I have great news! The 488th Banner is now = in my possession!!! Melissa Johnston McCoy found it in a tube in RM's studio = and mailed it to me on Monday! She had been looking for something folded so = Melissa was supprised when she opened the red tube on Friday morning. She called = me at 6:15 California time. I was happy to get up and managed to stay awake = the whole day.

It is in pristine condition. The signatures of = the 488th alums are there including Col. Tic Tokaz and other 340th Group = commanders. They date from 1984 at Dayton. I most absurdly will bring it to = SF.