Reunion | 79th Army Band

Hello there! Around 2005 I started getting a few phone calls from 'Army Buddies' that played in both the 52nd Army Band in Fort Ord California! ... and in the 79th Army Band in The Canal Zone, Panama. I was so excited and overjoyed at hearing from Army friends dating back to 1964 through 1966! We shared so many memories on the phone; we laughed and laughed when all of us were in our early 20s. Most of us were so young, having a little fun. and doing our military duty in the Army band; and so fortunate to be there considering the Vietnam conflict during the 1960s. Enjoy the old and new pictures I have uploaded here, and a big Texas welcome!

1st ARMY BAND REUNION 2009: It was just a weekend meeting at a beautiful Orlando Florida resort last year, however we ate a lot and I didn't do much swimming or girl-watching, still, we all spent a few days together, shared so many unforgettable stories, and memories that will last a lifetime for me. Special thanks to Gene Ledesma and Bob Blaurock for all the great pictures they sent to me here in Phoenix. On my part, much appreciation and thanks to all of you that attended and made it happen in Orlando.

2nd Army Band Reunion 2010! This year we had our 2nd meeting at the Coconut Grove Mayfair Hotel in Miami Florida, AUG 27-30 - and the wives went this time! ... [above] ... AND, that is Morris Johnson and his lovely wife at the Mayfair pool.

Both meetings and reunions have been simply great to me, and probably the rest of the band guys feel the same way. Thanks to all that attended, to all the personnel involved in setting this up, especially Steve Mark! ... shoutouts to the "Internet" for bringing all of us together one more time! We did miss Blaurock, Jewell, and "Chico" from last year! ... but shoutouts and kudos to Huisman, Ritchie, Benny, Bubaloni, Ramos, Morris, and everybody else that attended the 2nd reunion!

I would like to thank Jim Bubaloni for giving me this southern command patch, his music CD, and for attending our 2nd reunion!

Give them a call - they'll be glad to hear from you!

DRUM ROLL PLEASE: There are already plans in the works for the 2011 meeting; it could be on the west coast, or Costa Rica! What?! LOL! We'll let everybody know in time and real soon. Get ready!