Daniel Bronson

Mel was one of the nicest and most easygoing of all my friends, from elementary school and into the present. For those who knew him well back then, let us regret that the Ace has left the building.

Amy Shelanski

Roy, thanks for letting us know. Mel was such a sweet guy. Such sad news. My condolences to his family.

Harriet Frankel (Withstandley)

Roy-  Thanks for letting us know.  My condolences to Mel's family.  Our class has sustained too many losses of late. Let's look forward to our 60th.     

Joan Rosenau (Tannebaum)

I was so saddened to hear about Melvin Kosmin's passing. He lived a few houses from me during elementary, middle school and high school and we were part of a neighborhood pack. We were together all the time.  It seems like yesterday.

George Trapp

Deborah Merrick (Wilson)

My father-in-law was a paratrooper dropped behind enemy lines who after 20 minutes, was shot by a German sniper.  He spent the next 2 1/2 years in hospital in England.  He was first hand evidence that freedom is not free and we owe what has now become known as "the greatest generation" a huge debt for ensuring the many advantages our generation has been privileged to enjoy.

Robert Macfarland

Debbie, very powerful message about your father .  There sure is a high cost for freedom.  One of the powerful memories I have from CHS was in Mr. Ashcom's history class when he described being in the Army unit that liberated one of the concentration camps.  He broke down describing what they found and saw.  That memory has been with me since we graduated.

Barbara Barasch (Rosin)

 Debbie and Bob ,

These are both personal stories and makes me realize how important persoal associations can be when commemorating an historic day like June 6.. When I was born , my father was in the army . My mother and I - a newborni nfant - lived with her family above the store on South St.  I have a photograph of my father in uniform holding me at maybe 2  weeks or a month old in front of the store. I do not recall him ever talking about the war. Sadly he died when I was 12 and I'm sure he must have thought I was too young for him to share any of this with me. Debbie - your father must have been very courageous.

Barbara Barasch (Rosin)

Very sorry....I meant to write your ' father-in-law '.

Robert Macfarland

I have a similar story Barbara.  I was told I met my father at Jenkintown station when I was a couple months old.  He was returning from the navy in the Pacific and took the train from the city to Jenkintown,  My mom and I lived with my grandparents in Jenkintown while he was in the Pacific and moved to Laverock shortly after he returned.    

Barbara Barasch (Rosin)

very similar indeed , Bob...

Sunny Ingber (Drohan)

Robert Macfarland, Mr. Ashcom was my most favorite teacher. He taught us world history in away I never forgot. I didn't know about the story liberating one of the concentration camps. I wish I had know this. He was a very special teacher. 

George Trapp

Barton Solow

Yes George,...a real mess of things...

Susan Pomerantz

I guess my messages had stopped for 7-8 months, Thanks for the birthday wishes. I enjoyed reading everyone's news.

Susan

Bonnie Verbit (Lundy)

It is with sadness that I share with you the passing of Jay Ginsburg on Tuesday September 20,2022.

Marsha Dishler

I am so sorry to hear of Jay Gingbergs passing. He and I lived across the street from one another and i confess to a wicked crush on him at one point,, That hair !!!    He was a fine person and lived a good life. He will be missed.

Richard Olitsky

Very sorry to hear about Jay. 

Barbara Brownstein (Schonberger)

So sorry to hear this news

Susan Pomerantz

I am so sad to hear about this Jay was a terrific guy.

S

Sheryl Frost (Sherman)

Devestated to hear about Jay Ginsberg.  Our families were very friendly growing up. He will be missed. Condolences to his family.

Helen Batt (Feinberg)

Sad news. In my mind Jay will always be that handsome guy full of life.. 

Susan Abrams (Pelleg)

Sorry to hear about Jay.  He was a good person.

George Trapp

Susan Wolf (Trichon)

Yesterday Bonnie,Ginger,Tom and I went to Jay's service.Though none of us really knew him in high school we did get the privilege to get to know him through our many years of reunion meetings.He was kind,compassionate and the ultimate gentleman. At his service his 5 children talked about the impact he made in their lives and his many interests and passions. He was an amazing man. He brought such joy and happiness to so many families through his knowledge of the adoption process. We all felt it was an honor to have known him.