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48th Annual Training Seminar May 14th – May 19th, 2017 – Grand Hyatt Denver, Denver, Colorado Table of Contents Page AFTE Remembers 4 Welcome to Denver! 7 Important Information 8 Grand Hyatt Denver Floor Plan 9 Exhibitors Map 11 Exhibitor’s Info 13 Week at a Glance 20 Sunday’s Schedule of Events 21 Monday’s Schedule of Events 22 Tuesday’s Schedule of Events 28 Wednesday’s Schedule of Events 40 Thursday’s Schedule of Events 50 Friday’s Schedule of Events 64 Poster Session Information 65 Workshop Descriptions & Schedule 66 Drawing Items 78 Challenge Coin History 79 The History of Denver 80 Denver Restaurants 81 Fun Things to Do in Denver 84 3 In Memoriam Alan was born in Sandpoint, ID to parents John & Laurene Boehm. He grew up in Clark Fork, ID, and graduated from there in 1966. After graduation, he went on to attend North Idaho College and later received his BS from New York University. He enlisted in the Army, where he served for twenty-two years with the CID in the Law Enforcement division where he achieved the rank of CW4. While in the service Alan received many commendations, which included two Bronze Stars, along with the Meritorious Service Medal. He was stationed in various locations throughout his career, including Hawaii, Vietnam and Japan. After retiring from the military he went to work for the Justice Department of Montana with the State Crime Lab in Missoula, MT. as a Firearms Examiner. His work ethic was exemplary and he was known throughout the United States for his work. He worked in this capacity for twelve years until a tragic accident forced him to retire. While stationed in Hawaii, Alan married his first wife, Diane, in 1970. They had two children, Alan Jr. and Heather. He always felt they were his greatest accomplishments. He has three granddaughters Samantha, Sydney, and Rylan. He was a husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and mentor. Alan enjoyed hunting, fishing, gold panning, collecting coins and Indian Artwork which he displayed in his basement "museum". Alan lived in LoLo, Mt with his partner of sixteen years, Connie. They moved to Spokane, WA in 2015 and were married a year later. Alan is survived by his wife Connie Boehm in their home, his son Dr. Alan Boehm Jr. (Kim) Raleigh, NC and his daughter Heather Maginn (Patrick) Duluth, GA. His step son Chris Kirsop (Karen) Flagstaff, AZ and step daughter Lori Kirsop Phoenix, AZ. His two sisters Lois Frazier, Spokane, WA, and Shirley Whitaker (Alan) Spokane, WA. His brother Don Boehm (Bonnie), Post Falls, ID. He also has ten nieces and nephews, and all their children. Jean-Paul, fondly known as “JP”, passed away unexpectedly on the 8th of November 2016. Son of the late Lawrence Menard and loved still by his mother Carol Menard (nee Shelswell). Chosen by Jeanette to be her amazing coffee maker, cook and forever blanket. The most important person in his son’s life, Kirtland will treasure the so very special memories they have made in the last 10 years. JP will be greatly missed by many friends and relatives, especially his cousin Ken and lifelong friend Tom. JP Menard joined the Centre of Forensic Sciences in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 1997 following a career as a Weapons Tech in the Canadian Forces. He was qualified as a Firearm and Toolmark Examiner and has worked continuously in that capacity for the last 19 years. JP Menard lived his discipline – he was an avid collector of firearms, active in the shooting sports, hunting, and researching historical firearms. JP was like an encyclopedia of firearms knowledge and he was always willing to take the time to answer questions or share information. JP was our “go to guy” when we had a difficult or unusual case submissions because he had read about or personally seen just about everything. 4 Robert "Bob" Allen Harvey of Cumming, Iowa, 76, died at home on Sunday, January 29, 2017 due to a heart attack. Bob was born on December 22, 1940 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska to Claude and Lorene Harvey. His family later relocated to Kansas City, KS and eventually Topeka, KS where he graduated from Topeka High School and went on to study biology and chemistry at Washburn University. While at Washburn, he became a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity and met his wife-to-be, Marilyn Edgerly, whom he married on December 19, 1964. He graduated from Washburn in January of 1965 and went on to begin work as a criminologist with the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. During his years in Topeka, he was an avid sailboat racer at the Lake Shawnee Yacht Club and had two sons with his wife Marilyn: Scott in 1969 and Brian in 1973. Following a brief stay in Ponca City, Oklahoma, Bob and family settled in Des Moines, Iowa in October 1974 after taking a job with the Iowa Division of criminal Investigation. He would go on to work for the DCI for 32 years before retiring as the Administrator of the Firearms & Tool Marks division in 2006. Not being one to sit still for long following his retirement, Bob took a job assisting the crime lab with the government of Trinidad & Tobago for two years before working for another year just outside of Baghdad, Iraq. Once finally retired, for real, Bob returned to his lakeside home near Cumming, Iowa. He went on many trips with his wife Marilyn to locations such as Alaska, Hawaii, New England, a Caribbean cruise to the Panama Canal, and points all around the Midwest. Bob was also a lifelong sports car enthusiast with a stable of vehicles including: MGs, Z cars, and Corvettes. Bob is survived by his wife Marilyn of Cumming, his sons Scott and Brian of West Des Moines, and sister Sharon of Olathe, Kansas. Terrance Argus LaVoy, 80, passed away peacefully at his home on February 17, 2017 after a battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Helen, his sons Michael (Paula) of Tampa, David (Connie), of Tampa and Thom (Dawn) of Plainwell, MI, his daughter Theresa Thomas (David) of Tampa, 12 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, brother Jeff (Joyce) of Toledo, OH, sisters Linda Keil of St. Petersburg and Chris Manley (Lester) of Petersburg, MI. Terry was born in Toledo, OH. He graduated from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Academy in 1961 and served 11 years in the Uniform Division as a Trooper at the Wayland, Detroit and Blissfield state police posts. He was awarded the Department’s Meritorious Service Award before transferring to the MSP Crime Lab in East Lansing working in the Firearms and Toolmark Identification and Bombs and Explosive Unit. While working in the crime lab, he earned his B.S. in 1975 and his M.S. in 1979 from Michigan State University’s School of Criminal Justice. He was promoted to Detective (Specialist) Lieutenant before retiring with over 25 years of service with the MSP. Terry loved to sail, spending many summers on White Lake and Lake Michigan. Upon retirement, Terry and Helen then pursued their dream of sailing their beloved boat from the Great Lakes to Florida. Terry then came out of retirement, accepting positions in the state crime labs of Fort Worth, TX and Tampa, FL before opening his own consulting practice where he served clients in Florida and the Bahamas. After 51 years of service in the criminal justice system, Terry and Helen retired to pursue their interests of travel and golf, splitting time between their homes in Michigan and Florida. 5 Thomas Anthony Buel, 72, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2016 at SSM Healthcare-St. Mary’s. He was born on October 21, 1943 in Jefferson City, Missouri the son of Edward Otto and Elda (Nieman) Buel, who preceded him in death. He was united in marriage at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church by Rev. Fr. Paul Distler, S.J., on November 6, 1965 in Jefferson City to Carolyn Sue Strobel. He was a 1961 graduate of Jefferson City High School and attended Lincoln University. He worked for the Missouri State Highway Patrol as a Forensic Analyst Supervisor until his retirement on October 31, 1995. He was also the owner and operator of Thomas Buel Photography for over 30 years in Jefferson City. He was a parishioner of the Cathedral of St. Joseph. “Tom Terrific” is how he introduced himself on his first date with his high school sweetheart, who later became his beautiful bride. He had a wonderful sense of humor, a dashing smile and a loving, kind heart. As a younger gentleman, he was a budding artist. During his lifetime, he was a world-class photographer. He enjoyed beauty and art, sharing his creative abilities with everyone. He liked to be in the outdoors; fishing and hunting all creatures were his forte on his family farm. Most of all, he loved his family. They would take trips together seeing the zoo, float trips, Grant’s Farm, and various other places, enjoying nature. Tom enjoyed the simple pleasure of a great meal with friends and family. Top Menu choices were always, Spaghetti and Tacos with ice cream and apple pie for dessert. William True (Bill) McDonald was born July 18, 1935, in Bellingham, Washington. His father was William Leo McDonald and his mother was Florence Ernestine (True) McDonald. Bill grew up in Mississippi City, MS, New Orleans, LA, Gresham, OR, and Marshfield, OR. Bill graduated with a BS degree in Electrical Engineering in June, 1957from the California Institute of Technology. He was a member of Tau Beta Pi and an associate member of Sigma Xi and was awarded the Donald O.