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Al Gonzalez

I'm Al Gonzalez(Speedy) and was in the Marine corp from 67 to 71. I served with the 5th Divy Band in the latter part of 67 and most of 68. From there I was transfered to the Navy School of Music in Little Creek from Jan 69 to June 69. then I was reassigned to the 2nd Marine Air Wing Band at Cherry Point until June of 70. From there I received orders to West Pac and pulled a short term in Viet Nam with the 3rd Marine Amphibious Force . My last and best duty station was The 3rd Divy Band in Okinawa until June 71.( Man It was like dying and going to Heaven)

I would like to hear from anyone that remembers me at almar032001@yahoo.com . Steve Cseplo, Danantonio, Roardink, Morales, Keith Delke, Jimmy Simms, Avioli, Pete Snyder,Daral Ruh, just a few names I remember if you're looking in send me a line.

Al's Photos

3rd Marine Division
Semper Fideles

Music recording by Al "Speedy" Gonzalez:

The guys in the the group during that live recording from my sony reel to reel were Cpl. R.J."Dee" Dantonio on tenor, Cpl.J."Jimmy" Simms on trumpet, M.J. Avioli on drums, P.W. Snyder on  piano,LCpl. D.N. Lewis on bongos and Sgt. Al "Speepy" Gonzalez on the bass guitar

In The Middle of the Night Dream Lover K-Phoenix
Jammin La Bamba Let it Be
Juliet Lonely Bull Oob La Dee
Sunny TeQuilla Water Melon Man
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