Invite all USMA 1970 Classmates to NCEA 2014

From Classmate Jim Sullivan - Brothers, Our class gift to our Alma Mater, The National Conference on Ethics in America, will be held at West Point between Sunday, 19 October 2014 and Saturday, 25 October, 2014. It will last three days, and the exact days are yet to be set. Due to sequestration, NCEA has had ups and downs in the last two years -- on again, off again. With a new emphasis on the need to strengthen the pillar of character formation at school, NCEA has a new format, and is more cadet-centered and more focused on setting our house in order, with no outreach to other institutions for this year. When the Supe perceives that we are back on track as a bastion of character formation, he will return to NCEA’s outreach mode. So while the exact usage of our gift is under redesign, this letter comes to you from the Class NCEA committee with the authority of class president Dave Brown and the class executive group. This is an invitation to all members of ’70 to come to West Point for the Conference to observe, to provide strong transparency for Class members to see NCEA’s weight and impact, and to constructively assess our class’s participation, pro and con. In the future, the committee may be asked to help the Academy with the outreach effort to other universities, to populate future conferences with both delegates and speakers/mentors. Many of us have relationships which could help that mission. There is no compensation for travel expenses to NCEA; we are strictly on our own nickel. In the past 29 years, there have been a dozen or so of us at the conference. The more the better. If you have questions, please call me at 219-616-1976, or email at Papasully@aol.com. I look forward to seeing you at West Point in October. Best Regards, on behalf of the Class of ’70 NCEA Committee, Serve with Integrity, Sully James P. Sullivan, Jr., Ed. D., P. E. Class of 1970 NCEA Committee Toby Quirk, Chair Bobby Brand Gil Harper Gus Lee Jim McHone Pat Sculley Gary Steele Jim Sullivan Bill Wattendorf Larry White Like

RIP Michael P. Murphy, USMA 1970, I3

Forwarded from classmate Luke (Lucas H. Brennecke), Lucas.Brennecke@crl.com In case you have not yet been notified, our classmate, Michael P. Murphy, passed away on 3 June at his home in San Mateo, CA after a long, courageous battle with brain cancer. He is survived by his wife, Gayle, and his two daughters, Erin and Shannon. Murph’s cremated remains will be interred in the veteran’s section of the San Mateo cemetery. Memorial service plans are pending. Luke See obit.

Happy Daze Forever!

Friends Fort jackson has a fitting spot for our brother and classmate Larry Henderson this lovely Memorial Day. You can hear the reports from the rifle range just over the hill. (note last line on the gravestone : Happy Daze... Grip hands. J

Army Scholarship Fund

Fellow Classmates,
Memorial Day is a day for remembering and honoring military personnel who have died in the service of their country, particularly those who died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained in battle.  This marks a special day when all of us should reflect on the sacrifices and service of these brave men and women who have served our great nation, particularly those who have made the supreme sacrifice on behalf of all of us and our Nation.  This day also presents an important opportunity for us to express our thanks for their service and to honor and note the special places they have in the hearts of all American citizens.   

Please take a moment on this special occasion to thank those who have served, and especially to think about our fallen classmates and members of the Long Gray Line, and our fallen class son, Lieutenant Scott Love.  This is an ideal time to consider making a donation to the Army Scholarship Foundation in Scott's memory to help sustain his scholarship for years to come.  Please visitwww.ArmyScholarshipFoundation.org or send a check to the Foundation at 11700 Preston Road, Suite 660-301, Dallas, TX 75230.

Thank you,
Jeff Gault gaultrj@prodigy.net

How A Business Partnership Keeps This Marriage Vital After 65

Rest In Peace, Classmate Larry Henderson - 9 May 2014

COLUMBIA - Funeral service for Mr. Larry Keith Henderson, 65,  will be held on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. at Powers Funeral Home in Lugoff with burial at Fort Jackson National Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6-7:30 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home, Lugoff.

     Keith Henderson was born in Mitchell, Indiana to the late Vernon Henderson and the late Dorothy Henderson.  He passed away on Friday, May 9, 2014.

    Keith is survived by his wife of 42 years, Remy Henderson; their children, Larry Keith Henderson Jr. (LK), Kathy Knight, and Kent Henderson; three siblings, Jim Henderson, Becky Ball, and Panda Mullinax, all of Mitchell, IN; his 7 grandchildren, Taylor, Grayson, Aidan, Evan, Katie, Gabrielle, and Gillian; and many other relatives and friends.

    Mr. Henderson graduated from United Stated Military Academy Class of ‘70. He served in the United States Army and the Vietnam War. He retired from Devro after 27 years and worked at Riverbanks Zoo.  He had a love of music with his Band of Brothers the Happy Daze; Lanny White (West Chester, OH), Ret. Col. Thomas Maertens (Salem, SC) Dr. Thomas Deuker (Charleston, SC), Mike Glawe Esq. (Schaumburg, IL). 

    Sign the online register at www.powersfuneralhome.net.

Larry Henderson

From Classmate Tommy Maertens -

Hello,

 

I really hate doing this but we are all military folks so, this is just to give you a "heads up" on the situation with our dear friend, classmate, and my Happy Daze brother, Larry Henderson.  Based on the medical situation I have received from Larry's family...his time to "grip hands though it be from the shadows" is fast approaching; sadly.

 

I would hope that when the time comes, we can gather as proud members of the Class of 1970 to honor Larry and celebrate his life.  I know his family would really appreciate being with you during the services. 

 

Obviously at the appropriate time, details will follow and I will insure that you are made aware of them just as soon as I can.

 

If you know of other classmates in your area who may want to participate, please pass this along. Satch...would you please contact Bill Green; thanks.

 

Serve with Integrity,

Tommy