2,998 Civilians Killed on 9-11
4,146 US Military Killed in Iraq War
2,402 Killed at Pearl Harbor
7,863 Killed at Gettysburg
58,256 Inscribed Names on Vietnam Wall
16,592 Killed in Vietnam Peak Year 1968
849 Killed in Iraq Peak Year 2004
20 Marines Killed in Iraq in Recent 12 Months
25 Marines Killed in US Motorcycle Accidents in Same 12 Months
5,000 Approximate Kurds Killed in Halabja Gas Attack
41,059 Killed on US Roads in 2007
2 million Died of Aids in 2007
418 Murdered in Detroit in 2006
822 US Military Killed in Iraq in 2006
Monday, December 29, 2008
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Christmas Letter 2008
There were no cards and letters after Jeannie passed away before Christmas last year . A year later it isn’t much easier. I’ve put it off, and put it off again. Finally here it is, well after the deadline for regular mail.
In March I moved from California to Arizona, where I’m trying to be of some help to my mother, who at 94 remains in her own home. I get at least as much from this as does she.
I’ve completed three books, Jeannie’s Book, a collection of the photographs of Jean Marie Kjos, Murphy’s Little Recipe Book (self explanatory), and the American Le Mans Series 2007 Season Yearbook. The last is a consequence of my ongoing (since 1999) coverage of that international racing series. I’m working on another publishing project – not yet ready for the light of day.
I edit and write two on-line sites, The Last Turn Clubhouse and Murphy the Bear, in addition to the blog you’re reading. Here are some snapshots of Jeannie at ALMS events over the years. And here is a small gallery of her photographs.
You’d think a little Christmas update would be a breeze, wouldn’t you?
Heather is in her second year at William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota. This past summer she participated in the George Washington University Law School’s Munich Intellectual Property Summer Program with courses at the Munich Intellectual Property Law Center and the Max Planck Institute. Beginning this term, along with her course work, she is a legal researcher for a professor at the college.
Courtney completed her Masters at the University of North Carolina in the spring and then joined the faculty of the United States Military Academy at West Point teaching military history. She will be promoted to Major in January, and has begun her Doctoral dissertation. Husband Dave is also at West Point, Executive Officer of the Center for Enhanced Performance. A first child for them – and a first grandchild for me – will arrive next summer. Oh, and Porky the pug is a recent addition to the family.
Ashley left the Army in April, then spent some time in Chicago, where he has many friends from Drake University. Now in Duluth, Minnesota, he’s been writing, including music and concert reviews.
Jim Miller and Ken Kjos helped out with Last Turn Clubhouse race coverage at Long Beach, Salt Lake City, and Monterey, as did Kelly Wechsler with lodging at Road America . I was able to stay with Courtney and Dave near West Point for Lime Rock, and LTC writer Mike Callahan and I shared lodging for Sebring and Petit Le Mans. With Jeannie no longer by my side, that help and companionship was very much appreciated. Without it, continuing my ALMS coverage in 2008 would have been much more difficult.
I’m getting some equilibrium in what has been a tough year. My thanks to family and many friends who have help that happen.
Have a Merry Christmas – or other festival you might celebrate – and a very Happy New Year!
Tom
In March I moved from California to Arizona, where I’m trying to be of some help to my mother, who at 94 remains in her own home. I get at least as much from this as does she.
I’ve completed three books, Jeannie’s Book, a collection of the photographs of Jean Marie Kjos, Murphy’s Little Recipe Book (self explanatory), and the American Le Mans Series 2007 Season Yearbook. The last is a consequence of my ongoing (since 1999) coverage of that international racing series. I’m working on another publishing project – not yet ready for the light of day.
I edit and write two on-line sites, The Last Turn Clubhouse and Murphy the Bear, in addition to the blog you’re reading. Here are some snapshots of Jeannie at ALMS events over the years. And here is a small gallery of her photographs.
You’d think a little Christmas update would be a breeze, wouldn’t you?
Heather is in her second year at William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota. This past summer she participated in the George Washington University Law School’s Munich Intellectual Property Summer Program with courses at the Munich Intellectual Property Law Center and the Max Planck Institute. Beginning this term, along with her course work, she is a legal researcher for a professor at the college.
Courtney completed her Masters at the University of North Carolina in the spring and then joined the faculty of the United States Military Academy at West Point teaching military history. She will be promoted to Major in January, and has begun her Doctoral dissertation. Husband Dave is also at West Point, Executive Officer of the Center for Enhanced Performance. A first child for them – and a first grandchild for me – will arrive next summer. Oh, and Porky the pug is a recent addition to the family.
Ashley left the Army in April, then spent some time in Chicago, where he has many friends from Drake University. Now in Duluth, Minnesota, he’s been writing, including music and concert reviews.
Jim Miller and Ken Kjos helped out with Last Turn Clubhouse race coverage at Long Beach, Salt Lake City, and Monterey, as did Kelly Wechsler with lodging at Road America . I was able to stay with Courtney and Dave near West Point for Lime Rock, and LTC writer Mike Callahan and I shared lodging for Sebring and Petit Le Mans. With Jeannie no longer by my side, that help and companionship was very much appreciated. Without it, continuing my ALMS coverage in 2008 would have been much more difficult.
I’m getting some equilibrium in what has been a tough year. My thanks to family and many friends who have help that happen.
Have a Merry Christmas – or other festival you might celebrate – and a very Happy New Year!
Tom
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