Rick Cearley commented on Bill Keitz's photo
"Good Picture Bill. Since this picture, on December 18th, 2012 my brother in law Bill Keitz passed away at home. He fought the hard fight and lost to the big C.  Miss you Bill. You were a man's man who was proud of his service, and his country. He…"
Aug 21, 2019
Rick Cearley replied to Robert Moore's discussion VA85 Reunion is Scheduled for September 2011 in VA-85
"Hey Guys, I am really looking forward to this. I have a room reserved and
think this will be a really good time. Thanks for putting it together Bob. I'll call you
soon. I checked "Might" because of some elderly care I am committed to but
my…"
Aug 21, 2019
Rick Cearley left a comment for John P. McDade
"Oh my gosh! I haven't heard from you in years... How the heck are you? Don't tell me you're still in the area. I asked that question because only you could reply with an affirmative answer. Anyone else, had it been someone coincidentally with the…"
Aug 21, 2019
Rick Cearley left a comment for John P. McDade
"Just noticed you're now in Florida so I guess the local connection will be seasonal since I have a place down there as well. We're a little southwest of you in Fort Myers about 3 1/2 hours away. Do you still get up this way these days?"
Aug 21, 2019
Rick Cearley left a comment for michael walsh
"Hey Michael, it just dawned on me who you are....I remember now that we were in either Palma or Athens when some of your family came to visit you over there. I remember thinking how cool that would be to go on leave and be with my family in Europe.…"
Aug 21, 2019
Rick Cearley left a comment for John P. McDade
"Hey John, by chance was your grandfather Pony Joe??"
Aug 21, 2019
Rick Cearley left a comment for michael walsh
"Hi Michael. Yes I remember Chief Boyd. Why do you ask?"
Aug 21, 2019
Rick Cearley commented on Al Lieberman's photo
"Hey that's my old buddy Bull Gantt showing under the port wing. Can't tell who's on top, but we all know it was all of us more times than we'd like to admit..."
Aug 21, 2019
Rick Cearley commented on Al Lieberman's photo
"I used to get the biggest kick out of Chowanski. He was often imitated. Endearingly of course..."
Aug 21, 2019
Rick Cearley left a comment for Al Lieberman
"Same with me. We are int he process of acquiring vacation property via a short sale in Ft. Myers and it may conflict. It will be a last minute thing for me as much as I really want to go."
Aug 21, 2019
Rick Cearley commented on Al Lieberman's photo
"I can't tell from this angle but 510 was my aircraft in PR during that period. I found it in Pennsacola (152635) at the museum on display. This particular plane had a Viet Nam and Persian Gulf I history I wasn't aware of. It was pretty cool to…"
Aug 21, 2019
Rick Cearley commented on Al Lieberman's photo
"Haven't changed a bit Al. Thanks for sharing. I'll never forget the day I got my shiner. I sewed Second Class on that day and an airman tagged me on my already sore shoulder. Chased him around til I jumped through some bomb racks. Black eye was from…"
Aug 21, 2019
Rick Cearley left a comment on VA-85
"I won't hog the forum, but I want to ask who all if any are considering the Forrestal reunion this year? I am really wanting to go. Have a great day everyone. It's a beautiful day here in old Hamilton Ohio."
Aug 21, 2019
Rick Cearley left a comment on VA-85
"As for our good buddy Steve Downes, what a guy! Hey Steve, you remember traveling to Clayton's family farm in Ballsville Va? What a trip. I remember the Old Milwaukee and Stroh's flowing like a water supply line, not to mention the back seat urinal…"
Aug 21, 2019
Rick Cearley left a comment on VA-85
"Anyone ever hear from Bradley Simms? I just remember him and Clayton wrestling as we did many times and Brad fell from a bunk in the barracks at Fallon Nevada hitting his head. He had siesures from then on and the Navy medically retired him as equal…"
Aug 21, 2019
Rick Cearley left a comment for Eric Kent Vines
"Hey, same here. Long time since walking up that ramp for the first time huh? I really have some fond memories of those days. Alan Lieberman is really good at jogging the old cobwebs. BTW, for some reason, I thought we called you Kent. Eric Kent…"
Aug 21, 2019
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