With the new year upon us, many of the convener documents have been updated. Please be sure you get the latest and greatest documents in the Convener Files section before you head off to your games.
Also, please get send your updated game dates to convener@clanwallace.org
Thanks.
Captain John Robert Wallace, US Coast Guard, proudly served thirty two years, from 1957 until 1989, and is now enjoying retirement in Walterboro, SC.
A US Coast Guard Academy Graduate and University of Illinois Graduate, John served 4 Tours in Southeast Asia, (3 in Vietnam 1969-1972). After that the majority of his career was served as a Civil Engineering Officer, including two major command appointments.
As a Clan Wallace Society member, he served 15 years on the Board of Directors as well as 3 years as the society President.
For your service and sacrifice John, the Clan Wallace Society salutes you.
Ron served in the US Army’s Special Forces Airborne division from 1966 to 1974 and left active duty as a Sergeant First Class.
Ron joined the Clan Wallace Society in 2004 and currently serves as a Director for the society.
For your service and sacrifice Ron, the Clan Wallace Society salutes you.
Scott Wallace joined the US Navy right out of high school in 1989, entering into the Navy Nuclear Power program. In 1993 he reported to the USS John F Kennedy CV-67, serving five years in the ship’s main propulsion division. Follow on duty assignments included NAS Cecil Field and SIMA Mayport following a short period on medical hold. Scott separated from active duty in August 2001 as a Machinist Mate 1st Class.
Scott joined the Clan Wallace Society in 2016 and currently is the society’s webmaster.
For your service and sacrifice Scott, the Clan Wallace Society salutes you!
Bill Wallace served 4 years in the U.S. Army as a Teletype Communications Specialist for the Army Security Agency from September 1968 until March 1972. After serving back to back tours in Vietnam, Bill finished out the remainder of his service at Agency Headquarters in Arlington Va.
Bill is currently in the process of publishing a book which is a collection of experiences and stories of his time in the Army and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Bill had been a member of the Clan Wallace Society since 2004 and is a current Director for the society.
For your service and sacrifice Bill, the Clan Wallace Society salutes you!
The son of a career U.S. Army man, Ben was born in Talladega, Alabama and is a lifetime member of Clan Wallace through his great-grandmother Bertha Wallace Howard.
He enlisted in the United States Air Force on 12 July 1961, serving on Air Force bases from Kansas to New York, New Hampshire, California and Arizona. Additionally, he served overseas in the Philippine Islands, Guam, Okinawa, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Korea, Thailand, and Indonesia.
Ben attended Auburn University Alabama for two years prior to enlisting in the Air Force. He has two AA degrees in Aircraft Maintenance and Instructor of Technology, a BA in Management, and an MA in Public Administration from Golden Gate University.
Beginning as a reciprocating engine mechanic, he later cross trained into jet engines; became a Quality Control Inspector and spent the last four years of his career as a Field Training Master Instructor, retiring from active duty at Williams Air Force Base in August, 1981, as a Master Sergeant.
As a civilian, Ben worked for Garrett Turbine Engine Company for one year and from there returned as a Civil Service employee to Williams Air Force Base in 1982. Upon Williams closing in August 1992, Ben transferred to Luke Air Force Base, Arizona where he retired as Chief of Resources, GS-12, for the 56th Civil Engineering Squadron in March, 2007.
Ben loves all things Scottish and loves Aviation History and Military History. He loves to read and enjoys travelling. He is a life time member of the Scottish American Military Society (SAMS) and for three years, served as Commander of the SAMS Color Guard. Ben has also been member of the Clan Wallace Society since 1996.
Ben enjoys spending time with the love of his life, Kathy. They share 6 children, 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
For your service and sacrifice Ben, the Clan Wallace Society salutes you!
Megan is the granddaughter of Russ and Marcia Harper and currently is serving on active duty at Fort Sam Houston, TX.
Megan joined the Clan Wallace Society in 2016.
For your service and sacrifice Megan, the Clan Wallace Society salutes you!
Only a short time left to mark your calendars for November 10 – 13, 2016, and plan to attend the 2016 Clan Wallace Society 50th Anniversary Gathering in Salado, Texas. It is being held in conjunction with the Salado Scottish Clan Gathering & Highland Games, the birthplace of the Society in 1966.
Everything is bigger in Texas, especially Clan Wallace. Attend and renew old friendships and make new ones at this special event.
Linked below is information on hotel options, events scheduled, and a Gathering reservation form. Most non-game events and socials will take place at the Holiday Inn Express. The final 50th Anniversary events schedule will be in the Program included with a gift bag. You can order Salado Games tickets and CTAM Tartan Dinner tickets through the CTAM Advance Ticket Order Form linked below.
Veterans Day occurs during this event. Veterans may want to wear their ribbons or medals, especially on November 11th.
Hope to see you there!!
Gathering Information & Reservation Form
CTAM Advance Ticket Order Form
Captain Edward Grant Ries, USMC passed away, Tuesday, March 29th, after a valiant battle against cancer.
Ed was known to many in the Southern California Scottish Community, and served as the convener for Clan Wallace for many years. For several years, he served as part of the Color Guard in the Salute to Veterans at Scottish Fest USA, over Memorial Day weekend, at the Orange County Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa, where he will be accorded honors this year.
Ed wrote several excellent historical novels over the past few years, all of which are available through Amazon. He held a PhD in engineering, and taught at university level, as well as working in the private sector.
His first book was entitled ‘Legacy of Honor’; a fitting one, for such a gallant gentleman.
Ed was a devoted husband, father, and friend.
A church service was held Saturday, and a funeral internment ceremony took take place Thursday, April 7th at 1:00 PM at Miramar National Cemetery, section 9 site 561.
Semper Fi Skipper! Your duty here is completed. Your next and final duty station, will be at the Gates of Heaven.
Fair Winds and Following Seas!
It is with much sadness that we report past president of the Clan Wallace Society Jim (Marcus) Wallace passed on July 16, 2016. Marcus J. (Jim) Wallace Jr. was born in Port Neches, Texas in 1937. He spent most of his early life in Texas where he graduated from Port Neches High school. Then he went on to continue his education and graduated from Texas A&M, school of Engineering. Yes, Dad was an Aggie! He told and loved Aggie jokes with the best of ’em. He moved to California after college when he joined the Coast Guard. After a few years of active duty, he became a reservist and then got a job with the phone company and moved to Houston, then to St. Louis and finally settled in Oklahoma City for a long career with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. I think his heart was always in Texas though. He loved the people, the food and Aggie football! He married Janet Sue Sampson and they raised 2 children, Donna and David. He moved back to Texas a little over a year after Mom passed away to be close to his family and especially his grandkids. Jim enjoyed cooking, grilling outdoors and making unique dishes and not telling you what it was until after you ate it. Dad had a mischievous side that was fun to see. Corinth, TX is where he lived out his life, enjoying genealogy and trying to track down long lost family. He republished several books about William Wallace, participated in DNA studies, loved traveling to and attending Scottish games in the US and Canada while representing Clan Wallace. A special place in his heart was spending time with his children and grandchildren Heather, Joshua and Johnathan and his two (soon to be three) great grandchildren Jordan, Finnleigh and one on the way. Jim passed away on July 16, 2016. He will be dearly missed. Whenever I see a can of kipper snacks or lately vanilla bean shakes from Sonic, I will think of you Dad. Going to Mi Terra and traveling the back roads will never be the same. We will make one more trip to OK and place you beside Mom. We love you. The family asks in lieu of flowers you send a donation to the Central Texas Area Museum – Salado, TX
