Dave Eckerson

yo Debby .. I am back in Washington, DC in a new job as Counselor to the Administrator of the US Agency for International Development. I was just promoted to Career Minister in the Foreign Service, the top of the ladder. Headed to F'ville over Columbus Day. Hung up my overseas spurs, and will be headed to the rocking chair next July. Looking forward to getting a stainless steel hip on Halloween. Aging sucks.

dave eckerson

Anita Cottrell

I've just learned from Anita that she is recuperating at home from the removal of a ductal carcinoma in situ on 9/24 and is waiting for the findings. You may want to get in touch with her and see how's she's doing. It's been a very stressful month for her.

Anita, Cinda, Barb at the 45th reunion



"Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is the most common type of non-invasive breast cancer. Ductal means that the cancer starts inside the milk ducts, carcinoma refers to any cancer that begins in the skin or other tissues (including breast tissue) that cover or line the internal organs, and in situ means "in its original place." DCIS is called "non-invasive" because it hasn’t spread beyond the milk duct into any normal surrounding breast tissue. DCIS isn’t life-threatening, but having DCIS can increase the risk of developing an invasive breast cancer later on." from breastcancer.org

Linda Badgley d'Agostino

Nothing much going on here. Just enjoying FL.
I was up in NY, getting the house ready for sale, when my former husband passed away in July. Was glad that I could be there for my children. They are now living all over the place, one in PA, one in OH, and one just outside of DC.
[My significant other] Ed and I are active in Veteran's activities. He's a member of the VVA, and I'm with the AVVA. We just participated in a POW-MIA recognition Ceremony here in Port Saint Lucie. Not exciting, but very rewarding.
That's about all I can think of. Hey........we're old! :) Just like the rest of our class. Well, some of us are older that others. Talking maturity wise, not chronologically.

Take care. Hugs to everyone.

Kevin Fitch and Cindy Morrissey Mann

Can you believe it we are sending you news. After attending a conference in Santa Fe, NM, Kevin and Sheila visited Cynthia and Nate Mann in Albuquerque. Here we are at the top of the Sandia Mountains, 10,632 feet. Unfortunately Nate was the photographer and was not included in the photo.

Sandy Jackson Epoch

From Tom Weller

I didn't know Sandy very well in high school. It came as quite a surprise when she contacted me and also Wayne Trivelpiece who lives out here as well. She said she had been coming to San Diego for some time and her brother, Ted owned a bar in town and would we like to get together. This was the start of a long and lasting friendship between us. We looked forward to getting together every time she came out here and we thoroughly enjoyed it. I was able to meet her and have lunch with her back in Syracuse in June. That was the last time I saw her.

She will be greatly missed. She always seemed to light up the room and make everyone comfortable when we got together. I know she made my life more meaningful. The world will be a little colder without her.

Sandra Jackson Epoch

September 16th, 2012

Sandy J. Epoch, 64, formerly of Syracuse, passed away on Sunday at Upstate Hospital with family by her side. Sandy worked for the NYS Parks & Recreation for over 30 years. Sandy cherished time spent with her daughters and grandson. Surviving are her daughters, Kirsten (Jeremy) Wigley, Rebecca Epoch; grandson, Dylan Wigley; siblings, Ted (Janell) Jackson, Judy Helton, Roamy (Dennis) Fikes, Scott (Liz) Jackson, along with her nieces and nephews. Services are private. There are no calling hours. Contributions may be made in memory of Sandy to: www.freetobreathe.com To leave a special message for the family please visit NewcomerSyracuse.com

Tom Weller

Hi all.

Just opened another chapter in the adventure that is my life. I have been offered and have accepted, a position in Anchorage , AK. I'll be doing essentially the same job I have been doing in San Diego, but the skyline will look much better. The company approached me, offered me the position, agreed to pay for the move and guaranteed me the job. It was pretty much impossible to turn down. We have talked about going back to Alaska for years and this is the perfect opportunity.
We will be getting up there just in time for Winter, so I will have to learn to drive in the snow again. The company has a number of clients who are located in remote areas so I will probably get the chance to fly again. Can't imagine any better place to fly than AK. It is the last frontier.
I will keep in touch and if anyone happens to be headed up to Anchorage, let us know. There will be plenty of room to crash.
Take care.
Tom