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My name is Richard Lamb and there is no way I can put into words just what Alpine Camp has meant to both myself and my brothers. I have recently accepted a promotion within the company for which I am employed. The funny part about this promotion is that it takes me away from the city that I was born and raised. Shreveport, Louisiana will always be my real home but, I remember like it was yesterday flying into Birmingham and having a counselor me us at the airport to take that 2-3 hour ride on the bus to camp. We knew we were close when we crossed the bridge and could look down little river to the water front. The excitement of what new friends and old friends was almost more than we could stand. I remember so well my first year in the summer of 1968. My first counselor was a man named Bob Little and my cabin was Rabbit Run. I can’t tell you what I had for lunch yesterday, but I can tell you this kind of stuff that was 40 years ago. I would love nothing more than to see both Dick and Alice and give them both a big hug and thank them for being part of making me a better man today. I have a story to tell and it will be done in person with the two of them to make sure they really understand. I miss friends that I remember but have lost contact with over the years. My oldest boy graduated from LSU this past year and one of his fraternity brothers is the son of a fellow camper that I remembered so well 40 years ago. Please keep in touch with me and allow me to participate in any future alumni programs. My cousin Christopher Peatross was the one that told me about the alumni weekend this past summer. I am sorry I did not know about this and was not able to attend. I look forward to hearing back from you guys in the near future. To be honest it is almost difficult for me to write this letter because of the emotions that run through my mind. Nothing but happy thoughts. Time goes by much to fast. God bless you all for what you do for others each and everyday.
Allen Breland informed me about this site. It is good to remember all the wonderful times we had as young men. My son did not get the opportunity to be at Alpine. I saw the pix of the reunion but too much time has passed to recognize anyone except Dick and Alice. I remember Carter and Toy being born. God Bless to all. I try to keep the innocent child alive in me as much as possible.
-Jappy Becker 68, 70,71 , 77, 79
Hello Jappy and Richard. I didn’t get to the reunion although I had planned to go, it didn’t work out. My brothers, John and Keller, made it and are still talking about it. I love the pictures on the site. Brings back many memories. Bud
Richard lamb, Bud Mcbride, Allen Breland…. This is Peter Benes (Cherokee-Medicene man) from Birmnigham Al. Went on to Samford University, sorry not a MIssissippi school, married, 2 children, divorced, married again. What a time we had at camp. Mr O, and all the activities.. broke my arm climbing on the tennis court.. miss the slaughter ball too.. Just found the site, and love , i hope someone will contact me.. your friend, Pete.
Pcb4tide@aol.com,, 904-213-1364/