10th Anniversary Connections – Marching Back with Cadets

     Almost 10 years ago, the Class of 1969 celebrated its reunion and commemorated its 45years of service through a Legacy Book, thanks to the hard work and creativity of Jim McDonough and his editing Team.

This project sparked the creative mind of one of our Class Sons, Chris Rice (USMA ’10) and his mother Suzanne, dear friend and widow of our classmate Bill Rice, who started and have tirelessly worked these past 10 years to establish and maintain The Days Forward (TDF) website (www.thedaysforward.com) as a labor of love highlighting stories of our Class.

     As I listened to Chris first describe the concept of the website, my mind went back to my experience at the March-Back from Camp Buckner of our 50-Year Affiliation Class of 2019 on 10 August 2015, at the end of their Beast.  As I labored then to keep up with those youngsters, I heard again and again their interest in my stories of our “old days” as cadets and officers on active duty.  When Chris Rice then suggested this new project, I was reminded of the simple fact that our time left in this life is fleeting and that our stories would be lost and forgotten if we did not share them.

    I am thankful for Chris, Suzanne, the TDF Team, and all who have contributed to this wonderful treasury, and continue to be amazed at the stories generated by the Best of The Line Class of 1969, accessible to anyone, anywhere, and at any time.  Well done!