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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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