March 2006

We were stationed at Albrook AFS from '83-'87 and we really enjoyed it. We attended Cocoli Baptist Church. We would go to Langosta Beach. Our friends were from many countries. It gives me joy to look through your web site. I have photos I could send you to add to your collection if you are interested. We have photos of our missionary friends also.

Vivi en la IAAFA en Albrook en 1975 y tengo hermosos recuerdos de CZ Panamá. Me gustaría contactar con gente que estuvo en la IAFFA en ese año.

Elizabeth Herring
P.O. Box 540988
Merritt Island
Florida
32954-0988
321-453-3615

I am a Canal Zone Brat, third generation Zonian. Born at Gorgas Hospital, Ancon, and resided in Balboa. Attended school at St. Francis Studio, attended St. Mary's Catholic Church. Lived on Empire Street, and Tavernila Street on the hill behind the Balboa Theatre and Clubhouse Enjoyed your photos very much. I would appreciate your contacting me, I'm interested in additional information about the Zone.

I have written in other years and thought I might do this each year, just in case someone would like to communicate with an Old Soldier. My Units were Company G 33rd Inf. Reg. Fort Kodde, CZ & Company E 20th (Sykes Regulars) Inf. Reg. Ft. Kobbe, CZ. Of course I pulled duty throughout the Zone. Ft. Clayton, Ft. Davis, & Ft. Sherman, Balboa Pumping Station, Meria Folors Locks, Camp Pina and other locations. I was there between May 1954 and September 1956.

Who remembers Colonel Elegar? You had to salute his car whether he was in it or not.

I was assigned to USA Sig Comm Svc, Quarry Hts, from Dec 1960 through Nov 1962 and have many fond memories of Quarry Hts and the surrounding area.

My first born son was born at Gorgas Hospital, Ancon, in Sep 1962. I worked at the HF Radio Transmitter site in Corozol, which was across the canal from Coco Solo naval docks.

I attended the ribbon cutting ceremonies for the "Bridge Of The Americas" on opening day and walked from the Balboa side to the center of the span before auto traffic was allowed . What a treat after having to await "sailing" on the Thatcher Ferry!

Wish that I could offer you photos, I had hundreds, but I have lost them due to divorce from my former wife.

I JUST WANTED TO LET MY BROTHERS FRIEND KNOW THAT ARNOLD LIM PASSED AWAY ON US.IF YOU KNEW HIM, HE WAS IN THE CLASS OF 77 FROM BALBOA HIGH SCHOOL. YOU CAN EMAIL ME OR CALL ME AT 305-412-0131.I AM ALSO LOOKING FOR HENRY KOURANY AND LUIS ARCHILETA AND PATRICIA HILL. IF YOU KNOW THEIR WHERE ABOUTS PLEASE EMAIL ME IMMEDIATELY.

Great site. I wish you well. My father was at Fts. Sherman and Davis from 1938-1942 as a chaplain. My brother and I recently visited the CZ and saw what has become of both posts. We left in early '42, when we were 8 & 7 years old.

Hola soy Panameño y me gusta mucho su pagina y es de mucha ayuda para mi ya que me dedico a buscar personas que murieron aquí y que su familias jamas supieron de ellos.

Bueno es sobre la foto de abajo creo que el señor Bob Edwards cree que esto es un disfraz pero ese era el uniforme de la Policía de Panamá por esos años y las fiesta que se representa en la foto sin duda es el famoso carnaval que se hace desde hace muchos años en Panamá

I really like the website. Brings back some old memories. That reminds me.. My Panama passport just expired!