JOEY DUNIGAN

“...why don't we have a band reunion... those are the people I would want to see. those are the people I spent my time with"

...."those were the best of times”

STACEY MORROW LOCKHART

A poem Stacey (Morrow) Lockhart wrote soon after graduation about being in the band. Submitted by her Sister.

Sometimes I wondered if I would understand
Why people said we were lucky to be part of the band.
All the sweltering days of "4's & 4's"
Never seemed to fulfill our desires for more.
We wanted to accomplish it all in one day
We were just selfish and wanted our way.
But all the complaining of two hundred musicians
Never stopped Mr. P under any condition.
He begged and he pleaded and we all understood
When he said "one more time!" it wasn't for good!
After 2 weeks of band camp with pain head to toe,
We were now ready to perform our first show.
But after the contests the games and the trips,
Complaints were still heard from everyone's lips-
We were never satisfied with being like the rest
We always assumed that we WERE the best!
For three more years we marched and we cried
Never realizing just how quickly time flies.
Now a freshman in college leaving band behind,
I have come to realize and know in my mind
They said we were lucky but it didn't equate
That they were saying "enjoy" - but now it's too late.
Perhaps today you will understand
Becuase if I'm correct, weren't YOU in the band?

Stacey Morrow, 1985

SPECIAL REQUEST FOR OUR BOOSTERS.

CONDOLENCES. Please keep the Gary Booker Family in your Prayers. Gary was an OUTSTANDING Band Booster along with his wife Shelia. I know at the reunion he gave my husband company because he was the only one he knew out of 600 people and he kindly volunteered his services to help sell the DVD orders so the Alumni members would not have to. Gary went to be with the Lord last week were he can now watch over our kids all the time. Please keep this family close within your hearts. He will be missed.

OUR SYMPATHY:

KAREN REED MIMMS (clarinet) - on the loss of her father this week. Please keep her and her family in your thoughts. (Sept. 2nd 2006)

In Loving Memory

Dear Friends,

The Palormo family lost a real treasure Sunday, September 24th, 2006, when Brian Daniel’s kind and caring heart gave out with very little advance warning. (It’s true that there had been suggestions of problems much of the summer but nothing was strong enough to push this reluctant patient to seek in-depth medical tests.)
We want you to know, whether this reaches you in Ireland, Iraq, Finland, Sri Lanka, one of our 50 states or elsewhere across the globe, he treasured his on-line friendships. Your communications gave us insight into the world beyond our borders and made us feel like we were a part of your family.
“It’s a small world after all” and Brian Daniel worked hard to keep his pieces connected. We hope we can continue the tradition he started (although we all know we don’t have the skills he had to ferret out interesting and relevant articles about any topic that might be of interest to someone.)
Thank goodness for the Internet and e-mail. They enabled us to share in your academic achievements, hear about a successful musical tour in Israel, watch families grow, feel connected with those trying to bring justice (and maybe peace) in the Mideast hot spots and travel vicariously to the far corners of the globe.
Please keep us a part of your family going forward. It will make our loss easier to bare and the house they shared seem less empty. If you feel so inclined, please share your favorite memories of Brian (or Danny, as many of you knew him) with us at the e-mail addresses below. We are celebrating Brian's Life, tomorrow, Thursday the 28th, and would be most honored to share your thoughts and memories during that gathering.
Keeping all of you in our hearts.

Ann (apalormo@nmsu.edu)

Cynthia (cynspica@mac.com)

and Melissa (mjpalormo@yahoo.com)

Eli passed away in a car accident his junior year at MCHS. Band and playing snare were very significant to him. This would be a perfect way to honor him. I have included a poem written by one of his best friends and attached a picture. Thank you!

Lindsey Hall
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Eli Linn
1/21/1979 - 1/12/1996
Snare Line
 

God's New Drummer
By: Chuck Kelley (1996)

There is a hole in the line,
Still it is not empty.
Even though you do not see his spirit,
The rest of the drummers can see.
God has taken him to be in his band,
But for us he will still play.
Cause his soul is still in the music,
Which will drum in our hearts everyday.
I can feel the perfect roll like thunder,
I hear perfection as he plays.
God's snare line is so good it makes you wonder,
If they practice everyday.
If we get a chance to see God's band march,
I'll be sure to get a ticket to go.
Because if Eli is marching in the snare line,
You can bet it will be a mighty fine show.

 

A few more of our friends we have lost:

Mr. Jackie Wayland

Mr. Steve Martin

Mr. Mike Gay

Mr. Gary Belt

Mr. Kelly Roberts

If you would like to add your family member who was a former band member, band assistant director, or band booster here in their honor let us know. You may also send a photo to post if you wish.

If you would like to give a donation in their honor to the MMAA you can contact Jeannie (Allen) Englert
e-mail: tenglert325@comcast.net
All money given is used in support of the Marching Marshals band program.

John York (webmaster)