In Montgomery, Alabama, this morning. It's hot an humid.
Should be on the beach this afternoon!
More to follow.
Will
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6/21/08
6/18/08
Pensacola Bound
I'm off to the land of white beaches and blue sky tomorrow morning. I'll try to update the site if I can find a Starbucks with free WiFi.
Will
Will
6/17/08
Sue Albee
Received the following from Betty Conboy
Dear Friends,
I have just spoken to Chris Albee ( Sue's youngest son). The news is very sad. Sue is with Hospice and Chris doubts that she will make it a week. He was there a week ago and she was interactive and responsive and he arrived yesterday to find her unresponsive and in and out of awareness. She is being responding comfortably to medications. Sue's oldest Son is there and the other Son arrives today.Sue was diagnosed in March with lung and then brain cancer. I am so very sad. Please Pray for Sue and her family.
Chris will call me when the end comes and I will let you know.
Love to all,
Betty
Dear Friends,
I have just spoken to Chris Albee ( Sue's youngest son). The news is very sad. Sue is with Hospice and Chris doubts that she will make it a week. He was there a week ago and she was interactive and responsive and he arrived yesterday to find her unresponsive and in and out of awareness. She is being responding comfortably to medications. Sue's oldest Son is there and the other Son arrives today.Sue was diagnosed in March with lung and then brain cancer. I am so very sad. Please Pray for Sue and her family.
Chris will call me when the end comes and I will let you know.
Love to all,
Betty
6/15/08
John Brashear's Reunion Pictures
BR - Dick Byers, Lois Brashear, Frank Brame. FR - Molly Byers, Evie Brame on YP
Lois about to weigh anchor for YP cruise
Lois about to weigh anchor for YP cruise
2nd Regiment departing on YP tour
Al Casey pondering on how to go up the "stairs".
13th Co Dinner - Phil Bayne & Alta Tennent, Dick & Molly Byers,Phil Lyons. Jan & Skip Juergens, Georga & Martha Levingten, Frank Brame, Lois & John Brashear
Phil Bayne & Alta Tennent
Phil Bayne & Alta Tennent
6/13/08
6/12/08
Reunion Photos from David Smith
20th Company; Left to right, standing: Stan Keck, John Lyding, Bill Harris, Bill Montgomery, Alan Christner; Denis Conrady, John Carson and David Smith.Seated: Bob Gibson and John Keating 
20th Company's Bill Harris eating his Nutty-Buddy desert at Harris Crab House, under the close supervision of his wife Fey
That fabulous 19th Company at Harris Crab House
Les Ostrom shields our eyes from the glare off the heads of Mat Pasztalaniec and Paul Petzrick
19th Company at reunion; Left to right: John Rodgers, Les Ostrom; Paul Petzrick; Ron Kurth; Don Ray; Dave Jenkins; Mat Pasztalaniec; and Bob Watson.6/11/08
David Smith's Mai Tai Mix
In anticipation of this evenings Luau I am prompted to share the greatest recipe for Mai Tai.Classmates have probably tired one of the many, such as those served at King Kamehameha Hotel in Kailua-Kona; The Rusty Harpoon in Kaanapali, Maui; Pat's at Punaluu; Trader Vic's; or the Chart House. However during my tours in Hawaii I found the following to be my favorite"
1 3/4 oz Light Rum
3/4 oz Dark Rum
3/4 oz Curacao
1/4 oz Grenadine
1/4 oz Orgeat
1/4 oz Lime Juice
1 1/2 oz Lemon Juice
1 1/2 oz Orange Juice
1 1/2 oz Unsweetened Pineapple Juice
1/4 Teaspoon Superfine Sugar
Enjoy
1 3/4 oz Light Rum
3/4 oz Dark Rum
3/4 oz Curacao
1/4 oz Grenadine
1/4 oz Orgeat
1/4 oz Lime Juice
1 1/2 oz Lemon Juice
1 1/2 oz Orange Juice
1 1/2 oz Unsweetened Pineapple Juice
1/4 Teaspoon Superfine Sugar
Enjoy
6/9/08
Fifty Four's Fifty Fourth
The Reunion is underway and so far it has been FANTASTIC!
According to Bill Land we have 398 classmates and ladies here by the Severn. Last night we kicked off the celebration with a Luau. There were mumus and Hawaiian music, roast pig and those little drinks with umbrellas in them, - and we all had a great time.
This morning we held a Memorial Service in the Chapel. We read the list of those we have lost since our 50th reunion and ended the service with Eternal Father and Navy Blue and Gold ( the old words). It was an impressive ceremony.
The memorial service was followed by lunch and free time to visit the Midshipman's Store.
Tonight we have a dinner dance at the Stadium.
I'll try to keep you updated as we roll along.
( See all the pictures at : http://picasaweb.google.com/willyaye )
6/6/08
Reunion Pictures
I'm going to try to post pictures from the reunion daily. Hopefully we have a photographer somewhere in the class with a digital camera who can supply some talent to the effort. I will post the photos at:
http://picasaweb.google.com/willyaye
Check the 54th for 54 Album. Right now I have some old midshipman photos which bring back some memories - and maybe some laughs.
http://picasaweb.google.com/willyaye
Check the 54th for 54 Album. Right now I have some old midshipman photos which bring back some memories - and maybe some laughs.
6/5/08
Death of a Class Mate - Captain Ralph A Turner USN Ret 22
Bill Land received the following email:
Dear Mr. Land,
I am writing for my father, Ralph A. Turner, Jr. He was a member of the class of 1954, and he was interested in this weekend's reunion of the class of 1954. I am very sorry to tell you that my father died suddenly on Sunday, June 1, while on vacation with three of his children in Estes Park, Colorado. In fact, my father had been at our rental house for just three hours when he began experiencing shortness of breath. He died in just a few minutes in spite of our attempts at CPR and rescue breathing; the paramedics and doctors also tried to revive him for fifty minutes. Needless to say, this loss is devastating for us; our mom, June Turner, died just two years ago, and all of us are still learning to live without her, and now we have lost our father. The Naval Academy was very important to him as were the life-long friendships that he made there and in the Navy. I hope you will receive this email in time to tell his friends about his death and to remind him of how much he valued the Navy and his colleagues. May I ask you for an email confirmation of this message?
Most sincerely,Elizabeth Turner
Dear Mr. Land,
I am writing for my father, Ralph A. Turner, Jr. He was a member of the class of 1954, and he was interested in this weekend's reunion of the class of 1954. I am very sorry to tell you that my father died suddenly on Sunday, June 1, while on vacation with three of his children in Estes Park, Colorado. In fact, my father had been at our rental house for just three hours when he began experiencing shortness of breath. He died in just a few minutes in spite of our attempts at CPR and rescue breathing; the paramedics and doctors also tried to revive him for fifty minutes. Needless to say, this loss is devastating for us; our mom, June Turner, died just two years ago, and all of us are still learning to live without her, and now we have lost our father. The Naval Academy was very important to him as were the life-long friendships that he made there and in the Navy. I hope you will receive this email in time to tell his friends about his death and to remind him of how much he valued the Navy and his colleagues. May I ask you for an email confirmation of this message?
Most sincerely,Elizabeth Turner
Committal Service for Buck McClellan
There will be a Protestant Committal Service on Monday, 9 June 2008 @ 0900 at the Columbarium for CAPT Parker “Buck” Wilkinson McClellan, USN (Ret), Class of 1954
6/4/08
New Reunion Party Info - 19th and 20th Companies
David Smith reports that the 19th and 20th companies will have dinnner at the Harris Crab House on Tuesday night from 1830 on. David is contact at 410-690-4480.
6/1/08
Our Poet Looks At TRADITION!
WHEN PLEBES REALLY GET THE SHAFT
When the Old Gray Spike is smeared with lard,
And the plebes rush out en masse to the Yard,
One imagines that Captain Herndon grins
To see how the plebelings bark their shins.
So they clutch in a slippery pyramid
While the smallest and lightest tries not to skid
From scaling his classmates' sweating backs,
As new graduates watch, and just relax.
But at last the white cap's clapped on high,
Chants of "No Mo' Plebes" float to the sky,
In one more step to a life's ambition.
And why?
Great God, man, it's TRADITION!
5-31-08 RR
54th Reunion Events Schedule
Sunday, 8 June
Registration desk open – 12:00 noon to 6:00 PM (Loews)
Hospitality Suite open – 12:00 noon to 5:30 PM (Loews)
Luau social hour – 6:00 PM (Loews)
Luau dinner with music and dancers (Loews) – 7:00 to 10:00 PM*
Hospitality Suite open – 11:00 PM to 1:00 AM (Loews)
Registration desk open – 12:00 noon to 6:00 PM (Loews)
Hospitality Suite open – 12:00 noon to 5:30 PM (Loews)
Luau social hour – 6:00 PM (Loews)
Luau dinner with music and dancers (Loews) – 7:00 to 10:00 PM*
Hospitality Suite open – 11:00 PM to 1:00 AM (Loews)
Monday, 9 June
Registration desk open – 7:30 to 9:00 AM (Loews)
Coffee and donuts – 7:45 to 9:15 AM (Loews)
Buses begin leaving Loews for Chapel – 9:15 AM
Memorial Service – 10:00 to 11:00 AM (USNA Chapel)**
Brunch – 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM
1st Regiment (O&F Club)
2nd Regiment (Alumni Hall)
Afternoon – Free time to visit: Mid’n Store/Mem Hall/Levy Center/other
Bus service from Yard to Loews 1:00 to 4:30 PM
Buses begin leaving Loews for Stadium – 5:15 PM
Social hour – 6:00 PM (Lacrosse Hall of Fame, Stadium Banquet Facility)**
Dinner Dance – 7:00 to 10:00 PM (Main floor, Stadium Banquet Facility)
Last bus leaves Stadium for Loews – 11:00 PM
Hospitality Suite open –1:00 to 5:30 PM and 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM (Loews)
Tuesday, 10 June
Coffee & donuts – 7:30 to 9:00 AM (Loews)
Class Meeting – 8:45 AM (Loews)
Brunch – 10:00 to 11:30 AM (Loews)
Buses leave Loews for YP and Yard tours – 12:00 Noon
1st Regiment embarks YP Tour – 12:30 PM***
2nd Regiment Virtual Tour at Alumni Hall – 12:45 PM
1st Regiment Virtual Tour at Alumni Hall – 2:15 PM
2nd Regiment embarks YP Tour – 2:30 PM***
Last bus leaves Yard for Loews – 5:00 PM
Company Parties as individually arranged – 5:00 PM onward
Hospitality Suite open – 12:00 to 6:00 PM and 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM (Loews)
Wednesday, 11 June
Get-Away Brunch – 8:00 to 11:00 AM (Loews)
Dress code: *Casual/Hawaiian;
**Coat/tie;
*** Recommend slacks for ladies; no high heels
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