Contents

Class Roster

In Memoriam

Records

Veterans

Viatorians you may remember

Kathryn J. (Anderson) Tucker - 6 May 2003
Ronald Bates - 11 November 2003
Jack Baud - 5 February 2013
Michael J. Berry - 14 October 2004
Patrick J. Daley - 22 October 2013
Joseph D'Amato - 14 June 2011
Richard E. Fagan
Judy L. Garvey - March 1992
Ronald J. Gomes - 13 April 2011
Madison B. Graves, II - 2 November 2010
John L. Haggerty - 20 June 1986
James E. Helmbolt - February 1995
Sheila M. (Heher) Murphy - 19 December 2006
Edmund B. Hill - 1964
Catherine (Horden) Offord - 24 January 2009
Paul E. Keith, III - 6 December 1994
James Kramer - 15 February 1967

Edwin Krieger
Cheryl (Lee) Smith - 1 November 2011
Patricia (McGarry) Schell - 30 April 2013
Timothy J. Morissey - 20 March 2003
Nancy J. (O'Donnell) Pearlman - 20 March 2003
Valerie Oliver
Joey M. Peer - 11 March 1997
Jolene P. (Phillips) Miner - November 1982
Michael L. Potter - 29 August 2009
Douglas M. Schroeder - 27 August 1990
Judy A. Severson - 25 July 1996
Larry J. Shindler - 3 September 2005
Michael T. Smith - 25 September 2004
Janice (Tobin) Richie - 17 February 2007
Joseph D. Waltermeyer - April 1986
Luther L. Winder - 18 May 2009

Years married - 50+ years: Russ Jacoby, 7 Feb 1964 and Don and Madeline Andress 20 Jun 1964

Number of Grandchildren - Mary (Davis) and Darrell Solomon, 13

World Travels - Countries visited - Cherie (Sylvain) Brown, 116

Places Lived - Mary (Davis) and Darrell Solomon, 13

Number of Occupations/Employers - Richard Evans, 6

Memory test winner - Betty (Sina) Stewart

ROBERT T. ALLEN The Gorman experience for me; "an excellent education that means more to me now than it did 50 years ago!". I think a lot of us would agree with Tom on that sentiment. Tom was a transfer student from John Bosco High School in Southern California. After graduating from BGHS, he spent 3 years in the U.S. Army as a Lieutenant and Combat engineer in the 5th Special Forces Group, Republic of South Vietnam. That's SPECIAL FORCES and thanks for your service Tom! After honorable discharge from the Army, he returned to Nevada and spent 45 years in the gaming industry, retiring from his position as a casino pit manager. Tom's been married 20 years and proudly claims to be "Grandpa" to 5 grandchildren. He's well traveled (40 countries) and has resided in upstate New York, Canada, Carson City, Lake Tahoe, Henderson and, of course, Las Vegas where he currently abides. In his retirement, Tom enjoys golfing, fishing, shooting, camping and raising those five grandkids. Looking forward to seeing you at the 50th Tom!

GINA BASIL BRONOWICZ "The first person I met when we moved to Las Vegas in February, 1956, was Sandy Worboys Farino. I was standing outside our house on the corner of 15th and St. Louis and she walked by, stopped and asked if I was new here, and if I was going to attend school at St. Anne. I said yes and she said she'd come by in the morning so we could walk to school together. That was the start of a lifelong friendship." Gina went on to graduate with her class at St. Anne and then move on to BGHS. "Gorman was the best of all things. I got a wonderful education, a good moral foundation that shaped the way I have lived my life, and the best friends anyone could have." Did ya know that Gina didn't graduate with her BGHS classmates? Her family moved to New York where she graduated from Lancaster Senior High in 1964. That's okay, Gina; you'll always be a Gael in our hearts and minds and an honored member of the Class of '64! After graduation, Gina became an office manager in Buffalo, NY, and the Deputy Registrar for the town of Amherst, NY. Returning to Vegas, she was a casino card dealer and moved up to casino floor supervisor. Gina's been retired for two years and lives in Las Vegas with Fred, her husband of 29 years. She enjoys walking, hiking, camping, reading, and playing poker, as well as spending time with daughter Katherine, son James, and grandsons Austin, Jacob and James III. Gina and Fred have journeyed to three countries and look forward to traveling more now that she's "all in" for retirement. "G" for Gina, Gorman, and Gael!

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CHERIE SYLVAIN BROWN So after graduation from BGHS, Cherie went on to attend Arizona State University with her eyes on a health care profession. She began working as a Registered Nurse in Colorado and Southern California. Cherie specialized in both the OB and ER Departments of her work venues. Thank you for your service Cherie! After 6 years, she took time off to raise her family - daughters Wendy, Michelle, Lori and Julie. "When the youngest graduated from high school, I returned to nursing and worked at a large and very busy hospital in Phoenix." Cherie and Mike Brown, her husband of 46 years, have lived in Denver, Newport Beach and San Juan Capistrano, CA. They currently reside in Scottsdale, AZ. "We have loved to travel and have made it a PRIORITY to travel the globe. Mike and I have visited 116 countries and all 7 continents, including Antarctica twice." Wow, now there's a couple of rolling stones for ya! Cherie's been retired for 4 years now and stays busy spoiling that grandchild of hers. Here's hoping to see her at the 50th Reunion come October.

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JOSEPH A. DALKOWSKI "I had great years at Gorman with wonderful memories of classmates and teachers. BGHS is still a source of pride these many years later" writes Joe Dalkowski of his GAEL experience. After graduation, Joe was drafted and served in the US Army. He was posted to Fort Ord, California with the 298th Military Police Company. Upon honorable discharge from the military, Joe returned to Las Vegas and signed on with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, coincidentally, joining another '64 Gael classmate-Merl Sage. Joe retired as a Sergeant with LVMPD in 1996. We say to him and to all our first responders and military, "thank you for your service and thank you again for your service." Many of you party-ers may remember Joe as the libation purveyor of the "MARGARITA EXPRESS" (Vegas' first margarita machine rental business) in 1982. He's been married to Janet Robinson for 38 years and together they've raised 5 children and are the proud grandparents to 2 grandchildren. Janet and Joe traveled the USA prior to retiring to the sunny confines of the Florida Space Coast where Joe continues to enjoy sports cars and sailing. Do we smell a couple of Parrot Heads in Margaritaville? Thanks for checking in with us Joe and here's hoping to see you at the 50th Reunuion of the Class of 1964.

NANCY THOMPSON DIAZ "I have many great memories of BGHS. It was a simpler time of life." After graduating from Gorman, Nancy attended Santa Barbara City College and the Travel Institute where she obtained her Certification as a Professional Travel Consultant. She went on to work for over 20 years as a Travel Agent for AAA, retiring in 2012. Understandably, she has visited over 60 countries and is on the way to the Galapagos in September of 2014. "I haven't been EVERYWHERE, but it is on my bucket list!" Flash, Nancy's still active booking excursions and packages as an independent agent, so if you've got that gypsy spirit, she's the person to contact. Nancy also worked as a food developer and caterer. She's been married 46 years to hubby Armando Diaz and has 2 daughters (Allegra and Solana) and 1 grandchild. Nancy resides in Gilroy, CA and besides her ongoing travel, lists yoga, walking, cooking, and reading as pastimes in her retirement. Oh, least we forget: she's a HUGE San Francisco GIANTS fan! Looking forward to seeing you Nancy at the 50th Reunion.

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ALANA HISER DREITZER "I will always fondly remember BGHS; not only for the wonderful and lasting friendships, but also for the caring faculty and terrific academic curriculum which helped prepare us so well." Alana's been quite the busy GAEL since graduating from Gorman. She went on to the Holy Names University and the University of California for her Bachelor's and Masters' Degrees. (That's right Alana - close not only counts in horseshoes!) Professionally, she has worked as a personal and legal assistant, a realtor and a special events and projects coordinator for two of the biggest names in the gaming/entertainment business - Donald Trump and Steve Wynn. She's traveled around the world (41 countries) and lived in Southern California, Wisconsin, New Jersey, New Orleans, Florida, North Carolina, as well as Australia, Canada and France (a real citizen of the globe). Alana's been married 34 years to husband Howard and has 2 daughters, Alaina and Jordan. She and Howard are proud grandparents to Elisabetta and Eli. Bet ya didn't know that after that picture of Alana and Gina Basil (Bronowicz) being drenched on the "Maid of the Mist" at Niagara Falls, the two decided it would be a "good idea" to smuggle some Canadian munitions across the border packed into those rollers they were wearing under those ridiculous "beauty caps". After all, they were merely M-80's and who knew from Homeland Security at that time? Alana's been retired three years now and currently resides in North Carolina. She continues to keep busy and stay active playing racquetball and tennis, running, white water rafting, hiking, lifting free weights, ralleying antique automobiles, traveling, reading, cooking and gardening. Another "Did ya Know?", she's helped put together the Memory Book for the 50th Reunion. Alana looks forward to seeing all of her '64 Classmates and we look forward to seeing her in October!

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JUDY HOWELL DuCHARME So Judy checked in and updated us on her goings on as she looks forward to the 50th Reunion. She was originally a Texas gal, having grown up in the Big "D" (Dallas) before making her way out to Vegas with her family. All of her classmates know what happened to her at BGHS. "When I reflect on my Gorman years...I think of being proud of having the experience and making lasting friendships (of course notably with Doug). He was and is the love of my life!" Judy and Doug have been married now for over 44 years with a son and a daughter and two grandchildren. After graduation from BGHS, Judy went on to UNLV and then into the gaming industry, working at the Flamingo, the Frontier, and the Riviera hotels. It sounds like she's been busier in her retirement than in her working years though: taking care of Doug, enjoying her family (especially on trips to the beach), wrangling her three Golden Retrievers, making gingerbread houses, and gardening. Oh, by the way she and Doug are also co-authors of a children's picture book, "The Adventures of Lexi and Boomer." Need we mention the DuCharmes are still in Las Vegas and are really looking forward to the Class of '64 Reunion. See ya there Judy and be sure and bring what's his name!

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SANDY WORBOYS FARINO "I did not appreciate my experience at Gorman when I was attending during the early years. In my senior year I rebelled, went to Las Vegas High School and graduated as a Wildcat (instead of a Gael). I will always be sad about that decision. My heart was, and STILL IS at BGHS. I have been to and worked on every reunion we have ever had with great joy. My friends that I made at Gorman are lifelong friends and for this I am truly thankful. Love you all!" Hey Sandy, we love you too! We remember you at all of our BGHS Reunions. You're a Gael in our hearts and a valued member of the Class of '64 (not to mention an alum of St Anne Elementary School). After high school graduation, Sandy went on to UNLV where she earned 2 Bachelor's Degrees (Psychology and Special Ed) and a Master's Degree in Counseling. She's also worked as a banker and an insurance agent. Did ya know that Sandy has been best friends with Gina Basil since she was 9 years old; that she used to have her hair done by Betty Stewart; and that Bill Terry is godfather to one of her four sons? Sandy is also a grandmom to 5 grandchildren. Recently retired (1 year now), she enjoys traveling and continuing to develop her spiritual side. Sandy writes that she hopes "to see everyone at this 50th Reunion as well as the 55th, 60th, 65th, 70th and 75th celebrations." God willing, we'll all be looking forward to seeing her as well.

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GARY R. FOWLER. "Honestly, my BGHS years were the happiest and best years of my life! Great friends, great experiences, great memories." After graduating from Gorman, Gary attended Loyola University and UCLA in Southern California, then joined his brother Bob at the University of New Mexico where he received his BA in English/Education and a reserve commission in the U.S. Navy. He served three tours of duty on an aircraft carrier off the coast of Vietnam. Gary rounded out his military career as the Executive Officer of American Armed Forces Support personnel on the Antarctic Continent. Did ya know that Lt. Gary Fowler, USN, was best man for Capt. Chuck Giasson, USA at the West Point Academy Chapel? After an honorable discharge, Gary ventured to St. Louis, Missouri, where he attended Washington University and met his wife of 41 years, Shirley. He received his MS degree in Speech and Language Science and practiced Clinical and Educational speech therapy until his retirement in 2008. Gary also taught English and history at the elementary, secondary, and university levels in Missouri, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Nevada. He keeps busy these days playing a little basketball, doing a regimen of aerobic and free weight training, spectating at college and professional sports events, reading, and traveling. With wife Shirley, Gary's traveled to 24 different countries on five continents. He's visited every state in the USA and looks to achieve his "bucket list" goal of visiting all seven continents. He enjoys routinely visiting brother Bob and his nephews Zack and Nick in Albuquerque, NM. Shirley and Gary currently reside in San Marcos, Texas and invite all of their friends to "Come on down y'all" and pay us a visit.

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CHARLES B. GIASSON "God bless the Class of 1964 and our families on the occasion of this 50th reunion." Chuck's humble beginnings started with his birth in Reno, Nevada, and his adoption two months after birth. He states, "my birth mother was Alberta Nadeau (a French Canadian) and my birth father was a British sailor." After graduation from Gorman, Chuck was appointed to the US Military Academy at West Point where he graduated with a degree in engineering and a commission as a second lieutenant. He is a decorated Vietnam Veteran and retired from the Army after 26 years as a "full bird" colonel. While in the service, Chuck received an MBA degree from New York Institute of Technology and a PhD (abd) from from Rensseler Polytechnic Institute. He's been married 43 years to his wife Phyllis with whom he has four children. He's the proud granddad to three grandchildren. He lists golf, biking, skiing, and tennis as life sports, and wiles away his retirement singing, gardening, and mentoring young emerging leaders and wounded military. His life long hobby has been investing, and he can tell you more about companies and their stocks than anyone I know. Chuck and Phyllis have enjoyed extensive travel (21 countries) as they venture from their home in Northern Virginia. "We have our little cruise group to see the world by water." A profound sense of his duty continues to pervade his days in retirement. Whether volunteering for the Wounded Warrior Project and the West Point Mentor Program, serving the Code of Support Foundation or singing with the West Point Alumni Choir, he continues to stay close to our veterans and our men and women in uniform. "I want to pay homage to all of our deceased classmates as we follow close order behind them. I also pay tribute to the Class of '64 for staying so close and really caring for our own. I especially want to recognize and thank Gary Fowler for being my Best Man and closest BGHS friend over the years."

RUSSELL F. JACOBY Russ sums up his Gorman Experience thusly, "I learned perseverance and I learned to think outside the box. All of this while I worked two jobs and began a 50 plus year marriage with my new bride after graduating from the BEST SCHOOL EVER." Russ used his knowledge and skills learned at BGHS and, as he puts it, from the "school of hard knocks" to go on in professions like news paper distribution and small business ownership (a landscaping company, a bar, and a land owner/sales company). He also engaged in gaming-related jobs common to his Las Vegas contemporaries (bar tending and dealing cards.) Hey, betcha didn't know that all of Russ' children are Gorman legacies. Just another Gael dynasty from the Class of '64! "Sports and hobbies? Nope, my passions are my family (wife, children and 12 grandchildren) and my businesses." Russ has traveled to Mexico, Italy, France, Spain and Compton, CA? He currently resides in Dolan Springs, AZ and is looking forward to getting together with all his classmates at the '64x50 Reunion. Looking forward to seeing you too Russ!

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MICHAEL LEWIS Mike checked in to let us now he's still kicking around and is anticipating the 50th Reunion of the Class of '64. He's been retired for six years and lives in Las Vegas with his wife, Kay, of 36 years. "I have always had good memories of my days at BGHS." After graduation, Mike joined the U.S. Army and was assigned to their Security Agency as a communications specialist. He was an expert Morse Code and radio teletype operator. He is a decorated Vietnam Veteran. Mike states that he's ready to share more personal and professional information when he gets together with everyone in 2014. Looking forward to it Mike!

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KAREN HOEFLING PAPA "My four years at Gorman were full of memories and special friendships. I am grateful for the education and faith formation that they gave me. My biggest regret was that I moved out of Las Vegas to the Sacramento, California area shortly after graduation and lost contact with almost all of my '64 Classmates. I did pop back to Vegas in the Fall of 1989, but missed the 25th reunion earlier that year." Karen "popped" back in this year to update us on her life after BGHS. After graduation, she attended Colorado State University for 2 years and Mercy School of Radiological Technology where she obtained her certification as a radiological technician. She worked in that profession for 7 years then "retired" to work as a stay-at-home wife to hubby Vinnie and mother to her sons, Dominic and Damian. Karen continues to labor as a self-employed, private, in-home caregiver, property manager and medical transcriptionist. Mostly now though, she "works" at being "MEMA" to grandchildren Michael, age 2 and Dominic, age 1. In her spare time (spare time?), Karen is an avid NASCAR fan and enjoys playing bridge and entertaining. Did ya know she was matron of honor at Rhonda Cashman Evans wedding to Richard? Rhonda reciprocated at Karen's wedding to Vinnie Papa. Karen and Vinnie have been together 45 years. "Unfortunately, I will be unable to attend our 50th Reunion due to a prior commitment to attend the nuptials of her goddaughter. But, if any of my classmates are ever in the Sacramento area, Vinnie and I and our whole family would be happy to hear from you." (And that includes Gary Fowler)

WILLIAM A. PREZANT

PATRICK C. RUSSELL Yes, he's got a big, bad muscle machine that keeps him busy in his retirement from the Air Force and the Las Vegas Valley Water District. Pat and Nita, his wife of 46 years, live in Henderson and enjoy their three children and five grandchildren. After graduating from BGHS, Pat was appointed to the Air Force Academy, receiving a BS degree in Engineering and a commission as a second lieutenant. "BGHS got me into the Academy." In his 20 plus years in the military, Pat was a decorated Vietnam Veteran with additional postings to Edwards AFB, CA; Homestead AFB, FL; The Royal Air Force, Brampton, England; and Ramstein and Bitburg, Germany, to mention but a few of his duty assignments. He and Nita have traveled to 26 different countries. Along the way Pat picked up an MS degree from Golden Gate University, CA. After retiring from the Air Force, Pat worked as a maintenance supervisor for the City of Las Vegas and project engineer for the Las Vegas Valley Water District, ensuring the delivery of precious drinking water for the Las Vegas Valley. Since retirement from the LVVWD, he keeps busy fine-tuning and touring in that Air Force blue Corvette, operating his HAM radio, woodworking, and computing. Did you know Pat is the webmaster for the BGHS Class of 64? And, as he puts it, spends time "staying in touch with lots of nice people." He's the ramrod for the Class's 50th Reunion celebration. Pat and Nita reside at 945 Rhyolite Terrace, Henderson, and are in the "book" if you want to get a hold of them. Who wouldn't? Thanks to Pat and keep on trucking!

MARY DAVIS SOLOMON So Mary Davis checked in and gave us a rundown about what she's been up to since graduation from BGHS. "Most of the time I've been a housewife, mother (4 children), grandmother (15 grandchildren!), self-employed mini, sometimes maxi, farmer (dairy breeder, produce grower), investor, and landlord. You might say I'm a jack of all trades and a master of a few." Mary attended UNLV and Blue Mountain Community College prior to professional gigs as an owner of video stores, fast food packager for produce products, apiarist (bee keeper), commercial crabber ("I had all the crab I wanted and the cat got the leftovers. Happy Cat!). Married 49 years to hubby Darrell, Mary started a second career as a "Navy wife and retired Navy mother," following her man to postings in San Diego, CA, Norfolk, VA, Charleston, SC, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Widbey Island, WA, and Adak, AL to mention a few. Mary...thank you for YOUR service! A couple of "Did ya knows" from Mary. "Gary Fowler and I were among the first Eucharistic Ministers about the same time while we were at opposite parts of the globe. I was at Adak, AL and Gary was at the South Pole. One morning, after working at the Officers Club at Guantanamo Bay, we were relaxing, playing poker and having some drinks when I discovered our bartender was Bob Gordon, Class of '63 at Gorman and lived a street or two behind me when we went to school." "I've slowed down with sports and hobbies though I still love to garden and sew. New hobbies in my "retirement" are shopping and walking."

BETTY SINA STEWART Betty passed away on April 1, 2015.

JOYCE MAURIELLO WEISDORF "The Gorman experience has been an integral part of my entire life. I have maintained close and loving relationships with many classmates who have been there for me during some really challenging times. I've also participated in both joyous and difficult occasions for my dear Gorman friends. We have always been there for each other. For those reasons, I am truly grateful." After graduating from BGHS, Joyce went on to attend the University of Arizona and San Francisco State University where she obtained her Paralegal Certification. Professionally, she has worked as a paralegal, a business consultant and a realtor. She's resided in Tucson, Washington, DC and San Francisco. Joyce has been married to husband Richard for 15 years and they have an adopted granddaughter, Samantha. "One of the joys of my life was becoming a MOM in mid-life. Samantha was my husband's granddaughter. She came to live with us when she was two and we adopted her when she turned twelve. I am proud to say that she graduated with honors from the University of California-Merced." Did ya know, Joyce's maid of honor at her wedding to Richard was Michaelyn Velardo Sutherland? Joyce continues to work and in her spare time enjoys walking, reading and "pooch wrangling" the latest family addition, Jimmy. She also volunteered to handle all the financial arrangements for the 50th Reunion. Thanks Joyce and we'll see you in October!

In Service to their Country

Tom Allen
Spent 3 years in the U.S. Army as a Lieutenant and Combat Engineer in the 5th Special Forces Group, Republic of South Vietnam.

Mike Antonio
Was in the US Navy 1966-1969. !966-67 USS H.J. Thomas Destroyer Western Pacific. 1968-69 River Division 513 PBR"sw River Patrol. Navy Commendation with Combat V.

Steve Ashcraft
US Navy







David Barraza
US Army, Stationed in German for two years.







John Bare
US Navy







Ken Campbell
US Air Force







Jeff Coller
US Marine Corps at Camp Lejune and Vietnam.








John Daleske
US Navy, 1969 - 1971, Corpsman US Naval Hospital, Guam.







Joe Dalkowski
I was drafted in Dec. 1965. I was going to UNLV at the time but wasn’t carrying enough credits so uncle Sam found a place for me. I went to basic training in Ft. Bliss, Texas and then to advanced infantry training at Ft. Ord, CA. awaiting orders for OCS. The orders took too long and when they arrived I decided the Army was not for me so I withdrew my request and received orders for Ft. Riley, KS assigned to an infantry company but 2 days before I was to leave for Ft. Riley I received a call from a Sgt. On Ft. Ord who asked me if I would like to go to MP school. I accepted and after my MP training was assigned to the 298th MP company at Ft. Ord until I finished my time in the service. My last 6 months as an MP I rode weekends with the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office and when on leave I put in an application with the Clark County Sheriff’s Office.

Doug DuCharme
Served 1966-1968 in the US Army with postings in Dachau, Germany and at the Madigan General Hospital in Tacoma, Washington.







Gary Fowler
1969-1971 3 tours of duty in WESTPAC on-board the aircraft carrier USS Hancock-CVA 19
*Communications Watch Officer
*Signals Division Officer
*Registered Publications Officer
1971-1972 USANTARCTIC SUPPORT ACTIVITY, DET ALFA, Winter-Over Party
*Executive Officer
*Communications Division O-I-C
*Air Operations O-I-C
*Legal Officer


Chuck Giasson
Served 1964-1994, starting as a Cadet at West Point then twenty-six years serving as a Program Executive Officer (PEO), Program and Product Manager, ROTC Instructor, Systems Engineer and Troop Leader. Chuck retired as a Colonel in 1994.
· Deputy PEO and Board selected Program Manager, led large organizations with budget of $3B in managing worldwide information systems for DOD
· First Board selected Product Manager for Army Small Computers. Fielded $1.2B of computers around the world to support DOD
· ROTC Instructor and Commandant of Cadets, instructed and led 120 students to be commissioned as officers in the Army. · Systems engineer, integrated all sizes of computer hardware, networks and telephone switches and managed development of software.
· Troop leader, commanded a signal company in Europe and a platoon in combat in Vietnam (2/22 Mechanized Infantry Battalion in 25th Infantry Division).


Madison Graves, II (dec)
US Naval Reserve 1966 - 1972, was on active duty in 1967 and 1968.










Ron Gomes (dec)
US Air Force, served at Saigon Vietnam 1970 - 1971, AF Commendation Medal.







Harry Jacobs
US Air Force, Stationed in Alaska








Frank Koot
Served 1966-1969 in the US MarineCorps, made E-5, and served two years in Vietnam, specializing in communications, mainly in I CORPS.







James L. Kramer (KIA - February 15, 1967)
From the Virtual Wall: "My name is Jeff Thronson. I'm writing from South Dakota and I wanted to say that my brother Jim (now deceased) served with James Kramer in Viet Nam in C Co. 1/12th Infantry. My brother was with Sp4 Kramer on that fateful day in Feb 67. According to my brother's account, their platoon was ambushed, everyone made it out OK except for Louis Willett, who stayed behind to provide covering fire (and was later awarded the Medal of Honor) and when Kramer realized that Willett hadn't made it to safety, he went back to retrieve him and was killed in the process. He was truly an American Hero."

Bob Laret
Served from 1965 to 1968 in the U.S. Army, advancing from the enlisted ranks to graduation from Infantry Officer Candidate School in 1967. As a newly commissioned Lieutenant, he went on to serve in Vietnam from 1967 to 1968.







Mike Lewis
Mike served two years on active duty and four years in a National Guard group. During his active duty, he served in Vietnam with the 1st RR Co. Aviation for the Army security Agency (ASA). They were known as Crazy Cat, and flew Army P2V's.There were 6 birds (1 practice bird and 5 mission birds crammed full of electronic gear). For that reason, they were EP2V's. He also served with the 156th Aviation Co. RR, down in the Mekong Delta at Can Tho, with the U6A Beaver.


Ray Maguinness
US Marine Corps, 1966 - 1969, one tour in Vietnam.








Bob Maichle
Enlisted and sworn in 3 March 1966 and honorably discharged 12 December 1969. Served 3 years 9 months and 10 days. Attended night school in the service and completed almost 100 (Actually 96) credits in my "four" year enlistment. Used the GI bill to complete my education at Nevada Southern and UNLV. Last rank was Buck Sgt and date of rank was 1 February 1968. Awards were NDSI // SAEMR // AM: 900-3 and the only one I'm proud of the Air Force Good Conduct Medal.





Jim Malm
US Air Force, 1966 - 1970, two years at HQ Tuslog, Ankara, Turkey and two years at the AF Satellite Test Center, Sunnyvale, CA.







Tim Morrissey (dec)
US Army, 1969 - 1970, Ft. Ord, CA.








Garry Palermo
1966-1968 US Navy Air Reserve.

Entered Navy service 1966 as Aviation Reserve Officer Candidate

Duty: Los Alamitos NAS; USS Tripoli LPH 10; Long Beach NB

Exited: Honorably Discharged 1968 Airman E-3




Mike Potter (dec)
US Army, 1966 - 1969, Vietnam and Georgia.








Duane Rosa
Served served from 1968 to 1974, Ensign to Lieutenant, U.S.Navy:

Active Duty: 1968-1969 USS Wainwright (DLG 28) - Served as First Lieutenant, Deck Division, during PIRAZ surveillance operations in Tonkin Gulf, Vietnam. 1969-1971 Task Force 117, River Patrol Force - Responsible for surveillance and interdiction of Viet Cong activity in Mekong Delta during Operation Sealords.

Reserve Units: 1971-1974 - Served in U.S. Naval Reserve Units in Palo Alto, California and Reno, Nevada.


Pat Russell
Served from 1964 to 1989.

1. On June 29, 1964 entered the US Air Force Academy as a member of the Class of 1968, and commissioned as a Second Lieutenant on June 5, 1968. Served 21 years active duty.
2. As a career Aircraft Maintenance Officer, Pat was in a leadership position in 12 assignments at 11 different stations in 21 years of service including Commander of the 36th Organizational Maintenance and 31st Equipment Maintenance Squadrons. Served with the Royal Air Force.
3. Vietnam War 1970 – 1971, 366th Avionics Maintenance Squadron, DaNang Air Base, RVN. Awarded a Bronze Star.
4. Last assignment, B-2 Test Team, Edwards AFB, CA – retired as a Major on July 1, 1989.


John Rydzewski
Served 1968-1972. Sailed in the Merchant Marine from 1968 to 1972 after graduation from the Merchant Marine Academy (1968).

Merl Sage
US Air Force








Doug Schroeder (dec)
US Army








Mike Smith (dec)
US Army, 1967 - 1970, Vietnam, USA and Germany.







Tom Wilkins
US Army








Luther Winder (dec) - US Navy, San Diego, CA and Vietnam in 1965.

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