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Orange Blooded [2504]
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Class Reunion
Jun 9, 2022, 11:52 AM
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Felling rejuvenated. Arrived in old Tigertown last night to attend my 72nd class reunion- Class of 1950. This class sent many newly minted Second Lieutenants off to fight the Korean War. Some paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. I think I have mentioned this is previous posts. Several Clemson graduates were in the group of officers that I was in who flew out of Seattle to Anchorage, the Aleutian Islands , Tokyo, and ultimately to Korea. One was Billy Preacher, a former football played who was killed just weeks after arriving . Another officer, my friend John Harper from Seneca, was assigned to a Graves Registration Company. One day John called me and said, “I just saw Billy Preacher”. That’s all he could say, but I knew what he meant.. Tough news to hear.
The class of 50 produced several Generals, one of whom , Major General Harry L Dukes was the Quartermaster General and Commander of Fort Lee, Virginia from 1981-84. Unfortunately Harry died in 1987 at just 59 years of age.A great career cut short.
I am so happy and fortunate to still have very good health and a loving family of four children, 10 grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. My daughter from New York City and son from Delaware came to bring me to the reunion. The maid at the Abernathy told me that I didn’t look like I was old enough to be celebrating my 72 nd reunion. Guess I’ll leave her a nice tip.
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Re: Class Reunion
Jun 9, 2022, 11:56 AM
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Thanks for sharing this great story and welcome back to Clemson!
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All-In [25505]
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Re: Class Reunion
Jun 9, 2022, 12:04 PM
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Thank you all for your service and sacrifice.
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Re: Class Reunion
Jun 9, 2022, 12:05 PM
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Re: Class Reunion
Jun 9, 2022, 12:12 PM
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My dad is there for his 50th reunion this weekend as well, have fun!
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All-In [32374]
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My Dad was Class of '51 . . . . your post brought me great
Jun 9, 2022, 12:15 PM
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JOY - thanks for sharing.
I miss my Dad a ton.
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That username fit a long time before the internet***
Jun 9, 2022, 12:30 PM
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CU Medallion [63612]
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Wow. Just living long enough to attend a 72nd anniversary
Jun 9, 2022, 1:03 PM
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of ANYTHING is more than worthy of a TU!
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I’m glad you’re enjoying it. Sounds like a good time.***
Jun 9, 2022, 1:05 PM
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All-In [48623]
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That route is similar to the Seattle to
Jun 9, 2022, 2:00 PM
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Anchorage to Tokyo to Cam Ron Bay that we took in 1970
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Re: Class Reunion
Jun 9, 2022, 2:40 PM
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Wow, congratulations and happy 72nd reunion. I hope you have a great time this weekend and get to enjoy your time on campus and in town. I know it has changed a lot. Thank you and your class for your service to our country.
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Re: Class Reunion
Jun 9, 2022, 2:56 PM
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Thank you for your service and this post
You have been blessed
Stay safe and well
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Re: Class Reunion
Jun 9, 2022, 3:04 PM
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Congratulations and thank you Tiger, sir!
POTD right here fellas!!!
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All-In [43437]
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Wonderful! So glad you were able to attend.***
Jun 9, 2022, 3:07 PM
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110%er [5516]
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Thanks for sharing!***
Jun 9, 2022, 3:16 PM
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Re: Class Reunion
Jun 9, 2022, 3:26 PM
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Congrats for your good health and making your 72nd reunion. Best wishes for many more. Wife and I will try to attend our 50th next year. Thanks for your service.
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Orange Blooded [3969]
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Beautiful post, kid!***
Jun 10, 2022, 12:20 AM
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Re: Class Reunion
Jun 10, 2022, 8:18 AM
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Thank you for sharing, Tiger Kid. Glad you made it to Clemson to celebrate your reunion. My dad served in Korea, so I'm always looking for anything posted about it.
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