Clear Path Building == the former Ft. Devens Hospital |
Clear Path Entrance |
Bob Morrissey, Matt Callahan, and Gary Soldato at plaque presentation. |
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Taken at his residence, "The Palace" (L-R): Jeff Larimore, unidentified female guest, Taylor, Michael Larimore and wife Joyce |
Taylor and Bob with Plaque |
Son Michael, Taylor, and Bob |
Cousin Taylor, Taylor, and Bob |
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A fine Dinner |
Plaque Text - click to enlarge |
A priviledged task, completed with honor and pride. |
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President Bob Presentation to LTC (RET) Greg d'Arbonne |
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Special Guest Ken Roach |
Special Guest Vern "Doc" Kellogg. SMAJ's lifesaving friend and medical professional. |
Dog-faced Pony Soldier |
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Official Card |
101 years old Richard Hamilton listens to the presentation before he is made an Honorary Member of the 101st Airborne Division. |
American Legion Post 5, Brattleboro, VT, watch the ceremony. |
Bill Blankenberg, Don Miller and Linda Magee listening to the members of the American Legion Post 5, Brattleboro, VT talk about Mr. Hamilton. |
Greg d'Arbonne, Bill Blankenberg and Don Miller conduct the presentation to Mr. Hamilton to make him an Honorary Member of the 101st Airborne Division. |
Bill Blankenberg pins Airborne Wings on Mr. Hamilton in recognition of his combat jump over Germany when he had to bail out of his B-17, thus making him a Paratrooper. |
Greg d'Arbonne, Bill Blankenberg and Don Miller conduct the presentation to Mr. Hamilton to make him an Honorary Member of the 101st Airborne Division. |
: Mr. Hamilton with his family after the presentation. |
Greg d'Arbonne, Bill Blankenberg, Don Miller and Linda Magee listening to the members of the American Legion Post 5, Brattleboro, VT talk about Mr. Hamilton. |
AATW!!! |
Everyone's hungry! |
MaryKay for the ladies... |
...and hard stuff for everyone else! |
Two Kevins: Farrell and McAdams |
Lots of room in the shade to cook! |
Cooking Committee. |
Special Guest Vern "Doc" Kellogg. SMAJ's lifesaving friend and medical professional. |
Prez Bob -- finally done at the Grill. Thank you, Bob! |
SAA Blankenburg Presentation to LTC (RET) Greg d'Arbonne |
The Plaque says it all! Thank you, Greg! |
Greg shares the appreciation. |
Film Clip: Greg d'Arbonne accepts his plaque. |
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CSM Delia when he joined the Army in 1948, and last official photo in 1978. |
Terry Delia (w/ mask) attends his father's funeral. Friends of CSM Delia also in attendance, to include WW II Veteran Bob Smith (to the left w/ hat). |
Ralph Metivier and David McAllister, who served with CSM Delia in Vietnam, fold the flag over the grave. |
Bill Blankenburg presents the flag to CSM Delia's son, Terry. |
Presentation to Terry Delia by Chapter 54 of the Special Forces Association.
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Rev. Michael Rattin of the Faith Baptist Church in Hollis, NH provided the religious service at the funeral. |
Friends of CSM Delia listen as Rev. Rattin reads scripture. |
Friends bow their heads in prayer as Rev. Rattin provides a scripture reading. |
Members of the Pepperell VFW Post provide a Color Guard at the funeral. |
Friends of CSM Delia as Greg d'Arbonne provides words about CSM Delia. |
Members of the Pepperell VFW Post provide a Color Guard at the funeral. |
Presentation to Terry Delia by Chapter 54 of the Special Forces Association. |
The Reverend Michael Rattin Speaks about CSM Delia. |
Friends bow their heads in prayer as Rev. Rattin provides a scripture reading. (The person in front of Rev. Rattin is his son who is holding the microphone for him.) |
Friends bow their heads in prayer as Rev. Rattin provides a scripture reading. |
Film Clip: "The 4 Vets" singing "The Army Song". They are Chris Lussier, Kerry Spangler, Greg d'Arbonne, and Bruce Moran. |
Photos by Cathie Clark and Tony Payne. Thanks to Greg d'Arbonne for writing the captions on each.
AATW!!! |
Our host: Bill "Blink" Blankenburg speaks |
Cupcakes this year! Thanks, SMAJ! |
Plenty of room - Near side Bistro view |
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Prez Bob's the Grillmaster again — but he has help from our special Guest Dan Winschel and past-Prez Tom McGall. Make mine medium-rare, guys! |
Keeping an eye on the cars. |
CSM Delia - Still kicking at 91 y.o. |
CSM Delia's New Wheels —2016 Buick Cascada: Collector Car. |
Web Administrator Cathie Clark and member Ed O'Reilly |
Mrs. Blink (Diane), her son Eric and his fiancee Valerie |
Elaine and Tom McGall, and Kevin Richardson |
Kevin Richardson (101st past-Prez and long-time member) and Charlie Nelson (Coast Guard Vet) |
Past-prez Dick Pockwinse and wife Shirwin. — They travelled by car all the way from the Cape on a Saturday! That's dedication! |
VP Tony Payne and wife Donna |
Guests from the 82nd: Combat Pathfinder Fran Buskoski and wife (she's the 82nd's Secretary) and Brian O'Connell (a/k/a Oakieseagles) |
Blink and Bob thanked everyone for coming. Great turnout! |
Our Guest: Green Beret, (Ret) Maj. Daniel Winschel former medic (18D) with 7th SFG(A) and 20th SFG(A). Friend of Blink. |
Camera Shy: 82nd Chapter Chairman Bob Farrell (blue shirt, back to camera) and Christopher (AF Vet) and Joann Spilker (in background). Thanks for coming, folks! |
WebAdmin Note: Thanks to Shirwin Pockwinse and Tony Payne for their great photo contributions!
Can't wait to cut into this one! |
Ralph Matevier, Bob Delia, Greg D'Arbonne, Dave Josselyn |
Steve Morrissey, Tom McGall, Bob Morrissey, Don Miller, (Empty Chair: Photog Cathie Clark) |
Matt Callahan, Denny Drewry, Blink Blankenburg, George LeBlanc |
The Birthday Guy -- not bad for 90!! |
Bob's Plaque |
Bob receives his plaque from President Tom McGall. |
A quick History of a life in the Army —in 30 minutes. |
We appreciate your hospitality, Bailey's Bar & Grille |
Blink presents the plaque to Pamela Mariano, Owner |
Pam's reaction: "You guys JUMPED OUT OF PLANES???" |
Chief One Feather (Dave Josselyn) tries to make off with the best gag gift. |
Our Squad |
Ordering Frenzy |
Decisions, decisions! |
We're seeing double! New Members Kevin and Bill Farrell. (Note: Kevin's our new Treasurer) |
Our Bailey's Celebrity Chef: Brad Hollowell, nephew of Band of Brothers' George Luz |
Another plaque for Mr. Morrissey's collection. This one has its own helmet! Thanks for all you've done, Bob. We will MISS YOU! |
This year's cake! |
Keeping cool out of the sun. |
Bob's the Grillmaster in the shade |
Waitin' for the burgers... |
Garage Extraordinaire |
SMAJ's Eagle -- Donation to the Ft. Devens Museum |
This year's cake! |
Incoming and outgoing Presidents: Tom and Dick |
Bob presents Blink with Plaque of Appreciation |
Blink loves his Plaque! |
Plaque presentation to Laura |
Blink's ride |
Two cakes this year: Cake #1 |
Cake #2 |
Music, booze, and ammo — who could want for more? |
Ladies ready with the extinguishers |
Laura and Tom don't BBQ |
Hungry crowd! |
SMAJ's appreciation speech |
The Pockwinses |
Who's that lady hiding from the camera? |
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