September 1, 2019 in Work Life
Space Station Freedom
Jack Walter was a Director of the McDonald Douglas Space System Company. He worked on the International Space Station. This video was made from a tour given by Jack Walter where he discusses the parts of the space station and how it was assembled including the integrated Truss Segments which were assembled in space. He also discussed the Habitation and Laboratory Modules. The main construction of the Space Station was completed between 1998 and 2011, although the Station Evolves continuously. Jack Walter has passed away, but the space Station is still going strong. This video was created by Jim Van
Read moreJune 15, 2019 in Political Life
Air Force One Final Flight Will End at Reagan Library 2001
On September 8, 2001 the former Air Force One, the aircraft that flew President Ronald Reagan during his Presidency, made it’s final flight to San Bernardino International Airport. At the airport were a crowd of former Ronald Reagan Administration members, dignitaries and friends gathered to witness the Secretary of the Air Force officially turn over the SAM 27000 to Nancy Reagan to be placed in the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. This video was created by Jim Van Schaack. See more videos on https://www.vanschaackfamily.com/
Read moreJune 15, 2019 in Recreational Life
The Van Schaack’s Visit Butchart Gardens in 1973
In August of 1973 Jim Van Schaack, Joyce Van Schaack and Chris Van Schaack visited the beautiful Butchart Gardens in Victoria, Canada.
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Jim and Joyce Van Schaack Visit Holland in 1978
In the summer of 1978 Jim and Joyce Van Schaack visited Holland, the land of windmills, flowers, diamonds, Rembrandt, Vincent Van Gogh and very industrious people. Much of the country is below sea level so water is pumped into canals, ponds or ditches so canals, ditches and ponds are everywhere. Jim and Joyce enjoyed watching wooden shoes being made and enjoyed visiting Amsterdam where they saw a shop where diamonds are cut, polished and sold and they watched a diamond cutter at work. They learned about all the different types of diamonds and, of course, the tulips are just as
Read moreJune 15, 2019 in Recreational Life
Jim and Joyce Van Schaack Visit Ireland 1979
In the summer of 1979, Jim and Joyce Van Schaack visited Ireland. An island of 32,589 square miles, smaller than the state of Main. Norther Ireland shares the island. It is part of The United Kingdom. We left the west coast of Great Britain by ferry and landed at the harbor near Dublin, Ireland. Our first stop was Dublin City, Ireland’s principal city for 1000 years. The city of Dublin was building a new civic center. While digging foundations they found ancient Roman ruins. We kissed the Balrney Stone at Blarney Castle. Kissing the stone is supposed to give you
Read moreJune 15, 2019 in Recreational Life
Jim and Joyce Van Schaack Visit Italy in 1989
In 1989 Jim and Joyce Van Schaack visited Italy. They began their trip in Milan and worked their way south to Sorrento. They visited an early shopping mall, a great cathedral, saw a statue of Leonardo Di Vinci. visited a palace in Milan. In Genoa they visited an early home of Christopher Columbus. The went to the Baptistery and the Cathedral in Pisa and the leaning bell tower. Next they toured to the beautiful city of Florence and went on to tour Rome. Next they went to the city of Capri and then to Pompeii, Venice and next they stayed
Read moreJune 15, 2019 in Celebrating Life
Jim Van Schaack III and Linda Renfro’s Wedding
Jim Van Schaack III and Linda Refro got married on April 12, 1975 at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. The Wedding reception was held at Jack and Gloria Walter’s home in Irvine California. After the wedding, Jim and Linda moved to Telluride, Colorado to begin their new life together.
Read moreJune 15, 2019 in Recreational Life
A Visit To Locust Grove: Home of General George Rogers Clark
Jim Van Schaack and Joyce Van Schaack made a visit to Locust Grove, the Home of General George Rogers Clark, the founder of Louisville Kentucky conqueror of the Northwest Territory.
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The Van Schaack’s Visit London England in 1979
In 1979 Jim Van Schaack and Joyce Van Schaack visited London, England in the UK. The visited among other things, the Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, and early English castle and they enjoy the changing of the guard as well as an armor and weapons display there. They visited Westminster Abbey, on of the United Kingdom’s most notable religious buildings. They also visited Buckingham Palace and watched the changing of the guards and visited the Palace of Westminster, Parliament, London House of Lords and the House of Commons. They saw Nelson’s statue in Trafalger Square and Kensington Palace. The
Read moreJune 15, 2019 in Celebrating Life
Freedom’s Foundation 44th Annual Awards Presentation Luncheon
On February 11, 2012 the Freedom’s Foundation at Valley forge Orange County Chapter presented the George Washington Honor Award Medal to Saddleback College Veterans Memorial at the Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club in Mission Viejo. The honorable Nancy Padberg gave the invocation and Francisca Kloa was the vocalist with Greg Smith on Piano. The Marine Air Logistics Squadron #39, Color Guard, Camp Pendelton presented the colors. Introductions were made by Lane Curtis and Dr. Tod A. Burnett and Joyce Van Schaack introduced distinguished guest and spoke at the event along with The Honorable Diane Harkey, Assemblywoman 73rd AD. The presentation were
Read moreJune 15, 2019 in Recreational Life
Visiting Paris France in 1978
Jim Van Schaack and Joyce Van Schaack visited Paris France in 1978. Jim Van Schaack and Joyce Van Schaack visited Paris France in 1978. Among other things they visited the Arc de Triomphe, the French was memorial. They visited the Eiffel Tower which was constructed for the 1889 Paris Exposition and Basilique de Sacre Coeur which was consecrated in 1918 after WW1. Construction began in 1975 and was completed in 1914. Catheral Notre Dome de Paris was constructed between 1163 and was largely completed by 1260. During the French Revolution much of the religious imagery was stolen or damaged. While
Read moreJune 15, 2019 in Recreational Life
A Visit to Pompeii Italy in 1989
In 1989 Jim Van Schaack and Joyce Van Schaack visited the ancient Roman city of Pompeii in Italy. Mount Vesuvius erupted on August 24, 79AD. Pompeii was buried in volcanic ash for 2000 years. 1500 to 2000 people died due to the eruption. Excavation of Pompeii began in 1748 and continues today. You will see plaster casting of victims of the volcano and some homes that survived the eruption.
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