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Peter James Skells
West Point, 1969
Be Thou At Peace
Posted by Bill Bahr, USMA '69 on June 14, 2025:
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From the "Howitzer" -- 1969 PETER JAMES SKELLS, Deltona, Florida, A-4 Undoubtedly the few remaining grains of sand in his shoes from his home address--three feet from the water's edge on any Florida beach--made it somewhat difficult for Pete to enjoy his new surroundings on the sunny Hudson River. But as his tan faded, his determination to succeed didn't and he charged through Beast and all that followed with enviable ease. No matter where we ran into him--lifting weights after taps, racing boats on Popolopen, or soaking up the rays on North Area's tar-covered beach, we always found the same sunny disposition. We can be assured that a little Florida sunshine will always follow Pete wherever the Army may send him--be it a resort in Viet-Nam or an Alaska seashore. Fine Arts Forum 3, 2; Behavioral Science Club 3, 2; Rocket Society 2; Ski Club 4, 3, 2. Infantry. |
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