Officer Candidate Class 4-64
Page updated on: 20-Aug-10
Officer Candidate Class 4-64
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Courtesy: Ron Sommer
2516 Bauernschmidt Drive Baltimore, Maryland 21221-1738 (410) 391-6687 ronsommer@earthlink.net
No. 4-10 25 AUGUST 2010 LEIGH RUFF As most of you know by now, Ed Ruff’s wife, Leigh, experienced a medical problem on the last day of our Reunion in Orlando. Ed wrote us after they returned home - “Leigh went to see the Endocrinologist today and his diagnosis was that she possibly has Graves Disease. So we are proceeding with the treatment for that which will probably end with radiation of the thyroid gland. On checking Leigh’s family medical history she has 7 cousins and 2 aunts who have the same problems. So there is more testing to happen but right now she is doing well. Just a quick note to let you know the latest. Thanks for your concerns and prayers.” We just received the latest from Ed – “Leigh is doing well. She has had the radiation therapy to kill her thyroid Gland and is now taking medication and having blood tests to find the right amount. We are hoping that once the Thyroid Meds are correct, the Atrial Fibulation will be under control.” We of Class 4-64 wish Leigh a speedy and complete recovery and are looking forward to seeing Leigh and Ed at the 2012 Reunion! (Ed note. Ed also wrote that they are in Alaska and have had record breaking 28 days of rain. Fishing has been great for Sockeye Salmon and he will shortly be off to Valdez to fish for silvers. They plan to drive back to Olympia, WA by the end of August and then Ed will fly back to Anckorage for his annual moose hunting expedition (3 weeks in the bush). All I can say is Ed and Leigh had better bring to the 2012 Reunion some of that great smoked salmon they stash away every year – I had it twice and there is nothing like the taste!) CLASSMATES BIOS As you know, Dick Chandler has been assembling bios from our class mates for 10 or so years. Now Gene Rutland is working with Dick in order to create a database which summarizes all the various facts of our classmates and have it published and ready for distribution at our 50th Reunion. Please note that Gene does not plan to use personal information in addition to the data. What is envisioned is a spread sheet which outlines how many total years of military service our class served plus other things such as how many CMH, Silver Stars, BSM, Purple Hearts, aviators, how many by rank, how many months in combat, how many Rangers, etc. It will be a listing of what contributions to America OCS Class 4-64 has made. Classmates who have submitted bio information are asked and urged to update their input. Those who have not submitted a bio are asked to complete the enclosed/attached bio information form and send it to: Gene Rutland, 33840 S. Garcia Street # 554, Port Isabel, TX 78578 generutland@sbcglobal.net. 48TH REUNION It is hard to believe but our 48th year Reunion is less than 2 years out. We discussed quite a few times during our 46th Reunion where we should hold our 48th and locations were considered but rejected for various reasons. When we left Orlando it was the general consensus that we will return to San Antonio, TX in 2012 and San Antonio is the final choice. George Wilkins has graciously “volunteered” to host the reunion, have a heavy snacks/cocktail party at his house, and to publish an OPPLAN. Gene Rutland, Chuck Kierce and others are willing to help out. We know we can count on Ed Ruff for the Memorial Service and hopefully “Spanky” Reynolds will come and be the MC. One small hitch. Our actual anniversary of 17 April doesn’t work as the annual San Antonio Fiesta Celebration will be held during that week. Therefore mark 12- 14 April 2012 on your calendars as the dates of Class 4-64’s 48th Reunion! Begin now to periodically check our class web site (ocs4-64.org) for up-to-date information and send George your thoughts on the class activities you want in San Antonio in 2012! CHANGES Address Change Dick Fougeron 201 West Brunson, Enterprise, AL 36330 Telephone Change Jerry Girard* (H) (702) 405-9981 Mailing Address Sam Sneed** C/O Kathy Shalosky, 4206 Walden View Drive, Brandon, FL 33511 Address Change John Schade 6401 Offshore Drive Apt 115, Madison, WI 53705 (after 1 Sep 10) (Ed note: * From Jerry Girard “Cox Cable gave 2 of us the same phone number. If you call for my picture or autograph, please call early to avoid the heavy call times from my other admirers”. ** And Pat Sneed says that she and Sam are traveling all the time and mail should be sent to their daughter) JERRY KLEINSMITH WRITES I was chatting with a couple of military friends the other day and it got me thinking about OCS. If my memory serves me right, quite some time ago Gene (Rutland) recounted for us the rather pleasant experience he had when he reported for school. Al Roberts and I were riding together and we decided to do a little recon before reporting. All I saw was several of my soon-to-be classmates braced in front of one or two animals in blue helmets screaming at them or down doing push ups and being yelled at. My first thought was what in the hell did I get myself into and my second thought was desertion. Since desertion was not a viable choice, we decided to wait until the last minute before reporting. The good thing about that was by that time most of the blue helmets either had gone to chow or had better things to do. Also they were probably hoarse by then. We still were properly greeted but not as bad as those who reported in too early. I recall the first couple of days were total chaos getting settled in and a million other things to do. Most of us survived the ordeal but I definitely wouldn’t want to do it all over again (that is, if we were still young bucks). Take care guys - Jerry (Ed Note: Thanks Jerry for sharing your first day recollections with us. I am sure each of our classmates have a similar tale to tell on the “day we reported to OCS”!) DO YOU REMEMBER? Your “FOLLOW ME” pins? Still have at least one? TAPS. Candidates Charles D. Adams, Larry D. Allgood, David R. Barnett, D. Page Bazler, Joseph A. Binelli, Richard C. Cauzza, Edward W. Cavanaugh Jr., Ronald J. Chellman, David R. Devers, Jack L. Edwards, Jeffrey H. Ehrhart, Edwin M. Frazier, James A. Gardner, Joseph X. Grant, Anthony B. Hicks, Fred C. Hite, Jerry L. Isler, Charles H. Keller, George Lamonte, Eugene P. Loughran, Harry H. McWilliams II, Gary W. Offineer, George B. Pearson III, Stuart J. Perkins, Jerald F. Pittenger, Alfred H. Roberts, Marion M. Robinson, Charles W. Rowell, John F. Sanford, Clifford W. Schneeman Jr., Milton C. Sikes Jr., Paul E. Skoglund, Clifford M. Straughter, William S. Vogel, Hugh W. Wellons, Lloyd L. Young Jr., Tactical Officer James W. Bennett Jr. and 1SG Jessie L. Hobbs have Answered the Last Roll Call. Rest in Peace faithful classmates and comrades.
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