| Could someone tell me if Sgt Albert E Tyler was part of the Old Guard in the 1940s or before thank you my e mail is beachcomber369@msn.com | Don Tyler jr | 1/23/2012 |
| Hello to all, I had the pleasure of being a member of the Cassion platoon from 1979 to 1983. I was a short timer with 15 days to ets when I fell from a horse hitting the picket line, I fractured my left femur. Im looking for any of the members who served with me during that time period. Here is my email address: ultraclassicmike@gmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you. | Michael D. Hewitt | 1/22/2012 |
| Looking for John Mckay served with the herd from 76-80. Any one know of his where abouts? | Robin Cook | 1/20/2012 |
| I know of someone who claims to have served in the Old Guard but he is not listed in DEERS . How can I check to learn if he is telling the truth? | Trish | 1/16/2012 |
| I am wondering how to confirm if someone served as a guard at the tomb. | Trish | 1/16/2012 |
| Still desperately seeking the whereabouts of Lou Alverado, continental colors 1976. Anyone knowing his address,email, phone number please email me at either pre9120@centurytel.net or pre9120@hotmail.com. Thanks. Paul | Paul R. Evans | 1/14/2012 |
| My father, Louis H. Guevin, may have guarded the tomb in the late 1930s. He was born in Springfield, MA. I have a picture of him standing guard, maybe in 1938-41 time period. He enlisted in the Army Calvary in 1938 and was stationed at Fort Ethan Allen in Colchester Vermont. He also served in the South Pacific during WWII; we think he was stationed in Australia during the war. Id like to find out if there are any records of his service at the Tomb. Any help would be appreciated. I can be reached at 603-455-5272. | Lou Guevin | 12/28/2011 |
| Alpha 2/3 1967,Ive been trying all over to find a Unit Crest,HELP. | John Ragland | 12/28/2011 |
| My grandfather serves as the replacements for the 106th during WWII,during that time he was transfered to the 3rd Infantry Regiment to finish out his duties, he was helping proccesss German POWS. He has mentioned that he would like to make contact with some of the guys that he served with but has lost all contact information for them. He has some pictures from the war and would like to see if there was anymore out there from his regiment. Any Help would be appreciated. You can reach me via email at goldsboro99@hotmail.com or 919-223-0405
Thanks Ashley | Ashley Wheeler | 12/26/2011 |
| Dear fellow Oldguardsmen: The Old Guard Flag is a real winner. If, you have not yet purchase one, you have no idea what you are missing! If, you wish to show the pride that you have in being and/or having been a member of The Old Guard, this is it; I do not believe that you can get a better value. Noli Me Tangere. | AL-Amin S. AsSalaam | 12/23/2011 |
| looking for a listing of the past commanders of the 4/3, where should I start? | Hank Miner | 12/20/2011 |
| Good Evening,
Looking to finding some information about the medals the sentinels of the Guards of the Unknownswear on their uniforms? | Yann Simon | 12/17/2011 |
| To add to the post be low on my grandfather. You can reach via email at goldsboro99@hotmail.com
Once agian Thank You | Ashley | 12/15/2011 |
| My grandfather serves as the replacements for the 106th during WWII,during that time he was transfered to the 3rd Infantry Regiment to finish out his duties, he was helping proccesss German POWS. He has mentioned that he would like to make contact with some of the guys that he served with but has lost all contact information for them. He has some pictures from the war and would like to see if there was anymore out there from his regiment. Any Help would be appreciated.
Thanks Ashley | Ashley | 12/15/2011 |
| James Stacy our belove section chief has pass .in rockford Illinois.we was in vietnam in 1968. | Lucius Murray | 12/8/2011 |
| To my fellow Old Guardsmen from all eras, our fondest wishes to you and yours for the happiest of holiday seasons.
Don (TOG 55-57) and Sharon Cofsky | Don Cofsky | 11/30/2011 |
| My dad was a member of The Old Guard in the early 50s. I was wondering if anyone remembers him. His name was Andrew. My email is Timothy.mueller@ic.FBI.gov. Thanks | Timothy Mueller | 11/22/2011 |
| My dad was a member of The Old Guard in the early 50s. I was wondering if anyone remembers him. His name was Andrew. My email is Timothy.mueller@ic.FBI.gov. Thanks | Timothy Mueller | 11/22/2011 |
| Good Evening! I am looking for some assistance if possible. While I did serve with The Old Guard (D Co. - 1990 - 91), my time was spent on a firing party. I am now involved with the Civil Air Patrol helping the Color/Honor Guard. I have the manuals, but if there is anyone in the Denver/Westminster Colorado area that served on a Color Guard detail that would be willing to help some cadets raise their level of ability for ceremonies, I would really appreciate it. | Robert Jones | 11/17/2011 |
| does anyone know who will be retiring this friday nov 18 2011 | andrew | 11/15/2011 |
| lokking for anyone with knowledge of sgt bill malcolm.3rd regiment,1961thru1964? | rich delotto | 11/15/2011 |
| My close cousin and friend, Charles Thomas Love, passed away last night of a heart attack in his home in Limerick, Pennsylvania. Charles, or Tom as his family called him, served proudly as a member of the 3rd Infantry Regiment in the late 1960s. The memories of his service in The Old Guard were always special to him, and he spoke of them often. May he rest in peace. | MG (Ret.) David Harris, USA | 11/11/2011 |
| To all who serve and have served in The Old Guard, youre still the best the Army has to offer! I had the priviledge of serving twice. I still consider my days with the Old Guard the highlight of my career and miss my comrades in arms. Happy Veterans Day and thank you for your service! Godspeed to you all!
| Herb Ballengee, MSG (Ret.) | 11/8/2011 |
| To all who serve and have served in The Old Guard, youre still the best the Army has to offer! I had the priviledge of serving twice. I still consider my days with the Old Guard the highlight of my career and miss my comrades in arms. Happy Veterans Day and thank you for your service! Godspeed to you all! | Herb Ballengee, MSG (Ret.) | 11/8/2011 |
| I am trying to find my old Army buddy James (Jim) Moore. I knew him thru PLDC attendance @ Ft Knox in 1993. At the time he was a Cpl who was assigned as a Tomb Guard. Later he was transferred to 25th ID Ft Lewis. If you know how to contact him please email me @ adamson DOT m AT mac DOT com. Thanks in advance. | Mike Adamson | 11/5/2011 |
| i would like to know how to request the old guard for my fathers funeral on wednesday nov 2 2011 ...its the week end and i cant reach anyone at the army...my father was a sfc in the army and then worked for the NSA at fort meade md and retired a gs16 he gave his whole life to this country and we would like the 3rd old guard to help us pay respects to a great man ....any help would be great please call me at 706 994 7657 ...he will be buried on wednesday at 11 am at crest lawn memorial gardens 2150 mount view rd marriottsville, md 21104 | brian davis | 10/29/2011 |
| I am searching for members of the 199th 2/3 B co 2nd Plt 2nd sqd 1967-1968. If you know Vets by the name of Danny Green, Hatch, Edwards, Gossett, Egan, McKinzie, Hatfield, Banks (medic), Lt. Betz, Cotto, Preston or Clyde Pitts, would you ask them to contact me, Harold Hill 609-646-1628, it is extremely important. Thank you. | Harold Hill | 10/18/2011 |
| Correction QM Items
Christmas Ornimant S/H $4.00
Not $44.00
Ladies blouses limited sizesand color
plz call before ordering. | Don Livingston | 10/9/2011 |
| New Items in QM inventory.
TOG 3X5 Nylon Flag. $66.00
Tee Shirts Blue $12.00 Plus 44.00 S/H
Christmas Orniment (TOG Logo in Cube)
Reduced items ladies Blouses $19.00
plus $4.00 S/H
Men ties $24.00 plus $4.00 S/H
TOGA Charger plate with stand $25.00 Plus $6.00 S/H
Toga Plastic front License plate Black background with plastic protector. $20.00 plus $4.00 S/H
TOGA Large Clock $100.00 plus $10.00 S/H
Orders can be placed directly from QM
Don Livingston 4040 Crystal Court Nesbit Mississippi (MS) 38651
Tel 662-429-3091
This update will be incorporated with website update in the near future.
| Don Livingston | 10/9/2011 |
| I tried the address or site for the pictures taken at the 2011 reunion. It was so super, Alice and I are planning to return in 2012. I got so excited about the reunion I forgot to ask for the web site at flicker.com. | Carl Hardy | 10/5/2011 |
| Anyone out there from Honor Guard Company circa 1970-70. I started out in 2nd Platoon, moved to Headquarters as Training NCO, and finally company clerk. Say Hi. email, elocbob@aol.com
| Bob Cole | 10/3/2011 |
| john-boy-kyte is looking for
ssg john c. kirby honor guard
tomb of the unknown soldier
lillywhites46@yahoo.com
| john kyte | 9/30/2011 |
| My brother Francis was in Co C, 1st Battalion Group 3D Infantry (The Old Guard), Fort Myers, Arlington Vir., approx 1959-61.Is their a Ph# he could speak to a member about your Association and possibly join. My email xdci73@aol.com. thanks | mike marlin | 9/27/2011 |
| LOOKING FOR Richard FUIZE.CONTACT,E-MAIL=gillisrichard93@comcast.net,I invented the [GILLIY manually in 1966]I hope the DRILL TEAM STILL PERFORMS IT.GILLIY[RA11432555]still PROUD after all these years(67)years old.GOOD LUCK TOO ALL OF YOU.Gilliy | RichardJGILLIS[GILLIY] | 9/18/2011 |
| I am looking for Richard Anthony ("Andy") Winkler on behalf of an old friend of his from Fort Knox. If you know how to reach him, please contact me at either blackeagle.walton@us.army.mil or settummanque@yahoo.com Thanks!! | LTC Mike Walton | 9/7/2011 |
| Also we have rooms reserved at the Sheraton for Wednesday at the same $99 rate if you desire to come early. The hotel phone is 1-800-325-3535.
| Tom Twomey | 9/1/2011 |
| GOLFERS!!!
IF YOU PLAY GOLF AND YOU ARE ATTENDING THE REUNION 2011, GET THE STICKS READY FOR SOME FUN AND INTERACTION WITH THE SOLDLIERS. MORE INFO WILL BE POSTED ON THIS WEB SITE "MAYBE" IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN POSTED PRIOR TO THE 30TH. NEED INFO FAST, E-MAIL ME AT TTWOMEY@NC.RR.COM | Tom Twomey | 8/31/2011 |
| PROPOSED BY-LAWS AMENDMENT
The following amendment to TOGA By-Laws, Article IV, Section 2, Sentence 2, was submitted in accordance with By-Laws Article XI. After careful and prudent review, the Board of Directors voted to approve the amendment and found that the proposed change to the By-Laws is proper to be brought before the general membership for their consideration and decision at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 1 October 2011.
The current wording of this Section is:
The President shall be limited to two, one-year terms in office, either consecutively or at different times.
The proposed wording of this Section will be:
"Initially, the President may be elected to one or two, one-year terms in office, either consecutively or at different times. Once he has completed his second year as president, he must wait two years before again becoming eligible to serve in the capacity of president. Four years is the cumulative total that one person can serve as president. To be nominated as president, a candidate must have served on the Board of Directors for a period of not less than two years prior to the date he is to assume the office of president."
Rationale for this proposed change:
It is the belief of the submitting member that the Association would best be served by being able to employ the leadership abilities and Association business acumen of a former president when those qualities are not present in the makeup of the current Board of Directors.
Enabling clause:
This amendment, if approved by two-thirds (66-2/3%) of the voting members present at the 1 October 2011 AGM, would take effect immediately, with installation of the president on 1 January 2012. Proxy votes, absentee ballots or electronically transmitted ballots are not valid for this voting procedure.
Respectfully submitted,
30 August 2011
Donald G. Cofsky, Secretary
| Don Cofsky | 8/30/2011 |
| I am told my grandfather, Walter Kotlinski, served in The Old Guard. Does anyone have any information or recollection of him. Any information would be greatly appreciated. afretz@comcast.net | Aaron Fretz | 8/30/2011 |
| I got the info and will see you at the reunion. Thx | Tim Morton | 8/26/2011 |
| Does anyone have a telephone number or contact info for so I can varify that my reservations are in for the reunion. I know my Hotel reservations are good. I just need to know that the reunion reservations are good. I can be e-mailed at mortonsofva@yahoo.com | Tim Morton | 8/26/2011 |
| Member of "The Old Guard" from 1972 to 1975.
Would like to receive information on going to Torchlight Tatoo. | Donald Tamiso | 8/25/2011 |
| Fellow Old Guard Association Members:
There are only 7 days left (8/29/11) to make a reservation at the Sheraton National Hotel Arlington our Host Hotel for the Reunion. There are only 8 days (8/30/11) left to register for the Reunion. Looking forward to seeing all of you there. | Montie Wagner | 8/22/2011 |
| Those of you who served in the 1st Battle Group during 1960-62 might remember LTC Charles P. Murray. LTC Murray was the Battle Group Deputy Commander under COL Richard Lee and a WW2 MoH recipient. COL Muray passed away last Friday, 12 August, at his home in South Carolina. He was 89 years old. There are plans to bury him in ANC but no date has been announced. May he rest in peace. | Pete McDermott | 8/16/2011 |
| Dear Bob Haney, maybe you can direct me in the correct person that can help me leave a message on "our" message board. Have been un
able to do so for quite a while. Does any one have info. on Thomas Reids JFK STATE Funeral Project? I, was also a part of JFKs
State Funeral and, later had JFK Gravesite Control. Hey, Jim Hopcus, glad to see your name on this guest book. AL-Amin. asa@theold
guard.us | AL-Amin S. AsSalaam | 8/2/2011 |
| Time is running out. Dont forget TOGAs 14th Annual Reunion registration ends on 30 August. Select Reunion News on the Home or Members page for the registration application and information. | Bob Haney | 7/29/2011 |
| I am a Life Member of TOGA, however, I have
been unable to leave a message on the Mess-
age. Seeking info. on Thomas Reids "State
Funeral for President John F. Kennedy in 1963" Please send info. to asa@TheOldGuard.us
Thanks. | AL-Amin S. AsSalaam | 7/29/2011 |
| STUMBLED ONTO THE OG WEBSTIE AND SAW YOUR NAME. HOPE EVERYTHING IS GOOD WITH YOU--THINK OF YOU EVERY NOW AND THEN. AM RETIRED IN KERRVILLE TEXAS. IF YOU ARE EVER THIS WAY LOOK ME UP. WOULD LIKE TO SEE YOU AND YOUR WIFE. BEST ORDELY EVER. | TODD EZELL | 7/25/2011 |
| I also served in Charlie Guard, 1/3 from 72-74 and was there when the Charlie Guard patches were designed and pinned on our uniforms. As I recall they were designed by Bob Stark who was the Co Cdr at the time. They did cause quite a stir. By the way. I am currently a life member of TOG association and have changed my address since the death of my wife. I would appreciate any assistance in getting my past mailing address for the newsletter changed. If you know plus give me infor on how to log on etc. In my move I lost all my log on password stuff. how I can do that/who to contact, please email me at joslynrj@aol.com | Richard J. Joslyn Jr. | 7/24/2011 |
| I served in Charlie Company, 1/3 in 62 and 63. Having seen the entries about the Charlie Guard patches in the 70s I was amused because I understand the rivalry between Charlie and Honor Guard companies that I am sure goes on today.
As our performance was graded in every parade, we constantly placed second to Honor Guard Co. until one Saturday in 1963. That day we really felt we had performed excellently. Sure enough, later in the day our C/O announced, with great pride, that we had scored first in the parade, beating Honor Guard! As a reward the C/O had the mess sgt. procure steaks and grill them on the mess hall porch. Included were kegs of good cold beer. I will never forget that day. Poor Honor Guard Co. must have suffered dearly that day. | Gary Rogers | 7/23/2011 |
| 1980 - 1984 3rd Plt E Co looking for anyone. contact me @ piquet21@HOTMAIL.COM | Larry Piguet | 7/21/2011 |
| Looking for anyone from 3rd Platoon(Firing Party) Co.E from 1980 to 1984.. | Larry Piguet | 7/21/2011 |
| looking for times of the reunion events | Richard L Caldwell | 7/20/2011 |
| Looking for members of the Caisson Platoon who served in 1976-77. Please contact me at stevehahn7286@yahoo.com | Steve Hahn | 7/17/2011 |
| would love to get in touch with the fellas from 83-86 The Old Guard. please e-mail me at spidey683rd@gmail.com | Daniel Clark | 7/14/2011 |
| Im a Navy EOD Tech that supported 2/3 IN in Diyala back in 09. I would like to apply as a full member and can provide proof of service. I loved working for yall and sincerely want to join as a full member. Please contact me at matthew.d.malone@navy.mil. | Matt Malone | 7/8/2011 |
| Ive looked on your member list and noticed there are no members from Honor Guards female Detchment listed...I was there from 1978-1980. Im thinking of going to the reunion in September and would like to see some of the girls..my Email is suelee_57@yahoo.com | Susan Mcnamara Sharpe Hilderbrandt | 6/29/2011 |
| To all my Brothers, Happy Summer!
To Dean Linderman! Hey Buddy!! Where you been.
OK! Heres the deal! Everyone is looking for someone. Please go to Facebook, and if you dont already have a FREE account, get one. All you Honor Guard guys, there is a page for JUST HONOR GUARD!!!
There is also a REGIMENT Page. This is the best place to locate buddies, and it you dont find them there, someone may see you query and let you know!
Next order of busines! Anyone know the AO of MSG(R) William Rucker. Always got a new Lincoln Continental Mk each year. Man with a plan! If you know his whereabouts contact Michael Edgar on Facebook. Hope to see you all at the reunion!! God Bless our Troops!! | Mark "Duke" DuCre | 6/23/2011 |
| Looking for Michael Cuffee or 1SG/SGM Massey during the 1980 thru 1984 time frame. | Joe Dwaine Matthews | 6/23/2011 |
| Looking for members of the E Co. US Army Drill Team from May 1980 thru May 1984... I was a Soloist during this time frame. | Joe Dwaine Matthews | 6/23/2011 |
| I am glad that I got in touch with several members from back in the day...Derek | Derek Sharpe | 6/22/2011 |
| Is there a chapter of The Old Guard
located in Jacksonville and/or
Jacksonville Beaches area? If so,
please call at 904/372-7110. | John A. Valente | 6/14/2011 |
| Looking for all E Company (Honor Guard) Continental Color Guard guys from the 1975 to 1981 time frame. We have several of the guys that are heading to the Old Guard Reunion for the first time in 30 years. We are looking for the following: Danny Newport, Clay Hueson, David Book, Craig Catron, Dave Bustin, Phil Young, Lou Alvarado, Vince Arrington and others ?? Search Continental Color Guard on facebook to connect...Larry Green 1977-1980 Honor Guard CCG | Larry Green Jr | 6/12/2011 |
| To the webmaster: my computer will not allow me to email you. I need to change my email address.
New:fire1201@comcast.net | Dean Lindeman | 6/10/2011 |
| 4th Battalion, 3d Infantry Regiment Change of Command is scheduled for Wednesday, 13 July 2011, at 1000 on Summerall Field. LTC Rich Edwards will turn over command to LTC Paul Edgar. LTC Edwards next assignment is Deputy Commander, 2d Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. In the event of inclement weather, ceremony will be in C-Hall. | Pete McDermott | 6/8/2011 |
| Left the Inf and joined the AAF, on June 3. My Son 2 two his friends and myself had a flight in Yankee Lady, a B-17 bomber manufactured in July 1945. This was at the Reading PA WW2 air show. It was a awsome experence. My wifes present for my 77th birthday | John Urevich | 6/7/2011 |
| 13 JUN 2011 is the availability date of the milestone work "Images of America - Fort Myer"
I am honored to have researched and written this book about this unique US Army Post with origins during the US Civil War when it was known as Fort Whipple.
Please see more and order the book on http://www.Historic-FortMyer.com | John Michael | 6/5/2011 |
| Im attempting to find Richard VanFleet. We were posted at Fort McNair from 852 to 1954.. | John H.Wichmann Jr. | 5/25/2011 |
| Looking for Tom Burrel,Lou Alverado,John Kirby. pre9120@centurytel.net | Paul Evans | 5/24/2011 |
| To receive an OG challenge coin is a great thing but receive one from Col. Landers the commanding officer of TOG when we met at West Point NY on May 18th is awesome...thank you again. Marvin Broudy | Marvin Broudy | 5/21/2011 |
| James Hopcus, Frank Alessio here,good to see your meesage, Im in San diego Ca where are you. Cant make the reunion | Frank Alessio | 5/20/2011 |
| Hello, This is the first time Ive been on on the site in a couple of years.
I was looking at the membership list and was very happy to see a guy I worked with right up at the top. Frank Alessio, we were cooks in Charlie company in the early 60s.
Im gearing up to come to the reunion this year. | James Hopcus | 5/15/2011 |
| I saw someone asking about the "Charlie Guard" patch. When I got to Charlie Guard in March, 1976, the company had stopped wearing the patch in 1975 approx. The patch was green and black, about 5"x5" and worn on the right pocket of fatigue shirts and field jackets. It was pinned on by taping a couple of ribbon bars on the back so that it could be transferred from one uniform to another. The patch was orgininally created in answer to the "Honor Guard" arc that was worn, at that time, only by Honor Guard Company. Charlie Guard hated that the rest of the battalion could not wear the arc also. Once they ran out of patches and new dicks arrived, they had no more patches to give out. Without everyone wearing the patch, that was the end of it. I have one that someone gave me back then. | Dean Lindeman | 5/14/2011 |
| Peter Ganio. I Had Huey Danly as my Platoon Sergeant in late 1961. For your info, he is still alive and living in northern Louisiana. I spoke with him about a year ago to tell him about TOGA and the reunion. He remembered me right off and we had a great chat. | Pete McDermott | 5/11/2011 |
| To Pete Ganio,
Barry Holmes here. I was in C company 12/67-8/69 (supply). I never heard of the patch either.
Drop me a line - I have had contact with Don Smith. Home email is Bholmes2@nycap.rr.com | Barry Holmes | 5/9/2011 |
| Cant wait to start my job as an Old Guard in a couple of weeks. | Randall Mooney | 5/7/2011 |
| I WAS IN c company 1967 to 1969 under first sgt. danley left as a sgt. in the color team what is a charlie patch ? | peter ganio | 5/7/2011 |
| I WAS IN c company 1967 to 1969 under first sgt. danley left as a sgt. in the color team what is a charlie patch ? | peter ganio | 5/7/2011 |
| I WAS IN c company 1967 to 1969 first sgt. danley left as a sgt. in the color team what is a charlie patch ? | peter ganio | 5/7/2011 |
| Don, I was in Charlie Guard 69-71.Do tou know where to get one of the Charlie patches. Would like to have one.Pat. | Pat Schneider | 5/7/2011 |
| All. In case you hadnt heard, TOGA Director/Photographer Steve OConnor passed away on Sunday, 1 May, due to cancer caused by inhaling dust and debris when the World Trade Center collapsed on 9-11. Steve worked at the WTC and was able to escape his building before it collapsed. His cancer had been getting worse since being diagnosed about 5 years ago. His funeral will be on Monday, 9 May, in New York.
If you wish to send a sympathy card or note to the family, the address is: Mrs Maureen OConnor, 388 Clinton St., Brooklyn, NY 11231. | Pete McDermott | 5/6/2011 |
| Jerry, I have said a prayer for you and I wish you only the the best.
Jim Hopcus Charlie Co. 62-65 | Jim Hopcus | 4/30/2011 |
| Served in 1972, got the Charlie Guard patch for our uniform. Anybody from Charlie out there? | Don Cowee | 4/30/2011 |
| Mark G. Stigler - I served in the Honor Guard from 79-81 looking for old friends - send me a msg would like to chat - charlie_king58@yahoo.com | Charlie King | 4/23/2011 |
| My father, Ken Green (Donald Kenneth Green) was in the Old Guard in the late 70s, and he passed away a few months ago. His ashes will be inurned on May 2 at 10am at Arlington if any members here knew him and would like to join the ceremony please feel welcome. | Victoria Dilliott | 4/22/2011 |
| Thank you for your prayers and kind words. I will be having surgery on 2 may at Birmingham Al VA hosp.May God Bless and keep you my friend | Jerry Humphrey | 4/19/2011 |
| Hey Jerry! Just saw your post about your diagnosis. Im praying for you my friend, and putting the word out for prayer to all I know. I hope the prognosis is favorable. I pray that God will heal you and spare you from any pain or suffering. God bless you and protect you Jerry. You are a great man, and losing you would be a terrible loss to us all. I want to pray this for you, and ask all my brothers in TOGA to do the same in their own way. "Dear Heavenly Father, I ask your healing hands be placed upon my friend Jerry, Lord, show him favor and mercy, give him strength, for he is your child, Father. Help him deal with the unknown , Father, and give his family understanding and the power to deal with this illness.
Thank you for your blessings Lord, and continue to shine upon his family. In the name of Jesus! Amen!
God bless you Jerry! | Duke | 4/19/2011 |
| Well Greetings to my Brothers-in-arms! Just a short note to let you guys in SoCal know Ive relocated back to my HOR,Pasadena,CA. If any of you local guys want to get together for coffee or a beer, hit me up on my new new number. 206-682-6500. I am planning to attend this years reunion, and this will be my Delightful Moms last year as my guest. (Tell the wives you guys) She retires from her Govt job in December and will be moving back to Pasadena as well. @ George Burt! Hey George I was in Charlie Guard too. 74-75. Im in touch with JB Shye.1SG(R) Drop me a line. Well I hope everyone is doing well. In case you missed my pics that werent posted on the TOGA site, I have 14 albums that I took or were shared with me and given permission to share with you. Go to: togareunionpics.snapfish.com/comcast
You can copy and paste your favorites, No password needed. If youre not a FREE member, sigh up for FREE!! The only cost is if you want to order prints from the site.
God bless our troops! God bless you & yours! And God bless America!
Mark "Duke" DuCre | Mark Smith (DuCre) | 4/18/2011 |
| just found out I have colon cancer. I welcome all prayers. | Jerry Humphrey | 4/8/2011 |
| I joined the Old Guard Assoication last year as an "Annual Member". I now wish to become a "life member" but I have forgotten my logon password. Can you be of help or do I just go on as through I am a new member? I will be 64 in May. I can be reached @ either of two e-mails 1. rstendercpof@yahoo.com
2. lslisalou@aol.com | Ray Stender | 3/31/2011 |
| In march 1954 80 or so replacements formed up and Capt JB Love selected 12 of us for A CO. The Honor Guard CO of the 3rd at that time. As was the custom then he had his pick of replacements. He was SHARP. My fondest memory of him occured when we fell out one day in the street behind our barracks. No NCOs were present and we were a most unruly mob.I was sguad leader 1st squad, 1st platoon. The drill platoon. He yelled out the window of the barracks, Urevich, GD it form up the Company. I had my moment in the sun, Co attention, dress right dress, ready front, parade rest. The Co reacted as if Capt Love or the field first had given the commands. COL Love was a fine CO. I last met him at the 2001 reunion. I guess all of us OLD OLD guards men are heading down the same road. JB LOVE rest in peace. | John Urevich | 3/24/2011 |
| Pete, I will look foreward to seeing you at the reunion. By the way who was the gentleman in the kilt at the last reunion? Carl L. Hardy | Carl Hardy | 3/24/2011 |
| Carl. Reunion dates are 29 September to 2 October 2011 at the Sheraton National Hotel, Columbia Pike and Orme Street, Arlington, VA. Info forthcoming on rates, etc. Cheers, Pete | Pete McDermott | 3/22/2011 |
| Does anyone know the dates for the next reunion. I told my wife no excuses, we are coming this year. I served with Co B and HHC from 1975-1980. Best duty I ever had. Sfc Carl Hardy, retired. | oldgrd003@aol.com | 3/22/2011 |
| All. The Board of Directors just received word on the death of TOGA Life Member COL(R) Joseph B.Love, who commanded Co A, 1st Battalion, in 1953. COL Love died on 8 March 2011 and resided in Jacksonville, Florida. May he rest in peace. Pete | Pete McDermott | 3/21/2011 |
| My brother, Ray Epstein, was in the Old Guard from 1970-72. While stationed at Ft. Myer he was part of the Torchlight Tattoo performances (at least,this is what I remember it being called). On July 4, 1971 his wife and I watched the Old Guard perform this pagent in front of the Jefferson Memorial. I know that that particular performance was broadcast (probably a recording) because my parents saw it on a Denver station. Since that time I am tried over the years to find a copy of that recording. Ray died in an accident in 1980, leaving behind a little daughter. His daughter now has a baby girl of her own. She has few memories of her Dad. Her Mom and I feel that somewhere out there someone might have film of that July 4, 1971 performance of the Old Guard. Ray played the part of a departing WW1soldier going off to war and kissing his girl goodbye. I would love to find a recording to give to Rays daughter so she can really "see" her Dad. Anyone out there who may be able to help or send me in the right direction/ Please contact at rittscb@aol.com | Kathy Epstein-Ritts | 3/15/2011 |
| I am honored to say that Ive just completed a book on Fort Myer which will be published in JUNE. Filled with historical photographs from the Posts inception in the 1860s to the 1960s. - to pre-order the book and/or for more information and great content, please check out the books website
www.Historic-FortMyer.com
| John Michael | 3/8/2011 |
| A friend passed away... there were always stories that he was a member of the Old Guard. Im just looking to verify that information, and to notify the Old Guard of his passing, if in fact that is the case.
Anson S Hosley II USArmy 1962-1964
Is anyone able to verify that for me? | Sarah Giguere | 2/23/2011 |
| We saw part of the program when it was at NKU in Kentucky. Loved what we saw LOVED it. I would love to get a video. Our son is active Army My wife and I are retired Air Force. Please co ntact me at 859.743.1928 or 1819 Greenup Covington,Ky 41011 Thank you and everyone involved for your saciface and hard work God Bless you all | Michael N. Johnson | 2/18/2011 |
| Gary Ragland Please contact me regarding the passing of your father email is dougd65@gmail.com | Doug Robbins | 2/7/2011 |
| Michael Hamm, We had gotten an email from his care taker. His passing will be listed in the next issue of Pride | Doug Robbins | 2/7/2011 |
| Looking for Donald F. Bender who served in the Gun Platoon from about 1960 to 1969 (with one year off for tour in Vietnam). If anyone has any information, like wifes name, place of birth, where he retired to, or service number, please contact me at:mjcpatch@aol.com
Thank you and hope to see fellow Gun Platoon members at the 2011 TOGA reunion.
Marty Cassidy | Martin J Cassidy | 2/2/2011 |
| I regret to inform that Old Guard member Dennis M. Dimity , my step father, passed away on January 23, 2011 in St. Pete Beach, FL | Michael Hamm | 1/30/2011 |
| I am attempting to contact CSM (R) Fred E. Darling who served at Ft Myer in the early 1960s and was a member of our wedding party in 1963. His wife Norma was a business associate.
billhise@gmail.com | William P. Hise | 1/28/2011 |
| Anyone remember Gerald "Obie" Van Dyk. He served in A/1/3 around 66-68 I think. He remembers a guy named Tuttle.
Let me know and Ill get word to him.
coalcreek@iowatelecom.net | Dan Behrens | 1/14/2011 |
| To Gary Ragland - our sincere sympathies - Im not sure we can be with you - but will be in spirit. | Mark and Laura Dawson | 1/14/2011 |
| My father, Howard Ragland, will be buried at Arlington on 27 Jan @ 1400.
Next to the Mast of the Maine. | Gary V. Ragland | 1/12/2011 |
| Just wanted to pass along to you the passing of my father Howard F. Ragland.
He was a member of the Old Guard during the sixtes and served in the Gun Platoon. | Gary V. Ragland | 1/12/2011 |