From Ray Bracy’s FB page: “Today, on the 52nd anniversary of I-day, I had a chance to meet with Mark Gomez, pictured here. Mark was in 25th company for one …
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Class of 1978 Induction Day – 52 Years Ago!
James Butler (23rd Co.) and Mark Lindstrom (35th Co.) connect in Honolulu
From Jim Butler’s Facebook page: From Jim Butler’s Facebook page: “In Honolulu preparing for a three-week sailboat passage to Prince Rupert, British Columbia. Great to have a visit from Mark …
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Alan Hammond (22nd Co.) Remembered in Today’s Daily Shipmate
78 Well Represented at John Kovalcik (16th Co.) Funeral
The Class of 78 was out in force to celebrate the life of our classmate John Kovalcik (16th) and support Loren, kids, and grandkids. At the funeral and repast were …
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John Kovalcik (16th Co.) remembered beautifully at his wake and funeral mass
Passing of our Classmate, Jim Schlagheck (21st Co.)
Classmates, Charlie Love sent a note to tell us his 1/C-year roommate, Jim Schlagheck (21st Co.), passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026, of an apparent heart attack at his home …
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Funeral Services for John Kovalcik (16th Co.)
Classmates, This is an update on the funeral arrangements for our classmate, John Kovalcik (16th Co.). There will be a wake at the Holden Dunn Lawler Funeral Home in Westwood, …
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Passing of John Kovalcik (16th Co.)
Classmates, Sadly, we must inform you that our classmate, John Kovalcik (16th Co.), passed away peacefully this morning surrounded by his family. Services will likely be held in the next …
Class of 78 Featured in Daily Shipmate
Friday, 17 April 2026 Photo of the day Pictured above is the Great Class of ’78 dining at their monthly ROMEO (Retired Old Men Eating Out) breakfast at the Double …