Comments on: Biography of Colonel D. Keith Feltham

By: Richard J Buxbauim (Dick)

Richard J Buxbauim (Dick) — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 22:37:41 +0000

I had a theory and this bio confirmed it’s a possibility; I dreamed? that the Duke’s talents included violin and clarinet originally; this seems to corroborate my memory. Of course my memory is of the fine Bandmaster he was at VF and how fortunate I was to be a member of his Bands! ( a long time ago as I graduated VF in 1956 after four years in the Band).

By: Hugh Johnston

Hugh Johnston — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 19:41:38 +0000

Although I never had quite as much talent as some of the brilliant musicians I was fortunate enough to have as bandmates, it was such an honor to have the Duke give me a place in the clarinet section. I will always have undying respect for Colonel Feltham and consider him one of the most important influences in my life. Notice my email address contains my VF serial number.

By: Jeffrey Miller

Jeffrey Miller — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 13:46:59 +0000

Amazing Dan. Thank you so much. I remember the day Col.Feltham called me in to his office and told me my grandfather had died. He was a most compassionate man. A true Class Act!!! Proud to have been associated with him and The Band.

By: Dan Wolfe

Dan Wolfe — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 02:49:24 +0000

In reply to Dave Getz. Thanks much! Much of it was plagiarized from other sources, so kudos to the original authors. Duke had at least one son, Dudley, and, I believe, a grandson, but I didn't delve into the personal. I was going for a professional bio.

By: Dave Getz

Dave Getz — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 02:42:13 +0000

Well written, Dan! Did he have children and grandchildren?

Did you ever hear the story about Gen Eisenhower and the SSB ? Over only hearts bits and pieces.