Our day-earlier-than-usual reunion this year means I won't be the only member arriving on Sunday. Kim and Deb Holl, key players in reunion preparation, plan a Sunday arrival. I have great respect for the Holls. Kim sponsored me during CPO initiation and pinned on my anchors. Deb could pin me to the deck if I get out of line.
Sunday arrivals a few years ago: Me, Bill Sterck, Wilbur Smith, David Blakeley. |
David Blakeley also arrives on Sunday. I never served with David, but have come to know and respect him through the NMA.
Altogether, three tours with Kim: once in Yokosuka and twice at the School of Music. Two brief overlaps with Wilbur: first in Newport and later, at the School. Zero tours with David, who I know only through the NMA.
Yet, they're all shipmates I look forward to seeing every year. That's how the NMA works.
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Looking forward to it. I should be there Tuesday evening to pay my first ever NMA dues.
John Sorensen
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