CLASS NOTES
Class of 1981: Dan Dorsey and Corky Mitchell, on Feb. 9, 2008, at the benefit concert and art show that Dan and others organized in support of Corky’s brother, Gerry.
support. Corky offered that if any of us ever need to set up a benefit, to let Dan Dorsey do it! Per Dan’s early billing of the event, scheduled performers included Mary Gordon Hall (local singer-songwriter), Drum Call (African drumming ensemble), Gary Oxford (local singersongwriter) Loose Connections (Gary Oxford, Marcia Joseph, Dan Dorsey and his son, Garen, age 10), and more. Corky and Dan have been playing together with some other band members for over a year now – and I hear they ain’t too bad for a bunch of old guys! (For the record, I heard that from Corky!) Corky reports that he is deeply appreciative for the many kind responses and actions taken by his BRs. Of special note, is the Denton family; without getting into personal details, kudos to Mike and his brother Jerry for all they have done! (For Corky, our thoughts and prayers remain with you, BR, and with your brother Gerry! We hope and continue to pray for his continued recovery!) Above provides a good transition to the input from Mike Denton. Mike wanted to share a few personal words of thanks for the support and love his BRs showed during his mother’s illness. Mike wrote the following: “Most sincere thanks for invaluable BR support through my mom’s illness and passing on Thanksgiving 2007. Special thanks for Capt. Jerry hosting my family [including dad] in flag quarters at The Navy Yard in DC. I’ll never forget the hospitality, cards, calls, e-mails and long distance attendees at VA Beach memorial or the Arlington National funeral. As ’81 marches together toward such inevitabilities, I hope to be of like support. Such meaningful acts of kindness forge and foster our revered Bonds of VMI.” As always, Mike, very well said! Mrs. Jane Maury Denton was an incredible woman, one who supported an incredible husband and war hero all the while raising an incredible family. You and Katherine often set the example of BR
2008-Issue 2
Class of 1981: Dave Fiedler and his family. From left, standing, daughters Jessica, Ashley, Aimee, and son A.J. Seated: Dave’s wife, Kristi, son Daniel, daughter Nicole and Dave.
Class of 1981: Capt. Brian Quisenberry visited the ruins of Pompeii, which is a buried Roman city near Naples, Italy. support, and from all of us involved, it was a pleasure and honor to be there for you. Now, for some of the more “traditional” updates! I would like to start by sharing that I received a great e-mail from Dave Fiedler, who is living on eight acres of land in McQueeny, TX, about 30 miles north of San Antonio. There is a wonderful picture of his family to show everyone why Dave truly has bragging rights!
Dave and his beautiful wife, Kristi, have been blessed with six children. (Seven for Kristi, if you count Dave!) Another testament to Kristi is that she has successfully home schooled them all! Kristi taught their first three from K through 12th grade. The next two girls were taught at home through middle school grades but got so involved with local soccer teams that their friends wanted them to join the high school
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