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Debby Mason's avatar

This was so fun to read...thank you for the pictures and your beautiful thoughts!! You are a treasure!!! The Class of '74's 50th reunion is next year...1,012 in my class (at my last count!)! Reading your experience makes me look forward to it even more! Yes...we were all so blessed to grow up in the LaGrange area!!

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David Winkleman's avatar

Well said Jimmy, your words speak to all of us that were there, d.w ;)

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Jimmy Dunne's avatar

Thanks so much, David. Great seeing you.

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Renee Roffi-Howard's avatar

Beautiful thoughts and memories, so poetic and true! It was wonderful seeing you and so many others but missed seeing some I wish I knew were there. So glad we all share some great memories and connections. This is Renee on Steve's page.

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Jeff Starr's avatar

Nice story good memories!

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Ann  Harris's avatar

You totally captured the feelings of the reunion! Happy to reconnect with so many wonderful classmates. Truly an amazing group of people. We are the Lucky Ones. Grateful to Carrie & committee who made it such a Fabulous Weekend.

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Joni Wilson's avatar

So great,Jim!

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Pam OBrien Farr's avatar

Spectacular reminising about the last 50 years and how somethings feel like 1973 when you describe it.

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Marti Willens's avatar

what a beautiful recap Jimmy, so love

your metaphor about life and trees and colors and our past… we should all pause more and reflect on those wonderful times. You’re the best Jimmy Dunne!

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Sandra Ortega's avatar

Enjoyed reading this. I can picture the streets of La Grange and your special connections at your reunion.

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Susan Hudson's avatar

Love, Love, LOVE this! I so wanted to come, but was held home to help with my 98 year old father in law. Family First! I attended my reunion in early October in Fairfax, VA. But I truly wanted to reunite with my Gurrie Jr. High classmates. I hope they do another when we turn 73! Thank you for the beautiful words and pictures. Hugs!

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Dan Gallagher's avatar

Beautiful, lucid thoughts. Very uplifting. Thanks, Jimmy.

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Craig Butkovic's avatar

Jimmie,

You have so truly encapsulated our reunion. The great emotion of seeing old friends again, of telling old stories and reminiscing over those golden years. Thank you sharing your emotions of that weekend and of reuniting with old pals. I know it is one that I shall never forget and always be thankful for. We lucky few!!

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Jimmy Dunne's avatar

Thank you so much, Craig. I really appreciate it. Lucky us...

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John McKay's avatar

Nice!!

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Jimmy Dunne's avatar

Thanks, John.

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Tim Martin's avatar

Jimmy, great story! I pondered coming back to LT for my classes 45th, but couldn’t make the logistics work. Thank you for taking me back via your story and pictures. We were truly blessed to grow up in LaGrange !

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Jimmy Dunne's avatar

Thank you so much, Tim. How lucky we all were to grow up in those towns and be at that school.

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Sanda Alcalay's avatar

Thank you Jimmy. I’m reliving my reunions past by reading your wonderful memories of yours this past weekend. Ciao💕

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Jimmy Dunne's avatar

You are so dear, Sanda. Lucky your classmates to have you in their class...

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