To all Wainright crewmembers, friends and families go my very best
wishes that your Christmas and New Year's holidays have been the best they
can be. I hope and wish all of you success and happiness in the year to
come.
Frank Yost
Frank Yost <sunrider@acun.com>
USA - Sunday, December 31, 2000 at 18:44:53 (CST)
I HAVE A WARSHIP CARD DATING FROM AROUND 1940 THAT I HAVE FOUND IN A
BOOK AND I WANT TO KNOW THE PRICE OF IT.
Richard Deshaies <richard.deshaies@rio.gouv.qc.ca>
montreal, QC CANADA - Sunday, December 31, 2000 at 16:16:08 (CST)
I was aboard THE USS Fox as a Plank Owner in 1966. Would be
interested in hearing from anyone who was aboard during 1966-1968. I was a
commissaryman 3rd class.
Leonard L Swisher <dianeswisher@earthlink.net>
Clarkia , ID USA - Tuesday, December 26, 2000 at 17:34:40 (CST)
Enjoyed the 2000 Reunion(my first) 1965-67, Asst Supply Officer.
Plank Owner and first Gulf of Tonkin Cruise. Thanks to JC and all who had
a hand in making it possible. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all
Gerald M (Bub) Major <gmnjmajor@msn.com>
Northville, MI USA - Saturday, December 23, 2000 at 14:55:30 (CST)
Merry Christmas to young and old Wainwrighters alike!
I like the new pic on the homepage! By the bow-wave,we must have
been coming back INTO port, rather than leaving! 27 knots up the Cooper
River is my style!
Seriously, though, I'd like to wish all who read this a wonderful
holiday season, and the best of good health and good fortune for the new
year. May God be with all us old salts, and keep His angels "round
about us" so that we may all meet again in 2002!
Blessing on ya, guys! Don Scott
Don Scott <Oldphart28@aol.com>
Hemingway, SC US of A - Friday, December 22, 2000 at 16:59:35 (CST)
Howdy Shipmates & Friends . . .
Nancy and I have had a very bumpy year with deaths, births,
moving and the Wainwright Reunion. So you will understand
why we did not get to the Season's Greetings cards.
This TX is a prayer for blessings for all of you. And a wish
for pleasant times for your families and friends.
Keep your old shipmates and those now at sea in your prayers.
"Gud Jul"
JC and Nancy
JC CARLSON <tracker@freenet.macatawa.org>
Holland, M USA - Monday, December 18, 2000 at 18:52:34 (CST)
Seasons Greetings to all members and friends of the
USS Wainwright- McNaught ex-DS1 from Boston (1964-1967)
Alexander
R McNaught <AMcna79584@aol.com>
USA - Thursday, December 14, 2000 at 13:52:17 (CST)
Jack W Hagen "Fagen" called me on Saturday. He served from
Aug 72-June 75 in 1st Division. He requests contact from any shipmates
from his time. He also reports his brother James A Hagen "Festus"
also from same time and div is in hospital with nervous breakdown. Contact
Jack Hagen:
RR #2 Clearbrook MN 56634 phone 218-776-2148 He seeks information on
his shipmates Fuqua and Magandanz if anyone knows their whereabouts.
Donald Raby , Secretary <efraby@att.net>
USA - Monday, December 11, 2000 at 06:26:29 (CST)
Hi Shipmates,
Would love to hear from anyone who served on the USS Wainwright from
1967...1971. My E-mail address has changed. The new E-mail address is
Cdndgarland@aol.com
How about you, Jeff, Fred, Corky, and Compston. It sure would be
great to hear from you guys!!!
May the wind always be at your back and your sails full of good
memorys.
Cliff
Cliff Davis <Cdndgarland@aol.com>
Garland, Texas USA - Saturday, December 09, 2000 at 17:27:30 (CST)
In memory of those who gave it all for freedom and defense on Pearl
Harbor Day 2000 we are reminded of the fact that there is need for strong
defense readiness and this is underscored by recent attack on USS COLE. We
must remember that the world is full of threats from those who would
terrorize and enslave and for this cause we were willing to go whereever.
I am glad there is a USS Wainwright Veteran Association to help preserve
these memories. Let us voice our influence and prayers for out leaders to
reinforce our forces. DR
Donald Raby <efraby@att.net>
USA - Friday, December 08, 2000 at 07:13:18 (CST)
'Tis the day before Thanksgiving, and I'm sitting here musing over
the years that have passed since my days on the Wainwright. Wow, that's a
lot of years! (No wonder they call me Oldphart!)
What am I thankful for? For God keeping us safe through 3 Vietnam
cruises. For men like J.C. and Oz and Stan, and too many to name, who had
the vision necessary to create an organization like this one! For
Wainwright officers and crewmen who weren't even BORN when us old codgers
were floating in the Tonkin Gulf, and who carried on a tradition of
excellence that started with Capt. Foreman's commissioning crew, and never
slacked off! For good times and good friends at every reunion!
And most of all, even though some of our shipmates have passed on to
God's great reunion in Heaven, I'm thankful that so many of this great
crew are still here on earth to celebrate God's goodness to us this
Thanksgiving.
God be with you all, and bring you fair seas and following winds.
Don Scott Hemingway, SC
Matthew 6:33
Don Scott <oldphart28@aol.com>
USA - Wednesday, November 22, 2000 at 10:22:59 (CST)
Executive Committee Meeting and Mini Reunion Scheduled
Weekend of June 15-16-17, 2001 in Cincinnati OHIO.
This is the off year meeting of Association Officers for Planning
for National Reunion.
It is also a good time for get together with all shipmates for a fun
and fellowship.
ALL Current Association Officers need to Plan to attend this
important Meeting!!
We have a lot of business to work on from SOS, New Charter Draft,
and 2002 Reunion.
Please mark your calendars for this weekend and we will notify of
the Meeting
Place as we firm the plans. You can contact Cookie, if you need
travel plans and reservations. He can be reached at work at: 800-432-6801
X3080 or Email at:
idealtrvl@aol.com just put Attn: Dick in the subject line to be sure
I get it.
All shipmates are welcome and encouraged to attend and share in the
get together for reunion, fellowship and fun. There are many activities
available for families in the Cincy area. We had a great time in 1999.
Secretary, Donald Raby
Donald Raby <efraby@att.net>
USA - Saturday, November 18, 2000 at 06:50:59 (CST)
I was aboard the Wainwright from 87 to 90. Hello to all my
shipmates. If any one remembers me please contact via e-mail. I knom there
is some MM and BT's around. D'Angelo still waiting to take you possum
kickn.
Lee Mullis ( BT#3) <leemullis@cbsroofing.com>
USA - Friday, November 17, 2000 at 11:49:06 (CST)
I was aboard the Wainwright from 87 to 90. Hello to all my
shipmates. If any one remembers me please contact via e-mail. I knom there
is some MM and BT's around. D'Angelo still waiting to take you possum
kickn.
Lee Mullis ( BT# ) <leemullis@cbsroofing.com>
USA - Friday, November 17, 2000 at 11:45:54 (CST)
LAST CALL FOR NEWSLETTER ARTICLES
Dick Becker will be publishing next newsletter by Thanksgiving. Send
any news you have in NOW.
Donald Raby, Secretary
Donald Raby <efraby@att.net>
USA - Tuesday, November 14, 2000 at 15:50:56 (CST)
The Old Man and The Sailor
He was old and worn and a bit forlorn as he ambled through the park,
He spoke to me and I could see that his eyes had lost their spark.
His gait was slow and his voice was low as he asked to sit with me,
And I answered him with a friendly grin, The sitting here is free.
He gave a smile and we talked a while and his voice was rather weak,
But his mind was strong and it wasn't long until he began to speak
Of yesteryears and I saw the tears as the memories flooded through
For he spoke of times and other climes as old men often do.
He smiled at me and I could see as he glanced at my Navy blues
That he'd earned his keep on the briny deep and paid his share of
dues.
I asked if he would share with me some memoir's from his career,
He said he might if the price was right, and the price was a can of
beer!
I've shipped on subs and oily tubs, on battleships and cruisers,
Ten thousand mates and I can state not one of them was losers.
LSTs on foreign seas, from Tarawa to Leyte,
You name it, lad, I've been there, from Alaska down to Haiti.
Liberty ships of paper clips, balsa wood and glue,
I saw one break apart one time and lose her gallant crew.
Marine Corps I took ashore on Tarawa and Truk.
Oh what the Hell, for quite a spell, I've had my share of luck.
One thing more, he said, before I move along,
There ain't no air that's quite as fair as the pipe of the
boatswain's song.
And the place to be is on the sea riding a fair sea swell,
With mates like you in Navy blue who'll follow you straight through
Hell.
So here's to you and your Navy crew who take our ships to sea,
You've fought and died and never cried throughout our history.
You're heroes all and ten feet tall and your spirits never lag,
You're the nations best and you never rest in defense of our
country's flag!
He rose to leave and I believe that he seemed to move much faster,
His eyes agleam like a laser beam and his skin was alabaster,
He glowed at first then soon dispersed in a cloud of misty cotton,
A dream at most, perhaps a ghost, but not to be forgotten.
Remember the lost sailors of the USS COLE (DDG 67)
Gene Williams <SWilli1945@aol.com>
Memphis, TN USA - Saturday, November 11, 2000 at 23:05:01 (CST)
A salute to all Wainwright veterans on Veterans Day from the
Wainwright/Bodman family--Sorrel, Anne, and Richard. We are thinking of
you especially on this day and hope to see the ship berthed at Patriots
Point. Anne Bodman
Anne Bodman <anneb@sturgis.com>
Sturgis, SD USA - Saturday, November 11, 2000 at 11:04:56 (CST)
I recently requested that Captain Lockee provide a Deck Log entry
for Veteran's Day. He did so, and I am entering it in the Log for him, as
he sent it to me via e-mail. Captain, with your permission, here are your
gracious and eloquent words.
I'm honored to have the opportunity to say something to
Wainwrightmen for the observance of Veterans Day this year 2000. As
veterans of Naval service, I salute you for your courageous, and
outstanding service in many geographical areas of the world where a
projection of the United States diplomacy and military power was required
and was so efficiently served by the presence of Naval power and was
exhibited so many tireless times by USS Wainwright.
I applaud and commend each of my shipmates for your loyalty, your
high standards of military conduct and honor of remarkable service to a
grateful nation in defense of the freedoms we hold dear. You've been a
lighthouse for democracy that remains strong throughout a troubled world.
Your brotherhood in arms is second to none and one to be cherished for a
lifetime.
USS Wainwright had a long and distinguished tenure in the service of
our wonderful US Navy and our country. A testament to the dedication,
competence and quality of its officers and crew. Thank you for a job well
done!
Captain Gary Lockee
Frank Yost <sunrider@acun.com>
USA - Friday, November 10, 2000 at 20:00:26 (CST)
On this Veteran's Day 2000 I would like to thank each of my
shipmates for keeping the faith and remembering a great ship and a great
crew. For all our fallen crew memebers and friends , we will not forget
you and will try to uphold the honor and pride that is the U.S.Navy. God
bless and wishing you all Fair winds and following seas. Arthur Brown HM3
81-83 online chaplian WVA
HM3 Arthur Brown <LazyLaser@aol.com>
Springdale , Ark. USA - Friday, November 10, 2000 at 18:55:56 (CST)
I never knew there was a USS Wainwright and was delighted to find
this site while surfing. As a relative to many fine enlisted men, I cheer
all the men who were aboard. If anyone has any USS Wainwright memorabilia
they want to part with, I would love to know. Thanks to the crew of the
USS Wainwright for helping in making our country stronger!!!
Karen Wainwright <kwainwright@mediaone.net>
Manchester, NH USA - Tuesday, November 07, 2000 at 16:52:28 (CST)
My father's brother Raymond J. Ayotte service on the
USS Wainwright during WWII. Would like info. God bless you all.
Carol Ayotte Grady <ayottegrady@cs.com>
No chelmsford, MA USA - Tuesday, November 07, 2000 at 15:52:20 (CST)
I have enjoyed reading the contents of this site. It is very
informative. I for the life of me, cannot figure out who some of these
people are, as I served at the same time as some listed here, especially
Ken Zalewski. I know I know you? I was on board from 87 - 89. I wonder who
would remember me. I used to hang out with "Red" Brad Samuelson,
we were more affectionatley known as Frick & Frack. I was also known
to some as "Haji". We were both Boiler Techs. If anyone
remembers, feel free to send an email :o)
Sean K. Ervin <servin@symetri.com>
Greensboro, NC USA - Wednesday, November 01, 2000 at 12:42:35 (CST)
I served on the Mighty Wainwright from August 1986 until December
1988. I am happy to be alive today and able to tell the story of Operation
Praying Mantis to every Operations Specialist "C" School class
that I teach at FCTCLANT DAM NECK. A special thanks to Rick Molck and the
FC gang during that time. I stood in tracker alley as the Force Track
Coordinator. I was so happy when we shot down those two Iranian aircraft.
"It flied, It Died!" I am due to retire next year in June 2001.
Invitations will be forthcoming soon. I am on the new member list so send
me an e-mail. Take care.
Alexander M. Rubio
<alex_rubio62@yahoo.com>
Virginia Beach, VA USA - Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at 22:34:44 (CST)
I commend you for this excellent tribute to the USS Wainwright. My
son is researching his grandfather, Capt. Robert P. Foreman, the first
Captain of the Wainwright. He passed away in July of 1999. Your
information here has been most valuable to us. Thank you!
Elizabeth Foreman <spicere@nhsd.k12.pa.us>
Pittsburgh, PA USA - Monday, October 30, 2000 at 18:31:59 (CST)
I commend you for this excellent tribute to the USS Wainwright. My
son is researching his grandfather, Capt. Robert P. Foreman, the first
Captain of the Wainwright. He passed away in July of 1999. Your
information here has been most valuable to us. Thank you!
Elizabeth Foreman <spicere@nhsd.k12.pa.us>
Pittsburgh, PA USA - Monday, October 30, 2000 at 18:31:56 (CST)
Howdy ya'll, I was turned on to this site by my dad while he was
tracking the LST he was on during WWII.
I think this is so cool. I served on the Wainwright from Dec.1973
until June 1977. I worked in A-gang with buddies Scott(scooter, the kid)
Marcek and Randy Bugg. Man, we had some great times ie: the campfire girls
& dog meat sandwiches in Naples. I still have my DLG belt buckel &
cig. lighter. I'd love to hear from some old ship mates. SOS from "the
Pig"
John Trenton Johnson <dtjohnson4@hotmail.com>
Kennedale, Tx USA - Sunday, October 29, 2000 at 11:28:28 (CST)
USS Fox Decom crew
Ed Johnston <eajohnston1969>
santa clara, ca USA - Tuesday, October 24, 2000 at 01:28:55 (CDT)
This prayer is offer by Veterans of USS Wainwright
in behalf of USS Cole sailors all who serve those perilous waters.
Eternal Father strong to save,
Whose arm hath bound the restless wave,
Who biddst the mighty ocean deep
Its own appointed limits keep:
O hear us when we cry to Thee
For those in peril on the sea.
Donald Raby <efraby@att.net>
Knoxville, TN USA - Thursday, October 19, 2000 at 05:39:58 (CDT)
Hello everyone....
Just a few lines to try and give you my feelings about the past
weekend's happenings. Here was a stark reminder, that although we as a
nation and as a world have made strides to ensure that all peoples and
beliefs can be equal, there are still places where this is not so.
Unfortunately, we as a nation, are looked upon with distrust and hatred
and are regarded as a target of opportunity.
This past weekend, as we were celebrating the 225th anniversary of
the U. S. Navy's founding, some of our brothers and sisters paid the
ultimate price for our beliefs. The attack on the USS Cole was unexpected
and deadly. Yet, as one survivor stated, there was no panic and efforts
were immediately started to limit and contain the damage. The training
that we and so many countless of others have gone through, again served
it's purpose. The pride and professionalism that we felt and showed at all
times, is still there in the fleet.
I would like to ask each and everyone of us to take a moment and say
a prayer for those who were injured and killed on the USS Cole. Along with
this prayer, when you see some of our compatriots, say hello...how are
you...and thank them for continuing to do the job that we once did.
Sincerely,
Frank
Frank Yost <sunrider@acun.com>
USA - Monday, October 16, 2000 at 19:56:17 (CDT)
Assigned to HC-4 in APRIL '71. AMS2 at discharge. Was on Chauvnet,
Belknap, LaSalle and Newport News Dets. Helped make the move from
Lakehurst to Norfolk.
Ed Chambers <JCSES@AOL.COM>
Howell , NJ USA - Monday, October 16, 2000 at 07:32:34 (CDT)
ANNUAL DUES/DONATIONS can now be sent to our New TREASURER USS
Wainwright Veterans Association
Manny Seligmann
302 Chaucer Pl, N.E.
Leesburg, VA, 20176
Thanks Manny for accepting this important duty.
MAJOR THANKS and HONORS to Dave Dobson, outgoing Treasurer
for your service in keeping our funds for past several years. Donald
Raby, Secretary.
Donald E.Raby Secretary <efraby@att.net>
Knoxville , TN USA - Saturday, October 07, 2000 at 06:00:27 (CDT)
Thoroughly enjoyed the reunion. Looking forward to the 2002
get-together to see and meet former shipmates.
Dan Bowman <Dnlbow@aol.com>
Fairfield, Oh USA - Sunday, October 01, 2000 at 07:37:50 (CDT)
FOUND THIS WEB SITE BY ACCIDENT. I SERVED ABOARD WAINWRIGHT FROM
OCT'81 THRU
NOV'83. I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE WHO SERVED ONBOARD HER
DURING THIS TIME.
ROD MILLER <rdcmiller@earthlink.net>
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL USA - Friday, September 29, 2000 at 22:01:38
(CDT)
Anyone know the whereabouts of Gregg Galaska? He was a sonar tech
onboard around the 84-85 timeframe.
CTM2 Douglas Riebe <dmriebe@rocketmail.com>
London, England - Thursday, September 14, 2000 at 19:50:09 (CDT)
Hello boys and girls. Just got a new computer online. this is the
first site I've visited and I'm impressed! Good job, dudes! What the heck
does URL mean? I'm about 1 hour old on this thing and I haven't a clue.
'Spect I'll be talking with y'all now and then. Take care out there and
God bless.
Don Scott <oldphart28@aol.com>
Hemingway, SC USA - Tuesday, September 05, 2000 at 20:35:02 (CDT)
I am looking for anyone who served with Robert Higginbotham. If
anyone has any information about him please contact me.
Sarah Higginbotham <sdhnboyz@aol.com>
Vienna, VA USA - Thursday, August 31, 2000 at 14:36:57 (CDT)
Enjoyed the webpage, was on Wainwright in 1971 through 1973 and
would enjoy hearing from former shipmates
Grady Thurmond <Firefyter8@aol.com>
Loganville , Ga. USA - Sunday, August 20, 2000 at 21:15:32 (CDT)
You were geat your fans miss you
michael hurst <mhurst3@yahoo.com>
jackson, mi USA - Saturday, August 19, 2000 at 20:34:09 (CDT)
HOWDY ALL . . .
IT APPEARS THAT THERE ARE NO COPYRIGHTS ON ANY OF THE WWT
CRUISE BOOKS. I WOULD LIKE TO SCAN THESE AS A COLLECTION, A
COMPLETE SET. AND THEN MAKE THEM AVAIALBALE THROUGH THE
ASSOCIATION SHIPS STORE. MY SCANNER IS NOT UP TO THE BEST
QUALITY. I NEED SOMEONE TO COME FORWARD WHO CAN PROVIDE FOR
QUALITY COPYING TO CD'S.
JC
JC CARLSON <tracker@freenet.macatawa.org>
HOLLAND, MI USA - Thursday, August 17, 2000 at 09:46:05 (CDT)
I was really happy to find out about the website. I was onboard the
WAINBABE from 69' to 72'.If you were on board at the time send me an
E-MAIL, would love to hear from you! Does anyone know about D.T.Brophy
GMG2 and J.F. Yezierski GMG3 from that time??
DREW F. MARGERUM <CMARGERUM@AOL.COM>
BLOOMFIELD, NJ USA - Thursday, August 10, 2000 at 07:46:25 (CDT)
WAINWRIGHT STATUS:
NOT HOPELESS, NOT SCRAPED !!!!!
For more info. e-mail me.
Richard Molck <rmolck@rhtc.net>
Rock Hill, SC USA - Wednesday, August 09, 2000 at 16:33:29 (CDT)
Hi from Boston. Anyone on AOL? Would you mind if I put you on my
Buddy List? Thanks-McNaught-Bath,ME to Dec 1967.
Alexander
R. McNaught <AMcna79584@aol.com>
Boston, MA USA - Wednesday, August 09, 2000 at 07:46:59 (CDT)
just heard the sad news today that alen garner, radioman, onboard
wainwright from late 70's thru early 80's passed away june 7th of cancer.
he had fought the disease for awhile. he was a good friend and i'll never
forget some the the fun and crazy things we did. remember him and his
family in your prayers. he was a young man, still in his early 40's.
bobby nix <drkhrbliz@aol.com>
beaumont, tx USA - Saturday, August 05, 2000 at 13:41:18 (CDT)
My father served aboard the U.S.S.WAINWRIGHT-DD 419 and also the
U.S.S AUGUSTA-CA 31.He made a career out of the
Navy.He was not happy when I chose the Marine Corps in 1966.
Any shipmates out there that may have served with him...
His name was George T. Pearson;he retired in 1960 as ATC.
MAP
Michael A. Pearson <MPEAR9340>
MIAMI, FL USA - Saturday, July 29, 2000 at 20:58:26 (CDT)
HI
WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM SOME OF THE CREW, CORKY .
CLARENCE J CORCORAN <10
13 20 CORKY AOL . COM>
CLAREMONT, CA. USA - Thursday, July 27, 2000 at 13:44:40 (CDT)
Member ship'scompany 1967 -1970, DK2 Supply Dept. Served under Capt,
G E LOCKEE & Capt. Ivar JOHNSON. Would like to here from any crew
members of that era. If you come to San Diego, Ca. cll me @ 619-442-1891.
Edwin W Ryder, Jr. <ed_2000_sup@yahoo.com>
El Cajon, Ca USA - Tuesday, July 25, 2000 at 14:34:56 (CDT)
Secretary’s REPORT on REUNION 2000
Well another USS Wainwright Veterans Reunion has come and gone. It
was great to see the home port of Charleston again, although sad that the
Navy has no presence there now.
We met July 6-10 at Holiday Inn in Mount Pleasant SC, neat Patriot’s
Point. The accommodations were grand and the service was well suited to
our changing needs. On Saturday night we had Hawaiian Lau Banquet with
Chicken and Ham and all the fancy fixins. With planning for 65 and 96
showing up the Hotel Staff adjusted superbly. (Please register in advance
to avoid last minute musical chairs!!). After dinner, speakers and raffle
the tables were pushed back and music turned up and some brave sailors “cut
a rug” with their ladies. Great fun for all.
The hospitality room proved to be a favorite place to visit and join
three decades of Wainwrightmen. The comments from the youngsters to the
old timers that “I was not yet born or I was only 4 in 1970…”
were somewhat shocking to some of us. After all it wasn’t that long
ago and what hair I have left is not all haze gray yet!! It was great to
view the displays of personal collection of artifacts about the ship. Also
a fine experience to see the cruise books of other crews.
I know of no one who was unhappy with the events of the Y2K
Wainwright Reunion. The only complaint was that there was not enough time
to enjoy more of the fellowship and see the sights of the historic area.
That is why it is time now to plan for the next reunion in 2 years.
Watch the website and newsletter for details. This was my first reunion
attended, but I have tried to come to earlier ones and plan not to miss
the next one in 2002. It was wonderful to meet Anne Bodman, grand daughter
of Richard Wainwright and Gr grand daughter of the Admiral. One reason for
the greatness of the ship is the historic heritage and it was good to see
the Wainwright house on Tradd and King Street where the Original
Wainwright family settled in America. We hope to have her and other
Wainwright descendants present in all our reunions.
We have some new officers and welcome them and thank the older ones
for their continued leadership. I am glad to be part of the group and
happy to serve as Secretary to relieve JC from this duty so he can work on
the History Projects. He has done an outstanding work in organizing and
keeping this association moving in the positive direction. We are asking
for your stories and comments to help preserve the memories of this great
ship and the men who served aboard.
If you cannot write them down then send a tape recording as you tell
them to friends and family. We will transcribe and your part will be
documented. Nothing is to trivial or no part was too small. We served as a
team and stood together to preserve the freedom that we are blessed.
Donald Raby SH3 1970-72
Don Raby <efraby@att.net>
Knoxville , TN USA - Monday, July 24, 2000 at 10:39:11 (CDT)
Sorry, I Couldnt make it to the Reunion. I hope there were alot of
MM's & BT's there from 88-92.
Hank Barroso <hbarroso@mindspring.com>
USA - Sunday, July 23, 2000 at 14:39:15 (CDT)
Just wanted to say to all who served on the Wainwright...My ex
husband was on that ship, I think he toured from Oct84-June85..She was a
beauitful ship...My ex hubby's name is Charlie Mandracchia, everyone
called him Drac...well I hope all is well.....
Susan
Susan <Quelly18@aol.com>
East Elmhurst, NY USA - Friday, July 21, 2000 at 21:55:36 (CDT)
HOWDY ALL . . .
WE HAD A FINE TIME AT THE CHARLESTON REUNION. THERE WILL BE A REPORT
WHICH WILL APPEAR IN THE NEWSLETTER, NEXT ISSUE.
DON RABY HAS BEEN ELECTED TO THE OFFICE OF SECRETARY, RELIEVING ME.
I
HAVE BEEN ELECTED TO THE COMMITTEE AT LARGE AND WILL BE DOING
HISTORIAN
DUITES.
I HAVE COMPILED SOME WWT HISTORY ARCHIVES ONTO MY HARD DRIVE. I HAD
PROVIDED KEN ZALEWSKI WITH THESE, AND HE DEMO'ED THESE AT THE
REUNION.
I WOULD LIKE TO CONTINUE ASSEMLING THE COMMISSIONING AND VIET NAM
YEARS.
I HAVE OTHER TIMES AND ITEMS ALSO.
I NEED COPIES OF WAINWRIGHT GRAMS OR FAMILY GRAMS FOR THE CAPT
FOREMAN
YEARS, AND THE CAPT JOHNSON YEARS. I HAVE THE CAPT.S LOCKEE AND
VINING YEARS.
I AM ALSO ASKING FOR SEVERAL PHOTOS OF THE AIR CONTROLLERS AT THEIR
CONSOLES.
THANKS,
JC
JC CARLSON <>
HOLLAND, MI USA - Thursday, July 20, 2000 at 08:07:53 (CDT)
Sorry ,I missed reuion. Just could not make it. Would like any info
on second div. from 1972-1975 thanks buster Ftg-2
Richard Mathis <buster@snowhill.com>
0zark, AL USA - Sunday, July 16, 2000 at 16:57:14 (CDT)
It is great to see that the Wainwright has not been forgotten. Still
looking for old shipmates, especially "Bill Holland" Anyone with
info please contact me. Thanks
Jon Fischman <pody@simflex.com>
Elizabeth city, NC USA - Friday, July 14, 2000 at 20:33:56 (CDT)
To all Wainwright men--I have just returned home from the Charleston
Reunion and wish to thank you again for inviting our Wainwright family to
join you. It was an honor--and a lot of fun!--to be there and have the
chance to meet you in person. My hug quotient is filled through next
February. I'll be going to see my mother (Commissioning Sponsor) in two
weeks with all the souvenirs and stories that I can carry. Thnks again to
a great organization, and I hope to see you again next time. Sincerely,
Anne Bodman
Anne Bodman <anneb@sturgis.com>
Sturgis, SD USA - Friday, July 14, 2000 at 12:03:17 (CDT)
I am a proud PlankOwner of Wainwright and had the honor to serve
with the finest crew whom I ever knew in my 25 years in the Navy.
Captain Robert Foreman was an inspiration to a freshly caught FTMC.
He taught me to never give up and that you could acheive near impossible
goals if you acted like a "Tiger" and never quit.
Though there was much competion within the various Divisions at
commissioning, no other ship ever had a better group than Wainwright. Of
course, 4th Division was the best.
Greetings to all. Fair winds and following seas.
Charlie Hall
Charlie Hall <trandes003@aol.com>
Fiarfax, VA USA - Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at 20:16:52 (CDT)
Independence Day and the 2000 Wainwright Reunion is coming up in a
couple days. I think of Independence Day as a day to give Thanks. I think
we should rename the other day that we gather together to enjoy families
and eat to much. July 4th is my Thanksgiving Day. July 6th is the first
day of the 2000 reunion, Anyone who plans to come to the reunion and has
not officially registered, no fear, just call an officer of the
association, e-mail the association, or just show up and sign in at the
quarter deck. Anyone coming to the renuion via Charlotte, NC, please give
me a call and stop by the VFW 8499 Post and see the Waniwright picture
displayed with honor. Don,t forget to bring your Wainwright Stuff for
display in the Hall of Honor. Looking forward to seeing everyone next
week.
Dick Becker TM2 (Newsletter Editor) <seavideo@aol.com>
Huntersville, NC USA - Sunday, July 02, 2000 at 08:38:59 (CDT)
What a pleasant surprise to see a web site dedicated to my old
duty station. I did 2 years on the DLG-28 from January of 1969
to September of 1970, assigned to the Deck Division. Wainwright
had just returned from Viet Nam, and was taking on a new crew
for training. We went of to Guantanamo, Cuba for crew training
and back to Charleston for a yard period.
I have fond memories of the ship and crew, and am pleasantly
surprised to see this site to honor and remember both.
Sincerely, Dutch Van Looveren
Leopold Van Looveren <nownzenusa@netscape.net>
Springfield, VA USA - Friday, June 30, 2000 at 05:45:04 (CDT)
Looking for BT1 Christopher V. Jones. Approx dates of service
1987-91. Turkish officer he knew wants to locate him.
Brad Hill <brohill@hotmail.com>
La Mesa, CA USA - Wednesday, June 28, 2000 at 10:25:33 (CDT)
From Bath,Maine to Dec 1967. DS1. If any plank-owner would like a
copy of the brochure we were given at the
commissioning, let me know.e-mail AMcna79584@aol.com
Alexander Russell McNaught <AMcna79584@aol.com>
Boston, MA USA - Saturday, June 24, 2000 at 17:13:09 (CDT)
anyone know where carl (roland) mitchum rm, rm3 henry, or that ass
rmcm montminy are? alan garner how are you?
bobby nix <drkhrbliz@aol.com>
beaumont, tx USA - Saturday, June 17, 2000 at 17:25:42 (CDT)
Served on Wainwright during the 1970-71 WESPAC deployment to the
Gulf of Tonkin. Great ship, great crew. Atime in my life I will always
remember. Sad to see her go, but she will never die from our memories.
James Dunne <dunnes1@juno.com>
Arlington, tx USA - Friday, June 16, 2000 at 03:38:49 (CDT)
LISTEN UP EVERYONE: I just finished talking with our contact point
at the hotel in Charleston, and I have some firm prices for the luncheon
and dinner luau. These prices DO include the tax and gratuity, which is
normal for large parties.
The business luncheon is 11.09/person
The dinner luau is 21.00/person
Again, the prices quoted and listed here do include the tax and
gratuity. There will be a cash bar available both times, and these orders
will be handled on an individual basis.
One more time...PLEASE...let us know if you are planning to attend
one or both of these functions. Be sure to let us know how many in your
party will attend. As before, the ladies in your party are more than
welcome at the business luncheon. For those of you who are local, or those
who will be staying at another location, check in as soon as you can, or
e-mail JC or myself and let us know your intentions.
Thank you, and we hope to see you in Charleston......
Frank Yost
sunrider@acun.com
Frank Yost <sunrider@acun.com>
USA - Monday, June 12, 2000 at 15:41:47 (CDT)
The best ship and the best time I had in the Navy..I served from
'71-73. Everyone is welcome to E-mail me....keep the Wainwright alive
forever. Bill Cheshire RM3
Bill Cheshire RM3 <wildcat3350@aol.com>
Raytown, mo USA - Sunday, June 11, 2000 at 16:24:45 (CDT)
ONE MORE THING . . .
IF YOU ARE HAVE NOT PRE REGISTERED FOR THE REUNION & YOU NOW
PLANNING TO ATTEND; EMAIL ME SO THAT I CAN ASSEMBLE A LIST OF
SHIPMATES ATTENDING.
JC
JC CARLSON <tracker@freenet.macatawa.org>
HOLLAND, MI USA - Saturday, June 10, 2000 at 23:34:53 (CDT)
QUESTIONS ARE COMING IN, SUCH AS . . .
1) ATTIRE FOR THE DINNER. WEAR YOUR UNIFORM, OR YOUR OLD HAWAII
ALOHA SHIRT. WEAR YOUR MEDALS,
IF YOU LIKE. OR SLACK AND CASUAL, AS IN LUAU. THIS IS SATURDAY, 8TH,
EVENING, COST OVER $20.
D.J. DANCE IS AFTER THE RAFFLE DRAWING, AND TOAST AND SALUTES.
2) ATTIRE FOR THE FRIDAY BUSINESS(NOON)LUNCHEON. SLACK, COOL STREET
DUDS.
COST ABOUT $10. FRIDAY, 7TH. SPEAKERS, ELECTION OF OFFICERS,
ASSOCIATION
BUSINESS.
3) SIGN UP FOR THESE EVENTS WHEN YOU CHECK IN AT THE DUTY DESK. THIS
IS LOCATED
IN THE HOSPITALITY SUITE.
4) OUR CONTACT PERSON IS TAMMY ORR. WHEN YOU CALL THE HOTEL TELL THE
CLERK THAT
YOU ARE WITH THE WAINWRIGHT REUNION.
APPROACHING THE REUNION THIS GETS BUSY, AND CONFUSING. IF YOU HAVE
ANY NEED CALL
ME HERE AT HOME, IN THE GOATLOCKER. 616-396-5154. OR EMAIL AS SHOWN
IN THE LIST.
JC
JC CARLSON <tracker@freenet.macatawa.org>
HOLLAND, MI USA - Saturday, June 10, 2000 at 22:30:57 (CDT)
Hey guys! We have another loss. Got a note from
Mrs. Oliver Rainwater that her son - Oliver G. Rainwater, Jr. passed
away February 9, 2000. Our sympathies go
out to the Rainwater family. Our roster can be (and is) updated to
reflect the loss, but out memories and thankfulness never can be.
Gene Williams <Swilli1945@aol.com>
Cordova, TN USA - Saturday, June 10, 2000 at 15:58:20 (CDT)
Don't you just hate it when people say "Boy I had a great time
in the Navy!" It makes you wonder...if it was so damn good, why did
they get out? Well, I'm one of those sorry folks, and I have to say that
for all my fond memories, I left when I needed to leave and I have no
regrets about my time on the Wainwright or my decision to go home. It's
all good and I'm proud to have served on a fine ship with some of the
greatest guys I'll ever meet. Hope Y'all are doin' good and I miss all of
you. Maybe I'll get to Charleston in July, but if I don't, my heart is
with you all.
Jay Levine <jcroce1994@aol.com>
Birmingham, AL USA - Friday, June 09, 2000 at 23:05:13 (CDT)
HOWDY SHIPMATES . . .
WE ARE NEARING THE REUNION. IT IS IMPORTANT TO HAVE MORE INFORMATION
ABOUT WHO IS ATTENDING. FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE NOT SENT IN SIGN
UP
PAPERS, AND NOW KNOW THAT YOU WILL BE ATTENDING, PLEASE SEND ME AN
EMAIL
ADVISING ME WHAT YOUR PLANS ARE, NOW. THIS IS IMPORTANT, STEP TO IT.
JC
JC CARLSON <tracker@freenet.macatawa.org>
HOLLAND, MI USA - Friday, June 09, 2000 at 17:32:00 (CDT)
THE REUNION MAIL IN REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. TO ATTEND YOU WILL NEED
TO
CALL THE HOLIDAY INN AND TELL THEM YOU ARE WITH THE WAINWRIGHT
REUNION.
THEN WHEN YOU GET TO THE DUTY DESK IN THE HOSPITALITY SUITE ADVISE
THEM
THAT YOU ARE NOT SIGNED UP, AND THAT YOU WILL NEED TO BE.
HOLIDAY INN, MT PLEASANT, SC
250 JOHNNIE DODDS BLVD
MT PLEASANT, SC 29464
800-290-4004
JC CARLSON <tracker@freenet.macatawa.org>
HOLLAND, MI USA - Monday, June 05, 2000 at 07:50:04 (CDT)
USS WAINWRIGHT VIETNAM VETERANS SHOULD CHECK OUT THIS SITE.
JC CARLSON <tracker@freenet.macatawa.org>
HOLLAND, MI USA - Wednesday, May 31, 2000 at 16:36:05 (CDT)
PETER GUTLOFF . . .
DON GIBBONS INFORMED ME THAT PETER GUTLOFF THOUGHT THAT HIS TOUR
WITH THE WAINWRIGHT
WAS "NOT DOING ENOUGH" FOR THE NAM WAR EFFORT. PETE
CRUISED WITH US ON THE 1ST NAM CRUISE.
LATER HE WENT TO SMALL BOATS, IN COUNTRY. YOU WILL SEE HIS DATA
BELOW, IN THIS LOG.
REMEMBER PETE THIS MEMORIAL DAY, AND EVERY DAY . . .
JC
JC CARLSON <tracker@freenet.macatawa.org>
HOLLAND, MI USA - Friday, May 26, 2000 at 10:28:05 (CDT)
Last name: GUTLOFF
First name: PETER EMMANUEL
Home of Record (official): NEW YORK
State (official): NY
Date of Birth: Monday, November 18, 1946
Sex: Male
Race: Negro
Marital Status: Single
--- Military ---
Branch: Navy
Rank: GMG3
Serial Number: 096361968
Component: Regular
Pay grade: E4
MOS (Military Occupational Specialty code): GMG3
--- Action ---
Start of Tour: Monday, September 15, 1969
Date of Casualty: Saturday, October 18, 1969
Age at time of loss: 22
Casualty type: (A3) Hostile, died while missing
Reason: Drowned, suffocated (Ground casualty)
Country: South VietNam
Province: DMZ
The Wall: Panel 17W - Row 088
JC CARLSON <tracker@freenet.macatawa.org>
HOLLAND, MI USA - Sunday, May 21, 2000 at 23:39:29 (CDT)
served on the USS Horne CG-30 1985-89. Looking for long lost ship
mates
Ron Shropshire <rongt101@optonline.net>
Stratford, CT USA - Sunday, May 21, 2000 at 13:23:45 (CDT)
Hey Gang...listen up...time to start thinking seriously about
Charleston in July. A couple of general comments: the dinner on Saturday
is going to be hawaiian luau style, no formal clothes required, be
comfortable. And PLEASE, all who are planning to attend any function, fill
out the registration form and get it into us. This helps us and the hotel
in our planning. Especially for you local folks, we really do need to know
if and what you are planning to attend. Other than this...have a good trip
and we hope to see you all in July.
Best wishes and calm seas
Frank Yost President WVA
Frank Yost <sunrider@acun.com>
USA - Thursday, May 18, 2000 at 08:22:48 (CDT)
Served on Wainwright from '82-'85. The "Lonely Bull" is
the best Navy Warship ever built!
Paul Fields <GldnFrog@aol.com>
Portland, TX USA - Friday, May 12, 2000 at 12:49:28 (CDT)
Mr. Nadimi's post removed at his request.
Standing the watch . . .
No kidding, we need Shipmates to come forward and be officers
in the Wainwright Veterans Association. Contact me now, your
leadership is need to carry on . . . the need is immediate.
Help . . .
JC
JC CARLSON <tracker@freenet.macatawa.org>
HOLLAND, MI USA - Friday, May 05, 2000 at 17:59:13 (CDT)
Howdy to all of you Wainwright Nam Vets . . .
This is the year of the Dragon, in China. The China Dragon
is well displayed here in our home, and in the goatlocker.
Your will see some very pleasing dragon art on t-shirts,
when you get out to the malls.
The other item to note is that you need to bring a couple
of your show and tell items to the reunion. By this we will
learn about what the ship and her crew were like during your
times.
There will be a Saturday Night Dance, following the banquet.
bring your dancing shoes.
See you soon . . .
JC
JC CARLSON <tracker@freenet.macatawa.org>
HOLLAND, MI USA - Thursday, May 04, 2000 at 11:24:54 (CDT)
Has any one hear from the following FCs, Paul Brown, Brain
St.Laurent, Stan Keller, or Bill Silvas ?
Richard Molck <rmolck@rhtc.net>
Rock HIll, SC USA - Friday, April 28, 2000 at 06:02:41 (CDT)
I was Sn Morton, I checked onboard the Albany in Israel in 78 and
then crossed over to ad-38 Pudget Sound when she took over. How do I find
some of the shipmates I know?
Jeff Morton <jmorton@epix.net>
Bangor, pa USA - Tuesday, April 18, 2000 at 07:03:11 (CDT)
Can't wait to see everyone at the 2000 Reunion. Wouldn't miss it!!!!
DELBERT A LOOMIS <bjloomis@tir.com>
GAINES, MI USA - Monday, April 17, 2000 at 19:13:02 (CDT)
Just had to make a spelling correction....our son's name is Delbert
A Loomis. Sorry & Thanks!
Rusty L Denby <goodgrvy@ejourney.com>
Gladwin, MI USA - Friday, April 14, 2000 at 00:49:22 (CDT)
Great site!!!! Even for us parents of Wainwright servicemen! We sent
photos yesterday...sure hope to see them added to the albums but in our
son's name, Delber A Loomis. Thanks, again, for a great site. The Denbys
Rusty L Denby <goodgrvy@ejourney.com>
Gladwin, MI USA - Thursday, April 13, 2000 at 19:42:19 (CDT)
AT EACH REUNION THE SHIPMATES ARE REQUESTED TO BRING A RAFFLE
ITEM FOR THE RAFFLE TABLE. THIS COULD BE SOMETHING FROM YOUR
HOMETOWN OR AREA, SOMETHING OF A NAUTICAL THEME, OR SOME OLD
WAINWRIGHT COLLECTABLE. THE SALES FROM THESE RAFFLE TICKETS
ARE USED TO OFFSET ASSOCIATION EXPENSES, FOR THIS REUNION.
JC CARLSON <tracker@freenet.macatawa.org>
HOLLAND, MI USA - Sunday, April 02, 2000 at 09:59:33 (CDT)
I served on the Wainwright from June 1984 to June 1985 as an EN2.
One of the best I've served on! EN1 (SW) GARY R. DENTON
Gary Denton <gdenton@SERMC.SPEAR.NAVY.MIL>
Jacksonville, FL USA - Friday, March 31, 2000 at 11:31:56 (CST)
I served on the Wainwright from June 1984 to June 1985 as an EN2.
One of the best I've served on!
Gary Denton <gdenton@SERMC.SPEAR.NAVY.MIL>
Jacksonville, FL USA - Friday, March 31, 2000 at 11:30:37 (CST)
A great ship with the best crews.Would like to hear from any BT,orMM
from 68-71.Plan to be at the reunion.
Jeff Clinton <heating48@aol.com>
Afton, NNYYA USA - Tuesday, March 28, 2000 at 19:55:57 (CST)
I was on the Wainwright from 1967 to 1971.
If you were on board please e-mail me.
Great ship / great site.
cliff
cliff davis <cdcliffdavis@aol.com>
garland, tx USA - Monday, March 27, 2000 at 19:40:08 (CST)
Anyone got any info on campgrounds around the Charleston area? See
ya in July !
Jerry Hudson <hudtech@juno.com>
Lakeland, FL USA - Monday, March 27, 2000 at 17:24:46 (CST)
My Dad served proudly on the Wainwright and now I am getting ready
to do the same on the Hue CIty
Donald Keezel <donkeezel@hotmail.com>
Harrisburg, pa USA - Saturday, March 25, 2000 at 11:46:57 (CST)
Anyone who served 88-92 that is going to the reunion email me ....
trying to find out how many from our time is going to be there .... will
be the deciding factor for some us traveling that far .....
Jim
Maloney ...... QMSN <Jim.Maloney@aventis.com>
Kansas City, MO USA - Tuesday, March 21, 2000 at 07:03:57 (CST)
Hey shipmates I was just surfing around the other day and decided to
search my first ship in the navy and bang I come to this web site.. Its
great and brings back alot of memories. I f anyone remembers me I served
on board from 1986 to 1991 I started out a SR and made BM2 before I left.
and guess what until recently I still was a BM2 (LOL) But now am a NC To
all of you It was a great ship and take care all. Email me anytime
BRADLEY COLEMAN (Boats) <heyimgood1966@aol.com>
Bremerton, WA USA - Monday, March 20, 2000 at 23:02:53 (CST)
Just trying to find another plankowner from the McKee.
I'm retired, 100% disabled, wondering if there might be a reunion
next year. Thanks for the great site!
Deanne (Connors) Holsworth <Lucasadam@mediaone.net>
S. Yarmouth, MA USA - Monday, March 20, 2000 at 21:30:43 (CST)
HOWDY ALL . . .
OURS IS MORE THAN AN ASSOCIATION OF NAVY VETERANS, WE ARE AN HONORS
SOCIETY. WE HAVE HAD THE GOOD FORTUNE TO HAVE SERVED IN ONE OF THE
GREATEST SHIPS OF THE MODERN AGE. ALL WHO HAVE SERVED OUR FINE
REPUBLIC UNDER THE BANNER OF THE NAME WAINWRIGHT HAVE THE RIGHT TO
BE RECOGNIZED AS THE BEST. I THINK OF THEM AS BRAGGING RIGHTS.
AS WE APPROACH THE REUNION WE RETURN TO THAT TIME OF THE CYCLE WHERE
WE ASK OTHER SHIPMATES TO COME FORWARD AND SERVE ON THE ASSOCIATION
COMMITTEE AS ASSOCIATION OFFICERS. PLEASE GIVE THIS MORE THAN
PASSING
THOUGHT.
THERE ARE AMONG YOU THOSE WHO HAVE REACHED RETIREMENT AGE. WE NEED
YOU
TO COME FORWARD AT THIS TIME. PLEASE DROP ME AN EMAIL AND LET ME
KNOW
IF YOU CAN SERVE. YOUR SHIPMATES NEED YOUR LEADERSHIP. WE NEED YOUR
COMPANY.
SEE YOU AT THE REUNION . . .
JC CARLSON
FOUNDER
JC CARLSON <tracker@freenet.macatawa.org>
HOLLAND, MI USA - Sunday, March 12, 2000 at 11:08:22 (CST)
The 2000 reunion is almost here (approx. four months) We need to
send in registration forms NOW. This will help in planning all the events
that will make this the best reunion ever. SEE YA'ALL THERE
Dick Becker <seavideo@aol.com>
Huntersville, NC USA - Thursday, March 09, 2000 at 18:15:51 (CST)
Thinking about coming to reunion any other bts from 1980 to1982
going to be there e mail at lettaufam1@juno.com thanks
mike lettau <lettaufam1@juno.com>
USA - Wednesday, March 08, 2000 at 21:12:41 (CST)
A quick heads up to the association - just got off the phone w/your
secretary, Mr. Carlson. I'm a reporter for the Stars and Stripes vets
newspaper and I'm going to feature your reunion in this issue's reunion
section. I'll be doing a brief write up about the association, the ship's
history and an itinerary of events for the Charleston 2000 reunion. I'll
be sending several copies to Mr. Carlson to distribute among you at the
reunion.
Many kudos on the wonderful website. The pride and energy expended
on it is quite evident and you are to be congratulated.
Here's wishing you all smooth sailing at the Charleston event, be
sure to hoist one for me!
-BM2 Brown USS Antrim FFG-20 1989-1993.
P.S. I'm also the assistant editor for The American Legion Magazine,
so if any of you are Legionnaires or if you just have any items of
interest we might want to consider publishing, please don't hesitate to
email me at the address listed above.
Steve Brown <sbrown1@legion.org>
Indianapolis, IN USA - Wednesday, March 08, 2000 at 14:10:36 (CST)
Great Site! Very interested in the reunion 2000 event. Is anyone
else from 4th division from the 75-79 time frame planning on attending?
Drop me an e-mail and let me know. See you there!
Tim Keezel <timkeezel@hotmail.com>
Oberlin, PA USA - Wednesday, March 08, 2000 at 11:31:15 (CST)
Fine looking website. Made my first visit today. Brings back a host
of memories. Reported to the nucleus crew at Brunswick ME on 20 Apr '65 as
FTM 1 and transferred to MOTU-5 San Diego on 09 Apr '71 as FTCS. As I
recall there was only one other Plank Owner on board at that time. His
last name was Ortile and he was in CS Division. Would appreciate hearing
from some of you.
William R. McMahon <Wnavret@aol.com>
Ocean Springs, MS USA - Tuesday, March 07, 2000 at 14:24:49 (CST)
Served aboard the Wainwright From 1986 to 1990.Sad to see her go.See
ya at the reunion.
James Michael <jimmy923@webtv.net>
Naples, FL USA - Saturday, March 04, 2000 at 15:27:03 (CST)
Great ship. I leaned alot about people and life.I have memories that
will be with me forever.
James Michael <jimmy923@webtv.net>
Naples, FL USA - Saturday, March 04, 2000 at 15:07:38 (CST)
Served onboard from 85-89 as MM3/2 made first after x-fer to
recruiting in Detroit in 90. lot of great times and friends. trying to
make reunion in july. hope to be there and see some of the "CHANDLERS
HOGS". good job on the site keep it going.
Bob Cowick <bobbywizer@aol.com>
Napoleon, mi USA - Sunday, February 27, 2000 at 21:08:35 (CST)
Anyone who served 88-90 that is going to the reunion email me ....
trying to find out how many from our time is going to be there .... will
be the deciding factor for some us traveling that far .....
QM Jim
Maloney <Jim.Maloney@emailph5.aventis.com>
Kansas City, MO USA - Tuesday, February 22, 2000 at 06:05:04 (CST)
Looking for address of former,shipmate,,James E. Fugate.
Fugate was an mm1c on wainwright DD419 in 1941.Transfered
to Optical School,Wash.DC in 1942.
David Naill <nailld@jps.net>
Placerville, ca USA - Monday, February 21, 2000 at 16:25:36 (CST)
Looking for address of former,shipmate,,James E. Fugate.
Fugate was an mm1c on wainwright DD419 in 1941.Transfered
to Optical School,Wash.DC in 1942.
David Naill <nailld@jps.net>
Placerville, ca USA - Monday, February 21, 2000 at 16:24:38 (CST)
you folks that are in s.c. now, please support a fellow veteran and
navy man at that. things like the decomissioning of wainwright would not
happen under john mccain.....lets give him our support and vote next week
in s.c. for him.
bobby nix <drkhrbliz@aol.com>
beaumont, tx USA - Sunday, February 13, 2000 at 17:11:29 (CST)
Great site, I served aboard Wainwright from 75-79. Really enjoyed
reading the other comments and stories of the old girl. She was the finest
in the fleet and I truly enjoyed my time aboard her. Hope to hear from
some of my old shipmates, bring me up todate on things. her.
David Creed <dacreed@usmo.com>
New Haven , MO USA - Friday, February 11, 2000 at 19:02:09 (CST)
Any of my shipmates from '90 through decom drop me a line and let me
know if you are going to make the 2000 reunion. Also, does anyone have any
info on camp grounds in the Charleston close to the reunion area ?
Jerry Hudson <hudtech@juno.com>
Lakeland, FL USA - Thursday, February 03, 2000 at 22:04:31 (CST)
anyone heard any medical news on alan garner? how's the treatments?
had some good times didn't we?
bobby nix <drkhrblizaol.com>
beaumont, tx USA - Monday, January 31, 2000 at 21:14:13 (CST)
Plankowner
Bill Nihan <wgni@altavista.com>
Salisbury , Ma USA - Wednesday, January 26, 2000 at 16:28:04 (CST)
Aboard 72-74. LPO ET division. Hello to everyone.
Bill Muszynski ETC Retired <dee@townsqr.com>
West Plains, MO USA - Friday, January 21, 2000 at 12:03:57 (CST)
am looking for shipmates that served in company #387 boot camp at
Great Lakes 1963. Also, looking for retired Chief Petty Officer Charles
Webster Owens who was the Company Commander.
Larry M. Rose <a.lawman@gateway.net>
St. Louis, MO USA - Thursday, January 20, 2000 at 14:07:58 (CST)
I served aboard the wainwright in 1971. Worked with Bob Milsapps
L. Mirgaux <lmirgaux@netscape.net>
scott city, mo USA - Monday, January 17, 2000 at 22:50:58 (CST)
I WENT DOWN TO THE LOCAL JOHN MCCAIN FORUM, ON MONDAY. I WENT TO
THANK HIM FOR HIS SERVICE TO OUR NATION,
AND TO GIVE HIM A TONKIN GULF YACHT CLUB PIN. I EXPLAINED THAT
WAINWRIGHT WAS ON PIRAZ STATION FOR SOME
OF THAT TIME, IN 1967, BEFORE HE WAS SHOT DOWN AND WENT TO THE HANOI
HILTON. HE TOLD ME "GOD BLESS YOU",
AND BY THAT I WILL HAVE YOU UNDERSTAND THAT MEANS ALL OF US NAM
VETS.
JC CARLSON <tracker@freenet.macatawa.org>
HOLLAND, MI USA - Wednesday, January 12, 2000 at 19:03:42 (CST)
Yo Dudes
If any of you guys served on the USS Fox CG33 there is now a website
for the fox.
www.ussfox.com
Suie Sorensen FTM1 USS Fox 1966 to 1971
Larry "Suie" Sorensen <sorensen@wantree.com.au>
Perth, Australia - Monday, January 10, 2000 at 02:25:27 (CST)
Sailed to Australia on the Wainwright on TAD from USS Fox.
The Fox now has a website at www.ussfox.com if any of you guys
served on the Fox.
Suie Sorensen FTM1
Larry "Suie Sorensen <sorensen@wantree.com.au>
Perth WA, Australia - Monday, January 10, 2000 at 01:40:29 (CST)
I saw on the memorial page that EMCS Al Youngk passed away.
I am very sad to see this. He was the Chief of E-Div. when
I was on Wainwright from 71-74. I'll always remember him as
a good leader and friend. He got us through some very difficult
times during the time I was on board.
Thanks for having a great site.
Dan Russell
EMCS, USN Ret.
Dan Russell <danandlizr@mail.tds.net>
Madisonville, TN USA - Saturday, January 08, 2000 at 18:27:47 (CST)
HEY FELLOW SHIPMATES SEEN THE REUNION NOTICE IN THE LATEST SHIFT
COLORS I WAS ON BOARD FROM MARCH 1975 UNTIL AUGUST 1976 NOT A LONG TIME
BUT I REMEMBER CONSTANTA ROMAINIAAND A LOT OF GOOD TIMES I WAS A BT-3 /2
WHILE ONBOARD AND IF YOU NEED SOMEONE HERE IS CHARLESTON TO HELP WITH
SETUP FOR JULY I WILL BE GLAD TO DO ALL I CAN MY ADDRESS IS JOHN M. BROWN
1845 GIPPY LANE CHARLESTON SC 29407 I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING PAST
SHIPMATES AT THE FUNCTIPON IN JULY IT IS DURING MY BIRTHDAY THAT FALLS ON
THE 7TH
JOHN M. BROWN <jmbmlb@bellsouth.net>
charleston, sc USA - Saturday, January 01, 2000 at 13:27:15 (CST)