Frank Moore, Tony Marshall, Weldon Groves and Maurice Ecung


Weldon Groves, Antonia and Maurice Ecung


John Swanson and Tony Marshall


Jim Neu and Tony

Weldon Groves, Maurice Ecung, Frank Moore and Tony Marshall


Mr. and Mrs. Jones were my local civilian sponsors during my cadet days, 1964-1968. (Maurice Ecung's guests)

I met Leroy when I was a “doolie.” An extra tray of steaks mysteriously appeared on my lap, during a Friday evening meal in Mitchell Hall. Thereby allowing all of the doolies at our table to sit at ease and all to enjoy a second Steak. (A rare occurrence back then.) On a later occasion, in Colorado Springs, Leroy “saved my life.”

Leroy Jones was a waiter at the cadet dining hall from 1964 to 1968. He literally, “served our class.” He and Hazel came to Colorado Spring in 1962, compliments of the U.S. Army. After 2 years as a solder at Fort Carson, he separated from the Army and took the then civil service position as a waiter at Mitchell Hall, the USAFA Cadet Dining Hall.

After leaving the Academy in 1968 Mr. Jones earned a degree in Fire Science. He then returned to the USAF Academy as a fire fighter with the USAFA fire department. After one year he was recruited By the Denver Fire Department. Within 8 years he was a Fire Chief. He retired in 1992 as an assistant Battalion Chief.

Leroy is 84 years old. He and Hazel currently reside in Aurora Colorado. Antonia and I feel blessed for finally being able to locate them and thank them for their kindness 60 years ago.