October - December 2020
As Compiled by JT Smith
USAFA DC '60 has had an annual "Falcon Roosting" every year since 2004 (except in 2012) when the group gathers at Les Querry's mountain home for food, drink and comradry. Not to be thwarted by Covid-19, this year they held their Roosting virtually, on screen. It saved a lot of travel but missing was the good food and drink. Twenty attendees made it through the computer's parade of hoops, hurdles and stumbling blocks to gain access to the gathering on Zoom. It took a bit of effort, but Les was able to set up and host a meeting place for participants to access. The DC '60 section of the website has the details here.
The Association of Graduates has recently learned of the death of Mr. Harry C. "Chief" Gornto, III who was an ATO. Mr. Gornto passed away on 6 Nov 2020 in Shalimar, FL. Funeral services will be scheduled for a later date still to be determined. His family has suggested that memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to the Hawthorn House at Air Force Enlisted Village; 92 Sunset Ln; Shalimar, FL 32579; (850) 651-3766; donate online here. Condolences may be left online and his obituary may be seen at Emerald Coast Funeral Home.
We regret having to report that our Classmate Lt Col (Ret) Harold G. Brost, passed away on 20 October 2020 at his home in Highland Village, TX. Services will be at the First Methodist Church of Mansfield, 777 West Walnut Creek Drive, Mansfield, TX, at 1300 on Friday 6 November. Condolences may be posted at HERE.