Theodore R. Zak

Very sorry to hear about Joe.  He is a classmate and fraternity brother.  Let' all prayer for him and his family.

Robert J. Grosch

Col. Bill Usmc (Ret. ) Symolon

Another terrible loss from our Class.  It's getting so I dread opening these Forum messages anymore.  Joe was too good to die so soon.  We're all getting there, but it still seems too soon.  God Bless.  Semper Fi.

Steve Tochterman

Very sorry to ear of Joe's passing. He was a great guy and I remember fondly the great times we had on campus and TKE parties. He's been described by Col. Bill as strong and tough and he was all of that but as I got to know him he had a humorous and gentle side. I would describe him as a gauntlet in a velvet glove. Strong core, great guy. God bless him and his family. He's with "the One in whom we live and move and have our being." RIP Joe.see you on the oter side!

Robert J. Grosch

James D. Dunbar

All - although it is a day late (I just got it last night!) you may all want to go to the following site to see a beautiful tribute for Memorial day. Go to http://worriersanonymous.org/share/mansions.htm. It is a little over 8 minutes of video. Enjoy.

Jim

Henry Faryna

Hi Everyone,  Lets start a conversation about the reunion coming up in January 2022 in Florida.  My wife and I are going.  It is a great facility and location and it is definately a high end venue - the three days cost just over $900 just for the room.

However there are a LOT of reasons why I decided to sign up and give my credit card number a few days ago..

 * First of all is that it would cost me a lot more to drive around the United States rent motel rooms, and visit my buddies and classmates at their homes - it is not practical - that's why reunions are held - a commonly recognized time to get together for all that is best for all and the lowest cost option.

*Secondly (and most importently) we are all in our late 70's.  I will be 77 in September and can get around OK for now - but we all know that  the fountain of youth is starting to run dry.  I remember  the meeting in the auditorium in the first week at PMC when (it might have been President Moll) we were told to look at the person to our left and to our right.  Then we were told that that person would not be there when we graduate.  The same is true today.  Sieze the moment - it will not occur again.

* I have missed  just about all of our class reunions because there was always something else going on in my life that seemed to take precedence.  Now I truely regret those decisions,  I realize that our time at PMC was the most impactful period in the molding of who I am and my ability to survive well in this crazy world and stand firm when the sky is falling all around me.  It was our classmates and the shared rook training that gave us a bedrock survivability.  PMC was old school:  integrety --- personal honesty ---  your word is your bond ---, dedication to duty --- General  Order #1 ( I will not leave my post until properly relieved) --- and all the rest  ... timeless GOOD STUFF.   Classmates helped us through PMC and made it fun - we learned one of the most valuable lessons in life -  ALWAYS  HAVE FUN AND BE RESOURCEFUL IN GETTING THROUGH THE SITUATION YOU ARE IN.  Not many folks in the general US population ever learned this - but then not many folks went to a school like PMC as a cadet.

THINK IT OVER CAREFULLY  Overcome any negative thoughts, open up to the idea of quality moments with the PMC crew.  Book a more reasonably priced place, a motel, a VRBO or whatever if you prefer.  It does not matter.  Just come and join us.  Lets take advantage of this event  while we are physically able to do so.            

                COME AND MAKE IT HAPPEN -- PMC REUNION  FLORIDA IN JANUARY 2022

Henry Faryna

John (Jay) Repetto

I agree with Henry, we now have 11 confirmed attendees (physically booked rooms)

Jack Brower

Doc DeGroat

Henry Faryna

Walt Hempel

Pellegrini

Repetto

Symolon

Travers

Tochterman

Troman

Wonderland

I have called dozen others and have at least a 1/2 dozen who plan to attend.  Once they book rooms I will add to the conformed list.

See all in January

Robert J. Grosch

Robert J. Grosch

I am looking for Dave Irons and Bill Yarnal,  close friends of Pete Rohana... Chick Goebel just informed me that Pete just died. HE WANTS ME TO GET IN TOUCH  WITH DAVE AND BILLY....Terrible news... He was a TKE BROTHER..good friend and a teammate. Chick will tell us more. Sad very sad.

D. Clark Wonderland

Several Classmates forwarded the Obituary for Pete Rohana.  I have added the like to the "In Memory Page..  Here are the details concerning visitation.  The Service and interment will be private.

Visitation: Monday, August 30th from 6:00-8:00PM at the Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Ltd., Middletown (Rte. #352) & Knowlton Rds., Middletown Twp., Media, PA 19063.

Services and Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations designated in honor of Pete may be made as follows: Widener University Athletics: To donate online, please visit https://give.widener.edu Checks payable to Widener University Athletics can be sent to Michael Felici, Widener University, One University Place, 320 Old Main, Chester, PA, 19013 Legal Aid Society of Southeastern Pennsylvania: To donate online, please visit LASP Checks payable to LASP can be sent to 625 Swede St., Norristown, PA, 19401

Joseph M. Kielb

I know this is a forum for the classmates of the  Great Class of 1966 but I had to make this one time post.

I had to thank all classmates and faternity brothers for all the cards,visits and up- lifting phone calls made to Joe over the last year while he was fighting cancer. Honestly, it meant so much to him to hear from so many classmates. You really are all "true brothers" ! Our family thanks all who were able to come to Joe's funeral services. While we were sad , your support  and  PMC stories brought a smile to our faces and some comfort to our spirit. Just wanted you to know that we do believe that the class of 1966 is The Greatest Class.

Alexia Kielb and family

Edward F. Jr. Farrell

We are going to have a group of Classmates meet for Lunch on July 14, 2023 at Noon!  We are meeting at the Riverwinds Restaurant ; 1075 Riverwinds Drive  West Deptford, New Jersey 08086.  Currently 11 Classmates have said they will be there.  If you are going to be in the Greatet Philadelphia Area around the 14 th of July and want to come to lunch with us please call Ed Farrell, check the Class List Jay Repetto has just published and give him a call.  Thanks Ed Farrell.

Walter T. Hempel

I would like to attend but Mary Beth and I will be in Alaska on a 10 day tour.  

Edward F. Jr. Farrell

Sounds great!  Just one word of warning, don't pet any of the Large White Bears! They are not really friendly.  Be well and enjoy our biggest State in the union!  Take some pictures please!  We wil take pictures and post them through  Clark Wonderland, and yes he has promised to not post them up- side down.

Edward F. Jr. Farrell

Sorry to inform all of our Classmates we have lost one of our Classmates;  Mike Bolinsky passed away at the end of last Month!  His wife Natalie call to give me the details of his burial details and ask any Classmates who can make it, Mike will be buried at thenArneytown Veterans Cemetery Heliport in Wrighstown, New Jersey 08562.  
This  area is located in  The Brgadier General William C. Doyle Memorial cemetery.  The burial will take place at 
10:00 AM on Steptember 30, 2022.

Col. Bill Usmc (Ret. ) Symolon

This is a sad shock to my system.  So sorry to hear of Mike's passing.  A good man who will be missed by all who knew him.  God Bless.   

    Semper Fi,  Bill Symolon

John (Jay) Repetto

I want to thank everyone for the great birthday wishes from the "Best Class".  We just finished our Florida get together and had a great time.  We will get pictures and post on the site.  Be safe and thanks to all, Jay

William R. Omlor

Hi All, Just a note that our classmate Michael C. Seigfried passed away on Jan. 3, 2023.

May he RIP.

Edward F. Jr. Farrell

Rest In Peace Michael Siegfried!

D. Clark Wonderland

Thank you all for your Many messages wishing me a Happy Birthday!  These messages are VERY MUCH appreciated and made my day!

"66 is REALLY the Best Class !  

A brief commercial:  There is still room on the Alaska Cruise in JUNE!

Mark you calendars NOW for Jan. 2024.  Jay Repetto is cooking up another Mini Reunion in Fla.   They have been fun every year and they would be more FUN if YOU were there.

EVERY time our Class gets together, the conversations and comradery pick up like we left PMC yesterday.  

Bless you ALL and your families!!!!!

Theodore R. Zak

This year marks 50 years since the official end of the Vietnam War.  34 million served and 58279 service men made the ultimate sacrifice.  I thank God for their sacrifice so I can live and grow old.  In addition I thank all those who severed in Vietnam and died later.  During this Memorial Day we honor all who made the ultimate sacrifice so others can have freedom.  Thank you Dave, Bill and Dennis !  You will never be forgotten.  God Bless America.

Edward F. Jr. Farrell

If you look at the current pictures from the last Dinner at the Riverwinds Restaurant there are two group pictures.  The first group are the Classmates who attended.

Classmates Standing by the Flag, from Left-to Right

Paul Rosselle, Fred McGUINEY, Jac Brower, Fkag, Rick Perry, Fary Grace, Walt Hemphill, Gary Beauregard, Reynold Comstock.

Classmates Sitting

Ed Farrell, Doc DeGroat, Bill Symolon, Henry Farenia, Gerry Johnson.

Classmates on the Floor:

Dave Irons, Jay Repetto

Ladies Standing:  from left to right!

Elaine Perry, Linda Payten, Jsren Comstock, Colleen Repetto, Paulette Symolon, Cathy McGUINEY.

Ladies Sitting:

Mary Beth Hemphill, Stemie Farrell, Nancy Brower, Nancy Grace, Rachael DeGroat.

Edward F. Jr. Farrell

Dave Iron's a great supporter of all the outings we have had for the last several years.  Congratulations to you Dave, you have made us all very proud and maybe a little skip in our step this last few days!  Thank you for your encouragement and being such a great Classmate!

Edward F. Jr. Farrell

Look forward to the Classmates getting together!  Please take a moment and say a prayer for Gary Beauregard's  wife, who will be operated on in New York on the 22nd of this Month!  We all support each other and when one us needs then we all help!  That is why we are the BEST of 1966!