Saturday, December 26, 2009

The Steinmann's new e-mail address



Please update your address books.

James and Judy Steinmann
jandjsteinmann@att.net

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OUR CLASSMATES! I HOPE IT IS A GREAT ONE FOR ALL!

CAROLYN

Friday, December 18, 2009

Chattanooga CHS '59ers share their 2009 Christmas Party with you

Thanks to you, Susie Crouch, Miz Hostess with the Most-est! I'm sure that I speak for everyone in saying that we had a great time. You were so generous having us all. Tonight just enhanced the holiday season. See you all in January and

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!!!!!!!!!!!! AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LINDA CHAMBERS


Hey folks,

I just finished listening to some more 50's music and cleaning up a bit. I had a ball, hope ya'll did too. The food at Foodworks was sooooo good and I loved their dance floor, didn't you? Great friends - was fun and thanks ya'll for the pizza and my stuff you brought.

Merry Christmas and love to you.

Susie Crouch








Back row: Vicki Daniel White, Linda Rogers Chambers, Linda McKinney, Lloyd Stanley, Susie Turner Crouch, Carolyn Tuley Darr, Kent Smith, and Gaynell Hixon Smith.  In front is Anne Johnson

59ers had a great time at Susie's house tonight. This is a picture of some that came. We never made it to dinner, ordered pizza and danced in her kitchen. Have a blessed Christmas!!!

Love, Linda McKinney


A good time was had by all at a fun Christmas Party held at the beautiful home of Susie Crouch Turner in North Chattanooga.

Merry Christmas to everyone.

Linda Rogers Chambers



Back row: Vicki Daniel White, Linda Rogers Chambers, Linda McKinney, Lloyd Stanley, Susie Turner Crouch, Carolyn Tuley Darr, Kent Smith, and Gaynell Hixon Smith.  In front is Anne Johnson

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Carolyn Grant Anderson sent you a message

Subject: Dan Anderson's Address

Just in case anyone would like to send Danny Anderson a Christmas card his address is: Consulate Health Care, 8249 Standifer Gap Rd., Room #233, Chattanooga, TN 37421

Thanks!
Carolyn Anderson

Saturday, December 12, 2009

From Times Free Press: Video: Road wash-out

Dru sent you this story that he/she would like you to read from TimesFreePress.com:

Headline: Video: Road wash-out
Link: http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2009/dec/12/video-road-wash-out/

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Dru attached this optional additional message:

Signal Mountain Boulevard in danger of a tragic rock slide.

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Thursday, December 3, 2009

Looks a lot like Christmas in Nashville


Nashvillians David Parker, Martha Gail Smith, Dru Smith Fuller, Melanie Hampton and Alvin Fox met Dec. 3 to celebrate an early Christmas at Shoney's near Titans Stadium.

Wasn't today's luncheon fun? It was just what we needed. I enjoyed so much seeing everybody. Having a reserved room was so much better. We could hear and see each other. I think that it is probably good that not everybody can come every time, because a smaller group is much easier to handle and makes visiting easier.

I am already looking forward to our next one!

Thanks to Dru for putting our group picture on the blog.

Love,

David

Dian Warren makes a difference


Hi Dru,

Tell Marjorie that I support her and her granddaughter fully.  I had no idea this program was available.  I'm  a breast cancer survivor, 12 yrs., and my stepdaughter was diagnosed at 39.  She  has survived as well.  When it happens in our families, it brings us to the realization that we need friends and family.  Go Sydney!

Thanks Marjorie for giving me the opportunity of making a difference in your granddaughter's life!

Dian (Diane Warren)

 
Dian Hodge
Fortay Design
702-567-2442
702-292-4001
dian.hodge@gmail.com






Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Marjorie Fowler: Need your help!!!!


Majorie Fowler, Chattanooga High School Class of 1959

Majorie Fowler's grandkids

Please I appeal to each of you who are my Facebook friends (or CHS '59 classmates) to go to the following website today, and read what it says. http://dungan.blogspot.com then click on Dad's diary and read the entry for Dec.1 "Lunch for a Cure-the rebirth of purpose". If you can find it in your hearts to help us out it will be so appreciated!...!! I hate to beg ,but it is money for cancer research and just might save my little eight year old granddaughter's life........by the way---it is 100% tax deductible. Oh, I forgot to ask you to make the donation in honor of Sydney Dungan and she will get credit for it!!


Thanking you in advance!!  Marjorie Fowler (Class of '59)


Sunday, November 29, 2009

Bill Cross "did up" Chattanooga at Thanksgiving

Just returned from Thanksgiving in Chattanooga. I think I'm just going to have to move back.

We had a fantastic time with the grandkids visiting all of the downtown attractions. It was perfect for them, I have four and the oldest is eight so we really enjoyed the Discovery museum.

We stayed at the Doubletree Hotel and I was very impressed. Actually ran into one of our classmates. Wanda and Ted Lamb were staying at the same hotel and we had a chance to say a quick hello.

This was the first time we have all been able to be together at the same time in a couple of years so it made it very special. My son, his wife and their two children and my daughter and her husband and their two children.

Hope everyone had a great time as well.

Bill Cross
billcross00@aol.com

Thursday, November 26, 2009

Remembering Jumping Jack Flash

Hi Dru:

Thanks for the Thanksgiving greeting.

 Just a brief comment about dogs to follow-up the others. Dog spelled backwards is God and they love us the same way…unconditionally. I lost my dog, Jumping Jack Flash, two weeks ago and I miss him so very much! He was my companion and mate.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Friends Forever!

Hi Linda!

I'm so pleased to hear from you! I don't even like the idea of being an "unfriend!" When in high school we made friends we never said "Friends Forever" we have just meant it. At our reunion meetings I've found friends I did not even know well in '59 and now we are hugging each other and saying how blessed we are to reconnect.  

Please stay in touch and come to our 70th birthday party. Meanwhile update us via the blog on how you got to California and what you've been doing. I can see the headlines, "Local girl makes good!" We are so proud of you and ourselves for just being here and kicking!

It's been fun seeing folks and reconnecting and telling stories. Some of the gals from the basketball team are looking great as I'm sure you do. Did you play basketball in college? By now I'll bet you've taken up golf! The closest I come to a golf course is that I walk around one five times a week! That's my exercise now.

How about sending us a picture and a story or two? If you play golf I'll bet some of the others will chime in on their golfing stories! If you've taken up fishing that would be even better. Those who fish are notorious for their stories.

My best to you,"FF"
Anne Johnson

Anchorage Adieu!

Happy Thanksgiving from Wendy and Nathan Pearlman. This Sat 11/28 Wendy and I begin our exit from Anchorage. We will be driving around 750 miles to Haines, Ak to get a 4 day "Ferry" ride to Bellingham, Wa. and then to San Fran, Hawaii, Grand Canyon, Cookeville, Chatt, and Lutz, Fl.

I'm very apprehensive about the 750 mile drive, predictions of snow, very cold weather and ice; not sounding like the greatest of driving conditions.

Nathan Pearlman
npearlman@tampabay.rr.com

Hi everybody! Happy Thanksgiving!



I am thankful that we've been able to reconnect with our classmates.

I give thanks for my friends and family.

Here is a pictures of my newest family member.  He is Pogo a stray that adopted me a year and a half ago. He is my first dog and I am madly in love with him.

Anne Johnson
anne-johnson@comcast.net

California Thanksgiving greetings

Greetings from California, where it’s almost too warm right now (in Larkspur). For all you dog lovers, I highly recommend the book, “The Art of Racing in the Rain.” I enjoy reading the blog, but hardly ever open up Facebook. I see that “unfriend” is the new word of the year. Has anybody ever done that? I appreciate all you old friends, even if I haven’t clicked on the right links to update my list!!

Cheers and Happy Thanksgiving!

Linda Swanson
laslaw@pacbell.net
Linda Alden Swanson
S.B. #48359
150 Madrone Avenue
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 927-1990; FAX 927-1950
cell: (415) 971-5141

Blessings from Vivien Weatherford Arnold

God bless you all.
We will be spending Thanksgiving with our two daughters and with six
of our nine grand children. Grandma is doing most of the food so is very
busy in the kitchen. Grandpa is doing his best to stay out of the way.

Vivien Weatherford Arnold from Arvada CO
jvmcja@juno.com

Evelyn Yates Patterson's "granddogs" visit for Thanksgiving

via Facebook

Evelyn Yates Patterson

Evelyn Yates Patterson Today I am thankful for my "granddogs"---the small, cuddly, soft one that spends a lot of time with me, the black feisty cocker who is full of it, the one who speaks for other dogs & is very happy & contented when he has a treat and the gentle giant who gets very nervous when away from his family. All of these have br...ought happiness to their families & to their Mamaw. May we all treat these animals with care.

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Elaine Posey Smart
Elaine Posey Smart
I am thankful for my cuddly, loving, faithful dog, Gator!
Also all of my granddogs that stay here occasionally:
Duce, Lily, Masea, Lollipop, and 3 more that live out of town. Dogs are such wonderful creatures!
51 minutes ago
Dru Fuller
Dru Fuller
Love dogs. Ours died but we remember them fondly.
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Thanksgiving wishes!

Hi, all. I hope you and your families have a Happy Thanksgiving. Regards, Alvin Fox


Happy Thanksgiving to you all! We are going to Savannah, Georgia for Thanksgiving........Love, David (Parker)


Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone! Sharon (Tunnell)


Happy Thanksgiving. Heading to my beloved Chattanooga . No place like home for the holidays. Bill Cross


Have a safe trip, Bill, David, and all who are traveling this holiday.Sharon Tunnell

Best wishes on Thanksgiving.  We go to dinner with troops at Arnold Air Force base. ---Dru Smith Fuller 

Let me join in the Happy's - I'm in Hilton Head with my children and grandson.
Love to all, Susie Crouch

Happy Thanksgiving to all -  Aren't we all so blessed to have reconnected?  Makes this Thanksgiving so special. Linda Chambers
 

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Brian Moore lauds his spouses defense contractor service to the military

Dru,

This is the remainder of what I started to write before I was attacked by my 'puter (the darn thing sometimes seems to have a mind of it's own - well, I guess one of us has to). As I think of what I'm sharing, I feel as if I'm in one of my favorite movies "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" with Johnny Depp and Benecio del Toro.

As I started to write before I was so rudely interrupted, here's the rest of the update on my non-military service. On my 18th birthday, among many other surprising gifts was notification that I was considered 1A, and so classified, by the Selective Service Commission. While I was delighted that they thought so "highly" of me, on the birth of my daughter two years later, they down-graded me to "only" 3A and that was absolutely the last communication with them I ever had. They had obviously become much more Selective.

Beginning in 2006, Linda, my first, but not current wife, after retirement as the head of Dupont's Employee Assistance Program in Fayetteville, NC, became employed by Mental Health Networks. They sub-contract to the Department of Defense in providing mental health professionals for availability worldwide to returning active-duty service personnel and their dependent families

As Sandy, my last and current wife's former boss and mentor, Linda suggested to Sandy that she might also find serving with Mental Health Networks equally rewarding. Consequently, Sandy concluded her first 45-day rotation at Ft. Hood, TX this spring, another 45 day rotation at Scofield Barracks, Hawaii, this fall and is preparing to start a 90-day rotation at Ft Lewis, Washington at the end of this month.

While not chosen personally to serve in the Armed Services, I extremely proud for the opportunity that's been given our family to serve.

Friday, November 20, 2009

Bob Stott served in the Navy

I joined the U.S. Navy Reserve in Nov. 1958 during our senior year. We graduated,I think, on May 29th, 1959 and on June 9th I reported to Great Lakes Naval Station for boot camp. After boot camp I served two years on the USS Windlass (ARSD-4), a rescue, salvage and diving ship. We were home ported in Norfolk, Va. but were out of the country for all but two months during that time. I served in the active reserve until 1964 and was discharged. Elsa and I just returned from a trip to Hawaii and on Nov. 10th we visited the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor. We were reminded again of the ultimate sacrifice that so many people have made to preserve our freedoms. We do owe a debt of gratitude to all of our service men and women past and present. I have never regretted the time I spent in active service and reserves.

Bob Stott

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Pat Donica Crawford's thank you note

Anne Johnson,

Sorry to be so long at getting this done, but I think the reunion book is great!! I just wish we could of had more candid shots but I know we were limited on the space that we had paid for. Great job!!!!

Love ya'
Pat Crawford(Donica)


Hey Pat Donica Crawford,

All the credit for the wonderful reunion memory book goes to Susie Crouch who is far more than a pretty face! She worked diligently to try to make sure that there was at least one picture of each person attending the reunion. Sharon Barker Tunnell and David Y. Parker helped with identifying names.

I appreciate your work in making the banner. I carry it and hang it when we have a party!

I felt privileged to be among such talented and lovely persons who worked on the reunion.

Anne Johnson

Jack Arnold's hat's off to vets!

Dru;
It has been fun all the vets who are showing
up after the fact. In my class 90% of the male grads
were in the Korea war, while the male grads in 59
were in a different era where returning vets were
disliked, my brother is an example (58). Next year
you should have a complete list. My hat is off to
them.
Jack ( Vivien Weatherford ) Arnold

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Jim Wade: Army officer

Hi Dru:

I served as an officer in the Army from 1964-1969.

Jim Wade

More from Arnold Ellison...

Dru,

Just to fill in the information on my military service—

I received my officer commission in the Army from ROTC at Auburn University. Graduated in December 1964, married in March 1965, went on active duty in June 1965, and arrived in Viet Nam in November 1965. Attained the rank of Captain and received the Army Commendation Medal. It was good to return to the States in November 1966, where I was assigned to Ft Leonard Wood, MO until June 1967.

Arnold Ellison

Monday, November 16, 2009

Patricia Cheek Sizemore

Our thoughts are with the family of our classmate Patricia Cheek Sizemore. Patricia, age 68, died on November 12, 2009. A service was held on November 14, 2009.

A Costa Rican get together


Brian Moore and Sandy visited in Costa Rica with Becky and Jimmy Schaeffer
Dru,

The attachment photo was taken in the lobby of Doubletree Cariari by Hilton, San Jose, Costa Rica.  Brian Moore and myself do not remember ever meeting during our days at CHS.  While Becky and I were vacationing in Costa Rica, Brian and Sandy met us for dinning and a great visit, Sunday evening, November 1.  Brian delivered us to the best steaks in San Jose!  It was an excellent evening.

As to your subject, I never served in the armed forces.

Jimmy Schaeffer

Saturday, November 14, 2009

The late Houston Forman served as a Marine

Dru,

I have not seen a full list of veterans, at least as far as I know, but Houston Forman served in the U. S. Marine Corps after we got out of high school. He has since passed away, but he should be mentioned in our list is he has not been.

Nancy (Poole Klein)

Paul Robere served in Navy and Air Force

Dru,

Well you've certainly hit upon a theme for a while.. Nice to see how many of our classmates spent time in the military when it was not always the popular thing to do.

Personally, I joined the Navy in 1962 after a couple of lackluster years in college. After eight years in the Navy, which took me to the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California, I ended up on the Island of Guam where I bounced between Guam and Saigon (Vietnam). I got out after my active years, but remained on active-status with the Navy for another seven years. At that time, I joined the USAF, specifically with the 452 Air Refueling Wing based at March AFB California. I was part of the flight crew with KC135 and KC10 takers supporting our fighter troops with mid-air refueling. I remained with that unit for 15 years finally retiring in 1992 after a 30 year military history.

Interestingly enough, having been in Thailand for over 20 years now, I find myself doing business in Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon). A couple of time, I've met former Viet Cong who used to shot at me when I would come to Saigon in the late 60's....times have certainly changed.

While some would say that they had unpleasant experiences with their military career, I can say that I learned more of life's lessons during my years associated with the military.

Those life-changing experiences must still be going on, because now I'm getting ads on cost reduced burial plots, caskets and cremation services from the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars). :-\

Regards,

Dr. Paul in Bangkok...

Friday, November 13, 2009

Anne Johnson has served our country as a civilian ...

I was a civilian employee of the Air Force from 1996-1998. I served at HQ of  USAF in Europe, on the services staff as a teacher trainer and day care consultant. 

I was based in Ramstein Germany but I traveled the command making sure that the children of our warriors were well cared for. I saw no action (military that is). Play grounds child care centers can be dangerous! 

I was on temporary duty in Turkey during a major earthquake and helped to reestablish a child care center without electricity.

My role has been and is now, to support military personnel by taking care of their families. I salute the veterans and their families!

Anne Johnson

Robert Curry has a different take ...

I spent two years, ten months, twenty five days, fourteen and one half hours in the United States Army.  I voluntered in the fall of 1959 and got out in September of 1962 having served at Fort Jackson, Fort Knox and Fort Lewis in Washington state.  I learned quickly the magnitude of my mistake.  It certainly was a sobering and life changing event.  It was during this period that I determined that someone must have been telling me something in school that I hadn't heard!  At any rate Lt. Nicholas gave me my release papers and it was the thing I was most grateful for in my Army experience. Also an excellent deterrent not to do any thing else that stupid...   Robert B. Currey  rbcurrey@gmail.com

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Army veteran Bill Dickert ...

...was an ROTC graduate at University of Chattanooga, 1964.  Commissioned 2nd Lt, US Army.  Assigned to Air Defense Artillery.  Served at Ft. Bliss, TX and then with Battery B, 6th Battalion (HAWK), 44th Artillery in Korea 1965-66, Our Air Defense missile site defended Kunsan AFB.  Crossed paths with Lyle Carson at Osan AFB once.  Returned stateside and completed my active military obligation at Ft. McPherson, GA.  Still active in the Hawk Missile Veteran's Association, MOAA, VFW and American Legion.

I salute ALL Veterans.  Bill Dickert


Salute Bill Cross!


Dru,

Great idea getting comments about Military service.  I served as a Military
Police Officer stationed in Ft. Gordon Georgia.  Although I was drafted,
it was one of the most rewarding experiences in my life.  The only combat
I saw was removing drunk GI's from the local bars.  I was wounded one
time and had to spend time in a hospital.  I tried to convince them to award me
a purple heat but they refused.

I am so grateful for the sacrifices our young people are making to protect our future liberty.
It is my continuing prayer that they will stay safe and return home as soon
as we can make it happen.

Warmest regards,   

Nathan Pearlman served

Nathan Pearlman served two years active duty and four years reserve in the Army, leaving as a Captain in 69.  He emails, "Just say I served."  npearlman@tampabay.rr.com

Bud Woodward served in the U.S. Air Force

Dru, you can include me (on the list of veterans) also.  I was in the U.S. Air Force during the Cuban Crisis, and was stationed at Tyndall Air Force Base outside of Panama City, Florida.  I was in the base drum corps, and was on the base burial detail, a humbling experience. from Bud Woodward, South424@aol.com

Dean Barger remembers ....

Thank you so much for this summary of our veterans. We were the ones that got spit on and booed when returning from SE Asia or most places in our uniforms. I got the warmest greeting while on R&R in Hawaii. Everyone was very friendly and most business owners were giving discounts of up to 100%. Really felt good there.  Deanbarger@aol.com

Shalibo military service greatly exaggerated


Dear classmates,

I wish I could take credit for military service but I can not. I didn't serve my country in that capacity. So Dru (Fuller), please remove my name from the military service list. I did, however, serve in the USMC vicariously through my buddy, George (Derryberry), who brought me up-to-date on his exploits every time we got together and through his letters in the mid sixties.

We take so much for granted what our service women and men sacrificed for us to have. FT. Hood is a tragic example of what we are still up against even here at home. So to all my classmates who answered the call to service, I truly thank you for the gift of freedom and the true democracy you helped preserve.

Blessing to all,
Kent Shalibo




Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Thank you to 1959 CHS Class military veterans

Dear Classmate,

Today, we pause to honor those from the 1959 CHS Class who have served our country in uniform.

Danny Anderson - Army
from David Young Parker


Anita Balfour - Navy
from David Young Parker 


Dean Barger - Army
I was on active duty from Feb. 1966 until Dec. 1967. Most of my active duty was in Vietnam( Oct. 1966 until Dec. 1967) - from Dean Barger
Muecke Barker - Army

J.D. Barton
8 years Air Force; 12 years Army - from Jay Barton
Jim (Robey) Brown - an officer in the Navy - from Lloyd Stanley


John Ellis Brown - Navy, deceased

Richard Buhrman - ROTC; Army
I took ROTC at the Univ. of Chattanooga (was BN Commander, # 1 at Ft. Benning) and received a Regular Army Commission in Armor; and served as a Capt. from 1966 -1969.- from Richard Buhrman
Skipper Cox - Army
from David Young Parker


Bill Cross - Army
...served as a Military Police Officer stationed in Ft. Gordon, Georgia. Although I was drafted,it was one of the most rewarding experiences in my life. The only combat I saw was removing drunk GI's from the local bars. I was wounded one time and had to spend time in a hospital. I tried to convince them to award me a Purple Heart but they refused.

Robert Currey - Army
I spent two years, ten months, twenty five days, fourteen and one half hours in the United States Army.  I voluntered in the fall of 1959 and got out in September of 1962 having served at Fort Jackson, Fort Knox and Fort Lewis in Washington state.  I learned quickly the magnitude of my mistake.  It certainly was a sobering and life changing event.  It was during this period that I determined that someone must have been telling me something in school that I hadn't heard!  At any rate Lt. Nicholas gave me my release papers and it was the thing I was most grateful for in my Army experience. Also an excellent deterrent not to do any thing else that stupid...  

Max Davis - USMC
from David Young Parker 


George Derryberry - USMC

Bill Dickert - Army
...was an ROTC graduate at University of Chattanooga, 1964.  Commissioned 2nd Lt, US Army.  Assigned to Air Defense Artillery.  Served at Ft. Bliss, TX and then with Battery B, 6th Battalion (HAWK), 44th Artillery in Korea 1965-66, Our Air Defense missile site defended Kunsan AFB.  Crossed paths with Lyle Carson at Osan AFB once.  Returned stateside and completed my active military obligation at Ft. McPherson, GA.  Still active in the Hawk Missile Veteran's Association, MOAA, VFW and American Legion.
Arnold Ellison - Army
I received my officer commission in the Army from ROTC at Auburn University.  Graduated in December 1964, married in March 1965, went on active duty in June 1965, and arrived in Viet Nam in November 1965.  Attained the rank of Captain and received the Army Commendation Medal.  It was good to return to the States in November 1966, where I was assigned to Ft Leonard Wood, MO until June 1967.
Houston Forman, deceased - U. S. Marine Corps

info from Nancy Poole Klein

Alvin Fox - Air National Guard
I served for 25 years in the TN Air National Guard , and I enjoyed every minute of it. I started as an Airman Basic, and retired as a Lt. Colonel. Most of my career was in Logistics and Supply. However, I had 4 years as the Supply Officer for the Marksmanship Training Unit, located in Nashville. We were responsible for promoting Marksmanship for the Army and Air National Guard units throughout the country. This Unit is now located in Little Rock, AR. My service in the Guard was especially important to me, as my parents had fled Europe in the late 1930's, and were able to escape the Holocaust. My grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins were not as fortunate. Except for Kate Smith, no one could sing "God Bless America" with more feeling and gusto as my wonderful Mom, Bertha. My oldest granddaughter is named for her. - from Alvin Fox
Dru Smith Fuller - Army National Guard
I served in the Tennessee Army National Guard's public information unit.  
Martha Hassler Hammond - Air National Guard

Not only did Martha serve in the TN Air Nat'l Guard for 23 years as a Flight Nurse, during this time she also served with the USAF on Temporary Active Duty, flying Missions between Japan and the US, helping to bring wounded Vietnam Soldiers home. Her late husband was a West Point Graduate, and a pilot in the TN Air Nat'l Guard. Martha and her husband had distinguished careers, serving our country in an exemplary manner. Martha retired as a Lt. Colonel. - from Alvin Fox
Della Hallum Dowd - Air Force

Jim Hilton - Air Force
I served for two years in the Air Force from 1969-1971. Was a Captain in the medical corp stationed at Ellsworth AFB in South Dakota. - info from Jim Hilton
Richard (Rick) Lee Mitchell - Army
U.S. Army, Retired (Veteran of Viet Nam War) - info from Linda Chambers

Charlie Moore


Rudy Nowlin - Air National Guard
from Lloyd Stanley

Terry O'Hara - Navy
from David Young Parker 

Jeff Phillips - Army
Jeff Philllips went to the Citadel and became a 2nd Lt in the Army. He later flew helicopters in ‘Nam, was badly wounded, got hooked on drugs, ended up at CADIS, got off drugs, worked at CADIS, met and married the love of his life, got cancer and died.- info from Richard Buhrmann

Delmar Reynolds - USMC
from David Young Parker

Paul Robere - Navy, Air Force

I joined the Navy in 1962 after a couple of lackluster years in college. After eight years in the Navy, which took me to the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California, I ended up on the Island of Guam where I bounced between Guam and Saigon (Vietnam). I got out after my active years, but remained on active-status with the Navy for another seven years. At that time, I joined the USAF, specifically with the 452 Air Refueling Wing based at March AFB California. I was part of the flight crew with KC135 and KC10 takers supporting our fighter troops with mid-air refueling. I remained with that unit for 15 years finally retiring in 1992 after a 30 year military history.
Joe Smith - ROTC, Air Force
went to Ga. Tech, took Air Force ROTC, became a pilot, flew jets in ‘Nam, was badly wounded, ended up in an Air Force hospital where he met the love of his life, an Air Force nurse, married her and today they live in Destin.- info from Richard Buhrmann
Kent Smith - Army

U.S. Army (corp of engineers) served  in Southeast Asia -  info from Linda Chamber
Lloyd Stanley - Airforce
I was a Captain in the USAF (JAG, active duty, 1966-1969). - info from Lloyd Stanley

Gene Steffen 
Gene Steffen served in the USMC for 22 years - info from David Parker

James Steinman - Air Force
James Steinman made the Air Force a career and retired with a high rank. - info from Lloyd Stanley
Bob Stott - Navy
I joined the U.S. Navy Reserve in Nov. 1958 during our senior year. We graduated,I think, on May 29th, 1959 and on June 9th I reported to Great Lakes Naval Station for boot camp. After boot camp I served two years on the USS Windlass (ARSD-4), a rescue, salvage and diving ship. We were home ported in Norfolk, Va. but were out of the country for all but two months during that time. I served in the active reserve until 1964 and was discharged. Elsa and I just returned from a trip to Hawaii and on Nov. 10th we visited the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor. We were reminded again of the ultimate sacrifice that so many people have made to preserve our freedoms. We do owe a debt of gratitude to all of our service men and women past and present. I have never regretted the time I spent in active service and reserves.
Charles Sutton - Army
from David Young Parker

Thomas C. Sykes - Marines, Army
U.S. Army Ret. Lt. Col. left CHS in 1958 and joined the Marines, later graduated from CHS and joined the Army as a member of the Special Forces; given the Purple Heart four times, - info from Linda Chambers
Jim Wade - Army
I served as an officer in the Army from 1964-1969. Jim Wade

Bud Woodward - Air Force
I was in the U.S. Air Force during the Cuban Crisis, and was stationed at Tyndall Air Force Base outside of Panama City, Florida. I was in the base drum corps, and was on the base burial detail, a humbling experience. - info from Bud Woodward

We know others have served and we'd appreciate hearing from them so we can add their names to the list or add more information on their service.


Alvin Fox, Dru Smith Fuller, David Young Parker

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Reunion memories!


Left to Right: Rick Mitchell, Bob Stott, Doris Thompson Dooley, Peggy Phillips Turner and Gerald Sear
(Many thanks to Anne Johnson and Sandra Wooten Wright for this post)

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Bet you wish you were a Dickinson Jr. alum!

Had you gone to Dickinson Jr. High with the class of 1956 you could have been there when the classmates cut this cake! Thanks to Linda Rogers Chambers and Anne Johnson the Dickinson class is willing to share this virtual cake.

Here are the purveyors of cake: Linda Rogers Chambers and Betty Anderson Dunn



Anne Johnson wearing a letter sweater, Sandra Wooten standing near by, Sharon Barker Tunnell taking front row right, and Linda Rogers Chambers smiling. 



Linda Rogers Chambers, Sandra Wooten, Nancy Gordon Griffith,
Betty Anderson Dunn, and Sharon Barker Tunnell


Three pretty ladies!  Doris Thompson, Nancy Gordon and Nancy Nabors


Here are special memories


 Hey Alvin Fox,

I don't know anything about the network that I just clicked on to be
connected to you, but you know already that you and I are connected! We
share some wonderful experiences, and they just keep coming! I did enjoy
seeing you last Sunday at the Dickinson reunion.

Wasn't the Dickinson '56 reunion outstanding! Sandy Wooten Wright, Nancy
Gordon Griffith, Betty Anderson Dunn, Linda Rogers Chambers and Sharon
Barker Tunnell rolled out the red carpet for us. This morning I looked at
the Dickinson memory book and drank coffee from the Dickinson mug. The after
glow is so sweet. I still find it surprising that becoming reacquainted with
school mates could be so much fun. Our lives are rich.

Love to all,
Anne Johnson
But wait --- there are more!

Richard Buhrman and Anne Johnson



The organizers of the DJH reunion are pictured; Linda Rogers Chambers, Sandra Wooten Wright, Nancy Gordon Griffith, Betty Anderson Dunn and Sharon Barker Tunnell. That's Linda Rogers Chambers' husband in the background signaling success at the conclusion of the reunion party.

Saturday, October 24, 2009

Nathan Pearlman is living his dream




Before (my bride) Wendy moved to Tampa in June, we talked about her signing up with a "traveling" company. In general you work a 13 week period, take a month or longer off, and then take another 13 week tour.

Wendy
decided she wanted to just stay and work in Tampa. Then she received a call about a 13 week or longer job in Anchorage, Ak, which is pretty much the only place where we would consider going. Anyway, she said "YES" and here we are in Anchorage Ak for our 13 week stay. I am absolutely living a life long dream and I am loving our stay here. I have absolutely no knowledge of why I am so fascinated with Ak, but I am and Wendy, who loves heat and hates cold, helped my wish come true by taking this job in Anchorage.

We will be leaving Ak on 11/28 and should get to Tn somewhere to the middle/latter part of Dec. I for sure will call when I have a better time so maybe we can have a lunch with anyone wanting to have lunch and visit for a few hours.

Nathan Pearlman from Alaska

Click below to view Nathan's:



Elaine Posey Smart
Elaine Posey Smart
What wonderful pictures!
See your winter clothes arrived.
Thanks for sharing - really enjoy the "tour."

Sharon Barker Tunnell
Sharon Barker Tunnell
What an adventure! Your pictures are beautiful! It's great to see you and Wendy...you look great!

Marjorie Fowler
Marjorie Fowler
I must have missed something---this must be more than a typical vacation up there---since you are staying so long--do you live there part of the year?

Nathan Larry Pearlman
Nathan Larry Pearlman
My darli'n wife is working as a speech pathologist at the Providence Hospital in Anchorage Ak for a 13 week period. She took the traveling job so that we, actually me, could spend some time in Alaska. What an Adventure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anita Balfour Collins
Anita Balfour Collins
Breath taking Beautiful Nathan.....thanks for the sharing : )

Sharon Barker Tunnell
Sharon Barker Tunnell
Nathan, 'Love the pictures....makes me want to return to Alaska!

Elaine Posey Smart
Elaine Posey Smart
More fun pictures! What are your favorite foods in Alaska?

Deborah White
Deborah White
All I can say is WOW!

Linda Rogers Chambers
Linda Rogers Chambers
Enjoying these pictures so much. Keep having fun.

Susie Crouch
Susie Crouch
Miss you, Nathan! Glad you are having fun. Hello to Wendy.

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Nathan's B'Day!


Nathan and Wendy Pearlman are on a cruise in Alaska
HI, Dru. Today is Nathan Pearlman's Birthday. Can we say Happy B'Day to him on the blog? Thanks, Alvin Fox
Hey, Nathan, today is your day. We love you and appreciate your moderator skills displayed at our 50th Reunion. from Dru Smith Fuller on behalf of the CHS '59 blogosphere. Dru Smith Fuller
Here is the Birthday stream from Facebook. Nathan Pearlman is in Alaska to celebrate his birthday.

Erin Pearlman HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Julie Klotz Happy Birthday Pearl!!
Ben Tyber happy b-day you old fart!
Nathan Larry Pearlman Thank you for all the birthday wishes; I am fullfilling a life time dream and it doesn't get much better than that. Wendy is counting the days when she can return to the lower 48 and I am wishing the days didn't go by so fast. Oh well, isn't that what married life is about?
Elaine Posey Smart
Thought she had to talk you into going?!
Glad you are enjoying Alaska so-o much and having a great birthday!!
Jamie B. Ward
Yes I kinda remember the same thing that she had to talk you into going, sounds like you are enjoying it!
Robert Freeman Have a great b-day!
Jamie B. Ward Happy Birthday to you! How fun celebrating your Birthday in Alaska..
Elaine Posey Smart Happy Birthday!
Have a great celebration in Alaska!
Lisa Forgey Happy Birthday Nathan....hope you enjoy your day!
Pennie Richelson Pearlman HAPPY BIRTHDAY. I hope it's the best one ever.
Ben Wheeler happy birthday nathan


Anne Johnson and Nathan Pearlman