From: Kingdon <krhawes@cox.net>
Date: Tue, May 6, 2008 at 6:15 AM
Subject: Tales of The 55th (2008)
To: webguy@55srwa.org


I want everyone to know that I appreciated the opportunity to participate in the 2008 "Tales of The 55th" program sponsored by the 55th SRWA. Thank you Jim Thomas (President 55th SRWA). You did a great job as Chairman and Master of Ceremonies.

It was a very enjoyable experience for me, my wife and two of my children (Kingdon & Karen) that were born in Alaska when I was assigned to the 6th SW. I also enjoyed getting together with folks like Reggie Urschler, Steve Stevens and Bill Ernst. Being in their company brought back many memories of my tour with the 6th SW and 24th SRS. That was more than 40 years ago when we were young Captains and Majors flying reconnaissance missions out of Shemya, Eielson, Upper Heyford, Hickam and Johnston Island. It was a special time and place in our lives and we will never forget it. I also enjoyed sharing stories with young warriors and older veterans like myself that I never met before. The photo below speaks for itself.

Sincerely,
King Hawes
www.RC135.com