Chris Vaia

Profile Updated: April 28, 2023
Chris Vaia
Chris Vaia

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Chris Vaia

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Chris Vaia

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Yes! Attending Reunion
Residing In: APO AP SAN FRANCISCO, AP USA
Spouse/Partner: Eun Young (Sally) Vaia
Occupation: JOB COUNSULTANT AND MISSIONARY SUPPORT COORDINATOR
Children: Jason Vaia born 1975 and living in Smyrna Ga as husband of Siley and father of Jeni and Ashley. He is More…a mechanical engineer/IT manager of Herry International.

Jeni Vaia was Born on July 8, 1977. Her She was the light of my life and 8th Grade Class President at Camp Zama Japan. Jeni's legacy is her many international friends. Her Heavenly Homecoming was on February 18, 1991. She knew Jesus as her Savior and I know where she is now.
Military Service: US Army  
EMail Address

BRIDGER46@HOTMAIL.COM

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Fellow Nerk Baby Boomers. I trust those who attend the reunion will share their journeys and hopefully, not too many Organ Recitals (which organs like the kidneys and liver and such that are wearing out). My life journeys have mostly been outside of the USA. I really enjoyed our 25th reunion. My focus is on consulting our great American military and families on identifying new jobs after they leave the military. My avocation is helping international missionaries fulfill their mission goals of Helping Others in the Name of Jesus. We have active projects throughout Far and South East Asia. If any are in this area, please contact me at 01182117198020. My email is BRIDGER46@HOTMAIL.COM Hoping to make the 50th Reunion After 46 years overseas, we moved to wonderful Gulf Breeze, FL. Loving Life on the Florida Panhandle. Grace and Peace, Chris Vaia

School Story:

Little football, lot of Choir, lots of weekends Happy Day type adventures with our Fonzy - Kerri Ricker. Roller Rink and Flint Ridge and Lovers Lane and Buckeye Lake and Eagles and East End and dreams of what lies beyond NERK.

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Jun 06, 2023 at 8:59 AM
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Jun 05, 2023 at 9:34 AM

Hi Kay, Keep on Loving Life. We Baby Boomers are indeed blessed to still be able to enjoy life to the fullness. We wish you good health and Joy and the Peace that Passes Understanding. Grace and Peace, Chris and Sally

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Jun 03, 2023 at 9:22 AM

Dear Joan, We wish you a Blessed Birthday and Summer. Grace and Peace, Chris and Sally in Gulf Breeze, FL

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Jun 03, 2023 at 9:19 AM

Dear Jane, We wish you and your family to have good health and Joy and the Peace that Passes Understanding. Good Lord Willing, Sally and I will visit ole Nerk and the Ohio State Fair next month. Looking forward to seeing my cousin Dan and Dick Vorris and any other folks who were in our class. Grace and Peace, Chris and Sally in Gulf Breeze, FL

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Apr 28, 2023 at 12:54 PM

Dear Raila, I do remember you as an Exchange Student. We must have been in some class together. I remember you as definitely one of the nice girls. I was running on the wild side with some rascals led by a Fonzie type guy. That is the only reason why I didn't ask you for a date. LOL It is nice to know you are doing well. I imagine you might have chosen a career in Social Work or governement. Did I get close. Our Good Lord got ahold of me and now my wife, Sally, does evangelistic visitations and I help Veterans and seniors and Vietnam Vets with counseling and visitations too. I served in the Army for 30 years and decided to live overseas, mostly in Asia. We moved to Gulf Breeze, FL three years ago and are Loving Life in Free Florida. Hope to hear from you. It is unlikely you remember me but I do have fond memories of you. Were you the only international Student in our Class of 64? Grace and Peace, Chris and Sally

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Mar 26, 2023 at 12:01 PM

Birthday Greetings Alan,
Let us continue the good march to Glory. I am joining a commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the withdrawal of ground combat troops on ending March 73. I left end of February and my 11th Cbt Avn Gp picked up the first American POWs at an old battlefield area of mine in Loc Ninh. We both know that Marines stayed with the Embassy until 75. Hope you can publish your memoirs before you make your final PCS to Glory. An ole Marine Gunny told me that the Acronym ARMY stands for Ain't Ready for Marines Yet. Pretty clever and true. Do you make contact with Brother George Baruxes who may live somewhere close to you? Grace and Peace, Chris and Sally in Gulf Breeze, FL

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Nov 25, 2022 at 9:59 AM

Birtday and Thandgiving make a nice week. We send you and your family wishes for good health and joy and the Peace that Passes Understanding. Good Lord Willing, we will visit ole Nerk after my first Granddaughter graduates from Georgia Tech.
Grace and Peace Chris and Sally in Gulf Breeze FL

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Nov 14, 2022 at 4:33 AM
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Sep 21, 2022 at 8:26 AM

Hi Terry, Trusting our Good Lord is using you and Linda to Help Others in the Name of Jesus. We partner with missionaries and men and women of God with a small balloon-twisting ministry. I have a personal ministry in working with Vietnam Veterans having spiritual and physical Troubles. Hallelujah for those He chose to be Pastors. I like the idea of soil tester. After over 40 years overseas, we are thriving in the Panhandle of Florida. So, what's the best stuff to put on the grass and our little vegetable garden? We plan on visiting ole Nerk around Thanksgiving. Hope to hear about your journeys. BRIDGER46@HOTMAIL.COM Grace and Peace, Chris and Sally in Gulf Breeze, FL

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Jan 23, 2023 at 10:01 AM

Posted on: Aug 15, 2022 at 9:58 AM

Blessed Birthday Greetings

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Aug 12, 2022 at 9:03 AM

Brother George, If you're still on Classmates, we send both of you wishes for good health and joy and the Peace that Passes Understanding. We were just in Orlando for a few days and drove to St. Augustine on the way back to the Panhandle. I shall post some neat pictures on FB. How about sharing some of the things you do to keep you loving life in your free time. I received training to be a VFW Post Service Officer and work with Vietnam male Vets who have troubles and our small balloon-twisting ministry is growing monthly. Our Good Lord continues to bless both of us with Godly and loving wives and a beautiful place to live and Fellowship in. Grace and Peace, Chris and Sally in Gulf Breeze, FL

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Jul 26, 2022 at 8:40 AM

Dear Charlotte, May you have a blessed day and continue your journeys with good health and joy and the Peace that Passes Understanding. We enjoy your nice Postings. We hope to visit the Ohio State Fair this year. If you know the dates, I appreciate sharing with us. We're going to visit ole Nerk too. Grace and Peace, Chris and Sally in Gulf Breeze, FL

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Jun 17, 2022 at 10:28 AM

Dear Sharon, I did a carnival event for an organization that provides social development skills to disable adults and children. I told them it was a birthday present in our Pastor Teams return, we will, Good Lord Willing, start a Bible Fellowship with a local shelter for men and, possibly, a nearby prison. Loneliness is certainly one of the most comman troubles of folks in the USA. So, may this be a year of good health and joy and the Peace that Passes Understanding. I won't bother you again until next year. If you need any help, please contact me at BRIDGER46@HOTMAIL.COM That's unlikely but I want you to know that. Grace and Peace, Chris and Sally six more weeks in the ROK and loving honor of my favorite Nerk High Graduate's Birthday. BTW, it is certainly you. Out of sensitivity, I did not take any picutures.However, this picture at a Senior Home on Mother's Day gives an idea of the Hallelujah Balloon Brother in action. You and my cousins Dan and
Donna and Terry and Bev and another Donna and good ole Dick Voris are about the only ones I have some contact with. Ole Chris is a softie now and enjoys people a lot. OnceDoxie -Happy in Gulf Breeze, FL.

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Jun 11, 2022 at 11:26 PM

Posted on: Jun 11, 2022 at 6:07 PM

One last thing. This is the picture I thought was you with two doggies. Is it you? I saw the sparkle. Maybe I didn't make a mistake. LOL

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Posted on: Jun 10, 2022 at 7:55 AM

Blessed Birthday Sharon. Our move to Florida two years ago was a great choice and we are really enjoying this life. My oldest Granddaughter graduates from Georgia Tech this December. My youngest has two more years to go. My wife - Sally is an Evangelist and I partner with NGOs helping Veterans and disabled and families in distress. It is a good way to Help Others in the Name of Jesus. Grace and Peace, Chris and Sally in Gulf Breeze, FL Finally after 45 years overseas. LOL

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Jun 10, 2022 at 7:50 AM

Blessed Birthday Joan. We moved to Florida two years ago and really enjoying this life. My oldest Granddaughter graduates from Georgia Tech this December. My youngest has two more years to go. My wife - Sally is an Evangelist and I partner with NGOs helping Veterans and disabled and families in distress. It is a good way to Help Others in the Name of Jesus. Grace and Peace, Chris and Sally in Gulf Breeze, FL Finally after 45 years overseas. LOL

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Jun 11, 2022 at 10:32 AM

Posted on: Jun 10, 2022 at 7:49 AM

Blessed Birthday Joan. We moved to Florida two years ago and really enjoying this life. My oldest Granddaughter graduates from Georgia Tech this December. My youngest has two more years to go. My wife - Sally is an Evangelist and I partner with NGOs helping Veterans and disabled and families in distress. It is a good way to Help Others in the Name of Jesus. Grace and Peace, Chris and Sally in Gulf Breeze, FL Finally after 45 years overseas. LOL

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