An excellent site & I will pass it on to other members of the WAINWRIGHT clan. Keep up the good work. An ex british submariner!!
Rodney Ian Wainwright <Bossrod@aol.com>
Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire ENGLAND - Monday, December 31, 2001 at 19:03:45 (CST)
Hey guys, I need some articles for the September Newsletter.
We need your input to make our Ship's Newsletter fun as well as
informative. Please take a moment to share your memories when you servied
aboard the proud Lady 28. You can make it funny or serious, it's up to
you. Don't worry about the grammar or spelling that can be corrected and I
can't spell worth a darn myself. Just give me someting to work with. You
can E-mail your stories to me at the following address
CDWAINWRIGHT28@aol.com Remember, this is your Newsletter and it can be a
lot of fun if we all pitch in and tell our stories. The deadline for the
September Newsletter is SEPTEMBER 1, 2001.
Thanks for your help!
Cliff Davis, BT2
Newsletter Editor
USS Wainwright Veterans Association
Cliff Davis, BT2 <CDWAINWRIGHT28@aol.com>
Garland, Tx USA - Friday, July 13, 2001 at 20:08:36 (CDT)
I served aboard the Wainwright from 1979-1982 as a quartermaster. I
would love to hear from any of the old gang!
QM3 Scott Carpenter <scott@aminister.com>
Wendell, NC USA - Friday, July 13, 2001 at 11:59:07 (CDT)
DLGs In The Inactive Fleet as of 13 June 2001
Ship Hull Number Current Location Disposition Code
USS Leahy DLG-16 / CG-16 Suisun Bay Ship Disposal Project
USS Gridley DLG-21 / CG-21 Suisun Bay Ship Disposal Project
USS England DLG-22 / CG-22 Suisun Bay Ship Disposal Project
USS Halsey DLG-23 / CG-23 Suisun Bay Ship Disposal Project
USS Wainwright DLG-28 / CG-28 Philadelphia SinkEx
USS Jouett DLG-29 / CG-29 Suisun Bay SinkEx
USS Horne DLG-30 / CG-30 Suisun Bay Ship Disposal Project
USS Sterett DLG-31 / CG-31 Suisun Bay Donation
USS Standley DLG-32 / CG-32 Suisun Bay SinkEx
USS Fox DLG-33 / CG-33 Suisun Bay Ship Disposal Project
shipbuster <shipbuster@hotmail.com>
PA USA - Wednesday, July 11, 2001 at 13:02:40 (CDT)
I served on the Wainwright from July-84 until sometime in 86 when I
went back to Great Lakes for a school.
I went on 1 Med cruise Pete Roussos was right, we owned the piano
bar in Naples> would love to her from anyone who can remember me. Let's
go back to GITMO
Rob Benage <Robbie1340@msn.com>
Greenville, sc USA - Tuesday, July 03, 2001 at 21:43:58 (CDT)
Served on the Wainwright 6/72-8/74.. Would like to find other 2nd
Div. personnel.. To all the people that are involved with Saving the
Wainwright.. Thank you.. She was and will be a mighty Ship
Steve Trythall <Stephen_r_trythall@icpmech.navy.mil>
Dauphin, pa USA - Monday, July 02, 2001 at 07:32:28 (CDT)
we need to get the money together and the pier space asap before the
navy changes thier minds again. S>O>S> art
HM3 Arthur Brown <ARTSCARPET@aol.com>
Springdale, Ark USA - Friday, June 29, 2001 at 20:55:11 (CDT)
Save The Wainwright.
ET2 Jewett <jewettm@thach.navy.mil>
San Diego, CA USA - Friday, June 29, 2001 at 03:35:59 (CDT)
SM3 on the Wainwright 1971-1974
Danny W. Hinkle <DHinkle>
Lewisburg, WV USA - Wednesday, June 27, 2001 at 14:18:39 (CDT)
Shipmates: In my haste in the previous decklog entry I neglected to
thank another person who has taken on a good amount of the administrative
work of the association the last couple of years. That individual is Don
Raby. Thanks Don for all your work. Sorry I forgot you in the previous
entry. Now I have to attend to the business at hand which is to pay my
Association dues and update my membership status. Joe Autovino (Plankowner
USS Wainwright DLG-28)
Joe Autovino <carwine@concentric.net>
Audubon, PA USA - Wednesday, June 27, 2001 at 08:45:59 (CDT)
Greetings to All. It has been a while since I have had an
opportunity to communicate with my friends and shipmates of the
Wainwright. My compliments to Ken Zalewski for his continued diligence
with the Web site and to Richard Molck for his efforts to Save Our Ship
(SOS). In the earlier days of the association (1993-1995) I had the
opportunity to edit, format, process and mail the newsletter. I
unfortunately had to give up the resposibility due to other committments
and it is great to see that it has come back to a more frequent schedule.
My compliments to Dick Becker and Cliff Davis for teaming up together to
commit to this effort. Please support them in any way possible.
Congratulations to all the new shipmates involved in the Leadership of the
association along with the old salts who have kept things going for the 12
or 13 years it has been in existence. I have never felt part of something
any greater than the USS Wainwright Veterans Association. I have been
unable to provide much support to any efforts but my hope is that will
change in the future. I look forward to the next reunion in 2002 and
seeing all my old friend and to meet some new ones. God Bless to all and
Fair Winds and Following Seas in all your efforts. joe autovino 6/27/2001
(Plankowner - USS Wainwright (DLG-28)
Joe Autovino <carwine@concentric.net>
Audubon, PA USA - Tuesday, June 26, 2001 at 23:54:07 (CDT)
In responce to Dick Beckers question below. We have run into a
technical problem transitioning to the new .com website. As soon as these
issues are resolved the transition will resume. The new site will have
everything that was on the old,. including this decklog. Please be patient
as we work through the issues that have caused this delay. I will advise
when these issues are resolved and work resumes on the new site.
Ken Zalewski
Web master USS Wainwright Veterans Association.
http://www.visi.com/~dlgcg28
http://www.usswainwright.com
Ken Zalewski <kenz@visi.com>
Woodbury, MN USA - Monday, June 25, 2001 at 21:41:08 (CDT)
Webmaster, what happen to the posting for the newsletters on the new
web site?, where are the pictures? do we have a deck log on new site?
Dick Becker <seavideo@aol.com>
Huntersville, NC USA - Monday, June 25, 2001 at 10:59:22 (CDT)
served 80-82 looking for any BTs that served at that time i
appreciate the website it brings back some memories good job. deadrock
mike lettau <lettaufam1@juno.com>
USA - Sunday, June 17, 2001 at 22:28:19 (CDT)
Was on Her from 8-75 to 6-79. Had alot of good times. Looking
forward to the reunion in 2002.Love the website, thanks to all who worked
on it and still are. Work in 2Div (GMG's). Anyone who served during this
time or in the same Div. give me ring. God Bless!!
William (Bill) R. Dietz <bdietz8011@aol.com>
Louisville, Ky USA - Saturday, June 16, 2001 at 17:35:25 (CDT)
My Apologies to RICHARD MOLCK for the preceding letter. Richard in
fact is the Lead person of the Save Our Ship campaign. Rich, the only
thing I can blame the lapse in memory on is too much going on in the head.
Thank you very much, Richard Molck, for your efforts in leading the
Save Our Sghip campaign. You have done, and continue to do, a truly
outstanding job.
Frank J. Yost
Frank Yost <sunrider@acun.com>
USA - Sunday, May 27, 2001 at 12:00:44 (CDT)
To Don Raby and the people from the Wainright Association who have
written such eloquent letters requesting the Wainwright be saved from
being used as a target...BRAVO ZULU...Well Done !!!!!
Frank J. Yost
President, Wainwright Veteran's Association
Frank J. Yost <sunrider@acun.com>
USA - Sunday, May 27, 2001 at 11:55:52 (CDT)
Siting here, at the computor, looking out the window at the sunshine
and just reminiscing through the years thinking of all the people I have
known from the Wainwright...I want to wish all of you a very safe and
relaxing weekend.
Just as I do, I hope you all remember the names and faces of the
ones we once were with. A day such as Memorial Day is not only for
remembering the ones who have fallen in the line of duty, but also those
who are still around doing whatever is needed of them, be it in the active
service or helping out in their communities where they live.
Thank you all for the privilige and knowing and serving with you
over the years.
Sincerely,
Frank J. Yost
Frank Yost <sunrider@acun.com>
USA - Sunday, May 27, 2001 at 11:51:37 (CDT)
I sit in the Law Firm where I now work as a Senior Consultant,
in Tampa, Fl and behind me is a Retirement Shadow Box that
Bruce Bradway had made for me...I had actually transferred
from the Wainwright to COMCRUDESGRU Two - 2 years before
I retired...but my Fellow Chiefs on the WAINWRIGHT..took
care of my Shadow Box - Men of Honor and Integrity...I
served with from 1986 - 1987. On the wall in my office
is an electroplated picture of the Wainwright, part of the
Plaque I was given by the Chief's Mess "In Appreciation
from the Chief Petty Officers Mess of the USS WAINWRIGHT,
CG-28. The Names of 30 Fellow CPO's SCPO's and MCPO's
adorn it. Among those names is ETCS(SW) George Zinser,
among the finest Shipmates a Navy Man could ever have.
George left the Wainwright on his selection for LDO and
in 1995 was fallen by a sudden stroke while still on Active
Duty - His Death was sudden and unexpected. He was my
Friend - and I often think of him even now. Jack French
name also emblazons this plaque that hangs on my wall. Jack
was our Chief Master at Arms - A no nonsense Navy Man,
serious and dedicated, yet a Navy Man with a quick and
humorous story, who could make you laugh. I played many
a game of Pinnacle with Jack sitting at the table. Jack
French was a victim of Cancer in the late 80's...I am
proud to have known him, I can still smile to see his
name here in this place - and remember better days.
I hear from Warren Freeman now and again - he retired
not so long ago and lives in the Norfolk area - no finer
shipmate could a man have than Warren - he was my LPO
on the Wainwright til he Made RMC. When I transfered to
CCDG-2, Warren took over my job as the Communications
Chief. Bruce Bradway of course was our Command Master
Chief - he led our Chief's Mess on a directed and exacting
course - in support of a Great Navy Warship, in the finest
traditions of the Navy. In 1989 when I retired, he made
certain I was presented with this fine Plaque and Shadowbox
that now sit in my office, and within the Shadowbox - a Flag
that flew on the Mast of Wainwright has she slid through
the waters of The Atlantic, that we had crossed together.
His was the call I received in 1995 at George Zinser's
passing. Then there are all the other names on this
plaque - I sometimes wonder where they are today. Bobby
Jackson - oldest guy in our mess - retread - best card
player I ever saw...Johnny Freeman - Master Chief Machinest
Mate, a man who always walked tall. Virgil Thorstenson,
James Jenkins, Paul McCullough, Carlos Mallari - best SKCS
in the Navy, John Thompson, Mell Dixon, John Lopez, Mack Scott,
David Hall, Robert (Bobby) Bryan, Danny Blair, Douglas Brewer,
Bill Odom, Ronnie Dade, Ron Stout, Phillip Hunt, Bobby Orman,
Craig Weatherby, Bill Tillery, Glenn Swenson, Mike Lackemacher,
Lamont Blomberg, Gary Meritt and Warren Vondollen. I hope
whereever you guys are - life has treated you well.
Charles E. Piercey
RMCS(SW) United States Navy Retired
Charles E. Piercey <charles115@excite.com>
Tarpon Springs, Fl USA - Friday, May 25, 2001 at 10:05:07 (CDT)
It is with great sadness to hear of the passing of Captain Pierre H.
Vining, CO of USS Wainwright DLG 28, 1970-71. He led the ship through
WestPac, Tonkin Gulf and Around the World. We will miss you, CAPTAIN
VINING.
Donald Raby <draby@usswainwright.com>
TN USA - Tuesday, May 15, 2001 at 13:07:04 (CDT)
I am looking for people who served on CVA62, USS Independance
between Dec. 1968, through April 1970. Thank you.0
Warren Herald <frankherald1432@yahoo.com>
Logan, WV USA - Sunday, May 13, 2001 at 20:11:39 (CDT)
yall have a very good web site. it is possible to save the ship if
evey one fights for it. and get other associations in to help. i have ben
doing voulteer work at patroit point for 14 years. it can happen. take
care and god bless.
jerry jones <jerryjanicjones@eartlink.net>
orangeburg, sc USA - Sunday, May 13, 2001 at 05:13:12 (CDT)
Sonar Tech on the Wainwright from 87-89. I remember Operation
Praying Mantis very well. On that day I was the phone talker topside on
the starboard side midship 50 Cal. gun mount just aft of the chaff
launchers. As all onboard at the time remember, that chaff probably saved
our lives. I can still remember the erie sound of the Harpoon missle over
head as it passed down the starboard side of the ship. I had my face
buried in the nonskid. I'd love to hear from fellow Wainwright shipmates.
Steve Whidden <sdwhid@yahoo.com>
Plant City, Fl USA - Thursday, April 19, 2001 at 18:53:10 (CDT)
Don, Thanks for the nice comments. In answer to your question, Yes
when I get to converting this section of the website this decklog will
move to the new site.
Ken Zalewski
Webmaster
Wainwright Veterans Association.
Ken Zalewski <dlgcg28@visi.com>
Woodbury, MN USA - Thursday, April 19, 2001 at 11:40:52 (CDT)
What's up to everyone who served on the Wainwright!! It took me
quite a while to find this page. I served on the ship from 89 to 92. I
still stay in contact with a few of the guys: McDowell (mm), Leak (rm),
Lil' Erv(rm), and Kiki (ic) are all kickin'. Barroso if you see this, hit
me up on the e-mail. All of y'all have the e-mail address, so use it. Oh
yeah, I was and still am one hell of an electrician!! So all my e-division
playaz holla! LATER, EM3
John M. Bennett <usahomanit005@hotmail.com>
Mt. Gilead, NC USA - Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at 13:36:13 (CDT)
I've been visiting both Wainwright websites. The new site, with all
it's up-to-date graphics & links is gonna be SUPER!
Many thanks to the guys putting this together! (I'm new on the www,
so this "Magic Show" stuff is beyond us Oldpharts!)
Will the new site have a DECKLOG like this one? I like the compact
way this one works. Very easy for us rookies!
I ESPECIALLY like the continuously positive note taken by our SAVE
OUR SHIPmates! We CAN do this! Keep going and growing, Wainwrighters!
Don Scott <oldphart28@aol.com>
Hemingway, SC USA - Saturday, April 14, 2001 at 18:04:29 (CDT)
I have more USN Cruiser Sailors Association raffle tickets
available. They are $1.00 a piece or 12 for $10.00. We need to support the
organizations that are supporting us. Contact me for more info.
SAVE OUR SHIP
Richard Molck <rmolck@rhtc.net>
Rock Hill, Sc USA - Tuesday, April 03, 2001 at 06:38:08 (CDT)
TAPS - We've lost another shipmate: MM3 Gary E. Kelly
Ohio March 13, 2001. Our prayers to the family.
Gene Williams <genewilliams@usswainwright.com>
Cordova, T USA - Tuesday, April 03, 2001 at 00:21:13 (CDT)
*** NOTICE ***
As of this date and time I am closing the discussion started by
Shipbuster. This discussion has gone beyond the scope and intent of this
decklog. As webmaster I have reserved the right, which I have very seldom
exercised, to control posts to this decklog. To this date I have exercised
this control only a few times, removing commercial posts that were made
into the decklog. The only other time I have removed an entry was when
requested by the poster. From this point forward however I will remove any
new posts pertaining to Shipbusters comments that are below. I will NOT
remove the posts that already exist on this. I take this action at this
time as this is resulting in nothing more than a shouting match between
Shipbuster and everyone else. If anyone cares to continue the discussion
with shipbuster, please take it to email.
Shipmates: I thank all the shipmates for maintaining a civil tone
during this. It is a shame that there are those that wish to contribute
nothing more than discord. Those who have responded to Shipbuster have
shown once again the pride and professionalism that marked the history of
Wainwright to this day.
Shipbuster: You have many facts wrong. You obviously care not what
they are but I will refute them one last time in the interest of clarity
for all that read this decklog.
1) We have had discussions with Patriots Point. They were amenable
to having Wainwright located there. We have however pursued other avenues
also, Patriots Point is not the current front runner for location of the
ship however
2) The current option has us putting Wainwright back at the old Navy
base on pier “Q”.
3) The city of North Charleston is very eager to have Wainwright
back at the base as part of a redevelopment plan that will be beneficial
to both the association and the city.
4) Yes there are many existing ship museums around the country at
this time, and yes some of them are experiencing financial and other
hardships. But we are working to prevent these problems as we move down
the path to saving our beloved ship.
5) We are not wearing rose colored glasses. We are acutely aware of
the pitfalls that lie before us on this endeavor. But with proper
planning, and careful execution of that plan we will be able to overcome
these problems.
6) One of the things that makes this whole effort worthwhile is the
ship itself. At this time there are NO cold war era warships being
preserved as museum pieces. The only other ship of this era that has a
chance to be saved right now is the USS Sterett on the west cost. All
other Leahy/Belknap class ships are gone, or will be by the end of the
year. The preservation of the Wainwright will provide in part a memorial
to the U.S. Navy’s involvement in Viet Nam. A war which has been for
the most part painfully ignored by this country.
7) Finally we work to preserve the ship to honor our shipmates who
have already passed from this life. To honor their service to this country
as well as our own. To honor the Ship itself that carried sailors for 31
years into, and safely out of harms way while defending the Constitution
of this great country. And last but by no means least, to honor Commander
Jonathan Mayhew Wainwright; Master Jonathan Mayhew Wainwright Jr.;
Commander Richard Wainwright; Rear Admiral Richard Wainwright; and
Commander Richard Wainwright.
You obviously care nothing more than to stir up anger and hatred.
Frankly we have many more important things to do at this time. You state
that you did indeed serve aboard Wainwright, I will accept that what you
say is the truth. I can only guess, but it appears to me that your time
aboard Wainwright was distasteful for you, I am saddened by that. But know
this, you will always be welcomed as a shipmate by this association. We
all have at one time or another had a bad time that we can recall. I do
thank you for your opinion however, and look forward to your visiting the
ship when she opens for tours.
Ken Zalewski FC2
84-89
USS Wainwright Veterans Association Webmaster
Ken Zalewski <dlgcg28@visi.com>
Woodburry, MN USA - Tuesday, March 27, 2001 at 21:25:11 (CST)
Dear shipbuster: Your fears are expressed in you annomynity.
If no one wants Wainwright, then she will not be saved. Nothing I
say or you say will change that. You can only speak for yourself as you
have done, but unless you are representing Patriot's Point you do not
speak for them. By the way, your assesment of them is off the mark.
We had an open public meeting in Dayton OH which you could attend
and express your ideas, if you want to be part of the group. We exist for
mutual Benefit of all Wainwright Sailors. Apparently your memories are
otherwise, therefore not beneficial. If it help you to blow it off here
and get over it then go ahead, but PLEASE limit your comments with
NO VULGAR Profanity or Euphemistic Acronyms...
We care for you in a positive way, not negative degradation. Donald
Raby, Secretary
Donald Raby <efraby@att.net>
USA - Tuesday, March 27, 2001 at 14:54:39 (CST)
Sure there are potholes and dangers ahead. We all get tested
everyday. Just like the WWT and her crew was. That is what has helped many
of us grow from boys into men.
IT TAKES ROUGH SEAS TO MAKE GOOD SAILORS AND GREAT CAPTAINS
D.G. Morris <cgsedog28@aol.com>
USA - Monday, March 26, 2001 at 20:49:58 (CST)
HOWDY ALL . . .
I AM ASKING TO HAVE IDENTIFIED THOSE OTHER PRIMARY OPERATIONS
WHICH I MAY HAVE OMITTED FROM THIS LIST.
OPERATIONS; USS WAINWRIGHT
OPERATION ROLLING THUNDER; TF-77 , PIRAZ STATION . . .
VIET NAM CRUISES 1967 - 1968, CAMPAIGNS 5,6,7,8 . . .
numerous web sites
OPERATION KINGPIN; OPERATIONAL SUPPORT FOR SON TAY PRISON CAMP RAID,
TF-77, NOVEMBER 1970. http://www.sontayraider.com/
OPERATION SAIL, 1976; FLAGSHIP, US Bicentennial combined Operation
Sail and the Naval Review . . . NEW YORK.
SURVEILLANCE OPS, PATROL, 1979 . . . West coast of Nicaragua,
Nicaraguan Revolution Start . . .
Lebanon Contingency Operations, 1982: 6/82; deployed to Med as a key
participant in Lebanon Contingency Operations. Escort duty during the
P.L.O. evacuation from Beirut.
OPERATION EL DORADO CANYON; GULF OF SIDRA, LINE OF DEATH, April
1986.
http://www.au.af.mil/au/aul/bibs/libya/libyrd99.htm
OPERATION EARNEST WILL; 1988. . . PERSIAN GULF
OPERATION PRAYING MANTIS; 1988 . . . IRAN OPERATIONS
OPERATION CHECKMATE, 1989 . . . Caribbean sea law enforcement
operations . . .
YUGOSLAVIA 10/92; Med deployment. Adriatic Sea support for NATO
Operation Provide Hope Operation PROVIDE PROMISE /. . . .
TX,
JC CARLSON
FOUNDER-HISTORIAN
JC CARLSON <tracker@freenet.macatawa.org>
HOLLAND, MI USA - Monday, March 26, 2001 at 20:14:12 (CST)
First off, before you all become insulting you need to review your
own personal meaning and worth. If you don’t like what I say then
suck it up, your insults prove only that you can’t stand criticism.
If you would take off your rose colored glasses and take a look at the
real world you would see the major potholes on your yellow brick road.
What business do you think you have becoming possible hosts to the general
public of a Naval Artifact if you can’t maintain a civilized
conversation without degrading yourselves by name-calling? I guess this
touch of reality struck a nerve didn’t it. You all can huddle around
in your nursing homes, have your little meetings and waste everybody’s
time or do something really positive. Listen you can’t have the WWT
it’s going, going all but GONE. Take your little committee and do
something positive, that’s what you talk about well do it. To start
with solicit the correct offices to get a new ship named WWT, until then
sponsor/support some active ships MWR program and stop wasting other
peoples time.
I noticed you have registered with HNSA that was a positive move,
now go on from there.
For all www.maritime.org/hnsa-guide.htm lists all vessels currently
on display. Way to many, who pays for them all anyway? Well we do as tax
payers when these organizations lose it all and fold then the Navy has to
go back and retrieve the hulk and dispose of it properly. I’m not
saying that they all will fail if there is enough public interest then yes
they will succeed but the third ship in a class who cares, Where’s
the lead ship the Belknap oh sorry she’s been sunk. Remember the
Calbot? They had millions of dollars to save that WWII pos and where is it
now, Brownsville TX getting recycled. To start with nobody wants the WWT
not even Charleston’s Patriots Point. Old ships are not profitable
nor do they attract the public as they once did. If you don’t have
the park service or the Navy’s support you are doomed to fail.
***Please tip your rose colored glasses up at this time to see that
pothole.
My interest in this that I made the mistake of mentioning I had
served on this future target in my office, now I get ragged on over your
futile efforts in finding somebody who G.A.F about the POS WWT.
P.S. Jesus was the head shipbuster! He didn’t need ships he
could walk on water!!
*Sir Shipbuster <shipbuster@hotmail.com>
USA - Monday, March 26, 2001 at 18:20:48 (CST)
Just got my "Spring 2001" newsletter! Way-to-go, Dick
Becker for an outstanding job! Very easy to read, lots of info,and well
laid out! (You'd think he did this kind of stuff for a livin'!) It's good
to know we've got people who are committed to doing their best on things
like this all through our Association! Good results start with good
people!
P.S. My phone number area code was changed. It's now 843-558-2154.
Take care, guys, and you, too, Ashley & Erica!
Don Scott <oldphart28@aol.com>
Hemingway, SC USA - Monday, March 26, 2001 at 18:16:08 (CST)
Heard about this clown "shipbuster" while at the exec
committee meeting and just had a chance to read his comments. What a hoot.
Responding to him isn't worth the time. Full steam ahead.
Manny Seligmann <fr8broker@aol.com>
Leesburg, VA USA - Monday, March 26, 2001 at 14:21:26 (CST)
Note to shipbusters: I feel it's OK to believe what you will and if
you want to believe something can't be done, that's OK too....just don't
stand in the way of those who are doing it.
WVA
Gene Williams <GWilliams@usswainwtight.com>
Cordova, TN USA - Monday, March 26, 2001 at 09:58:44 (CST)
Hey guys. We had a really good X-comm meeting this past weekend. So
much information was passed it makes yur head swim. We are entering really
exciting times, largely due to the efforts of some real tigers on the
Tiger team. Actually , Rich, Ken, and Jeff are more like Rhinos in a cow
world (cows follow the herd, Rhinos blaze their own trail). People all
over are behind us. PLEASE send in your dues/contributions. Be a part of
something grand.
Gene Williams, Membership
Gene Williams <GWilliams@USSWAINWRIGHT.com>
Cordova, TN USA - Monday, March 26, 2001 at 09:54:34 (CST)
Boys & girls, don't bother getting all upset over this clown who
calls himself "shipbuster"! Anytime you're doing something
positive, rest assured that negatives like him will pop up, from time to
time! When you feel miserable about yourself and your life, it's always
easier to try to drag all the others down to your level, than it is to do
the work to lift yourself up to where you should be! Jesus had trouble
with "Shipbusters", too, but they were called Pharisees! We as
an association are strong if we stick together and pull together in the
same direction! Wasting time worrying about life's little annoyances is
just that! Wasted time! Let's keep our eyes on the prize, and think on the
good things of our group!
Take care, and God bless y'all!
Don Scott <oldphart28@aol.com>
Hemingway, SC USA - Sunday, March 25, 2001 at 15:11:30 (CST)
AGC FLAGSHIP ALLIANCE
AGC FLAGSHIP ALLIANCE
APPALACHIAN AGC-1 BLUE RIDGE AGC-2,LCC-19
ROCKY MOUNT AGC-3 ANCON AGC-4
CACTOCTIN AGC-5 DUANE AGC-6, WAGC-33
MOUNT MCKINLEY AGC-7 MT OLYMPUS AGC-8
WASATCH AGC-9 AUBURN AGC-10
ELDORADO AGC-11 ESTESAGC-12 PANAMINT AGC-13
TETON AGC-14 ADIRONDACK AGC-15
POCONO AGC-16 TACONIC AGC-17 BISCAYNE AGC-18
BIB WAGC-31 CAMPBELL WAGC-32 INGHAM WAGC-35 SPENCER WAGC-36
TANEY
WAGC-37 MT WHITNEY LCC-20):
SEPTEMBER-9 SEPTEMBER12 '2001, CHERRY HILL NJ
Contact Bill Kearney, 77 Garden Hills Drive,
Cranston, RI 02920, billteton@juno.com.
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http://homepages.go.com/~g905/agc1.htm
BILL GILLIAM <USSPOCONO@juno.com>
USA - Thursday, March 22, 2001 at 08:16:29 (CST)
MR. shipbuster@hotmail.com, Yes you maybe very right about the
condition of the WWT, but it seems to me that even if you think She was/is
a P.O.S., you must have some thing you remember that is postive about WWT,
or you would not bother with our web page. You are only one of hundreds
that served aboard Her and are surely entitled to you opinion as we all
are.
Jerry Hudson (DS2 '90-'93) <hudtech@juno.com>
Lakeland, FL USA - Wednesday, March 21, 2001 at 16:06:41 (CST)
Save your prayers for the S.O.S. that’s Sink our ship. If you
are offended by reality then you had better pray for yourself, the truth
is out there even if you don't like it. What you need to know about me is
right in my email address. I'm not hiding its real.
And for all:>>> Patriots Point does not want the WWT, their
question is "what part of NO don't they understand". They are
fed up with the attempts to pawn off this pos on them , who wants to take
on a 2-5 million dollar a year liability (that’s after the 10-15
required to relocate it).
Prior to being sold for scrap the pos was "demil’ed"
that is every piece of equipment that could be re-used was removed. The
remainder was torched, smashed or fried. Who do you think would fix that,
Where are the parts don't look to the Navy these hulks are excess and not
a dime will be put into them. This class already has had a several sunk ,
good riddance may the rest join.
This reminds me of that bunch of old farts that drug that pos LST325
back from Greece, now that its here who wants it? Bottom line somebody
will be stuck dealing with it by no fault of their own.
If you want to do something positive then lobby to get a new vessel
named WWT and let this nightmare about saving this pos go.
Gee maybe if you worked it right you could have them sink the wwt
off of the coast of Florida as part of the artificial reef program and
then you could dive down and visit it anytime you wanted to….
Shipbuster <shipbuster@hotmail.com>
USA - Wednesday, March 21, 2001 at 07:24:29 (CST)
Message to shipbuster@hotmail.com (who was not brave enough to leave
his name), we will pray for you......
Jerry Hudson (DS2 90-93) <hudtech@juno.com>
Lakeland, FL USA - Tuesday, March 20, 2001 at 20:38:14 (CST)
You all need to let this go... I served on the WWT from 80-83, she
was a P.O.S. then and still is. There isn't enough money in the world to
save this pile of junk, the word out now is since the scrapper defaulted
and the navy reposed the hulk they can't resell them so they are scheduled
to be used as targets. Can't wait to get the footage of this pos getting
the crap blowed out of it. Lets get a pool going, 15 minutes after the
first cruise hit it will crack open. Thats my block.
sink'm all <shipbuster@hotmail.com>
washington, dc USA - Tuesday, March 20, 2001 at 06:25:14 (CST)
During a nostalgic search of the ol' "Lonely Bull", I was
extremely happy to find that there was a website for the Wainwright. I
served in E-Div from 84-89. A true learning experience that I will never
forget. Particularly enjoyed the sections regarding "Praying Mantis".
After seeing Glen Aleo, Bob Cowick and Pete Rousso's names and email
addresses, I hope to eventually see other's that served onboard the
warwagon during the mid & late '80s on the list. Sad to here about
ETCS Zinser. I first stepped foot onboard with him in Haifa, Israel. If
ETCS hadn't had his American Express card on hand when he, myself and 4
others would have starved to death and left homeless since the Navy forgot
to give us any per diem after leaving Sicily, all of us broke and we
arrived a week before the ship pulled into Haifa. Excellent hand and role
model. Haze gray and underway, forever!
Jerry Cason <casonjd@hotmail.com>
Muskogee, OK USA - Monday, March 05, 2001 at 14:51:20 (CST)
CHECK OUT THIS WEBSITE; HISTORICAL NAVAL SHIPS ASSOCIATION . . .
http://www.maritime.org/hnsa-associates.htm
JC CARLSON <tracker@freenet.macatawa.org>
HOLLAND, MI USA - Saturday, March 03, 2001 at 22:37:51 (CST)
Good morning all...
just a reminder that the Executive Planning meeting is coming up on
the weekend of March 23, 24 and 25 in Dayton, Ohio. I spoke with the point
of contact this morning, they have 12 rooms that have been set aside for
us at a special rate of $50.00 per night. The cutoff date for this rate is
the 13th of March, after that the rate returns to normal. Also, if anyone
is thinking about bringing a laptop for use, there are internet access
ports in each room.
We look to have a very full and interesting array of items to
discuss, any and all are invited to attend. This is an excellent time to
meet new shipmates, greet your old ones, and have a chance to put in your
ideas for keeping this group vital and growing.
For motel location and point of contact, please refer to Don Raby's
excellent post concerning the meeting.
Best Wishes,
Frank Yost
Frank Yost <sunrider@acun.com>
USA - Thursday, March 01, 2001 at 09:55:51 (CST)
aboard wainwright nam 1970 71
Michael lewis <lewism@edzone.net>
elsie, mi USA - Friday, February 23, 2001 at 16:50:29 (CST)
It's been 10 years since I last saw the Wainwright moored in
Charleston, SC. I served aboard the Wainwright from 87-90 as a GMM3.
Browsing through the site and seeing some of the old friends names brought
back memories and some good laughs for the good times had. At this time, I
am rummaging through some old pics I have, and some old letters as well. I
also have a US flag from the ship that a friend of mine gave me
(signalman) from the 88 Persian Gulf tour. It hangs proudly during
Veterans Day and Memorial Day in honor of us and many others before and
after. I will try to get any memorabilia set aside and get copies to send.
Also if anyone knows the where abouts of Pat Reese,Dave "WildMan"
or Dan Ricklefs please email me the Info at tihinton@bellsouth.net.
Looking back, I can say I was proud to be apart of the Wainwright legacy
and the history the ship has bestowed upon us as individuals and as a
nation, helping shape the history around us. I will always look back with
pride for the duties served on her.
Keith R. Hinton (Ronnie)
Keith R. Hinton <tihinton@bellsouth.net>
Atlanta, Ga USA - Thursday, February 22, 2001 at 21:23:06 (CST)
HI GUYS I'M SURE THERES A FEW THAT REMEMBER ME. I SERVED FROM 88-92
AS MRFN,MR3.MR2. WOULD LIKE TO "HI" TO HT1 (AKA POPPA SMURF)
ADAMS I JUST GOT THE INTERNET SET UP TODAY AND I'M NOT SURE BUT ITHINK MY
EMAIL ADDRESS IS DSTIB@MWT.NET IF THIS IS NOT RIGHT I'LL GET THE RIGHT ONE
ON HERE AS SOON AS I CAN.
dennis stibbe
USA - Wednesday, February 21, 2001 at 23:15:31 (CST)
I AM ASSEMBLING A LIST OF THE NAMES OPERATIONS WHICH THE WAINWRIGHT
PARTICIPATED IN. WHAT WERE THE NAMES FOR THE OPERATIONS IN
NICARAGUA,
LEBANON, LIBYA, YUGOSLAVIA, SEA OF JAPAN, AND SO FORTH. PLEASE, THIS
IS
IMPORTANT.
TX,
JC
JC CARLSON <tracker@freenet.macatawa.org>
HOLLAND, MI USA - Wednesday, February 21, 2001 at 16:19:17 (CST)
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING RESCHEDULED
Weekend of March 23, 24, 25, 2001 Exec Meeting 9AM Saturday
Location: Best Western Continental INN in Miamisburg, Ohio
155 Monarch Lane, Miamisburg OH, 45342
Reservation Contact: Point of contact is Bob Brooks at (937)
866-5500
(Manager of group sales). make reservations asap to get lowest
rates.
Motel details: $50 per night (maybe less) free meeting room with 10
or more registrations; free continental breakfast, nice steak house next
door
1/2 mile off I-75, just south of Dayton. Airport 20 minutes away.
The meeting was scheduled for June, but with the progress of SOS and
inspection of ship it has been moved up to March 24.
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. 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 area. We had
a great time in 1999.
Please notify me of any and all matters for discussion, so we can
set an agenda and not be tied up in meeting too long.
Secretary, Donald Raby, 2906 Curtis Ln, Knoxville TN 37918
for more information watch website or contact me at 865-688-2679
Donald Raby <efraby@att.net>
USA - Monday, February 19, 2001 at 06:04:12 (CST)
WE NEED SOME ONE WHO LIVES NEXT TO THE DECK LOGS WAREHOUSE, IN
SUITLAND, MD.
JC CARLSON <tracker@freenet.macatawa.org>
HOLLAND, MI USA - Friday, February 16, 2001 at 22:43:02 (CST)
I'm sure you'all are now aware of the survey crew that visited
Wainwright in Philly on Feb. 2,2001. I'm still trying to gather my
feelings. She is in good shape as far as the hull, and the interior above,
and below the main deck. The weather decks, and main deck needs work, but
nothing us Wainwright sailors can't handle. Our fair lady got all of us
through many rough spots, and now it's time for all of us to muster on
deck, and Save Our Ship. She's counting on us know. It's a big task, but
just like any other task we, Wainwright Sailors have taken on, we can
prevail. What really made me stand pround was an active duty sailor yelled
over to us from the Mahan, which is outboard of Wainwright. He wanted to
know what we were doing, so I explained our task. I also asked him if he
thought if it would be worth it. He stood proudly, and said " Hell
Yes" this buitiful ship should have never been put here. He was on
the Richmond K. Turner which swapped cruiser duty with us in Charleston.
He then added that Wainwright was the Worlds Finest Cruiser, and it was
our duty to now save Her. He said he'd help, and bet that every sailor in
the Navy would if they knew about it. I then choked back the tears, and
handed him my card to contact me to help. Every other person in Philly had
the same remarks. So the bottom line is I need everyone of you to visit
our Ship's Store, Get current on dues, Pass the word about our effort, and
contact me if you would like to help. As we left the base at Philly I
looked back, and told Stan, It's unbelievable that as scared as She looks,
She's still stands the proudest in the harbor. The Wainwright is an icon
of the Free World, and the United States Navy, let's preserve that icon
for generations to come.
Richard Molck <rmolck@usswainwright.com>
Rock Hill, SC USA - Tuesday, February 13, 2001 at 17:38:22 (CST)
Just saw the photos from the recent survey.:)
Ever see a grown man cry? :(
This needs to get done!
Glenn Woods <gfwoods@nenworth.net>
Rhinelander, Wi USA - Monday, February 12, 2001 at 17:13:25 (CST)
I was stationed on WWT 90-93. I arrived three days before the last
yard period (13 months at Metro Machine) and the last cruise. I had the
Quarter Deck watch the night that the OOD went on the 1MC to say we were
at war with Iraq. On the last cruise, WWT was the "eyes & ears"
for the Fleet off the coast of Bosnia during the UN food drops to Bosnia
and Croatia. Seeing the photos of the "Old Gal" at Philly brings
back a lot of memories...I hope we are able to save Her! Fair winds &
Following seas.....
Jerry Hudson <hudtech@juno.com>
Lakeland, FL USA - Sunday, February 11, 2001 at 19:55:44 (CST)
1719 ASSUMED THE WATCH MOORED AS BEFORE. OFFICER OF THE
DECK IS BM2(SW)GRAMMER,UNITED STATES NAVY.
WILLIAM GRAMMER Jr. <USNAVYBOATS@YAHOO.COM>
kerrville, tx USA - Saturday, February 03, 2001 at 17:12:52 (CST)
Hey Glenn I remember you and Wild Bill too. Med-Cruise of 77 and the
International Naval Review in New York City in July of 76. I was an EM3
when I departed the Wainwright to go to DS "A" School in 79.
Just ahead of David Creed who had just made CW02.
Rodney C. Shafer <rodshafer56@hotmail.com>
Tucson, AZ USA - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 22:17:29 (CST)
Can anyone tell me if the Wainwright was involved in running off a
Russian Trawler off the coast of Crete Greece in January 1972
Len Harris <LeonardH2@vba.va.gov>
Providence, RI USA - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 14:39:48 (CST)
I feel it important to correct a mistake I made in my deck log
entry. I stated that when aboard the Wainwright from '75-'79 we were the
first surface ship in 45 years to enter the Black Sea. I stand corrected
on that point by Don Scott FTM1. The fact is we were the first to have a
port call in Constanta, Romania in 49 years. Thanks Don, I feel better
now!
Glenn Woods
Glenn Woods <gfwoods2newnorth.net>
Rhinelander, Wi USA - Friday, January 26, 2001 at 08:39:12 (CST)
Hi all. I served aboard Wainwright from early May/75 to Aug/79 as
IC3 and IC2. Still remember the IC shops location, 2-29-2-A.:) Guess that
will be in my brain forever. :) When I reported, she was still DLG-28. Was
renamed CG-28 shortly after. I remember the International Naval Review in
'76. I remember getting the job of installing a new NC-2 mod 1 plotter in
CIC. Shipyard(shop 67?) was supposed to do it but for some reason decided
not to. Took me a week but it worked!
I was aboard when we were the first US warship (surface:)) to enter
the Black Sea in 45(?) years. Had liberty in Constanta, Romania.
Came out of the Chas.shipyard in mid '79 and went GITMO. They cut
our REFTRA short and sent us through the Panama Canal to Nicaragua(sp?:))I
remember manuvering around a sunken ship in the canal, I have pictures!
I only know the whereabouts of one other shipmate. EM1 William (aka
Bill, Billy-boy, wild Bill) Ryan. He's in Gainsville, Fl.
A search for Wainwright a couple of years ago came back that she had
been decommissioned in '92 and sold. Sure am glad that's not true. I
almost gave up until I found this site. If she can't sail again, I believe
she deserves a berth of honor at Patriots Point. I would think the city of
Charleston would want that too. She was a well respected ship in our day
as well.
Hope to hear from some of my old shipmates except the "deadly"
one:):)Actually, we had an IC striker we called "the deadly shipmate"
because he was!!
Glenn
Glenn Woods (Woody) <gfwoods@newnorth.net>
Rhinelander, Wi USA - Thursday, January 25, 2001 at 15:31:15 (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. 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 - Monday, January 22, 2001 at 07:59:32 (CST)
All of us, come together, lets Save Our Ship! I know it can be done
if we all work together. I have a SOS can, and any loose change goes into
the can. The coins can add up quickly and turn in dollar bills. That money
can be sent as a donation for SOS. Just an indea, no big deal.
T. Cliff Davis, Jr. <Cdndgarland@aol.com>
Garland, TX USA - Saturday, January 20, 2001 at 16:21:41 (CST)
USS Wainwright in South Cakalaki... I'll never forget it. I was an
EM from '84 to '87, the working hours were long and morale among the
electricians was so-so, but it built character! I hooked up with Mark
Stanczyk last summer but lost his Email address. Hey Bob Cowick, I
remember you, I was in the Leads Dept in Detroit when you came there.
I remember the '84 and '86 Med cruises, we owned the Piano Bar in
Naples! I'd love to hear from anyone that knew me. How 'bout another
reunion? Charleston is a ghost town now.
Those bars lost alot of business.
Pete Roussos <peteandjoal@datalinkc.com>
Moyock, NC USA - Tuesday, January 16, 2001 at 21:15:01 (CST)
I served on the Wainwright from 27 April 1987 until 22Nov 1990.
Sean P. Hunter <seanphunter@yahoo.com>
Greenacres , FL USA - Thursday, January 04, 2001 at 15:01:30 (CST)