The person who notified us believes Ronald died in 1967 or 1968, and thinks he was most likely in the Army. If anyone has more definite information, please let us know. Thank you.
Freddie you are gone. Need to take a second of what I sing to the choir before I proced. The best things in life are free. Like your freindship and your humor. Did I ever tell you and John Parker how much I and Alan enjoyed the Civil War debate in 8th grade in Mrs. Patches class? Should have. I learned so much more about the cause and impact of America's most deadly war. More than I ever shared in debate. For your sake and John's " A Rebel Yell!" I very much remember the last time I saw and spoke with you at your parents Home. Was not that much time I find that you went across the barrier to the herafter. I'm sure you are comfortable and I pray make it not easier for me, but reach out and touch me when I need it. It would be welcome and I need all the help I can receive and know it.
John Hybarger came and got me that night. As he was apt to do a lot of times Some of my quiestest adventures started with John, Just like this; The words as I recall were Freddie Brown is back in town from the War. I wondered if you want to come along an dsay Hi?
I do not remember who got to his car first. I remember your dear MoM was glad, no Happy to see us. We talked a while, had a beer Ron" Freddie" Brown was and is an US Army, Vietnam Veteran. He always had a great way of telling a story complete with evpression of hand and face. His description of Mortar fire and tracesr seemed aalittle more like a 4th of July than most. Complete with animated head twisting and duckngi of head into shoulders. Near what we thought was the end Hybarger made a statement something about glad you're back safe and non the worse for wear. And you replied except for the snakes!
What? You said you're MoM thought it was a little strange you looked for them under the bed all the time. TIME OUT. We three talked another hour about fire crackers, car back fires, jumping to the ground and the VA. Now days I,m sure it would be PTSD. Not the first, not th last. Made my life here a whole lot better and while you may physcially be missing from this reunion I promise by my self or with John Hybarger to check for sankes and what are now called IED. Also Trip Wires and Punji Stick pits. I hope you were recovered and enjoying europe. They say it is a great place. Never been there. When we next meet the Streets will be guarde by Marines. We'll have to take a few off duty ones and a some of your army friends and have some Heavenly fun. Story tellers prefered, but thne I never take much exception to any one. See ya later when we meet again my friend.
I am so shocked Ron has not been with us since the late 60s. Ron and I were best friends in the 4th and 5th grades. I always consider him a friend through junior high and high school. He lived over by "Little John's Dairy" off Los Angeles street. I don't remember the exact street name but I could drive right to it today. Ron's mother and father were really elegant and classy people totally dedicated to raising their son properly. His mother in particular spent a lot of time with him. He always seem to have a better command of words and pronounced them more distinctly than any of us. It just seemed he was more academic. I always thought he would end up as a college professor at an Ivy League college. I think this is what Jim Killian was talking about when Ron would tell a story. I can still picture his distinct talk and his telling of stories. He could really use his facial expression and hands to augment the story.
He lived in a corner lot home meticulously furnished in a very practical way. His father built Ron a tree house wooden jungle gym in his back yard. I loved to go to Ron's and spend time there in the back yard. If you saw this structure you could see how his father dedicated himself to Ron's we'll being.
I feel bad that I took his friendship for granted and did not spend more time with him in high school. I am also Jealous Jim Killian and John Hybarger spent time with Ron when he got back from Vietnam. I guess that was the last time anyone saw him. It is too bad the world lost such an interesting and great guy.
Logene Fowler (Williams)
The person who notified us believes Ronald died in 1967 or 1968, and thinks he was most likely in the Army. If anyone has more definite information, please let us know. Thank you.
James Killian
Freddie you are gone. Need to take a second of what I sing to the choir before I proced. The best things in life are free. Like your freindship and your humor. Did I ever tell you and John Parker how much I and Alan enjoyed the Civil War debate in 8th grade in Mrs. Patches class? Should have. I learned so much more about the cause and impact of America's most deadly war. More than I ever shared in debate. For your sake and John's " A Rebel Yell!" I very much remember the last time I saw and spoke with you at your parents Home. Was not that much time I find that you went across the barrier to the herafter. I'm sure you are comfortable and I pray make it not easier for me, but reach out and touch me when I need it. It would be welcome and I need all the help I can receive and know it.
John Hybarger came and got me that night. As he was apt to do a lot of times Some of my quiestest adventures started with John, Just like this; The words as I recall were Freddie Brown is back in town from the War. I wondered if you want to come along an dsay Hi?
I do not remember who got to his car first. I remember your dear MoM was glad, no Happy to see us. We talked a while, had a beer Ron" Freddie" Brown was and is an US Army, Vietnam Veteran. He always had a great way of telling a story complete with evpression of hand and face. His description of Mortar fire and tracesr seemed aalittle more like a 4th of July than most. Complete with animated head twisting and duckngi of head into shoulders. Near what we thought was the end Hybarger made a statement something about glad you're back safe and non the worse for wear. And you replied except for the snakes!
What? You said you're MoM thought it was a little strange you looked for them under the bed all the time. TIME OUT. We three talked another hour about fire crackers, car back fires, jumping to the ground and the VA. Now days I,m sure it would be PTSD. Not the first, not th last. Made my life here a whole lot better and while you may physcially be missing from this reunion I promise by my self or with John Hybarger to check for sankes and what are now called IED. Also Trip Wires and Punji Stick pits. I hope you were recovered and enjoying europe. They say it is a great place. Never been there. When we next meet the Streets will be guarde by Marines. We'll have to take a few off duty ones and a some of your army friends and have some Heavenly fun. Story tellers prefered, but thne I never take much exception to any one. See ya later when we meet again my friend.
Eric Henn
I am so shocked Ron has not been with us since the late 60s. Ron and I were best friends in the 4th and 5th grades. I always consider him a friend through junior high and high school. He lived over by "Little John's Dairy" off Los Angeles street. I don't remember the exact street name but I could drive right to it today. Ron's mother and father were really elegant and classy people totally dedicated to raising their son properly. His mother in particular spent a lot of time with him. He always seem to have a better command of words and pronounced them more distinctly than any of us. It just seemed he was more academic. I always thought he would end up as a college professor at an Ivy League college. I think this is what Jim Killian was talking about when Ron would tell a story. I can still picture his distinct talk and his telling of stories. He could really use his facial expression and hands to augment the story.
He lived in a corner lot home meticulously furnished in a very practical way. His father built Ron a tree house wooden jungle gym in his back yard. I loved to go to Ron's and spend time there in the back yard. If you saw this structure you could see how his father dedicated himself to Ron's we'll being.
I feel bad that I took his friendship for granted and did not spend more time with him in high school. I am also Jealous Jim Killian and John Hybarger spent time with Ron when he got back from Vietnam. I guess that was the last time anyone saw him. It is too bad the world lost such an interesting and great guy.
Ron please forgive me for not being there.