Hey Kathy, I was going through some of the pics on site and noticed one that you are in. It was pretty dark and difficult to see so I cropped, brightened and sharpened it a little.
Hey Kathy, thought you'd like those pics! I remember seeing your dad smile like that every time I unstrapped him after a mission!!! Same with that guy in the back seat, Pete!!! Anyone remember what it said on the back or Pete Denlea's helmet? I won't go there in mixed company!!!
Also was at Beeville from late 81 to mid 83, where I worked part time for the fuels dept, and went to Bee County College, and my oldest boy was born at the Beeville Hospital in Aug 82.
North Island...in and out of the area...Homeport for Connie CVA 64, '73...Returned while ex was stationed accross town at Topgun, joined reserve outfit HC9 and stayed for 6 months and then they moved to 29 Palms and decommisioned. I worked DOD Transportation Miramar and was over at North Island Taking Sailors and gear to the docks or bringing them home.87-91
So I have a long history with NI and I loved crossing the bridge with my Tractor Trailer loaded up.
"Ed
My parents lived in Alamogordo for a couple of years after Dad retired. I was going to UTEP at the time. I remember Cloudcroft as it was back then (25 years ago). Loved it. Have not been back since, altho I have been trying to talk my hubby into…"
"I am wondering if you were acquainted with my late father, Capt Ray D Murphy?
He was in RVAH-3 and then in RVAH-1 where he was XO in 66 and CO in 67-68."
"Harvey
Vince Monroe was a good friend of my father's, Capt Ray Murphy. His body was repatriated in 1978, Charlie James was his pilot when they were shot down and he returned in 1973. He lives in Florida."
"Hi Rick,
Kathy here, I really enjoyed meeting you and your wife at the reunion and talking with you at the airport. Hope the rest of your vacation was enjoyable. Look forward to talking with you and seeing you again in a couple of years, this time…"
"Wickey, my Dad's older brother was stationed in Beeville for many years in the 50's and 60's. When were you at North Island? We were there from December of 69 to June of 75."
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So I have a long history with NI and I loved crossing the bridge with my Tractor Trailer loaded up.
I checked my camera, found I took none of you, Would it be too much to ask to post something from P'cola? I know someone took our picture together.