"Robert J. " Boltz Pe

Ed et al,

I agree with we need to clean out the "Establishment" of Washington. The do nothing Congress of yesteryear cannot hold a candle to the vacationing gentlemen of today. It would be nice to work two weeks then take one off all the time. Then just to show they did something they pass the 60th umteen bill to repeal the ACA. Sic.

Robert J. Grosch

Jerry,

Well said. I want to tell you a short story...I sent an Email to my mailing list regarding the failure of Congress to pass "Kates's Law" (A Young woman killed by an Illegal alien (in San Francisco) who was deported 6 times and Allowed to return). It showed how ICE & SF weren't doing their jobs.

I immediately receive to emails back. One from a liberal friend who said "Bob if you are going to send out political emails...take me off your list,please". The other from a conservative friend who said..."That's the problem Bob, Liberals don't give a shit".

Wow, the divide is greater than I thought. 

Gerald F. Jr. Johnson

W. David III Eckard

Sorry guys, just can't resist:

Col. Bill Usmc (Ret. ) Symolon

It's OK, Dave, as long as they still look older than me !

Henry Faryna

Col Bill, Clark, John Lynch, Ed Carpenter, Jay Repetto and all the others that I have not listed, here is a note of thanks for your continued efforts to keep us together. Jim Sinclair - thanks for the write-up about your summer semester in 1966; Hal Marshall thanks for thinking of me - looking forward to join you in a toast for Stu Smith.  Jerry Johnson - save 10 minutes to share a conversation with me about days on the farm before PMC.  Gordon Hanscom - a fellow transportation officer- looking forward to some conversations at the reunion.  Can't name everyone in this short memo...but I am looking forward to saying Hi to all. 

I know all on the reunion list are looking forward to getting together for this - perhaps the most significant reunion of all.  Just ordered the $18 Grey PMC reunion sweatshirt - even though I was rarely in proper uniform at PMC.  I did get reformed a bit during my 3 years active duty in Korea - and later, after a 14 year break in service, in the NY Army National Guard for 19 years as a combat logistician for a heavy Division (42ID Mech).  Henry Faryna - Bath, NY

Col. Bill Usmc (Ret. ) Symolon

Henry,  As long as you wear that new Gray Sweatshirt...and get a good haircut...you will be back in Uniform !

HoooRrahhh.  See ya soon.   Bill

Hal Marshall

Bill,Kevin, Clark, Owl, Ed et. all. The last few days have been "interesting" to say the least. Chatham country (Savannah) was under a mandatory evacuation order effective till 1700 yesterday. We have been in Tennessee since Thursday and are waiting for power to be restored to our area before driving home. Based on our limited knowledge of damage and status of power makes it impractical to attend our reunion.  Maura and I are deeply saddened but need to focus on our current situation.  Have a great time and enjoy all the festivities. 

D. Clark Wonderland

Hal,

Completely understand.  Glad you Maura and your family are safe.  Savanah took quite a hit based on the news we see.  Be well, be safe and we'll talk in a week or two to see how you are making out. 

Clark

Edward F. Jr. Farrell

Hal,

More4 inportant that you and Maura are safe!  There will be time in the future to get together and catch up.  Good Luck and my prayers are with you both.  Be well and if there is anything I can ndo to help please don't think twice give me a call.

Henry Faryna

Col Bill, Clark and all,  I am also not going to be able to make the reunion.  My wife went into the hospital today for some tests.  She will be all right and it is not life threatening - but one has to be vigilent whenever a hospital is involved.  Was going to bring in the TKE pledge paddle I received in 1966 for folks to check out thier signatures and the signatures of several brothers no longer with us.  Will have to wait for a better time.  Will miss not being able to see everyone.  Clark - see if you can claim the tickets I paid for .. for someone else to use. I paid for one ticket for all of our recommended events including the Friday evening cocktail party, the football game, and the Saturday evening dinner and dance.  Henry Faryna

Theodore R. Zak

Henry, sorry to hear the news, but I do understand the importance of supporting your wife.  I would definately do the same after 48 years of being married.  Hope to see you in the future.

D. Clark Wonderland

Henry, 

Completely understand. Wives and family ALWAYS come first. You and she will be in our thoughts and prayers. I'll be at registration tomorrow and check on the tickets etc.

Take care of the home fires.

YITB

Clark

Edward F. Jr. Farrell

Henry,

Sorry to hear your not going to be able to make the Reunion.  More important to take care of Your wife and Family. My best wishes for her speedy recovery, I will keep her in my prayers.  There will be other Reunions and we still have to help, Col Bill, with the Last Man Standing.  Stay well!

Theodore R. Zak

A warning to all my classmates.  I AM ON MY WAY TO OUR REUNION !  I really look foward to seeing all those who helped mold me into what I am..  Without all your friendships and acquantences I sure I wouldn't be the person I became.  I celebrate all my classmates with the first toast of many !

Larry Geter

THANK YOU Reunion Committee for a great job! It is very much appreciated.

What a priviledge it is to be a member of Class of '66. Thank you all for the great memories and fellowship!

God bless and Semper Fi!!!

Larry

Charles L. Eichenberg, Jr

Stephen Alinikoff

My sincerest thanks to all the members of the reunion committee, for getting us all together. I for one will never forget my years at PMC and what I learned. I came out far better than when I entered. My best wishes to all the class of "66" 

Robert J. Grosch

Thanks for everything 50th reunion guys. Highlight for me was seeing Jan Zarkin (Zippy). Talk about guts....God Bless You Old Friend!

Yours in the Bond

Bobby TKE

Col. Bill Usmc (Ret. ) Symolon

My Dittos to John Lynch and all the Reunion Committee members.  Fantastic job and surely a "never again" opportunity to see so many of our classmates together.  Zoomer, sorry we didn't get to visit more.  Zan and Jim Lees, so glad you were able to make it.  To All:  Semeper Fi !   Bill

Kevin W. Kissling

A salute and a big “thank you” to John Lynch and the members of the Reunion Committee. Your efforts resulted in a truly wonderful experience for all of us attending our 50^th Class Reunion. The reunion weekend was filled with true camaraderie, emotion, and yes, courage.  It made me realize how very proud I am to be a member of PMC’s Class of 1966.    As the late, great Tito Mambo always said “until we all meet again, God Bless!”

Joseph M. Kielb

Great job by the entire committee.Enjoyed all the activities and renewing friendships. Bill S in full dress uniform was best of show. Enjoyed it

Robert J. Grosch

Gerald F. Jr. Johnson

Guys;

So sorry that Curtie an I missed the 50th. I understand that it was a terriffic event.

Curtie remains remarkable, and is doing extremely well subsequent to her surgery.

Unexpectedly, my right hip implant got infected (again), and I landed in the hospital for 3 + weeks and had 4 surgeries - 1 for 7 1/2 hours to clean out the old hip hardware, and then 3 more to address the Compartment Syndrome of my left Deltoid muscle that resulted from lying on my side for the 7 1/2 hours of surgery. I was very fortunate not to have lost my left arm.

Now on crutches and a Pic Line. More surgery on 11-14 to remove the temporary antibiotic hip, and then install the "permanent hardware". Should be OK in a couple of years!!!

Best to all,

Jerry

George W. Graner

What a good time we all had reminiscing and remembering all those who were not there. Our reunion committee planned an outstanding day and half and there were many good laughs. I am so sorry that several classmates who were planning on attending could not due to things above their control. I surely was fun being with the "Best Class" 66  

I posted this on the 17th, but to my page.  Must be old age.  Best to all. George