Kathy Sharpe's Pacific Tour
I love to travel to new places. During the summer of 1996, I was asked by the country band, Arizona Star, to accompany them on an eight-week Department Of Defense tour to teach the military troops country line and couples dancing. We visited Korea for 3 1/2 weeks, Okinawa for 2 1/2 weeks, Guam and the Marshall Islands (Kwajalein) for a week each. It was an unforgettable experience!
Below are a few photos from the trip I'd like to share.
Arizona Star Band (from left to right--Kerrin Quinn, Joe Forte, Adam Calaci, Nancy Jane, and Ray Pasanen-- drummer, Charlie Brodsky, in back), performing in front of pagoda at Camp Humphries South Korea
Two of my military students in Kwajalein (Marshall Islands). That's me in the middle!
A great group of country dancers in Kwajalein with the Arizona Star band in the back.
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In February of 2001, we, unexpected, lost Adam Calaci. He will be sorely missed and always remembered by those who knew him. Here are a few pictures of the man who could play the bass, touch lives, and always had a smile and a sense of humor that was endless. God bless you and keep you, Adam.
Plane ride to one of the many places we visited
Adam and the boys on top of a helicopter in Korea
Adam in the Korean subway