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March 31
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-My good friend John Hoppe passed away yesterday. John was Sfty Officer in RVAH- 12 from 1971 to 1974. He had been in a dialysis center in Houstn for the past three years. Good guy!
"Geop: We moved downwards here July 2016. Diane has been recovering from breast cancer and chemotherapy effects for two years , but is finally feeling better. We love the area. Would love to join you for some golf sometime. I play Wednesday’s with…"
"Sam: Great to see you posted on the website! You and I have fond memories of 149299. I flew more that half of my Vigi hours in that bird. It was always up and had full systems. Must have been due to your plane captain skills. Mike Madden"
"Happy birthday, George. I hope you are still older than me!
Mike Madden"
Mike Madden"
"I am fighting the extra poundage wars as well. Nothing seems to work as I love to eat! Diane and I just returned from three weeks in China. Great trip!"
"You and Glen Bowen were my favorite maintenance cpo's!
Mike Madden"
Mike Madden"
"Hey, Phil. Just saw your profile. Diane and I are in Bremerton, WA enjoying the rain. Hope all is well with you. I talk to John Hoppe in Texas every now and then. Good memories!
Mike Madden"
Mike Madden"
"Louis: Thanks for the nice note. We are living in the Pacific Northwest and miss the warm sunshine of Key West. All the best to you and welcome. Mike Madden"
"Welcome, Tim! Good to have you surface.Lets keep in touch.
Mike"
Mike"
"Unfortunately, we'll be in China celebrating our 50th anniversary. Have a great time!"
"Doug: Do you know how to get in touch with Doug BArron?? I need his email address!! Best regards, Mike MADDEN"
"Baker: I've wondering were you are! I am still selling stuff in the turf industry in the Pacific Northwest. Last time I saw you, you were managing facilities for a college. What are you doing now?? Lets stay in touch. Are you a member of RVAH-9…"
"Skipper:
I joined RVAH-3 as an FRP fresh from NPS in Monterey and previous A-4 experience. I was not a volunteer by any means. Your strong leadership made a huge impression upon me and I went on to eventually command RVAH-9. I'll never forget the…"
I joined RVAH-3 as an FRP fresh from NPS in Monterey and previous A-4 experience. I was not a volunteer by any means. Your strong leadership made a huge impression upon me and I went on to eventually command RVAH-9. I'll never forget the…"
"Dean: Thanks for the reply! I'll meet you for a cup after the first of the year. I remember that Vigi ride. We live in a beautiful part of the country!
Mike"
Mike"
"Captain: You spoke at our Change of Command when I relieved Jim Harre as CO of NINE. I appreciated your providing that service very much. My wife and I now live in Bremerton. All the best to you!
Mike Madden "
Mike Madden "
"Hey skipper! How are you and Gloria doing? We moved back to Breemerton about six years ago and I went back to work. We are doing great and would love to see you two again. Did you get out of the B&B business?
Mike Madden"
Mike Madden"
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Sorry I am so late in getting this to you---hello to all--- Doug
a4pilot@mchsi.com
Hi there Skipper! I'm surprised that you even remember me or even where I live! The one time I was privileged to ride back seat in the Vigi was with you and borrowing Geopfarth's flight suit. That was a great time to remember. I did my 4 years then got out and moved back home to Oregon and have been here ever since. I do computer work now for a state agency. I've kept in touch with a few of my shipmates over the years. The internet really helps with that! If you ever make it to Salem and are interested in a cup of coffee let me know.
I would be interested in finding Bill Key. I got along pretty well with him and Bill Chastain. Chastain was up in Washington last I knew, but that's been some years back. If you see him again please say Hi to him for me.
Dean
Appreciate your note - GREAT to hear from you. I added a few photos on my page, one in particular you will appreciate. We spend winters in San Clemente, CA and rest of the time in Flagstaff, AZ (May-Nov). Not sure what your travel plans are, but welcome seeing you again and have plenty of room in San Clemente should you need a place to stay. I took up golf a few years ago and now in the 12-14 handicap range; perhaps you could show me how it's supposed to be done. After grad school and a few months in F-14 rag, I decided to put the masters degree to use and switched from line to EDO and got a position with PMS-405 (Navy High Energy Laser Program Office) in Albuquerque working the Airborne Laser Lab with the Air Force, then eventually moving to WSMR to run the Navy MIRACL laser system. While in New Mexico working the lasers, I got my private / instrument rating and my brother (airline pilot) and I purchased a V-35B Bonanza. That was a fun airplane to fly and the discipline I learned in the Navy made the 23 years of flying that machine very rewarding (as you know, you don't mess with that airplane unless you want to get hurt). Ended up with more time in the bonanza than the Vigi when all the dust settled. Hopefully, we can catch up in the near future and fill in the blanks. An honor and a pleasure to have flown with you; I learned a lot from you. Though, I still haven't acquired a taste for cafe sambuca.
Skipper; glad you're doing well. Trust your left thumb is still working; recall that you and I launched on 98th flight when the throttles retarded a little and got a little too aggressive moving them forward. You were gracious enough to let me continue on and become the 1st Nimitz Vigi centurion. Our plan was to do it together!!! Geop
George
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