jamesoakey
06-28-04, 10:01 AM
For over 30 years, I had been wondering where my former VMO-3 squadron mates where and what they were doing. About 1 1/2 years ago, after finding a web site (www.popasmoke), I found the names of a few of these men and contacted them. It has been a wonderful experience keeping in touch with many of the guys through emails and phone calls.
After initial contact, I learned that several of them had been looking for me. Unfortunately, the timing wasn't the greatest because I learned that the semi-annual reunion had taken place in Pensacola just a few monthw beforehand.
I have been waiting 1 1/2 years for this year's reunion to see my old buddies and share lullabies, legends and lies. The 2004 reunion will be held in Reno, Nevada July 8-11. I am now 59 years old and have an excitement and anticipation for this reunion that I haven't had in years. Guys that I haven't seen in over 35 years - I feel like I'm going home.
Semper Fi.
After initial contact, I learned that several of them had been looking for me. Unfortunately, the timing wasn't the greatest because I learned that the semi-annual reunion had taken place in Pensacola just a few monthw beforehand.
I have been waiting 1 1/2 years for this year's reunion to see my old buddies and share lullabies, legends and lies. The 2004 reunion will be held in Reno, Nevada July 8-11. I am now 59 years old and have an excitement and anticipation for this reunion that I haven't had in years. Guys that I haven't seen in over 35 years - I feel like I'm going home.
Semper Fi.