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John M Generazzo |

I have visited this sight monthly since mid 2008. I have enjoyed it greatly. I have since communicated with Jack Marino and speak quite often with Mark Saia. I would like to wish all a Wonderful Holiday Season. I hope some day we can reunite to remember the days of old. I have never forgotten. They were the best years of my life. Sincerely, John (Gena) Generazzo

4 December 2009 - Salisbury, NC, United States of America

Mareno Lampedecchio |

I marched with the Don Juans in the late sixties and was a member of the unit that won the Eastern Mass class-B championship in 68. I was an east Cambridge kid that got hooked on the drum line and drum corps in general watching the great Caballeros perform in parades in the early sixties. I played tenor drum for Al Cisco along with Paul Ciano and Joey Albano. Snare drummers were Billy Costa (now famous radio and TV personality in Boston), Ralph Ciano, Jimmy Boress, and Jackie D. Say hey Rodney! Hello Bobby Brown, not sure if you would remember me. It was sad to hear Jimmy and Buster passed away. What great memories. Al mentioned M&M at Binney Street. I remember drum and horn rehearsals at the Harrington school and Warren Pals before we got our own building. The corps definitely gave us kids a sense of belonging, pride, and accomplishment. I really miss those days.

5 November 2009 - Needham, MA

Tod Angelico

Makes you want to cry to see how Hawthorne is Loosing and really not playing the high caliber shows they used to play. I would suggest going back to basics and playing Music that has the Hawthorne Signature to it. For some strange reason the New 2009 Hawthorne Senior Corps has lost the power and is slowly but surely loosing its established Fans. Whatever it Takes get the drill instuctors and horn line and drum line together and play some music like the Alumni Corps is playing. The Fans dont want Hawthorne to keep on loosing.

2 November 2009 - Sugar Creek Wisconsin

Stephen R. Ferguson |

I'm kind of new to facebook, and I noticed that a lot of the friends from Everett H.S. were Toreadors. I added Jack Marino to my list got curious and typed in the Toreadors from Everett on the internet. So glad I did! What great memories. I always had a tough time dedicating my all since I was so much into sports too. I wish i had known about the reunion. It looks like it was a lot of fun. Ferg

2 November 2009 - Victorville, Ca. 92394

Bobby Brown |

Great to see familar names. Rodney, Dennis silva Twig, al Cisco feels like old home week. I started in the drum line of St Mary's Heralds camb. with the Ghost as my instructor. then on to the Don Juans and many great times and seasons with Al Cisco. Jimmy boress, and Buster were also in St Mary's with me and we all went to the Don Juans together. Both have since passed but I have many memories of them. Hope to hear from someone.

11 October 2009 - West wood ma

James Naples

Here we go again? Come on now Hawthorne Cabs fell down to Fifth Place at DCA Championships. This is a disgrace. You can go on and on and point fingers at who is responsible for Hawthornes Lack Luster performances. It was not long ago when I would see the Hawthorne Cabs go into competition and everyone would make the statement they are the best they are unbeatable. Now I see another year go by and our Tremendous Hawthorne Cabs are in Fifth Place. In order to get back up to the top like the Cabs used to be something has to be done? I am sick and tired of seeing the Hawthorne Cabs getting shaken to fifth place? Very disapointed in the Cabs this year.

6 September 2009 - Providence Rhode Island

Peter Lannigan

I have been following the Cabs for over fifty years and never ever saw them fall behind in the contests? This year 2009 they are being beat by Conn. Huricanes and Minnesota Brass are making Hawthorne look bad. It makes me feel sad to see Hawthorne getting destroyed by other Corps. At one time Hawthorne would take the field and every one would get scared and know that the Hawthorne Cabs would destroy them. Not so in 2009 looks like a real bummer for Hawthorne and all the fans and alumni. May I suggest getting new instructors a new drum line instructor and change the drill. Come on now how many times does Reading Bucs have to kick Hawthorne out of the standings. Its time to take heed and get all new instructors and a new program. We are sick and tired of seeing our beloved Hawthorne get shoved lower and lower. Wake up Hawthorne Cabs.

9 August 2009 - Lansing Michigan

Cathy Martin Bourgeois |

It's great to see these comments. I just started a St. Mary's Annunciators Alumni Group page and a Somerville Annunciators Alumni Group page. We competed against the Watertown Cadets. My husband Allen Bourgeois taught them around . I have 2 pictures of the Watertown Cadets in the early 1970's.

18 July 2009 - Nashua, NH

JOE SILVA |

WHAT A BLESSING TO KNOW THAT THERE IS PEOPLE OUT THERE STILL HANGING ON TO THE WORLD OF DRUMCORPS SINCE WHEN!!

3 June 2009 - THOUSAND OAKS CALIFORNIA

raymond leger |

this message is to rae pearson,I noticed you mentioned the watertown cadets,While I was a member of the Whalers Senior Drum & Bugle Corps,from 1960 to 1972. We had a great number of members from,"I Think" the watertown cadets merge with us to build a large Corps to compete at the DCA Prelims in 1972,were you a member at that time,or do you know anyone who might have been,thanks for any response.RAY

6 April 2009 - new bedford,ma. USA

Hawthorne Fan

Whats Wrong with the Cabs? I see they took Fifth Place this year 2008 in Rochester at the Finals. Whats Wrong with the Cabs? All of a sudden they are falling down in ranks? May I suggest getting new instructors improving their drills and play a program that the Judges will like? This is a disgrace to see Hawthorne Take Fifth place in 2008. Shape Up Hawthorne you have a Image and lots of followers. This season was a disgrace. Go back to the drawing boards and see if you can over take Reading.

1 September 2008 - Michigan

rae pearson

you guys & girls where great so wasnt the watertown cadets

14 August 2008 - watertown mass

Mari Wilichoski |

Wow What a blast from then past My sons friends parents belong to St Kevins and told me about the site Im glad they did That was a great time!Hope all are well

17 February 2008 - Everett Ma

John C Marotta |

Greetings Mr. Jack Marino from Beverly, MA

Just browsing through looking for some drum corps material and came across your wonderful web site. Brings back lots of memories. I marched with Cambridge 3 seasons, 1959-1961. Myself along with 6 others left the Assumption Cadets from East Boston & were ready for the big time as we at Assumption were barely a class C corps. What an experience. Al Saia really brought out the best in his horn line. He hooked me up with Rugi Rugoletti. Man I sure miss that man. He was a saint. For two opposites Rugi & and I got along extremely well. Performing at the Hatch Memorial Shell, Symphony Hall, Carnegie Hall and the 1961 V,F.W. Nationals will always stand out in my mind. Playing for J.F.K. in Boston was another memorable experience. After the show a bunch of the guys walked to Scolly Square to get tattoos and Dad's Tattoo Shop. I was the first in line. I had CAMBRIDGE CABALLEROS tattooed on my right arm while the others waited in line. Now get this, After I was done ALL the other guys dissapeared. No B---s. I guess the blood changed there minds. I can go on and on and on about my experiences with the Cabs. All I can say is it's a joy when I can read about the old days with the Cambridge Caballeros. A few years ago I had an accident where I broke my front teeth, both upper and lower and had to have surgery on my lips. At the time I was playing with the Legends of Drum Corps, Princemen Alumni and........................St. Kevin's Alumni. Wow, we were enemies at one time but as it turns out, I really met a bunch of really nice guys and gals. Needless to say I had to give up playing. When I finally healed and picked up my baritone, it sounded like two cats doing dastardly deed on a hot tin roof. Please keep your web site going for all us oldies.

Thanks. John Marotta

23 October 2007

Lee |

I was a member of St. Mary's Annunciators that was re-formed (circa 1955) after the Lawless and Keough families broke away from the church sponsored corps to form the Caballeros. Mrs. Keough (wife of Dick Keough the founder) told me she still had Caballeros uniforms in her closet in 1970 ??

17 August 2007 - Boston

BOB GARGAN |

HI JACK, I WAS JUST BROWSING AND CAME UPON THE SITE AGAIN. SOME OF THOSE PICTURES BRING BACK GREAT MEMORIES OF TIMES I WISH WE COULD REVISIT MORE OFTEN. NEXT TIME JOE TRAVIA, JIMMY CHEEVER AND I GET OUT TO VEGAS, WE NEED TO TRY AND PLAN A GET TOGETHER WITH YOU. THANKS FOR KEEPING THOSE MEMORIES ALIVE FOR US. GOOD LUCK, BOB.

8 July 2007 - SATELLITE BEACH,FL

Madeline Long |

I marched with St. Peter's Band of South Boston. Am looking for an address/tel. # of Al "Cisco" from the Cambridge Caballeros and Stephanie from St. Peter's Championship Colorguard.

1 June 2007 - Westtown, PA

Rich Thomas |

I played 1st soprano with"Twig" and Dennis Silva with the Don Juans. I played a duet during concert in 71 with Twig. Sorry to hear about Al Saia. He was a great instructor. I too remember M+M at Binney St. Sweet memories!

31 August 2006 - Christiana, PA

Keith Gregory |

I Marched with the Caballeros in the
E-Mass Conferences, went to Miami for Nationals, Dated Pat Goodhue of St Thomas Moore Cadets and have more memories that are unique from Drum Corps Days. To all of you, God Bless,
The loss of Al Saia, words cant express
I Played 3rd Baritone inspired by AL and great guys like Ruggie.

24 July 2006 - Cocoa Florida USA

MARGARET |

HOPING THAT CINDY CAN & WILL FINALLY GET THAT WEB SITE FOR THE SOCIALITES UP AND RUNNING. I WAS HER PROTEGE BACK IN THE 70'S.

16 July 2005 - SAUGUS MA

A Caballero

Interesting site! I marched with Cambridge the same years as tenor drummer Al "Cisco". I played 1st Bari with the Cambridge Caballeros. Fond memories for me are: Listening to Arthur Fiedler heap praise on our music and watching Al Saia beam with pride on stage at Symphony Hall, Boston. Marching to the drill provided by the great Hugo Evarelli of Hawthorne fame in the Orange Bowl in Florida. Performing at Carnegie Hall in New York. Beating Garfield twice in 1962.

November 17, 2003 - Milford, MA

Dan Laskowski |

One of my first teachers was a military drummer and so I have learned to appreciate snare drum rudiments as well as drumset playing.

- Windsor, ON Canada

Maca |

Surfing came across your website. Former Imperial, we had a reunion of our own, check our website, www.masscorpslinks.com. We're trying to get something going again to pass on to our kids an grandkids. We're having a fundraiser April 26th in the "other word" south shore. remember going through the tunnel or over the bridge was like going to another world and a trip to Lynn was a big thing? Oh for simpler days. Good to see other corps have stayed in tough through the years. We almost got you at the Eastern Mass Finals in '65

- Landing, NJ - USA

Jack Marino |

Today, March 23, 2003 - AL SAIA, a great and talented man passed away... thank you Al for everything you did for me and for the hundreds of kids in Drum & Bugle Corps. You will always be remembered...

March 23, 2003 - Burbank, CA USA

Al Cisco |

One of the best corps I ever had the pleasure to teach, one of the hardest working group's I know. Remember Binny Street by the railroad track"s what a site. I will also never forget we had our own bulding for horn and drum rehearsal's. We had the mayor on our side he was on the board. I guess I will always favor the drum line but maybe that's because I taught them - Cisco

- Malden, MA USA

Bob Molloy |

Hi Jack, Great to see those pictures. I haven't seen those in 30 years and it's just like yesterday. I don't know if you remember me but I played baritone with the Toreadors in 66 and bass baritone in 67,68, & 69. I've always wondered what happened to everyone. Those were some of the most vivid and happy memories. The only people I have ever seen over the years was Joe Albano and Bill Perkins ( at Kelly's in Saugus). I have followed drum corps off and on over the years up until 27th disbanded. I went the thr 94 DCI finals which was great. Since I go to the Manning bowl each year. ( I try to be upbeat and say I like what I see happening but ) Anyway, I thought I would just touch base and if there is a reunion please let me know. Thanks, Bob PS. I have a very few pictures my mother had put in a scrapbook years ago (mostly of me of course) but I haven't scanned them onto the PC yet.

- Saugus, ma USA

rodney silva |

I would love to see more pics of the once powerful don juans and toreadors

- brockton , ma USA

Jim Colameta |

Great site Jack. My sister Peg told me about it. I'm still associated with some old Toreadors. In fact they were here yesterday for my son's birthday. Good luck with your film group.

- Watetown, MA USA

Cindy |

I wish I had gone to your reunion!!! The Toreadors were quite an event of MY past....the SOCIALITES loved the Toreadors...and I AM the Socialites...and still playing..we baritone girls are hard to KILL OFF!! Would love to hear from any of you that possibly remember SMITTY from the Socialites....and geesh, i should get a Socialite web page up and running for us too.....Those WERE the days!! Luv ya's Smitty

- Saugus, MA USA

James R. Henry Sr. |

Help Us Please, The members of the USAF Academy Drum Corp are planning a Reunion at next years DCA. The problem is we have lost touch with alot of our group. Some have already passed on. We want to get our guys together before we loose any more. If you know anyone that marched with us, please have them get in touch with me . We need their name and any others guys they can remember. Thank you for your help. Jim Henry hispromise@comcast.net

- Punta Gorda, Fl - USA

David McGuinness |

Just a short note to say I enjoyed the Cabs shows and miss the recordings. Would like a recording of both the 1960, and 1962 Standstill Shows. Horns Aplenty and Carnagie Hall Thanks for the memories.

- Waterbury, Ct USA

Ken Vachon |

Hi Jack, great job on your site, I've been hooked on Latin style music since my early 1960's days in the Muchachos Drum & Bugle Corps of Manchester, NH. We too were patterned after the one & only Cabs in 1963 and continue today as a small Senior parade & exhibition corps. I remember hearing the Cambridge Cabs on an old Fleetwood LP from way back when and also remember the Don Juans. Thanks again for sharing these great drum corps memories. Best wishes, Ken Vachon

- Manchester, NH USA

Bob Gargan |

Hi Guys, Joe just called me and told me about the site so I had to jump on. I'll take a look at the site after completing this. The reunion was really interesting you would have loved it. Best of luck with all your ventures they sound exciting. HAPPY NEW YEAR, BOB.

- SATELLITE BEACH, FL USA

Joe Travia |

Jack & Louise: Linda forwarded me your website. Great to see it. Sorry you missed the 1999 Reunion - all seemed to have had a good time. Get me your mailing address and I will send you info from the reunion. Bobby Gargan and I will be in Las Vegas from February 20th through the 26th. Around the 22nd we are heading to Salt Lake for the Gold Medal Men's Hockey Game and Closing Ceremonies. My connecting flight actually goes through LAX. Maybe we get get together. Gargan's email is bgargan@aol.com

- Reading, MA USA

Maryhelen Shuman-Groh |

Greetings, Jackie and Louise! Tim Lewis forwarded your site to me. I definitely have some scanned photos to send you. Love, Maryhelen

- Bridgewater, MA USA

Tim Lewis |

Hello Jackie, How are you? Linda passed along your site info. I got in real quick, haven't had time to really check out, but I will. So glad you are doing well. I'll send you an email real soon. Glad you are smart enough to use Mac's, I use pc at work but wouldn't have anything else but a Mac at home. I will send you an email soon. Great to make contact again. Was sorry to hear that you weren't going to be at the reunion a few years back. Take care, Great job! - Timmy Lewis

- Groveland, MA USA

Edward R. LeMoure |

Just an old Toreador reliving the past

- Miami /Milford/Fla/CT - USA

Jack Marino |

This guestbook is for all drum & bugle corps lovers. Please sign and let me know who you are and what corps you marched in.

- Burbank, CA USA

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