Navy Patrol Bombing Squadrons 102/14 Association

GOOD NEWS!  We have decided to publish more often - at least 3 and perhaps 4 times a year.  It will depend on the amount of news we receive from you, the information we need for you to have and how much time I find to put it all together.

Life's little problems.  Ken and I left for Europe, Bob Kirk did not know that we were leaving, sent us the last 2 remaining packages of Squadron belongings.  Then he finds out that we are gone.  So, the packages go back to California.  He leaves for Pennsylvania.  We return home, talk UPS into shipping them back at no cost.  UPS in California won't do it.  (Poor Nita.)  Bob returns home,  packages arrive in Connecticut and all is well.  Is the moral of the story – don't leave home without letting Bob know???  We all know that he can't leave home without letting us know, right......

We are sorry to have to inform you all that we have lost Lowell Hahn.  Lowell and Grace were in Arizona for the winter when he became ill.  He spent much time in the hospital, returned home, seemed to be improving then became ill again and passed away.  Grace is back in Minnesota.  

Word has also come of the loss of Odette Stewart, wife of Gilbert Stewart. Gil and Odette attended 7 reunions, a most welcome twosome.

A note from Bill Andrews advises of the passing of his wife Helen in July.  We will miss that gentle, lovely lady with such a big smile.  Helen missed the last few reunions because of poor health but was with Bill for most of the 11 attended.  Bill also had hip replacement surgery this summer, is walking with a cane but only temporarily.  He is planning on attending our Boston reunion.

Our most heartfelt sympathies go to all who have lost loved ones.

Bill Hagenah sends word that Jane Leonard, wife of Jack, is not well.  Bill is looking forward to joining us for our Boston 2 in 2002 reunion.

Phil Knights informs us that he has moved from Lake Havasu to Mesa, AZ to be near his son.

Gus Martin has been in the hospital in Oklahoma City for some time.  He fainted, fell and broke his leg.  His whole leg is in a cast – no weight bearing for at least 3 months.  We hope that he is back home in Coalgate when you receive this mailing.

Phyllis Warnimont is home recuperating from her hospital stay in Denver.  She is on medication and feeling better.  Has managed to gain some weight.

Vere McKinnon's daughter informs us that Vere died on May 30, 2000.  His wife Doris is now living in an assisted care facility.

Jack Finklea has sent in a new address:  See your printed copy for new address and phone number. Email: gadi2@juno.com