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Vina Del Mar Park Water fountain

Byron; Great post! Wondering if you saw or remember the city filling up the water fountain in Vina Del Mar park with colored bubble bath in the 1950’s? At that point we were running barefoot in the park and swimming in the fountain.

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Nails

Looking at old pic of my grandfather and doing some research I found this web site and noticed this pic It’s the same plane that is in your gallery they were part of the same squadron I bet they knew each other

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Thank you for this history

My father-in-law, Clyde A. Willis, was a member of VMTB-242, and Jake Nevins is my wife’s godfather. Clyde died at age 96 in 2014. He rarely talked about the war except when something would slip out, but he did mention his tentmate being killed by a Japanese

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It was a privilege to work with Byron at Foote, Cone & Belding

It was my privilege to work with Byron as his Executive Assistant in his final years with Foote, Cone & Belding. We retired him with a little book and an amusing “Mayo Roast” luncheon. He taught me a critical concept, that any blocks or problems or difficulties

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Byron’s Flight Crew Ernest Linsmaier Reunites in Memories

Byron's Flight Crew Ernest Linsmaier Reunites in Memories

Hi. My name is Kris Fager and I am conveying this message on behalf of my father, Ernest Linsmaier. His comments follow. I am sorry to hear about Byron’s passing. I am Ernest Linsmaier, a retired schoolteacher of 35 years. I was active in local politics, having

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Spring 2013 VOMPC Newsletter & Byron Memorial

Spring 2013 VOMPC Newsletter & Byron Memorial

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VOMPC April 2013 Byron W. Mayo Memorial Member/Newcomer Tournament

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Remembering Byron on his 91st Birthday

Today marks 91 years since he was born. I want to wish him a Happy Birthday, wherever he is. My thoughts are filled with him.

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Remembering Dad on New Year’s Eve in Santa Fe

Remembering Dad on New Year's Eve in Santa Fe

Each year on New Year’s Eve, The Hospice Center (PMS Hospice) honors those who have passed with a celebration on the plaza called “Light Up A Life.” People pay $20 to purchase a farolito with a lit candle inside and then they write the name of someone

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Playing Triples with Two of the Finest

Some of us VOMPers remember one of Byron’s good friends, gentleman Bob Bosko. The two had met through the club and both played avidly in what was their Golden Years. They shared a lot in common, both being of the same “Greatest Generation,” as well as serving

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