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Posted 11/02/09: (Sickness of Gene Dunaway, from Rick Stein '82)  

Timothy Elizabeth Woodbury
U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association
timothy.woodbury@usna.com

 


From: Rick Stein [mailto:Rick.Stein@CBUnited.com]
Sent: Monday, November 02, 2009 6:47 PM
To: GPWATT@1973.usna.com
Subject: Gene Dunaway '50

Gene Dunaway ‘50

          I learned today that our Fellow Alumnus Gene Dunaway ’50 was at the Hospice of Charleston in Mount Pleasant.  I met this afternoon with his wife Joyce and 2 of their sons.  They informed me they expect Gene’s final voyage very soon.

          At that time, there will be a Visitation at McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway in West Ashley, with later Internment at Arlington National Cemetery.  I will inform the Local Chapter and National Association at that time.

Rick Stein '82

Charleston Chapter President

US Naval Academy Alumni Association


 

Posted 10/29/09: (Final Voyage, William Hoggard, from Timothy Woodbury)

FYI

Timothy Elizabeth Woodbury
Obituaries & Death Notifications (obits@usna.com)
U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association
timothy.woodbury@usna.com

 

WILLIAM D. HOGGARD II On Monday, October 26, 2009 of Berwyn Heights, MD. He is survived by his wife, Claire; daughters, Kim Hoggard (Jeff McMullen) and Amy Hoggard (Grayson O''Kane); six grandchildren, sister, Marion Perkins; nieces and nephews. Bill was a 1950 Naval Academy graduate and retired engineer from NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. A memorial service will be at a later date. Donations may be made in his name to the National Kidney Foundation, 1107 Kenilworth Dr., Baltimore, MD 21204-2136 or Goddard Retirement Association, 8800 Greenbelt Rd., Greenbelt, MD 20771. www.gaschs.com.

Published in The Washington Post on 10/29/2009


 

Posted 10/22/09: (Final Flight: George T. Denmark , from Timothy Woodbury)

FYI

Timothy Elizabeth Woodbury
Obituaries & Death Notifications (obits@usna.com)
U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association
timothy.woodbury@usna.com

 

 

George Thames DENMARK, 84, died Fri, Oct 16, 2009. Born July 11, 1925 in Goldsboro, NC. A 1950 graduate of the U. S. Naval Academy and Naval aviator, he retired as a Commander in the U.S. Navy after over 32 years of service. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Married 59 years, he is survived by his wife, Virginia Smail Denmark; four children, Gordon (Kathy) Denmark, Lexington, George Thames "Tim" Denmark Jr., Leucadia, CA, Helen (John) Musick, Nicholasville and James (Suzanne) Denmark, N. Augusta, SC; and nine grandchildren. Funeral services will be 4pm Mon, Oct 19, 2009 at First United Methodist Church, 200 West High Street. Visitation will be 5-8pm Sun at Kerr Bros.-Harrodsburg Rd. Burial will be 9am Tue at Camp Nelson National Cemetery.

 

Published in Lexington Herald-Leader on October 18, 2009


 

Posted 10/14/09: (Bill Kiehl Stroke, from Phil Ryan)

I stopped by this afternoon and for a change __Good news!!!!  Not healed yet, but a big improvement from Monday.  Has some of the "wires" out, his eyes were open, he recognized me, he could answer questions with hand signals.  Carol said he was even better earlier in the day - I was there late in the afternoon.  No info on when he will be getting out of the hospital, but a big improvement.  Please pass this on to anyone that I have missed with a copy to me.  Thanks and best regards, Phil


Posted 10/05/09: (Bill Kiehl, from J. McNally)
---- Original message ----
>Date: Sun, 4 Oct 2009 16:38:37 -0400
>From: <jmcnallyj@cox.net
>Subject: Bill Kiehl 
>To: rrmonroe@cox.net,vadmtjb@aol.com,royd1314@aol.com,hiseastar@aol.com,eastroad@aol.com,dekus@earthlink.net,llhawkins@juno.com,candchooper@netzero.net,wwlnhl@aol.com,robertoliver@cox.net,pjryan@usna.edu,mjschultz@juno.com,thasross@hotmail.com
>Cc: ggdawson@cox.net
>
>After the Air Force game last night at the tail gate site, Bill Kiehl collapsed. Amid the heavy traffic and crowded conditions, Bill was initially attended to by the stadium emergency crew and was taken to the Anne Arundel Hospital,
>We are told by the hospital that he suffered a stroke.
>We spoke with Carol this morning; he is resting in the CCU but there is no further update.
>JJ McNally


Posted 9/04/09: (Passing of Jeam Farnsworth, from Timothy Woodbury)

FYI

Timothy Elizabeth Woodbury
Obituaries & Death Notifications (obits@usna.com)
U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association
timothy.woodbury@usna.com

 

 

Jean (Gibson) Farnsworth of Wellesley Hills, MA, died on April 13, 2009. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Elizabeth (MacDougall) Gibson; wife of the late William B. Farnsworth, Jr.; mother of Robert L. Farnsworth of Lewiston, ME and Elizabeth J. Farnsworth of Royalston, MA; grandmother of Nathan P. and Tobias G. Farnsworth. She graduated from Smith College in 1951. Donations in lieu of flowers may be given to the Smith College Alumni Fund. A talented pianist and a woman of many accomplishments, most recently she had qualified for an aircraft Pilot's license. She will be missed by family and friends. Funeral services are private. J. S. Waterman & Sons & Waring Wellesley 781-235-4110.

Americanmemorials.com


 

Posted 8/31/09: Charlie Cooper "Semper Fi" Service, from Linda Thompson

Funeral services for Charlie Cooper were held August 12 at the Old Post Chapel, Fort Myer , followed by burial at Arlington Cemetery with full military honors.  Charlie was remembered by hundreds of supporters from many avenues of his life, including friends and relatives from throughout the US , lifelong buddies from his Mississippi roots, USNA brethren, and many distinguished fellow Marines. Charlie’s wife Carol, married in 1950 at the Academy Chapel, brother Bill, and sister MaryAnn were deeply touched by the ceremonies flawlessly orchestrated by the Marines of Marine Barracks, 8th and I St, Washington D.C. , one of Charlie’s former commands.

General Joe Went, former Assistant Commandant, USMC delivered the eulogy, while son Captain “Chip” Cooper, USN ret. ’73, daughter Linda Cooper Thompson, and four of his seven grandchildren paid tribute to his life as a patriarch and a Marine.   Following the gravesite formalities, Charlie’s favorite “ Scotland the Brave” was movingly played on the bagpipes. Charlie’s son Chip, son-in-law Steve Thompson ’73, and grandson Lt. Trevor Cooper Thompson, USN, ’05 represent a three generation USNA legacy.


Thanks Dick.  Well written.  Charlie and I were very close at the USNA, followed by Marine basic school at Quantico, (Joe Mclernan also), the 2nd Division, and even on an important MajGen Selection board.  A quality guy and please tell the family Hal Vincent sends his admiration and respect for all. 
ALL THE BEST---CHEERS !

Hal Vincent


Posted 8/24/09: (Passing of Ted Mills, from Timothy Woodbury)

Timothy Elizabeth Woodbury
Obituaries & Death Notifications (obits@usna.com)
U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association
timothy.woodbury@usna.com

 

 

B.T. "Ted" Mills, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at home August 14, 2009. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Peggy; daughter, Beth Grace; sons, Jeffrey (Karen) and Peter; sisters, Claire Kropschot and Anne Heitsch; and granddaughter, Emily. Ted was born in Mobile, Alabama. He met Peggy while in high school in Lansing, MI, and they were married after his graduation from the US Naval Academy in 1950. He served 4 years during the Korean conflict. After his Navy service, he & Peggy stayed on the West Coast. On April 1, 1968 he opened Mills Resistor Company. He worked closely with his son Jeff in this endeavor for 30 years. An avid bridge player, he also co-founded C&T Bridge Supplies with Chris Brown. Ted served as a Deacon and an Elder at Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church. He was a long-time member and past President of The Rotary Club. He also served o n the advisory board of Arrowbear Music Camp. Ted will be remembered by all for his many acts of generosity and kindness, for his humble spirit, and for his sense of humor. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 29th, at 2PM at Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church in Los Alamitos. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Deacon's Fund at Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church or to Arrowbear Music Associates, PO Box 1294, Lakewood, CA 90714.

Published in the Long Beach Press-Telegram on 8/23/2009


 

Posted 8/21/09: (Superintendent's Message, from USNAAA&F)

 

This email is being sent to Alumni, parents and friends of USNA

Dear Alumni and Friends,

What follows is the first of what we hope will be regular annual updates from the Superintendent to Alumni, parents and friends of USNA.

I hope you have had a great summer!

Byron

Byron Marchant ‘78
President and CEO

Dear Alumni and Friends of the U.S. Naval Academy,

After a visit from President Obama to commission the Class of 2009, we have closed out another successful year at the Naval Academy, carrying out our mission as we have since 1845. I would like to take this opportunity to share some of our great institutional achievements this year, and to reaffirm our commitment to graduating leaders ready to serve the nation.

Shortly after I took over as Superintendent two years ago, the Senior Leadership Team and I developed three institutional priorities to guide us:
• We are a nation at war
• We are all here to develop midshipmen
• The Naval Academy is the “Face of the Navy” to the nation.

The entire Academy team worked together to internalize these themes and to pursue them with urgency. In response to the outstanding performance of the Brigade, faculty, and staff, in November of 2008 the Naval Academy was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation for only the second time in our history. Now all personnel wear this ribbon with pride as a reminder that they achieved the highest standards of our mission.

This year we have continued to pursue excellence, and have made great progress in all mission areas.

At the Institutional level, former Secretary of the Navy, Dr. Donald Winter, and current Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Gary Roughead, approved a small but important change to our mission statement. Now “graduating leaders” is specifically identified in our mission:

To develop Midshipmen morally, mentally and physically and to imbue them with the highest ideals of duty, honor and loyalty in order to graduate leaders who are dedicated to a career of naval service and have potential for future development in mind and character to assume the highest responsibilities of command, citizenship and government.

Moral:
Our moral mission was further enhanced this past year by improving many of our Midshipmen leadership forums and opportunities. Not only did we continue our strong commitment to Summer Leadership events such as Plebe Detail, Summer Seminar, and STEM Camp, but we also incorporated the largest-ever Naval Academy Leadership Conference with over 37 universities attending, and the highly successful Naval Academy Foreign Affairs Conference with over 100 universities and organizations represented.

Within our Leadership focus, there continues to be a national outcry for instilling sound ethical foundation and decision-making into leaders. We hear it as we talk to alumni and leaders across the country, and read about it in the media. The work done so far by our Center for Ethical Leadership is generating a strong demand for more outreach, more presentations, and more study.

In response, the Stockdale Center for Ethical Leadership has been working tirelessly to execute its mission, “empowering leaders to make courageous ethical decisions.” Over the past year, the center has sponsored several dinners, sent its personnel across the world to speak to a wide range of conferences and audiences, and invited numerous high profile speakers to come to the Academy and share their experience with the Brigade. Additionally, this winter the Center launched its electronic newsletter – “Taking Stock.”

Mental:
We have had a major change in Academy leadership this summer. After twelve years of outstanding service, Dean Bill Miller retired in July. From an initial pool of more than 120 candidates, the Secretary of the Navy, with my recommendation and that of the CNO, has selected Dr. Andrew T. Phillips to be our new Academic Dean and Provost.

Highlights:
• The Class of 2009 had more Marshall Scholars than any other class in Naval Academy history, and tied with two other institutions for the most in the nation, with four, bringing our numbers to 9 Rhodes and 9 Marshall Scholars in the past 5 years.
• We continue to maintain an 85% four-year graduation rate.
• Our focus on developing an appreciation for global and cross cultural dynamics through international experiences continues to grow. This year, over the summer, academic year, and traditional holiday breaks, we sent over 400 midshipmen to over 40 countries.

Physical:
Our athletics program has once again had a great year. Let me just give you the highlights:
• For the fourth year in a row, the Naval Academy is at the head of class nationally for graduating NCAA student-athletes on the Division I level.
• Navy graduated 100 percent of its student athletes in 11 of 19 sports reported on and no sport graduated lower than 95 percent.
• The football team won the Commander in Chief’s Trophy for the sixth year in a row, and participated in its sixth consecutive Bowl Game.

The success of our athletic program, across the full spectrum from academic achievement to winning competitions, has a big impact across our institution. Brigade morale is enhanced by the programs supported by alumni and donors. Recruiting of all midshipmen, not just athletes, is improved because of our reputation and the “Face of the Navy” our teams project.

Finally, we have made additional progress across all mission areas toward aligning with the Fleet and Marine Corps, sending 95% of the Brigade to the Fleet for summer cruise and inviting more officers and enlisted to the Yard to share their Fleet stories. We have renewed our focus on graduating leaders ready to serve in an increasingly interdependent and dynamic world. Many of the examples of this past year’s successes are indicative of the talented faculty and staff who remain focused on our mission to develop midshipmen, and the midshipmen themselves – who represent some of the finest young men and women in America and have volunteered to serve our nation during wartime. While we should never rest satisfied upon our past results, I am nonetheless very pleased with what the entire Academy team has accomplished.

Alumni continue to be engaged with the Academy and the Brigade of Midshipmen in a variety of ways.
• The Another Link in the Chain (ALITC) program continues to be a wonderful way to connect our generations. The Class of 1959 bid the Class of 2009 farewell at graduation when they presented each ’09 graduate their first Ensign or Second Lieutenant bars. The Class of 1963 started their 4-year relationship with 2013 on Induction Day by welcoming them and their parents to the Naval Academy family. Many thanks to the classes who continue to step up to mentor our midshipmen during their time on the Severn.
• I thoroughly enjoyed being a part of this year’s Distinguished Graduate Award ceremony when the Alumni Association honored Mr. John E. Nolan ’50, Admiral Bruce DeMars ’57, USN (Ret.), Mr. J. Ronald Terwilliger ’63, Admiral Joseph W. Prueher ’64, USN (Ret.) and General Peter Pace ’67, USMC (Ret.) in front of the entire Brigade. Their respective remarks truly exemplified the attributes we are working to instill in the Brigade.
• Chapter visits with Byron Marchant ’78 have been a terrific way for us to engage alumni across the country, giving our members an opportunity to ask questions and provide input. Many thanks for your hospitality and your interest in the Academy.
• The eighth annual Leadership Conference, held in late January and co-sponsored by the Class of 1938 and Linda and Mitch Hart (USNA 1956), was one of the most successful ever. Representatives of nearly 40 universities participated in the conference, which was organized around the theme of “generational leadership.”
• We’re all looking forward to this year’s “season” in Annapolis with reunions, football games, and other sports that bring you back to the Yard. It’s hard to believe that classes start soon, and we meet Ohio State in Columbus, Ohio on 5 September. I hope we see many of you cheering on all of our Navy teams – they’re doing a terrific job, and you should be very proud of the way they represent the Academy and the Navy to the nation.

The 2008-09 academic year has also been noteworthy for the outstanding support provided by our alumni, friends, and organizations who have continued to make generous private gifts that have funded priority initiatives at the Academy, despite the challenges of a very difficult national economy. Included in the list of programs whose success would simply not have been possible without private gift support are:
• Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Camp: generous gifts from a number of corporations were instrumental in the success of the second edition of our summer STEM Camp. We hosted more than 200 middle school students during two weeks in June, providing opportunities for hands-on experiences that we hope will spark their interest in scientific and technological disciplines. At the same time, they were introduced to the unique opportunities the Academy offers.
• International Programs: More than 400 midshipmen participated in cultural and academic exchanges in 40 foreign countries during the 2008-09 academic year. While a large part of this initiative is supported by Department of the Navy funding, nearly 20% of midshipman participation was underwritten by private gifts.
• Minority Admissions Outreach: Generous gifts from a number of corporations and foundations made possible targeted outreach to underrepresented populations in Dallas, New York City, Philadelphia, and St. Louis (with a number of other major U.S. cities in the queue), which is already paying dividends. The Foundation’s Athletic and Scholarship Program (A&SP) Division continued to provide a strong assist to the Naval Academy Admissions program: on I-Day, 64 Foundation prep scholars reported to the Academy as part of the Class of 2013. During the 2008-2009 academic year these scholars attended 20 preparatory schools across the country.
• The Naval Academy is grateful for the strong philanthropic support provided last year to our Stockdale Center for Ethical Leadership by generous donors to the Foundation. Individuals, corporations and alumni classes all participated by earmarking contributions for the Center, an outstanding example of how private gifts provide a true margin of excellence at the Academy.
• Gifts to the Athletic Excellence Fund, raised by the Foundation and administered by the A&SP Trustees, have positive impact across the USNA athletic spectrum: varsity sports, club sports and intramurals. The Academy and the Naval Academy Athletic Association deeply appreciate the flexibility enabled by the Athletic Excellence Fund. As we welcome the Class of 2013 and begin another year, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our alumni, families, and supporters, for your continued support. You all have been an integral part of last year’s success at the Academy. I look forward to seeing you across the country and on the Yard.

Go Navy!

Jeff Fowler
VADM USN
Superintendent

 


 

   

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