Edgewater High School Alumni
Orlando, Florida (FL)

Recent Members
Benn Horton | 1969 |
Bill Stephens | 1968 |
Calvin Tillman | 1976 |
Daylen Perkins | 2022 |
Jack Long | 1968 |
Jeffrey Schadow | 1985 |
Teresa Mcgee | 1989 |
Virginia Smith | 1981 |
Military Alumni
Honoring Our Heroes
This area is dedicated to our alumni that have served or are serving in our armed forces!
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Honored Military Alumni

AL MURDOCH
Class of 1959
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired NCO having served as anIntelligence Analyst and later, Computer Science engineer in Okinawa, Germany, Japan, Key West, Vietnam, Kelly AFB, TX and Patrick AFB, FL
Class of 1959
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired NCO having served as anIntelligence Analyst and later, Computer Science engineer in Okinawa, Germany, Japan, Key West, Vietnam, Kelly AFB, TX and Patrick AFB, FL

Alan Harvey
Class of 1975
Army, 6 Years
2 tours Germany; German and Russian linguist; 3d Infantry Division and VII Corps
Class of 1975
Army, 6 Years
2 tours Germany; German and Russian linguist; 3d Infantry Division and VII Corps

Benjamin L. Deutsch
Class of 1977
Army, 5 Years
National security and crimes investigator.
Class of 1977
Army, 5 Years
National security and crimes investigator.


Bob Hyres
Class of 1964
Army, 2 Years
Military Police
503rd MP
Riot Control Battalion
Class of 1964
Army, 2 Years
Military Police
503rd MP
Riot Control Battalion

Calvin Tee Tillman
Class of 1976
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Marine Barracks-Military Security
Class of 1976
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Marine Barracks-Military Security

Carl Phillips
Class of 1964
Army, 20+ Years
Navy/Army/National Guard. Meritorious Service Medal, Law Enforcement 2002 Olympics,
Class of 1964
Army, 20+ Years
Navy/Army/National Guard. Meritorious Service Medal, Law Enforcement 2002 Olympics,

Danae Brown
Class of 1997
Air Force, 9 Years
I joined the AF in 98 and spent almost 6 years in SOUTH DAKOTA! Rough. I transferred to NJ in 04, deployed in support of OPERATION Enduring Freedom and plan to separate in 6 months. It's been a great ride but it's time to move on.
Class of 1997
Air Force, 9 Years
I joined the AF in 98 and spent almost 6 years in SOUTH DAKOTA! Rough. I transferred to NJ in 04, deployed in support of OPERATION Enduring Freedom and plan to separate in 6 months. It's been a great ride but it's time to move on.


Guy W. Eastman
Class of 1959
Marine Corps, 6 Years
USMC 1961-1967 (6 years)
U.S. Navy 1968-1984 (16 years)
Class of 1959
Marine Corps, 6 Years
USMC 1961-1967 (6 years)
U.S. Navy 1968-1984 (16 years)

James P. Thomas
Class of 1967
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served in US Army during Vietnam Era. Spent 8+ years in Army before transferring to US Air Force Reserve. Retire in 2008 with 26 years service. Last duty assignment was Joint Forces Command, Joint Warfighting Center in Virginia. Served as a Public Affairs Superintendent in the J7 Media Training & Public Affairs Branch.
Class of 1967
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served in US Army during Vietnam Era. Spent 8+ years in Army before transferring to US Air Force Reserve. Retire in 2008 with 26 years service. Last duty assignment was Joint Forces Command, Joint Warfighting Center in Virginia. Served as a Public Affairs Superintendent in the J7 Media Training & Public Affairs Branch.

James Respress
Class of 2002
Navy, 5 Years
Joined the Navy in 2002, currently conducting forward deployed antiterrorism/force protection to all U.S. and coalition forces abroad.
Class of 2002
Navy, 5 Years
Joined the Navy in 2002, currently conducting forward deployed antiterrorism/force protection to all U.S. and coalition forces abroad.

James W. Roberts (Jimmy)
Class of 1978
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired in 2005 with more than 24 years service
Class of 1978
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired in 2005 with more than 24 years service

Jan Shearouse Alexuk
Class of 1968
Army, 4 Years
Served in the Army from 1976-1980. Married a soldier and traveled the world with him until his retirement in 1990.
Class of 1968
Army, 4 Years
Served in the Army from 1976-1980. Married a soldier and traveled the world with him until his retirement in 1990.

Jaret Smith
Class of 2005
Army, 3 Years
Currently as a Hospital Deititian/ Nutrition Specialist now deployed to Camp Andaconda, Iraq with the 86th Medical unit-- Solider Medic "HOAH"
Class of 2005
Army, 3 Years
Currently as a Hospital Deititian/ Nutrition Specialist now deployed to Camp Andaconda, Iraq with the 86th Medical unit-- Solider Medic "HOAH"

Jason Leary
Class of 1995
Marine Corps, 10 Years
Chief Warrant Officer 2
-In 10 yrs, Jason has reenlisted and been promoted six times all over the world on four different continents.
-Most recent promotion was on Aug 4th, 2008
-Currently waiting for deployment to Iraq
Class of 1995
Marine Corps, 10 Years
Chief Warrant Officer 2
-In 10 yrs, Jason has reenlisted and been promoted six times all over the world on four different continents.
-Most recent promotion was on Aug 4th, 2008
-Currently waiting for deployment to Iraq

Jeff Farmer
Class of 1989
Marine Corps, 10 Years
Iraq/Afghanistan veteran - Semper FIdelis
Class of 1989
Marine Corps, 10 Years
Iraq/Afghanistan veteran - Semper FIdelis

JOHN L RUSSELL
Class of 1975
Navy, 20+ Years
Aviator - A-7E Corsair II and F/A-18 Hornet
Class of 1975
Navy, 20+ Years
Aviator - A-7E Corsair II and F/A-18 Hornet


Kevin Spaulding
Class of 1986
Army, 18 Years
18 years Active Duty and Reserve service. Currently activated Special Operations Training Group, Ft. Bragg NC.
Class of 1986
Army, 18 Years
18 years Active Duty and Reserve service. Currently activated Special Operations Training Group, Ft. Bragg NC.


Larry Thurlow
Class of 1962
Navy, 20+ Years
22 years of active service and retired in 1987
as a Cryptologic Technician Chief Petty Officer.
Duty stations included:
Pensacola, Fl
Guam
Homestead, Fl
San Vito, Italy (2 Tours)
Washington, D.C. (2 Tours)
Sabana Seca, Puerto Rico
Charleston, South Carolina
Class of 1962
Navy, 20+ Years
22 years of active service and retired in 1987
as a Cryptologic Technician Chief Petty Officer.
Duty stations included:
Pensacola, Fl
Guam
Homestead, Fl
San Vito, Italy (2 Tours)
Washington, D.C. (2 Tours)
Sabana Seca, Puerto Rico
Charleston, South Carolina

Larry Thurlow
Class of 1962
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired as Chief (E-7)Cryptologic Technician
Served on Guam in Western Pacific, Sabana
Seca, Puerto Rico (4 Yrs), San Vito, Italy (5 Yrs),
Charleston, S. C. (2 Yrs), Homestead, FL. (2Yrs)
and Headquarters Washington D.C. 3 times for a total of 6 yrs.
Awards: Navy Achievment Medal
5 Good Conduct Awards
Meritorious Service Award
National Defense Medal
Class of 1962
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired as Chief (E-7)Cryptologic Technician
Served on Guam in Western Pacific, Sabana
Seca, Puerto Rico (4 Yrs), San Vito, Italy (5 Yrs),
Charleston, S. C. (2 Yrs), Homestead, FL. (2Yrs)
and Headquarters Washington D.C. 3 times for a total of 6 yrs.
Awards: Navy Achievment Medal
5 Good Conduct Awards
Meritorious Service Award
National Defense Medal

Laurence Jackson
Class of 1971
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired as CSCM E-9
Served with the US Marines In S.E.Asia after The conflict of Viet-Nam
Class of 1971
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired as CSCM E-9
Served with the US Marines In S.E.Asia after The conflict of Viet-Nam

Lee Hutton
Class of 1999
Navy, 5 Years
Electronics Technician Secound Class, On the USS Maryland (SSBN 738 Gold). Trident Submarine. Mission: Nuclear Deterence
Class of 1999
Navy, 5 Years
Electronics Technician Secound Class, On the USS Maryland (SSBN 738 Gold). Trident Submarine. Mission: Nuclear Deterence

Les Marzke
Class of 1980
Navy, 20+ Years
Chief Petty Officer - FCC / Mission Commander Embarked Security Det.222 / MSD2.
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Active Duty and Reserve with distinguished service in Gulf War.-- Operations: Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, Noble Eagle and Project Lookback. Campaign Medals / Awards include: Iraq, GWOTExp, Kuwait, Bahrain and service in UAE, Djbouti, Persian Gulf AOR. Current Status: TDRL.
Class of 1980
Navy, 20+ Years
Chief Petty Officer - FCC / Mission Commander Embarked Security Det.222 / MSD2.
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Active Duty and Reserve with distinguished service in Gulf War.-- Operations: Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, Noble Eagle and Project Lookback. Campaign Medals / Awards include: Iraq, GWOTExp, Kuwait, Bahrain and service in UAE, Djbouti, Persian Gulf AOR. Current Status: TDRL.

Maagan Wright
Class of 2005
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Being a Marine is so fulfilling, it honestly makes you realize how important your family and friends really are!
Class of 2005
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Being a Marine is so fulfilling, it honestly makes you realize how important your family and friends really are!

Marc A. Cahill
Class of 1988
Air Force, 4 Years
Operation Desert Storm / Saudi Arabia & Iraq, Peterson AFB, Colorado Springs / AF Space Command
Class of 1988
Air Force, 4 Years
Operation Desert Storm / Saudi Arabia & Iraq, Peterson AFB, Colorado Springs / AF Space Command




Rob Aldrich
Class of 1981
Navy, 20+ Years
Recenty retired Chief Petty Officer, Submariner
Class of 1981
Navy, 20+ Years
Recenty retired Chief Petty Officer, Submariner

Robert (Bob) Hyres
Class of 1964
Army, 2 Years
Military Police - 503rd Riot Control Battalion - Spent the summer of '68 in the D.C. riots then regular MP duty at Ft. Bragg.
Class of 1964
Army, 2 Years
Military Police - 503rd Riot Control Battalion - Spent the summer of '68 in the D.C. riots then regular MP duty at Ft. Bragg.
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Our Edgewater High School military alumni are some of the most outstanding people we know and this page recognizes them and everything they have done! Not everyone gets to come home for the holidays and we want our Edgewater High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Orlando are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!