Couldn't resist the opportunity to put up some more photos of a very enjoyable weekend with the old company-mates. From L-R above are Myles Fisher, me, Bob Fawcett, Don Tanaka, Brian Kinsley and Tom Reeve. Tom was the guy who arranged the blind date where I met Rita back in 1967. He's a lawyer now and lives in San Diego. Myles is a terrific, outgoing, big-hearted guy who's now retired and living in Pensacola. Bob retired from the Marine Corps in '99 as a Colonel, and says that the highlight of his 30 year career was being Commanding Officer of The Basic School at Quantico. He's now living in Virginia Beach. Brian was in our wedding, and is the HR Manager for Columbia Forest Products and in presently living in Olean,Vermont. He's promised to teach me how to fly fish if I can ever get to Vermont between snowfalls.
First guy on the left is Ted Woodruff - my Plebe summer and Plebe year roommate. He was the first classmate I met on June 30, 1965 - the date of our swearing in. He was also in our wedding. Ted was an airline pilot for Delta for 20+ years, recently retired, and now lives near Atlanta.
Third from the left is Roger Vehorn. I had last seen Rog in 1990 at NAVAIR in Crystal City where we were both Class Desk Officers. He retired from that to go to work for Boeing near Seattle (turns out we're neighbors). He was recently certified an Anglican Minister and is the Assistant Pastor of a church in Oak Harbor, WA.
Brian Kinsley and Don Tanaka - two of my roommates our First Class year.
The Three Amigos.
Another group shot of the 16th company guys.
Two former 16th Company Commanders. Bob was CC for Fall & Spring sets and I had it for the Winter set back in 1969. Bob was also a Brigade Boxer. He narrowly lost the championship bout our last year to a guy who later became the only undefeated, 4 year champion at his weight class.
Ted Woodruff and his wife Sheila.
Heading for the Reunion Dinner on Friday night. First time I'd worn a tie in 3 years - I was again reminded how great it is to be retired. Rita bought this dress in Paris and looked great in it all night.
Tom and Pat Reeve.
Heading for the "Prom" with Don and his wife Susan.
Monday, November 2, 2009
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