GETTING OLD

BATMAN & ROBIN UNITED

On a recent trip from Wimberley, TX to Lafayette, LA, Tom Finn stopped by Phil Absher's home in Pearland, TX to reunite with his old buddy. These were two of the guys you didn't want to play cards, pool or ping pong with, and expect to win very often! Phil is doing well after surgery and sends greetings to all of you.

WELCOME ABOARD!!

A hearty welcome to James Caldarale from Willingboro, NJ.

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

I hope all of you had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend. There's nothing like good old BBQ, especially in Texas. We enjoyed BBQ ribs. It was so tender, it just fell off the bone when you picked one up. Along with some beans, cole slaw, potato salad and some good music from back in the day....Man, what else could you ask for? Rain was in the forecast for us in north Texas, but, as usual, the weatherman got it wrong. I pray that everyone made it back home safely. No news to report, so I guess we are all doing fine. PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS! If you have any news, email me and I'll get the word out...See you all on June 26, 2010 in Cheyenne!!

FIVE NEW MEMBERS

With the help of Jim Meadows, we found five new members to the 809th Communications Squadron. Foy Eugene Godwin-GA, David B. Ohler-ID, Jim Hamil-WY, Jim Jacob-WY and Nicholas Kricken-WY. The last three on this list reside in Cheyenne. Welcome to the club! See you all in June 2010!

WILD BILL LAUX

I just talked to Bill Laux's daughter, Terry. Unfortunately, Bill passed away on March 14, 2009. He was being treated for congestive heart problems. I wish I could have found him sooner. Maybe we could have talked to him and had a good laugh about the good old days. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

TRAGEDY

Robert Jarvis, son of Joe Jarvis, was found dead in his Pahrump, NV home. Robert was a gifted web designer. He had requested that all of his organs be donated to save the lives of others. Please pray for the Jarvis family.

NEW MEMBER OF THE FAMILY

My son, Jerry, and his wife, Kristina, gave birth to a 6 lb. 3oz. bouncing, baby boy at 1:52 am May, 5, 2009. Mother and baby, Christopher Asher Mohn, are doing fine!

NEW MUG

I just added a new mug shot of Bill Sheets. Bill was a splicer at FE Warren and Grand Forks AFB. He now resides in Cheyenne, WY. Scroll down and click on Mugshots to view picture.

OUR THOUGHT AND PRAYERS

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Stan Shockley family for the unexpected death of his Mother, Margarite Shockley.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOB!

Today, April 22nd, is Bob Wilkie's birthday. A little about Bob....Bob is a long time member of the Calvary Baptist church, family and staff in Joplin, MO. He has a sincere heart for the senior adults and their well being, but that’s not all. Bob also handles the daily financial responsibilities and also heads up a weekly support group for the those dealing with addiction. Bob is married to his wife Caroline, and when they have spare time, they love to getaway to the lake.

WELCOME WOODY

James L. Woods, better known as "Woody" has been located in Huber Heights, OH. He was trained for Inside Plant (362X 1), but was put in Site Comm Bench Check. He worked on the Launch Enabling System for the Atlas missiles, spent most of his career hop scotching between the states and Europe. He spent 24 years in the AF and retired as a SMSGT. After the AF, he worked for LEXIS-NEXIS for seventeen years and is now completely retired enjoying life in the slow lane. Welcome aboard, Woody!

WELCOME WANZER!

I finally located Gerald A. Wanzer, living in Alexandria, VA. He is retired from the AFD, Alexandria Fire Department. You still look good... for an old retired fireman. WELCOME and we'll see you at the reunion next year.

WYOMING HOT TUB PARTY

Now, there's an idea...

ANOTHER "WELCOME ABOARD"

Well, it was a fruitful weekend. I located three more Airmen. I've only been looking for them since January and I had just about given up. Something told me to try one more time. So, I did and I found Kary Hughes, retired from the US Post Office in Stanton, CA, Gerald Wanzer, retired from the Fire Dept. in Alexandria, VA & Bob Wilkie, who is Senior's Pastor at Calvary Baptist church in Joplin, MO. Welcome to the 809th Comm. Sq. (& the 90th Comm. Sq.) Blog. I can't wait until we can all sit down and reminisce about the good old days in Cheyenne, WY. Kary Hughes assured me that he is not an angry man anymore, so there will be no rematches...HA! See Ya There!

UPDATE

Phil Absher had a successful surgery to insert a stint in his left carotid artery.
This artery had 90% blockage. They will do the right artery next which has
50% blockage. Hang in there Phil, we're all pulling for you!

ROAD TRIP

I just got back from a little road trip down to south Texas and I visited with Tom Finn and Wade Aust. Tom and Wade say "Hello" to all of you. We all agreed, "We can't wait until next year!" I talked so much, I got a sore throat. Here's a picture of Tom and Wade....

LATE NIGHT MENU

Here's a look at the menu from the Plains Motor Lodge, a favorite place to stop after a long night of ,uh, partying! Click on Title to view the menu.

Sheppard AFB Exchange - 1963

Here's a 4 page flyer from Sheppard AFB Base Exchange.

Click on the Title above to view the entire flyer.

MYSTERY MAN

Who is this former Airman?

It is not Jack Sparrow!