In his latest “Dear Grandson,” Stan Gerding takes part-time work at Lake Forest Hospital (where he bumps into Bears) and he also performs in Camelot.
Dear Grandson: On Loving and Losing Pets, and Moving to Great Lakes, Illinois
In his latest “Dear Grandson,” Stan Gerding talks about loving (and losing) the family’s beloved pets and moving from San Diego to Waukegan, Illinois.
Dear Grandson: Singing, Playing Ball, and Finishing Duty Station in San Diego
In his latest “Dear Grandson,” Stan Gerding continues his singing career, manages his son’s Little League team, and wraps up his time in San Diego that ends in a tragedy.
Dear Grandson: Happy Father’s Day!
To commemorate Father’s Day, Stan Gerding dedicates this Dear Grandson column to honoring fathers and their influence.
Dear Grandson: Becoming a Chief Petty Officer and Managing My Son’s Little League
In his latest “Dear Grandson,” Stan Gerding becomes a Chief Petty Officer and manages his son’s first Little League team, the Astros.
Dear Grandson: Lab School and Little League
In his latest “Dear Grandson,” Stan Gerding talks about teaching Lab School, being summoned to his son’s school (again), and Little League.
Dear Grandson: On Moving Up and Staying Busy
In his latest “Dear Grandson,” Stan Gerding talks about moving around the San Diego area, furthering his career, and being called into the teacher’s office to discuss his son’s behavior.
Dear Grandson: Desert Operation and Tee Ball
In his latest “Dear Grandson,” Stan Gerding shares about the continuing desert operation and the tragic loss of lives, and coaching tee ball.
Dear Grandson: Big Wheels, Bubba, Bumper Stickers, and 29 Palms
In his latest “Dear Grandson,” Stan Gerding shares about his son’s Big Wheel, Tee ball, bumper stickers, and an operation in the desert of 29 Palms.
Dear Grandson: Playing Baseball with My Son and Camp Pendleton
In his latest “Dear Grandson,” Stan Gerding talks about his continuing career and education, and playing baseball with his son.