Sam Pona

Profile Updated: February 8, 2016
Sam Pona
Sam Pona

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Sam Pona

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Sam Pona

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Yes! Attending Reunion
Residing In St. Louis, MO USA
Spouse/Partner girlfriend PATTI DRAKE
Occupation TOTALLY RETIRED
Children Daughter > KATHY A OBERKFELL born 1970
SON> chief petty officer SAM D PONA born 1972
SON> More…Petty officer 1st class Keith Pona 1974
Military Service US ARMY Engineers  
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I retired from all work last year. I recently went from house to condo. I try to travel at least once a year. I play golf as often as I can. Patti and I play cards with friends every Monday and go out for music and dance every Friday and Saturday.

School Story

After graduation I went in military. I served in the Korean DMZ 1966-67 Then Vietnam !968-69. I was married twice 20 years then 12 years. I have been dating Patti for the last 16 years. I had various jobs including driving a tractor trailer for Pepsi. Then spent 20 years as an executive sales manager for Dolly Madison Bakery.In 2004 I left because I was having difficulty walking. I had various positions " car sales, Licence loan manager, Certified and licence insurance agent " During this time I had both hips replaced and was restored to full mobility. The last few years I worked as a tax consultant finally retiring last year. SO NOW YOU KNOW THE REST OF THE STORY LOL

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Feb 08, 2016 at 1:09 PM

In 2016 we will celebrate the 50th anniversary of our graduation from Bayless High School class of 66. Little did we realize that past four years, the friends we made ,the times we shared, would help form and transform the person we would become. Some of us made speeches, some of us cried; some of us went out and had a beer down on the back side of the track. What we took away from there was a common bond. A bond to each pursue our lives down different, yet similar paths. Some went on to college many went off to war.
For many years those old friendships lay dormant. Then Face Book and people like Darlene and others started project s to rekindle those old friendships. . We began to become re- acquainted .
Some became successful, some lived everyday lives, some gradually developed a desire to save the world. I'm sure that my total commitment to the Liberal cause has inspired some and alienated others. If I occasionally offend someone I apologize.
The next time we gather together for an event look around you. Be thankful for the sacred society of brothers and sisters that we have become. . Think of those that are no longer here. What would they have thought.
Know that I cherish every one of you.
May the next year and all subsequent years bring you happiness and health. May our group continue to flourish and grow for many years to come

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Feb 04, 2016 at 1:35 PM

just after my return from Korea 1967

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Feb 04, 2016 at 11:49 AM

I am not a very private person. Anyone wanting to call me is free to do so and I am on fFacebook