ÿþ<!doctype html public "-//w3c//dtd html 4.0 transitional//en"> <html> <head> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=iso-8859- 1"> <meta name="Author" content="Michael Blackledge"> <meta name="GENERATOR" content="Mozilla/4.61 [en]C-CCK-MCD SNL4.x (Win95; U) [Netscape]"> <title>Class News - Hot and Interesting - USNA63</title> </head> <body text="#CCFFCC" bgcolor="#000099" link="#FFFF00" vlink="#00FFFF" alink="#00FFFF"> <a NAME="Top of page"></a> <center><table WIDTH="80%" > <tr> <td VALIGN=CENTER> <div align=right><img SRC="/jpg/husna36.jpg" height=169 width=124></div> </td> <td> <center><font size=+4>Class News</font> <p><i><font size=+3>USNA Class of 1963</font></i></center> </td> <td><img SRC="/jpg/husna36.jpg" height=169 width=124> <br><i><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font color="#FFCC33"><font size=- 2>photos courtesy:&nbsp;&nbsp; USS WASP (LHD 1)</font></font></font></i></td> </tr> </table></center> <p> <hr WIDTH="100%"> <br><img SRC="/gif/flame.gif" height=60 width=30><b><i><font color="#FFFF00"><font size=+3> Hot News</font></font></i></b> <ul><br> <li> <font face="Comic Sans MS"><font color="#FFFF00"><font size=+2>January 14, 2012-Navy-Notre Dame football 2012 in Ireland:<P> </font></font><font size=+1>On 1 Sept 2012, Navy opens its football season in Dublin, Ireland, against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.<P>Mike Blackledge has put a lot of effort into gathering info concerning travel to the game. He has posted it on the 4th Company Homepage. <A href="http://www.usna63.org/classmates/companies/04/">Click Here</a> </font></font><font size=+1> <br><br> <li> <font face="Comic Sans MS"><font color="#FFFF00"><font size=+2>December 17, 2011-Peter Quinton has this offer for the 50th Reunion:<P> </font></font><font size=+1>I know that a number of you are not living here in the Annapolis/Washington D.C. area and maybe do not have anyone else from your company in the area also. I am offering my help to all of you in locating a site for your company/ battalion parties during the upcoming 50th reunion in 2013. I can offer advise on restaurants or other locations that might be suitable for these functions. Would provide names, addresses and phone numbers of these various establishments for you to contact. I have lived in the area since the early 80's so am familiar with sites here in Annapolis and the Eastern Shore of Md. Normally, blocking out a restaurant cannot be done until a year out but would recommend you do your research now so you are ready. Our reunion is on the Homecoming Weekend so the demand for spaces will be high.<br> Peter Quinton <A href="mailto:jequinton@verizon.net">jequinton@verizon.net</a> </font></font><font size=+1> <br><br> <li> <font face="Comic Sans MS"><font color="#FFFF00"><font size=+2>December 13, 2011-From Spencer Johnson:<P> <br></font></font><font size=+1> As perhaps you know, Carol Harper, Bob Harper's wife of 47 years passed away the Tuesday before Thanksgiving after a valiant fight of over a decade against cancer in several forms. Her memorial mass was held in the Naval Academy chapel at 0830 on the Monday after Thanksgiving with inurnment in the columbarium immediately afterward. We had a good turnout of classmates and wives from the local area for the memorial services. The following is a testimonial to Carol written by Bob which he asked me to read at the columbarium.<P> <center><b>Celebrating Carol s Life</b></center> Carol, a very private and gentle person, recently went through countless challenges; frustrated that there were no good answers to our many questions and that our new reality would be marked principally by uncertainty. Instead, Carol determined to be positive and focus on leading a "Normal" life. <P> Conventional wisdom argued against trying to be normal with such a deadly illness. We were blessed, however, with strong faith, family and friends  including those who had experienced the merits of a positive attitude and approach. Carol thus embarked on this journey with solid conviction, focus and commitment. Her faith in God nourished incredible hope, courage and personal strength that continued to make her the same person and personality who contributed greatly to all she met. She developed her relationships with God, she most closely cared for her family and friends, and she drew on and returned the abundant love of all.<P> While some days we were forced to accept a "New Normal", when physical capabilities fell short of planned activities, she gracefully crafted the best achievable actions, always adhering to her own high standards. Through it all, she worried more for us than herself as she taught and instructed her family to be more capable of doing for ourselves. <P> The physical disease sometimes seemed to steal, empty and exhaust so greatly that we were tempted to anger, anguish and despair. <P> However, the pain and anguish permitted us to recall and share great pleasures we had enjoyed.<P> The anger and darkness enabled us to appreciate the bounty of sunshine and grace that flooded our life, and The despair only emphasized our faith and hope in our Redeemer s love and promises.<P> While we do cry at the loss of Carol and her great personal and spiritual beauty, we also keep in mind the words of the Blessed Mother at Medugorje: <center<b> "If you knew how much I love you, you d cry for joy".</b></center><P> Thus we do cry---tears of joy---for Carol now sees what no eye has seen, and knows what no mind can imagine: the joy and beauty of Heaven.<P> The family gratefully appreciates your prayers, love and support as we celebrate the beauty of her life, and especially the eternal life that is now hers. <br><br> <li> <font face="Comic Sans MS"><font color="#FFFF00"><font size=+2>November 24, 2011-From Spencer Johnson--Death of Carol Harper.<p> </font></font><font size=+1> I was saddened to learn of the passing of Carol Harper yesterday morning after a very long courageous battle with cancer. Bob said that she was surrounded by family and a very caring hospice staff who ensured that her last hours were comfortable.<P> There will be a funeral service at the Naval Academy chapel at 0830 on Monday morning 28 November followed by inurnment at the Naval Academy columbarium. A reception will follow the ceremony. All classmates and friends are invited to attend. I hope we can get a good turnout.<P> Bob's address is:<br> Captain Robert L. Harper<br> 202 providence Road<br> Annapolis, MD. 21409<br> tel 410-757-4947<P> We all have a great deal to be thankful for tomorrow. Hold your loved ones extra close.<br> Spencer <br><br> <li> <font face="Comic Sans MS"><font color="#FFFF00"><font size=+2>November 23, 2011-Paul Love died November 18, 2011. </font></font><font size=+1> <br><img SRC="/jpg/322160A.jpg"> <br><br> <li> <font face="Comic Sans MS"><font color="#FFFF00"><font size=+2>October 26, 2011-From Rick Wakefield :<br> </font></font><font size=+1>My son s first novel will be released on Nov. 21. If you can, take a look and thanks in advance for your time.<br> Coming Soon to a Bookstore (or Website) Near You <br><img SRC="/jpg/WakefieldBook.jpg"> <br><br> <li> <font face="Comic Sans MS"><font color="#FFFF00"><font size=+2>July 21, 2011-From Jim Ring:<br> </font></font><font size=+1>Cliff Barney's son James (USNA 1990) has just had his "first" novel published, a Techno-thriller titled "The Genesis Key." James served his time on submarines; the USS "Hyman Rickover" was his boat. Then he went to Yale Law School and is now a patent attorney at one of the D.C. firms. Check out the book at <A HREF="http://jamesbarney.com">http://jamesbarney.com</a>. He has signed a multi-book deal with the publisher, Harper-Collins; I don't know whether he can get his next book out before the promised deadline of October, or whether they'll hire some thugs to break his legs?? <br><br> <li> <font color="#FFFF00"><font size=+2>November 2, 2010-From Bob Forster<P> Navy VS Notre Dame in Ireland<br> </font></font><font size=+1> In 2012 Navy will play Notre Dame in Dublin Ireland on September 1, 2012. Anthony Travel is Navy's travel agent. The packages are now available at <A HREF="http://www.emeraldisleclassic.com/">http://www.emeraldisleclassic.com/</a> . Anthony Travel also represents Notre Dame, so these packages will sell out in a few months. Hope you can join those of us who will attend.<br><br> <li> <font color="#FFFF00"><font size=+2>August 8, 2010-From Spencer Johnson. <P></font></font><font size=+1> Here's a photo of the class crest selected by the class of 2013. If you look closely at the cable that fouls the anchor, you will see the numbers 6 and 3 in its coils. The class motto in Latin means roughly "surrender to nothing" or a more formal way of saying "Don't Give Up the Ship", an attribute that they have demonstrated individually and as a class as exemplified in their Sea Trials and in their class spirit to date. I understand the crest selected was designed by Josten's, the company that has the crest and ring contract for 2013 and a number of other classes, and was one of three or four that the class could chose from in April. It was then approved by the commandant and the superintendent before being unveiled. <center> <table WIDTH="95%" > <td ALIGN=CENTER> <img SRC="/jpg/navy2013.jpg" BORDER=0> </tr> <tr> <td ALIGN=CENTER><font face="Arial,Helvetica"> Class of 2013 Crest </tr> </table></center><br> <br><br> <li> <font color="#FFFF00"><font size=+2>October 6, 2008- From Dick Whalen<P> A Great Opportunity for Classmates</font></i><br><br></font></font><font size=+1> Obtain high quality near original archival replica "giclee" of the USS Fitzgerald. These are printed on canvas and Dick is offering a maximum edition size of 100, signed and numbered by Dick for $600 plus shipping, for approximately 24x36 size. Can produce larger canvases on request by separate quotation.... probably up to a maximum of around 42" x 52". They are of a much higher fidelity and quality than a lithograph and are state of the art for high quality replica paintings. Giclees are superior to traditional lithography in several ways. The colors are brighter, last longer, and are so high-resolution that they are virtually continuous tone, rather than tiny dots. The range, or "gamut" of color for giclees is far beyond that of lithography, and details are crisper. <br><br> What an opportunity to honor our classmate Bill Fitzgerald and to own an heirloom print of our Class's only ship.<br><br> Contact Dick Whalen at <a href="mailto:seamanseye@cox.net">seamanseye@cox.net</a> or<br> 757-496-0274 See Dick's whole collection on our Traditions page <a href="/tradition">Tradition</a> <br><br> <li> <font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size=+1>September 27, 2008- USNA--63 Roster and personal information--from Steve Coester--Remember that it is up to you to keep your information accurate on the class roster, your company map and your current bio. Just send me an email at <a href="mailto:scoester@cfl.rr.com">scoester@cfl.rr.com</a> with any address changes or bio updates. I'll make sure they get added to the appropriate pages on USNA63.org. While you are at it, be sure to notify the Alumni Association of address changes at <a href="http://www.usna.com/">http://www.usna.com/</a>. You'll have to log on and click on "Profile". Or just give them a call at 410-295-4000. <br><br> <li> <font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size=+1>September 10, 2008- Mario Fiori's letter to the Class about Bill Pawlyk.<P> <a href="PawlykLtrSept08.doc">Click Here</a> for the letter to the Class from Mario regarding Bill's situation and the status of his clemency effort. MS Word required. <br><br> <li> <font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size=+1>December 9, 2007--Army-Navy Weekend and Poinsettia Bowl Photos taken by classmates. <br> <a href="http://adobe.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=y2n8znq.9qmopp6y&x=0&y=4f8nzc"> <font size=+1>Mike Krause</a> and <a href="http://adobe.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=y2n8znq.abmzrqmi&x=0&y=sowam2"><font size=+1>More Mike Krause </a> <br> <a href="http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=2msyq7en.4rfho0m7&x=0&y=8rrfch"> <font size=+1>Steve Hoy</a><br> <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/PhilandJanRooney/ArmyNavyGameDecember12007"> <font size=+1>Phil Rooney</a><br> <a href="http://www.usna63.org/news/2007TripReport-XmasCA.pdf"> <font size=+1>Mike Blackledge's Trip Report</a><br> <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/sleisge/63NAVY1Dec07?authkey=A_jYjV1p5S8"> <font size=+1>Steve Leisge</a> <br><br> <hr WIDTH="100%"> <p><br> <br><b><i><font color="#FF6600"><font size=+3> Items of Ongoing Interest</font></font></i></b><p> <li> <font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size=+1>January 7, 2008--Provided by David Puckett, Foundation President--<b>CLASS TIES, SCARVES, AND CUMMERBUNDS AVAILABLE BY CLASS FOUNDATION</b><br> Recently we have had some questions about the ties offered by the Class Foundation, their design and symbolism.<P> The basic colors are blue and gold for the colors of the Naval Academy. We also added red for the Marine Corps, pale blue (sock-bag blue) for the Air Force and a small black stripe between the red and pale blue for the Army. This was done to recognize members of the Class of 1963 who upon commissioning served in the sister branches of the armed services. The main blue and gold stripes are six units wide and each of the three smaller stripes is one unit wide. That way you get a combination of 6 and 3, for the Class of 1963. There is then a 12-unit drop in Navy blue and the pattern repeats itself. <P> Class ties, both four-in-hand and bow, are available as well as scarves and cummerbunds. The price of each item is $63 or if you order any three items the discounted price is $163 and if you order all four the price is $200.<P> Orders can be placed with Ms Dawn Strom, % Lowe Enterprises, PO Box 12393, Aspen, CO 81812.<P> Here are photos of Cynthia DeFrancia and June and Chuck <br> modeling the items. <img SRC="470564318203_0_ALB.jpg" BORDER=0 <br> <img SRC="851364318203_0_ALB.jpg" BORDER=0 <br> <img SRC="ShpJulAug0407.jpg" BORDER=0 <br><br> <li> <font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size=+1>From Steve Coester--I have submitted memorials with photos and a link to our Last Call for all of our Vietnam fallen to <a href="http://www.virtualwall.org/">The Virtual Wall</a> Website. They've done a fine job and they recommend that you classmates add to their memorials. At the top of each memorial page is a button to press to add to the memorial. <br><br> <li> <font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size=+1>A note concerning Last Call and obituaries: <P> I added a brief note concerning the death of classmate Dick Bryant who died in an accident prior to graduation. <a href="/classmates/roster/cur-bio/318720.html"> Click here</a>.<P> If you look at <a href="/classmates/last_call"> Last Call</a> you'll note that we have no obituary or other remembrance for over half of our deceased classmates. <P> If you have any formal information for any of these classmates or just want to express your memories of them drop me a line at <a href="mailto:scoester@cfl.rr.com"><font size=+1> Steve C.</a> and I'll publish a page for them. <br><br> <li> <font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size=+1>November 2, 2004--I received a message from the Alumni Association concerning available 1963 Lucky Bags. Read on: <br><br> I wanted 1963 to know that we have an extra FIVE 1963 LUCKY BAGS here at the Association. Would you see if anyone needs a replacement (lost one) or if a relative (son/daughter/grandchild, etc) would desire to have one? There's no reason for a LUCKY BAG to sit here unused when someone out there will cherish having it in their possession. <br><br> We always hold extras here in our LUCKY BAG Locker as a service to replace missing Lucky Bags of Lifetime members; but we have additional '63's onhand already for that purpose.<br><br> Just let me know. We will mail from here with our funds (using a reasonable book rate for postage). <br><br> Andrea Campbell<br> U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Association<br> Classes / Chapters / Parents Clubs<br> Distinguished Graduate Award Program<br> (410) 263-4448, ext 214<br> <a href="mailto:andrea.campbell@usna.com">andrea.campbell@usna.com</a> <br><br> <li> <font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size=+1> From Steve Coester--The Alumni Association page has expanded the "Alumni Lookup" section: You can now search for classmates based on city, state and zip code as well as class year. Handy for getting groups together. See <A HREF="http://www.usna.com/">USNAAA</A> and click on Online Community in the left column. <P> It is a good time to check your entry for accuracy and to update it in the "My Profile" section. Also remember to keep <A HREF="mailto:nstar@citcom.net">Mike Shelley</A> and <A HREF="mailto:scoester@cfl.rr.com">Steve Coester</A> informed of any changes > <br><br> <li><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size=+1> <a href="hot_news/FitzMemorabilia.html"<b>USS Fitzgerald Memorabilia </b></a> Price List and Ordering Information.<br><br> <li> <b><font size=+1><a href="http://www.usna.com">Alumni Association Current News Service</a></font></b> <br><font face="Comic Sans MS">News items about USNA, USNA Alumni, and the Sea Services.&nbsp; Newspaper and magazine articles, press releases, transcripts of broadcasts, etc.</font><br><br> <li> <font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size=+1>June 20,2006-- From Steve Coester--I've created a new page on USNA63.org. It is a place to post your old photos from 1959-1963 and before and after. The page has subdivisions for each company and for plebe year, NAPS, our summers and after graduation. Right now the pages are empty except for an example under the 18th company guidon. Read the instructions on the page and send me your digital photos from yesteryear. See <A HREF="/tradition/Old%20Photos/">Old Photos</A> <br><br> <li> <font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size=+1>January 4, 2007-- I received this from Jim Ring. Contact Jim for further information at <a href="mailto:ringj@fhfb.gov"> ringj@fhfb.gov</a> : I spoke to LCOL. Worman, USMC, the liaison officer at Bethesda for the wounded and asked what we can do for them. His cell is (585) 752-5929.<P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <li>Put on a catered meal on weekday or weekend.. They will provide a room and tables. The rest is provided by the party putting on the catered meal including silverware. They would invite family members. Could be for 30 wounded and family members. <P> <li>Provide funds <P> Semper Fi Fund. Provides every family with money to help them while here. Designated for Marines and NavyCorpsman. <a href="http://www.SemperFiFund.org">http://www.SemperFiFund.org</a> <P> Yellow Ribbon Fund - Provides family members free taxis, rental cars. <a href="http://www.yellowribbonfund.com/yellowribbonfund/">http://www.yellowribbonfund.com/yellowribbonfund/</a> <P> <li>USO - USO hires caterers to provide catered meals. <a href="http://www.uso.org/">http://www.uso.org/</a> <P> <li>Armed Forces Foundation - Meets the family members when they arrive in town. <a href="http://www.armedforcesfoundation.org/">http://www.armedforcesfoundation.org/</a><P> <li>Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society - Pay bills of family members while here. <a href="http://www.nmcrs.org/index.html">http://www.nmcrs.org/index.html</a> </BLOCKQUOTE> <br><br> <li> <font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size=+1>March 29, 2007--From Mike Shelley--Our classmate Jeff Niss has supplied some information about Veterans Administration benefits for Vietnam veterans who contract diseases that may be connected to exposure to Agent Orange. Although this information comes from his own experience and cannot be considered authoritative, it may be useful should you consider making a claim.<br><br> Classmates Mike Cronin and Ken Sanger have supplied some additional information which appears after Jeff's letter below.<br> -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br> Gents - I keep hearing about vets not aware of Agent Orange benefits. Here's an effort to get the word out.<P> I have had two types of cancer presumed to have been caused by Agent Orange from my in-country service in Vietnam. It would appear that the VA is now honoring claims for compensation from veterans who also served at sea in the areas near Vietnam. For example, the claim is successfully being made that water sprayed with the poison made its way into the ship's purification systems and into the drinking water. <P> Based on clinical research, the following diseases are on VA's Agent Orange list of presumptive disabilities: chloracne, Hodgkin's disease, multiple myeloma, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, porphyria cutanea tarda, respiratory cancers (lung, bronchus, larynx and trachea), soft-tissue sarcoma, acute and subacute peripheral neuropathy, and prostate cancer. A regulation is being developed to add diabetes mellitus. <P> In addition, monetary benefits, health care, and vocational rehabilitation services are provided to Vietnam veterans' offspring with spina bifida, a congenital birth defect of the spine. A new law authorizes health care and monetary benefits to children of female veterans who served in Vietnam for certain additional birth defects. <P> My advice, if you contract one of these diseases, is to work with an outside service organization, such as the American Legion. They will help with the paperwork and get you your compensation. Be patient - it takes forever. . The VA needs proof of service in Vietnam (DD214, etc) and proof that you have one of these diseases from your doctor or medical facility. My claim for the prostate cancer took six months. My claim for lung cancer was submitted in December and as of the end of March was just approved. I still have another hearing in June before it is considered permanent.<P> Be sure to also take advantage of the VA health care system. Although I have used my civilian doctors for the major procedures (more for convenience only), the VA doctors are real pro's and the benefit of zero co-pay for prescriptions is worth a lot. For example, after my latest surgery I was still losing weight. My doctor was concerned and told me to drink two cans of Ensure daily, costing about $2 per day. I called the VA and I now receive Ensure at no cost. <br> Regards, <br Jeff Niss<P> From Mike Cronin: <P> Until recently it was true that VA compensation was used as an offset to military retired pay. A retired vet who later received VA disability compensation had his military retired pay reduced by the amount of the VA compensation. Since VA compensation is not taxed, the veteran did receive a tax benefit, but the dollar amount of monthly income before taxes did not change.<P> That has now changed. Several years ago Congress agreed to phase out that offset provision over ten years. Bottom line: if you have any disability that might be service connected you should apply to the VA and let them decide if you are entitled to compensation. If they decide you are at least partially disabled you will come out dollars ahead even before taxes are considered. Apply now. Compensation is dated from the day you apply even though the VA decision process can take years.<P> One final note. Military retirees can use VA medical facilities without risking their military retired health care (Tricare) benefits.<P> From Ken Sanger:<P> Some who receive disability compensation can double dip.<P> The following is from the VA website at http://www.dod.mil/prhome/mppcrsc.html<P> "The Department of Defense has two programs designed to reduce the reduction in retired pay due to receipt of Veteran Administration compensation, for certain disabled retirees.<P> Concurrent Retirement and Disability Payments (CRDP) provides a 10-year phase-out of the offset to military retired pay due to receipt of VA disability compensation for members whose combined disability rating is 50% or greater . Members retired under disability provisions must have 20 years of service.<P> Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) pays added benefits to retirees who receive VA disability compensation for combat-related disabilities and have 20 years of service ."<P> And this from a 2006 document found on the above site:<P> "The Department of Defense is currently receiving and processing applications for the Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) program. The CRSC program became effective May 31, 2003, for qualified retirees with combat-related disabilities. Payments are retroactive to June 1, 2003, for otherwise qualified members. 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