Thomas Helbush Jr

Don, they are wonderful in Japan, too.

Rick, I live in Japan. We don't use the letter O here. No worries.

Don,

Say hello to your mom. When I was active online I would e-mail her and Joe McElroy. I don't stay active any more.

Thank you Nancy! Nice to hear from you.

Ken,

Thank you for your comments about Dave. Like i said I got along with him in High School. I did not know his dad was in the FBI. I didn't know Steve Schiedemayer's father was in one of those areas until he opened his own business. Ronald reagan's Chief of Staff was at Steve's father's funeral. President reagan awarded me two of my highest awards while I was in the Navy on board the USS Midway.

I guess that explains about Dave. If his dad was in the FBI you never know when he got transferred.

I had known Steve since elementary school. He was the BIG MAN on campus, if you know what I mean. But he was one of the nicest people, too. It is too bad. My father passed away at 63 because he had heart disease. I am 69. My daughters are 37 and 32. My grandchildren are 15, 13, 8. I would like to stick around a while longer. I doubt I will be a great-grandfather, but let's wait and see.

I don't know if he made it all the way. I graduated early and joined the Navy. I was allowed to come back in June for the graduation ceremony. I don't remember seeing him.

I have known Philip since elementary school. He was a good friend..

Dave was a good friend in high school. Hell of a football player. But my life went to a different country.