Website: Innovations...
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Arlington, VA
Time: 1999-02-15 21:07:18
Comments: Name those Knights!!
| Name: Bob
Love Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Los Angeles, CA Time: 1999-12-12 01:38:55 Comments: Hey Tim! I'm still out here. Sorry for being invisible for awhile. I changed jobs and got myself a new computer. So, my address changed with the new PC. I just decided to check out the BS page for a lark. Saw your inquiry about me. Didn't expect that! Hope all is well with you and the family. All the best for a great Holiday Season to you and your family, as well as to all my friends from the mid 60's Golden Knights. (For those of you who may not remember, I was in the snare line originally with Rocco Nardelli-my idol, mentor and friend!-and Bill Lundy. Later, played with George "Brownie" Brown and then the Hurley brothers.) Hope to hear from you soon, Tim. I hope I hear from any others who would like to send a hello. Later.....Bob |
| Name: Elaine
M. Smith-Garrett Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Newport News, VA Time: 1999-12-05 15:46:24 Comments: Just wanted to see the page. I am the daughter of Golden Knight alumni Walter P Smith III. (Smitty) Marched 1950 - 1956 in the drum line. Nice page and will visit again to see the photos. |
| Name: Paul
Lott Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Hopatcong Time: 1999-12-02 19:06:14 Comments: I would have to say it is '63, at Roosevelt Stadium JCNJ, and it is the Preview of Champions. The people are, from left to right: on rudimental bass Don Interdonado, and Tony Sepe, the middle french horn is Guy Earle, beside him to his left is Pat Ferante, and then Eddie Lovis, Mulligan, and Bobby Scuabolla. |
| Name: Larry
Bell Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: St. Kevins '57 - 60 (French Horn) Time: 1999-11-15 01:23:52 Comments: Hi Tony ... great web site with sparkling commentary by former members and competitors (like myself). I've enjoyed seeing some of the GK folks at the 5-6-7 Legends rehearsals: yourself, Billy M, Joe S, Bobby V, Bruce, Kenny, Demko, Rocky, John, Artie, and Audry. (Watch your hat kiddo). Looking forward to the Plymouth MA weekend. You're always a CLASS ACT. |
| Name: Tim
Campbell Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Howell, NJ Time: 1999-11-09 12:29:38 Comments: Looking for Bob Love (snare 60's) email address. The one he had written on here a few months ago is no good. Hope someone can help or maybe he'll see it here......... Bob and I travelled together during our years with Sac and he taught me a lot about drumming, Guess thats why I stayed a horn player.........Thanks!!! |
| Name: Jim
Nappe Website: Referred by: Yahoo! From: Scottsdale, Az Time: 1999-11-06 01:14:24 Comments: What a great thrill is was to see this web page after all these years. It brought back many great memories. I haven't had any contact with the corp since I moved to Phoenix, Az in 1973. I played french horn in the '65 and '66 Blessed Sacrament Golden Knights, with 1966 being a very good year for us. Our record that year was 15 wins and 8 loses, with the highlight of the year being our great win in the National Dream Contest, over some real heavyweights that were in town for the VFW National Championship. The Dream Contest that year was basically a tune up for the VFW Nationals. The next greatest moment of that year for me was our performance in the American Legion Nationals in Washington DC. We all believed, in our hearts, that our performance on the field that night was excellent and definetly good enough to win, obviously the judges saw it differently, but it didn't change the fact that we had one of our very best performances all year. Keep up the good work and I hope I can get to see you if I get back east in the near future. Go Knights! |
| Name: Richard
Flaig Website: Referred by: NewsGroups From: New Orleans Time: 1999-10-20 17:01:13 Comments: I competed against BS in 1972 when I was in the Bleu Readers Drumline playing Tim-Toms (72) Snare (73). My instructor was a past Blessed Sacrament drummer himself “Marty Hurley”. We also had one of your past drum instructors work with us that year “Bobby Thompson”. I grew up listening to BS albums all my years in Drum Corps from 1967-1972 and just wanted to say thanks for the memories. Please write back because I am currently in the Newark area on work related issues and would love to see a rehearsal or two. Thanks Again, Richard |
| Name: Gerry
Stephens Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: New Jersey Time: 1999-10-16 18:43:49 Comments: Just heard the Bergenfield '99 recordings on your page. It sounds as though you increased the numbers in the horn line this year because, if I'm not mistaken, they all sounded as though they were the original arrangements! I thought that I was back in Roosevelt Stadium in '65-'66!!! Outstanding job guys, keep it going!! |
| Name: Art
Tribunella Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Rochester,N.y. Time: 1999-10-03 07:59:14 Comments: You guys must be pretty old. I marched with St.Joes in 1963, Roosevelt Stadium.We didnt beat you guys, but first year beat the Toronto Optimus.Anyways, we lined up next to you guys under the stadium to go on for retreat, and I at the time was 19, and 6' tall, but you guys were all at least 6'6, and had to have 10 years on me.What a bunch of old guys.Those were the days |
| Name: Bill
Beckmann Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Phoenix,Az Time: 1999-10-03 03:00:39 Comments: I was a soprano bugler with Osmond from 1947 thru 1953, with Reilly Raiders in the 50s and 60s. Sac, as we referred to you in the Philly area, was one of the all time greats in drum corps history. Todays corps dont hold a candle to the performances we gave in the hayday of Drum Corps. It gives me great pleasure to know some of our traditions are still observed. |
| Name: B>Beckmeyer Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-09-24 20:02:28 Comments: Skeeter,weren't you in a baritone quartet with C.Stoltz,K.Stine & Knute ? |
| Name: Kenneth
Gregory Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Orlando Florida Time: 1999-09-23 14:06:54 Comments: I was a Golden Knight in 1971. I traveled from Brooklyn New York to New Jersey with three other guys Oscar(saprano), Joe(saprano), Tony(french horn), and myself(1st baratone). My name is Kenneth Gregory but you guys called me "Skeeter". I am thrilled to know that Sac is Back and I would like any information concerning future upcoming events anywhere on the eastern seaboard. Love you guys! Kenny G. |
| Name: DAVID
T. TICHY Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: FAIRFIELD CT Time: 1999-08-29 01:36:08 Comments: I REMEMBER YOUR CORPS WHEN I WAS A KID. THEN I PLAYED BASS BARITONE WITH THE OLD P.A.L. CADETS OF BRIDGEPORT, CT. THEN TO THE HURRICANES AND NOW ITS BEEN AWHILE. I STARTED LOOKING UP DRUM CORPS WEB SITES TONIGHT AFTER I RETURNED FROM THE FIRST CONTEST I'VE BEEN TO IN YEARS. SAW A LOT OF OLD FRIENDS AND NOW BLESSED SAC. NATIONAL EMBLEM!!!! I'M YOUR BACK TOGETHER. P.S. EMPIRE STATESMEN WON TONIGHT WITH A REALLY, REALLY FINE HORN LINE. I AM ALSO GIVEN TO UNDERSTAND THAT THEY ARE BEING BEAT BY THE SYRACUSE BRIGADIERS, I CAN'T IMAGINE WHAT THEY SOUND LIKE. IN ANY CASE, KEEP MARCHING AND PLAYING AND HAVE A GOOD TIME |
| Name: KEN
MCGRATH Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: LITTLE FERRY NEW JERSEY Time: 1999-08-08 01:51:44 Comments: FORMER ROYAL BRIGADE AND MEADOWLARK MEMBER POSSIBLY THINKING ABOUT REKINDLING OLD DRUM CORPS NERVE CELLS IN MY BODY COULDN'T THINK OF A BETTER PLACE TO START THEN WITH THE GOLDEN KNIGHTS |
| Name: Richie Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: BSGK 1970-73; Now living in Westerville Ohio Time: 1999-08-06 20:30:09 Comments: Peanut (Patrick Ralph) told me about the site. He found me and sent me an email. Say hi to Bob Vivalo - tell him I know I owe him a message. If he's left AT&T ask him to write me at the above address. Finding this page was great. I've been back and forth between Ohio and NJ for the last couple years (corporate transfers) and this keeps me close to home. I'm working for Lucent Technologies (for almost 23 years). You can reach me there as well at heitman@lucent.com Once in a while I get to drive up through Marion and it always brings back memories of the crazy US Open we went to in '72. I still have my Corps jacket but it's in bad shape. Keep up the good work and keep the Corps going. Oh, I think Mulligan's photo is the '68 or '69 Dream. It wasn't real clear on my screen but you can't miss Tony and Don. |
| Name: Patrick
Ralph Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Detroit Time: 1999-07-29 09:15:58 Comments: If anyone wants to get a hold of me my address is pralph@ford.com or patrickralph@webtv.net |
| Name: Patrick
Ralph Website: Motor City Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Detroit Time: 1999-07-29 09:16:46 Comments: Hello Fellow Knights, I marched with the corps back in 1970. I was the cymbal player and my nickname was peanut. My Dad turned me on to this sight; and a great sight it is. I know it was almost thirty years ago, but until this day I'm still humming songs like: off the line with King of Kings, Hang'em High, Up on 110th Street, Eleanor Rigby, America the Beautiful, and of course, Free Again! I can still remember some of the guys like Bobby Craig, Pat on snare. Tony Sepe and Tom Brown on rudimentals, Big Matt on tenor drum. Bernard on the trips, Eric on Mellaphone, Chucky Helm on bass, Pat & Fran, the drum majors. This was one of the best times of my life and I'm glad to see the Knights are alive again. |
| Name: Jim
Bock Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Newark,N.J./Venice Fla. Time: 1999-07-10 21:08:43 Comments: Well, after almost forty years one guy remembered the Bock brothers. Yes, Al Cohen remembers!!! I guess the other guys that remember don't have a PC or Web TV!! I'm still interested in finding Joe Rogers. Have a Great summer ! Jim Bock BSGK '57-'60 |
| Name: Jack
Stivers Website: Referred by: AngelFire From: Garfield Cadets Time: 1999-07-10 11:23:23 Comments: Living in Clifside Park, NJ Hello to all who might remember. |
| Name: Dave
Mayer Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Plattsmouth, Nebraska Time: 1999-06-29 21:33:01 Comments: St Kevin Emerald Knights 1953 - 1959 USAF Academy Drum and Bugle Corps 1959 - 1972 |
| Name: mulligan Website: Referred by: Tripod From: german hall Time: 1999-06-29 12:28:14 Comments: Glad to see the ruths broke down and bought a computer. I have faint memories of wildwood and would like to give it a go again,maybe next year. glad to see some of the old farts still around. I am going back to the german hall to see if my car is still there. I am still on a quest to find the colornel if any of you remember him....heard he never straightened out his act yet. and i know who dumped in my shower in chicago and i will retalliate in wildwood next year,,,,,,,,,glad to see the gold and black is still back. chilla |
| Name: Ed
Golat Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: B.S. Alumni Corps Time: 1999-06-26 09:52:18 Comments: This the best drum corps web site that I have visited. The Ross brothers did a great job. |
| Name: Jack
Amrozewicz Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Lanoka Harbor, NJ Time: 1999-06-25 21:02:19 Comments: I was a member of the little corp in 1954,55 and 56. I think the years are correct. Moved to Elizabeth in 1957 and had no way to continue. I sure wish I could have. Had a number of recorders which have diaappeared over the years. I watch the young people today on tv todays shows are awesome. I did run into a few of your members at a fire company celebration a year or two ago but do not remember which one. A few of the people whose names I remember are Billy Wright, Mike Swaigan, who I believe was killed in Vietnam and Bobby Thompson, who taught me drums. Good luck to you all. |
| Name: Jim Yost - BS
66,7,8, Website: hi Referred by: Net Search From: Time: 1999-06-25 12:57:51 Comments: Bobby Mann...(FACE)...Bobby Mann...where are you? Bobby Mann...(FACE)...Bobby Mann...where are you? Bobby Mann...(FACE)...Bobby Mann...where are you? Bobby Mann...(FACE)...Bobby Mann...where are you? Bobby Mann...(FACE)...Bobby Mann...where are you? Bobby Mann...(FACE)...Bobby Mann...where are you? Bobby Mann...(FACE)...Bobby Mann...where are you? Bobby Mann...(FACE)...Bobby Mann...where are you? |
| Name: Jim
Bock Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Newark,N.J./Venice, FLA Time: 1999-06-16 21:35:00 Comments: I was a proud member of the BSGK 1957-1960. My brother Tom was also a member of the Corps. This is great!! I hope someone remembers. I have one memory that sticks in my head all these years . In 1957 on the train to Miami we put dry ice and water in paper cups and ran thru the cars yelling fire!! Does anyone else remember this or are I'm really nuts? Does anyone remember what kind of candy Bobby Thompson liked?? I remember,he had me go to the store many times to get it. Does anyone know how I can get in touch with Joe Rogers?? Thanks JIM B |
| Name: Walt
Frasier Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Gaithersburg MD Time: 1999-06-15 20:55:05 Comments: First heard you guys when I was 12: I was in a little league group marching behind you at a parade in Belleville, about 1959. "In the Still of the Night" and the DB sound was something special, I concluded right away. About 1962, I was in the Woodsiders for one year, played baritone horn. It was the year that St Vincent's folded and a lot of their members joined Woodsiders. It was also the year that BS carried a flag incorrectly at NJ state preliminaries held in Bloomfield. All the other corps clamored to get BS disqualified from the finals in Wildwood; in fact, Woodsiders protested by not competing in the finals. Unfortunately, my dad said DB corps took up too much time, and pulled me out of it after just that one year. Moved away from NJ and the DB scene in 1964, and there is nothing to offer in the Wash DC area except the Marine DBC on Tuesday nights at Arlington Cemetery. My dad, by the way, went to all eight years at BS school, and then South Side High, but well before the DB Corps was started. |
| Name: Mickey
Ruth Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Time: 1999-06-11 20:48:22 Comments: Wildwood itself always brings back fond memories---but to see the gold and black coming down the street,and to hear "Emblem" and "In the still of the night" played the way you did last weekend!!!! There are no words to describe the feelings. Thanks for keeping the tradition alive. You make us oldtimers proud. If there are any alumni out there who would like to join us next year in Wildwood, contact me and maybe we can make this weekend into a reunion of sorts |
| Name: Tom
Bock Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Newark (originally) New York (past 30 years) Time: 1999-06-07 17:51:08 Comments: I went to Blessed Sacrament School from Kindergarten on, so "The Corps" was a big part of my life and experiences from a very early age. I was in the so-called "Little Corps" approx. 57-59, and the Golden Knights from 61-64, when life, the military, responsibility, etc. intervened to end all the fun and frivolity! Would enjoy hearing from other comrades of the era. Tom Bock |
| Name: MICHAEL DIAZ Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: ROCHELLE PARK NJ Time: 1999-06-06 20:01:47 Comments: WONDERFUL TO SEE OLD FRIENDS.GOOD TO PARTY WITH SO MANY PEOPLE. BEST DRUM CORPS WEEKEND I"VE HAD SINCE 1969. "THAT'S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR" |
| Name: Tom
Bambrick Website: Referred by: AOL From: Time: 1999-05-28 09:21:56 Comments: Nice Website Tom Bambrick GK's 1949-1959 |
| Name: Bob
Vivalo Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Stanhope Time: 1999-05-23 10:55:01 Comments: I would like thank you all for you thoughts and prayers and those who were able to attend yesterday's Memorial Service for my brother-in-law Bobby Hamilton. It was a beautiful service on a picture perfect day. The attendance included many Skyliner alumni, Reilly, and Blessed Sacrament friends. My sister Rosemarie cannot thank you all enough for all of the support she has received this past year. God Bless You All!!! |
| Name: al
cohen Website: Referred by: Clicked on a 'Guestbooks by GuestWorld' Button From: PA Time: 1999-05-20 12:20:17 Comments: 5/20/99 - Heard from John Grogan - you can reach him at the following e-mail: jjgrogan@yahoo.com |
| Name: MAUREEN
LASKOWSKI Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: LISLE, ILLINOIS Time: 1999-05-20 00:53:07 Comments: MARCHED ROYAL AIRS IN THE 60'S BROTHER MARCHED SAC IN THE 50'S 2 OTHER BROTHERS MARCHED CAVALIERS 60/70 SON MARCHED CAVALIERS88-92 NEPHEW WAS DRUM MAJOR CAVIES 90-92 |
| Name: Walter P.
Smith, III Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Newport News, VA Time: 1999-05-16 15:32:57 Comments: Borrowed kids computer. Write 5 Sun Valley Court, Newport News, VA 23608, or call 757-877-7580 evenings or weekends. Past member 1950 to 1956. |
| Name: Bill
Wright Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Scottsdale, Arizona Time: 1999-05-11 21:38:09 Comments: Wow! What a treat to find this page. I started in the junior corps at Blessed Sacrament in 1957 and moved up in 1959. I was in the color guard from 1959 through 1963. I made it to the 1983 reunion but then lost touch. I remember eating, living and breathing the corps. Is there a where are they now listing of members? How does one become an alumni member in good standing. Keep up the good work! |
| Name: Jack
Stecher-1st Drum Major Website: Referred by: Yahoo! From: Chatham, NJ-formerly Newark Time: 1999-05-11 10:10:59 Comments: From what I've seen so far, you need some old history, possibly of which I can supply. You can contact me at 73 Center Ave Chatham, NJ 07928 973 635-8662 Hope to hear from you! |
| Name: Nan
McWilliams Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Bernardsville, NJ Time: 1999-05-09 17:14:47 Comments: Great show, Bergenfield--imagine 3 standing ovations!!! Let's learn that Wish Upon a Star :p Hey webmaster- a private message board for corps members would be a great addition to this site! Nice site though :) |
| Name: Thom
Carr Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Neptune City, NJ Time: 1999-05-04 19:06:53 Comments: What a great surprise to find this site!!! I was a french horn player from 1953 to 1955. Bill Hayes was the horn instructor. I can't remember all of the guys names but I recently came across Al Cohen on the web. Please let me know if any others from that time are out there. |
| Name: Keith
Evans Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Grow up on the shores of NJ Time: 1999-05-03 00:23:01 Comments: I marched with the Golden Knights for 2 years (71-72), i was in the drum line. It was a great corp during it's time, it was a terrific experience, one which I'll never forget. To this day I still listen to the older music. Any other members from that time drop me line. |
| Name: John
J Grogan Website: Referred by: Yahoo! From: St Simons Island Georgia Time: 1999-05-01 19:32:05 Comments: I was a member of the drum section when we won our first contest in 1954 (Reading PA),and our first VFW and American Legion titles. I left the corp to go into the Air Force in late 1954. If any of the guys sees this I'd appreciate a line via E-mail or snail mail. |
| Name: Bob
V Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Stanhope Time: 1999-04-23 13:40:01 Comments: Well, what a performance in NYC last night by us. Who knows maybe more to follow. I really felt the committment last night and that it continues to carry forward. How about Eddie Hayward's rendition of the Star Spangled Banner? Did that just "wet-your-pants" or what? Eddie, you were truly magnificent and brought the house down. I can't begin to describe how proud I am to be a member of this great organization, The Blessed Sacrament Golden Knights. Everyone deserves a hand for demonstrating their professionalism last night at the banquet performance. The only set back was "that had to be longest dry spell for BS, ever". You know what I mean. |
| Name: edward
thompsett Website: Referred by: AOL From: clinton corners n.y. Time: 1999-04-21 20:51:15 Comments: i remember when i was a little boy, i use to watch blessed sacrament play in newark, n.j. it is good to hear the old sounds again. keep up the good hard work and god bless all the members ed thompsett |
| Name: John
J Porcaro Website: Imperial Guardsmen Homepage Referred by: From a Friend From: Belleville NJ Time: 1999-04-19 22:08:50 Comments: Love Sac. Keep up the good work with the webpage, cant wait to see you guys at the Dream here in my hometown this year-JP |
| Name: Ken
Nolan Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Chicago Time: 1999-04-19 12:55:39 Comments: I was a member of the Chicago Cavaliers from 1959 - 1964. The Knights were always the "Class" unit in my era. The competitive environment that exisited between the 2 units represents many of the best memories on my 12 years in Drum Corps. I was thrilled to see Bob Bellarosa and so many others at the Racine Alumni Show a few years ago, great going guys ! Drum Corps still exists due to the work of folks like your Fr. Gardner, our Don Warren and the Knights and Cavaliers great bugle, drum and M&M staff. It was more than fun to be part of making Drum Corps history in those times. Glad to see you are still around. Best of Luck to You All on a fine Home Page. P.S. I still think we won in Minneapolis in '59. |
| Name: bob
ruth Website: old pictures Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: las vegas,nv. Time: 1999-04-09 07:58:25 Comments: how is everyone.to stop the rumors..only fred is coming to the golf game,and party..we dont feel your hearts could handle seeing 3 ruth's in one weekend,after all YOUR getting older(probably not wiser).we were hpoing that ray doodle would now post some of the pictures of the cooks lake when we had the family outings.hope you all have a good time in wildwood. |
| Name: Ken
Short Website: Referred by: Yahoo! From: Long Valley, NJ Time: 1999-04-07 00:29:57 Comments: I marched with The Golden Knights in 1966 and 1967.Played in the drum line (tenor). Fantastic memories. Still see a few shows a year. I saw you last year in Belleville...It gave me chills. |
| Name: Ray
Schofield Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: West Milford NJ Time: 1999-04-02 15:30:07 Comments: I marched with a Garden State Circuit corps called the Goldenaires from Pompton Lakes NJ in mid-late 60's. We were sometimes the "also-rans" in big shows with Blessed Sac, Garfield, etc. One of our alumni was George Cyr who played baritone with BS in mid-60's. I currently work with The CAdets of Bergen County. On August 5, we are sponsoring the Big Apple Invitational at Giants Stadium with Cadets, Crossmen, Santa Clara Vanguard, Cavaliers and others. All BS alumni should come out and enjoy the show. For information or tickets, e-mail at rschofield@yea.org or call 201-384-8822 X19. |
| Name: Jack
Stecher Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: St. Louis, Mo. Time: 1999-03-30 17:46:30 Comments: What a great suprise...my Dad was a former drum major and drill instructor in the 50's/60's..so i had the honor of seeing quite a few shows as a boy in the 60's, as well as being lucky enough to study rudimental drumming from Bobby Thompson as a member of a fife and drum corp. Anybody who has some good stories concerning the "old man" please send them my way...Next time I'm east I'll have to check you guys out!!! Very cool! |
| Name: Joseph
L.Fekete Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Brick Twp.,N.J.(originally South River) Time: 1999-03-20 18:42:38 Comments: Go SAC!!! You were the best!!! Go Sac!!! You ARE the best!!! Go Sac!!! You always will be THE BEST!!! |
| Name: Gary
Dickelman Website: Innovations in Performance Centered Design Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: the womb, of course Time: 1999-03-18 12:58:50 Comments: I've replaced the photos linked to the Memories page with larger, brighter versions. If you've viewed them in the past, you'll have to re-view them and Refresh the screen so that your cached photos will be replaced. Enjoy! Gary PS Mulligan - all I remember is you SLEEPING in my VW. When it broke down and we hitchhiked, we just left you there until the next practice! |
| Name: Pat
Ferrante Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: cliffwood beach nj Time: 1999-03-15 20:28:56 Comments: I was just passing by when i fell into heaven. It is real good to see so many names we all know. Alot of good times were spent in Newark with alot of good people. I will drop by to see you all this summer. Pat |
| Name: chilla Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: german hall Time: 1999-03-15 00:52:05 Comments: hey Dan, what got me worried was when bob ruth started to sit in at horn pratice, when we marched in contests and the colored guard captain called commands and bob always presented his horn. |
| Name: mulliganJ Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: guess Time: 1999-03-14 13:15:42 Comments: Hey Gary Dinkelmen remember we used to go to pratice together in you Volkswagon,got tired of pushing it to pratice and started hitch hiking again.Do you really live in dinkelberry. Going to visit Bob Ruth this week.micky ruth is going to be there also,will catch him before he goes back to joisey. If I move to vegas I would like to join the corp.want to take minnie hoods job.....how many old farts remember her task in BS.OK who dumped in my shower in georgetown 1968 |
| Name: Dan Caso Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: B.S.G.K land Time: 1999-03-09 19:10:07 Comments: Gary was paid to take care of Ruth and his horn. The guard paid to put him in the hornline and the hornline paid to make sure the horn didn't work. |
| Name: Larry
Rudesyle Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Paterson, New Jersey Time: 1999-03-06 12:11:37 Comments: One hot july night in,1969,Caveman and Pebbles parents, Mr.& Mrs. Copolla, brought their family dog to practice.While the drum-line was practicing El-Cid in the school yard, Jimmy Mallin suggested that I go over and Pet Mrs. Copolla"s puppy.I stuck my hand out in a friendly gesture when suddenly, the dog began to vigorously ride my leg! I screamed! Mrs. Copolla,placed a cigarette into a cigarette-holder and told me not to worry because the dog wasn't use to people!Pebbles,smacked the dog upside his head,and asked me,if I was a relation to the family in some sort of strange way. All of these years later,I still possess a fear of coming to a B.S. practice and have a profound fear of French poodles. |
| Name: Larry
Rudesyle Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Paterson, New Jersey Time: 1999-02-27 15:28:36 Comments: Member Blessed Sacrament Golden Knights,1969 Cymbals would like to know, when corps rehersal is,please contact me at (973) 881-8867,by fax ( 973 ) 881 0144,or by E-Mail. Please advise Paul Lott he owes me at least 100.00 worth of drinks I paid for while we marched for Hawthorne Alumni. Lott, suffers from short arms and deep pockets! |
| Name: Gary
Dickelman Website: Innovations Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Arlington, VA Time: 1999-02-26 12:22:58 Comments: Bob Ruth gets the prize, hands down! This is really important to him - having his bugle soldered - so that he can continue his virtuoso career. In fact, I had so many bugles to solder in 1970 that Ruth went through the whole season FAKING it! (I know you are all shocked!) That's right...he had no corks in his spit valves, and his rotary was frozen shut. PLUS there were remnants of Boons Farm Apple Wine puke clogging his mouthpiece. We tried using Mulligan's chin to dislodge the sludge, but to no avail. Consequently, Ruth has been faking his bugle playing now for almost 30 years. Imagine our surprise! So next time I'm in Vegas, I'll bring my fix-it kit and put him back on the circuit. Best regards, Gary |
| Name: bob ruth Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: las nv. Time: 1999-02-26 01:22:42 Comments: gary... I know where the other pictures are from.. no.#1 this is the german hall parking lot..the year? who really remembers after all it was the 60's.. picture #2 this isn't us.it was taken in boston at the nations parade it's the boston crusaders,I heard them them say it during the parade...on to #3 the drum line was following bernard to a cello lesson.the picture is from the grass knolls in dallas..again sometime in the 60's..on to #4..this is us singing "we are hungrey" lead by chuck helm..speaking of that did we ever get our boxed lunches from the "chispos atox"parade..now last and never final..#5..this is us forming our now famous u.?.a.formation.again there is joe phaff in front of the ?...gary I hope I'm correct after all it's not the 60's... |
| Name: Gary
Dickelman Website: Innovations Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Arlington, VA Time: 1999-02-25 06:51:09 Comments: For those with good memories, congrats! For the rest of us, here's a summary of the feedback I've received on the "line of Knights" in the last photo. That's Parsippany, NJ in June, 1969. We won two shows that day, the other in Randolph, NJ. The Knights are: Mike Coppola (Caveman), Earl Barnwell, Gary Dickelman (that's right, it was NEVER "DiNKelman" - but I digress); Charles Whalley, Mike Diaz, Arnold (last name?), Erich Schweikert, "Afro" (proper name, anyone??), probably Chuck Stoltz behind the flag, next unknown, Neil Powers. Best regards, Gary PS More photos to come! |
| Name: Brian
Beckmeyer Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: parts unknown Time: 1999-02-24 21:52:17 Comments: Photo # 1,Earl Barnwell,Gary Dinklemen,Charlie Wally,Mike Diaz,Arnold(as per Erich),Erich and maybe Afro? |
| Name: bob ruth Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: las vegas,nv. Time: 1999-02-23 23:30:29 Comments: gary.the big guy with the flag is caveman. |
| Name: Erich
Schweikert Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: BSGK Time: 1999-02-23 11:37:41 Comments: Gary: Most recent picture... The first contra is Earl Barnwell. The french horn in front of me is Arnold(last name unknown). I think the picture was taken at the Randolph, NJ show. The first of 2 shows that we won that day. AAH! the good old days. Erich |
| Name: Bob
Vivalo Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Stanhope, NJ Time: 1999-02-18 19:31:03 Comments: Hey Gary, the most recent photo looks like 1969. I recognized you, Charlie Walley, Mike Diaz and Erich Schweikert. The other photos I can place the year but not too well on where, but here goes. #1 - 1970, maybe World Open at the Manning Bowl; #2 - looks like 1966, don't know where; #3 - 1969, don't know where; #4 - 1970, FORMATION A, don't know where; and #5 - 1970, our USA during the second half of America. Nice photos. Anymore? |
| Name: Jim
Yost Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Little Falls Cadets Time: 1999-02-17 19:56:40 Comments: #2 is the COLOR PRE "AMERICA" circa 1966! (Love that picture!!!) |
| Name: Gary
Dickelman Website: Innovations... Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Arlington, VA Time: 1999-02-15 21:07:18 Comments: Name those Knights!! |
| Name: Tom Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Boston area Time: 1999-02-14 12:26:01 Comments: Picture #1 is Manning Bowl in Lynn, MA - Probably World Open - best guess 1969 or 70 |
| Name: Gary
Dickelman Website: Innovations in Performance Centered Design Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Arlington, VA Time: 1999-02-12 02:25:36 Comments: Name that tune...err...photo...name the year, month, contest, and at least two GKs in the picture. First prize: Two free solder jobs on your horn. Second prize: An original gold-edged BSGK baritone case. Third prize: A leftover GD-to-GF soprano conversion kit (circa 1969.) Write me with your guesses! (Note: Press the 'refresh' button on your browser if you don't get all of the pics the first time.) #1  #2  #3  #4  #5  |
| Name: Tom
Doyle Website: none Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Originally from Newark, now Southern California Time: 1999-02-09 17:32:54 Comments: Just wanted to drop a quick line to say high to any that may remember. Marched with Sac during 63, 64 season, in the solo soprano line. Will always remember the special times we had. A special hello to Danny Murphy, should have guessed your still with the corps. How many people remember your boarding house? I hope all is well. I will always be proud to have been part of one of the greatest corps in the world. |
| Name: Tony
Sepe Website: New Jersey Field Music Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Westfield, NJ Time: 1999-02-06 18:35:26 Comments: Lost Drum Has Been Found. Thank you Joe Fontana for finding and returning my lost drum. This drum is very special to me. It was a gift to me from Georgette Thompson, the widow of the late, great Bobby Thompson. Thank you so much Joe. Tony Sepe & Family. |
| Name: Tom
Shaheen Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: BSGK snare Time: 1999-02-02 19:01:07 Comments: Congrats to Joe Fontana and Joe Silverstein for their super performances at Sky's show. I just finished listening to the recordings and they sound great. |
| Name: Paul Singleton Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Clifton, NJ Time: 1999-02-01 07:31:01 Comments: Just heard that Bobby Thompson is going into the N.J. Hall of Fame - congrat's to BS - his drumlines were exceptional. I'll always remember the trap set - you guys were great! |
| Name: AL COHEN Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Pennsylvania Time: 1999-01-28 20:49:04 Comments: 1/28/99Imagine being around BSGK all my life and now being called a "guest" if this is true I could not be a guest in a better home it is truly an honor to be a part of this fine organization past and present Since 1947 through 1957, from the sixties and back home again in the nineties great to be around old friends and new friends looking forward to playing all the great music this yearAl Cohen |
| Name: Jim
Yost Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Time: 1999-01-27 09:06:18 Comments: You're right. When I was with the alum. corps 90-91-92. Lovis was still playing Bari. He was awsome! I was amazed that Ed hadn't changed a bit...still cool and smooth...he made the sweetest sounds come out of that horn...his vibrato was as smooth as silk. It could put a crying baby to sleep or make a grown man cry! When I marched with him in the 60s he and O'Toole ran the Bari line with BABY JOHN. They kicked our buts in! I remember O'Toole screaming at me as we assembled at Wildwood to get my *&!!"[** Shako straight on my head. I think I paid for that later in another rash of PINK BELLY. Those guys were special to us rookies. We looked up to them as if they were GOLDEN GODS. They really took an interest in the corps and had no tolerance or sympathy for slackers. But I learned that it would take one or two rounds in the BEEHIVE and a march in the NATIONALS to become a golden knight and those guys we looked up to were really our older brothers...mentors, perhaps. We feared them and looked up to them at the same time. Anyway, I bought a new 3-valve horn in '91 which Ed purchased from me (at a bargain). I went on to Melophone. A quiet man, Ed played the horn just like he was back in the 67 corps. Elegant! Jim Yost |
| Name: Know-it-all Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-01-22 18:12:00 Comments: That Jim Yost photo shows the '67 concert with Lovis (is he still alive) stepp'in out to be followed by the rest of the bari trio, Jim O'Toole and Baby John Chalmus. Right? Do you dare to differ? The phantom... Know-it-all... |
| Name: Jim
Yost Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Alum Time: 1999-01-17 23:50:15 Comments: The BIG download from the memories page from Mulligan was the 67 DREAM. I see Mulligan on mellophone front right. Diagonally back to his right is yours truly on 1st Bari. Right next to Mulligan (his right) is Skippy Wright on Fr. Horn and on Skippy's Right is Glen McWhorter also on French Horn. To Glenn's right are Tony Sepe and Don I. on Rudimantals. It was 93 degrees that day and we "beat the temp" on our score!!!..... Jim Yost |
| Name: Bob
Vivalo Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Time: 1999-01-12 17:56:56 Comments: The Jim Yost photo looks like it was taken at the field in Garfield. |
| Name: David
Borck Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Chicago, IL Time: 1999-01-12 13:49:47 Comments: This is an excellent website. And it ought to be, since it represents two excellent corps .. the past and the present Golden Knights. Brings back a lot of memories. BS had some really storming drum lines in the 50's and 60's (when I marched as snare in the Norwood Park corps). Now THAT was rudimental drumming. Bobby Thompson taught them well! Keep up the good work. David Borck |
| Name: Jim
Yost Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: NJ Time: 1999-01-10 20:17:10 Comments: Wanted to say hello, and that I have missed the BSGK association since I left in 1992. When I was a baritone in 66-68 seasons, I had a great time, and wanted to join our alumni corps and rekindle those old memories. I wish you guys the best and hope to see you all in 99. I have some pictures from the 66-67 season and I will post them to you soon 
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| Name: Darth
Vayda Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: A Land Far, Far Away Time: 1998-12-31 02:52:24 Comments: Folks, It's New Years Eve, and I was just reminiscing this past year. Now most of you know that I usually don't have too much to say ("He was a quiet man !") unless I'm doing my Dr. Jackell/Mr. Hyde routine (Hyde's more fun), but being the mild mannered, reporter type, I thought I'd share a few observations with you. First, let me say that I was never in BS back in your heyday, but you guys were good, you won some shows, you won some titles, you won EVERYTHING. So, being from Bayonne, St. Andrew's was always number one (you know, hometown favorite, that kind of stuff). But anyway, that was all long ago. Today, this year, and the last 8 years, I've seen you all, up close and personal. I got to tell you, from the Administration, the instructional staff, to folks in the horn and drum line, the color guard, the honor guard, the majors, from top to bottom, this organization, TODAYS Blessed Sacrament Golden Knights Drum and Bugle Corps is a FIRST RATE CLASS ACT, as fine as you will find anywhere, with good people woven throughout. I just want to say that I'm very honored to have gotten to know you all over the last (or shall I say first) 8 years, and look forward to the next 8, 18, 28... years or however many more are left in this horn. You all, We all, should be very proud of what we have here. Happy New Year and Good Luck in 1999. |
| Name: Crazy Website: Grand Exalted Poobah Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Uranus Time: 1998-12-28 07:27:50 Comments: I can verify that Fred Ruth only had one brother named "Rufus". The guy who is calling himself "Mickey" Ruth is obviously an imposter! For example, he claims that he remembers taking out the garbage with me in Wildwood. Actually, we WERE the garbage! The last time I knew anyone called Mickey in Wildwood, he disappeared with two French-Canadian babes and was never seen again. And he should stop saying bad things about my cousin Ted, or else he better be careful when he opens his mail... Well, there was a guy named Mickey who used to play the flag back in the old days. I sure would like to hear from him. I figure that there could be a chance to get back the 5 bucks I loaned him in 1968. Just in case it might be the same person who disappeared with those two French chicks, I'll just sign off as Le Craze |
| Name: WALT Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1998-12-24 22:19:21 Comments: THIS BROUGHT BACK A LOT OF GREAT MEMORIES |
| Name: Bob
Love Website: Don't have one Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Los Angeles, CA (orig. Old Bridge,NJ) Time: 1998-12-24 00:22:43 Comments: Holy smokes, what a great surprize! I do a search on Drum Corps for the fun of it and find that my old corps has a web page. And, Danny Murphy is the Director! He played contra bass when I marched with BS back between 1964 and early 1967. I haven't checked out all of the categories yet. Although, I did check out the roster. Hoped to see more familiar names. Certainly recognized the Duhiggs and Leonharts ( I'd guess these are offspring). For those of you who don't remember ( and who wouldn't after, let's see, about 30 plus years, I played snare drum with my idol,friend and mentor Rocco Nardelli and Bill Lundy. George Brown came later, along with the Hurley brothers. I could write a novel in this little space.......but, I won't. I sure hope I hear from someone. I'd love to know how some of the guys who marched during my time are doing. This is really great. I will be a frequent visitor. Would love to get back on that gold Ludwig snare drum. But, 3000 miles is just a little too far to comute to rehearsals. Long live the Golden Knights!!! Regards, Bob Love |
| Name: Da
Shrub Website: ELMAN's HomePage Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Bomber Country Time: 1998-12-10 21:32:20 Comments: That sound under the memories page seems very familiar. Don't worry Ping, we still love ya. Atleast ya got the solo you wanted. HA! Maybe we should send this to the Crossmen so they know what they are missing. Or better yet, send this as your audition for another corps. I have never heard such a sweet sound from a mouthpiece. Well, enough bashing on Johnny. Just remember, you are Ping and I am Shrub. Eric "Shrub" Leonhardt |
| Name: eddie
posluszny Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: TAMPA Time: 1998-12-10 10:20:56 Comments: ARE YOU GUYS EVER GOIN TO COME TO TAMPA FOR A SHOW OR ARE THERE ANY CURRENT CD'S OR ALBUMS OUT THERE TO BE PURCHASED. I'D LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE IS. YOU CAN GET ME AT EDDIE51@AOL.COM. ALSO PEGGY SAWICKY GET BACK TO ME , SORRY I HAD A COMPUTER CRASH AND JUST GOT BACK ON LINE. E-MAIL ME SO WE CAN CONTINUE TALK. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND HAPPY NEW YEAR. |
| Name: Mulligan Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: German Hall, Maranellos Time: 1998-12-05 20:19:29 Comments: I think the guy behind me is do it again KEN stein and cymbler is no brains haynes.The guy with the big chin is chinchilla lol. I made copies of the pictures on this home page and will bring them with me to vegas. I will see BOB (rocky racoon)fred and hanna Ruth. I think they will get a kick out of seeing the pics.anybody want to send bob a message put it in here and i'll copy and bring it with me.I chat with a lot of you GKs and miss Wildwood.always missed it when I was there lol |
| Name: MICHAEL
DIAZ Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1998-12-02 18:22:55 Comments: YEAR OF MEMORIES PICTURE IS 1967. |
| Name: Tom
Roca Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Staten Island New York Time: 1998-12-02 12:47:43 Comments: Once again I was very proud to be a member of this fine Alumni Corps It was another performance that makes everyone who ever marched in the corps. also proud to see and here the Knights again. Another fine job by the whole staff for puting together a great show that the whole corps. performed so well throughout the year So to everyone thanks for a great corps and great time we had all year long My answers to the memories picture from Mulligan Sop Tom Roca Rud. Bass Don Internado Tony Cepee Cymbals Pat Haynes Tenor Drum Ralph Charez (facing back field)French horn Skippy Zinc Ray Rowek Melophone Jack Mulligan John Schumacher (Porky}Year 1967 0r 68 |
| Name: MICHAEL
DIAZ Website: BSGK PRIDE Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1998-11-28 15:54:48 Comments: Good old fasion drum & bugle corp.Clean and expressive,from the heart.=THE BS SOUND. I like the little drill we did.I believe it gave the show an extra spark.THANKS' to JAY. |
| Name: Tim
Purcell Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Bass Land Time: 1998-11-27 23:03:17 Comments: I don't want to break my arm patting my/ourself on the back, but... I LOVE THIS CORPS!!! I've been around long enough to know that the heart of This BSGK is GOLDEN. P.S. Young Demko... Relax, you are now Famous! |
| Name: John
Giannullo Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Time: 1998-11-27 22:34:56 Comments: Just wanted to thank all the great people from Blessed Sac for letting me be a part of their terrific organization. It was a wonderful experience to play with such a prideful bunch of guys and girls. special thanks to Joe Silverstein for helping me along with all the music and for bringing me aboard ship.... Johnny G. |
| Name: Dan Caso Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Jersey Shore Time: 1998-11-26 23:08:44 Comments: Since I'm one of the pathetic souls with nothing else to do at 11 pm at night but check the G.K. Web Page, I say, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK and PARTY ON GOLDEN KNIGHTS. |
| Name: Brian
Beckmeyer Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Time: 1998-11-26 22:45:40 Comments: Golden Knight pride was evident in Plymouth Mass.It is,and always will be my honor to be a member of the GOLDEN KNIGHTS. |
| Name: Joe
Silverstein Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Back from Plymouth,Ma Time: 1998-11-26 22:44:10 Comments: Once again another great performance and great time by the best people in Drum Corps you could ever want to be with. What a car ride back and forth to Plymouth. Rocky,Charlie V, John G, and myself. We never stopped laughing. Until next time. |
| Name: Tom
Shaheen aka Jumbo Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: BSGK snare 1998 Time: 1998-11-24 16:32:37 Comments: Nice web page Tony, it's been great so far being with the corps. Super job in Plymouth! |
| Name: BILL
MOORE Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1998-11-23 18:41:38 Comments: Congratulations everybody on a very successful & fun weekend! It was truly a group effort, & we can all be proud of the performance in the parade & on the floor. Drum Line sounds GREAT...even a little intimidating! EXCELLENT balance in all sections of the horn line. SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL THE "NEW" GUYS, & THE OUT OF STATE CREW....TOM & DAVE ON SNARE...ED, BUZZY, LOU & JERRY...& A SPECIAL THANKS & WELCOME TO MIKE D., PAT, JOHNNY, BILLY, KENNY & MIKE L. SEE Y'ALL AT THE PARTY, OR/& REHEARSAL IN JAN. GREAT SEASON! THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK & ALL THE GOOD TIMES! MUCH LOVE! BILL |
| Name: Michael
Diaz Website: Plymouth Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Rochelle Park NJ Time: 1998-11-22 18:57:43 Comments: What a great time my family and I had at Plymouth.It was the First time they saw the corp perform.After so many years of telling them how great the corp was and of the great friendships I developed, and the great times, they were not disapointed.They were very impressed.I want to thank everyone for the kind treatment given to my family.I proud to be a member of BSGK. |
| Name: Phil
Grierson Website: Bayside Brass Sr. Drum & Bugle Corps Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Florida Time: 1998-11-20 12:54:44 Comments: Keep up the good work in the tradition of old drum & bugle corps. |
| Name: Arnold
De Trolio Website: Referred by: Yahoo! From: Whippany,N.J.07981 Time: 1998-11-14 23:20:23 Comments: It was really good to find sac on the net. I grew up on North 10 street and first ave. in Newark . As a little boy in the summer I couldn't wait for the weekend to see my favorite Drum Corp Blessed Sacrament Golden Knights come to my corner and practice and then march in to Newark School Stadium. |
| Name: Eva
Harris Cleveland Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Poughkeepsie,New York Time: 1998-11-14 16:03:46 Comments: I was better known as "Poughkeepsie" when I joined the Blessed Sacrament Golden Knights in 1972.When our hometown corps "The Poughkeepsie Pacers" disbanded I choose to march with B.S. because of the great honor and prestige that went along with being a member of this drum corps. While many of my friends went to other corps such as The Bridgemen, The Hurricanes,and the Muchachos I was exceptionally thankful that I had choosen Blessed Sacrament. My mother as many of you will remember was totally dedicated to drive the 92 mile{ one way trip }6 days aweek for practices. I will treasure the experience and memories I had as a corps member forever.It truly taught me discipline and commitment. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those people who opened their homes and extended their hospitality to me during those times. I only regret not keeping in closer contact with alot of you. I hope when there is another reunion I will be contacted because I am dissappointed that I was not for the last two.Thanks and hope to hear from some of you soon! We'll be looking forward to seeing the Alumni corps on the field in 1999!!!! |
| Name: Joe &
Elaine Shovlin Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Golden Knights '75 & St. Rose of Lima Time: 1998-11-08 20:42:32 Comments: Web site looks great! Glad to hear that the Corps is going strong. Hope to catch you at a future date. Best of Luck |
| Name: SUNNY
& AL COHEN Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Pennsylvania Time: 1998-11-05 14:07:49 Comments: You can reach Al or me at either: cohen-su@blankrome.com (office) or at home: sunnyalcohen@webtv.com Hope to year from all the other "old folks" soon 11/5/98 |
| Name: Mike
II Website: ORHS Drumline Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: TX Time: 1998-10-24 03:19:59 Comments: Hey!You guys sound really cool..liked your site. |
| Name: Jerry
Hernandez Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: St. Rocco's Cadets Brooklyn NY Time: 1998-10-20 21:13:08 Comments: does anybody know what happened to John Chalmus? Is he playing trombone in the NYC subway system? |
| Name: Dewey
Smith/Bonnie Knapp Website: In-Plant Graphics Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Brooklawn, NJ, (originally from Reading,PA) Time: 1998-10-19 14:12:08 Comments: Hi Guys! I was browsing for Dewey, he was a bit curious about the BS Website he heard so much about. Well, let me tell you how impressed I was when I looked it over!! It looks even better than that other Drum Corps that wears, (Gr---). I was so taken, I printed up a lot of the pages, even the emails, and took them home for Dewey to look at. He sat there with a smile as he read about this person or that person. The stories poured out about the "Good 'ol Days", sound familiar?? Anyway, those of you that know me, know I did not grow up being a part of the Drum Corps. As a matter of fact, I've only been going for the past 3 years. I already feel like I've known some of you Forever! I love the music, the people and the parties, (even the bus trips from Hell!). I look forward to being with you guys for quite some time to come. The speech that I read here from Tim O'Brien even brought tears to my eyes, (Dewey laughed at me, but I could see that he was touched, too.) Thanks guys for the warmth, the fun, the friendship, but even more important, "pass the pizza & the beer!" (only kidding... I wouldn't trade BS for anyother Corps-Love you guys!). If anyone would like to drop Dewey an email send it to my attention: Bonnie Knapp at: bknapp@napco.com. I will make sure he gets it. Keep up the good work. -Bonnie |
| Name: SUNNY
COHEN Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: PA Time: 1998-10-07 13:22:44 Comments: IF ANYONE WOULD LIKE TO GET IN TOUCH WITH JIM McCONKEY HERE IS HIS E-MAIL - HE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU - MUSKEETEER@JUNO.COM 10/7/98 SUNNY & AL COHEN |
| Name: r sexton Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: nj Time: 1998-10-03 21:11:43 Comments: Saw you today in the hazlet parade. You are GREAT. It's like it was 30 years ago. the drum line is still playing Bobby Thompson drum arrangements and the horn line is playing arrangements from l964. I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!You guys are still on top. Too bad you could never beat St. Pat's drum line. |
| Name: Peggy
Sawicki Torres Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: E. Brunswick, NJ Time: 1998-10-03 19:26:41 Comments: Saw you guys today in Hazlet and let me tell you, it brought back such great memories. It's as if we were still at the Preview of Champions in Roosevelt Stadium in Jersey City. It's great to see that you still remain a "drum corps" instead of the "marching bands" they have today. "Witchcraft" still really gets me. Can't wait to see you again either in competition or exhibition. Thanks for the memories!!! |
| Name: Michael
Carlson Website: Referred by: Yahoo! From: Carson City, NV Time: 1998-09-25 04:11:52 Comments: Never let the spirit die! |
| Name: Mickey Ruth Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Somers Point, NJ Time: 1998-09-22 20:47:10 Comments: Who's this guy who says he's Fred Ruth? My brother was an only child. Also, Crazy from Oregon, I was sure that I was going to see his name in the paper. Imagine my surprise when I saw Ted Kazynkski's picture. I was sure it was going to be my old best friend Craze . My memories of Wildwood include doughnuts in the dresser drawer and emptying the garbage at the Garden State with Craze. |
| Name: Drew
Kellas Website: Rochester Crusaders Referred by: Yahoo! From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Time: 1998-09-21 13:57:48 Comments: Well organized site. Have you guys ever considered attending the G.A.S. reunions in May each year? It's in Toronto this year and we expect to see many people who marched in the fifties, sixties and seventies there. There are performances by various choruses (formerly corps), corps, and an individual and ensemble competition/exhibition. Should be a blast. If you want more info, Email me and I'll put you in touch with the right people. Glad to see your organization is still active. Best wishes for the future. Drew Kellas, Rochester Crusaders, Contra 1996, Tenors 1997 - 'til my hands fall off and I can't lift my feet any more. |
| Name: Fred Ruth Website: Referred by: Yahoo! From: Newark/Las Vegas Time: 1998-09-17 16:28:59 Comments: I was in Wildwood in June and it was great seeing everyone. I had a great time as usual. The corps sounded great. Keep up the good work. I'll probably see you next year. Say hello Ray Doodle and Yonush. |
| Name: Joe
Landing Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: New Jersey Time: 1998-09-05 02:14:30 Comments: I was a member for a breif time during the winter of 71. However the travel became to much. No one ever took the field like Sac. You could feel the cockiness yet love the spirit and showmanship. I for one would like to see it come back. Also I like other Alumni of this Great corp. see what the Bridgemen are attempting and believe it to be a step in the right direction. Why not bring back the Greatest Names in Drum Corps. History. Back to thier Glory and at the same time give the activity a much needed shot in the arm . There are plenty of others that would like to see this also happen and plenty of help is to be had. Just by sounding off the horns watch how come a running. I am truly enjoying this page. Now lets start a junior corp. again. Oh Yeah put in some more of the old pictures from the Championship Years. Thanks Joe N Jersey. |
| Name: Michael
A Diaz Website: Back to Sac Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Rochelle Park Time: 1998-09-02 20:49:48 Comments: I'm glad to be back with the corp.The shamrock show was very impresive.Everyone who performed was either too loud or classless.BS has a sweet sound.Well rounded, no one section over powering the other. The only differance from the corp of the past and now is the gray hairs[or no hair at all] and the pot bellies. |
| Name: eddie
posluszny (puzzy) Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: florida Time: 1998-09-02 20:08:59 Comments: thank god some of the old corps are still around. i hope their music is just as good as it was backin the 60's. i was fortunate to be around at that time a it was just great. i was in ST PATS OF JERSEY CITY, BACK IN 64,65. if anyone is out there and would like to chat about those old times in ST PATS just get me at eddie51 @aol.com. gotta go 4 now but i'll be back. good luck to all those in SAC in their season. |
| Name: Bob Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Yachats, Oregon 97498-0542 Time: 1998-08-29 17:27:20 Comments: WOW! SAC really is back! Great page - it brings back a flood of memories. Good to see some familiar old timers are still involved, such as "Yanoosh and Emma" Demko and Don "Intro"donato. Bill Pusey played some great solos. I wonder if Al Cohen still wears white bucks... I also wonder how many people know how Danny Murphy got his scar. I hope some of the other old timers find out about this page and contact each other. SAC is back, but did it ever really leave our hearts and memories? I can still remember fragments of some of the States in Wildwood (mostly some of those rare and brief periods of sobriety). I welcome messages from any who want to write and get re-aquainted. Keep on keepin' on! P.S.- I gave up collecting ears a long time ago... In Your Heart... -Crazy |
| Name: Mass.
Drum Corps Hall of Fame Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Boston area Time: 1998-08-29 11:21:14 Comments: The Mass. Drum Corps Hall of Fame Committee is pleased and honored to inform you that three (3) New Jerseyites are to be inducted into the Mass. Drum Corps Hall of Fame on April 9, 1999 at Florian Hall in Dorchester, MA: Mr. Ralph Pace of Blue Rock, Mr. Jim Donnelly of St. Vincent's Cadets, and Mr. Bobby Thompson of the Blessed Sacrament Golden Knights. This 29th day of August 1998, The Committee |
| Name: Tom
(Roadmonkey) Giove Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Paradise Pa. Time: 1998-08-23 11:25:24 Comments: Hi guys, Don't think any of you would remember me, but I remember many fond memories of your corps. I was a member of the Boston Crusaders.(1969,70 & 71) I was glad to hear that Blessed Sac had organized an alumni corps. I'm going to the DCA finals in Allentown and will also attend the alumni show....I am aware that St.Joes will be there and also the non-other than the "Boston Crusaders" but I was told that BSGK wouldn't....Is that true?????? *SAD*....This year will truely be a reunion for me since I haven't seen most of the guys since the late 70S Well I got my two cents in and hope to see you all in the near future Good Luck Tom (Roadmonkey) Giove BAC |
| Name: Drumnut63 Website: Referred by: Yahoo! From: New Jersey Time: 1998-08-18 20:17:17 Comments: I can't believe I found your page. This is my first try at a computer. I was in drum corp from the 5th grade until I was drafted in l966.I was in the best drum line in the east,the Saint Patrick's Cadets of Jersey City. I learned to drum from the great Bobby Thompson. We consistantly beat SAC, Garfield etc. in drumming but always wound up 4th as a corp. We rarely won but boy do I have a lot of great memories. This is a great page. I'll be back. |
| Name: Tom
Davis Website: N/A Referred by: AOL From: South Boston,MA. Time: 1998-08-14 04:26:24 Comments: "You Have A Great WEB PAGE And Great SOUND". PS: I have ben out of DrumCorps along long time imarche with a CYO corps Back in the 50s&60s the name of the corps was Our Lady of Assumption Cadets from East Boston,MA. I played a Soprano Horn we were in CYO&Easton Mass.Cir. and had a GREAT GREAT TIME |
| Name: Vinnie
DeVincenzo Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Newark, N.J. Time: 1998-08-13 19:00:21 Comments: I never thought I'd see the day when I was so happy to see the Golden Knights' colorful uniforms. It's been over 30 years!!! Back in the 60's I marched with St. Lucy's Cadets from Newark and competed with Blessed Sacrement. I loved your music then and still listen to it now. If you know where I can buy old recordings that have been transfered to tape or CD, let me know. Say hi to Danny Murphy for me. He may not remember who I am but remind him we whipped his butt in a friendly football game. I've been living in Florida for the past 25 years and don't get to see much drum corps. So here I am surfing the net and I find you guys. If I'm ever back in N.J. I'd love to see your corps. Thanks for a bit of nastalgia. |
| Name: Lou
DeMarco Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Oyster Bay Long Island Time: 1998-08-05 22:43:57 Comments: Marched with the corps briefly during the 69 & 70 seasons. Back then I was commuting from Philadelphia with Pat and Fran Haynes. It is nice to know that the corps is still together and doing well. Good Luck!! |
| Name: PEGGY
SAWICKI TORRES & BOB SEXTON Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: East Brunswick, New Jersey Time: 1998-08-03 12:08:44 Comments: Boy, does this bring back some of the best times of my life. Bob and I were in St. Patrick's Cadets in the early 60's. We competed against you guys (we never beat you, but we sure had fun). Our drum line was surpurb but we lacked a good horn line (Of course, the color guard was outstanding). Lots of luck for the rest of the season!! |
| Name: SACH Website: Referred by: Net Search From: N.J. Time: 1998-07-25 22:02:48 Comments: was privileged to march the full year of "72". the 2 week tour was rough as a newby: but marching with the best was worth it. would really like to see some pics. of U.S.open, especially the horn line in "72" SAC FOREVER!! |
| Name: John
Krein Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Apalachin, NY Time: 1998-07-23 10:52:31 Comments: Glad to see the Knights are still alive. I've been retired from there for a long time (active from 1949 until I went over-age on 5/4/58). Best wishes for continued success on the field, as well as fun and friendship at all times. |
| Name: Buzzy
Bergdoll Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Hanson MA (St. Kevins Emerald Knights 57-64 F.H.) Time: 1998-07-13 22:18:23 Comments: Just want to let you guys know how much I enjoyed playing with such a great hornline last Saturday in Belleville. You really know how to turn it on when it counts... you always have. I thought it was the 'BALLZ'. You guys are a real class act... and you sure know how to party...can we hear that tape again? I want to send a special thank you to Brian Beckmeyer and his lovely wife Laura for a Friday night Eddie Hayward and I will always remember. Everything was perfect!!! And to Danny, Timmy, Maureen and Dennis (ok, so I look like George Castanza) thanks for the memories, stories and keeping us laughing. I felt so proud playing in your soprano line. I'd put you guys up against anybody. And to Rocky...you sure kicked some ass and lifted everybody's level when you played your solos...nice job. See you at Reilly's on the 22nd. Buzzy |
| Name: Bill
Reid Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Time: 1998-07-06 19:56:13 Comments: Amazing as I was searching for a sofware product - Golden -and this page popped up. Brings back many wonderful memories of my times with St. Pat's of Jersey City. A superb percussion section which never got the chance to play with a championship brass section - though we HAD FUN ! Still have some Stetson Richmond tapes including 63 GK at Union City - just a superb sound and show. GK ranks in my all-time top 10 list with the current kinpins - Blue Devils and others. Ah Memories ! Thanks. One last point - consider a tribute on your page to the cultivator of your great drumlines - the late great Bobby Thompson - one of the true all-time movers and shakers ( GK, St. Pat's, Syracuse ) |
| Name: Gary
Dickelman Website: Innovations in Performance Centered Design Referred by: Net Search From: Arlington, Virginia Time: 1998-07-03 02:57:52 Comments: Terrific to find a *real* drum corps on the web...and surprised to see so many familiar names still in the ranks...(and still alive).... Best wishes this season and always - Gary Dickelman BSGK 1968-71 |
| Name: Jim
Morgan Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Las Vegas Nevada Time: 1998-06-29 01:57:46 Comments: What a "very" pleasant suprise to see your corps on the Internet. The last time I heard from Blessed Sac was in 1970 VFW Nationals. I marched with the Black Knights from Belleville Illinois in 1971 where we finished 12th in Finals. That was my next to last show ever. I have enjoyed some of the old "fleetwood" recordings. I wish they were still around. There was a lot of good music recorded on their label and I would like to have some of them back. Good to know you are still alive. All my best for continued success. Jim Morgan |
| Name: Mary
Jo Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: N.J. originally Newark Time: 1998-06-07 03:10:12 Comments: This site brought back lots of great memories!! I was in the Woodsider Color Guard from Newark. It was great reading all the history and listening to "InThe Still of The Night" it was always my favorite. But you should also put the music for "It Was Just One of Those Things". We use to hear that song a lot because whenever Blessed Sacrament would win they would play that song in retreat!! And since they would always win needless to say we would hear it at every retreat!!!! Great site.... |
| Name: Buddy
Murphy Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Boston Time: 1998-06-02 21:39:27 Comments: Great Web Site.... I marched with the Boston Crusaders in 69,70,71,72 I'm looking for recordings of Blessed Sac and Boston Crusaders in 69,70..... We had great times with you guys Good Luck |
| Name: Daniel
J. Drolsum Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Denver, Colorado Time: 1998-05-22 09:58:31 Comments: I remember "Blessed Sac" from when I was a kid playing/marching in the Purple Knights Drum and Bugle Corps, Rockford, Illinois. I'm sure I saw them compete at one of the National Championships I attended. I'll never forget that drum line of theirs!! From there I went on to Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa, and became the drum instructor to the Colt 45. Drum and Bugle Corps from 1967 to 1973. I remember in the early 60's buy LP's of Blessed Sacrament (I'm sure I still have them somewhere) and listing to them for hours on my old phonograph! Looking back, I'm sure Blessed Sacrament was the" state of the art" for Drum Corps in the 1960's and set the standard that was adopted by such Chicago Corps as The Vanguard, The Cavaliers and The Royal Airs. This goes back a ways! Needless to say, "Blessed Sac" had an influence on my life! Thank You!! Dan Drolsum |
| Name: Jim
Sweeney Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Dubuque, Iowa Time: 1998-05-18 23:10:43 Comments: I really dug you guys in the late 60's, early 70's. Now, if I ever win the lottery, I think I'll start a senior corp and go on tour for one season only. What a rush!!!!! Enjoy your web site immensely, as well as other drum corps. The Colts Drum & Bugle Corps of Dubuque, Iowa, celebrates their 35th anniversay this June 19th and 20th. Peace. |
| Name: New Jersey
Drum Corps Hall of Fame Committee Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: New Jersey Time: 1998-05-02 21:56:17 Comments: The New Jersey Drum Corps Hall of Fame is honored to announce the impending inductions of the following individuals to the New Jersey Drum Corps Hall of Fame on Friday, September 25, 1998 at the KofC Hall in Union, NJ: Florence & J.B. Bernert, Sr. - Audubon Bon Bons, James Costello - Hawthorne Caballeros, James D'Amico - Hawthorne Caballeros, Fred Dooley - Blessed Sacrament Golden Knights, John Leonhardt - Blessed Sacrament Golden Knights, Rev. T.J. Finnegan - St. Joe's of Newark, Bishop Robert F. Garner - Blessed Sacrament Golden Knights, Bill Hayes - Hawthorne Caballeros, William 'The Chief' Kemmerer - Garfield Cadets, Michael 'Mickey' Petrone - St. Vincents Cadets, James Russo - St. Lucy's Cadets and Most Reverend Edward Wojtycha - St. Vincents Cadets |
| Name: Phil Adams Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Charleston, SC Time: 1998-05-02 21:45:07 Comments: Great page! |
| Name: Ed
(Whitey) Lueders Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Boulder Time: 1998-04-30 22:03:02 Comments: Thanks to everyone who got in touch with me. I flushed AOL on the 10th of this month and it's taken me this long to get back on line with the new address. I'm hoping to get out that way this summer. Can't wait to here some real drum corps! Does anyone know the whereabouts of Ronnie Brennan? |
| Name: Tim
Campbell Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: NJ Time: 1998-04-24 17:25:45 Comments: Tony, I'd just like to thank you for posting the photo of "Baby John" and myself on the page. Has anyone heard from him lately? I'm alive and well and still playing and teaching the Caballeros. I'll try to get down and sit in with you guys, provided Danny Murphy doesn't hit me too much! It's not like I don't know the music! Good Luck, see you during the season. Tim |
| Name: Dorothea
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