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If you attended our 50th reunion, check your mailboxes. You will be receiving (or may already have received) a CD of all pictures the photographer took at the reunion. This disc is meant to be opened on the computer in order to view and print. Should you have problems opening the file, go to EXPLORE and open the drive into which the disc was inserted. We hope you enjoy!!!
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UPDATE ON JOHN TRAETTA
John's sister Agatha emailed me that John went home from rehab in mid November. At this time he is now able to walk slowly with a walker. He is very determined to have a full recovery.
Keep John in your prayers. We know his indomitable spirit will get him through this trial.
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CONDOLENCES
Sheldon Weill's wife, Rochelle, passed away Saturday, February 4 from lung disease. The funeral be held in Forest Hills Tuesday, Feb. 7 with burial at Mount Hebron following services.
If you wish to send condolences to Shelly, his address is:
147 Brandywine Lane, Wayne, PA 19087
Since many of you have expressed an interest in getting together again in 5 years, we are considering meeting in a convenient restaurant, perhaps in Manhattan, at that time. Before any planning will begin, we need to know how many of you would support this. At this time our thoughts are to find a restaurant that can offer a private room, or area, and would offer several choices for meals. I will place a survey on the menu so you can respond. Remember, this is all very preliminary and would depend on the responses we receive.
Look for the survey soon!
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Near the bottom, as you scroll down, are the words. The first stanza frequently comes to mind at sundown...
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If any of you have ever been to a military funeral in which taps was played; this brings out a new meaning of it.
Here is something Every American should know. Until I read this, I didn't know, but I checked it out and it's true:
We in the United States have all heard the haunting song, 'Taps'. It's the song that gives us the lump in our throats and usually tears in our eyes.
But, do you know the story behind the song? If not, I think you will be interested to find out about its humble beginnings.
Reportedly, it all began in 1862 during the Civil War, when Union Army Captain Robert Elli was with his men near Harrison's Landing in Virginia . The Confederate Army was on the other side of the narrow strip of land.
During the night, Captain Elli heard the moans of a soldier who lay severely wounded on the field. Not knowing if it was a Union or Confederate soldier, the Captain decided to risk his life and bring the stricken man back for medical attention. Crawling on his stomach through the gunfire, the Captain reached the stricken soldier and began pulling him toward his encampment.
When the Captain finally reached his own lines, he discovered it was actually a Confederate soldier, but the soldier was dead. The Captain lit a lantern and suddenly caught his breath and went numb with shock. In the dim light, he saw the face of the soldier. It was his own son. The boy had been studying music in the South when the war broke out. Without telling his father, the boy enlisted in the Confederate Army. The following morning, heartbroken, the father asked permission of his superiors to give his son a full military burial, despite his enemy status. His request was only partially granted.The Captain had asked if he could have a group of Army band members play a funeral dirge for his son at the funeral.
The request was turned down since the soldier was a Confederate.
But, out of respect for the father, they did say they could give him only one musician.
The Captain chose a bugler. He asked the bugler to play a series of musical notes he had found on a piece of paper in the pocket of the dead youth's uniform. This wish was granted.
The haunting melody, we now know as 'Taps' used at military funerals was born. The words are:
Day is done.
Gone the sun.
From the lakes
From the hills.
From the sky.
All is well.
Safely rest.
God is nigh.
Fading light.
Dims the sight.
And a star.
Gems the sky.
Gleaming bright.
From afar.
Drawing nigh.
Falls the night.
Thanks and praise.
For our days.
Neath the sun
Neath the stars.
Neath the sky
As we go.
This we know.
God is nigh.
I too have felt the chills while listening to 'Taps' but I have never seen all the words to the song until now. I didn't even know there was more than one verse. I also never knew the story behind the song and I didn't know if you had either so I thought I'd pass it along.
I now have an even deeper respect for the song than I did before.
Remember Those Lost and Harmed While Serving Their Country.
Also Remember Those Who Have Served And Returned; and for those presently serving in the Armed Forces.
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To Our February Friends
Ralph Solimano 2/2
Janet Cohen Miller 2/3
Pearl Yoselowitz Schulson 2/6
Sandra Messing Linder 2/8
Paula Sohmer Small 2/8
Susan Messing Hirsh 2/9
Florence Myerson 2/9
Bill Fritz 2/10
Ronnie Stolper Phillips 2/12
Gloria Bird Kovacs 2/13
Walter Blanco 2/13
Joel Berger 2/15
Robert Stewart 2/17
Edward Bergen 2/20
Marty Kurtz 2/20
Richard Rogoff 2/20
Elliott Miller 2/22
Raeffela Pappacena 2/27
Barry Shlimowitz Saxon 2/27
Susan Hill 2/28
Anita Anazagasty Ruiz 2/29
SO ENJOY THIS DAY WHILE IT LASTS.
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"IN MY LIFE"
There are places I remember,
All my life, though some have changed,
Some forever, not for better,
Some have gone and some remain.
All these places had their moments,
With lovers and friends I still can recall.
Some are dead and some are living...
In my life I loved them all.
"In My Life" written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney
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We all take different paths in life,
but no matter where we go,
we take a little of each other everywhere.
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