"This picture is one that people should scan, put in a
frame and place on the wall of their dojo or home. It took place at Camp
Lejeune, N.C., Gy.Sgt. Don Bohan's last duty station and the site of his
main dojo. This picture shows many of the top teachers, in many styles.
Master Isaac had the plaque custom made for Brother Bo. Grand Master Don
Nagle and myself are holding the plaque for presentation, with Don
standing next to Ed McGrath. To the left are Ernie Cates who owned the
dojo that held the First Isshin-ryu Dojo in America. next to Ernie is
Gary Alexander, while somewhat hidden I believe the next person is Ralph
Chirico and then Major Bill Hayes, USMC (Ret.) who is probably the best
known of the Shorin-Ryu stylists and most knowledgeable karate-ka in
America, Carl Mangione, Al Smith, in the wheel chair is the late Ted
Volrath, a former Marine and double amputee from Nam, who wowed
audiences with his self-defense demos from Madison Square Garden to
California. On the right, behind Don Nagle is Master Ralph Passero, next
to him is Master Larry Isaac a former terror in fighting tournaments and
Marine Master Gy. Sgt. USMC (Ret.), with one of his best fighters.
Ed
McGrath, Hanshi-Go
Grand
Master, Isshin-ryu
