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IN MEMORIAM This month is the anniversary |
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"Well done; Be thou at peace."
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Click on underlined names to go their Last Roll Call Tribute.
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Cadet Days
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Next Class of '61 Mini-Reunion Romantic Danube River Cruise Set for 5-12 Oct 08 is SOLD-OUT
I nformation on how to book this river cruise was sent to all Classmates and Class Widows. Besides being a great opportunity to cruise a European river, this will be a great mini-reunion. So check out who has "booked" a cabin. Click here to go to the web page with details of this River Cruise and Who is Going.The Cruise Committee will continue to accept requests from Classmates, Widows, and family members who would like to be placed on a Reservation Wait List that is being maintained in case there are any cancellations. Please send any requests to Sam Weiss where they will be processed on a first come-first served basis if there are any cancellations.
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Viking 8-day Romantic Danube River Cruise Preferred for Next Mini-Reunion in 2008
The time period of either Early May or Mid-Fall 2008 is still being discussed with Viking River Cruises as the returned preference forms were very close on which dates were preferred by those indicating a preference for the 8-dayViking cruise. Additional information on how to book this river cruise will be available once the details are worked out with Viking River Cruises. Click here to go to the web page with the main details of this River Cruise. Besides being a great opportunity to cruise a European river, this will be a great mini-reunion. So check out who is interested in going and see if you would like to join them. Click here to see who returned their preference forms.
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Washington DC Area Class of 1961 Social Events Calendar for 2007 Released Ed Brown, Class Secretary, has released the Washington DC Area Social Events Calendar for 2007. Any Classmate who is in the DC area on one of those dates is invited to attend. For additional information please contact Ed Brown at: edbrown61@verizon.net.
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The first Cruise
Mini-Reunions were so successful the new Class Cruise Mini-Reunion Committee has been busy organizing another one.
Based on the overwhelming preference choices from the 72 returned preference
survey forms, the Committee has been working through the Worldtek Travel Agency to
work with Viking River Cruises to make the arrangements to charter the ship for
an 8-day river cruise from Nuremburg to Budapest via the Danube River 5-12
October 2008.
Frank B. EylerCompany I-1 22 Jul 1937 - 18 Dec 2006 Place of Death: Wayne, NJ Interment: West Point Cemetery |
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It is with great regret and sorrow that we must inform you of the death of our Classmate, Frank B. Eyler, Company I-1, on December 18, 2006 at the Hospice of New Jersey in Wayne, NJ. Frank is survived by his children Erich Eyler of Warwick, NY, and Elizabeth Verrips of Bradenton, FL, and four grandchildren. Frank was pre-deceased by his wife Anne in 1997. Visitations were December 21, 2006 from 2 to 4 PM and 7 to 9 PM at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home, 257 Godwin Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ. Funeral services were held at 10:30 AM on December 22, 2006 at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home, 257 Godwin Avenue, Wyckoff. A Funeral Mass followed at 11:00 am at St. Elizabeth's Roman Catholic Church, 700 Wyckoff Avenue, Wyckoff. Interment will be in the West Point Cemetery at 1:30 PM on January 3, 2007. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Chapel of the Most Holy Trinity, United States Military Academy, Building 699, West Point, NY 10996; The Salvation Army, 31 van Houten Avenue, Paterson, NJ 07501; or the American Lung Association of New Jersey, 1600 Route 22 East, Union, NJ 07083. Well done, Frank. Be thou at peace. Click here to go to Frank's Last Roll Call Tribute.
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Class Committee Details Vision/Objectives for Next Five Years (2006 - 20011) Available Click here to read the details of the Class Committee Vision/Objectives for the next five years (2006 - 2011).
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Sanford E. Vedder, Jr.
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There is no information about Sam's death. Contact by the Class ended in 1999 when a letter was returned as "undeliverable." Click here to go to Sam's Last Roll Call Tribute.
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Details of the 50-Year Affiliation Program Between Classes of 1961 and 2011
Click here to read the details of the 50-Year Affiliation Program
between the Class of 1961 and 2011.
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Slide Shows of Pictures from the 45th Reunion are Now Available
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45th Reunion Business Meeting "State of the Class" Presentation Now Available
If you do not have a version of PowerPoint on your computer, you can download the PowerPoint Viewer by clicking here. Hints for using the
PowerPoint Viewer:
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Cadet Company Group Pictures from 45th Reunion Now Available in Company News
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Popovich, Lubke, and Thompson Set Iron Range Man Records in Coleraine, Minnesota
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Karen and George Joulwan Attend Funeral of Kaiser Bazan in Panama On Tuesday, August 15, Karen and George Joulwan joined thousands of mourners at the Church of El Carmen in Panama City, Panama to pay tribute to a great son of Panama, former Ambassador and Vice President, successful businessman, father and grandfather and West Point classmate. And for George, a valued friend and trusted advisor when he was CINCSOUTH in Panama from 1990-1993. They were seated with the family and saw many old Panamanian acquaintances. All spoke of Kaiser's honesty and credibility as a politician and businessman. Many referred to his West Point experience and Kaiser's belief in the Honor Code. One even told George that Kaiser wanted to institute an "All Right" system for Panamanian politicians! Following the service, Karen and George spent some private time with Maribel and the family in their home and offered assistance if they needed it. George recommends that the class stay in touch with Maribel. One final note: As he wished it, Kaiser was cremated. William, the eldest son, told George that his father made it clear that he wanted to be cremated wearing his West Point bathrobe - adorned with all the sports letters, badges, and other paraphernalia. And he was. At the end Kaiser Bazan was a true son of West Point, and one who left us too soon, but one who left us 50 years of great memories. We will miss him.
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Class
President Bob Glass gave a PowerPoint presentation at the 45th Reunion Business
Meeting covering many
important and informative topics pertaining to the "State of the Class". For those who
were not at the 45th Reunion and thus did not see this presentation, and for
those who were there but would like another chance to see it again,
This year's Iron Range Man contest was
again held in Coleraine, Minnesota. Shown are USMA '61ers Marko Popovich, Alan Lubke, and Dick Thompson. The Minnesota natives
took individual honors in Log Birling, Water Boil, and Axe Throw respectively. Plans are underway to hold a challenge event at
Lake Popolopen in 2011 as part of the 50th reunion of the Class of '61.
Dominador B. Bazan
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The Sister of Rafael Botello '87 called him from Panama with the news that Kaiser Bazan died today, 8 August 2006, in a car accident in Panama. She informed him that Kaiser was traveling from Colon to Panama City, and that his chauffer lost control of the car. Both died at the site at around 4 PM Eastern time. Kaiser's wife Mrs. Kaiser (Maribel) Bazan may be contacted at: To all friends of deceased Honorable Ex Vice-President of the Republic, Dominador Kaiser Bazan. We wish to inform you that funeral services will be held on Tuesday the 15th at the Church of El Carmen (Iglesia del Carmen). Flowers will not be received. Any considerations or donations can be made to the following foundations: Click here to go to Kaiser's Last Roll Call Tribute.
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Bill Mackie Recognized
as the 2005
Bill's wife, Okja, and their daughter, Sophia, joined Bill for a courtesy visit with Gen Pace prior to the ceremony. Classmates attending were George Joulwan, Bob Glass, Ed Brown, Joe Boys, and Marty Ganderson. Click here for full Feature Article with details of award and picutes.
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Dan Halpin Named an Honorary Member of the American Society of Civil Engineers
Dr. Dan Halpin, developer of the CYCLONE simulation system, is generally recognized as one of the leading authorities in the world on the use of simulation in studying construction processes. The CYCLONE system and its many variants are used by construction researchers world-wide. Due in large part to his efforts, construction simulation has become an integral part of university level construction curricula and an essential tool for construction related research. He is the author of numerous books and papers, and his basic textbook, Construction Management, has been one of the dominant texts introducing engineering students to the concepts of construction engineering over the past 25 years. Prior to his current position, Dan served as director of construction engineering at the University of Maryland. He has also served on faculty at the Georgia Institute of Technology and the University of Illinois. ASCE has previously honored Dan with such awards as the Peurifoy Construction Research Award and the Walter L. Huber Civil Engineering Research Prize. Dan, a former Army Captain and U.S. Corps of Engineers researcher, received the Bronze Star Medal for Service while serving in Vietnam. He is a past president of the Georgia Section of ASCE, and a member and past chairman of the Construction Research Council. Dan received both his master's degree and Ph.D. from the University of Illinois after serving six years in the United States Army. He is a resident of Crestview Hills KY.
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June Week 1961 and Related Activities from July 1961 Assembly Now Available Online
The USMA Archives office is putting ASSEMBLY Magazine and various other historical reports on a web site that allows you to access and download articles and information. Copies of ASSEMBLY from 1942-1963 are currently available, and they will soon be putting of the next ten years, and they will continue posting issues until they are current. Click here for the Summer 1961 edition. You will find it very interesting. There may be a problem for some as the huge file is 72MB.
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71 People Enjoyed Annual Pig Roast at Kopcsak Farm on 3 June Under Clear Skies
There was wonderful weather for this year's 3 Jun 06 Annual Pig Roast event with 71 people attending. Attendees were: Dan and Pam Barney, Ed and Rina Brown, Emmy Brown, Todd and Millie Counts, Tom and Grace Cuthbert, Joe and Ginna Fishburne, Gabe and Susie Gabriel, Bob and Dawn Glass, Pete and Barbara Gleichenhaus, Dave and Cynthia Hastings, Gary and Button Hyde, Bob and Ruth Kee, Hank and Mary Frances Kenny, George and Michele Kopcsak, Webb and Judy Kremer, John and Barbara Lawton, Bill and Okja Mackie, Bob and Gale McConnell, Ken and Rachel Meissner, John and Barbara Neiger, Joe and Lucy Paone, Mark and Kay Popovich, Pat Prather, Bill and LuAnn Reno, Cy Shearer, John and Ellie Skillman, John and Mary Jane Solomon, Jack and Pat Veatch, Gary and Grace Webster, and Frank Williams. Note we had classmates from California, Florida, Georgia, and Texas as well as the "locals". The last to leave were Gary & Button Hyde. They had booked a Time-Share in Front Royal as they were celebrating their 45th wedding anniversary. Button is believed to have been the force behind them coming all the way from Florida for the Pig Roast. Click here to go to slide show of pictures taken by George Kopcsak at the Annual Pig Roast at George's farm. Click here to go to slide show of pictures taken by Gary and Grace Webster.
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At a ceremony on 30 June
2006, General Peter Pace, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, recognized Bill
Mackie as the 2005 Joint Staff Civilian of the Year and awarded him the Joint
Meritorious Civilian Service Award.
Daniel W. Halpin, Ph.D., Hon.M.ASCE, professor emeritus and
recently retired Bowen Head of the Division of Construction Engineering and Management at Purdue University, has been named an
honorary member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). The Society's highest accolade, active honorary membership is
comprised of only 186 of its 139,000 members worldwide. Dan will be presented with the award, in honor of his exemplary 30-year
career as an educator and researcher, and for his introduction of innovative tools for the simulation and analysis of
construction operations on Friday, October 20, 2006, at ASCE's annual Civil Engineering Conference in Chicago.
Daniel M. DiCarlo, Jr.
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It is with great regret and sorrow that I must notify you of the death of our classmate, Dan DiCarlo, at the Hackettstown General Hospital on June 5, 2006 after a long, courageous battle with cancer and other related medical problems. Jan, Dan's wife, Dana, their daughter, Danny, their son, and Tommy, Dan's sister, along with a number of close friends were with Dan at the hospital. Viewings will be from 7 to 9 PM on Wednesday, June 7, and 2 to 4 PM and 7 to 9 PM on Thursday, June 8, at the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ. The funeral service will be on Friday, June 9, at the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 305 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ. A graveside service will be at 1:30 PM on Wednesday, June 14, at the West Point Cemetery, West Point, NY. A reception will follow. Condolences may be sent to the family at 300 5th Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ 07840. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Dan may be made to the Joan Knechel Cancer Center, 657 Willow Grove Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840 or the Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Avenue, Newton, NJ. Well done, Dan. Be thou at peace. Click here to go to Dan's Last Roll Call Tribute.
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Allan R. Wetzel
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It is with great regret and sorrow that I must notify you of the death of our classmate, Al Wetzel, on May 9, 2006 in Crossville, TN. Al was buried at Arlington National Cemetery on June 5, 2006. He is survived by his wife, June; son and daughter-in-law, Allan Wetzel II and Cindy of Cedar Rapids, IA; daughters and son-in-law, JoAnne Wetzel of Knoxville and Kristia and James Ellis of Pikeville; and grandchildren, Trey Webb, Kyle Wetzel, Jack Wetzel, Danielle Wetzel, Samantha Ellis and Julie Ellis. Condolences may be sent to the family at 1652 Hillendale Road, Crossville, TN 38572-3197. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Al may be made to the JROTC Program, c/o First United Methodist Church, PO Box 752, Crossville, TN 38557. Click here to go to Al's Last Roll Call Tribute.
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Minutes of 21 Feb 2006 Class Committee Meeting Now AvailableClick here to go to this Class Committee Meeting minutes. Prior Class Committee minutes are available by clicking on Class Business.
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Memorial & Family Planning Documents The Class of 1961 Memorial Article Project has now made the appropriate AOG Forms available for your use. Click here to go to the Class Web Site article that explains what is available and has links to the documents.
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Panoramic Photo of USMA
The panoramic photo of the Plain and surrounding buildings of West Point at the top of this page was created by G. W. 'Casey' Kenaston, USNA '56. The actual picture is 50 inches by 10 3/4 inches, including the border. To view this panoramic photo with more detail, please click here. To further increase the size of that picture, do a mouse button click on the picture to get the picture enlarge icon. Full size copies of this panoramic photo are now available for $60 each, which includes shipping and handling. Framing is not being offered. That can be done by each person on their own. To place an order through John Neiger, please click here to email him. It will take about 4 weeks to get the photo via the mail.
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In Remembrance:
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Panoramic Photo of USMA
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