Don't know how many of you get the Bi-monthly "Notes" from the Marine Band, but there is an interesting article about one of their newest members.
Staff Sergeant Christopher Franke is the third-generation member of "The President's Own". Both of his parents and his grandfather made the Marine Band their carrier. Chris (violin) recently joined the Marine Chamber Orchestra. His mother is MSgt Susan Franke (USMC retired) was violinist with the chamber orchestra. Chris' father is MGySgt Philip Franke and principal euphonium with the USMC Band. Chris' grandfather, MGySgt David Johnson (USMC retired - Susan's father), joined the band as trumpeter / cornetist in 1956.
Congratulations to SSgt Chris Franke!