Tag: Bethel

USAF Basic Military Training Course, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas (1997)

January 10, 1997

MISSION:  Motivate, Train, & Inspire the next generation of Airmen with the foundation to deliver 21st Century Airpower VISION:  Be the world’s unrivaled Basic Military Training institution WHAT IS AN AIRMAN?  Air Force Doctrine Document 1-1 defines “Airman” as “any U.S. Air Force member (officer or enlisted, active, reserve, or guard, along with Department of the Air Force civilians) who … More USAF Basic Military Training Course, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas (1997)

William R. Stowell Takes Pictures of First Snowfall at Home in West Bethel, Maine (1992)

December 10, 1992

Given I am an avid picture taker and also took pictures of most of the first snowfalls while living in Maine, these kinda pictures resonated with me. My father and I have a lot in common and as soon as I get my pictures sorted through and organized, I will share just in fact how … More William R. Stowell Takes Pictures of First Snowfall at Home in West Bethel, Maine (1992)

William R. Stowell Plays Mandolin at a Friend’s Wedding in West Bethel, Maine (1992)

June 15, 1992

I love looking at these pictures of my father playing music with friends. It makes me happy to see that he had so many neat hobbies he occupied his time with. He was really blessed to have a big family and a great group of friends in his life. It was obvious by how many … More William R. Stowell Plays Mandolin at a Friend’s Wedding in West Bethel, Maine (1992)

William “Billy” Stowell Playing Guitar with a Local Band on Mollyockett Day in Bethel, Maine – Video by Mike Stowell (1991)

August 3, 1991

This is the first time I have seen my dad “alive” since he died. I haven’t had the heart or strength to look at his pictures or any video of him… until now. I saved all of his personal effects in an effort to stay connected with him. Once we realized fires are a real … More William “Billy” Stowell Playing Guitar with a Local Band on Mollyockett Day in Bethel, Maine – Video by Mike Stowell (1991)

William R. Stowell Plays Mandolin at One of the Original Hoot Nights at the Sudbury Inn in Bethel, Maine (1990)

July 5, 1990

“Hootenanny – Folk musicians Billy Stowell, left, Dick Haines and Cathy Slack are a few of the local entertainers appearing regularly at the Sudbury Inn’s Thursday evening “hoot.” The increasingly popular affair features folk music from 8 to 10 p.m., followed by two hours of rock and roll. Amateurs, talented or just enthusiastic, are welcome … More William R. Stowell Plays Mandolin at One of the Original Hoot Nights at the Sudbury Inn in Bethel, Maine (1990)

William R. Stowell Working on Property Where He Built a Brand New Home for His Family in Bethel, Maine (1969)

July 5, 1969

I always wondered what happened to my parents and why they got divorced and neither of them would ever talk about it. My mother unfairly told me and my brother my father was “evil” and did her best to alienate us from a loving father, including replacing him with her second husband. And my father … More William R. Stowell Working on Property Where He Built a Brand New Home for His Family in Bethel, Maine (1969)