I was asked to keep this short - anyone who knows me should know I don't know how to do that well, but I'll try;

This is a toast to the testament of a school that has been a symbol of educational excellence since 1812, – that is 213 years for those of us that are mathematically challenged, and to those teachers and graduates of Greenbrier Military School here tonight.

I often tell people we are multi-generational 18 year old brothers from different mothers. We are here tonight from around the country to pass the torch to those from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, that follow in our footsteps and to the Greenbrier County High Schools and their JROTC programs. We would be horribly remiss if we did not also pay tribute to those instructors that gave us time and direction, while spending time absent from their families – some of whom are here tonight:

Captain Herb Pearis and Mrs. Joann Pearis

Capt. Rodney Weikle and Mrs. Lynn Weikle

Capt. Elsworth Buck and Mrs. Katie Buck

Capt. Ed Rock and Mrs. Sue Rock

They spent their time teaching us our classes as well as the meaning of Truth, Duty and Honor – our debt to you and your families is immeasurable. To those we have lost since graduation, cadets and instructors, we wish God Speed. So for tonight, our final GMSAA reunion, let us raise a toast to our Alma Mater, both old and new, our instructors and their families, our fellow cadet “brothers” both here and passed.

Truth, Duty and Honor
GMS Forever

Dan Pennington, Class of 1969