I would like to thank everyone who set up this reunion. Everything worked perfectly from the Banquet to the Casino. Seeing some of my "Ole Shipmates" after 43+ years sure brought back memories.
It was a pleasure sitting and chatting with new friends. One person in particular I won't forget is Chaplain Jerry ?, even though he dropped us for the USAF. That's OK Jerry, we forgive you.
My wife missed this reunion, but said she won't miss the 2005 whether it be Portland, Las Vegas, or a Cruise on the briny. Thanks again guys. Jack Maryon 1958-1961
Was good to see you too - even though I didn't see a lot of you during the Ready Room periods. I had hoped to spend a little more time with you. Maybe next time.
Harry Dunlap and his 2003 Reunion committee did a great job. Nancy and I had a great time seeing all of you again. Jerry Preston (the Rev)is the name you were looking for. His bio was recently published . Here's a shortcut you can copy&paste.
http://vp-21.org/biographies/id146.htm
Hi Frank,
I'm already looking forward to the next reunion. From what I was told, it will be either Las Vegas, Portland, ME. or a Cruise. My wife didn't make the P'Cola reunion, but will not miss the next one no matter where it is.
Got word the other day that I will probably make another trip to Turkmenistan next March. I'm excited. This past July my stop-over each way was Istanbul. The Istanbul Airport/Mall was the largest and most beautiful mall I have seen.
To get an idea of the size, think of the largest mall you have ever been in, and times it by five. It was a pleasure meeting so many nice people at the reunion. See you all at the next one. Take care, Jack Maryon
Hi Frank,
Maybe next time we can get together more than we did in P'Cola. I haven't seen too many post since ours in Nov. I hit the road again in April.
This time I'll be going to the Kazakhstan / Russian Border for a 2-4 month stay. I'm excited, I think. What year is the next reunion? Take care, Jack
I don't think us Americanos are too well liked in too many places. The places I will be going, I don't think they ever heard of us.
It should be another exciting trip. Here I thought I was retired. We are looking forward to the next reunion. This summer or early fall we are thinking about making trip #3 to New England to see what we missed on the previous trips.
While in P'Cola I did get a chance to visit the new NATTC PR "A" School. Very impressive, but I prefer the school at Lakehurst, NJ. Take care, Jack
