tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17721479360768984952024-03-12T16:12:44.440-07:00Passing the FlameA Blog where people can discuss, comment, and enjoy Military Music, its history and its contribution to society.
Also to keep you posted on our musical trips and the legacy of the warrior musician.
-- Dick Jonas --Dickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14572464574495321145noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772147936076898495.post-67607668397449929212021-07-24T12:43:00.002-07:002021-07-24T12:43:45.940-07:002021 We are working our way through 2021. Having had our COVID vaccinations we are staying safe from that terrible disease. We still stay home as much as possible. No gigs on the calendar for this year as most groups are doing the same.Mary Jonashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15085985534063396776noreply@blogger.com0Chino Valley, AZ, USA34.7575227 -112.45378096.4472888638211572 -147.6100309 63.067756536178848 -77.2975309tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772147936076898495.post-37513812913112364642021-02-13T14:25:00.006-07:002021-02-13T15:50:07.987-07:00We Lost a Dear Friend On January 18, 2021, we lost our dear friend and fellow musician, William F. "Toby" Hughes. Toby and Dick first met at George AFB, California, in 1967. They were both learning to fly the F-4 Phantom in preparation for their air combat tours of duty in Southeast Asia. They performed together for the first time as members of the Incountry Group. First came the Incountry album, followed by Mary Jonashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15085985534063396776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772147936076898495.post-29513002966047066502020-12-30T13:59:00.001-07:002020-12-30T14:01:28.743-07:002020 is almost gone. THANK GOODNESS!Well, needless to say, this has been one ugly year. All of the potential gigs that Dick might have attended were cancelled due to COVID 19 so we stayed home safe and healthy in Chino Valley. So...there wasn't much to "Blog About".Dick did manage to publish CD # 32 in March titled The Light In The Window. Below is a list of the songs on the album.1. The Light In The Window10. Mary Jonashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15085985534063396776noreply@blogger.com0Chino Valley, AZ, USA34.7575227 -112.45378096.4472888638211572 -147.6100309 63.067756536178848 -77.2975309tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772147936076898495.post-25585029987213203762019-03-11T10:29:00.000-07:002019-03-11T10:29:59.615-07:0080 Years Young and still going strong!
Dick celebrated his 80th Birthday this March!
As you can see from the list below, he his looking forward to a full year of performances.
If you are in the area please drop in, say Hi and share the fun.
PERFOMANCE DATES & LOCATIONS:
29 March POW reunion 560FTS, Randolph AFB TX - Auger Inn
12 - 13 July, Patriotic Celebration, Forest Lakes AZ
25 September, F-105 Thud Reunion, Dayton Mary Jonashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15085985534063396776noreply@blogger.com0Chino Valley, AZ, USA34.7575227 -112.4537808999999734.5488592 -112.77650439999996 34.9661862 -112.13105739999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772147936076898495.post-6273068277326434132016-11-02T14:49:00.000-07:002016-11-02T14:49:26.448-07:00The Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame Class of 2016 Induction Ceremony
Well, we did it! On October 28th Dick was inducted into the Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame Society. He was among 28 individuals who had been nominated for this honor. They all went through a rigorous selection process. "The Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame recognizes and honors our Arizona veterans who have made significant civic contributions at the local, state, or national level. Honorees are Mary Jonashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15085985534063396776noreply@blogger.com0Scottsdale, AZ, USA33.4941704 -111.926051933.071314900000004 -112.57149890000001 33.9170259 -111.2806049tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772147936076898495.post-15637737304646578252016-07-31T08:20:00.000-07:002016-07-31T08:20:40.814-07:00Exciting NewsIt is with great pleasure that we announce that Dick has been selected for the Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame. The Society recognizes "distinguished Arizona Veterans who have dedicated their lives on behalf of our citizens." The Induction Ceremony will be held on Friday, October 28th, 2016 at the DoubleTree Resort by Hilton, 5401 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85250 at 11:30 AM. If you would Mary Jonashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15085985534063396776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772147936076898495.post-70147315906444376592016-02-28T08:28:00.001-07:002016-02-28T08:28:59.932-07:00The 144th Fighter Wing's Heritage Week
Entertainment will be provided by LtCol (ret) Dick Jonas who will perform songs about his experiences in Southeast Asia from the fighter pilot's perspective.
Brig. Gen.(ret) Robert "Earthquake" Titus will be the honored guest at the 144FW's Heritage Week Dinner. The general will discuss events that shaped the Air Force and his illustrious career that spanned more than 30 years and more Mary Jonashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15085985534063396776noreply@blogger.com0808 4th St, Clovis, CA 93612, USA36.8248896 -119.6987182000000311.302855099999999 -161.00731220000003 62.346924099999995 -78.390124200000031tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772147936076898495.post-66475065250570255952016-01-26T09:26:00.000-07:002016-01-26T09:26:03.397-07:00New FriendMultiple congratulations to Bryan "Cage" Zumbro. He was in charge of Haboob Havoc plans at Luke AFB and responsible for inviting Dick to perform. Then there was the 21st FS plane crash and he became responsible for undoing those plans and helping the 21st FS arrange the memorial for the lost pilot. Not an easy assignment on short notice but he managed and the memorial came off.
The other Mary Jonashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15085985534063396776noreply@blogger.com0Luke AFB, Glendale, AZ, USA33.544783 -112.3585752999999833.4918405 -112.43925629999998 33.5977255 -112.27789429999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772147936076898495.post-84801223052429887172016-01-25T09:19:00.000-07:002016-01-25T09:19:31.777-07:00Luke AFB, 22 Jan 2016
Dick was invited by the 309th FS to perform at the Haboob Havoc on 22 Jan. Unfortunately, a student pilot from the 21st FS crashed near Bagdad, AZ on Thursday, 21 Jan. The powers that be decided Haboob Havoc would have to wait and a memorial for the Taiwanese pilot would be more appropriate. Here are some pictures from the memorial.
The shot glasses are filled with Kao Liang for the Mary Jonashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15085985534063396776noreply@blogger.com0Luke AFB, Glendale, AZ, USA33.544783 -112.3585752999999833.4918405 -112.43925629999998 33.5977255 -112.27789429999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772147936076898495.post-58726419895253599322015-11-12T07:36:00.001-07:002015-11-12T07:39:15.211-07:00Evening with San Antonio Ralph Parr Pack
November 6th found us in San Antonio at the Randolph AFB O'Club.
The Ralph Parr River Rats had asked Dick to perform for them. It was a great evening.
Mary & "Goldie" Goldfein were there. Good to see them again.
Dick sang the songs.
Charlie Huff told the stories.
After the evening with the River Rats, word got down to the Auger Inn and the active duty pilots downMary Jonashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15085985534063396776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772147936076898495.post-24171964531377147852015-08-29T09:44:00.002-07:002016-11-02T14:57:24.357-07:0034th FS "Rude Rams" Reactivation Celebration
The 34th FS "Rude Rams" Reactivation Celebration was filled with memories. Many of the old & new squadron members were in attendance. Stories of Rosco and others were shared. The memorabilia from the squadron that had been "kept safe" was brought to the event so that it could be returned to the squadron for display.
&Mary Jonashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15085985534063396776noreply@blogger.com0Hill AFB, Utah, 1597 Woodland Park Drive, Layton, UT 84041, USA41.0834524 -111.9845099000000315.561417899999999 -153.29310390000003 66.6054869 -70.675915900000035tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772147936076898495.post-84611666421089407212015-08-29T09:30:00.001-07:002015-08-29T09:30:52.062-07:00Sentry Eagle 2015, Kingsley Field, OR
Sentry Eagle was a great weekend. Dick & Irv Levine met new and old friends and shared many stories. Slick Harper hosted us and as usual did a superb job. Dick and Irv sang for the group and received many Thank You's for coming.
Irv & Dick performing on Friday, 31 July.
At the Open House on Saturday, 1 August, several Air Guard units were present. This one from AZ was Mary Jonashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15085985534063396776noreply@blogger.com0Klamath Falls Airport (LMT), 3000 Airport Way, Klamath Falls, OR 97603, USA42.164984 -121.7367798999999916.642949499999997 -163.0453739 67.6870185 -80.428185899999988tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772147936076898495.post-65402931796075340702015-07-31T11:38:00.000-07:002015-07-05T11:58:03.976-07:00Upcoming Events - San Antonio River Rats - November 6thThe San Antonio, Texas River Rats Parr Pack have organized a show with Dick Jonas at the Randolph Officer's Club for Friday November 6th. Charlie Huff has agreed to help Dick tell stories {and lies}.
For more information about the location and time, contact the Parr Pack in San Antonio.Mary Jonashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15085985534063396776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772147936076898495.post-55138488003665304692015-07-10T11:53:00.000-07:002015-07-10T11:53:00.235-07:00Album 29 "The Hooch Tape"
More information about this new Erosonic Album can be found at the Erosonic website: This information was cut/paste from Dick's website.It is much easier to read there.
Mary Jonashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15085985534063396776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772147936076898495.post-61450237609259965332015-07-06T11:33:00.000-07:002015-07-05T11:57:52.333-07:00Upcoming Events - 173rd Fighter Wing of the Oregon Air Guard - Sentry EagleJuly 31st will find Dick Jonas and Irv LeVine participating in the 173rd Fighter Wing of the Oregon Air Guard Sentry Eagle 2015 at Kingsley Field.
Dick and Irv will be performing during the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War program on July 31st.
The Sentry Eagle 2015 open house is August 1st from 9 AM to 3 PM. So if you are interested in attending the Vietnam Anniversary program including Mary Jonashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15085985534063396776noreply@blogger.com0Kingsley Field, Klamath Falls, Oregon, USA41.223 -111.973830441.031909 -112.29655389999999 41.414091 -111.6511069tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772147936076898495.post-13002268966237623002015-07-05T11:18:00.000-07:002015-07-05T11:39:59.456-07:00Upcoming Events - 34th FS Hill AFB ReactivationJuly looks to be busy for Dick Jonas & Irv LeVine.
They have been invited by the 34th FS "Rude Rams" of Hill AFB to participate in the squadron's Reactivation ceremony in anticipation of the arrival of the F-35.
This is special to Irv because he was a Rude Ram during the Vietnam War.
Dick & Irv will be performing at Hill on July 17th. For more information about their performance place Mary Jonashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15085985534063396776noreply@blogger.com0Wall Ave @ 3920 S (S. Ogden), South Ogden, UT 84405, USA41.193524 -111.97937915.671489499999996 -153.287973 66.7155585 -70.670785tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772147936076898495.post-68071808483020937362014-03-08T13:36:00.000-07:002014-03-08T13:36:56.776-07:00358th Fighter SQ Final Roll Call
Dick was immensely pleased to be asked to perform for the 358th Fighter SQ of A-10s stationed at Davis-Monthan AFB, Tucson on February 20, 2014. The occasion was the squadrons Final Roll Call as they were scheduled to be inactivated. It was a bittersweet evening full of all the pageantry of the A-10 tradition.
Cudos to Runz and all who put the evening together.
A-10 jocks knowMary Jonashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15085985534063396776noreply@blogger.com0Chino Valley, AZ, USA34.7575227 -112.4537808999999734.5488592 -112.77650439999996 34.9661862 -112.13105739999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772147936076898495.post-75197083221061813222014-02-03T15:43:00.001-07:002014-02-03T15:43:42.189-07:00Upcomming eventsOur schedule of events is beginning to shape up for 2104. Dick and the Cool Water Band continue to perform every month on the 4th Wednesday at the Prescott VA hospital for the patients in the CLC. The hospital is also honoring the veterans in February, so the Cool Water Band has agreed to perform in the Domiciliary on the VA grounds on Feb. 12th from 12:00 to 1:00 PM.
Our friend, Bridget Mary Jonashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15085985534063396776noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772147936076898495.post-64023456952138823172013-05-28T08:21:00.001-07:002013-05-28T08:21:52.260-07:00Dick continues his Legacy efforts.
2012 - Dick performs for Prescott Embry Riddle Cadets at their Dinning In. They held the event on November 3, 2012, in one of their hangers at the Prescott Airport.
Dick and Trip Raymond entertain the Luke Chapter of Daedalians on November 16, 2012.
Dick stays busy getting the word out about the importance of preserving the warriors story for every generation.
Mary Jonashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15085985534063396776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772147936076898495.post-47223903188977161932012-10-28T15:11:00.001-07:002012-10-28T15:11:15.406-07:00Dick Performs for the AZ Chapter of MOAA
On Saturday, October 20th, Dick performed for the Arizona Chapter of MOAA at their annual picnic. Here he is telling one of his fighter pilot stories.Mary Jonashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15085985534063396776noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772147936076898495.post-17540548442282576952012-10-28T15:08:00.001-07:002012-10-28T15:08:40.465-07:00Luke Daedalians Get an Ear Full19 October 2012: Dick & "Trip" Raymond provided the after dinner entertainment for the Luke Chapter of the Daedalians.
Mary Jonashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15085985534063396776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772147936076898495.post-36312897431050298962012-08-09T08:49:00.001-07:002012-08-09T08:49:35.173-07:00Willing to FightWe have had a busy Summer of travels with our friend Bridget Bradshaw. She is also getting into writing lyrics which pleases Dick immensely. Her first effort is up on YouTube and getting lots of hits. Thought the link for it would be good to have here as well.
<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9dOwoYzURg&feature=youtu.be>Mary Jonashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15085985534063396776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772147936076898495.post-9713628732894241892012-07-22T09:46:00.002-07:002012-07-22T09:46:45.772-07:00Here is the news video from Misawa. http://www.dvidshub.net/video/149808/military-folk-singer-short-package#.UAwt6o5OT8s
Many Thanks to SN Lisa Reese for putting this together. She toted that camera and tripod around for 3 days to get all the footage.Mary Jonashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15085985534063396776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772147936076898495.post-79254431622708973872012-07-12T14:21:00.004-07:002012-07-12T14:21:51.784-07:00Misawa AB, Japan
Capt "Smack" Balzhiser and Dick share stories
We are here and enjoying all the activities that our hosts have scheduled for us. As I write this it is Friday, 13 July in Misawa. Dick's show for the squadrons is open to the entire base and starts a 1800 this evening.
BJ sporting her NAU T-Shirt and enjoying the show
Tuesday Smack took us to the range -- Dick's request -- and we got toMary Jonashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15085985534063396776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772147936076898495.post-9879043261441040092012-07-08T07:53:00.000-07:002012-07-08T07:53:00.779-07:00Heading for Misawa AFB Japan. Dick has been invited by the 35th Fighter Wing to do a show for the Panther Pack and the Fighting Samurai on 13 July. He has been working with the squadrons since early this year and our schedules finally came together so that he could perform for both squadrons.
Thanks to Capt. Balzhiser "Smack" for taking the helm as POC to make the event run smoothly.
It also Mary Jonashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15085985534063396776noreply@blogger.com0