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06/14/06
- NNHS Newsletter -
Flag Day
"I swing before your eyes as a bright gleam of color, a symbol of
yourself,
the pictured suggestion of that big thing which makes this nation.
My stars and my stripes are your dream and your labors. They are bright
with cheer, brilliant with courage, firm with faith, because you
have made them so out of your heart. For you are the makers of the flag
and it is well that you glory in the making.”
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Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
Here's
today's homework (you knew it was coming, didn't you, Class?!?):
http://www.usflag.org/history/flagday.html
http://www.usflag.org/
http://www.flagday.org/
http://www.holidayinsights.com/other/flagday.htm
http://www.ushistory.org/betsy/
http://www.twilightbridge.com/festivals/flagday/index.htm
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/2328/flagday.htm
From Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 06/04/06:
From Me ('65) of NC - 06/14/06:
Today is also the 231st birthday of
 The
United States Army - 1775.
Give a cheer to and for those brave souls who defend - and have defended -
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BIRTHDAYS:
And today we have another TWO-FER:
 Rosalee Wills
Jecmenek ('65) of TX and Cindy Konstant of VA are both
celebrating today. Cindy and her husband 
George ('65), are active and faithful members of the Reunion Committee
for the Class of 1965.
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/Happy-Birthday.html
A very Happy Birthday, Ladies!
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From One of my
Famous Marines - 
Herb Hice of MI, who
served in the Pacific Theater
during WWII - 05/28/06 - "DEAR CAROL, So Proudly We Serve, (Flag) Day 2006":
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************************************************** One star for each State
So proudly we Serve, (Flag) Day 2006
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To remember all of our
service men everywhere. Whatever your beliefs, Say a few words of thanks to
our CREATOR and Keep all our TROOPS Safe in the WAR we are currently engaged
in.
Your Friend, Herbie
Thanks again, Herbie!
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SOME BACKLOGS:
From Gail Kiger Bonsey
(Ferguson HS - '73) of OR - 06/03/06 (but held until today
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"Turning 51 today is
really not that bad;
I could be turning 58 and I could be so
sad.
My brother
Steve is 58 - and what delight I get,
The class of '66 needs to bug this man, I
say;
Why, in his day he led the class and helped
foul shots along the way!
So spread the word amongst you-get Steve to
go! (he's in phone book)
Little sisters can only prod so much-then I
have to let it go.
Dee has worked so hard on stirring the
troops-
Now it's up to you-class of '66 - so don't
be duped.
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1971/2 - Steve Kiger ('66) (age
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KIGER, KIGER, HE'S OUR MAN - IF HE CAN'T DO IT - you can!
(ok - so that's not exactly how the cheer
went) I was only in 5th grade!"
Gail Kiger Bonsey (FHS '73) 6-3-06
Thank you for that delightful
rhyme, Gail! And I finally posted your birthday belatedly. I
didn't want to risk spoiling your surprise for Steve beforehand. And
again, a Very Merry Un-Birthday to You!
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/Happy-Birthday.html |
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From Gail Kiger Bonsey
(Ferguson HS - '73) of OR - 06/05/06 (but held until today
by blooper):
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Jim Bonsey- of Oahu's Kailua High School
'74 , now living in Portland, OR,
and brother in law to Steve Kiger '66 , takes a lunch time flight in his
Cherokee over Mt St Helens recently...also is a pix as he flies over
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Friday, April 28, 2006,
10:22 AM |
Friday, April 28, 2006,
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Collin finishing up yr #1 at U
of Oregon...intends to stay in Eugene and take some summer
classes; Jim still flying as a hobby - look at this side trip over Mt. St.
Helen crater four weeks ago before the cone appeared. I am doing
alright. MS - after being diagnosed 20 yrs ago - brings a lot of
stiffness/aches. I still enjoy working full-time, however...actually ache
less sitting at my desk at work then I do here all weekend...
Gail
WOWZERONI!!! These images are GORGEOUS!!!
Thanks so much for showing us!
Take care of
yourself, Lady!
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From Jean Poole Burton ('64) of RI - 06/13/06 - "You will love this web
site...":
http://llerrah.com/iamyourflag.htm
Oh, yes, ma'am -
'deed I do! Thanks, Lady!
From Cookie Phillips Tyndall ('64) of VA - 06/13/06 - "Warning to all women --
no matter
what age!!! ":
WARNING TO ALL WOMEN!!
THIS COULD HAPPEN TO YOU..... IT COULD HAPPEN TO YOUR MOTHER ...YOUR
SISTER OR YOUR DAUGHTER...
The strangest thing happened to me at lunch today. I was sitting at a
local outdoor cafe having lunch by myself and two men came and sat down
at my table... I gave them the death look, but they just casually stayed
at my table and wouldn't leave me alone. I shined up my ring on my
married finger, then placed my hand on the table and I hinted to them
that I was married and that I was not interested in them.
Luckily for me they got the hint and left, but thankfully the whole
thing was captured on the Cafe's camera. I'm sending you this picture as
a warning... just in case they try and pick you up too.
Honestly, some men think they are God's gift to women.
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Well, perhaps not quite that well!
WILD HYSTERICAL GIGGLES!!!
Thanks, Cookie!
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From Bill Black ('66) of GA - 06/13/06
- "2006 Vacation Series":
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got back from fifteen days in Italy / Greece / Turkey, and this is
undoubtedly the best picture I took to document our trip. Back-story: The
guide books tell you there are very few free sandboxes (okay, toilets) in
foreign countries, so we thought this was the most valuable thing we had.
As you can see, three hands are grabbing for it.
The other picture is kind of blurry... I
was being hauled off for questioning by the Swiss guards at St. Peter's
'cause I pointed to a group of priests in the Vatican and asked: "Which one
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Tuesday, June 6, 2006 |
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Best question heard while looking at
Michelangelo's ceiling: "The Sistine Chapel is nice, but where is the
Seventine Chapel?"
Second best comment overheard in the
Sistine Chapel: "How much would that cost today, in American dollars?"
Wish I'd spent more time in Paris, where
we changed planes. I just hate thinking those years with
Mr. Armstrong, Mrs. Clark
and Mrs. Barr were all wasted. Quelle dommage, bay-bee.
Bill Black
Bill,
you're still a hoot! Thanks for sharing a bit of your
wonder-vacation with us!
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From Gail Kiger Bonsey
(Ferguson HS - '73) of OR - 06/13/06 - "Newest":
From
Brian Beachum
('72) of VA - 06/13/06:
The gang might enjoy this site.
http://oldfortyfives.com/TakeMeBackToTheFifties.htm
Brian Beachum
Beachum Studios, Inc.
“If you enjoy what you do, you'll never work another day in your life.”
Confucius
Well, I should certainly think they
might! Thanks, Brian!
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From Doug Nelson ('64) of VA - 06/13/06 - "
Glenn Dye's neighborhood":
Hi Carol,
I grew up in the same general area that Glenn Dye ('60 - of TX) did.
The only name for that neighborhood that I ever heard mention was the
"Ivy Farm" or "Ivey Farm" area. I would consider that area to be
bounded between 22nd and 25th Streets, and Parrish and Oak Avenues. It was
my understanding as a kid that that area had been the Ivy Farm, and the
original Ivy farm house was the brick house (or maybe at the same location
as that house) located directly across from the Buckingham's (my
next-door neighbors) at the corner of Parrish Avenue and 22nd Street.
Adjacent to the that brick house (I don't remember the name of the people
that lived there when I was a kid) was a jetty that jutted into Salter's
Creek. I spent my youth playing and exploring on and around that jetty. I
used to find skulls of cows or pigs all the time, which I assumed were the
remains of the old farm animals.
At one time there was a wooden footbridge that connected 22nd Street with
either Ash, Beechwood, or Mulberry Avenues (probably Mulberry) on the other
side of the creek. In the early or mid-fifty's it feel into disrepair and
was torn down.
Doug Nelson
SUPER-DE-DUPER!!!
Thanks so much, Doug!
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From My Friend, Judy, of IL - 06/13/06
- "I don't care what your politics are; that's funny!":
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Donald Rumsfeld briefed the
President this morning. He reported to Bush that three Brazilian soldiers
had been killed in Iraq.
To everyone's amazement, all of the color ran from Bush's face, then he
collapsed onto his desk, head in hands, visibly shaken, almost whimpering.
Finally, he composed himself and asked Rumsfeld, "Exactly how many is a
brazillion?"
Okay, now that's
funny! Thanks, Jude!
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From Bill Hobbs ('66) of Northern VA - 06/13/06 - "Greetings":
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Hi Carol,
Just a short note to
praise your efforts on all the work you do for all of us "Typhoons". I
haven't written in a while now for various reasons and one is that I spend
the little "decompression" time I have reading every newsletter you send.
To be honest I have learned so much about so many people, I sometimes take
the " Me " out of the picture and listen more.
Why, Bill Honey -
there you are! I wondered where you'd been!
The input I read tonight
from
Eric
Huffstutler (Bethel HS - '75 - of VA) brought back some old memories:
In 1968 before I reported for active duty with the Navy I worked as a
program engineer at WVEC TV. My duties were varied, but mainly consisted
of technical support for the live local news and sports. The station had
recently became affiliated with ABC and switched from public service (CH
15, UHF) to ABC formatting (CH 13, VHF) and at the Hampton studio on
Pembroke Avenue. We still were using black and white cameras in Hampton
while the weather was broadcast from the Norfolk studio in color starring
Joe Folkes. Both studios microwaved to the transmitter in Driver,
Va. Isn't all this wonderful to Know?
Why, YES,
it is! And I remember Joe Folkes!!!
Anyhow, I also
provided support for " Shock!, Shock!, Shock Theater" and "The Bungles
Show". This was a big deal for a 20 year old to be exposed to, and very
educational indeed. I had grown up with these programs and was somewhat
saddened to now find out that the characters weren't real after all. Such
is life I guess but those were indeed the "good old days".
This story could go
further but before I get carried away as with the story of
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West Point" (I did not say I actually wet my pants!) or the
picture of Buckroe amusement park
(I did not say that was my car in the photo) I would like to give a big "
Bungles Wave" to Eric Huffstutler and all the NNHS Typhoons out there.
Bill Hobbs
"66"
Typhoon
Forever
And I'll get to work on
that "Our Old Television" section quite soon now. Thanks so much for
your input!
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From Jean Poole Burton ('64) of RI - 06/13/06 - "Tell
Me Why...":
We used to sing a song in Sunday School with that
title...It went "Tell me why the stars do shine...tell me why the ivy
twines...tell me why the sky's so blue...and I will tell you...just why
I love you" I'll guess others sang it in Sunday School or youth group
or at church youth events. Singing together was such fun. The harmony
was beautiful.
OHHH, I do remember
that one, Jean! It was lovely! Thanks for the
memory!
Last Sunday was the end of our choir year. In the
summer we have soloists, duets, trios, (whoever they can snag to
sing...) It is a small church and many people take vacations in the
summer. We reconvene as a choir in Sept. Our benediction was "A
Closing Prayer" by Don Besig, and it was dedicated to me.
(Possibly because I have the choir Christmas party at my house and the
end-of-the-year potluck at my house and do a few other things to help
our director). Anyway it was very special and very sweet.
How wonderful!!! That was very touching
and sweet, and I'm sure, well-deserved! You do spoil them so!
As I read your
newsletters and the
contributions of those who write in it seems that so many of our happy
memories come from school, church and neighborhood. I wonder if the
kids today will have those great memories?
Love, Jean
These are perilous times,
Jean. I do hope they manage to acquire some delightful memories from
somewhere, the poor babies!
Thanks again, Lady!
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From Jennifer Lane Devorss (Ferguson HS - '89) of FL (Daughter of
Linda Lane Lane -
'64 - of VA) - 06/14/06:
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Carol, from sunny Florida,
It
finally stopped raining about 4:30 this morning, and here in Tampa Bay we
got 12 inches of rain. Thank God for no more forest fires this year, we
hope. The pool is nice and full and I hope to get some green grass back to
save my fried yard.
YOWZERONI!!!
I should certainly hope so!
I am having
such a good time reading your
newsletters and being the owner of my own business, I see the need
for personal time to do things that just isn't there. I can tell you take a
lot of time putting these wonderful pages together. Like I said earlier in
my first e mail. we the Ferguson class of '89 did not even have a reunion or
any contact up to this date. I could only hope one day to have something
like this for our class, so not being disrespectful and the youngest typhoon
supporter, tell the guy in Richmond to appreciate what you are doing for
everyone and get a grip.
WILD GIGGLES!!! You ARE
your mama's daughter!
Thanks so much, Jennifer!
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From the Daily Press - 06/14/06:
Robert E. Tatem
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SUFFOLK - Robert E. Tatem,
85, passed away at Riverside Regional Medical Center on Monday, June 12,
2006. Robert was born in Newport News on July 10, 1920, the son of Edgar
and Maude Godfrey Tatem. He graduated from Newport News High School in
1939, and went to work at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock
Company. He served in the U.S. Army, Airborne Division, during World War
II, as a machine records technician. He was proud to have served his
country and spoke often of his years in Europe. Robert was discharged
from the Army with honorable medals and returned to Newport News to
resume his responsibilities at the shipyard in the tabulating/computer
department. He worked at the shipyard for 46 years and retired in 1986.
During those years, Robert met Beaulah Rae Cutler of Washington, N.C.,
and they married in 1947. They had two children, Robert Miles Tatem of
Gloucester, Va., and Karen Rae Tatem Braswell of Littleton, N.C. Robert
and Beaulah spent 58 wonderful years together and had resided in Suffolk
for the past 44 years. In addition to his wife and children, he is
survived by his son-in-law, Harvey V. Braswell, and his grandchildren,
Meagan Rae Braswell and Lauren Rebecca Braswell. He adored Meagan and
Lauren and they adored him. His sweet little kitty, Nubby, always
brightened his day. Robert loved the Lord and served as a deacon in his
church. He was a giving and caring person; he was a loving husband, dad
and grandaddy. He helped many neighbors and was loved by them. He will
be sorely missed; we love him so much. Robert had a passion for wood and
he loved good music. We think our sweet guy is with God sanding a
beautiful piece of wood, while listening to a great song. The family
will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 15, at Peninsula
Funeral Home. A funeral service will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. Friday
at the funeral home, officiated by The Rev. Charles A. Robinson.
Entombment will follow in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens Mausoleum,
Suffolk, Va.
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Our deepest sympathies are
extended to the Tatum family.
From Jo Ann Stewart ('64) of Northern VA - 06/14/06 - "Moved":
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I have moved to Northern Virginia - new job, new home, a million boxes to
unload and way too much "stuff".
Well,
congratulations, Jo Ann! I had heard rumors to that effect,
but no details, so thanks for letting us know!
Enjoy your new surroundings on the (hectic) "sacred soil of
Virginia"!
And do check in with the
good Captain:
nnhs64@cox.net
You surely don't want to
miss your class' 60th Birthday Party now that you're back home again!
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From Chandler
Nelms (Hampton HS - '63)
of MD - 06/14/06:
From David Whitley ('67) of VA - 06/14/06 - "Early Wednesday Morning":
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I had to take off (yesterday).....
I swear, try to take a little time off around here & it seems like the work
load doubles while I'm gone. Okay, wait, if I leave for a day & come back,
then yeah, I've got twice as much to do because, okay, got it. That's the
way it's supposed to work, isn't it? Oh well, I'll get back with ya
when I catch up. Right.
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David Darlin', you are a hoot!
Thanks, Gorgeous!
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ALERTS:
From Dee Hodges Bartram ('66) of VA - 06/13/06:
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Carol,
Just a reminder about the cost of the
1966 reunion. It will go from $50 per person to $60 per person July 2nd.
Please let people know about the increase (it was in the original
letter). We have catering and other financial deadlines to meet, as all
reunions do, so we need to have the money as soon as possible from those
that are going to attend.
Thanks!
Thank you,
Dee!
Sometimes we forget! So don't forget! You DON'T want to miss
this one!
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If you're planning
to attend
The Super
Open Reunion on July 1-2 sponsored
by the NNHS Class of 1961 in honor of their graduation 45 years ago
(and if not, WHY not?!?), remember:
The Radisson is holding a block of rooms until June 14
for $139
plus tax.
THAT'S TODAY!!!
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REUNION REMINDERS:
Reunion
information is ALWAYS posted very near the top on the front page, and
on the Reunion Page section:
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion-page.html
Henceforth, it will be repeated
here, lest you forget:
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The Super
Open Reunion
sponsored
by the NNHS Class of 1961
in honor of their graduation 45 years ago
will be held
on
Saturday, July 1, 2006
at the Radisson Hotel, Hampton, VA
at 6:30 PM.
There will be a social hour/dinner, at a cost of $65 per person.
On
Sunday, July 2, 2006,
there will be a Sunday morning brunch, also at the Radisson, for the
cost of $20.
If you
attend both events, the combined cost will be $75.
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The Great Open Reunion
sponsored
by the NNHS Class
of 1966
in honor of their graduation 40 years ago
will be held
on
Friday, September
29, 2006 from 7:00 PM to 1:00 AM
at
RJ’s Restaurant, 12743 Jefferson Avenue, NN, VA.
On
Saturday,
September 30, 2006,
meet at 11:00 AM
at Newport News High School (now Huntington Hall)
for a tour of the high school and gym.
Parking is available next to the gym on Huntington Avenue.
On
Saturday, September 30,
2006 from 7:00 PM to midnight,,the grand affair will be held at Point Plaza Hotel,
950 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, Newport News, VA, 757-599-4460.
CONTACT
Dee Hodges Bartram at
dhbartram@cox.net.
AND CHECK THIS WEB PAGE
FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION - 03/15/06:
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion-class-of-1966.html
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The
60th Birthday Celebration
for Members
of the NNHS Class of 1964
will be held
on
Saturday, October 14, 2006,
7:00 - 11:00 PM
at Spirit Events, 12672 Patrick Henry Drive,
Newport News, VA 23602.
INFORMAL "SOCK HOP" (WEEJUNS AND BLEEDING MADRAS, IF YA
GOT 'EM),
CATERED FOOD, ADULT BEVERAGES, MUSIC, DANCING,
BIRTHDAY CAKE
CONTACT Dave Spriggs
at
nnhs64@cox.net
AND CHECK THIS WEB PAGE
FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION - 03/27/06:
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The
Grand 50-year Reunion
of the NNHS Class of 1956
will be held on
Friday, October 20,
2006 at the
James River
Country Club, Newport News, VA
from 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Cost is $56.00 per person, reservations required by Aug. 1.
On
Saturday, October
21, 2006
at 7:00 PM, a casual get-together will be held in a Hospitality
Room, Country Inn & Suites on Route 17, Newport News, for all
classmates
who wish to attend.
CONTACT Judy Leggette Elliott at
jandcelliott@aol.com
or 757-868-1111
AND CHECK THIS WEB PAGE FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION -
04/19/06:
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"Dinner"
Planning Meetings for
The Class of 1962!
They would love to have as many of their classmates as possible to participate in the future as they plan the details
of their upcoming
45-Year Reunion!!
Please plan to join them at their next meeting.
If you did
not receive an announcement, they do not have your address.
Please email Pat Floyd Pride at
patnnhs@cox.net
or Brenda Amos Williams at
typhoonmom@juno.com
for directions, and
so that you can stay in touch.
Visit Brenda's 1962 Web Page:
http://geocities.com/typhoonmom1/
AND CHECK THIS WEB PAGE
FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION -
05/10/06:
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion-62-planning-mtgs.html
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Y'all take care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER!
Love to all, Carol
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NNHS CLASS OF '65 WEB SITE:
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PERSONAL WEB SITE:
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You're A Grand Old Flag
- George M. Cohan
You're a grand old flag,
You're a high flying flag
And forever in peace may you wave.
You're the emblem of
The land I love.
The home of the free and the brave.
Ev'ry heart beats true
'neath the Red, White and Blue,
Where there's never a boast or brag.
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
Keep your eye on the grand old flag.
You're a grand old flag,
You're a high flying flag
And forever in peace may you wave.
You're the emblem of
The land I love.
The home of the free and the brave.
Ev'ry heart beats true
'neath the Red, White and Blue,
Where there's never a boast or brag.
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
Keep your eye on the grand old flag.
"You're A
Grand Old Flag" midi
and lyrics courtesy of
http://raindrop.org/holidays/4th/j3b.shtml#04
at the suggestion of Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 06/04/06
Thanks, Dave!
"God Bless America Flag" clip art
courtesy of
http://www.geocities.com/georgewb13/america1.html
- 06/12/04
Elaine's Memorial Dar Bar Divider Line clip art courtesy of
http://homepages.tesco.net/~derek.berger/holidays/memorialday.html
- 05/24/06
Animated Tiny
Birthday Cake clip art courtesy of
Sarah Puckett Kressaty ('65) of
VA - 08/31/05
Navy Seal clip art courtesy of
http://www.onemileup.com/miniSeals.asp - 05/29/06
Marine Corps
Seal clip art courtesy of
Herbert Hice of MI
- one of my
Famous Marines who served in the
South Pacific during WWII.
Thanks, Herbie!
Army Seal clip art courtesy of Al Farber ('64) of GA -
05/24/06
Thanks, Al!
Anchor clip art courtesy of
Steve Silsby
(FHS - '72) of NC - 12/14/05
Thanks, Steve!
Animated Birthday Cake Courtesy of Gathered
Gifs at
http://members.tripod.com/~B123/cd/cake12.gif - 04/15/04
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