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Last Monday was a Memorial Day to remember. Dan
Burton was able to put Rissa Stackhouse in touch with William
Callaham, John’s younger brother. Bill allowed as how they’d had
a storage unit break-in many years ago in which the medal and
other stuff was stolen. Get this! Rissa lives in Citrus Heights
and Bill lives in Sacramento, which I guess is sorta like La Mesa
and San Diego. Says Rissa, “I cannot tell you what an angel on
earth you are. Handing that medal over to his son was so amazing,
especially after learning the story of it being stolen and my
mother winding up with it. We both cried and I felt like I had
known him for years.”
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But, wait -- there's more!! Rick Layton '71 shares pages from
Pony League programs that show John Callaham Sr as a manager. We
all know about The School With All The Catchers, but it's
mind-boggling to see Ed Herrmann and Bob Boone on the same Pony
League team and Tim Blackwell on another. They all went on to
careers in the Big Leagues. Click HERE and
be amazed.
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COLTS IN THE NEWS
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From the June 3, 1961 San Diego Union
Bruce graduated from Crawford in 1964. He's probably a Chemistry
Professor Emeritus from a well-known university now.
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From the May 30, 1966 Evening Tribune
Bill Kronberger '59, I suspect, went on to become a successful
lawyer. Last I knew he was living in Ketcham, Idaho.
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From the May 29, 1971 Evening Tribune
Dave was a '71 Colt.
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From the June 4, 1971 San Diego Union
Dori (or is it Dory?) was the Crawford High winner of the
Union-Tribune high school journalism award. She graduated in
1971.
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BELATED OBITUARIES
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Kenneth Hull “Bodie” McCoy ’71 passed away
peacefully on September 27, 2025. Bodie had an enduring love for
the ocean. Growing up surfing, he carried that passion into
adulthood, embracing what he called "Surfing Love”. He found great
joy in long walks, but above all, he cherished moments spent with
his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
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Mary Gale Rogers died January 10, 2025. She
was a great help to me over the years researching on the
internet. I enjoyed chatting with her at some of the Colt get
togethers at the Amigo Spot way back when.
