Geneva Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 sadly, I believe all three are no longer with us... from the Grey knight post Crusaders 1965roy hodgson - wayne searles - george grau Wayne was hit by a car while helping his daughter and son-in-law (Empire Statesmen) move George was one of the first from that corps to pass - quite a few years ago Not 100% sure on Roy, but I'm pretty sure he passed a short time ago after spending the last 40 years playing taps for the Legion Thanks for the background info, Tom. It makes me feel old to know they have all passed. I was starting my first season in the Appleknockers junior corps in the Fall of 1965 when this photo from the Sunday Democrat and Chronicle caught my eye. It was always a source of local pride to know that the national champions were just down the road. The next summer at Aquinas Stadium for the NY/Canadian Championships, I remember playing with Geneva for one of the largest "wall to wall" drum corps crowds in my memory. I am sure that the biggest draw was to see the defending national champions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ywpkm0 Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Thanks for the background info, Tom. It makes me feel old to know they have all passed. I was starting my first season in the Appleknockers junior corps in the Fall of 1965 when this photo from the Sunday Democrat and Chronicle caught my eye. It was always a source of local pride to know that the national champions were just down the road. The next summer at Aquinas Stadium for the NY/Canadian Championships, I remember playing with Geneva for one of the largest "wall to wall" drum corps crowds in my memory. I am sure that the biggest draw was to see the defending national champions. I remember seeing them in the spring of 1965 at an indoor show at the War Memorial in Rochester. We all knew there was something really special going on with that corps. I would love to hear that corps live one more time. They were an inspiration to me. I would play that Fleetwood 1965 NYS American Legion Championship record over and over. I still have it, but it's so hard to hear with all of the wear and tear. You were so lucky, Tom Peashey, to be in the right place, at the right time, to be in one of the all time legend drum corps.. That's a great picture Geoff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomPeashey Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 I remember seeing them in the spring of 1965 at an indoor show at the War Memorial in Rochester. We all knew there was something really special going on with that corps. I would love to hear that corps live one more time. They were an inspiration to me. I would play that Fleetwood 1965 NYS American Legion Championship record over and over. I still have it, but it's so hard to hear with all of the wear and tear. You were so lucky, Tom Peashey, to be in the right place, at the right time, to be in one of the all time legend drum corps.. That's a great picture Geoff! Yes indeed... I was very fortunate... '65 was special... I could play every note of the show today without even thinking about it... Little known fact: the first field contest of the year was in Batavia... following the show, I was driving Dick Hoppe's VW bug home and was run off of I490 in the Town of Gates the week I490 opened by a drunk... I rolled the bug end over end and hit the Howard Rd. Bridge... I missed the second show of the year in Hamilton while I recovered and gained a bad back for the rest of my life... Hop only had some bruised ribs... but the rest of the season was most memorable as was the remains of Hoppe's bug... not much left of it... it did not survive the trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golde Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 Here ya go Fellas!......whos who of the drum corps scene in Rochester! !!!!!! NOW IF i COULD JUST FIGURE HOW TO POST THE PIC ON HERE INSTEAD OF LINKING IT! PHOTO HERE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geneva Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 Here ya go Fellas!......whos who of the drum corps scene in Rochester! !!!!!! NOW IF i COULD JUST FIGURE HOW TO POST THE PIC ON HERE INSTEAD OF LINKING IT!PHOTO HERE We wore those uniforms in the Appleknockers from 1965-67. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennTux Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 Here ya go Fellas!......whos who of the drum corps scene in Rochester! !!!!!! NOW IF i COULD JUST FIGURE HOW TO POST THE PIC ON HERE INSTEAD OF LINKING IT!PHOTO HERE Hope this helps.......... Images/pictures in posts, How to put pictures in a post thread (on DCP) http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/forums/inde...howtopic=104608 one answer http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/forums/inde...showtopic=99685 another http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/forums/inde...showtopic=97412 another http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/forums/inde...showtopic=94194 another http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/forums/inde...showtopic=91262 and even the one I asked...(all the way back on Dec 17 2005) http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/forums/inde...showtopic=73399 Hope one or more of these are helpful... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donincardona Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 Hope this helps..........Images/pictures in posts, How to put pictures in a post thread (on DCP) http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/forums/inde...howtopic=104608 one answer http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/forums/inde...showtopic=99685 another http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/forums/inde...showtopic=97412 another http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/forums/inde...showtopic=94194 another http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/forums/inde...showtopic=91262 and even the one I asked...(all the way back on Dec 17 2005) http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/forums/inde...showtopic=73399 Hope one or more of these are helpful... WOW!!! everybody is circumventing the queen. it's anarchy. and tony you are aiding and abetting. there could very well be some kewpie's being handed out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYSkyliner Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 (edited) WOW!!! everybody is circumventing the queen. it's anarchy. and tony you are aiding and abetting. there could very well be some kewpie's being handed out. The DON is right. ALL pictures are to be submitted to Nanci. SHE is the one who posts the pictures. This is HER thread and she determines what pictures are posted. When you send her a picture give her the background on it. The *Guess Who* Mailbox This is where you send your photos to. Just click on the big black letters, Nanci will do the rest. This message goes out to "Geneva" and "GOLDE". And Tony (as usual) you should know been. Edited October 26, 2010 by NYSkyliner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbalaya Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 Yo, Golde (the 'e' is pronounced 'a').......great to see ya posting here............welcome to the jungle Here ya go Fellas!......whos who of the drum corps scene in Rochester! !!!!!! NOW IF i COULD JUST FIGURE HOW TO POST THE PIC ON HERE INSTEAD OF LINKING IT!PHOTO HERE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairbear Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 WOW!!! everybody is circumventing the queen. it's anarchy. and tony you are aiding and abetting. there could very well be some kewpie's being handed out. Me and Don ain't gettin 'em! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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