Ellis a 7th Co classmate and Annapolis friend of his, and Mary Keener, Baldy Dale's care provider in his final years ; Al White and Camille Metzger, who had provided her husband's, Bob's sword for one of those in the dispay box; and, of course, yours truly. Bob Horner, provider of the other sword did not feel up to making the trip from Florida, but promises to do his best to make it to the reunion.
All the Mids in the company gathered in the corridor outside the wardroom and Al White intoduced myself and Al Bowen to give
our spiels about the items being presented. I read two short biographies of the sword providers and followed a few words of life advice to
the Mids from Bob Horner. Al Bowen followed with the story of how the rug came to be and how it ended up with the Sixth Co.
The Mids were aprreciative and afterward most of them stopped to shake our hands and offer their thanks. The presentation group
then repared to the wardroom where pictures were taken of the rug which had already been hung on the wall and of the sword box.
I particularly would like to remark on the effective and professional work of Capt. O'Connell and the Mids which resulted in an
exceptionally smooth operation from start to finish. We octogenarians don't do hassels well!
Herewith three photos from my camera with more to follow from others, I hope.
Bob Ellis, Al Bowen, Camille Metzger, Al White, Butch Hansmann
Bob Elliis, Butch Hansmann, Camille Metzger, Al Bowen
