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Sender: Denny Cole
Class Leaders, Once again I am asking
for you help in making your classmates aware of, and giving them an understanding
of, the Class Ring Memorial Program. Many members and widows
of your class do not receive Assembly, and might not be aware of the Class
Ring Memorial Program. Also, in conversations with grads we have
discovered some misunderstanding about this program which is
The program uses the gold
from donated rings from deceased Graduates and others and mixes it into
the gold of new graduates' class rings. Thus, each new Class Ring
contains Long Grey Line gold. This fact is very much appreciated
by the new grads who value their rings all the more for the
The first class to participate
was the Class of 2002 whose rings contained gold from the rings of 31 members
of the Long Grey Line. The Class of 2003's rings will contain a portion
of the gold from the original 31 plus some gold from the 16 donated this
year. Some of the gold will be saved for future
A bit of your ring, husband's ring, father's or grandfathers, and their memories, will be part of the rings of graduates for many, many years to come. Remove the stone, if you wish, before donating the ring. If you leave the stone in the ring, whatever the AOG can get for the stone will be used to offset program expenses. We suggest that grads add
a codicil to their wills directing their heirs to send their rings to the
AOG for the Memorial Ring Program. This is not binding on the heirs,
but ensures that they are aware of the program and of your wishes.
Widows or other heirs who have class rings from deceased
Full information on the program is on the Internet at: www.aogusma.org/class/classringmemprog.htm. Or call the AOG Project Officer, Tony Ferraiuolo, at 1-800-446.1563, extension 1563 for additional information. Thanks for your help, Palmer McGrew and Ron Turner, Class of 1958
Sender: Ric Shinseki
Many, many thanks for the prayers and well wishes from the men and women of '65. Please pass to all of our Classmates my deep and abiding appreciation for their wonderful messages. The warmth and spontaneity of their greetings brought strength and comfort during these difficult times. We are not going wobbly in any of this. We are strong and more resolute than ever about our profession, our assigned missions, and the course we charted two years ago. As you might expect, we are in pain, and we are angry - - caring for our injured and accounting for our missing. The Army has released the names of 74 of our friends and colleagues who remain unaccounted for - - twenty-two of them were military; 46 were DA civilians; 6 were contractors. There will be a reckoning in all of this - - more to follow. Thank you again for your wonderful messages of comfort and caring. Talk to you soon! - - God bless. Ric
Sender: Denny Coll
Ric and John: These expressions of love and support to you both, to Patty and Karen and your families, are from your classmates, all of whom will be keeping you in their thoughts and prayers over these next weeks and months. From our Pres: Contained below
are expressions of support and encouragement from friends of forty years.
More than most people, we know that the Army is in good hands. We know
also that the Lord has placed you where you are for such a time as this.
May your decisions be His and may He grant you an extra measure of wisdom
as you contemplate how and when to apply our military
You are going to be involved in
a mission which none of us can properly fathom, the success of which will
indubitably determine the future of the freedoms enjoyed not only in our
lives, as we know them, but more importantly of Addison, Colby, Kirby and
Darby and all the other ‘65 grandchildren. Good luck, Godspeed
and just know that Strength & Drive is behind you both, our
Thank God that the U.S. Army is being led by officers like you and Ric. (Harry Haines) We are so happy to hear that youall are OK. On the other hand we are devastated by the cowardly act that has been perpetuated on the military and on those civilians in the WTC. Go get them! God Speed. Good hunting! (Dick Williams '65) Our prayers to out to you and our Defense Department. (Richard Kramer) Don't do what they expect. Surprise! Mass! (John Madia) Thank God you are both OK. I know
your thoughts are on those and their families that weren't so fortunate.
I just know that even though it won't be your specific decisions, the President
will do the right thing. Root out this evil and use all our
Nation's strength and resources to put an end to it. I
Our class motto...Strength and Drive... has never been more appropriate than it is today; you are our final standard bearers. Godspeed. (Jack Barwis, Co L-2, Co G-2) We, and all of our friends, colleagues, and professional associates are rallying around President Bush and our splendid military. We are so PROUD of you and our soldiers!! (Don & Davita Nowland) I spent Tuesday and Wednsday assisting the scared and distraught evacuees from NYC. Most were returning from work. Some had been near ground zero. Your actions on their behalf will help heal their wounds. I trust that both of you will make the best decisions. (Michael Leibowitz) Please know that our Class stands with you in these troubled times. (Dave Bodde) I work for the Pentagon Renovation
and was walking around the Heliport at 0940 on Tuesday. Heard a noise
and looked up to see a jetliner coming very fast right at me. I hit
the ground hard asit came by and watched it cras into a ball of fire in
the area where we had recently moved folks into
Our prayers are with you as you prepare the USA's response to worldwide terrorism - God Bless America - (Marilyn & Tom Kovach) We are all praying that God will
be with you, providing wisdom and guidance as you make those agonizing
decisions that will have such an impact on the future of this great nation
and the men and women of our armed forces. (Ron Wells)
Our thoughts and prayers are with
you at this horrific time in our nation's history.
We all heard Douglas McArthur proclaim the American man at arms to be "..the most noble creation..." Thank you for ensuring our Army has lived up, and will live up, to those words. God bless all. (Duke Wheeler) Our thoughts and prayers are with
you and all our men and women in uniform at this time.
Lead us onward with Strength, Drive and Wisdom. My prayers are with you. (Les Hagie) To all who plan and execute our responses - think methodical,deliberate, relentless and sustained to eliminate the terrorist threat & "May God Bless" the effort - (Joseph D. Hindsley '65) Our prayers are with you: strength and drive are good attributes for this task. (Mike Viani) This is a terrible event but one that will steel our resolve and I think like that Japanese in 1941 these people will soon regret their cowardly act. (Peter Lounsbury) Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you lead our Army to strategic victory over those who plan, operationalize, finance, support, harbor, and tolerate terrorism. (Frank Hennessee) Our prayers and confidence are with you. The long gray line is assembled in spirit to endorse your most difficult decisions. (Dan Donaghy) Ric, Hi roommate. Thank God you're fine. Thanks for the great job you're doing. John, I'm so glad to hear you're fine. Thanks for the good work. (Frank Prokop) My heart, soul and prayers are with each of you in this time of decision. Take care and God Bless! (T.J. Kelly) Hang in there. It is a terrible
tragedy, but perhaps also the time to help the rest of the leadership to
understand that, 1) unlike football, in war you can't score when you are
on defense, and 2) actions or words that make us feel good are not the
same as winning; "...there is no substitute for
So glad to hear that you are OK, and we offer our best to you and your families. Go get em -- Strength and Drive. (Dave and Ilse Gabel) Our hopes & prayers are with you. Grip Hands. (Art and Linda Adam) These are truly times we kindle our hearts in fellowship with those of a cheerful countenance and soften our hearts with sympathy for all those who sorrow and suffer, and never forget those still serving, especially our classmates. God Bless and Godspeed in what lies ahead. (Dave Vann) I am very confident that you are dealing with matters compassionately and professionally; hang tough! (Jim Webb) Give them HELL. We are beside you in spirit. (Rick Kuzman) Our prayers are with you - go get those bastards!" (Bob Selkis) Thanks and God Bless You Both as you work for Americans and the free world. Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with those who lost their lives in the Pentagon. (John and Eleanor Vann) Good Speed. Our thoughts and prays are with you as you embark on your tremendous task. We know we and you will prevail. (Hank Mickells '65 C-1) I am proud and relieved to know
that you will playing such a senior role in the coming campaign against
world terrorism. Good luck and best wishes for your success and personal
safety.
You both are leading a crusade that may well determine how our future generations live their lives. We will be praying that you have strength, courage and wisdom as you plan for and execute your tasks. (Ray Woodruff '65) We are all glad you are there to lead at this juncture. (Paul Schultz) DUTY, HONOR, COUNTRY! - (Dennis Hawker) Don't let America make the same mistake it did after Tet in 1968; don't let sensational images of our enemy's "success" weaken our resolve. The world supports and appreciates your efforts to find and eliminate this evil. (Johnny Wells) Our thoughts are with the two of you as you help formulate our nation's response to this unspeakable horror. I was witness to the World Trade Center collapse Tuesday morning in NYC; seeing what the two of you were also subjected to in the Pentagon that same day fills me, as it fills the rest of this country, with a resolve that is firm and unshakable. We pray for you and our armed forces, in these days of enormous national need. We are also deeply thankful that we have the two of you at the helm, to steer us through the tumult. God bless you both!" (Dan Christman) Thank Goodness you two are all right. The boss is going to need all the help he can get from smart, level headed people. (Tim Thames) Spizzerinctum! Whatever Westy said it means, it means S&D stands with its leaders whenever duty calls. (John Alger) Having the support of the entire
Nation, indeed that of the whole civilized world, it is needless to say
that each of us in the Class of '65 and our families are standing at your
side as you travel through these troubled times. I know that each
of us would physically join you if that were possible. You are in
our hearts, our constant thoughts and our daily prayers. May the
forces of righteousness and justice strengthen you and may God inspire
you as you carry out your difficult surgical mission
Aloha to Ric from his hometown
island-go get 'em John. Tommy Thompson, Princeville, Kaua'i
Myself and my family are blessed that '65 is still leading with Strength and Drive. (Frank O'Brien) I thank God you are both safe. Take care of our soldiers. Kick some ass. (Jim McEliece) We are thankful that you and your
families are safe. Our prayers and support are behind you in the
difficult leadership tasks that lie ahead, and we are confident that you
will serve us all well.
I believe no generation has ever had to sort out a dilemma such as we now face because this will never be resolved with a simple retaliation. I am proud and gratified that you two will be able to help with the difficult decisions. (Ed Armstrong, Col Retired, USAF "65) Our thoughts and prayers are with
you both as you lead our Soldiers through this time of crisis.
We are praying for you and praise God for your safety! We will continue to pray for you, President Bush, and all of our leaders. (Neil Brown) You are the last of our Band of
Brothers; show the terrorists your strength and drive.
My prayers are full of thanks
that neither of you were harmed and that you both seek God's wisdom in
the tough, far-reaching decisions you will be asked
Though we face incalculably trying
days, weeks, months, and years ahead, our
Our hearts and prayers are with you. Please keep Army Transformation going as you ensure restoration and winning the counterterrorism war. (Orlin Mullen) I'm confident that with your leadership the Army will rise to this incredible challenge. Janie's and my prayers are with you as you begin your most diffi cult assignment. (Tom Cindric) We cannot imagine all of the trials
ahead for you, except that they will be unbelievably 'challenging'. Still,
I am reminded of MacArthur's message, and God Bless you both.
Glad you are Ok! Get the basturds. (Don Parrish) Prayers with you. I'm ready to suit up if you need me. (Tom Abraham) May God grant you the wisdom and strength to accomplish His will in this time of national tragedy. God Bless. (John Wattendorf) Our thoughts and prayers are with you in these difficult times. Perhaps at no other time has our class motto, "Strength and Drive" had more meaning for all of us and for our nation. Just remember that those of us who no longer wear the uniform are equally committed to supporting the recovery and future actions. We stand ready to answer your call with all of the experience, talent and resources at our disposal. (Ralph V. Locurcio, P.E.) The "Real Thing" has come on your watch. We are totally confident the right guys are there and that you are ready. Strength and Drive are with you all the way. (Jim Kelly) I am heartened that two classmates of such character are at the helm of our Army as we prepare to fight the battle that we must. I know that each of us wishes that we could shed our mufti and stand beside you again, but you will have our prayers and every tangible way we can support you. God Bless you--God bless every young American who will go in harms way and god Bless the USA. Strength and Drive (Don Rowe) I pray every day that God gives you the knowledge, wisdom, and strength to create the response to this hideous attack that will ultimately destroy it completely. (Jack Thomasson) Let the twin towers of American political will and American military might rise from the ashes of the World Trade Center. May God have mercy on the souls of terrorists everywhere. (Larry Neal) Don't stop without the foot on
chest final step to beat these guys. I was disappointed with the senior
Bush quitting the fight right at the time of true victory, and letting
the Iraq guards to run back. Killing these people is the only answer. Don't
rely on any other excuse, or any other force, to
I was literally watching the WTC come down when I heard of the Pentagon attack. While in shock I immediately thought of you guys and can't describe my confidence in how you'll lead our Army now we know you're OK. (Ross Wollen) Ellen and I have you in our thoughts and prayers constantly. May you both find the strength you need to deal with what you face. (Ellen and Bernie Ziegler) As you ready our Army to destroy our enemies know that you and your families have our love, our total support, and all of our prayers forever. (Mark E. Sheridan) YOUR STRENGTH AND DRIVE IS NEEDED AND APPRECIATED NOW MORE THAN EVER, YOU HAVE OUR FULL SUPPORT AND OUR PRAYERS. (RON LAYER) Anything I can say right now seems
very inadequate except for heartfelt thanks that both of you are okay and
yet, a heavy heart for all victims and victim's families. So in the
words of John Adams on July 2, 1776, two days prior to the passing of the
Declaration of Independence, "God does not give
Our prayers will be with you and your families as you make the difficult decisions needed to stop terrorism. GOD BLESS AMERICA!! (William E Lyons) America has "The Will to Win"
and confidence in your leadership. Know that wherever we may be, we grasp
hands and support you, ever mindful that "There Is No Substitute For Victory!"
The Country and World is fortunate
to have two members of the great class of 65 to lead us in this very important
engagement. Please insure the campaign is thorough unlike Vietnam.
You have the firm support of the people of Northern California as you set about your important work. If there is anything I can do to help (high-tech executive with lots of international experience), just call. (Duncan MacVicar) Praise the Lord you were spared. Our prayers are with you, the government and the armed services. Get the dirt bags who did this. God bless the USA! Strength and Drive. (Dennis Brewer) ************** Cadet Prayer (included at the suggestion of Joe McChristian) Oh God, our Father, Thou Searcher
of Men's hearts, help us to draw near to Thee in sincerity and truth.
May our religion be filled with gladness and may our worship of Thee be
natural. Strengthen and increase our admiration for honest dealing and
clean thinking, and suffer not our hatred of hypocrisy and pretence ever
to diminish. Encourage us in our endeavor to live above the common level
of life. Make us to choose the harder right instead of the easier
wrong, and never to be
*Special thanks to John Howell for making this contact.* Sender: Natalie Mooradian-Hogan
It has been brought to my attention that there are several of your classmates trying to reach our company. We provided the memorabilia merchandise for your class reunion last year. we have your class merchandise available on our web site, and would LOVE it if you could add a link to your class page that would lead them to our web site. It would be a big help in your classmates efforts to reach us. Here's the link. Just click on the "1965" that is listed in the second line on the home page. (We had to remove the crest last month to make space for this years' reunions.) Any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at the numbers listed below. Thanks in advance! http://www.the-corps-has.com
Natalie Mooradian-Hogan
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