It’s the kind of friendship with a bond that endures the miles and generations. Three friends who came to know one another throughout their time in the Air Force recently reunited after 50 years.
Beverly Boatright Lyons was stationed at Brooks Air Force Base/School of Aerospace medicine during the late 1960s. It is there she met now friends, Leslie Brocato and Judy Seldow. Brocato was assigned to the same Dental Research facility and served as Lyon’s trainee. Seldow was assigned to the same base, but served at a different facility.
“My time was split between the Dental Clinic and the School of Aerospace Medicine,” shared Lyons. “Judy and I worked on research readiness projects for the astronauts.”
The bond of friendship and those memories have endured the test of time. The trio has stayed in touch through the mail and by phone.
“I had not seen either one since 1971.” stated Lyons. “I just got the urge earlier this year that I needed to get together with them. So I just started researching vacation packages. My husband didn’t want to go so I talked my daughters into going with me. We flew into Baltimore, which is close to my friend’s house. My friend Judy drove down from her home in Massachusetts.”
The three-day reunion was sweet. They toured several sights, including Washington D.C., the Capitol, Arlington National Cemetery, the White House, and Hampton Mansion. Lyons noted that everyone should make time to visit Arlington National Cemetery.
“Both of these girls are special to me,” concluded Lyons. “Leslie was the Bridesmaid at my wedding. Judy made my wedding dress, which I still have.”
Here’s to many more beautiful memories ahead for these three Air Force Veterans!
