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Thanks to all who served our country! So proud to have you as classmates!

Congratulations to Vickie for retiring! I know she will enjoy it once she adjusts! Gary, I was surprised by the statistics you gave for percentage served! Amazingly low!

Stay warm everyone! Supposed to be 2 degrees in Kearney when we get up tomorrow! I keep telling John I'm ready to head south. I hate being COLD!

11/12/19 08:04 AM

#9131

For those classmates that served our great country . . . thank you for your military service!

11/12/19 08:20 AM

#9132

Just another little know fact regarding Veterans Day. The armistice between Germany and Allied nations was signed or went into effect at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month 1918. That is why many Veteran Day celebrations have a moment of silence at 11:00 AM.

11/14/19 09:07 AM

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Frank Schickedanz

Jerry - Just so you know - There is a Season in Germany called "FASCHING SEASON" (Dick knows) that starts a the same time November 11th, 11:00 AM, 11th Minute - you get it. It starts then and lasts until Ash Wednesday just like Mardi Gras - it just lasts a little longer than Mardi Gras. The Old Tradition of FASCHING was a little more involved. Interesting.

Gary - I was totally amazed at your 7% Statistic. It seems like I know thousands of Men and Women that served - I really thought is would have been much higher. Thanks for the info.

Vickie - Congratulations on your Retirement (That is not a 4 Letter Word) - Way to go.

Kathi - Too bad about the election - We are all proud of you - just getting to that stage. Better go to Work (That is a 4 Letter Word) - . Talk to you later - Go BRONCOS .

FLS (Schick)

11/14/19 06:28 PM

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Dick Garrelts

Please keep Mike Klein in your prayers. He is in the hospital after a serious injury. Recovery has been long and difficult for him.

11/14/19 06:53 PM

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Kathi Geiser (Wright)

💙 sending Mike lots of love,enjoyed visiting with him at the Palm Garden after Denis Seerley's memorual.

Reading my NEBRASKA LIFE magazine. I highly recommend it, have been a fan for years.

11/16/19 09:10 AM

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Barb Arnold (Jacobitz)

Good morning!

Just wanted to let anyone that may be interested know, that Vickie Klein has a Caring Bridge page set up to follow Mike’s recovery and health status. Keep him in your prayers as it sounds as though his recovery could be long. A good friend of mine’s son is neighbors to Mike and Vickie in Holdrege and I have felt so sad for Mike and his family since I learned of his fall, skull fractures and hemorrhagic stroke. ( not sure how to actually get on Caring Bridge, but I believe you would just type in his name in the search category)...I will try it later.

Kathi, sad that the mayor vote didn’t go like it should have 😕....you would have been outstanding! God may have other great plans for you! You have a true passion and commitment to the city of Loveland! 💛

11/16/19 09:08 PM

#9137

Thanks for posting about Mike! I did visit his Caring Bridge site! I tried posting Vickie's first and last posts but wasn't able to get it posted in this message. He had surgery Thursday and it went well. Please keep him in your prayers!

11/19/19 09:49 AM

#9138

(https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/mikeklein/guestbook)

Here's the link to Caring Bridge so classmates can send messages to Mke Klein and follow his medical progress

11/19/19 10:13 AM

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Joann Stengel (Tumbleson)

For those World War II buffs . . . I just finished an excellent book titled "The Jersey Boys" by Sally Mott Freeman. A documented story of 3 brothers serving in the Navy and all fighting the war in the Pacific against Japan. It does contain some gruesome detail of how Japan treated our POW's and how the war was fought and won. It was researched and written by the daughter of one of the brothers. It's a must read of you like World War II history.

11/19/19 04:46 PM

#9140

Mike and I took in a matinee today. Saw "Midway". Highly recommend it.

11/20/19 10:22 AM

#9141

Susie got an email through her church requesting prayers for Cindy Foote. She has a huge blood clot from her knee to her groin. It is very serious. She is in ICU, and has to have a procedure done every 24 hours until it is dissolved. Small clots have moved to her lungs. Please keep her, Jerry and their family in your prayers🙏🏻

11/20/19 11:50 PM

#9142

Ron Smith

Happy birthday to you Leanna!!!!!

11/21/19 08:18 AM

#9143

Updates on Mike and Cindy: Cindy is in Bryan in Lincoln, still in ICU. Jerry and their boys are with her. Mike was moved to Madonna Rehab in Lincoln. Anyone with updates on either one, please post in the Forum for us!

Sandy Humphrey who was in our class until she was a junior, passed away last Sunday. Keep her family in your prayers too!

Please let us know if there are others in need of prayers.

11/21/19 01:13 PM

#9144

Jerry sent message today that said they got about 2/3 of the clot with the procedure last night. They have to contend with the one in the abdomen tonight at 5. A friend of mine talked to Cindy last night. She was upbeat and sounded positive. She was excited all three of her boys had arrived. Continue to pray for her!

11/21/19 03:20 PM

#9145

Jerry Cummings

I visited Cindy today. She's doing well and is in great spirits.

11/21/19 10:59 PM

#9146

Update from Jerry: The remainder of the clot is gone. Cindy will be moved out of ICU and will get to go home Saturday morning if all goes as planned.

11/22/19 05:02 PM

#9147

Jerry Cummings

I visited Mike Klein today. He's in Room 217 Madonna Rehab, 5401 South Street, Lincoln. He's alert and Vicki is sharing his room 24/7 so he's getting the attention he needs. I'd say we had a nice visit but since I did all the talking, Mike may not agree. His speech and the rest will come with time. Vicki is prepared for them to be there for several months so those who can, pls feel welcome to stop in and brighten his day. He knows everyone is thinking about him and appreciates your prayers. Happy Thanksgiving, all. (https://www.mapquest.com/us/nebraska/madonna-rehabilitation-hospital-8420737)

11/22/19 09:19 PM

#9148

Ron Smith

Thanks for the recent updates Cindy and Jerry. I know a lot of us are very concerned about Cindy and Mike.

11/23/19 10:53 AM

#9149

Deb Peterson (Ryan)

I went to see Cindy Thursday and Friday and the treatment was successful in getting rid of the clot(s). I received a text from Cindy this morning and she's doing great and headed home to Kearney this morning. They're all very grateful for all the thoughts and prayers.

11/23/19 04:51 PM

#9150

Thanks for the update Deb! I've been wondering if she was able to come home today! Glad everything went well for her this week. It had to be scary! Welcome home Cindy! Thanks Cindy WC for all the updates and Jerry and Deb for visiting Mike and CIndy and keeping us informed!

11/24/19 05:01 PM

#9151