Alumni Newsletter – July 2016 - Valley Forge Military Academy
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Alumni Newsletter – July 2016 - Valley Forge Military Academy
ALUMNI NEWSLETTER JULY/AUGUST, 2016 COL Raymond Bossert, Jr., USA ’85 Meeting with the Commandant (MG Shonduke and BG Azez) of the Nigerian Engineer School in Makuda (south of the capital) for a briefing on Stability Operations and assessment of their training manage ment program for their reengineer Officers and Enlisted Soldiers. — At the NIGERIAN ARMY SCHOOL OF MILITARY ENGINEERING (NASME), MAKURDI. COL Raymond Bossert, Jr., USA ’85 gives a lecture to the Commandant and Provost of the Nigerian National Defense College. COL Raymond Bossert Jr., USA ’85 in an impromptu office call by the 4th ranking general, LTG Ojumbi. He heard of the lecture and wanted me to receive a brief on their operations in the north and in the delta from the commanders who were in town by chance and see if what they were doing fell in line with doctrine.” — At the NIGERIAN ARMY SCHOOL OF MILITARY ENGINEERING (NASME), MAKURDI. Michael D’Annunzio, VFMA ’19 We are pleased to announce Michael D’Annunzio, VFMA ’19, received the 2016 Scott Ball Outstanding Cadet Award at the PA State Police Summer Camp. This prestigious award, created by the American Legion, recognizes the cadet who best exemplifies the characteristics of Honor, Service, Integrity, Respect, Trust, Courage, and Duty. The award is named in honor of Trooper Scott C. Ball (Army Master Sgt.) who was killed in action 27 August 2007 in Jalalabad, Afghanistan while serving in the 55th Brigade, Pennsylvania Army National Guard. D’Annunzio attributes his success to the discipline and training he received at Valley Forge Military Academy. He outlasted 76 other cadets (ages 15-17) in a physical endurance test and had one of the highest marksmanship scores with an M4 carbine on the range. D’Annunzio is a current VFMA Rifle member and was recently selected in May for a tactical training trip in West Virginia with IDS Tactical due to his skill/dedication. On hand for his award were his State Police mentors, Trooper Morgan Crummy and LT Michael Ford (retired). Congratulations to D’Annunzio on this welldeserved honor- he represents the values and characteristics of Valley Forge Military Academy and VF Rifle! Scott Ball was one of my Platoon Sergeants when I commanded 2nd Squadron, 104th U.S. Cavalry...so very proud to see that one of my little brothers from VF has earned the award that is given in this hero's name!! Walt Lord - 84C Sebastian Labar ’11 We are pleased to announce that Sebastian Labar ’11 and his band Mach 22 have been selected by Q102.9 WMGK and the popular vote of the listeners to perform as the opening act for the July 14, 2016 Guns N Roses Concert at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pa. Mach 22 is one of the most recognizable local bands in the Philly area and evidently one of the most popular. It is always great to see one of our own succeed in such a spectacular manner. Reports from those attending the concert were equally fantastic and we recommend that if you have a chance go out and see them. Let’s make them a national hit. Way to Go Sebastian, keep on Rocking!!!! On site reporter was Kevin Bradley ’93. CPT Jacob E. Myers, USA ’08C CPT Jacob E Myers, USA ’08C graduated from Shippensburg Area High School in 2006 and immediately attend basic training at Ft. Jackson, SC. That fall, he attended Valley Forge Military College. In his second year, he became Company Commander of I Company, was awarded the Anthony Wayne Award, and was inducted into Phi Theta Kappa Society. He graduated as a 2LT in 2008. From 2008 to 2010 CPT Myers attended American University in Washington, DC and attended ROTC at Georgetown University. He graduated from American University with a BS in International Studies. Following graduation, CPT Myers went full time active in the Army, was stationed at Ft. Sill, OK for artillery training and was promoted to 1LT. In 2012 he was assigned to Ft. Riley in Manhattan, KS. He deployed to Afghanistan as Fire Support Officer in Bravo Co., 2-16 IN, Ghazni Provence, and Platoon Leader for Bravo Battery, 2-32 FA, Paktika Provence, Afghanistan. He was promoted to CPT during deployment. CPT Myers is currently assigned to the Army Staff where he is an assistant Executive Officer for the Director of the Operations Directorate, Army DCS G-3/5/7 Pentagon. He and his wife, Meaghan, currently reside in Washington, DC. Reporting for Alumni Newsletter is Angela Myers. VFMAC N.E. Ohio Alumni – Rudy Herzog Regiment On June 24, 2015 our N.E. Ohio Regiment had a wonderful outing to Sarah’s Vineyard to celebrate the coming of summer and to cheer their new found World Championship in Basketball and their superstar LeBron James. From those of us visiting we congratulate them on their triumph. Regimental Commander Hugh Roberts ’56 and Regimental Executive Officer Tim Graham ’66 present an excellent program of speakers from Tom Goldblum ’69, ’71C, Director of Alumni Relations at VFMAC, Dr. Barry Sandrew ’66, Distinguished Alum of 2016, Captain Paul E. Galanti USN (Ret.) ’57 (Navy Cross) and James “Pete” McLallen ’62, ’64C, Chairman of the Regiments Committee of the AABOD from the Michigan Regiment. The food, wine and comradeship were all top notch and, as always, a tribute to the marvelous job done by the N.E. Ohio Regiment. Matt Hulit ’89 and Robin Lahiri ’85 Robin Lahiri ’85 (Band) and his family had a cross country excursion from Florida to California. During the course of his trip Robin and team ran into a plethora of many VFMAC Alumni along the way. Wanting to take a break from the tedium of advanced tourism Robin and Clan stopped in for some Pizza at the Union Pizza Company where, low and behold, he ran into Matt Hulit ’89 owner of the famous Union Pizza Company. When two old buddies run into each other like this a party ensued. Brother Robin brought the party and Brother Matt cooked the food. A great time was had by all and ties of friendship and brotherhood were cemented from across the country. For all of our Alumni traveling to California be sure to drop in and see Matt and sample all of his wonderful Italian delights. This is the place for a real Stromboli on the west coast. Please go see Matt and tell him that Robin sent you, he will probably charge you more but you will have a good time. (Just kidding about charging you more.) 1570 ROSECRANS AVE. MANHATTAN BEACH, CA. 90266 310-536-9888 Frank M. Spano ’01C One of our notable alumni, Frank M Spano ’01C, Executive Director The Counterterrorism Institute has been spending a lot of time on television keeping the country safe and making sure that we are all educated to the problem of international and domestic terrorism. Frank is shown here, on many of his television appearances, explaining what has happened in the terrible attack on an Orlando night club. Frank’s analysis on Fios News both informs and educates the public to the real world. Frank is a 2001 graduate of the College and is a Lawyer and Legal scholar. Thank you Frank for helping to keep us safe and for spreading the word. Frank also serves as Chairman of the Admissions Committee on the Alumni Association Board of Directors. MAJ Jeffrey Toczylowski ’95C Memorial Golf Tournament On Saturday July 30th 2016 Pamela Toczylowski Patton and Peggy Toczylowski were the hosts and organizers of the Annual Major Jeffry Toczylowski ’95C Memorial Golf Tournament at Five Ponds Golf Course in Warrington, PA. Besides the great competition of the tournament itself we had a silent auction, raffle baskets, give-away commemorative tee shirts, cigars, magazines, lunch and dinner. We wish to thank everyone who came out to participate, including a team from Army Special Forces who came in from Colorado to compete in honor of their fallen friend and comrade Jeff. Thank you also to all the volunteers who helped everything go and work and for the leadership of Peggy, Pam and Tom. God Bless this wonderful tournament named after one of our great heroes, Major Jeffrey Toczylowski ’95C USA, TAPs, Bronze Star, Purple Heart. This benefits the Valley Forge Military Academy & College Scholarship Fund. Diego Rubio ’09C Valley Forge Military Academy & College is everywhere. On July 5, 2016 VFMAC Alumni and Member of the Alumni Board of Directors, Diego Rubio '09C and Fred Cibelli USAF Academy represented our Veterans and Ernst and Young at the closing bell at NASDAQ. This is an honor given to members of the business community who have established themselves as a force in the business world and their local communities. Congratulations for this wonderful recognition and keep up the great work in spreading the word of how successful our alumni have become. Bob Mensch ’65C Senator Mensch’s Bill to Continue State Military College Legislative Appointment Program Becomes Law Harrisburg - Legislation sponsored by Senator Bob Mensch (R-24) to remove the sunset date of June 30, 2016 from the “State Military College Legislative Appointment Initiative” (Act 29 of 2012) was signed into law by Governor Tom Wolf today. Act 29 of 2012 was originally enacted in order to allow members of the General Assembly to appoint an eligible student within their legislative district for initial enrollment at Valley Forge Military Academy & College annually. SB 1194, now Act 81 of 2016, will allow members to continue the appointment process. Valley Forge Military Academy & College (VFMAC) has a long tradition of providing characterbased education within an academic and military environment to young men and women who have gone on to become military leaders, industry executives, government officials, professional athletes, Rhoades Scholars, and White House Fellows. Valley Forge Military College (VFMC) is a two-year, transfer program from which almost all students go on to attend four-year colleges and universities. John C. Dever '62, '64C TAPS Just a note to let you know that Jack Dever ’62, ’64C died on May 24 of a heart attack. It was a big surprise, but we knew that he was not in the best of health as we had talked at Homecoming last year. I’m glad that we got to see him at our 50th reunion and we have passed jokes back and forth via email since then. Jack always had a good sense of humor and was enjoyable to be around. In the last few years as he was having trouble getting around he started bird watching around his house in N.J. Vincent Luke Strano, Sr. ’71 TAPs Vincent Luke Strano Sr, ’71, age 62, of Elkton, MD, formerly of New Castle, DE went home to be with the Lord on July 7, 2016. He graduated from Valley Forge Military Academy and went on to attend Brandywine College and McAllister Institute of Funeral Service. Vince worked for several Delaware funeral homes before partnering with Joseph Feeley to open Strano & Feeley Family Funeral Home, fulfilling his lifelong dream of ministering to grieving families. Vince was well respected and had many close friendships in the funeral industry. He served as past president of the Delaware State Funeral Directors Association. Mr. Ray A. Hess '42, TAPS, May 11, 2016, Bethlehem, PA Mr. John H. Hamer '45, TAPS, June 21, 2016, Winchester, TN Mr. Karl F. Neuweiler '47, TAPS, July 25, 2016, Canadensis, PA Mr. Joseph W. Clarke II '48, TAPS, July 1, 2016, Tomball, TX Mr. Charles J. Keratsis '48, TAPS, July 21, 2016, Holden, MA Mr. Albert A. DiIoia '48, TAPS, July 18, 2016, Hatboro, PA Mr. Donald A. Mosites '52, TAPS, May 18, 2016, Peters, PA Mr. Robert F. Palermo '53, TAPS, June 13, 2016, Lebanon, PA Mr. Austin I. Snyder '57, TAPS, June 16, 2016, Horsham, PA Mr. Richard M. Owens '58, TAPS, May 1, 2016, New Hartford, NY Mr. Hugh J. Herron '58, TAPS, May 9, 2016, Mays Landing, NJ Mr. Ross H. Hall '55, TAPS, June 15, 2016, Napa, CA Mr. Bradley E. Grimes III '60, TAPS, July 6, 2016, Aiken, SC Mr. A. Joseph Sekera '60, TAPS, July 1, 2016, Epworth, GA Mr. Thomas S. Underwood '64, TAPS, June 2, 2016, Ormond Beach, FL Mr. John C. Dever '62, '64C, TAPS, May 24, 2016, Upper Deerfield, NJ Mr. Alfred T. Moffatt '64, '66C, TAPS, July 15, 2016, Ft. Washington, PA Mr. Vincent L. Strano '71, TAPS, July 7, 2016, Elkton, MD MAJ John W. Carr, USAR (Ret.) '83C, TAPS, May 22, 2016, Beverly, MA Mr. Darius M. Johnson '10C, TAPS, June 18, 2016, Philadelphia, PA Coming Events: INVITATION Saturday August 27, 2016 1:00 PM (1300) George Washington Regiment Summer BBQ Picnic Members, Family and Friends Ivan Brown’s Backyard 9806 Arnon Chapel Road Great Falls, VA 22066 703-861-4855 Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Beer, Soda, Fixings, Chips (Bring your own sides / BYOB) RSVP NLT August 16, 2016: William Ridley’64 [email protected] Price: $20.00 per person Please make check out to Ivan Brown and mailed to Bill Ridley at 10007 Winnepeg Court, Burke, VA 22015. Payment can also be made at the picnic. Parking: road next to the house on River Forest Drive Upcoming Events August 13, 2016 August 27, 2016 September 8, 2016 September 11, 2016 September 17, 2016 September 26, 2016 September 30, 2016 9/30/16 – 10/2/16 October 15, 2016 AABOD Planning Meeting in Eisenhower Hall George Washington Regiment BBQ Opening Day Ceremonies – Chapel Honor Sunday – Chapel AABOD Monthly Meeting – Sara Crawford Room Founders Day Society of the Golden Sword – Crossed Sabers Recognition Weekend AABOD Monthly Meeting – Sara Crawford Room 9:30 AM 1:00 PM 4:30 PM 9:30 AM 4:00 PM 9:30 AM Final Fundraising Effort by TAMV Group Fred Betman, ’74, Founder of The Alumni Monthly Voice – TAMV, announced our first fundraising event to raise $1,500 for a digital portable piano is almost complete. To date we have raised approximately $1,150.00 toward our goal. We have made October 30th 2016 our final cut day. Let me remind everyone about the band’s need for the piano with the request coming from our esteemed Bandmaster WO2 Phil Evans, RM (Ret.), We are so close and this will solve a need not only for the band but the music programs for the school we want to finish strong. Please join us in this worthwhile activity and let’s get it done. GREAT JOB!!!! To purchase this marvelous book please place your order with Tom Goldblum ’69, ’71C, Director of Alumni Relations, 610-989-1329 or [email protected]. The price (which includes domestic shipping and handling) $40.00 Homecoming Auction Special Event: Alumni Homecoming Auction for 2017 – Bidding begins now. Minimum $4,000 Donated by: Col. William Ridley ’64 USA (Ret.) To place your bid: [email protected] of call Tom Goldblum ’69, ’71C 610-989-1329
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