Our speaker for Thursday, 19 July is Tom Gehman who will talk about his experiences in the A4 Skyhawk.

Ken Koster has told me that Dr. Rich Sugden, CDR, USN, Retired said he knows of Tom and would like to hear what he has to say

but, that he can’t attend.   He expressed a desire to have someone video Tom’s presentation and send it to him.

I suppose anyone could do that with their smart phone and the share it through an attachment to an email.

Any volunteers?

If so email me at pjbro5790@att.net

BTW, Dr. Sugden owns The Teton Air Museum.

Check out the rich array of beautiful ($$$$) aircraft at :

< tetonairmuseum.com >

 

Thanks,

Paul B

The Luncheon and Program are coming together nicely.  Allan Cartwright’s guest speaker, Tom Gehman will talk to us about his fun times

in the A4 Skyray (Scooter).   Yeah, I know.   Well, there will be someone there to satisfy you Phantom II fans too.

Tom Goldt might want to tell us about those fun times when he made a few trips in his F4 to “Downtown.”

Reg Hearn will bring his daughter, Robyn Price with him.   And Bruce Cowee will bring us up to date on the near birth of Volume 3

of  “Vietnam To  Western Airlines.”

Spouses and friends are welcome.   Just don’t surprise me on the day of the event.   Are you listening, Gorrilla?

We will be at The Fairview Metropolitan

10051 Doolittle Drive

Oakland, CA 94063  (adjacent to OAK)

Thursday, 19 July from 1115 to 1400

Menu was contained in the last two announcements.

Remember, Curt Taylor is in Mozambique, Africa (0n reserve?) so please

RSVP me ASAP AT:

pjbro5790@att.net

Cost  $20.00

Hope to see you there

Paul B

Hi Wallybirds,

I made a huge mistake concerning Our speaker, Tom Gehman.

Tom will talk about his adventures in the McDonnell Douglas F4 Phantom II

not the A4 as I previously wrote.

My apologies.

Paul B

I neglected to identify our Mystery Speaker.

Allan Cartwright has enlisted Tom Gehman to tell us about his many adventures in the much revered

Douglas A4 Skyhawk, fondly remembered by some as the “Scooter.”

Now weigh anchor and sail to OAK with us.

Paul B

The July 19th Wallybird Luncheon is coming up fast

Where:   The fairview Metropolitan

10051 Doolittle Drive (next to OAK)

Oakland, CA 94063

Time:      1115 to 1400

Menu:    

Salad:      House Green salad w/Italian & Ranch Dressing

Buffet Salads:  Broccoli,Penne Pasta, & Carrot & Raisin

Entrees:           Chicken Marsala,  Beef Round Roast w/Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Dinner Rolls, Coffee & Tea

Cost:                $20.00

We have just half our Guaranteed Minimum responded.

Remember that Spouses and Friends are all welcome.

BTW, Reg Hearn has sufficiently recovered and he will attend with his Daughter Robin.

Please RSVP  me ASAP at:

pjbro5790@att.net

Paul Browne

I just received this news of John's passing. I have no further information. As soon as I get anything I will pass it along.
Dick

~ IN MEMORY ~
Shannon Thompson, son of WA/DL Capt. Gary & F/A Brigitte Thompson
October 1, 1978 ~ June 28, 2018
thompson shannon
Devastating news for any parent…. sad news to share with the passing of Shannon Thompson, 39 year old son of WA/DL Captain Gary & Brigitte Thompson. Shannon passed unexpectedly early Thursday morning due to a medical condition. He is survived by his parents, his brother, his 3yr old daughter, plus many other dear friends and family members. Shannon had most recently been working for the Boeing Company in Mesa and had resided in Mesa, Arizona. Shannon was an organ donor….many lives have benefitted from Shannon’s organ, eye, tissue donations. An avid dog lover, his favorite charity is the ASPCA. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to ASPCA in Shannon’s name. Brigitte has set up a fundraiser account to benefit ASPCA … please see below. This information is also available on facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/donate/277026196198196/
For those needing more information and for those wishing to send personal condolences, the family can be reached by email at
gbsnt1@gmail.com
On behalf of the Thompson family, thank you for sharing and caring.
Thank you,
~ Carol for the PCN http://pcnflightwest.blogspot.com/2018/07/shannon-thompson-son-of-wa-dl-capt-gary.html

Shannon’s Memorial Fund
Fundraiser for ASPCA by Brigitte Thompson
https://www.facebook.com/donate/277026196198196/

It’s with great sadness that we inform all friends and family of Shannon G. Thompson of his untimely passing. We will miss his warm smile, his big heart and his loving hugs terribly.

Given his great love of dogs, we have set up this fundraiser for those who would like to contribute something in his memory to help support the ASPCA.

He will be missed by us as well as everyone that knew him. He brought a lot of joy into our lives, and we appreciate any contributions in celebration of his life.

Want to join me in supporting a good cause? I’m raising money for ASPCA and your contribution will make an impact, whether you donate $5 or $500. Every little bit helps. Thank you for your support. I’ve included information about ASPCA below.

From rescue to recovery to adoption, the ASPCA is there for animals every step of the way. We pride ourselves in not just saving lives, but in changing them for the better—and none of it would be possible without the support of people like you. When you donate to the ASPCA today, you can help us continue to fight for animals on all fronts. Please make a gift right now. www.aspca.org

~ IN MEMORY ~
WA/DL Capt. Bruce M. Larner
July 8, 1944 ~ June 7, 2018
Larner cpt.
Notification with the passing of retired Western/Delta pilot Captain Bruce Michael Larner, age 73. Captain Larner joined Western Airlines
05-16-1966 and retired with Delta Air Lines, based SLC/030. He is survived by his wife Marianne, their children, plus grand- and great grandchildren.
To view/sign the online guestbook please visit the funeral home’s website at
https://www.lakelandfuneralhome.com/tributes/Bruce-Larner
Graveside services for Captain Larner were held in Lakeland, Florida. Obituary information notes that a Celebration of Life event will also be held at a later date.
For those wishing to send a personal note, whitepages lists the family residence as
1672 Doves View Circle, Auburndale FL 33823-2755.
Should more news be received we will be sure to pass it along.
Thank you,
~ Carol for the PCN http://pcnflightwest.blogspot.com/2018/07/wadl-capt-bruce-m-larner.html
Obituary………………………
Bruce Michael Larner, 73, of Auburndale, passed away June 7, 2018. He was born July 8, 1944 in Chicago, IL to parents Hymen and Myrtle Larner. Bruce was a commercial airline pilot for 38 years, working first for Western Airlines and then Delta. After his retirement, he enjoyed teaching Bible Study classes at Legacy Christian Church.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his brother Morton; sister Ruth Ellen. Left to treasure Bruce’s memory is his wife Marianne; children Julie, Stephen and Scott; stepchildren Sherilyn and Bryon; brother Ken (Nancy); niece Sharon; nephew Joel; 18 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held 11AM Monday, June 11, 2018 in the Lakeland Memorial Gardens. There will be a Celebration of Life at a later date held at the church. http://www.legacychristian.com/

Dick and Ken this is a test to see if I can reach all the members.

Paul

> From: Hal Gulledge <ashby@gvtc.com>Could you forward this, Scotty? Barbara is Jan’s sister.

All,

Jan has received notice from Ft. Sam Houston regarding Tom’s graveside service. It will be held on Tuesday, July 10, 2018, at 10:00 am. The authorities at Ft. Sam Houston have informed the family that promptness is important as several funerals are planned for that day, so please don’t arrive too early. The services are limited to 30 minutes per regulations. Instructions are to enter the main gate off Harry Wurzbach then stop at first building on the right after the gate to find out which shelter has been designated as the site for the service.

This won’t come as any surprise to you to learn that Tom wanted this to be casual as he hated to dress up!

Following the service, Jan and family will be hosting a celebration of life at the Mystic Shores Community Center from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Reminder to all that it was Tom’s desire that contributions be made to the Gary Sinise Foundation in lieu of flowers. Online donations can be sent to: www.garysinisefoundation.org

Respectfully,

Barbara Rolleg