Well, classmates, unfortunately, we have lost two more classmates. 
  • Kathy Kimbel Wade, passed away in February of this year, after a lifetime battle with Juvenile Diabetes

  • Al Weiss passed away on May 30, 2009

As I was updating the web site I could not help but reflect on how many friends I have lost over the last three years. The one that really hit home was my cousin (the drummer of the group pictured on this site) He was only four months older than I was.  Made me think, life can slip away so quickly.  My wife and I are "empty nesting" now.  Before the kids all scattered to the wind, the whole family with boy and girl friends in tow, took a winter vacation together.  Sounds corny but the kids enjoyed it, as we did.

This all made me think about our upcoming 40th reunion coming up in 2011. Since all attempts for a 35th reunion failed, the time be right to try again. One last party before more of us  depart.  Yea I know its over a year and half away.  If you are interested send me an email at jimd@wjdem.com

Jim Dembowski

 
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