His Final Bow Pictures from Barry's final performance of Handel's Messiah, and from his gala retirement reception

Marcia and Barry clean up nicely Barry conducts ... ... his inimitable style Barry's final bow The soloists -- Metropolitan Opera stars! -- show their appreciation Seven curtain calls! A few people came ... Alison and Joe Jacobs Susan Woythaler chats with alto soloist Jane Bunnell Ed and Donna Hudgins share a joke with retired Navy chaplain, George Clifford Laura Geyer and George and Susan Clifford Sisters! The eye thing, it's genetic. Sister-in-law Camille Tracey and sister, Karen Monroe from Texas Part of the Texas posse -- Paul, Camille, Lauren and Thomas Tracey Longtime across-the-street neighbors Glenn and Penny Gibbs Monte Maxwell Superintendent Rodney Rempt gives Barry some advice as David White looks on ... Don Nelson keeps the show running on time! Dr. David "Move-Over-Ethel-Merman" White delivers his tribute in song Superintendent Rempt makes his remarks while MC Col David Fuquea looks on Sisters Alison, Susan and Marcia, and Don Nelson listen while ... ... Barry delivers a (long-winded) farewell Daughters Laura Geyer and Sarah Glass smile at something their father said Thomas Glass came all the way from Jakarta to visit his "Fafa" Some folks aren't much interested in speeches (that's grandson Jon Geyer) Dr White chats with Gen Mike Hagee, Commandant, US Marine Corps and wife Silke Marcia chats with Lonnie and Joe Byrnes, former USNA Ops Officer Mike Svec, Annapolis HS Band Director, Ike Stutts, RADM Tom Paulson and Marbeth Barry reminisces with Fred Cohrs, member of the 1972 Glee Club, Barry's first Susan Woythaler chats with Dave and Trish Wyncoop Son-in-law, David Geyer Brothers-in-law Saul Woythaler and Joe Jacobs Tom Sprenkle, Ray Sprenkle and Sarah Glass Barry and Plebe; brother Thomas and sister Karen in background Pam and Rod Rempt chat with Marcia Laura chats with Dr. Aaron Smith, new USNA Director of Choral Activities Barry shakes hands with old friends George and Susan Clifford Don Nelson, Cantor Mel "The Bionic Voice" Luterman, and Aaron Smith Monte Maxwell talks to Sarah Glass and Susan Woythaler Son-in-law David Geyer and his mother, Joanne. Ben Geyer and his mom. In the background, Tony Holds, Amy and Brian Weaver Ben tries to avoid the camera while Laura chats with George and Susan Clifford Thomas chows down with Linda and Ray Sprenkle, Elizabeth and Larry Schaaf The Schaaf, Joe Jacobs, Camille Tracey, Alison Jacobs, Nancy Geyer and Joanne Thomas samples the wine Midn 1/c Chris Landis, MET Star Jane Bunnell, Monte Maxwell, and plebe USNA Museum Curator, Jim Cheevers, and......? After-event wrap-up at the Talley residence Granddaughter Abby had to stay at home with ... ... Joseph Glass, the most recent grandson, 5 weeks old with his Mom, Sarah