It is suprising to see yourself in a picture on the web ..... Doug you did a great job with the site, and it brings back many memories of all and especially the mess night. I completed almost 9 yrs total active with the bands: MCRD twice, III MAF twice and 2nd MARDIV, with instrument repair school stuck in there, got out, came home to Michigan, been working as a Deputy Sheriff for 23 years now. I switched services and retired as a Master Sergeant from the US Air Force Reserves, seeing duty as a loadmaster with service in Kosovo, Bosnia, Panama and Iraq.
My son just made me a 49 yr old grandfather, so your pictures prove I was once young. I have 2 great kids, 2 step kids and a new wife. When not playing cop, I conduct a community concert band, a community jazz band, perform in the Woodward Ave Blues band and with a big band named "The Pros."
To all I suffered with .... miss the hell out of ya all. I may have some old pictures somewhere and if so I will scan and send them. Great to read about all my old friends ... Frink, Bowman, Parr, etc... Semper Fi.
Jim Gregory (no longer missing in action!)
Great website, Doug! I have a lot of fond memories from my 2 years on The Rock. (And some not very fond, life altering ones, too:). It was so cool to see that Hank is still living there. I saw Chuck Farmer just last year. He and I are both still in the instrument repair business. Like others before me, this made me go digging for old pics in my closet! I have a few to submit.
So sad about Jack, Thad and Randy.
Mac
Wow!!!! For some strange reason I decided to Google the III Maf Band today and was I surprised. Most may not remember me, but I certainly remember everyone else. Came over in 1983 just before the Korea trip. Had the privilage of guarding equipment and mess duty while the Band went to Seoul.I did visit with Capt. Croswell a few years back while in the Va area. Am playing again with a local Wind Symphony and in the process of trying to form some sort of jazz group. Played in the 50-53 USS Missouri Reunion Jazz Band just a few months ago and had a blast. I know it would be a huge deal to pull off, but everyone should think about some sort of reunion. Would be glad to help with arrangments. Take care all, Craig Dill
Craig Dill <cdill_8@msn.com>
Lebanon, OH United States
- Thurs, Jun 19, 2008 at 19:28:29 (CDT) |
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Wow! Great site. Will have to dig through my photos and submit a few
Echoes of an era...
SOM 1976, Iwakuni 1976-1977, San Diego 1977-1979
Doug,
Great site. I served in the MCRD San Diego Band from 82-88, then the powers that were sent me to Recruiters school across the grinder. I would love to get in touch with any of the wonderful group of fellow Marines I served with in San Diego and at the SOM.
It's great to see some old names. Don Chalfy, Andre Clark, Harry Evans, etc... Does anyone out there know where Bill Lewis or Bill Corrigan are today?
Semper Fi and keep up the good work Doug!
Wes Locke
Hello Everyone! Doug, this is a great site and it brought back alot of memories. I retired in 2000 as a MSgt and have been a police officer in Jacksonville ever since. I am currently a Sgt and the Internal Affairs Investigator for the agency. I have been married to a wonderful woman who was also a Marine Musician in Hawaii for 20 years now. We have 5 boys, yes ... 5! Anyone who wants to get caught up, drop me a line. Again, it was great to see some of these old photos ... thanks for including me.
Harry Evans <DEVANS33@ec.rr.com>
Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Fri, Mar 14, 2008 at 15:50:24 (CDT) |
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Hey Everyone,
Good to see everyone is still around after all this time. Doug, thanks for the site!
Feel free to send me an e-mail, I'll be glad to write back.
What a small, small world ............. John Jones and Jim Broderick went to my high school in Florida ...... graduated different years, and all of us ended up at the same time in Okinawa.
What are the chances of that?
Semper Fi
Outstanding work Doug
I had the pleasure of having brunch with Jerry Deex and Bob Rheaume on Sunday (2/10/08); we still laugh at all the knucklehead things we did with the Marines of the III MAF Band. I'm very fortunate to be able to see Jerry and Bob as we all live in southern CAL and get together to re-live the memories that we shared with all the Marines that have logged in on the site you created. I retired in 2001 with 21 years of service and now I work behind the former MCAS El Toro for the Orange County Sheriff's Dept. I'm currently playing upright bass in a Blue Grass Band (myspace.com/thebladerunners). Sgt Bowman (John) we'll see you at the Pendleton Staff club the next time your group is scheduled to play there. To all the Marines that I had the pleasure of breaking bread with or raising a cold one with - you will always have a place to rest your head or eat a bratwurst in Fallbrook, CA. Doug, I still fly home every year for a Packer game so it would be my pleasure to take you and your lovely wife to a Packer tailgate party and to the game.
Semper Fi
Danny Connelly
Cell - 949.939.2663
Hm - 760.723.0446
Dan Connelly <dconnelly@ocsd.org>
Fallbrook, CA USA
- Thurs, Feb 21, 2008 at 15:49:12 (CST) |
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Hi Doug,
It's been quite a while since I contacted you - probably close to 5 years, I think. Lots happening these days. I'm still married to the lovely Martha (our 5th anniversary is this coming July 26), and between us we have three: Jon, 18, and Nancy, 15 (mine) and Kerry, 16 (hers). We live in Goffstown, NH, about 60 miles north-west of Boston. I am working as a Critical Care Paramedic with the EMS provider for the city of Manchester, NH, right next door. I love my job, as much as when I was a member of the bands. Many people in my thoughts lately, and it's good to see their names: Mike Parr, John Bowman, Trey, Brandy, many others....
This is such a good resource and you do a wonderful job keeping it together. I think you found the link to it on my web page, in fact.
Take care, all. Semper Fi.
Walt
Hey Doug, man i think I was with you somewhere maybe SOM?
a lot of time and beer drops have passed since then. I was married to a wm
oops better capitalize that DOUBLEYOU EM. She was known by most as CPL FINN,
we were married for 13 years and shared a lot of good and bad times (recruiting
duty mainly). I e-mld Robbie Harris, we were at fmf pac band in the late 70s.
Jim Suhling <eglidejim@att.net>
noblesville, indiana good old USA
- Mon, Jan 28, 2008 at 09:14:47 (CST) |
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WOW. I just stumbled across this great site. don't even know how, but sure great to see pictures and names from a reat time long ago. thanks for putting it together.
Hey Doug and fellow Brothers and Sisters… I would have written sooner but I was out working on my drill techniques - ha … I think about those ‘ol days often… a life time of memories. Thank you for keeping the memories alive through your site! Just to catch you all up with me… I have been married now for 22 year to a former Marine Bandsman, Diane “Fortini” Parr. We have two girls, Patty 6 and Mary 4. I retired from Quantico with 22 years of service. Since retiring I am back in the government and work in the WDC area. I will send update photos soon… All be safe and Semper Fi! Mike Parr, GySgt Ret.
Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy New Year. Bill and I had the pleasure of seeing Joe Aurand and his wife Crystal over the Christmas holidays. Turns out that Joe's mom lives here and we were able to hook up because of this site. Nice to see so many names and get back in touch with people!
Deb :)
I was in the Marine Band MCRD San Diego with Jim Frink. I have been trying to locate and connect. Anyone have any contact with him recently. Would greatly appreciate. You can email me at christopher_knapick@ml.com
I was not in Oki with Doug, but see a lot of familiar names and faces of guys I served with in the 2nd MAW Band (1984-1986) and the 3rd MAF Band (1986-1987). Thanks for this website and the link to the past it provides. Damn, it's been a long time!
Hey all!
Says I'm unaccounted for. Well, I'm here. Retired (GySgt) 2 years ago from the aviation community (yup the "Wing"). Now living up in Montana and lovin' it. Great to see some of the old pics. Have some of sitting in a box that I should scan and send in to ya.
Sorry to see some of our friends have gone to report to the Supreme Commander. God bless Thad, Randy and Jack.
Love ya all!
Paul
Paul Cowhick
Montana
- Thurs, Nov 29, 2007 at 16:58:23 (CST) |
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Hey Doug!
Thanks for posting the pic of me and Cribb during one of our beloved SOM field days. The Playboy mag adds a lot! We Marines always did things with flair, huh?
I've been back to the SOM since this photo was taken, though having worn an Army uniform (I'm in the 40th Army Band – an Army National Guard band based in Colchester, Vermont). And, I'm going for my E7, so I'll be going back to the SOM yet one more time, this time for the Advanced Course. I should get Cribb to meet me there so we can take this photo all over again!
I hope life is treating you well. Drop me a line sometime.
Semper Fi,
Craig Benson
http://youtube.com/watch?v=KCA-edcGsO4
I learned stamina from the 3rd Mar Div.
Ed :) AKA Patrick Hession
I just wanted to say that my memories and early trumpet playin' was with the 3rd mar div, and I wouldn't replace it for the world.
Maynard Ferguson asked me before he died; where and the hell did you come from; I told him the 3rd Marine Division Band and Parris Island Marine Corp Band.
The MF Tribute Band; Ed Spearman - Lead Trumpet :)
Best Regards, The Maynard Ferguson Tribute Band
This is great, brought back a whole lot of memories. Most of them are good, some are a bit hazy due to alchohol consumption, I'm sure. I'm going to dig up some old photos and add them. I'm still in regular contact with Jim Broderick (he sent me the link to this site).
Great to come across this site and see a lot of familiar names and faces. It was very cool to hear about Jey and Mindy! I remember being in "Godspell" with Mindy way back when.
Raymond Topscher <rtopsche@hotmail.com>
Minneapolis, Minnesota USA
- Wed, Oct 17, 2007 at 22:17:30 (CDT) |
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i was in marine band pearl harbor and 4th maw band new orleans from 1976 1980. enjoyed seeing comments from some people that long ago.
Still groovin!
http://www.myspace.com/terrygrace
Hey Doug! I still have a few recordings of some of the Taifu performances (from the infamous 82-83 Chow Hall Tour) and concert band from Christmas of 1982. Would you be interested in hosting a few MP3's?
Hi, everyone! I'm stunned to have stumbled on the precious memories! It's great seeing the pictures and reading the guest book. Doug, amazing! My life story since Oki (80-83) is college, Reserves, grad school, Warrant Officer, marriage, two children (daughter 6 and son 4), worked on the Hill many years, then resigned to consult and raise my children, retired from the reserves. I'm living in Silver Spring, MD, a suburb of Washington, DC. Hope to hear from lots of you! Thank you, Doug!
Does anybody know Eric Ferdman's or Jim Broderick's email address? I knew them at the School of Music in the early 80's. Thanks for any help locating these guys....Semper Fi!
I wandered off your link on my YouTube channel and traced it to here... So this is what you were doing before I met you in the 80's!!!... This is so cool to find this today!!! Happy Memorial Day and best wishes to you!!!
This is a nice site, Doug! Brings back a lot of memories (mostly good ones!). Hope everyone is doing well.
SEMPER FI
Doug, I hope all is well with you. This site really brings back memories. I have the '84 picture posted in a place of honor on my wall at home. I'm doing well. Retired from the Corps in 2001, I've been attending Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville for the last five years. Netted a B.Mus in trumpet performance, a B. Mus in Theory and Composition, and will receive the masters in Conducting in a few months (May). Then it's off for the DMA. Well, not much more to tell. Semper Fi. Gary E. Beamon
Very nice job on the site Doug! It was great looking at all of the old photos of everyone.
WOW! I am amazed at all the people here who bring back so many awesome memories. I finished another degree when I retired in 98 (graphic design & digital design) So I now have three degrees I don't know what to do with. I am still trying to slow down...unsucessfully! I work at Quantico at the Expeditionary Warfare School in charge of the electronic curriculum & Copyright Manager/Photographer, I own Excalibur Company (home-based digital design company), Adjutant Mickey Finn Det., Marine Corps League, Military Order of Devil Dogs. AND....I finally bought my Harley!! 2006 Softail Deluxe and I am a member of the Band of Brothers USMC Motorcycle Riding Club! (check out our website at http://www.bandofbrothersusmc.org.) Oh and I quit drinking and became a Mormon and I am Music Director for the Primary children and Girl's Camp Director. As you can see, I'm just as wierd as ever! Love to all and peace, Brandy Fitzgerald "Teeter <---Road Name"
Hey Sandy Megas
I've Been trying to get a hold of you for a couple of years now. Heard you were up in L.A. I left you a couple of messages and emails. What's up. Drop me a line. I will be up in L.A. this weekend at the NAMM Show in Anehiem, CA
John (Bo)
John (Bo) Bowman <jbowman@csusm.edu>
Vista , California San Diego
- Thurs, Jan 18, 2007 at 18:05:36 (CST) |
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Hey Gang I'm still alive and kicking (playing) I have 2 Bands going. Playing here and in Vegas. The website is www.pacificbrass.net I'm still in touch with Joe Jacobs. He is getting his Masters at U. of Maryland. I have 2 Masters now.
Was a teacher and public school Counselor. Now here at CSU San Marcos.
This is a great website. I see and remember a lot of great faces.
Semper Fi John
John (Bo) Bowman <jbowman@csusm.edu>
Vista , California San Diego
- Thurs, Jan 18, 2007 at 18:00:07 (CST) |
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Hello Doug, I am very impressed with your Web Site. I have been retired since Aug 1996. Retired as a GySgt from the SOM (1st deck instructor). I am married to the same gal (Linnea) for 26+ years, 2 kids and 1 grand daughter (with one on the way). I've got many happy memories of my time on "The Rock." It's great to see so many of us have signed your Guestbook. Technology is great isn't it?
Eddie
Eddie Clark <walterclark@cox.net>
Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Mon, Jan 8, 2007 at 21:28:12 (CST) |
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Hi Doug,
What a talented, hard-working guy you are :) Some things haven't changed after all these years. Great job on the web site. It's funny what memories come to mind when seeing the old photographs ... Jey Young dropping his 35mm camera – it bounced off a boulder and fell in a puddle ... learning to ride Sgt McGee's motorcycle ... Yvette Richardson's sweet smile ... Paul Riley jogging all the time ... Susy Dodson's friendship and support during tough times ... playing bari-sax on "Superbone Meets the Badman" (I can't believe you have pictures of that, ha ha – was I really ever that thin?) ... the WM's having to qualify on the M-16 for the very 1st time. What a handsome picture of Drum Major Danny Connelly :)
I married an Army doggie, ha ha. His name is Tom. He did a 3-year hitch after high school and it turns out he was also at Team Spirit '83. Small world. Tom is an IT specialist. I am a plant manger for a manufacturing facility. (Went to school in Madison, WI after leaving the corps and got a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Also played in the UW Concert Band and Middleton Civic Orchestra.) Haven't played much for the last few years ... I really need to get involved again.
It's fun to see the updates on everyone. I hope all is well with you and all our commrades!
Sarah Janz (Johnson) <SarahLee927@msn.com>
White Bear Lake, MN
- Sat, Jan 6, 2007 at 20:50:20 (CST) |
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Anyone who would like to submit photos for the site, can email them to me at .
You will probably need a scanner, since I'm assuming that you will be wanting to send me photos that you have in print or slide form. If you do not have a scanner, there are photo scanning services available on the web, but I have never tried any of them. Certain stores may have in-store photo scanning services, or you could try going to a place like Kinko's to scan in some photos.
It would be nice if you could have the photos cleaned up before you send them to me. As for the size, the resolution should be 72 pixels/inch and the width dimension should be somewhere between 400 and 700 pixels wide.
Thanks,
Doug LaPoint
Minneapolis, MN USA
- Monday, Dec 18, 2006 at 15:21:45 (CST)
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Hello to all! I just stumbled onto this, what a wonderful site!! Doug, I have a photo album with many pics from there. I mean the entire album is of Oki and Taifu. I'd like to get copies to you. Please let me know how. I am married (2nd time) and have two daughters, 2 grand-daughters and a grand-son. I am in the New York City area, about 50 miles North. I recently finished school and got a Graduate Gemologist Diploma. I'm working in the jewelry industry.
Anybody who wants, please e-mail me.
Chuck
Hey Doug,
Bill Lamb and I are alive and well, living in Silver City, NM. We've been married 21 years and have three children, two boys, Richard 23 and William 20, and our daughter Brittnye who is 18 and getting ready to graduate. Bill's a music director here in the Silver City area as well as teaching lessons up at the university, and I am a medical transcriptionist working here at the hospital in town. It's really cool to see this site, thanks for putting it up. It's nice to see so many names and hopefully more people will find out about it. Would love to hear from people more about their lives. Deb :)
Great to see the names and the pictures. Thank you for setting this up. It really wasn't all that long ago. Retired in Feb. 97 and returned home in HB. Semper Fidelis. Take care all, Craig
Craig Wells <CaiWELLS@aol.com>
Huntington Beach, California
- Tues, Dec 5, 2006 at 14:08:54 (CST) |
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Doug,
I was the new Warrant Officer that came to III MAF in July of 85 to replace Major Croswell. I see many names on your roster that were still in the band when I arrived. The three years I was on Okinawa were three of my most memorable, and all of the Marines that I served with helped make those memories. I do have some information on some of your "missing" Marines, I'll email that to you soon!
Semper Fi,
Kirk
And many hearty Ooh-rah's! to all of you. Sorry about not getting this in on our beloved Corps birthday. (Didn't check my mail until today.) I hope all are doing well. I talked to Wayne Badie (Weiner) a couple of months ago. He's in Chicago. I'll be sure to let him know about the site.
Everyone out there please drop me a line and tell how you're doing.
Semper Fi
Simper Fi, Mack! Currently in Rochester, MN. Banking, drums and school ... oh ya, and beer.
Patrick Hennessee <plhslb@yahoo.com>
rochester , mn
- Sat, Nov 11, 2006 at 07:46:44 (CST) |
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I'm still in Southern California. Someday I'll get my pictures out of the attic and get them going your way Doug. Maybe when someone is running for president we'll pull out some old photos and start a scandal. (714) 751-6060 Bob
Semper Fi! And Happy 231st Birthday to the US Marines! God Bless!
Team;
I have to send up a flare and ask for some assistance. My ex-wife destroyed several irreplaceable items/photos from this era and I am asking that any of you who have photos of me/us/yourselves which you can copy/scan/e-mail, I would be forever grateful.
I am striving to recreate, as much as possible, some of the photo albums/memorabilia I had.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. I can be reached at (817) 490-5861 wk, or Home mailing address of: 533 Wolf Dr, Forney Texas 75126.
Many thanks,
Trey
Hi Doug,
Good to see all the former Marine drummers on the guestbook. Eric, good to hear you're doing well. You too, Jerry Deex.
Now all we need is Rheaume to chime in. LOL.
I'm still playing drums, too, and still loving it.
Happy Birthday to all the former Marines that served in Okinawa, Japan, under Croswell's regime.
Glad to hear that you're all doing good.
Keep in touch.
Woody
Bob Woodbury <rhythm@metrocast.net>
Gilmanton, New Hampshire USA
- Fri, Nov 10, 2006 at 16:21:08 (CST) |
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Hey Doug and you 3rd MAFers out there. Really great to get your birthday message today. Thanks so much for the continued communication. The days I spent with you guys in Okinawa are still some of my most prized memories.
My life has continued to unfold like an epic adventure ... too long to go into here. I'm fine, as is my family (son) Ren - 14, (son) Riley - 10, and ex-wife. I'm working in the music industry (commercial side) and still play every weekend (gave up the professional musician - road thing the minute I held my first son 14 yrs ago).
Thanks again Doug - and Happy Birthday Marines!
Eric Ebel (3 MAF Band 83-86)
erice@namm.com
Eric Ebel <erice@namm.com>
Carlsbad , California USA
- Fri, Nov 10, 2006 at 12:28:46 (CST) |
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Thanks Doug for keeping this website going!
I was thinking about the 40th year anniversary of Iwo Jima, and the little ceremony we did, including the trip to the top of Mt. Surabachi. Haven't seen "Flag of our Fathers" yet, but today would probably be a good day to see it.
I'll look for the picture I have of all of us at the monument.
I also remember the Guam 40th, "Semper Fidelis" on the beach with Amtraks cruising and cannons firing .... Too bad we had to wait two extra days for a C130 repair - I seem to remember two days sitting in a hanger for five hours.
Still waiting for the Taifu reunion!
Semper Fi,
Brian Hanson
Happy Birthday Marines!!
Doug it has been many years since we played together. Your site always floods back many valuable memories. Looking at the list of posts, I see names of guys I proudly served with. It was so good to see Jeff Cribb, Don Chalfy, Andre, and many others. Send me an email some time. Visit my site to see more.
Have Fun, Semper Fi!
Chris Wakeman
http://www.crjwakeman.com
Semper Fi former III MAF members. I still have the photos displayed proudly on my wall! Great job on the web site Doug. Very much appreciated. I am in Los Angeles (Orange County) and look forward to talking with anyone who is in the area.
It it interesting where we end up in life and the people we continue to stay in touch with. I am fortunate to work with one of the first band WMs, here at Xerox, Sue Comer. She was on Okinawa just before I arrived in '82. I still get to see Tommy Mautino who lives in Pittsburgh as we reminisce of our days with "Taifu" the top 40's Band led by Sandy Megas. If you are not a member of (MCMA.US) you may want to join. Those of you who may remember Steve Schwitzer, he is now the president.
Happy 231st Birthday
Hey Doug, do you know Erik Ferdman's email address?
I was at Pearl Harbor from 1983-86...now trying to locate some former band members. I was at the School of Music with Erik Ferdman back in 1982..it was good to see his face again on this site...hope he reads this and contacts me with an email address. Another name I saw in the photos was Jim Broderick...but I think this is a different Jim...the one I knew at the School went on to Okinawa ... anybody know of him? I was at FMF PAC back in the 80's...Matt Farquier was our lead trumpet player ... I understand he is a band leader now. Anyway, thanks for the great web site ... enjoyed it! Wish our unit would have a reunion...kind of tough though to meet in Hawaii! Semper Fi!
Randy Schoff <rcozmo4@fuse.net>
Cincinnati, Oh
- Mon, Sep 11, 2006 at 20:10:42 (CDT) |
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Hey,
I was never stationed there, but I knew 2 members; Toro and Parr. Toro, a great guy, helped me a lot when I was a fresh newb coming to MCRD San Diego. I remember him to this day. Parr, well, what can I really say about that Geek. Two-faced ____. In any case, I enjoy your website, and it does bring back memories. To be honest, I didn't like the time at all, but... as years go by, I do appreciate it more and more, especially all the guys I knew. True friends, I will say.
I'd love hearing from any old acquaintances. I was in from '53-'79. I was in all the bands except 29 Palms.
Email me after 16 May '06.
Semper Fi ... Jese Sunderland
Commenting on the below entry from Jey Young:
Most of the names on my list came from copies of old TAD orders that I still have. We may have never done an off-island gig together and therefore I didn't have your name listed on any of those orders. I do remember you now though.
Glad you found my site.
Doug LaPoint
Minneapolis, MN USA
- Wed, Jun 28, 2006 at 13:57:25 (CDT)
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Doug
My name is Jey Young {LCPL,CPL right before I got out} Trumpet player on the Rock from 1-85 to 1-86. Got your website from Gonzo, who contacted me last week. Wow! Bringing back a lot of memories. I don't seem to be on your list but I was there! If anyone remembers LCPL Mindy Dunning, we have been married almost 20 years now. I took Thad Ford's spot in Chopsticks after he left. I am sad to hear he has passed. Anyone feel free to send an e-mail. Thanks!!!!!!!
Jey Young <jeyyoung@cox.net>
Tempe, Az USA
- Sun, Apr 23, 2006 at 22:28:03 (CDT) |
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Doug, WOW!! What a trip down memory lane. Excellent website. It's been 20 years since we've all been together but I think about the III MAF Gaf all the time. The photos really took me back. After reading the comments, I felt like we were all together again at our house on Kitamie Lane, drinking a few and laughing about the little red wagon story... How about some pictures of the III MAF "cheerleaders" at our mess night?
Would love to hear from anyone anytime.
Greetings to all, this is Don Chalfy, a former Marine tuba player and amphibious assault vehicle (LVT-P7) crewman (1979-1991).
Doug, I came across your web site while browsing Sandy Megas' web site. In perusing the guest book and web site, there are several people I remember serving with over the years. Marty Booth – 1st Mar. Div. Band, Jeff Cribb – III MEF Band, Chris Wakemen – 1st Mar. Div. Band, Fred Oliver, who also turned up in Sarasota, FL at a gig I was playing electric bass on, Andre Clark – MCRD San Diego Band, Dan Connelly – MCAS El Toro, several Rose Parades, Kevin Cress – 29 Palms, CA, Luis Arce – MCRD San Diego, Harry Evans, the list goes on and on...
I served in the following bands: 1st. Mar. Div (2 tours), MCRD San Diego, III MEF Band, 29 Palms CA and performed in 9 Rose Parades.
Those were some of the greatest years of my life and I remember you all fondly (even the assholes ... lol) and wish you all peace, love and happiness.
Semper Fi,
Don
Don Chalfy <dchalfy@comcast.net>
Sarasota/Calgary, Florida/Alberta USA/Canada
- Mon, Mar 13, 2006 at 11:29:34 (CST) |
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Commenting on the below entry from Jeff Cribb:
Jeff! Yes, I do remember you. Thanks for signing the guestbook! I have at least one old photo of you from the SOM that I'll have to find and post now.
Glad you found my site.
Doug LaPoint
Minneapolis, MN USA
- Wed, Feb 22, 2006 at 14:18:25 (CST)
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I was elated to find your sight! It was so great to see some of the names and pictures of people I served with. Thanks for the memories. I was in Okinawa from 1987-1989. It was my favorite duty station besides New Orleans which comes in a very close second. I was at Cherry Point, New Orleans, PISC, OKINAWA 87-89, and Albany. A lot of names are very familiar. Like Hank's sight! Congrats on your business. Looks like you're living your dream. I don't know if you would remember me Doug, but I remember you and thank you for preserving these great memories. If anyone would like to chat, drop me a line. jcribb@satx.rr.com
Jeff Cribb <jcribb@satx.rr.com>
San Antonio, Tx. bexar
- Wed, Feb 22, 2006 at 12:11:19 (CST) |
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THIS IS MY NEW E-MAIL. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME AT ANYTIME. (216)-526-3243 CELL PHONE "ONLY PHONE." LOVE TO ALL OF YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU.
ANDRE CLARK
Very nice job. I was at the Press Center across the river 7/69-3/70.
Great to see all the names from the past. Lost touch. Detroit isn't quite the military town. Anybody in the Detroit area, drop me a line.
Thanks LaPoint.
I don't know how I ended up here on this web site but it looks like I'm in good company.
I remember Okinawa and the BAND and all the hoodlums who served under Croswell and his crew.
I was in the Marine band from 1982-1988. Got out in El Toro, Ca. and went back to the east coast.
I still play drums with a 6 piece rhythm and blues band, "The Rusty Rockstar Roadshow."
Good to see that everyone is doing well!!!
Robert Woodbury <rhythm@metrocast.net>
Gilmanton, New Hampshire USA
- Wednesday, December 01, 2004 at 19:54:21 (CST)
Just visiting again, got a note from Mike McNulty....
Saw the MCMA reunion pictures, that looked like quite an event.
I'd like to hear from any former members of Taifu/Chopsticks - especially those still playing. It might be fun to have a reunion/get together/jam at one of these events. Of course I rarely get out of Minnesota....
Later--
Brian Hanson <bphanson2002@yahoo.com>
Albertville, MN
- Thursday, August 26, 2004 at 15:01:53 (CDT)
Hello Marines! It's been almost 20 years since I left Okinawa. Unbelievable.
Great website, Doug!
Mike McNulty <mcnultysps@yahoo.com>
Chambersburg, PA
- Thursday, August 26, 2004 at 13:30:28 (CDT)
WAS WITH THE III MARINE APMPHIBIOUS FORCE DRUM & BUGLE CORPS DANANG JAN 70 TILL IT REDEPLPYED TO OKINAWA.......THEY LEFT ME BEHIND LOL.....THIS IS A GREAT SITE...THE HEARTS THAT WENT INTO THIS SITE ARE PURE GOLD.
JAMES E. SMITH <digorno1948@yahoo.com>
ridgeway, south carolina usa
Monday, March 08, 2004 at 22:50:09 (CST)
I AM PROUD OF ALL OF YOU GUYS!!! I'M VERY BLESSED TO EXPERIENCE AN IMPORTANT PART OF MY LIFE WITH ALL YOU. I AM DOING FINE, - HIGH SCHOOL BAND DIRECTOR - LIGHT AND MUSIC PRODUCER - BASS PLAYER FOR SUNDAY SERVICE - GUITARIST FOR TWO HOLE-IN-THE-WALL BANDS - A FATHER OF FOUR BOYS AND TWO GIRLS - PRODUCER OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE RADIO AND TV MEDIA. I LOVE ALL OF YOU. LCP. CLARK
ANDRE CLARK <DAYOFDRE@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
CLEVELAND, OHIO USA
Friday, December 19, 2003 at 22:53:45 (CST)
Hey Man! Had to read the "Okinawa Soba" article again.... There is a Japanese place in the Dinkydome, I've been meaning to try some there, and see how it rates, but haven't had the chance as of yet. There's always a lot of people going there, so I'm hoping it is good. I'll give you an update someday. Hey - we're going to be playing at the Valley Lounge Jan 31st, also at Babe's in Lakeville on Feb. 14th (haven't told my wife yet ;)....
Brian Hanson <bphanson2002@yahoo.com>
Albertville, MN USA
Wednesday, December 17, 2003 at 12:40:32 (CST)
I'm an old 5546 slush pumper that went to westpac from Parris Island in 1969. Was stationed with the III MAF band at Danang, RVN until it was decomissioned, then went to Quang Tri, RVN and was with the 3rdMARDIV band there until the band was assigned to Okinawa. Spent a few months in Okinawa with the 3rdMarDiv band. (Somebody might recall the deck gun "welcome" for General Jones that first day out of "country" at Camp McTureous!) Would love to hear from anybody that knew me then. Semper Fi! Great web site. Hope others discover it.
James B. Wood <quiruk@mtaonline.net>
Palmer, Alaska USA
Thursday, September 18, 2003 at 21:25:12 (CDT)
Dude! Haven't heard from you in awhile, and was just checking out the guestbook. It's fun to see the comments from people I was stationed with. I forgot that Paul Boarman (SSgt Boarman to me) was a fellow midwesterner.... I too miss Okinawa Soba. I'll e-mail you separately for some update info.
Brian Hanson <bphanson2002@yahoo.com>
Monday, June 09, 2003 at 11:33:57 (CDT)
Nice website Doug. I hope you don't mind an old 5593 from Nam to jump in and blow his bugle for a bit. I was with the 3rd MAF Drum and Bugle Corps in Danang for a year and a half. Anybody ever contact you or your boys from that unit?
Doug Busch <vvet@military.com>
Ferndale , Michigan USA
Wednesday, April 09, 2003 at 14:39:46 (CDT)
I miss Okinawa Soba -- http://www.ryukyushimpo.co.jp/english/essay/es020326.html
Doug LaPoint
Minneapolis, MN USA
Wednesday, March 26, 2003 at 12:43:52 (CST)
This is a great site Doug. Too many not contacted! It would be great to see everyone some time. I know everyone is working hard, well, almost, drop a line some time and let me know how you are.
Chris Wakeman <chris_wakeman@hotmail.com>
Raleigh, NC United States of America
Sunday, March 23, 2003 at 13:21:57 (CST)
Doug, Heard that Joe was looking around for me. Joe, you visited my old band's site,
http://in-fro-mation.com, a couple weeks back. I think I'm playing on a couple of mp3's there. No matter. I'm still playing and believe it or not still use some of the brass tips you gave me back in Okinawa. Thanks! Drop me a note? Doug, keep up the great work! Paul
Paul L. Riley <paul@greenlinnet.com>
Danbury, CT
Sunday, March 23, 2003 at 08:33:36 (CST)
Howdy, Lots of years gone by! Love gambling at Treasure Island! Had to look twice (maybe three times) at the photos. Glad you keep us old Devil Dogs in mind. Six bits, Paul
Paul Boarman <pboarman@pleasoning.com>
LaCrosse, WI
Saturday, March 22, 2003 at 18:40:56 (CST)
The site is looking great Doug. I should keep in touch more often. I still have some pictures I've been meaning to send you, but I never seem to think of it at the right time. Take care.
Bob <plobo@pdc.k12.wi.us>
Prairie du Chien, WI
Monday, February 17, 2003 at 12:35:49 (CST)
Hi Doug, it was fun to see the old photos. What a flash back. Hope all is well. David
David Fournier <gwalive@hotmail.com>
Fergus Falls, MN
Saturday, February 08, 2003 at 09:01:58 (CST)
Added the guestbook today. Please add your own comments!
Doug LaPoint
Minneapolis, MN
Tuesday, February 04, 2003 at 18:44:01 (CST)