My apologies for not attending

[Craig Stangland]

I struggled as to whether I should return to Galesburg for this reunion. In the end, having only been in Galesburg for only a year and a half, I grew to only know a few people before heading off to be in the Navy. I recognized only a couple names in the photos, so I presume that decision not to go would have resulted in my not finding anyone I spent time with while at GHS.

Having graduated at the bottom of the barrell, I found out I was a late bloomer, which resulted in my becoming a Geek/Nerd. Having left that world, I now do personal stock trading and taking care of 4 grandkids.

Ironically, after the Navy, I lived for 25+ years in Minneapolis, remarried, and moved ever 2 years, only to find myself back to square one, Sioux Falls, SD!!!! How weird is that? It's all due to my son-in-law taking a teaching position at our local college, and grandma wanting to be near the grandkids.

So there you have it in a short version. If you want a longer version I can be reached at (and this is a REAL email address) [e-mail].

Craig

[chastownww]

Craig, Sorry I couldn't make it in 2010, either. Not for certain if we'd connected while at GHS. However, was there for the big 50th recently, and very glad I did. Met a lot of familiars, even though my wife & I didn't get to stay for entire schedule of events. We've moved around a lot but haven't called anywhere but Central(east to west) Illinois in 32 years together. Actually, I lived in Galesburg until '82 minus about 5yrs. with further schooling & Uncle Sam. Finally, got into the utility industry(powerhouses, substations) with Il Power(now Ameren), moved with/for the job several times and called it quits in 2009, and moved to retire, still in Illinois.