Author Archives: Bill Halamandaris

There is a lot of misinformation on the web concerning Steve Jobs’ final words.  As usual, the truth is better than fiction.  Here it is courtesy of his sister. A Sister’s Eulogy for Steve Jobs, by Mona Simpson, October 30, 2011 … Continue reading →

I distinctly remember the moment I looked down and saw my father’s hand coming out of my sleeve.  Until then, I had always thought I was my Mother’s son.   Since then, I have found myself thinking I am becoming more … Continue reading →

My father’s health deteriorated progressively through the years. The degeneration of his lungs put an increasing strain on his heart. Heart problems were followed by kidney problems, kidney problems by diabetes. It was as though his bodily systems were failing, … Continue reading →

Arthur Flemming had the distinction of serving every President from Coolidge to Clinton. He was, among other things, a member of the Hoover Commission, Secretary of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare under Eisenhower, and head of the Department … Continue reading →

The story of Bob Macauley and Operation Babylift is the stuff of legends but there is a part of the story that’s rarely told. It begins on April 4, 1975, near the end of the Vietnamese war.  A C5A Galaxy cargo plane … Continue reading →