| Some thoughts from Kenn Greene I first became friends with Ned when we both marched in the ist section of the Bucs. All six years that I was there so was Ned. As to how long he marched in Rdg I do not remember. Ned got his first start in drum corps with A corps from Sch. Haven. He marched with Rainbow Fire Company Drum Corps. When they disbanded he went to Rdg. This is a true fact, Ned was the indiv. That told me That the Belvederes needed a horn instructor. That is how I came to The Belvederes. Actually the first equipment and uniforms were from the Rainbow Drum Corps. Ned helped teach the Belvederes for about three years. He was always there to help me. I know in years of the Belvederes I would be upset about "anything". Ned would say "Now you Know things will get better, just give it time." Many times I would just Look at Ned at practice and we would just smile at each other. I would Say "yes I know just give it time". That was a standing joke just between the two of us. He was always had a positive outlook in any subject aboutdrum corps. If you google Rdg Bucs Drum Corps (not their website) there is articles About the corps history. On one of those listing is a photo of the ist Sop section in a parade in RDG. I showed this picture at the United Corps In Hamburg. The first person on the right is Bruce Englehart, Rdg soloist, Myself and Ned and four other 1st sopranos. Not to change the subject but Bruce Englehart, marched in the Hamburg parade with us. He was at practice Friday and he introduced himself to me. He is 79 Years old. After the H-burg parade he told me this was a dream come true. And at his side was Ned echoing the same comments. We lost as true drum corps enthusiast. Kenn |
| Thoughts from the Belvedere Alumni NED BALDINGER - A great loss Ned Baldinger's passing is a great loss to the Belvedere Alumni. Ned was always positive, up-beat and happy. He was very instrumental in getting the Belvederes organized in 1965 and was most helpful with the Alumni. It was through Ned that the alumni was able to purchase our used bugles from an alumni corps in New Jersey. Whenever his health would permit, he was sure to join us at practice or in parades. We will miss him very, very much. |
| Many thanks to the Facebook Photo postings of: Randy Mutter Ron Gehris Frank & Linda Ferraro Diane Brotzman Koenig |
| Thoughts from Robert Miller A Buccaneer went home today and many here are tearful. Our hearts and souls though broken now, will mend as we stay faithful His light shines bright and will remain to guide us in what lies ahead. And young musicians with high ambitions will seek out those just like Ned And should your smile ever fade from the minds of the Corps it will surely appear radiant - when we're face to face once more. So long Friend. |
