lord Cornwallis showed up during dinner and enlightened us about the political climate leading up to the Revolution and entertained us with tales of the battles and intrigues of the era.
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Tuesday, we toured the Mariners' Museum and Park in Newport News. Howard Hoege III, First Captain of West Point class of 1994, is the President and CEO of this remarkable museum.
Howard arranged a behind-the-scenes tour for us, comped tour costs, and discussed his experiences with us over lunch in the museum. The USS Monitor ironclad went down in 1862, but much of it was recovered 140 years later. Its restoration and conservation program is the world’s largest metal conservation program. The Small Crafts Center and hundreds of other exhibits make this unusual museum must-see.
Tuesday evening we had a group dinner at Aberdeen Barn in Williamsburg. The food was excellent, the service great. Awesome experience.
Fourteen of us played golf on the River Course at Kingsmill Resort. The weather cooperated this time and we were able to complete our round. The tournament winners were … everyone.
The mini reunion winners were … everyone. Many thanks to all who came, and to those who organized and managed it. We hope there will be more in the coming years.
Larry Neal 703 795 9769
BUD FISH – ORIENTEERING
The first photo are members of my 1980 team and members of U S A Team at World University Championships in Switzerland Summer of 1980.
Will return next year with more of the Fish Family. Weather day #1 was perfect; day #2 everything except snow.
Bud Fish Flat Rock NC
UPDATE ON BUD FISH FROM BUD FISH
Oldest is in Atlanta, Second son in Nashville and daughter in Chicago all gamefully employed.
One Grandson is or soon to be 1st LT in US Air Force; Flies refueling tankers. Both grand daughters working as are the other two grandsons. That leaves the youngest grandchild in 7th grade in Chicago.
I attached pictures of our new home in Flat Rock. Been here since April 2022. We found our little bit of heavan in Flat Rock near Asheville NC. Best VA hospital in the US at Asheville plus civilian doctors are great too.
Sincerely
Bud Fish Class Scribe 1976-1978 and Turn Back in English
FROM BOB JONES ON JIM HALL
Here are a couple of videos of the Memorial Service honoring our classmate Jim Hall in Beach Haven, NJ.
Part1: https://youtube.com/shorts/MFolHYNiovs?feature=share
Part2: https://youtu.be/RQeotThmIpc
Jim and I both went Air Force after graduation and were together through pilot training, radar school, multiple survival schools, and flying missions over North Vietnam from graduation day until the day I was shot down on January 18,1968.
Jim was my Summary Courts Officer writing letters to my family, sending all my stuff back home, and taking care of all my affairs while I was a POW.
As you can see, He flew a very dangerous mission after I was gone; bombing and cratering Phuc Yen air base in North Vietnam. It was a crazy mission with only 2 F-4’s and no support. The other plane was shot down, but the pilots were rescued. All 4 received the Air Force Cross, our Nations second highest award.
quiet and humble person and never talked about his Vietnam time and his heroic deeds.
After all these years, no one except his close friends really knew his military background until now after the Memorial Day event in Beach Haven. I suspect that most of us as classmates don’t know either.
Jim died on my birthday, June 3, 2011 which of course I will never forget. I stay in contact and visit his widow, Lonny who still lives in the same house in Beach Haven. I ask Denny, that you send this email out to the rest of our Class to recognize one of the many heroes from 1965.
James H. Hall Captain O-3, U.S. Air Force Veteran of: U.S. Military Academy 1961-1965 U.S. Air Force 1965-1970 Cold War 1961-1970 Vietnam War 1967-1968
Tribute: James Hall was born on November 26, 1942, in Trout Run, Pennsylvania. He entered the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in June 1961, and was commissioned a 2d Lt in the U.S. Air Force on June9, 1965. Lt Hall next attended Undergraduate Pilot Training and was awarded his pilot wings at Laughlin AFB, Texas, in September 1966, followed by Systems Operator Radar Training, Rear Seat Pilot Operational Training, and F-4 Phantom II Combat Crew Training between October 1966 and March 1967. His first assignment was as an F-4 Pilot Systems Operator with the 4th Tactical Fighter Squadron at Eglin AFB,Florida, from March to July 1967, and then as an F-4 Pilot Systems Operator with the 435th Tactical Fighter Squadron at Ubon Royal Thai AFB, Thailand, from July 1967 to June 1968. Capt Hall's final assignmentwas as an F-4 pilot with the 9th Tactical Fighter Squadron of the 49th Tactical Fighter Wing at Holloman AFB, New Mexico, from July 1968 until he left active duty on September 12, 1970. After leaving the Air Force, James worked as a high school math teacher at Southern Regional High School in Manahawkin, New Jersey, until his retirement in 1997. James Hall died on June 3, 2011, and was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
His Air Force Cross Citation reads: First Lieutenant James H. Hall distinguished himself by extraordinaryheroism in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force as an F-4D Pilot in Southeast Asia on 8 February 1968. On that date, Lieutenant Hall led two aircraft against one of the largest, most important, and most heavily defended airfields in North Vietnam. Despite inclement weather, Lieutenant Hall descended to extremely low altitude for a visual high-speed run across the airfield. Although faced with abarrage of withering antiaircraft artillery fire, Lieutenant Hall resolutely and skillfully pressed his attack against the target, damaging and destroying several aircraft on the ground. When the lead crew was finallyforced to eject over hostile territory, Lieutenant Hall remained as top cover and directed the rescue effort, which expeditiously recovered the two downed airmen. As a result of his actions, Lieutenant Hall was successful in neutralizing a threat to Free World forces in Southeast Asia.Through his extraordinary heroism, superb airmanship, and aggressiveness, Lieutenant Hall reflected the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
Best Always to you and all from 1965. Bob Jones
DON SHUTTERS
IT NEVER GETS OLD - FROM YOUR SCRIBE
Quite a few of the (mostly) 170 Vietnam Vets on my flight took a pass on visiting it. I always like to stop at my old buddy's name and think of all the good times we had together at our "Rock-bound highland home."
When I do, I try to get an etching (they have docents at The Wall who will do it if you ask) and send it to Pat's sister, who always appreciates hearing stories of her funny brother!
FROM TOMMY THOMPSON
2025 Kaua’i HS Wrestling Scholarships
Mr. Thompson was born in 1943 in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, a perennial wrestling power in the state. He earned his first championship medal in the 45-55 lb. class at age 7 and went on to an excellent high school and college career at the United States Military Academy, West Point. He was elected to the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame in 2014 for his performance in Wrestling, All-State football player, Little League baseball and Pop Warner football All-Star, and High School baseball, as well as academic achievements.
His scholarship donation is intended to reward those who have performed well in the sport, excelled academically, and displayed strong leadership qualities as judged by their coaches, teammates, and teachers.
This award is presented as part of a program promoted by the West Point Association of Graduates (WPAOG) Hawai’i, who is seeking to foster the continuing education of our local students. It includes, among others, the several Kaua’i scholarship awards given by General (Ret.) Eric “Ric” Shinseki, my 1965 classmate, a native of Kaua’i, and graduate of KHS.
Similar programs are sponsored by the Army West Point Wrestling group and the 1965 “Strength and Drive” West Point class alumni. Hopefully, we even find qualified candidates to join “The Long Gray Line”!
The 2025 scholarships winners are Jayden Gonzales and Trenton Tanagawa
Jayden Gonzales is a co-captain of the Kauai High School Wrestling team. He’s been in the wrestling program for three years. After he finishes school he plans to use the scholarship to go to Kauai Community College to get an automotive certificate and then go to the Operators union. He then plans to plan to become a heavy equipment operator either on Kauai or Oahu. He also plans to continue working with the Kauai High Wrestling program. He continues to work his hardest in everything possible because of Coach Johnathen’s words “Jobs not finished”. Can’t wait to see what the future holds for him.
Trenton Tanigawa is a wrestler for Kauai High and is a co-Captain of the wrestling team. He wrestled at Kauai High for 3 years at 215 and 285 weight class. Trenton was Kauai High’s first state placer since 2023. With a 3.93 GPA, he plans to attend Linfield University and major in Engineering with the opportunity to continue his journey in sports playing D3 Football and Wrestling.
He plans to use the scholarship money in College for the next 4 years. He faced a lot of adversity throughout the sport. He placed 3rd in KIF his sophomore year and 2nd his Junior year and he finally got 1st in KIF his Senior Year with the opportunity to go to state and he did not disappoint. He wrestled for the first time at the HHSAA Boys State Wrestling Championship, he went 4-2 and placed 5th! He learned a lot about himself and he hopes to inspire others and his younger teammates to never give up on something you dream out and to always trust and believe in God through it all.
MARK SHERIDAN'S at WEST POINT
Mark Sheridan’s funeral with full military honors will be held at the West Pont Cemetery on June 24th at 1:30 PM.
Fr. Matthew Pawlikowski, USMA ’86, is scheduled to officiate the grave-side service.
To attend the funeral, you must enter the installation as part of the funeral procession. The procession to the West Point Cemetery will step off at approximately 1:15 pm from Hogan's Funeral Home, 135 Main St., Highland Falls, NY 10928. Please arrive at or before 1:00 pm. Those in the procession will not need to show I.D’s.
Following the service, Mark’s daughter, Jennifer, has invited all attendees to a reception in Mark’s honor at the Thayer Hotel.
If you plan to attend and haven’t contacted me, please do so at your earliest convenience.
Grip hands, Jim Tomaswick, S&D 603-490-3608 jtomaswick@aol.com
UPDATES ON BRUCE CLARKE
Previously sent out: From Skip O'Donnell comes information about our classmate Bruce Clarke:
Sue Clarke called me this morning with an update on Bruce’s health. Several weeks ago Sue called me reporting that Bruce had fallen down outside his house and broke seven ribs. She said Bruce has had several falls since then as well as other health problems. He is in a memory care unit in town.
Let’s keep Bruce in our prayers. You can contact Sue via Bruce’s email-bbgclarke@aol.com or by cards at 4140 SW Aylesbury Rd, Topeka, KS. Phone calls are not recommended at this time.
FROM THE MAN HIMSELF: On 06/15/2026 12:36 PM CDT bbgclarke@aol.com wrote:
Just to piut my health in perspective. In Intensive care. Getting stronger every day. Need a dose of S & D
Bruce
FROM DAN CHRISTMAN
Guys,, I heard from Faye Radcliffe through the Army lacrosse network that Bob Radcliffe’s funeral is scheduled for 11 AM on October 19 at the Old Chapel at Fort Myer. Luncheon to follow. She said she’d provide additional information in the weeks ahead.
Hope this helps! DAN
FROM CAROL MAIMONE
I read your post of visiting The Wall and so appreciate your doing that. Not easy but so meaningful.
Just wanted to let you know that Manny, my late husband, will be inducted June 20th at the IN MEMORY Ceremony of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund. I was introduced to the In Memory Program at the widows breakfast at the last reunion. I along with my daughter will read his name.
Thank you to John Swenson for alerting me that he could be eligible.
He was accepted immediately having died in 1998 of ALS a recognized service connected disease. I Wonder if others from the class will be inducted in 2026. I know they have in the past.
If there are I will look for them at the ceremony. Manny loved the class of ‘65 and I appreciate the support he received and the continued support of his family,
Thank you all who spoke of him to me. It is priceless. Peace, Carol Maimone
FROM JIM KELLY
Two people I know just went on Honor Flights from Seattle. They were overwhelmed by the experience. The daughter of one of the men really pushed to have friends write letters to be given at Mail Call on the return flight and they presented him with two large manila envelopes of letters. It was amazing.
Lots of memories coming out around Memorial Day. I really appreciated Bob Jones reporting on Jim Hall. I knew Jim pretty well as we were Company mates for the last two years and used to share rides home and back from our nearby Pennsylvania origins.
I have an offer for you. The Wall That Heals, which I reported on earlier, is returning to this area at the end of June. I will be present there and will be carrying panels to be placed on the Wall. If you let me know your closest friends who are on the Wall. I will personally try to carry their panel to the Wall.
Do it in priority because It will be difficult to do a bunch. I will document it and send it for you to post.
FROM JIM HARVEY & JERRY MERGES - DAVE & MARCELLA GNAU
Dave Gnau's wife Marcella suffered a fall, breaking her kneecap. She will be facing surgery, a full leg brace and months of recovery.
Dave is receiving care at home from My Brothers Keepers while Marcella is being moved from the hospital to a rehab facility.
We ask for their prayers for Dave and Marcella.
Many thanks,S&D, Jerry Merges
Recognize anyone?
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From Eddy Dye
I recognize a few in each photo. In the first photo from 6th Co NCB: Far left red shirt.........Atteberry? 4th down that line......Satorie? 2nd line starting behind red shirt; Kramer, followed by Eddy Dye, skip one then Holmes 3rd line starting behind Kramer: Sanchez, to his left Billy Mitchell The guy to the far right getting "special attention".......Morton? In the last picture: Far left Farmelo Rear line 1st on left Hudson? Last on right Foehl? Tom Simcox was '62 Plt Ldr 6th Co Beast Mike Kilroy was '63 Squad LDR I am probably wrong on about half of them. Best wishes to all '65ers! Eddy
LARRY STRASSNER MEMORIAL
Several Classmates were among about 100 friends and family who attended.