Smokejumper Reunion
The Smokejumpers had their 50th reunion in Alaska (Fairbanks) this summer. Husband came to Alaska in 1961 as a smokejumper, came back several summers, and eventually stayed. The last fire he was on was the summer we were married (1977). He was a fire boss on that one. By the time I met him he hadn't jumped for a long time.
I encouraged him to attend the reunion, but the answer was NO. I can understand that because I feel the same way about going to my high school reunions. However, instead of just saying no, and that being the end of it, he decided to host a dinner at the Crow's Nest for three of his favorite smokejumping buddies and their wives. The eight of us had a fantastic time. One couple was from Eagle River (up the road); our paths cross occasionally. The other two couples were from out of state; one was from Florida and the other from Arizona. The guys hadn't been together for 35 years. What a great evening of laughter and reminiscing!
No, that is not Husband nor his buddies in the pic.
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