The PJA AIG - 3/22/2018

Published: Thu, 03/22/18

The AIG 3/22/2018 (All in Group)

"Once a PJ, Always a PJ"

Ronald Keith Taylor
July 28, 1953 – March 16, 2018

   Former Baggs, Wyoming resident, Ronald Keith Taylor died on Friday, March 16, 2018 at the home of friends in Dixon, Wyoming. He was 64. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held in the spring.
   Ronald Keith Taylor was born the son of Milford Keith and Rita Joan (Stranc) Taylor on July 28, 1953 in Buffalo, New York. He spent his childhood on military bases throughout the world. He graduated from West Seneca Senior High School with the class of 1971 and from Buffalo State College in 1975 with a degree in biology.
   In January 1976, Ron entered active duty with the United States Air Force. His military career spanned twenty years with duty stations in Iceland and Spain to name a few. In 1989, Ron earned a Master’s Degree in Management from Webster University. One of his greatest sources of pride and accomplishments was becoming a Pararescueman. Ron was honorably discharged in May of 1996.
   Ron completed his education at a Physician’s Assistant school in Arnold, Maryland. He worked for various hospitals and clinics including: John Hopkins in Baltimore, MD; Noyes Health Care Center in Baggs, WY; Fruita Health West in Fruita, Colorado; and Cedar Pointe Health Urgent Care and Family Practice in Fruita, Colorado.
   On July 2, 1982, Ron married Linda Newman and gained a readymade family. The couple celebrated 36 wonderful years of marriage this year.
In his spare time, Ron enjoyed long distance bicycle touring, swimming and martial arts. Above all, he was a devoted husband and loving father and grandfather.
   Ron is survived by his wife, Linda Taylor of Fruita, CO; two sons, Scott Colby of Steamboat Springs, CO and Casey Colby of Las Vegas, NV; one daughter, Krista Colby of Steamboat Springs, CO; his mother, Rita Taylor of Lancaster, NY; two brothers, Mark Taylor of Ransomville, NY and Eric Taylor of Marilla, NY; and one sister, Luanne Jarosz of Lancaster, NY. He is further survived by two grandchildren, Elise and Jason Colby.
   Ron was preceded in death by his father, Milford Taylor.
   In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made in Ron’s memory to the Little Snake River Valley EMS Service in care of Grant Mortuary.

If you have pictures, stories, videos to email them to;
[email protected]
For a slideshow and eulogy for Ron's service.

Remembering Jolly 51

King 11 Site Angel Dedication

April 5th 2018 - Followed by PJ Graduation April 6th

History:
Shortly after the crash of King 11 (April 2nd,1986) a metal plaque along with a plastic “Angel of Mercy” was placed at the site to honor the crew of King 11. In 2008 as an instructor at the PJ school, Dan Inch and his wife & Teresa went to the site, cleaned up the site and added a new Marker.

In September of 2015 Steve, along with several other PJs and tremendous support from the PJ/CRO School, spent three days at the crash site prepping and laying the granite plaque in concrete.

It was decided that a new Angel to watch over the site was needed, thus a new one was carved out of marble.

Our goal is to gather and recognize King 11 crew members, PJ’s, and SERE instructor’s, surviving families and friends to remember our Brother.

PJ/CRO Graduation class 18-01 is Graduating on Friday the 6th, at the Marriott Uptown in Albuquerque, which will be a great place to gather and meet both before and after King 11.

It is said that “one never dies if we keep them alive in our memories”. Let’s always remember these fallen warriors.

Draft Time Line: April 5th, 2018
Depart Albuquerque 0700

Arrive Parking Area 1030
We will stage there 50 minute with coffee, donuts, and depart as a group to Memorial site.

Depart Parking            1120
MEMORIAL                 1230
Depart Memorial          1330
Arrive Parking              1410
Arrive Albuquerque      1640
Libations                      1700

Reply to Tom Beranek for support and information; [email protected]

Make plans and let us know if you would like to attend the Pararescue Graduation on Friday 6th

PJ Annual Luncheon

During the Jolly Green Reunion

Saturday, 5 May 2018, 12:00 noon

A.J.'s Oyster Shanty

108 Santa Rosa Blvd. Ft. Walton Beach, FL.

All PJs, active duty, retired, families, and friends are invited to attend.

Come and visit with ole friends and enjoy lunch, tell old stories, and relax.

ContactChuck Morrow for Info: [email protected]

Enjoy the day once again

Congratulations to Graduating Class 18-01

6 April, 2018

Make plans to join us at Graduation

Spring 2018 Canopy Chatter

Its time to make your plans and to get your registration in for this years event.

Make sure you are not the only Class Mate or Team Mate not present.

We gather to celebrate History, Friendships and Remembering.

Dont miss an Opportunity !

We are Celebrating what is known as the birth place and date of the beginning of Pararescue

2018 PJ Reunion
(Wed, 19th Sept - Sun 23rd, Sept 2018)
Register now, seating at the Banquet will be based on first come, first serve
Wednesday is the Ice Breaker, Sunday is Departures

PJ Rodeo
(Mon, 17 Sept-Fri, 21 Sept 18)
Competitors go to
http://www.pjrodeo.com
Don't miss out, get your Classmates or Teammates together for the History Books
Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Pararescue
September 19th - 23rd, 2018
Back where it all starts, Lackland AFB TX
Special events and surprises from LD Jeffries and Randy Galloway
Spread the word on your Facebook pages and emails.

PARARESCUE REUNION ACTIVITIES
September 19-22, 2018
“GENERATIONS” ICE BREAKER – 09/19/2018
The Generations Icebreaker is the opening function of the reunion and rodeo introducing generations of PJs spanning decades, and to announce the PJ Rodeo teams competing from around the world. This grand event is housed in the hotel and scheduled as a critical function during the 75th Pararescue Anniversary.
MISSIONS TOUR W/ BREAKFAST AT GUENTHER HOUSE - 09/20/2019
Your day will begin enjoying an awesome breakfast buffet at the Guenther House (built in 1859), then continue with a tour of the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. Listed as an UNESCO World Heritage site, this park preserves four of the five missions located in San Antonio - Mission Concepción, Mission San Jose, Mission San Juan, and Mission Espada.
Please note the Guenther House is not accessible to anyone who cannot negotiate stairs.
TASTE OF FREDERICKSBURG WINE TOUR - 9/20 or 9/21/2018
Visit two Hill Country wineries before spending 90 mins to freely explore the town of Fredericksburg, TX and its historic German charm. Transportation and wine tasting fees included.
PJ INDOC TOUR – TBD (9/20 or 9/21/2018 – Course Reqs Will Dictate)
Take a tour of where it all starts!
TEXAS HOLD-EM TOURNAMENT – 09/20/2018
There’s no way we can get away without hosting a Texas Hold-em tournament. Prizes will be given for first through third place. There will be professional dealers and a cash bar available.
PAINTING WITH A TWIST – 09/20/2018
Come, relax and have a fun evening painting! Leave with a hand-painted masterpiece custom designed for the PJ Reunion.
RIVERBOAT DINNER CRUISE – 09/20/2018 SOLD OUT
These private dinner cruises are the ultimate way to enjoy the Riverwalk! Dinner will consist of a Classic Caesar Salad, selection of New York Strip Steak or Red Snapper A La Grecque and Chocolate Fondant for dessert. Each entree is served with Chef's choice of accompaniments and fresh seasoned vegetables. Coffee, Tea & Water come with the meal. However, there will be beer, wine & margaritas for purchase on the boat at an additional charge.
GOLF TOURNAMENT – 09/21/2018
Come join us for a game of golf at The Golf Club of Texas! There will be transportation from the hotel to the golf course. Lunch at the golf course will be included.
RODEO AWARDS CEREMONY – 09/21/2018
Come congratulate the 2018 Best PJ Team! These warfighters train hard and deserve our support!
BUSINESS MEETING – 09/22/2018
This meeting is open to all PJ Association Members in Good Standing!
SHOPPING & LUNCH AT JAPANESE TEA GARDEN – 09/22/2018
Come join us for a fun shopping day! The bus will depart from the hotel and stop at the historic Pearl District. Here you can enjoy the Farmers Market (all vendors are sourced from within a 150-mile radius, and offer fresh, organically grown food as well as hand-crafted goods), retail shopping, & picturesque green spaces. The next stop will be the Japanese Tea Gardens where we will have a light lunch and take in the beautiful scenery before ending our trip at Market Square (the largest Mexican Market in the United States).
MOTORCYCLE RIDE – 09/22/2018
The Caliente Harley-Davidson San Antonio Chapter is sponsoring an awesome ride through the Texas Hill Country! You provide your own motorcycle; however, local motorcycle rental options are forthcoming from Caliente Harley-Davidson San Antonio along with route map & required waiver forms.
"PJ HERITAGE" RECEPTION & BANQUET – 09/22/2018
The dress for the banquet is semi-formal or cocktail apparel. WARNING - the ballroom can only hold a limited number of attendees, so don't wait to get your tickets! You may risk not getting to attend this event.
OTHER THINGS YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS
Bravo! Latino! Musical Performance (Arneson River Theatre) - This FREE performance will include songs and compositions of Latin Jazz and Rock with influences from Spanish and African indigenous sources. Enjoy a night on the river with live music! – 09/20 or 09/21/2018
San Antonio, The Saga! (Main Plaza) – A captivating laser light show on the magnificent façade of San Fernando Cathedral. This 7,000 sq ft projection with custom choreographed music in surround sound will narrate the historical discovery, settlement and development of San Antonio. Enjoy the FREE show and grab some awesome eats from local food truck vendors. – 09/21/2018
Tour the Alamo – just a short walk from the hotel. Make sure you take a FREE tour through the Alamo while you’re here in town. – Open Daily
Sound Therapy – completely relax with a 20-minute sound therapy session. Your body will thank you! Registration will take place on-site at the hotel. Slots will fill up quick, so make your reservation when checking in for the reunion. – Offered Daily
Signup for reunion events and activities on the Reunion Registration Webpage linked below. Call BJ or Ken Howk if you are having problems at 1-830-730-7064.

2018 PJ Reunion Hotel Reservations
Rooms are going fast
Wyndham San Antonio Riverwalk
Make sure you mention Pararescue Reunion

You can make your hotel reservations for the 2018 PJ Reunion in San Antonio, TX. It's four nights: check-in Wednesday, September 19th and checkout Sunday, September 23, 2018. Book now so you don't have to stay at an overflow location. If they tell you they are out of rooms, lets us know, we may be able to add a few more rooms to our contract, but that will end soon.
You do not want to miss this one, it will be special, bring your teammates back together!
Reserve Your room

SUPPORT THE 2018 RODEO and REUNION

Be a sponsor

PJ Flag Challenge
Join the challenge with Pararescue/CRO class 17-04
Class 17-04 will be the first Team signing and passing on to the next PJ/CRO Class, join in and get your PJ Flag, take a photo with friends or Teammates and send it on to use. Take your photo anywhere, in the Air, on a Jump, a dive, a climb, a Ski trip, or meeting and reunions with friends.
Come one and come all. e-mail me your photo; [email protected]
We will post your Photo on the PJA Website and FaceBook pages and chose a winner each month.
Winners will compete for the Best Flag photo to be selected at the 2018 PJ Reunion and Rodeo.
Get your flag if you don’t have one now!
https://www.pjassociation.com/pja-store/pja-PJ-Flag-w-Flash-2-X-3-Nylon-p92441647

PJ Flag Challenge

Join the challenge with Pararescue/CRO class 17-04

Class 17-04 will be the first Team signing and passing on to the next PJ/CRO Class, join in and get your PJ Flag, take a photo with friends or Teammates and send it on to use. Take your photo anywhere, in the Air, on a Jump, a dive, a climb, a Ski trip, or meeting and reunions with friends.

Come one and come all. e-mail me your photo; [email protected]

We will post your Photo on the PJA Website and FaceBook pages and chose a winner each month.

Winners will compete for the Best Flag photo to be selected at the 2018 PJ Reunion and Rodeo.

Get your flag if you don’t have one now!

https://www.pjassociation.com/pja-store/pja-PJ-Flag-w-Flash-2-X-3-Nylon-p92441647

PJ's doing crazy things will

never change

PJ's Adam Pope and Sean Casey in front of a training center in the country of Jordan

PJ's supporting and welcoming

Medal Of Honor recipient

Army SSgt Clinton Romesh

Moab Rafting Tripp
We are launching this year's 4-day PJ trip on May 18 from Moab to Lake Powell.
You will need to be at the motel in Moab on the afternoon of the 17th.
Note that we have practically no limitation regarding disabilities except being bedridden. Wheel chairs, service dogs, multiple amputations, blindness are all OK.
Please contact Fred below for more information,
on what you will need for the trip and how to sign up.
They will see if they can also get a couple of Royal British Commandos along also. Brit NATO troops fought in our conflicts. I hope to see you all on the River...
Best regards,
Fred Solheim: [email protected]
https://www.westernriver.com/cataract-canyon-rafting

Who's going so far;

Alvey, Doug
Brown, Michael
Dodd, Michael
Garlie, Rick
Hart, Charles
Houghton, Mark-Daniel "Dan"
Kline, Michael
Petroski, Rick
Sherman, Michael
Sinon, Patrick
Stone, Thomas
Williams, Chipper

We have room for 9 more.

Visit the PJA Store - Items Flying off the Shelf, Order yours today and more!

PJA Membership Update

Complete your update information so we and others can find you

Subject: Member Profile Update
To: PJA Association Members

The PJ Brotherhood is the foundation for the PJ Association. Membership is the core that binds the brotherhood together as an association. We live by Mottos like,
“The things we do, that Others may Live” and “Once a PJ, Always a PJ”.

It is vital to the success of this initiative, that all members of the PJA update their member profile as soon as possible. And if you are not a Member or Current on Dues, please do so TODAY.

Members who update their records and become current, will receive a new association membership list delivered to their updated email address, and they will have access to the new, members only database and records archive when completed.

Don’t put it off until tomorrow… update here, now: https://www.pjassociation.com/update/
Please visit the website to pay dues and shop at the PJ store for new and awesome items.

On behalf of all PJA Members, Officers and the Board of Directors

Thank you,

Bill Watson
President,
Pararescue Association
m: 2062458309 w: pjassociation.com e: [email protected]

Are you an artist or know someone that is willing to provide some volunteer work for the PJA.
We need a few art pieces updated in; ai, .png, .gif with transparent background. Any and all help
is needed for new Teeshirts, Patches and postings on the Website.
We are also in need of volunteers; Membership Chair and Fund Raising Chair as well as
a historiane for Post Vietnam e-mail us and let us know

The new Pararescue Association website, our Facebook page and the New PJA AIG (all in group) is live and online. It's a living and changing process. So share the news and check out the store for all your PJ memorabilia, buy a beret, hat, stickers and more.
Anything you would like to see us add, please pass on.

At the PJ Association, 100% of all funds donated by individuals go to our family and Brotherhood support funds. Our staff and team is made up of 100% volunteers. We raise funds from the sales of memorabilia items, our PJ Reunions and the PJ Rodeo ( which is a competition amongst our Special Operations and Guardian Angel Teams every two years). These functions as well as our dues and other events help cover all operating cost.

So, thank you to everyone for your donations, contributions and dues payments to the Pararescue Association.

Thank you again for your continued support and God Bless our Troops.

Bill Watson,

President of the PJ Association

PJ Association Membership

Membership in the Pararescue Association is based on eligibility. All membership applications are subject to review and approval by the PJ Association Board of Directors.
Membership Classifications, Fees & Dues

Full and Associate Members, with dues in good standing are encouraged to upgrade to a Life Membership. New Member Applicants qualifying for Full or Associate membership are encouraged to join as a Life Member.

Life Member - ($300.00 1 time fee) - open to Full and Associate Members with dues in good standing, and to New Applicants for Full or Associate membership.
Full Members - $40.00 to join; renews at $20/year on the anniversary date.
Associate Members - $40.00 to join; renews at $20 year on the anniversary date.
Legacy and Honorary applicants are sponsored by a Life or Full Member with dues in good standing. Dues do not apply for Legacy and Honorary Members.
Applications for a Gold Star Family Membership, or a Widow of a PJ applying for Associate Widow Membership are reviewed and approved by the PJ Association Board of Directors. Dues do not apply.
Go to the Website for more information, https://www.pjassociation.com