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Date: Dec. 18, 2019
Name: Judy Mroz E-mail
Comments: Transferred in from Little Rock Works. Worked for Vinny
Simeone and Harry Johnson in Supplier Quality Assurance. Retired in
2008. Currently lives in Crawford, Texas.
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Date: Dec. 2, 2019
Name: Greg Kinsley E-mail
Comments: Hi folks, I found a picture of myself on page 7 of the
employees section, pic DW095 . Also thank you so much for keeping
these memories alive for us that love to visit our friends from
time to time. Have a fantastic holiday season.
Greg Kinsley
6087740185
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Date: Oct. 18, 2019
Name: Eric Mitchell E-mail
Comments: Howdy everyone - stumbled on this page and wanted to say
hey! This is a cool site and good to see everyone reminiscing
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Date: Aug. 4, 2019
Name: T. Craig Reynolds E-mail
Comments: AT&T Teletype on site tech from 1984 to 1987. Other techs
were also onsite as per a service agreement. I sat near the data
center and was responsible for replacing/repairing terminals and
printers. My first AT&T job and after 36 years, I'm still with
AT&T. I later did field service on the 10Kva UPS units built at
the site.
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Date: Nov. 21, 2018
Name: Terry Harris E-mail
Comments: I want to wish all my great friends a Happy 2018 Thanksgiving.
I still miss everyone and hope all is good with each of you.
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Date: Dec. 8, 2017
Name: Greg Kinsley E-mail
Comments: Thank you all! What you accomplished here was paramount in
so many ways. Although my stay here from 84-89 was short, I learned
so much, but most of all, it was the tightest/closest place to pour
effort into that I have found, to this day, and I appreciate the
chance to just be a part of it. You should all be quite proud, as
most of us that worked there at one time or another, are proud of
you! Well Done!
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Date: Feb. 6, 2016
Name: Denise Turley E-mail
Comments: Everyone, I stumbled across this site. I worked for Lucent -
TEPS from 1998-2005. Some of the best working years of my life. Great
folks. I am still in contact with a few.
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Date: March 10, 2015
Name: Don Scoggin E-mail
Comments: Worked in mesquite from 1993-1997 after leaving IBM at
the behest of Steve Newton and Martha Tullis. Such a talent pool
and today many jr. people are CEOs, industry leaders, and all are
memorable! RIP Roz and others. Your contributions will live on.
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Date: Feb. 22, 2015
Name: Bonnie Miles Moore Gant E-mail
Comments: Hi everyone,
I started work at Western Electric Feb. 3rd, 1973 and retired from
Lucent in 2001 (worked for Tyco for about 3 months while I rapped
up some projects for SAP.) In my almost 28 yrs at the plant I worked
in several departments on the "floor", ended up in the training
department and finished up doing training and documentation for
the SAP department. After retirement I did some consulting work
teaching SAP. While I dearly miss the sense of community I had
with the people and the fulfillment I had doing the work, I am
grateful for the time I have now to travel and enjoy another
kind of life. I've been blessed beyond measure! Thanks to everyone
who put in the hard work of developing this forum.
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Date: July 22, 2014
Name: Debra {Wise} Rawls E-mail
Comments: Wanted to stop by and say hello to every0ne. seeing all the
pictures brings back a lot of memories. OLS att/lucent/tyco 1990 - 2002
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Date: July 3, 2014
Name: Charles Hamilton E-mail
Comments: I only lasted two years before being laid off in 2001 but I
met some awesome people working at Lucent/Tyco.. It's sad I'm just
finding this website now..
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Date: June 27, 2014
Name: Eric Anderson E-mail
Comments: Just wanted to say Hi to all of my friends and to all the good
people I worked with for over 30 yrs. It has been a long time but I still
think of all of you good people and the good times we had and what a great
place to work. I retired in 2007 after TDK sent my job to China. We live
in Union Valley now on Red Oak Dr. and have 5 grandchildren. Great web site
good job Mack.
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Date: March 4, 2014
Name: C.W. Hartman E-mail
Comments: Hello Everyone. It was a WONDERFUL 30 years and I will always
miss each of you. Since leaving LU I have worked as a Car Salesman, Teacher
Assistant, Supervisor, and now a Security Specialist for FISD. Hope to
retire in two more years. May God Bless each of you and your families.
What a neat site!
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Date: Nov. 14, 2013
Name: Pat Bowers E-mail
Comments: Really Awesome pictures of everyone. Miss the place and
all the people.
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Date: Nov. 13, 2013
Name: Sue Stembridge E-mail
Comments: I use to work for Western Electric or AT&T.. back in the late
70's early 80's..worked in Plug in Trunks left company came back and
worked as Material Handle under Tim Leathers and Ralph Clay..Was a great
company to work for and the people were great as well. I did Santa Clause
for front office one year and sang Christmas songs as carolers. I also
was a hard worker..Hope to come to next event if you all have one again..
Retired now. Happy Holidays to ea and everyone of you..
Sue Stembridge Mesquite, Texas 75150
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Date: Mar 18, 2013
Name: Lester Nowlin E-mail
Comments: Hi everyone from W.A.L.T. This is a very good site to remember
the coworkers and fun times we had. I visit this site sometimes just to
remember the names that I have forgotten because it has been sooo long. I
hope everyone is well and enjoying life.
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Date: Mar. 6, 2011
Name: Jerry Toombs E-mail
Comments: October 1977-October 2001
I left within minutes after hearing "you can stay and get paid, or leave
and get paid"...and now, 10+ years later, miss the good, good folks and
memories of W.A.L.T more than I can express here in a few words. Sing
along with me, "THOSE WERE THE DAYS, MY FRIENDS, WE THOUGHT THEY'D NEVER
END...."
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Date: Feb. 28, 2011
Name: Terry Starrett E-mail
Comments: Hi everyone, It is so nice to be able to see pictures and hear
from the friends we all worked with so many years. It's sad to see the
names of all that is no longer with us, but great to know that most are
still doing good. Annie and I are doing fine, after 27 year's we got
Married, been married now for 6 yrs. Lots of memories come back when I
drive past the old plant. I hope everyone is doing good and that God will
look after you and your Families. We miss you all, Terry & Annie Starrett
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Date: Dec. 23, 2010
Name: stacy collard E-mail
Comments: I am sadie collard youngest daughter i worked , for at-t back in
the 80's late 80's i worked second shift in touch up i cant remeber the name
of the department but i was close to the lunch room i would like to know if
any of yall is going to get together for happy hour some time soon please
let me know
stacy collard
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Date: May 11, 2010
Name: Dona Roach E-mail
Comments: Hey everyone,so happy for this mac. I miss all my buds and friends.
I Worked at Wills Point Library at the high school for 3 years afer I retired,
decided I was much better at being a Master Scheduler. I'd love to hear from
you guys. So thankful for the 25 years, I get choked up thinking about you
all. I,m still single and so is Peggy, we still live in Wills Point. Hi
ginger, sandy, terry, earline, mike, duey, steve, marty, ben love to see you.
Dona Roach
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Date: Feb. 26, 2010
Name: J Kevin Bean E-mail
Comments: Hello folks. I transferred from AT&T Data Systems in 1991 to Mesquite
and worked there until being RIF'd in March of 2007. I've been working at my
old supplier LeeMAH Electronics in Richarson since September of '07. I have
Glenna Dozier and Jim Bobo of the old Mesquite crowd here at LeeMAH keeping me
in line, and just completed an audit with our old friend Pete Delbert. I see
Bob & Carol Bonn regularly, both retired (Carol still doing some travel planning
from home) and playing golf and travelling extensively. My best regards to all
(except maybe one or two) Mesquite alumni.
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Date: Oct. 9, 2009
Name: Terry Harris E-mail
Comments: I think we all should commend Mac and Sharon for taking their time
to keep us updated on all our co-workers. I will never forget the good times
at Western Electric, AT&T,Lucent,Tyco & Lineage Power.
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Date: Sept. 14, 2009
Name: Mitch herrington E-mail
Comments: I worked out at the plant from 1976 to 1990,, I did not realize at
the time how much fun I was having,, like to go back to those times. doing
o.k. live in combine texas with my grandkids. remember uncle hermans.
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Date: Aug. 27, 2009
Name: Will Van Dyne E-mail
Comments: Hey everybody I just found out about this site I think it is great
would like to here from u guys who remember me. I retired in 01 live in Florida.
Spend a lot of time in Frisco Texas with my grandkids.
My e-mail is willie@thekfamily.com
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Date: Apr. 7, 2009
Name: Kevin L. Bates E-mail
Comment: Just found this site. Gotta say I got a little misty eyed reading
and remembering all the fun times we had there. We knew each other not just
at work but in our personal lives also. I started in 1990 and left in 2002.
During that time I became close to many of you. Even if I didn't know your
name, your memory is part of who I am. Big Dogs, BMP, NGHP. If you remember
me, let me know. I'll do the same. Kev, Terrell, TX.
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Date: Apr. 2, 2009
Name: Jaine Lipscomb E-mail
Comment: Wonder if we all get together some Sunday afternoon at that park that
at the bottom of the hill at Gross Rd and 635. Any interest? 214-321-0711
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Date: Mar. 29, 2009
Name: David Stuart E-mail
Comment: Hi to all
Retta and I live in Lynn, Arkansas.
Lots of memories come back as I scan these pages.
Thans for keeping it going.
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Date: Feb. 20, 2009
Name: Rod Deakers E-mail
Comment: The good years. I visited Mesquite often in my few years with Lucent.
I worked in California at the Titania division where I was the engineering
manager. It was a great job working with the best of engineers and the
Lucent family. Didn't last long as Tyco didn't seem to want a west coast
R&D center. We made the best of difficult times and it was hard to watch
the business fail in the hands of Tyco. I still look back at what was and
what might have been. Thanks for the memories.
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Date: Sept. 10, 2008
Name: Tami Wayboer E-mail
Comment: Worked at Lucent/Tyco 1998 to 2007. Moved back to Maine in June 2007.
Miss the people but not the heat. Y'all stay in touch. Tami
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Date: July 21, 2008
Name: Janet Currin E-mail
Comment: Hi everyone!!! I worked at the Mesquite plant from 1973-2001. My
husband Jerry retired in 2001 with 30 yrs. I'm a Paramedic now. I work for
Hopkins County EMS which is located in Sulphur Springs Tx. I work out of
the Cooper office which is in Delta County where I live. I miss everyone
a lot. We had the good live and didn't know it. Thanks for this website.
It's a good way for Western Electric to live on.
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Date: July 18, 2008
Name: Walter Clemments E-mail
Comment: 214th. employ hired at the WE Plsnt that was not brought in from
other locations. 1 Dec l969, til 31 Dec 1989. Took a years kick out and
left 31 Dec of 88. Been doing much of nothing since. Travel, wife died,
remarried and still live in CANTON. Lots of memories in this book.
Some may remember me as 2104 Walter. (Joe Stevens I am sure.)
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Date: June 4, 2008
Name: Norm Green E-mail
Comment: I worked at the Mesquite plant from 7/1972 - 7/1993. I left At&T
because I was called into the ministry. I am now serving as pastor of a
baptist church in southern New Mexico and am blessed everyday.
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Date: May 13, 2008
Name: Reba Daugherty E-mail
Comment: Worked from 1973 to 1991 at western electric and at&t left to move to
western new york and now lives in st. petersburg florida would like to hear
from anyone from that time.
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Date: March 11, 2008
Name: Salvador Maldonado Email
Comment: Retired from Lucent, worked for Tyco until it was closed, ESS
frame tester and power unit test.
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Date: January 1, 2008
Name: Sherry Kaspar Email
Comment: What a great site! I love to look at the pictures and
think of all the good people we worked with. What great memories.
Ed & I still keep in touch with a few of the folks we worked there
in Misquite. We do not know how we ever worked. We are so busy being
retired and just loving it more every day. We spend our summers in
Wisconsin (five months) and winters in Weslaco, TX (three months)
and the rest of the time just traveling.
Life is good,
Sherry & Ed Kaspar
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Date: November 10, 2007
Name: Roy Key Email
Comment: Seeing the pictures bring back memeorys of old times and
people who you knew. Working there year after year you make friends
and never forget them it was like one big family you will never
forget.
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Date: July 5, 2007
Name: Will Jackson Email
Comment: Hi everyone! I miss all of you. We had lots of fun. I often
wondered if there was life out there outside of WE/ATT/Lucent/Tyco.
There is!! I have tried many things since leaving (getting pushed out)
on 10/11/01. I have worked in a computer parts web-order package house
in Grand Saline,TX. I was a sub teacher for the Wills Point ISD in
2002-03. I worked in the Accounting Dept. at Randall Noe Auto Group
in Terrell for 3.5 years. On 12/18/06 I started working at the Atlas
Copco Drilling Solutions World Headquartes in Garland, Tx as a Buyer/
Planner. This is a great job! I work with several ex-Lucent friends,
such as Gene Marsh, Cindy Seal, Kevin Benson, and Randy Swanner. Kelly
Hass is here too. I did not know him from Lucent but he just joined us
in the sourcing group. Other ex-Lucent employees working for Atlas
Copco in the Allen facility are Bill Scott and Kathy Moore. Mike
Lenington was in Garland up to about six weeks ago. He quit and went
to a different company ! in the Dallas area. (Replaced by Kelly Hass)
If anyone wished to, please email me. I would love to hear from anyone!
Sad to say so many have gone on to be with our Lord and Savior. I just
pray that all of you know Jesus and are prepared like I am! GOD bless
all of you!! Will Jackson
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Date: June 20, 2007
Name: Sheron Johnson Email
Comment: I worked for AT&T, Lucent, and Tyco 11 years from 1990 to 2001.
Most of those years I worked 2nd shift in Board Mounted Power, I spent a
lot of those years in the Stamping area. I really miss Lucent/Tyco I felt
like we were family, I wish there was a way we could have a reuniuon,
since most of us spent over 1/2 of our life there. I miss everyone.
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Date: April 29, 2007
Name: (Joyce) Mary R. L. Baxter Email
Comment: Hello (Family) This is the old granny with a knot on top of
her head black and gray hair I hope some of you remember me .1974-2000
drove the little orange bug vw) you were my family and my friends.
What a job what a great place to grow up I just want to thank all
for the great times at the plant I may have been one of those crazy
ones that loved our place of work I have a lot of memories. I'm just
old now and doing nothing. It was sad to see all the people that have
died since we retired God Bless all and thanks for the work you have
done on this site. what a joy to be able to see it all THANKS
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Date: July 18, 2006
Name: Herbert W. Lowe Email
Comment: I just fouund out about the dallas works web site.I went to
work at the training center in november 1969. I was hired to put the
security department togeather i was employed by the mesquite police
department as a detective when bob cowley general manager and ed
robertson recruited me.Over the years I was promoied to department
chief and given several departments to manage beside security. I
retired in dec. 30 1989 as part of the early management retirement
program. I was later employed by eckerd drugs as loss prevention
manager i left thier employment after two years and permanently
retired. In march 2004 my wife and i moved from terrell texas to
hernando florida and we are enjoying the sunshine state. I have
met pat cloud and his wife joyce they were supervisors when i was
there they live about four miles from me. I am glad that this web
site was put togeather ihe pictures bring back fond memories thanks
again herb LOwe
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Date: May 11, 2006
Name: Stephen Foster Email
Comment: Hi gang, still working in the same building, now Tyco, soon
to be something else. Although this building is empty, I swear I can
still hear some of your voices.
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Date: Jan. 21, 2006
Name: Sandy Coulter Thurman Email
Comment: I would like to hear from all of the past AT&T people. Just
e-mail me and let me know where all of your are and your phone numbers.
Can't wait to hear from all of you.
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Date: Dec. 21, 2005
Name: Connie Hardy Email
Comment: Hi my name is Connie Hardy, Married name, My maiden name is
James. I am writing about my grandfather who's name was AT Stembridge,
he died when my mom was 9 years old, she is now 71. I am trying to
find out our native american heritage. If you could wriot me back I
would surely appreciate it. I know he died in texas. More than likely
in Commerce or Mesquite. Thank You Connie
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Date: Nov. 3, 2005
Name: Rey Ruiz Email
Comment: Many fond memories - thanks for this website!!
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Date: Sept. 1, 2005
Name: Shelley Hunt Email
Comment: AHHHHHHHHHHHH, the good ole' days!!
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Date: Aug. 27, 2005
Name: Ruth Golden Email
Comment: Hello to everyone--miss everyone but don't miss working at
Lucent!
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Date: Aug. 04, 2005
Namae: SAL MALDONADO Email
Comment: A BIG HELLO TO ALL. SURE MISS WORKING WITH YOU
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Date: Jul. 26, 2005
Name: Mike Blades Email
Comment: I was reading the list of employee's that Sharon has compiled
when I realized I still have some orders to ship to make our nightly
committmemts. It was very difficult to tear myself away and get back
to work because so many of the names bring back an amazingly diverse
bunch of fantastic memories. I really miss the great bunch of friends
I made during my twenty years at the Dallas facility. This site is a
wonderful way to revisit a period of our life that was so very dear to
all of us. Thank you so very much Sharon.
Note: This site is not affiliated with the Sharon Sparks.
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Date: Jul. 25, 2005
Name: Bryan Bomar Email
Comment: Wow! What a great idea! So many memories of times gone by.
Thanks so much for putting this together. Dallas Works may be closed
but sure not forgotten. It was such a big part of so much of our lives.
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Name: Bruce Nelson
Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2005
Email
Comment: DO you remember when! Great idea Mac!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks
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Name: Mark Middleton
Date: Tue, 18 May 2004
Email
Comment: Started work 11-17-1973 for Western Electric in
Dallas. Will celebrate my 31 year this year. Somehow I have
survived all of the cuts and downsizing(still work for TYCO).
Reading through your list of employees,wow does that bring
back memories. Hope to hear from everyone. Mark
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Name: Reba Louise Press Hechel Daugherty
Date: Sun, 28 Mar 2004
Email
Comment: Was told about this site from George and Judy Green.
I have been away from Dallas and Dallas Works since 1991 but
I still miss a lot the people their. I moved to Buffalo, NY
in 1991 and went on to become an LPN. Now I live in Lakeland,
FL. I would like to hear from as many as possible. Thanks
for the website.
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Name: Sandy Bennett Coulter Thurman
Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2004
Email
Comment: I needed to correct the spelling of my first name
because I didn't notice it until it was to late. I would like
to hear from some of you soon. I miss everyone from the good
old days. Lets remember the ones that have passed on and keep
in touch with the ones that are left. Time passes so fast and
it is easy to forget. I never forget a face but names my slip
my mind.
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Name: Joe Stevens
Date: Fri, 5 Mar 2004
Email
Comment: Will Jackson sent this web site to me and I think it is
neat to see all those names that I once worked with and around.
Keep up the good work.
Joe
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Name: Helen Fowler
Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2004
Email
Comment: I just spent 30 minutes enjoying the pictures and catching
up on news, obits. Its a shame we can't have another big company
picnic. I do miss so many faces. I'm living at Cedar Creek Lake,
golfing and pretty much staying busy. Am now promoting our "up the
Creek art festival" here at St. Jude Church, if you are interested
in coming or participating, please e-mail me before April 17 2004.
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Name: Myla Gunnels
Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2004
Email
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Name: Becky Hanson
Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2004
Email
Comment: I hope all of you are doing well. Personally, I love being
here at home. I feel truly blessed and grateful for all the years I
had at the plant and all that it provided for my family. Best of luck
to you all.
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Name: Carol Fitzgerald
Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2004
Email
Comment:
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Name: Marian Gauthier
Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2004
Email
Comment: Great! Great! Great! God Bless one and All!
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Name: fatcat
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2004
Email
Comment: Glad to get a copy of this and hope to hear more as information
comes. I started in Circuit Pack in Sept9. 1974. Retuted in July og 1984.
My husband Brady and I worked in the Gift Shop for several years after I
retired. Good to hear of some of the old fellow workers.
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Name: Hal Williams
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Email
Comment: Just heard about the web site and I think its a great idea
to be able to keep in touch with friends.
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Name: Charlene Smith
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004
Email
Comment: Remembering Velma Starrett that passed away Oct. 6, 2003.
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Name: Sany Coulter Thurman
Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2004
Email
Comment: I just wanted to say I loved Velma Platterpuss Starrett
with all my heart and will forever remember her.
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Name: Ron and Jean Rutledge
Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2004
Email
Comment: Good to see these e-mails. Nice to read up on everyone.
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Name: Judy Murry
Date: Thur Nov 6 2003
Email
Comment: Hi everybody,
Mac, this is a wonderful thing that you have done. Thanks. March 1971-Western
Electric, January 1996-Package from AT&T, October 1996-Contract work for Lucent,
August 2000-Back @ Lucent & got the boot in January 2001 from Tyco. By the way,
who are they now? Or, are they still? Judy
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Name: Rich Krautter
Date: Tue Aug 12 2003
Comment: I currently live in West Chicago, IL. I have 2 more classes to go on my
Bachelors Degree and I am working at Carmax as a Sales Consultant. Keep in Touch.
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Name: WandaHeddin
Date: Sun Aug 10 2003
Comment: Hello Everyone. This is a great idea to say "HI" to people we have known
for all those Lucent years. Keep up the good work. See at least two or three
individuals from the plant down here in Edgewood every month or so. Everyone take
care...
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Name: Frank Baldassarre
Date: Wed Aug 6 2003
Comment: Mac, How are you? I am fine and playing golf and riding my new motorcycle,
a 2001 Kawasaki. Stay well.
Frank
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Name: Ginger Cathey
Date: Tue Aug 5 2003
Comment: Hi everyone! Gread idea, Mac. I have been out of touch for so long. Sorry
to see so many of my co-workers have passed on. So many good memories from 1970-96
of lots of good people. Most would agree that having the OLS shop schedule was the
worst!!! Don't miss the work but sure do miss the comraderie! Thanks for the
updates. I welcome hearing from some of you. Wish that I could get a bus load of
folks to go with me on my travels with Dan Dipert Tours & Travel.
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Name: Sue C. Williams
Date: Fri Mar 21 2003
Comment: I started work in the Chem Lab at WE in 1979. I drew funny looks wearing
a white lab coat and approaching people with a giant bottle! Onward to the PROCAT
line, then various assignments until 1996. Lots of fond memories of great people.
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Name: Bubba VanHoozer
Date: Mon Mar 3 2003
Comment: I'm really glad this website was established. The memories it brings
back are great. Presently I'm still in the old WE building employed by Tyco. I
will pass the 30 year mark in this building on March 7, 2003....
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Name: Janet Currin
Date: Sat Mar 1 2003
Comment: Hello everyone.. This website is great!!! It was so much fun to look at
the pictures. We all had some good times 1973-2001. My family is doing good, I
went back to school and I'm working as a paramedic in Hopkins Co. Let's keep in
touch.
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Name: Charlotte King
Date: Fri Feb 28 2003
Comment: This was a wonderful thing to keep the memories of Dallas Works. The
photos were great. Hello to everyone, and I miss the good times.
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Name: Ken Teeter
Date: Thu Feb 27 2003
Comment: I have had a couple of jobs since I was laid off from Tyco. Good job
Mac
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Name: Kathy Douglas
Date: Thu Feb 27 2003
Comment: It has been a while now since I was booted by Tyco, and I did not have
an opportunity to tell all of the folks I use to work with how much I appreciated
and enjoyed working with. I was only there a short time but in that short time I
met some wonderful people who taught me a lot about manufacturing life and about
people themselves. I truely miss the people who had enriched my life and who
taught me some tricks of the trade. I am now in Nursing school and hope to be
an RN when I grow up. Thanks
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Name: Rose Chamness
Date: Wed Feb 26 2003
Comment: This is great. I miss everyone. We did a great job and we should all
be proud, but you know there is life after Western/AT&T/Lucent/Tyco.
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Name: geisha harris
Date: Tue Feb 25 2003
Comment: It was nice to see some faces from when I worked there from 99 until
2001 hope everyone is doing fine.... Geisha
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Name: Carol Adams
Date: Sat Feb 22 2003
Comment: Thanks for the memories this is Great. I had fun looking at W.E., AT&T
and Lucents Findest. I sure miss everyone and that place. Mac you did a Good
Job. Take Care Everyone
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Name: Venita Holbrook
Date: Fri Feb 21 2003
Comment: Mac, you did a great job. I miss the people and the good times we used
to have, however I sure don't miss work. I love retirement. Been doing a lot of
traveling in the RV. I loved looking at all the pictures.
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Name: Barbara E. Miller
Date: Thu Feb 20 2003
Comment: Neat website. I used to work out there and was laid off in 2001. My
dad, Frank Miller worked out there for 30+ years. I've got some photographs
that I picked up when I was scrounging through abandoned desks and such. I'm
beginning the process of scanning these photos to a CD. I'd be willing to send
you copies of these photos if you want. Just let me know! I've got both my
e-mail addys on my homepage.
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Name: Barbara Callaway (Homepage)
Country: Date: Thu Feb 20 12:35:00 2003
Comment: Great site! I was with Western Electric/AT&T from 1972-1985. I took
the first buy-out offered. I was in Human Resources and worked for Betty Mathes
and Jack McCafferty. Memories, memories. Thanks for sharing!
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Name: David N. Stuart (Homepage)
Country: USA Date: Wed Feb 19 11:53:54 2003
Comment: Mac good job. Thanks
Retta and I are in Powhatan Ar. Been here a year now. Just tooling around on
the farm helping keep the fences up so the cows don't get out. 870 878 6766
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Name: Sharon Sparks (Homepage)
Country: USA Date: Wed Feb 19 10:18:33 2003
Comment: Hello everyone! I worked at the Dallas Works from 1971 to 2001. I am
now doing photography part time, and enjoying retirement! Seeing all these
pictures bring back lots of memories, mostly good ones. I have put together
an email list of former WE/ATT/Lucent employees that may be accessed through
my website. Just open the website, then click on the envelope. We now have
over 200 names listed! If you would like to be added, let me know. Miss you guys!
Sharon Sparks
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Name: Sue Stembridge (Homepage)
Country: U.S.A. Date: Wed Feb 19 00:20:08 2003
Comment: I worked for Western Electric back in 1974 to 1981 then I left and
moved to Hamilton Texas. Lived there for 2 yrs and My husband and I moved back
to Cedar Creek, I then went to work for AT&T for 2 more yrs. In plug in trunks
and Test repair for Tim Leathers and Ralph Clay. Was caught up in a lay-off.
Now my husband and I live in Mesquite, Texas and I'm retired. I did enjoy
working for Western Electric. I'm so glad to see this Album. Thanks for careing
anough to do this. Sue Stembridge
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Name: Bo Welter (Homepage)
Country: USA Date: Tue Feb 18 13:03:49 2003
Comment: I am living in Independence, Missouri now. My wife died 11-28-2001 and
I just wanted to tell all that it was funworking with you all.
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Name: John McMullen (Homepage)
Country: USA Date: Tue Feb 18 10:52:46 2003
Comment: Working for Wackenhut Security at this same plant, this is my 24th year
here. I feel really blessed to have a job, especially one so close to home.
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Name: Frank Baldassarre (Homepage)
Country: USA Date: Tue Feb 18 10:09:26 2003
Comment: I retired in 1991 and was from New Jersey and decided to stay in Texas
and enjoy the weather and golf here.
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Name: Ellis Webb (Homepage)
Country: Switzerland Date: Mon Feb 17 14:17:55 2003
Comment: It sure is nice seeing all of those pictures. We really accomplished
something at Dallas Works that neither time nor Tyco can take away. This is a
wonderful site.
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Name: O'kelley Williams (Homepage)
Country: Date: Mon Feb 17 12:37:02 2003
Comment: Hi, Good job on the photo album. I am fine, trying to stay busy. It is
great to stay in touch. God Bless,
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Name: Bill Beard (Homepage)
Country: US Date: Mon Feb 17 12:31:26 2003
Comment: This is a great idea.
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Name: Judy Johnston (Homepage)
Country: Date: Mon Feb 17 02:12:04 2003
Comment: This site brought back many good memories, and a few bad. I also miss
Pat Smith and wish he would have been able to retire and enjoy life like I am
doing. May God Bless you all, and keep this up.
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Name: Linda Humphrey (Homepage)
Country: Date: Sun Feb 16 02:50:53 2003
Comment: This is a wonderful idea to stay in touch and also to see how people
are doing.Thanks for being so kind to do this. Hello everyone.
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Name: Ken Maus (Homepage)
Country: USA Date: Fri Feb 14 19:26:33 2003
Comment: Hello to all. I worked at the Dallas Works from the early days at the
pilot plant in 1970 until 1977. At that time I transferred back to the Reading
Works. Some of the happiest times of my 34 years with Western/At&T were spent
at the Dallas Works.
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Name: Corma Pogue (Homepage)
Country: Date: Fri Feb 7 11:27:16 2003
Comment: Hi Everyone. I retired from AT&T in 1989 but worked @ Lucent on contract
from Jan. 1997 to April 2001. I am enjoying retirememt now & living in Alba, TX
near Lake Fork.
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Name: Will Jackson (Homepage)
Country: USA Date: Thu Feb 6 21:34:16 2003
Comment: I am a substitute teacher for the Wills Point and Edgewood School ISDs.
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Name: Jack Pines (Homepage)
Country: USA Date: Thu Feb 6 19:45:17 2003
Comment: Hi, I work for Dallas Golf on Gus Thomasson part time. Sally and I do
a lot of golfing, let me say Sally does a lot of golfing.
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Name: kerry ragsdill (Homepage)
Country: USA Date: Thu Feb 6 18:57:07 2003
Comment:
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Name: Janet Heathcock (Homepage)
Country: USA Date: Thu Feb 6 18:56:43 2003
Comment: Enjoying my retirement, Miss all the people, Like this idea very much.
Good way to stay in touch. Would love to hear from everyone.
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Name: Hal Lyday (Homepage)
Country: Date: Tue Feb 4 21:45:50 2003
Comment: Hi Mac
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Name: Sandy Erwin (Homepage)
Country: USA Date: Mon Feb 3 13:21:20 2003
Comment: This is a great idea. I am working for one of
Lucent's competitors, Alcatel, out in west Plano.
Been here 2 yrs, surving many layoffs, though I
don't know how or why. This and Shron Sparks'
email list will help allow continued communication.
Best regards to all.
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Name: John Speidel (Homepage)
Country: U.S. Date: Mon Feb 3 11:54:26 2003
Comment: I am doing well and I am on my 2nd career, real estate. I always wanted
to do it and my chance has come. I hope all is well with all of my fellow Dallas
Works friends and employees.
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Name: Larry Shipman (Homepage)
Country: USA Date: Mon Feb 3 02:18:16 2003
Comment:
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Name: Bill Hart (Homepage)
Country: Date: Mon Feb 3 02:08:10 2003
Comment: Forney, Texas
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Name: Mac Jacoby (Homepage)
Country: Date: Sun Feb 2 15:02:57 2003
Comment: Welcome to the "Dallas Works Memorial" website.
Please sign the guestbook and let us know how
you are doing. Thanks. Mac
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