Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/11/16 - VETERANS' DAY
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8 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber Memorial today:
Curt DONAHUE ('53), Mike CLOWES ('54)
Ann BISHOP ('56), Diane AVEDOVECH ('56)
Keith ARNDT ('60), Bob CROSS ('62)
David RIVERS ('65), Pam EHINGER ('67)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bev COATES ('52)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jack SINDERSON ('53)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Bob JOHNSON ('54)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Ted NETH ('55)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Don BRACKENBUSH ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Don ECKERT ('64) 70 in '15
BOMBER ANNIVERSARY Today:
Jerry BOYD ('52) & Patsy McGREGOR ('54wb) '52
WEEKLY BOMBER LUNCH: Mostly '52ers, Noon, Sterling's GWWay (Fridays)
BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
Click the event you want to know more about.
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>>From: Curt DONAHUE ('53)
Re: Veterans' Day
Because I was not able to serve in the military for health
reasons, I have the utmost respect of, and gratitude for, those
who served, especially those who served under fire. We owe much
to all who served for the freedoms and liberties which we enjoy
in still the greatest country in the world. Thank you to all
veterans!!
-Curt DONAHUE ('53) ~ Pasco where the sun is shining and it
is in the 60s
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)
Well, I don't think there are many WWI guys around who
graduated from Richland/Columbia/Richland, the exception being
McCoy ('02). Probably one of the reasons why the federales
changed the name of the holiday from Armistice to Veterans'
(lest we forget). So, if you are a Colt, a Bronc or a Bomber
and you served in the Armed Forces have a cool one of your
choice and thank yourself for a job well done. I am still of
the opinion that the guys and gals who were in Vietnam are
probably still forgotten on this day except by others who were.
'nuff said. There are several people to mention; a wedding
anniversary and four (count 'em 4) Bomber birthdays.
First up, on this day some time ago, Jerry BOYD ('52) and Patsy
McGREGOR ('54) got married. To the best of my knowledge, they
still are. That is a good thing.
Leading the birthday list is a Bomber Babe whom I have admired
from afar for lo these many years: Bev COATES ('52). Then in
graduation order come Jack SINDERSON ('53), Bob JOHNSON ('54)
and Ted NETH ('55).
A big flourish of the ol' propeller beanie and a "Happy
Anniversary/Birthday!" to all concerned.
-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ Mount Angel, OR where
Marion County voters said no to marijuana sales in
unincorporated areas; but yes to taxing any that may
take place in these areas.
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>>From: Sara Ousley, aka Ann BISHOP ('56)
My grandson is in the Army Guard and we have a running battle
over who is the toughest. His instructors at AIT told them
that they had "former Marines" who could not get through their
training! They probably couldn't pass the Marine 'boot' so
tried the Army! Grandson's unit will be leaving right after
Christmas, stateside, then deploys in January for North Africa
for at least a year. Maybe he will get some "smarts" while he
is away!
-Sara Ousley, aka Ann BISHOP ('56) ~ Fouke AR where it can't
decide what season it is!
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>>From: Diane AVEDOVECH ('56)
Re: little humor
My brother, Tim ('61), sent me a little humor to lighten the
day a sometimes rarity in our culture - a good clean joke.
Re: What's In A Name (Nurse humor)
Do you remember the famous Olympic skier Picabo Street
(pronounced Pee-Ka-Boo)?
Well, Picabo is not just an athlete. She is now a nurse --
currently working in an Intensive Care Unit of a large
metropolitan hospital. She is not permitted to answer the
hospital telephones any longer.
It caused too much confusion when she would answer the phone
and say, Picabo, I.C.U.
-Diane AVEDOVECH ('56)
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>>From: Keith ARNDT ('60)
Re: City 40
There is an interesting documentary on Netflix (and probably
Facebook and You Tube) titled "City 40". It describes a "closed
city" in the former Soviet Union that was/is involved in the
production of radioactive materials, i.e., a city built and
governed by the government for that purpose. While the
restrictions on the residents are severe and radioactive
contamination is rampant, you will notice a few similarities
to our Richland in the '40s and '50s. Nothing is mentioned,
however, about great high school basketball.
-Keith ARNDT ('60)
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>>From: Bob CROSS ('62)
Re: Thank you veterans
I would like to say THANK YOU to all the veterans for your
service. Your service has help preserve this great nation and
provided security to all Americans.
-Bob CROSS ('62)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)
Re: Welcome Home and Thank You
Today is a very special day... oh yes... we have a great Bomber
celebrating his b-day, but it is the day when we thank all of
our veterans... those who came home, those who did not and
those who may have come home in body but not in spirit... To be
honest, I cannot say enough about the debt we owe these brave
men and women of all branches... several years ago, John ATKINS
('62) made a valiant effort to catalogue the names, ranks and
service of as many Bombers as responded. It was incomplete, but
not for lack of trying... as with many things, once the final
product is complete you say... oh crap... in this case is was
several beautiful panels with many of our names on it. I would
like to take a moment here to thank John for a very good job...
to all of my brother and sister Vets I say Thank You for your
service... oh and not to overshadow a birthday lemme say HAPPY
BIRTHDAY, Don ECKERT ('64) on your special day, November 11,
2016!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-David RIVERS ('65)
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>>From: Pam EHINGER (Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
Re: Veterans' Day
I want to thank all veterans!! The WWII, Korea, Viet Nam,
Afghanistan, Iraq! If I've missed a War I'm very sorry! My Dad,
Max Ehinger, my Uncle Don EHINGER ('55), were in the Navy.
Daddy is a WWII vet. Uncle Donny was Korea & Viet Nam vet.
My son was in Iraq two times! He was awarded the Audi Murphy
Award! SFC James J. Walsborn, Sr. He retired after 20 years in
the Army. My son-in-law was Army, my brother-in-law was in the
Marines, my kid's dad Larry Walsborn (RIP) was in the Marines.
Many friends were in Viet Nam. Rick MADDY ('67), David RIVERS
('65), were Marines, Rick ALLEN ('67), Army. I know I'm
forgetting many others, sorry! God Bless You All for your
Service!!
Bombers Rule
-Pam EHINGER Kindl (Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
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Bomber Memorial
>>Zack Christian ~ Class of 1998 ~ 1980 - 2016
Bomber Memorials
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That's it for today. Please send more.
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