Class Notes come back and serve as you have before. You are needed. Second is Frank Kollmansperger. Frank, you are terrific, and I so have appreciated your help over the years. One day several years ago, I was really tired and down and saw you at an intersection in Norfolk. I was running between court and political engagements and was just ragged. We pulled over into a parking lot and hugged. A hug I will never forget. Thank you, I needed that, at that time, at that moment. Only a brother rat would do. Third is the Cav. You have been a part of history at VMI. The VMI we see today would not be what it is without your hand and involvement for 35 years. You have always been gracious with filling me in with information, but more so, your help in all that our class does goes understated. Your help with the reunion and doing just about everything will never be forgotten. Thank you. Speaking of a hug, I have one last note. We came out as a class in great numbers when Mark Morgan lost his wife. After the service, we had a chance to be with Mark. Each of us had a chance to give words of support to Mark; instead, we got hugged. We did not hug Mark. He hugged us. It felt good and comforting to me. I will never forget it. I needed that, at that time, at that moment. I look forward to a lot of hugs in November. I love my brother rats. Andy
Inc., in Purcellville, Virginia. Owen “Bush” McIntyre has been with Chief of Naval Installation Command, Navy Yard, Washington, D.C., for 15 years as engineering manager (May 2004-present). In May, Jake and Suzanne Spivey attended a graduation party hosted by Breck and Cabell Gorman ’83 in honor of the graduation of their son, Jack Gorman ’19, from the Institute. Ralph and Monica Tremaglio were there bending elbows with the Spivey and Gorman clans. Glenn Hoffman departed Verizon after almost
Class of 1985: Vic Bernet and Kelly Raber ’84 in Jax posing by somebody’s car.
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As usual, help received by Jake Spivey (and others). Before we know it, we will be descending on Lexington for our 35th Reunion (fall 2020). In order to guide us in making this the best and most rewarding reunion yet, the New Lexingtonian Troupe has been enlisted as our ace in hole. The NLT partners are fan favorites: Dave Tingley and Pat McGuire. The NLT has agreed to serve as our 35th Reunion chair team. We have accomplishments, milestones and points of order and interest to share – short and sweet and in no particular order: Jeff Rickard is celebrating three years as design-build sales engineer at GeoStructures,
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Class of 1985: Owen “Bush” McIntyre with his trophy, which he caught while using the Spivey-spinner golf safari lure on the Maury River during the annual Charlie Company Golf Safari in August 2019.
22 years and now works for Raytheon. Glenn resides in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Ken Hirtz is back in contact after leaving CNA in January 2019. After that adjustment he lost contacts and connections and finally found Jake as a solid point of contact. Thank you, Jake, for sending me Ken’s information. Welcome back, Ken! Eric Olsen has become a volunteer for Team Rubicon. Team Rubicon’s primary mission is providing disaster relief to people affected by natural disasters. They pair the skills and experiences of military veterans with first responders, medical professionals and technology solutions. Team Rubicon’s aim is to provide the greatest service and impact possible. Kevin “Native Tan” Flynn started a new position as vice president portfolio management, Catalyst Healthcare Real Estate in Pensacola, Florida. He had been with Lincoln Property Management in San Diego. As director of George C. Marshall’s house, Dodona Manor, Tom Greenspon oversaw installation of a new flagpole and other landscaping improvements. The flagpole now displays our national ensign and General Marshall’s General of the Army 5-star flag. An ensuing dedication event is planned for September 2019. David Wood had his short essay “Imagine” put on the shortlist for The New Philosopher Writers’ Award XXIII: BEING HUMAN. The New Philosopher Writers’ Award is open for submissions by New Philosopher or Womankind magazine subscribers. http://www.newphilosopher.com/articles/prize/ https://lnkd.in/fMUhxai George “Georgous” Halages is the 2019 executive champion of the American Heart Association’s Heart and Stroke Walk for the WinstonSalem, North Carolina, chapter. Chris Balderson completed 10 years with Harris Corporation as senior proposal and capture manager. Matt Nolen completed 12 years with Aerojet as a senior safety engineer. Greg Bond reports that life is grand. Greg works for Penn State University. He finished an Ironman triathlon in spring 2019. Greg is still married to bride Rachel of 28 years, and is a new grandfather as of May 2019! In July, Scott Pearson assumed the position of president of the VMI Alumni Association Potomac River Chapter. Well done, Scotty. Matt “Sanka” Carter (RADM, U.S. Navy, VMI
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