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Were you ever involved in drum corps?

yes - LONG ago

About Me:

I joined the Garfield Cadets when was 10 years old. It was at the end of the 1958 Season. I marched only in Parades in 1959, and then I made it into the Big Corp, 1960 was my first year to march as a regular. The year we went back to the West Point Style Uniforms. I remember my first year and squad very well. THANK YOU, John Avella and Kenny Shedosky. My BUT still hurts sometimes. In 1961, the first year of the Contra Bass, I was one of the originals. I marched very proudly until I enlisted in the Air Force in 1966. After I was Honorably Discharged. I Marched in my last season 1968, I aged out at 21.

I have a lot of very fond memories as a "GARFIELD CADET". I am very proud to call myself an Alumni, of the finest organization that anyone can be part of.

As Bob Hope always said, "THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES"

I am now Retired and living in Florida. I have 2 Great Children, both are married. I also have 4 Beautiful Grandchildren. They all still live in New Jersey, and very much aware of the Garfield Cadets.

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At 8:55am on August 11, 2009, Roger Pratschler said…: Hi Lou:
Nice to hear from the old crew. I am in Hackettstown and my life revolves around fencing. i was on tour with the US National team so I was unable to make the celebration.
Roger Pratschler

At 7:28am on August 11, 2009, Bob Cardaneo said…: Hi Lou - Yes, it would have been good to see you. Saw a lot of old friends at Giants Stadium. It was good to see the corps perform. Cathy is doing good. I have been involved with drum corps as a judge for over 40 years. I was elected into the World Drum Corps Hall of Fame last year at the DCA Championships. Where is Spring Hill, FL. Cathy & I will be in Orlando in Jan.

At 4:11pm on June 22, 2009, Richard Kozel said…: Hello Lou: Yes, I am intending to be there for the 75th festivities. It will be great to see some old friends and to share some old stories. I thought about playing, but after 45 years, I'm not doing too well at it. Unfortunately, I think I'm going to have to pass on the playing. Are you planning to participate?

At 5:28am on June 17, 2009, Patrick Vazquez said…: Hi Lou>.....look time no see......can you still play contra ?......looking to make the playing Alumni Corps bigger and better......see ya sonn,

pat

At 11:14pm on June 13, 2009, Alexander J. Callahan, Jr. said…: I am always glad to see someone I recognize and marched with. I will be at the 75th as well as my twin brother Brian. I am retired in Colorado and also California. See you there.

At 3:31pm on June 3, 2009, Frank Galka said…: Hey Lou,

WOW it has been many moons since we have seen each other. My life has been so busy since I aged out years ago......Right now I am living in Hackettstown NJ and working for Sanofi Pasteur a pharmacuticle company that produces vaccines for the flu and many other products.......I have been working there for the past 3 years and before that I work for Hoffmann LaRoche for 28 years.......I have three children 29, 24 and 18. My daughter is the oldest and is a school teacher, my 24 year old son is studying to be an airline pilot and my younger son is in his last year of high school. I have one grandchild and he is 2 years old........Also been married to the same great woman for 31 years and still going strong.......As for the 75th celibration for the cadets I won't be making the event in August.....I will be leaving that Friday for Columbus Ohio to visit a close friend and attending the DCI Championship with him. He was in the cadets back in the eighties and one day we met on line at the Drum Corp Planet forum and ever since we have become close friends.....I visit him once a year and spend a week going to many drum corp shows out in that area....It would really be great to see and talk to you again buddy! Hope to see you soon! Frank Galka

At 9:31am on May 30, 2009, Dennis Mura said…: Hi Lou, I filled out the cadet search looking for you but never recieved the info. Glad to see your doing well. I too had to retire on a medical disability, so it was time to leave garfield. Are you going to the 75 th Anniversary Celebration in August ? Hope to see you soon. Dennis Mura

At 4:46pm on May 26, 2009, corky (neal)miller said…: I am also living in Fla, I live on the west coast of fla in a town called cape coral, it is located down by ft. myers and sanibel. I moved to fla in 1990 my company transfer me here from new jersey. I am retired but I do consult work for my old company when they need me for Cat. Duty. Maybe some day we can get together and talk about the good old days.

Corky (Neal) Miller

At 10:14am on May 26, 2009, corky (neal)miller said…: How have you been it has been a long time since we march together. I am also living in Fla. I am married have two grand kids. Drop me a line when you have a chance it would be great to talk to you.
Corky (Neal) Miller
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At 9:33pm on May 18, 2009, Dave Shaw said…: Holy cow Lou:

We've been dredging the alleys looking for you. Glad that you found us! Check out our history website www.thehoynamecadets.org That will bring you up-to-date on what's been happening. Also, send me your email address so I can put you on our list for news updates and announcements. Welcome home to Cadet-land. dshaw40@gmail.com

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