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Bob Sparrow & Suzanne Sparrow Watson
I knew Terry and Randy Sparrow in Novato 1974 – 1979. Terry married Leeann Cybulski in the mid 1980’s. I forget their parents name.
They would be ~ 65 and 63ish years old today.
Any relation? If so, please do say hello.
I wanted to continue my request to get a hold of your cousin Linda Sparrow and see how things are with her. Thanks for the 6 names of my friends who died in the Vietnam War. My daughter who lives in Washington D.C. will do rubbings on the Vietnam Memorial for me. My days at NHS will never be forgotten. PS when I was a cheerleader Linda was a song girl! PS I graduated in 64 not 68, my bad!
Jim, sorry, but the information I gave you last time is all I have. Her name is Linda Musick and the last I know she was living in Northern California.
Hi Suzanne Jim Stevens1965 I was in a Beatle band from SSU. We came down to NHS and did a tryout and got the dance. We auditioned in the small gym. It was great to see all the kids that I knew. I hope you were there. So long ago . Thanks for your blog site. I won’t be able to attend the 64 reunion. Thanks again
I wanted to continue my request to get a hold of your cousin Linda Sparrow and see how things are with her. Thanks for the 6 names of my friends who died in the Vietnam War. My daughter who lives in Washington D.C. will do rubbings on the Vietnam Memorial for me. My days at NHS will never be forgotten. PS when I was a cheerleader Linda was a song girl!
Thanks for your blog that I found about the friends that I had at Novato High that died in the Vietnam war. I am a graduate of NHS in 1964. My close friend was Mike Tandy. I am glad to find your blog. My daughter lives near Washington,DC and offered to do some rubbings from the wall. Can you send me the names of all 10 of them. I caiied the office at NHS and asked the secretary to go out to the flag pole and copy down the names of all 10 classmates. They said they were too busy! I was a cheerleader in 1964 and ran for asb president. A good friend of Linda Sparrow. Is she a relative of yours. Thank you for this blog. Jim Stevens
Hi Jim! Thanks so much for your note. Yes, Linda Sparrow is my cousin. You were probably a freshman when my brother, Bob, was a senior. I graduated in ’68 so just missed being at NHS when you were there.
The six names that appeared in my blog are the only NHS alumni that were killed in Vietnam. I have done extensive research on this and found that some men listed Novato as their hometown, however, they either were stationed at Hamilton AFB, or they did not attend NHS. If you find otherwise, I would be very interested in having their names.
Again, thanks for taking time to write.
Best,
Suzanne
I am so glad you wrote back. I would like to know about Linda. I dated her in high school. Was your family in the publishing business? I went on to SSU, it was originally Sonoma State College. I wrestled for 4 years, held asb rep at large and graduated with a BA in history and a minor in biology and black studies. I went into teaching in Santa Rosa and coached basketball and wrestling and founded the junior high wrestling league in Santa Rosa City Schools. I also served 22 years as a member of the Rohnert Park Parks and recreation commission. Is Linda still around. I would love to talk to her. Thanks for your site.
Jim, you have certainly led a busy life! Yes, my father owned Sparrow Printing in downtown Novato. I have not seen Linda in a few years, but I believe she is still living in Sonoma County. Her married name is Musick. Thanks again for your note.
Dear SSW: OMG! I just came across your mention of Bette Reese, and you filled in info for us who had her as a journalism professor at College of Marin. I was a long time friend of hers until she sadly passed way too soon and have pictures you may like. I even visited her grave in Logan a few years back on the way to Jackson Hole. Would love to talk with you some day!!
Ron Treleven
Sebastopol (Sonoma County), CA
rontreleven@yahoo.com
Thank you for the invitation to join you’re { from abirdseyerevie} I vaguely remember Bob when he attended Westminster College, he was the witty sole of his group if I remember correctly. I may have him confused with some else,
however. I also remember him as a hard-charging. Parson Football player. Will you two start daily newspaper soon >
Thanks Bulldog for subscribing – hope you and your family have a much HAPPIER new year!! Don’t hold your breath on a daily newspaper!
Hello to you both. My name is Kim and you both know my mother pretty well, Lovetta Craig? I recently went back to school and needed to do some research for my English class and on my Facebook timeline I asked if anyone could direct me to some “blogs”. My wonderful mother chimed in under 2 minutes of my post and directed me to you. I’ve been sitting here for the last 2 1/2 hours at least, reading through all your adventures, and let me just say that its been a great 2 1/2 hours!!! I have laughed out loud, cried and learned lots of great new things. I actually forgot what I was supposed to be researching for my English class while reading through everything. I am now a subscriber and will be eagerly waiting for Mondays stories of you and Dash the wonder dog!
Happy Holidays,
Kim
Thanks Kim, yes your mother is a dear friend and old high school classmate, although she was a class behind mine. Such a great comment you left, we are so glad to have you as a new subscriber and hope we can continue to entertain you for years to come. Say hi to your mom and thank you again for your kind words and subscription!
Bob
Regarding your article *They Were Soldiers* please contact me – my lost brother is one of the people you commented on, and I would like to know more.
Hello – who was your brother? I have included most of what is available in the post but the original source material can be found at http://www.coffeltdatabase.org/. Please let me know if you need any further information. I am so sorry for your loss.
Suzanne
Hello, is there an email address to reach you guys regarding a copyright issue on your website?
Bob Sparrow birdpalm@aol.com
I recently received a call from one of Bob’s and my school friends–Bink McBride. He lives in Arizona and would like to contact “Moe” AKA Bob. His email address is pwmcbrideaz@gmail.com. My information is below. If any questions, just let me know. Thanks!
Thanks Skip, good to hear from you – I’ll email Bink today.
Happy New Year and thanks for pointing me to the new URL! Arno’s right – your posts are a delight.
Thanks, Doug! So glad you enjoy it. Hope you have a happy 2013 – you deserve it!!
Keep up your special spin comin/
Because it keeps us hummin!
great to see/read you on this. Fun!
Fran Smith
Thanks, Fran!! Always think of you when I write – I miss talking with you about a lot of things but especially our love of writing. Hope you are well.
S.
I love this! Good luck with the “skiing thing”. I lived in Lake Tahoe for 5 years and managed to avoid it. I just hate being cold. I stayed back at the cabin or condo and made fabulous food and cocktails for everyone’s triumpant return at the end of the day. Do what you excell at and enjoy!
Thanks, Marie! I think you had the right idea. Stay tuned!
I’m subscribing today to be able to keep LIFE a little lighter and keep the connection to the FAMOUS Sparrow writing, and clever observations; For know, begin the flow, I will expect that Morning News in Verse, will set a high standard for a more positive journalism than we’re accustomed to having thrown at us by “if it bleeds, it leads” mentality.
“Go Ahead Make My Day” (somebody once said)
You two make the gloomy days of winter a bit more bright each morning
keep up the rhymes of the times
P.S. Happy Birthday Moe man
Thank you – nice to know we brighten your day – hope you guys have a great Christmas; and make it a New Year’s resolution to get down this way next year!
What a cute idea! Your rhymes are really clever, love the pop culture ones! I know a site that does news haikus, but love the rhymes!
What a delight!!
Some of these put “things” in perfect perspective;
and some just leave me feeling “reflective.”
Arno – thanks so much for your nice comment! Our goal is to give everyone something to think about or chuckle about every morning so I’m glad we’ve done that for you. If you want to you can subscribe and the post will go to your email every morning so you don’t have to log into anything to get it. And we don’t give out email addresses to anyone so it’s safe. Hope you are doing well. Suzanne