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Bill Means (1961)

Craig,

Yes, it is a great feeling knowing very few people will ever be able to do it. But, like everything else, you get used to it as an everyday occurance.

I did buy a Cessna 172 and commuted with it to Concord and San Jose for four years – 15 minute flights beat the 1-1/2 hour drives in good conditions. I never have had white knuckles.

Old car?? I still have the 1969 Jaguar XK-E I bought in England while stationed there. I had it up to 128 mph on the German Autobahn when a BIG Mercedes flashed his lights and passed me at about 150+ - makes you humble. I still follow Formula One races and went to Monaco four times for the Formula One races and went to the Jim Russell racing drivers school to drive Formula Ford and then bought one – a Lotus 51C - and raced for three years in England. Retirement is much slower now.

Duane Jackson (1965)

Short message....Vicki and myself celebrated our 48 year anniversary yesterday the 18th of December, been together 51 years, buy only married 48............"This mostly for Vicki's friends in Yolo she grew up with".

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all in the group................

Becky Knight (Tobitt) (1961)

Eldon, so glad to hear that you are on the mend. Don't mess with heart attacks! When my cardiologiest saw me, I had about 90 minutes left. Since then (September 16, 2010), I have religiously done my rehab and my cardiologies now says that my heart has pretty much totally repaired itself. 

About MSW, Bill Baldock was the leader along with Jerry Strubble, Ted Rossi, Craig Ehlers, and Dan Beeghley. The garage at Bill's house on Pendergast was the headquarters. It was a real old garage with a grease pit that at one point became a pool, lined with black plastic sheeting. Dian Dooley, Jane Elzy, Sue Osborn, Adele James and I were on the fringes. Jane used to pick up the radio broadcasts at her home.  

Sherry Bailey (Westland) (1968)

Theresa Eve (1964)

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL !!!   Blessings to all, and we are all SO

thankful here in California to finally get some wonderful, beautiful rain!!! 

The fog has rolled in this morning.  HAPPY NEW YEAR 2015!!!

Duane Jackson (1965)

Craig and Sherry........."Thank you .....................Me thinks it might be that, Vicki is a farm girl!  A city boy like me never had a chance....I join with others in wishing everyone a good and great "Happy and Healthy 2015, no matter where you live here on God's Good Green Earth...........

Robert Cowing (1965)

Their sacrifices make it fitting we honor our veterans who gave us a precious gift of their time, duty, fathfulness and some, their very life.

By Woodland Daily Democrat (10 Nov 2014)

The U.S. military is second to none. Over the last two and a half centuries, it has earned that designation by accomplishing some  impressive feats, beginning with the nation's own dramatically outnumbered and outgunned struggle for independence from Great Britain.

Yes, there have been setbacks along the way and even some worng choices and mistakes common to any human endeavor, but most of those were the result of poor political decisions made by civilians rather than any poor performance by soldiers on the battlefield.

By and large, the American military is a stalwart defender of freedom, not just in this country but throughout the world. Our American service men and women have made it a dear and precious gift to the world suffering under tyranny and often genocidal abuse.

 Our armed forces are all too often only considered as a collective unit, but that unit only exists because of the hard work and dedication of those people who serve in it.

Choosing to serve in the nation's military, In almost every case,  involves sacrifices both big and small not only by the one serving but from his or her family as well. We would not be the nation we are today without those people and those sacrifices . . . fathers, mothers, sons, daughters, hubsands, wives, brothers, sisters, children and friends.

Christmas is an important date throughout much of the world, not just by Christians who wish "Merry Christmas" but untold numbers who say "Happy Holidays" to express love of family and friends in giving gifts and sharing food and help.

I want to make this Christmas a fitting day and a fitting tribute of thanks to every vetran but especially those who were in school with us, and more so to those who are no longer with us.

If you have served in the U.S. military, thank you for your service. The U.S. military is not really an "it" but rather a "who," . . . you.

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For a complete and unedited version, please see the Daily Democrat, November 10, 2014)

My following post is a current list of known men and women within our 10 years of graduating Woodland High School senior classes.  Please select one or two to remember at your evening meal and/or when opening your gifts. Offer a short prayer silent or vocal of thankfulness and a blessing upon them of love, acceptance or forgiveness, that God not let them be lacking in any good thing.  

Thank you, and God bless each and every one. -  Merry Christmas, Robert

Charles "Chuck" Page (1968)

Just read this impressive list. I noticed that James Gage wasn't listed. He was class of 68, got thru Vietnam then suicide a few years later. If my memory is to be trusted. 

Tuni Gravink (House) (1964)

Merry Christmas to all the grads of the 60's and specially my class of 64. May each and everyone of you have a happy, and healthy and peaceful 2015.  Tuni

Susan Meyer (Gutierrez) (1964)

Robert,

Thought you might add Gilbert Gutierrez, class of 1963,  to the Veterans List.  He was in the Army in 1964 and served in Viet Nam.  He currently lives in Las Vegas.  

Thanks,

Susan Meyer Gutierrez

Charlotte Apodaca (Lucero) (1961)

John Davis (1965)

Very well put Robert, thank you.

Theresa Eve (1964)

Mr. Robert, you did a great job with all our Service Men and Women noted.  It is just amazing when you look at the list of names who have given to our country.  At this time of the year, we do need to stop and give thanks for their work in honor.  It is a continual effort.   A big Thank you to all. 

Duane Jackson (1965)

Bob...Next time you update the Vet's service list, would you add one of my theater's for the Army was in...Korea on  the DMZ 1966..

Thanks

Stanley Carter (1968)

Please add Manuel Bojorquez to the Veterans list class of 1968. When I was in my second month of Vietnam. I was standing in the chow line one evening, I turned around and there was Manuel Bojorquez about 3 guys behind me. Talk about a small world. His unit 1st Cavalry was working with mine 11th Armored Cavalry. We talked that night and he left the next morning with his platoon/company. We were working near the Cambodia border. I haven't seen him since I hope he's fine. Merry Christmas to all.

Stanley Carter (1968)

Bob Hawke, I'm going to send you a book titled Blackhorse Riders. Its about my first firefight on March 26, 1970. The battle took my troop (Alpha Troop) to the White House to receive the Presidential Unit Citation on Oct. 20, 2009 from President Obama. We had to rescue a company of grunts that were pinned down in a bunker complex. I often wondered if it was Manuel Bojorquez company. Take care.

Charlotte Apodaca (Lucero) (1961)

December 23, 2014

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO EACH OF YOU AND YOUR FAMIIES!!!!

To all who have contributed to the stream of comments during 2014; I personally want to thank you on so many levels and to wish you all continued blessings and goodwill during the coming year of 2015 - may you all continue to write your thoughts and comments.

Your comments have become a source of entertainment and a personal avenue to send out prayers for those who have shared their histories and struggles; their successes, their own gratitude of being supported.

I have enjoyed the bantering between the “boys” of days gone by, the reminder and memories of the Woodland we grew-up in; and the list of appreciation given to our service men and women.

This site has uplifted my own memories of all those years ago – some I actually did not care to remember; some I was glad to recall; but mostly – realizing that for each of us – we are at a time in our lives that whatever we experienced as kids – we are now adults and have all “in effect” survived life pretty well.

As children, my parents would tell us – don’t worry about what others may think of you – for each of us –each day of our lives – we are exactly where we are supposed to be – some days just seemed like hell – other days – are pretty darn good; the most important piece of life is – keep in mind – that we are not aware and we don’t know what goes on in someone else’s house.

This site has giving us insight into lives (past and present) – that we would not otherwise have known – thank you all for what you have shared – have disclosed, and mostly thank you for showing me that my life growing-up in Woodland was, all-in-all a pretty good experience.

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK – I LOVE THE BANTERING – THE STORIES – THE MEMORIES.....

AGAIN, THANK YOU!!!!!

Charlotte

Greg Kareofelas (1962)

Charlotte

You have a wonderful way with words and you expressed it perfectly! Time has a way to add a different dimension to experience. :-) Everyone have a Happy Holidays and be happy we are lucky enough to greet another year. Back in the 1960's, I could not imagine the year 2000, let alone 2015.

There are a number of class of 1962 not on the Vets list. Mark Good, Nuc Subs, no longer with us, so he can't add his name, Frank Anastasi, Army, Germany, also not with us any longer. I thought we had a pretty good list of Vets when we did the "Big 50", I'll see if I can find where that is, we should have everyone listed

For Christmas 1968 I was with the 8th Army between Inchon and Seoul Korea. Those "Pesky North Koreans" must have done something, for we all loaded up in the back of our trusty 1965 Ford Pickup, had our trusty M-14s (we did not get M-16's, we had to do with old issue gear) and took off to guard a perimeter fence and freeze our butts off. I can't be too mad at the North Koreans though, for if they had not stole the USS Pueblo in January of 1968, I would have been sent to the Republic of South Vietnam, arriving "in country" just in time for the "Tet" :-)

Keep adding to the dialog and keep posting pix!!

Connie Long (Brace) (1963)

Just wanted to make an addition to the list of classmates who have served our nation.  Clarence Mattos of the Class of 1963 should be added to the list.  It is my understanding that Clarence was killed in a jeep accident in Vietnam.  Since we were seated alphabetically, Clarence was seated behind me for an entire year of trigonometry and I will always remember him as a kind and pleasant fellow.

Merry Christmas to all.

Connie Long Brace

Cynthia Bourn (Clark) (1968)

I too appreciate all the joy, contentiousness, humor and memories this site has provided over the last year plus. Stan, I plan on reading the book you recommended to Bob. Bob your words about veterans and learning to cope with memories hit very close to home as my husband is a veteran and has dealt with the memories and has physical issues as well. Time can have a way of easing wounds. Thank you all for the times I have laughed out loud or teared at a memory or just smiled at our youth at WHS and in Woodland. I even discovered that I have a cousin who wrote a book and a friend found me after many years. I wish you all very Merry Christmas and a most happy and prosperous New Year. Please keep the stream of consciousness flowing!  

Cynthia Bourn Clark

Charles "Chuck" Page (1968)

Sorry Robert, just one correction. I am not a vet. I won the lottery...I just noticed that James Gage was not listed. I should have also noticed some of the other missing names, like Manuel , but did not. Manuel was a very nice guy. Hi to Stanley, Bob, and the rest. But please don't give me honor where I have none. The other guys are the real deal. Thank you to all. 

Don Murdoch (1962)

Robert,

   Also missing from the list are the  late Lt. Kenny Leathers (Army), who served in Vietnam,  and Wayne  Henry (Navy) from Class of '62.  Also add Wayne's brother Robert Henry and Bill Quinn from Class of '63.  I believe both of them were Green Berets.  I remember sitting in Tony's having a beer when Quinn walked in.  He was decked out in his uniform, green beret, medals on his chest and the spit-shined boots.  Quite a sight. Way to go guys.   Thanx for your service.      

 Also add Eddie McKee, Class of '63.   Eddie and I rode the bus together to the Oakland reception center, then to Fort Ord on Oct. 6, 1965.  We were in the same platoon in basic training.  He went to Vietnam but I got lucky. 

Stanley Carter (1968)

Please add 1 more name to the Veterans list Elmer Amen class of 1967, US Army, Vietnam. Besides running into Manuel Bojorques in Vietnam.  I saw Elmer my first month in Vietnam but we didn't know each other. I think his tour was up soon and mine was just begining. He served in Alpha Troop 11th Armored Cavalry not sure what platoon. Like I said earlier it truly is a small world. This is to Charlie Page Mele Kalikimaka and thanks for the kind words to our Veterans. How long have you been in Hawaii? Cindy Bourn Clark I hope you enjoy the book Blackhorse Riders Its by author Philip Keith. Take care and to all a good night!

Janet Long (Levers) (1966)

Hi, Robert, yet another correction(s); it is correct that Louis Dinwiddie served in the Navy, but not that he's deceased; he's alive and well and retired in Sacramento. Also, Ron Timothy ('65) was in Army National Guard. Thanks for your work on this.

John Michael Somero (1967)

Hi, Robert,

Also, my brother Ralph Somero, class of 1969 served in the Army from about 1970 - 1974 or so.  I know he got in late enough that he didn't go to Viet Nam; my best recollection is that he was a cook at Ft. Huachuca in AZ.  He's currently living in Idaho in some kind of care facility, after having decades of problems with his knees and going through several procedures at VA hospitals.

Thanks,

John S.