Edward R. Jr. Taddeo

Our prayers go out to Ed and his family.  

Robert J. Grosch

Eddie, Wow I'm in shock guy, Going through this trama my thoughts go back; remembering things about you and what you accomplished since our graduation..  These random thought,.. I want to share with you and our claasmates. (In no particular order).Your positive attitude now... is the you I know. 

I remember seeing you at the 50th,.... You, Chic and I had a great conversation.  I jokingly said to you and Chic, "You guys chose the wrong fraternity", (Theta Chi), 

I remember seeing a picture of you (Major Carpenter) standing in front of your Huey. Thinking about the PMC Flight program that started you on your way. Over the years I called you "Sky King" as a reminder that I was proud of you.  Over the years you told me about your becoming a Helicopter Senior Flight Instruction in civilian life. "Eddie must be a first rate talent",I thought...Years later I asked you "How's the Helicopter Instructor going Eddie"?...I remember him looked at me with a smile and said "I'm a Jet Instructor now Bobby". 

On Facebook last year I saw you on your "Hog"...I remember commenting below the picture..."Need for Speed Eddie".

During Hurricane Irma, you took the time to ask us with an e-mail (classmates) to check in with how we all are doing....  That's typical of you.... God Bless You... get, well soon!

Charles L. Eichenberg, Jr

Ed, I am so sorry to hear about your accident. I had a motorcycle accident abour 40 years ago and escaped with only a broken leg. I pray for your recovery and know that you will come through this. You are a tough guy and will not let this get you down. Hang in there brother and keep the faith.

Jeffrey Travers

Hey Ed,

Sorry  and distressed after Ed Farrell's call about your accident.  You are one of our class leaders.  As such you always put others before your self.  Example of your leadership, when the hurricane hit, you called all of our classmates in Florida and notified the rest of us as to their status.

I hope and pray that you recover quickly.

Having just had cardiac valve replacement surgery, I can emphase with you on the steep hill you will have to climb.  I know you will reach the summit.

Thinking of you constantly,

Jeff

Edward F. Jr. Farrell

Andy Patten and Ed Farrell went to see Ed Carpenter in the Hospital yesterday.  The man has an inner strength that comes with the Title:" Member of the PMC Class of 1966"!  He came out of another Suegery!  He asked to be sat-up, and wanted a sip of water so he could talk to us.  He has already set a bet with Gerry Johnson as to who will walk first.  Both of them are strong and are pulling for one another.  I personally would like to thak all of our Classmate's for thier prayers and good wishes expressed to me and that I have passed on to both of them.  So all of you know the Florida Group of our Classmates have called in and thanked all for thier concern during the Storm.  They have responded that they are all well and maybe next year we can all meet in FLA.

Ed C is still living on the edge, as he told his wife that he plans to ride with Jim McCall in October, with a low voice she said:  Ya Ed and by the end of September you will be jumping rope out in this Hospial's Hallway.  I laughed, ED gave me a dirty look.  It made my day!!!  ED has his own ideas when he will accomplish what he wants.  It was great to see him and talk to him and his wife.  Should any of you get a chance, pick up a few get well cards, send them to thier Home Addresses, I'm sure thier wives will make sure they get them.  Let them know that you are pulling for thier recoveries.

Listen, none of you have broken fingers, if you have an i-phone you can call any Classmate anywhere in the USA and if you don't talk for more than an hour you bill will absorb it.  Let's make an attempt to contact one of our Classmates every month, especially those you trhink about and do nothing to reach out to them, if only to ask them how they are feeling and doing??????  Yes we all have our own lives, but just think how much we could enrich them, and a Classmate we have not seen or talk to in all these years?????

DO THE RIGHT THING!

Walter L. Nocito

WaltWhat a terrific idea. You can count me in.

Jeffrey Travers

Great idea.  Wilco!

Hal Marshall

I'm in! BZ for the call strategy, Ed.

John J. Lynch

Couldn't have said it better myself. In the true Spirit of the Best Class we should continue to lift each other up everyday. Can't wait for the Gerry & Ed race. 

D. Clark Wonderland

This is from Larry Geter.  I think a lot of us agree with Larry.  The NFL: Players; Owners and NFL Staff, just don't get it.  They are playing a game; the make a lot of money from fans; they are a business.  It's entertainment not politics.  The majorty of the players couldn't get a real job except minimum wage because they don't have an education, they were pushed through High School and College without attending classes or taking test.  I'm there, are you?

 From aA Marine:

I'm there...

Everyone,

If you feel the way I do, you will probably be interested in the info below:

      For those of you who were insulted by the NFL players actions in regards to the National Anthem; here is something you can do to voice your opinion. It is totally contradictory to complain about the players kneeling, sitting or not being present for the National Anthem and continue to support the NFL. After all, the fans do support the players salaries!

      Veterans are asking for a National boycott of the NFL on Sunday November 12th, Veterans Day Weekend. Boycott all NFL football telecasts, ticket holders should not attend any games; let the teams play in empty stadiums. Pass this post along to all your friends and family. Honor our military, some of whom come home with the American Flag draped over their coffins. Continue with the weekly boycott of televised games.

Kevin,

 Thanks for sharing - I am in!  As a young Corporal in Vietnam I served in combat operations with Lima Company 3dBn 4thMar - foxhole life is an experience that is never forgotten.  I knew too many of my friends who were killed and wounded (1966-67) and I still remember them fondly.  I know I am very lucky to be alive today as I was able to come home after my Vietnam tour and then I spent 35 years as a Marine and was fortunate to fly F4/A4 aircraft the rest of my time on active duty.

  The day I came back I went from the airport to the funeral parlor, as we held the memorial service for 2/Lt Tommy Shannon who was in the Army and was killed in action - Tommy was my wife's cousin.  Then we went to the cemetery to bury him and then we came back to the house for the wake.  That's when Uncle Carl asked me about my tour in Vietnam, but before I could answer he began telling me of his combat experiences.  I ended up holding him as he wept remembering his hand-to-hand combat ops against the Germans, recalling the 7 bullet holes that hit his canteen, rifle and ripped through his trench coat and trousers during one extended engagement that lasted for hours.  Through his tears he looked at me and stated "Why I was alive I will never know."  That happened to him in 1917!  

   So, for 50 years he kept those stories to himself, but every time I came home to Minnesota on leave he would talk to me and tell me more stories - he would cry, and I would hold and comfort him.  He never married and always looked forward to my leave periods to Minnesota.  Uncle Carl Peterson and I became very close through his remaining days and I am so grateful I can always inform my children and grandchildren of what he accomplished in combat - he remains a hero in my eyes for what he did in WW I.  I never told him one Vietnam story, but I know I was so privileged to know how he felt regarding his combat ops in the Great War.   (As an aside, Gretchen's Dad was a Marine Corps Corporal during the Battle of Okinawa in WWII - he and I shared a very close bond due to our combat experiences as Corporals).   

  So, I find the untoward actions of those in the NFL/NBA to be absolutely smarmy and insulting to all of us who have proudly served our Country and particularly to those who gave their lives to defend our freedoms.  My extended family served in WW I, WW II, Korea, Vietnam and the Gulf War, so I am particularly disappointed in the ridiculous protest actions by millionaires who play a "game" for their livelihood, and have no concept of sacrifice or knowing the privilege of serving our Nation 24/7 when it needs us to demonstrate the courage to serve when called upon.  

     I will pass this info on to a very wide audience within PACFLT/C7F/C3F staffs as I am certain your note will resonate with many of us who respect our Nation's Flag and our National Anthem.  I still get tears in my eyes when I also hear echo taps as I think back to those whom I have known who served with me and died in combat operations or were killed in aircraft crashes or in unfortunate training accidents.  We share a camaraderie bond that those who have never served can never understand - that's their loss.  That's why we defend each other in fire fights, jump on grenades to protect others in our units from being harmed and we will always mourn those who were not fortunate enough to come back to the greatest country on earth.  God Bless America!  

   Thanks again for sharing.  Please take care,

Semper fi

Lyin'

W. J. Wesley, SES

Executive Director Plans and Policy

COMPACFLT (N5)

(808) 471-5790

Everyone,

If you feel the way I do, you will probably be interested in the info below:

Subject: tell your friend

      For those of you who were insulted by the NFL players actions in regards to the National Anthem; here is something you can do to voice your opinion. It is totally contradictory to complain about the players kneeling, sitting or not being present for the National Anthem and continue to support the NFL. After all, the fans do support the players salaries!

      Veterans are asking for a National boycott of the NFL on Sunday November 12th, Veterans Day Weekend. Boycott all NFL football telecasts, ticket holders should not attend any games; let the teams play in empty stadiums. Pass this post along to all your friends and family. Honor our military, some of whom come home with the American Flag draped over their coffins. Continue with the weekly boycott of televised games.

      Regards,

      Kevin McCann

Edward F. Jr. Farrell

To All;

Personally, I turn off the NFL Games in my house.  Also I refuse to buy the Products that are advertise and support the NFL.  I refuse to go to any Games, or buy tickets for them.  The players are a group of idiots that think they a owed a living!  Most of them burn through the money they make and when the NFL is no longer part of their lives they are usual on the Street or in Jail.  They say they are fighting Social In justice and want better for their PEOPLE.  Yet do they go to the neighborhoods and cast out the Drug Dealers, help the Children to understand the chance to get out is through EDUCATION!  Teach them not to fall into the Drug Rut of easy money and killing the competition with a stolen Gun, rather compete in the Classroom, and on the athletic Fields.  In the Sixties they were give the tools for a free Education from Pre-School, to include Breakfast and Lunch, to graduation from High School.  Many of the Large and Ivy lager Schools offered several Seats and a Free ride to study through and including a doctoral Program.

Today it is unnecessary to say: But I didn't have the same chances as the White Kid on the other side of town!  That is crap!  Some of the White Kids came from bad neighborhoods and made their way out, because they were will to do what it took to get out and make a different life for themselves.  Will it's not easy, NO IT IS NOT, but it can be done.  I'm not boring anyone with what I had to do, let's just say it can be done if you want to do it.

Our Education at Pennsylvania Military College, was more than One Could Ask For; it was a perparation for life with the where with all to make decisions.  Yes! I will not tune into the NFL on November 12 or any other time until they start to show the respect to our Vetrains, Country, Flag, President, Police Dept., Firefighters, and any other First Responders who protect and serve our Country.

To all of my Classmates, be well my Brothers, Pray for our Classmates who are not doing as well and let them know you are pulling for them.  Reach out and call a Classmate today and remember where we came from and what we can do together.  Two Weeks it will be HOME COMING, those who can make it, see you there, those who can not I will be thinking of you, those who have gone before us I will raise a Glass in Your Honor so you will always be remembered!

Robert J. Grosch

FYI...I Stand For the National Anthem. 

Walter L. Nocito

As a season ticket holder for the Packers, I have let my extreme disappointment  at both the Packers and the NFL be know in no uncertain terms. I have not and will not again watch a game on TV not will I purcajse from the sponsersnlist that has circulated on the net. AS for my tickets, The Packers have two classes of season ticket holders. My package has only two home games one of witch I have already been too, but the other will go naked without me.

Frank Platt (Platt)

I am in complete agreement with you all.  I already will not watch those dirt bags anymore.  Proud of you all and I stand for our flag and national anthem with you brothers.

Charles L. Eichenberg, Jr

Amen to everything theb'66ers said. I am totally finished watching any NFL team. Furthmore, I refuse to buy anything from the business that sponser the NFL games. Screw both of them.

Stephen Alinikoff

Not only do I stand for the National Anthem, I still feel the emotion. After all we have been given, and for all who have sacrificed ultimately, one has to be a totally selfish, spoiled and self absorbed person not to honor the symbols that represent what is good and right in our country.

Col. Bill Usmc (Ret. ) Symolon

I am not surprised to read your comments and I too stand with our Class of '66 in their feelings about this NFL shamefulness.  How can men who live such lives of good fortune disprespect the country and flag that gave them their opportunities?  Semper Fi.

Paul J. Stein

I guess we were raised properly. I am glad I sold my Steeler Rights to tickets last year after owning them for 43 years.  Enough is enough.    

Keep up with the messages. I am behind your comments so far. I know you won't let me down.

James D. Dunbar

To all,

Sorry you have not heard from me in a long time and I was not able to attend the reunion (although I really wanted to!).

Your posts regarding the NFL don't go far enough!  The current generation of young adults have many that do not show any patriotism.  A lot have never been taught! They talk during the pledge of allegiance.  They do not place a hand over their heart during the national anthem. Many are for the most part ambivalent to any respect or honors for/to a veteran, active duty person, or their flag.

During military funeral honors, the cemetery manager routinely must tell the families to render honors during taps with at least a hand over their heart or a military salute.  Even when told, some do not. That ignorance applies to many of the funeral directors and their staffs as well.

Our Legion team is now doing military honors at 4 to 6 military funerals PER WEEK in our 5 counties in SW Missouri. It is amazing and disappointing to see so much lack of respect there is. But, I see the same when I go to other locations around the country.

On another topic - if any of you read military history, there are a lot of good books. One of the latest I have read that some of you may be interested in is "Ghost Soldiers".  During World War II, the Japanese soldier was told that anyone who surrendered was less than human. As McArthur was beginning his battle for Leyte, prison camp commanders were told to execute all prisoners whether military or civilian rather than any possibility of rescue. Ghost Soldiers is the story of the first combat mission of the Army Rangers - to go 40 miles behind enemy lines and rescue over 2,000 prisoners held in a prison camp where 1,000s of Japanese troops are within a few miles of the camp. With the rangers supplemented by Philippine partisans, they complete the rescue!  It is a story that holds your attention while you read it.

Jim

Edward F. Jr. Farrell

While a member of Q-5, we had a saying, "A UNITED SPIRIT CAN NOT BE BEATEN" !  Our Class has that United Spirit!  I will always stand with my Classmates, and Brothers in Arms.  Be well and take care of yourselves and your Families. 

Edward F. Jr. Farrell

For the Classmates making the run to Phoenixville on Thursday November 9, 2017:  We are meeting at O'grady's, 273 Schuylkill Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460 at 11;30 AM..WE WILL LEAVE THERE AND GO TO THE PHOENIXVILLE HOSPITAL 140 Nutt Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460  Please make sure you contact me for any up dates or room changes.

Ed is under some heavy sedation from time to time due to his current medical condition.  If for any reason you can't make this one there will be other in the near future.  Thanks for your help!

Charles L. Eichenberg, Jr

Since I live in Florida it is impossible for me to attend; however, I think of Ed often. Please tell him that I am pulling for him. He will recover - it may take some time but he will make it. God bless, Ed.

Charlie

Edward F. Jr. Farrell

Charlie,

Have talked too many of our Classmates and all have asked me to do the same for them.  I will attempt to tell Ed about everyone's concern for his recovery, please keep praying it is bound to help!  You take care of your self and your Family and I will call you to let you know how Ed is doing.

Edward F. Jr. Farrell

Ed Carpenter greet his five Classmates, when we went to visit him in the Hospital, Are you fellows LOST?  we found him to be in good spitits and his sence of humor was very much on display.  We had a lively conversation with a few barbs thrown in when ever Ed could get them on you.  I sat in a chair off to Ed's right and he immediately started on me, Look at this ---------- he's going to take my picture!!!  Here I'm in a Hospital Bed and this bastard is going to take my picture!!  My responce was SMILE! then I spaped the picture.  Harry Lutz's wife Barbara was kind enough to tell Harry, if he was going to see someone in the Hospital you should bring something to them.  She went out and made up a pail of snacks and various items and then had Harry stop so she could buy a large Green Ribbon to place on the package.  Needless to say it was very nice, you can always tell a woman's touch.

When we walked in, all five of us laid claim to the bring and making of the pail.  Ed knew that something was a foot when we said we had made it???????  For fear of a woman's rath we came clean and told him the truth.

It was a great pleasure to see him and spend the time we had with him.  We were there a few hours and we were told that Ed was being moved to another Rehab Facility that Afternoon, we left while they were packing him up for the transfer.

The transfer has been completed; you can now contact Ed Carpenter at;

                              Manor Care

                              600 W. Valley Forge Road

                              King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

                             Phone number;  (610)  337-1775

Ed Carpenter is in Room # 134          He has his i-pad with him; esc8@att.net

Drop him a line or two and see how he's doing!  Remember he is in Rehab, don't get crazy!

To all of my Classmates Happy Vetiran's Day be well and take care of your Family's and yourselves.

W. David III Eckard

Thank you for the update and report on the visit with Ed...   Tough guy, thankfully...