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[August 1-2, 2010] Here are pictures and other items from the 14th biennial reunion of the United States Navy Band Alumni Association. Please contribute your pictures and comments for inclusion. Sincerely, JJ Mauro, MU1 (USNB '60-'64)  Updated: 8/4/10

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The Band sadly notes the passing of former leader Anthony Mitchell on January 20.

Anthony A. Mitchell        MITCHELL ANTHONY ALBERT MITCHELL Lieutenant Commander, USN (Ret.) On January 20, 2009, at age 91 following a protracted illness. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Helen Rittenhouse Mitchell. He is survived by three sons Anthony of Gaithersburg, MD, David of Takoma Park, MD and John of Upper Marlboro, MD; two daughters Carol Jones of Dallas, TX and Rosemary Edger of Davidsonville, MD; five brothers Russell of Camp Springs, MD, Gerald of Clearfield, PA, Melvin of Dumfries, VA, Gordon of Dumfries VA, and Lester of Alexandria, VA; five sisters Joan Fimiani of Catlett, VA, Marion of Dumfries, VA, Jean Cistaro of Dumfries, VA, Margaret Grado of Ashburn, VA; and Elaine Fletcher of Boonsboro, MD; 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Visitation will be at the LEE FUNERAL HOME, Route 5 (Branch Avenue) and Coventry Way, Clinton, MD ( www.leefuneralhomes.com ) on Sunday, January 25 from 2 to 4 p.m., and from 6 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, January 26 at 10 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Church, 2800 Pennsylvania Ave, SE, Washington, DC. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the US Navy Band Alumni Association, 3 Cambridge Drive, Hershey, PA 17033.

[10/30/08] -  I hate to hear this news.  It's always tough to lose someone you know.  Blackie was MY repairman, and helped me out on a number of occasions -- and ALWAYS with a smile and a story to tell.

I miss you guys!

--Wayne Dyess

On Oct 30, 2008, at 4:24 PM, DONALD STRATTON wrote:

Fellow Alumni,  I have just received word that James (Blackie) Blackford has passed away a few days ago in Florida.  Many of you will remember him as the instrument repairman in the 70's.  Blackie attended this past reunion.  Always sad to lose an alumni, especially such a popular one.  FYI: his address is: 2025 Cochise Trail, Casselberry, FL 32707.  I'll send a card on behalf of the Alumni Association members.
         Don Stratton 

August 3-4, 2008 was the occasion of our United States Navy Band's Alumni Association's Biennial Reunion...  and what a wonderful time it was. I'll post pictures and commentary here. Please contribute as you may care to. Send to me at JohnM393@aol.com.

Sincerely, Jack Mauro, USNB '60-'64

(PS  This is obviously a wide open site. Feel free to wander the other pages at will.) 

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I caught this shot in an artsy shop window in Alexandria, Virginia. It sort of reminded me of my days in the old Navy. ;-)

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Below are pictures from the 2008 reunion.[1/23/09] - And just below, two more recently received pic from Ed and Eleanor: