Lawton DFAS Employee Alumni ~ Lawton DFAS Alumni.Org

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Noticed was received today of the passing of Mrs. Bobbie Rodgers formerly of Travel Pay. Her warmth and outgoing personality will be missed and our prayers go out to her husband and family.

Dedicated to all DFAS employees, former & current

LawtonDFASAlumni.org is a member funded, non-government web site you can use to keep up with friends that have moved on whether it be another DFAS site or simply moved on to other adventures in their life. Keep up with old friends no matter where they are.

Check our Alumni/Alumnae list page to find that old friend you may have lost touch with. If your name isn't listed, consider submitting the OPT-IN form so old friends may find you here, they may be looking for you someday. Be sure to read our Privacy page before submitting any information.

Donations and memberships are now being accepted as well and those choosing one of these courses will also be listed on our Supporters page.

September is the ninth month of the Gregorian calendar. It was the seventh month of the Roman calendar and takes its name from the Latin word septem meaning seven. September has 30 days.

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September Notes

The best kind of friend is the kind you can sit on a porch swing with, never say a word, then walk away feeling it was the best conversation you ever had.

Birthstone - Blue Sapphire
Japan's surrender in World War II first celebrated as Victory over Japan (V-J) Day on September 2, 1945
First Labor Day celebrated as a legal public holiday on September 3, 1894
Massachusetts Bay Colony established on September 6, 1628
First permanent white settlement in what is now America founded in St. Augustine, FL. on September 8, 1565.
California admitted to the Union as the 31st state on September 9, 1850
Terrorists hijacked four commercial airliners, crashed two into the World Trade Center in New York City causing both towers to collapse, a third crashed into the Pentagon building in Arlington, Virginia, and passengers of the fourth plane, suspected to be targeted at the U.S. Capital, attempted to retake the aircraft but crashed into a field in Shanksville, PA. all resulting in the loss of 3,000 lives on September 11, 2001
The cornerstone of the Capitol in Washington, D. C. was laid on September 18, 1793
Zodiac Signs:
Virgo/Virgin - August 23-September 22
Libra/Balance - September 23-October 22

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