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Passing of RADM Ralph M. Ghormley

Members and Friends of the R&SL, It is my sad duty to inform you that Life Member, and 1988 President, RADM Ralph M. Ghormley (USN retired), of McLean Virginia, died on the evening of Sunday October 7, 2012. Additional details will be provided  as they become available. Sincerely, Dave Ward

October Meeting

When Thursday October 11, 2012 Time - Noon to 2:00 pm. Where –Amenities room Embassy of Australia, 1601 Massachusetts, Ave., Washington, DC 20036 Guest Speaker – COL Dr. Richard Southby, Vice President of the Washington, DC Sub-Branch of the Returned and Services League of Australia is Executive Dean and Distinguished Professor of Global Health Emeritus at George Washington University. Topic - Some Perspectives on British Military Medicine in the 19th Century Charge - $15.00, including buffet lunch and sodas. Alcoholic beverages- $2.00 each. Attire: Business casual Photo ID essential for entry RSVP by noon on October 10 to David Ward at 202-352-8550 or via e-mail to dmward1973@gmail.com Parking: There is no parking at the Embassy There is paid public parking behind and under the Airline Pilots Association (17th and Mass) and at 1500 Mass Ave NW 3. Bio Summary: Dr. Richard Southby, Vice President of the Washington, DC Sub-Branch of the Returned and

September Lecture

A special thank you to Bernard Edelman of the Vietnam Veterans of America for his insightful talk on the nature of heroism.