Update For Burial at USMA Cemetery
AR-210-26 WP Cemetery Eligibility
USMA West Point Class of 1970 News, Blogs, Class Distro
Friday, June 30, 2017
Monday, June 5, 2017
Saturday, June 3, 2017
Save The Date for our 50th Reunion
Reminder - on the 47th Anniversary of our Graduation (3 June 1970), Save The Date for our 50th Reunion (During Graduation Week for our 50 year Affiliate Class, USMA 2020):
Monday, May 22, 2017
John Mearsheimer Sends
Folks, I was recently on Chicago Public TV talking about President Trump's first trip abroad.
A short time before that I did a show on National Public Radio, which dealt with US foreign policy with regard to human rights.
I have put both links below.
I hope that this note finds everyone doing well and getting ready for summer. Best. John
John Mearsheimer, USMA 1970 j-mearsheimer@uchicago.edu
Friday, May 19, 2017
RIP, 1LT Scott Love
RIP, 1LT Scott Love
Once again, Memorial Day approaches, a time when we should all pause and reflect upon and honor those many thousands of brave men and women who have worn the cloth of our nation and made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our way of life and the freedoms we all enjoy.
Memorial Day is a special holiday, a time to honor in thought and deed those who have lost their lives in combat during our nation's wars and conflicts. Our soldiers of today continue to serve in harm's way, particularly in Afghanistan and Iraq, where we have lost nearly 7000 lives, and where more will undoubtedly give their last full measure of devotion in sacrifice for us. Their loved ones and families continue to worry about them and their safety while they are deployed and preparing to deploy. Please remember those who have fallen, including our class son, Lieutenant Scott Love, and consider helping a soldier and Army family member of today by making a donation to the Army Scholarship Foundation in Scott's or another loved one's memory on the occasion of this special holiday.
Donations can be sent to Army Scholarship Foundation, 11700 Preston Road, Ste 660-301, Dallas, TX 75230 or on line at www.ArmyScholarshipFoundation.org.
Thank you all for your service to our country, and please help us and our entire Nation to remember those we have lost, not just on Memorial Day, but throughout the year.
Jeff Gault - USMA 1970 - gaultrj@prodigy.net
Monday, April 17, 2017
Notice of Funeral for Thomas A Shadis, LTC US Army, Retired
Notice of Funeral for Thomas A Shadis, LTC US Army, Retired
Date: May 11, 2017 0900 hours (Plan to be there 20-30 minutes early)
Location: Post Chapel, Fort Myer, VA
Personal Information: Tom retired from the Corps of Engineers in 1990. He
served company grade tours at Fort Riley, Kansas and in Korea. After the
Advanced Course and obtaining a MSCE from GaTech '78 Tom served on the USMA
Faculty in ES&GS ('78-81). Tom's other assignments were Area Engineer in
Saudi Arabia; Project VIABLE; Headquarters, USACE; the Base Closure
Commission; and the OSD BRAC Office. After retirement Tom worked for
Sverdrup Engineering and later Jacobs Engineering as the Manager of Programs
in support of the Internal Revenue Service.
http://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/Funerals/Funeral-Schedule/Search-by-Name
THOMAS A SHADIS, LTC, US ARMY
Post Chapel 05/11/2017 - 9:00 AM
Date: May 11, 2017 0900 hours (Plan to be there 20-30 minutes early)
Location: Post Chapel, Fort Myer, VA
Personal Information: Tom retired from the Corps of Engineers in 1990. He
served company grade tours at Fort Riley, Kansas and in Korea. After the
Advanced Course and obtaining a MSCE from GaTech '78 Tom served on the USMA
Faculty in ES&GS ('78-81). Tom's other assignments were Area Engineer in
Saudi Arabia; Project VIABLE; Headquarters, USACE; the Base Closure
Commission; and the OSD BRAC Office. After retirement Tom worked for
Sverdrup Engineering and later Jacobs Engineering as the Manager of Programs
in support of the Internal Revenue Service.
http://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/Funerals/Funeral-Schedule/Search-by-Name
THOMAS A SHADIS, LTC, US ARMY
Post Chapel 05/11/2017 - 9:00 AM
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Recent Updates on Johnny Mercer McClellan, USMA 1970
From: Oanh Tran
Sent: Saturday, April 1, 2017 8:08 PM
Hello All,
Today, I and my family held a private praying service for John at the Hoa Nghiem Buddhist Temple in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. This is the 7th and the last of the seven intervals since John’s death. At the conclusion of the service, the monk pulled the content of an envelope with ancient Vietnamese writings on it and put it on my head. Then he read the content of the envelope which is a document that includes John’s vital statistics as a report to “accompany” his soul in the other world. Then he put the document back in the envelope and placed it next to John’s photo (in captain uniform) on the altar. We then retrieved the envelope and burned it.
To honor the camaraderie that John had at West Point, I chose the permanent location of John’s photo on the wall of the praying hall to be “E-2.” This is the wall on the right of the Buddha’s altar (looking in).
Tomorrow, Sunday, April 2, 2017 is exactly 50 days since John passed. The last 49 days in my life seemed very long; nights were longer.
I find solace in Buddha’s teachings and in the Wisdom of the Savants through the Ages. I take the liberty to share them with you here. I am trying to practice the principles and not yet good at it. After 40 years of sharing a life with someone, it’s difficult to break the habit! John is on my mind and in my heart every moment consciously or not.
As mentioned to you previously, we are planning for a get together at our home on May 21st, 2017 to commemorate John on the 100th day of his passing. It’s an informal gathering amongst family, friends, and neighbors. There will be good food and beverage so please come hungry! We are planning the occasion from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Please respond by returning e-mail to me if you plan on coming.
Thank you again for your support, actions, and kind words. I and my family are eternally grateful to you.
Kim McClellan
Jkmc50@hotmail.com
Cell: 202-288-7177
20801 Apollo Lane
Gaithersburg, MD 20882
Sent: Saturday, April 1, 2017 8:08 PM
Hello All,
Today, I and my family held a private praying service for John at the Hoa Nghiem Buddhist Temple in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. This is the 7th and the last of the seven intervals since John’s death. At the conclusion of the service, the monk pulled the content of an envelope with ancient Vietnamese writings on it and put it on my head. Then he read the content of the envelope which is a document that includes John’s vital statistics as a report to “accompany” his soul in the other world. Then he put the document back in the envelope and placed it next to John’s photo (in captain uniform) on the altar. We then retrieved the envelope and burned it.
To honor the camaraderie that John had at West Point, I chose the permanent location of John’s photo on the wall of the praying hall to be “E-2.” This is the wall on the right of the Buddha’s altar (looking in).
Tomorrow, Sunday, April 2, 2017 is exactly 50 days since John passed. The last 49 days in my life seemed very long; nights were longer.
I find solace in Buddha’s teachings and in the Wisdom of the Savants through the Ages. I take the liberty to share them with you here. I am trying to practice the principles and not yet good at it. After 40 years of sharing a life with someone, it’s difficult to break the habit! John is on my mind and in my heart every moment consciously or not.
As mentioned to you previously, we are planning for a get together at our home on May 21st, 2017 to commemorate John on the 100th day of his passing. It’s an informal gathering amongst family, friends, and neighbors. There will be good food and beverage so please come hungry! We are planning the occasion from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Please respond by returning e-mail to me if you plan on coming.
Thank you again for your support, actions, and kind words. I and my family are eternally grateful to you.
Kim McClellan
Jkmc50@hotmail.com
Cell: 202-288-7177
20801 Apollo Lane
Gaithersburg, MD 20882
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