William D Carlson

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William D Carlson
I Reside: Cornwall, PA USA
Spouse/Partner: Janet
My Children: Cynthia born 1978. Died 2002 failed bone marrow transplant for acute leukemia
Katie born 1981. Married More…to an Air Force guy and they have 3 kids.
Katie's husband retired from Air Force in Aug 2019. She teaches 7th grade science here in the Lebanon PA area.
Occupation(s): Physician Assistant retired 2014
Military Service: Army  
Yes! Attending Reunion
I am not planning to attend the 50th Reunion:

I hope you '69ers have a good time without me!

Where I was born:

Wash DC

An Opening Statement (Part 2):

Attended Montgomery College until I joined BCC Rescue Squad in early 1970. Really got into the fire and rescue services. Went thru paramedic training but got accepted to Physician Assistant training before completing.
Graduated as a PA in 1975 from Alderson-Broaddus College (now University). Worked in family practice for many years until we moved to southern NJ. Worked as an instructor for the Phila Fire Dept and Health Department in emergency medical services.
Worked for years in the VA system in Internal Medicine and Hematology/Oncology. Retired from the VA in early 2014.
1977 joined the Army. Active duty, Reserves and National Guard until I retired as a Major 2003.
Finally got the nerve to start camping, actually "glamping" in a motorhome, 13 years ago. The time glamping was considered attitude adjustment away from work. Very difficult to camp after 25 years in the Army with the howitzers and tanks and all the noise.
Retired from the volunteer fire service as boro fire chief and company president 4 years ago.
Came out of retirement in the volunteer fire service to be driver operator and officer this past year (2020). Now in 2023 crappy back and knees and march of time I hung up my gear finally. Time for the youngsters to get the job done. Gotta admit I don't miss it after 53 years of it

Elementary School:

Brookmont

Jr. High School:

Western

Marital Status:

married 1975

My Email address:

carlsonw115@comcast.net

University/Degree:

BS: Alderson-Broaddus University Philippi WV. 1975 School closed 2023
Masters: Administration, Central Mich Univ 1987
Masters: Safety, Indiana Univ of Penna 2000

A Walt Whitman Story:

Too many to write about thanks to the Vikatrons

My Favorite Teacher(s):

Charlie Cockrell and the infamous "charlie notes" to get out of class for the Vikatrons

Family members who attended Whitman:

brothers Chuck and Don

I am a Veteran:

Yes

I was a Hippie:

No

About My Wife:

Janet: Radiology Tech also retired back in 2013

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