decklog06

Great to see the deck log back!!!!! We are putting together a quarter deck from the achives to bring to the reunion in July. If anyone has any items that had been appropiated from the ship's quarter deck and would like to donate them please let me know. We would like to thank Stan Smith for getting,storing, and dontating the quartdeck podium from the ship's decommissing. We are missing quite a few brass items from the quarter deck so check your gear locker. I also want to thank JC, and Dan Bowman for arranging the transport of the podium, and other items JC donated. Don't forget our trailer fund!
Richard Molck <rmolck@comporium.net>
Rock Hill, SC USA

Glad to see the decklog back !
Jerry Hudson <hudtech@juno.com>
Lakeland, FL USA

Served onboard as an ET1 from July 1984 to March 1989.
Richard Fierro FCCS(SW), USN RET <RichFierro@ccisp.net>
Greenbackville, VA USA

Good to see the deck log back. Served on board from November 88 to May of 92. Great times and great memories. Would like to hear from old buddies anytime. Still miss steaming that old girl.
Parker Webster <websterp55@constellation.com>
Moweaqua, IL. USA

Greetings to all! Great to see the Decklog back!
Wayne Sieloff <Sieloff@comcast.net>
Lombard, IK USA

I glad to see it back. Looking for Joesph " Ratso" DeSilva. He was on the WWT 72-76 Yoeman 3rd. I need to talk or write to him.
David Morris <cgsedog28@insightbb.com>
Mt Washington, KY USA

Just another plug for the REUNION 12-16 July, 2006. See Reunion Info and Y'all come down/up river to Memphis ya hear.
Cookie Reunion coordinator
Edward D. Cookenham <k3ors@midsouth.rr.com>
Memphis, TN USA

where the hell is "boatwains mate bob" michaud
was in 1st div. from 78 - 81
anybody seen the rest of the crew
mike carpenter
foodplotplanter@aol.com

mike carpenter <foodplotplanter@aol.com>
juliette, ga USA

Just wanted to let all of my shipmates know of my recent relocation to Rockledge, Fl. and my new e-mail address:osbornee@cfl.rr.com
Ed Osborne <osbornee@cfl.rr.com>
Rockledge, Fl USA

Looking For Jeff Gray, 55B tech. Was on board in the 80s. Please e-mail me.
Richard Molck <rmolck@comporium.net>
Rock Hill, SC USA

Served aboard the Wainwright DLG 28 from 1971 to 1973. Was a BT3 in the after fireroom. Anybody out there from B or M Division at that time.
Keith Pittman <KePitt@aol.com>
Eagle Lake, Fl USA

I served onboard 1986-1989 as ET2(SW). I have lots of memorabilia including 86 med cruise book, Charleston front page newspaper showing news from Operation Praying Mantis, pics, etc. Would like to know if I could donate some of this history where it can be appreciated.
George Grezmak <ggrezmak@sbcglobal.net>
Painesville, oh USA

Hey Ken Z. Looks like the crap is back again selling poker games this time. Check the message above mine. There's got to be a way to stop this spam.
Harry
USA

Good to see the deck log back in action. Would like to here from BT's and MM's that served on the old girl from 1986 to 1993.
Allan Sudman <apsudman@hotmail.com>
raleigh, nc USA

Served on CG-28 MM2 Jan76 - Jul 79
Pete Hlywiak Jr. <phlywiakjr56@verizon.net>
Haddon Twp, NJ USA

nice to see deck log return
Mike Donahue <qp83@swbell.net>
kansas city, mo USA

On occasion, I am privileged to receive messages from our shipmates/spouses.
With their permission, I would like to post their comments to our Decklog to share with you.

There is a picture at the website of the 1989 helo crash. I was the passenger on board. They were bringing me back from Worship services aboard other ships in our group. What a day! The crew responded magnificently as they always did during my tour. I truly love my time in the Wainwright.
God Bless,
CAPT Harold W. Burrell, CHC, USN (Ret)

Dan Bowman <dnlbow@aol.com>
Fairfield, Ohio USA

This Decklog entry has been edited from two separate email exchanges;

My husband was Sean Ludwig OS2 while he was on the Wainwright.
They used to call him the Lude. He played softball while stationed in Charleston, SC.
Sean passed away 6 years ago in an auto accident. I wonder if you or anyone else remembers him. It would be wonderful to hear from any of them.
I'm sure our son, Sean JR, would love to hear stories from other shipmates about his Dad.

I work at Tricare at the Naval Hospital and see a lot of retirees but never recognize anyone who we used to know.
I always wonder if everyone moved away when the base closed down. Hopefully this will be a way to see if there is anyone who does remember him.

For:
Sean M Ludwig OSC

Pam Ludwig

Dan Bowman <dnlbow@aol.com>
Fairfield, Ohio USA

I was in that gang of young hoodlums in the CIC from late 1972 through early 1976. I missed our first Med port (1973)in the straits of Gibraltor because I was doing mess duty on behalf of the radar crew. My very first shore leave was Christmas time in Barcelona. What a great city! I still like to go back to Barcelona every now and then. I also made the Med cruise in 1975, and of course the detour to the black sea and Constanta, Romania. The only radarmen that I ever got in touch with were Larry Reetz and Bob Konitzer, but my pc crashed about a year ago and I lost the email addresses. Any radarmen, sorry, I mean Operations Specialists still out there from the 70's ? You can still just call me "Gutz"
Walt Gutzmer, OS3 Gutz <gutzm002@umn.edu>
Minneapolis, MN USA

Hello former shipmates, I was a FTG-2 on board from Nov. 1972 until Dec 1975 , 2nd div. any of you guys out there, made 2 meds on her(Wainwright DLG-28 72/73, and CG-28 75 smooth sailing and following seas
Richard Mathis <rmathis@ec.rr.com>
jacksonville, nc USA

Tom Mertz (Operations Specialist 87 to 89). Haven t checked in for some time. It is good to see the deck log back up and running. Have 4 kids now and I find myself frequently reminiscing about the Persian Gulf Cruise of 89. What a crew we had! Were it not for the professionalism instilled in us from the top down there would probably be a lot of blank spaces in the deck log. Thank you to all my shipmates who did their job, preserved our lives, defeated our enemies, and brought us home safe for a second chance at life.

A hardy thanks too to all you salty dogs who set the standard by running a tight ship long before I stepped onboard. You left us a heritage to be proud of and a foundation to stand firm upon.

During my Navy career I had the opportunity to see several other ships (only as a visitor), and I can tell you that every other ship I ever visited was pathetic in comparison to USS Wainwright CG 28. She sure was an exceptional girl. Any OI types out drop me a note.

Thomas Mertz <tmertz@infowest.com>
St George, UT USA

Great to see the deck log back, served on board 75 - 78 IC3 Davis. One day I'm going to get around to sending you the book from the bicentennial New York tour we did ( July 75). It was the greatest time in my life. Great memories. Funny how you forget all the bad stuff.
Gary Davis <GDavis3636@aol.com>
Louisville, KY USA

Haven't checked in to this site for while. Was an RM3 aboard NGHX from Mar 84 until Oct 87. Retired last year after 22 years. I've seen a few names on this Decklog I remember! If you want to drop me a line please do!
Patrick Hinnant, ITCS(SW) Ret (84-87) <pbahinnant@hotmail.com>
Wilmington, NC USA

I served aboard from 91 to jsut before decomm left like a few day before. Would love to hear from anybody who served back then. came on board a BT3 left BT2 and now waiting for the result of the MMC board for this year. Yeah they made most of us into MM's not my first choice but hey what can you do?? hope to hear from ya soon.
Charles R Womble BT2 <womblec@cvn73.navy.mil>
virginia beach , va USA

Hi Pat! I can't believe you did 22 years, Can it be that long ago? I remember hanging out with you near radio central as you waxed the passageway! "the son of adventure!" Happy to hear you are well. Hope to see you at the reunion in July!
Rob Bennett EM2 1984-1988
Rob Bennett <robert.bennett@verizon.net>
Rocky Point, NY USA

I am trying to get in contact with BM1 Ferguson who was on board 88-92. I am also trying to reach all my fellow deck division shipmates from 1990-1992.

Jim Gruhala (SA Gruhala 1990-1992)
Jim Gruhala <jimgruhala@hotmail.com>
St. Louis, MO USA

hi all,glad to see the deck log back.sm2 ,served on board 74 to 80 would like to hear from all you guys .
marty crouse <martykathy2002@yahoo.com>
amboy, il USA

What poetry on the entry before me!!! sign the jackass up for the idiot award...IM BEING NICE!! Served the mighty USA, and I mean the MIGHTY UNITED STATES OF A AMERICA from 82-85 on the Lonley Bull. LOTS of good memories-- lots of good friends. 3rd div. TM2 when i left. got alot of photos, would like to share in the photo album. How do i do this? DO NOT EVER FORGET ABOUT OUR BROTHERS AND SISTER OVER IN HARMS WAY WHILE WE ARE IN THE COMFORT OF OUR OWN HOMES AND SAFE! THEY NEED OUR SUPPORT..WE ARE VETERANS!
john panzeca <donjon6@adelphia.net>
cincinnati, oh USA

I want to let you know that John's notation concerning the "poetry" that was once ahead of his post is no longer there. It is difficult to ignore all the meaningless posts that occur on a daily basis (usually about a dozen each day) but we are doing our best to keep OUR site clear of the endless automated messages.
As an additional reminder, the web site is going to grow with the aid of your stored away photographs, saved newsclippings, etc. Watch for changes to occur on the site in the near future as "the team" begins to gel.
If you have any questions/comments/concerns just drop me a line at my email address.
See you in Memphis this July!
Dan Bowman <dnlbow@aol.com>
Fairfield, Ohio USA

Was on board from 85-88. Just checking things out, website is very good and nicely layed out and easy to navigate, good job Ken. If anyone is close and enjoys ATV riding, I spend a lot of time in West Virgina doing just that. You can check out some pictures and video on walltoowall.com.
Richard Emily GMM1 <Scorpion@americamail.com>
Mount Airy, NC USA

Hey fellas! BT3 Butch Brooks here,served on the ol'gal from
AUG 85 - DEC 89 aft fireroom and oil lab. Looking for any and all shipmates particularly those greasy ill tempered foul mouthed snipes.
FAIR WINDS AND FOLLOWING SEAS
Jim "Butch" Brooks <brooksjh@airprducts.com>
Germantown, OH USA

Plank owner looking for peters, aimy, and enriquez.
victor deluna <efleming2321@netzero.net>
salisbury, ma USA

glad to see the decklog back. any bts out there from the early 80s check out my pictures in the photo album take care
mike lettau <mlettau@cox.net>
USA

nice to see the decklog returned . was on board early 80s as a bt . any bts out there look on my pictures for some of the old gang
mike lettau <mlettau@cox.net>
springvalley, ca USA

Just thought I'd drop by and post my actual email. I noticed I mixbred the two in an earlier post. Curious if anyone from the 88-92 time frame is planning on going to the reunion.
Parker Webster
Moweaqua, IL. USA

Wow! Seeing some of the names in the decklog from when I served onboard the Wainwright is sure bringing back some memories. I was a SKSN, SK3 and SK2 during my 2.5 years there. I worked mostly in the Supply Office doing the financial side of the Storekeeper duties. Some of the names I recognize stuck the heads through the "window" of the supply office door. I am curious about Parker Webster. The name is very familiar and I think I know who you are, but would like some clarification.

I think that it is an interesting twist that I now work as a Storekeeper II at the University of Illinois. Some things never change.

Kriss "Ike" Eisenhauer
Kriss Eisenhauer <eisenhar@uiuc.edu>
urbana, il USA

ONBOARD OCT. 80 TO DEC. 85
CAME ABOARD AS A GMG1, LEFT AS A GMGC. BEST SHIP I SERVED ON IN 25 YRS., BEST SHIP IN THE DAMN NAVY, BEST NAVY IN ANY OCEAN, BEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD!
MARTY TRASK <TOM2MAN@AOL.COM>
BLOOMINGTON, IN USA

Hunting for verification of father's tour of duty on USS Wainwright in the late 1970s. Was QM2 Robert Moore Pilhcrantz. Any help?
Heather Pilhcrantz Chinnes <dopey10400@yahoo.com>
N. Charleston, SC USA

Anybody know the whereabouts of Stanley Matthews, served on CG-28 from 75-78 M Div, From Fountain Inn, SC Trying to locate him for some time with no luck
Pete Hlywiak Jr. <phlywiakjr56@verizon.net>
Haddon Twp, NJ USA

Good to see the reuion is going to be held locally! Look forward to seeing some much older faces. Hope everyone has faired well over the years. Been reminiscing over some photos from M-division from April 86-Aug 89! Hope to see yall at the reunion! God Bless!
-Troy Fuller MM3
M-Division 86-89'
Troy Fuller <pzkw3m@aol.com>
Memphis, Tn USA

Check out this photo, for anyone in the Gulf in 1988. I just found this yesterday. The label the ship as the Jouett, but it must be the Wainwright, as seen from the deck of the Samuel B. Roberts on April 16, 1988.

http://www.dodmedia.osd.mil/Assets/1993/Navy/DN-SN-93-01438.JPG

Fireman James Seward sleeps on the forecastle of the guided missile frigate SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58). Some of the crew are sleeping on the deck because of hull damage sustained when the ship struck a mine on April 14, 1988. The guided missile cruiser USS JOUETT (CG-29) is in the background.
Date Shot: 16 Apr 1988

Kerry Burgess <kerrywburgess@yahoo.com>
Seattle, WA USA

Great to see decklog has returned. It's been awhile since checking in. My duty staion is half on CA and half in NC so not much time for liberty call stuff. I have joined the Navy Yacht Club in Long Beach, CA and a great bunch of sailors they are. Please stop by on a Friday or Satruday afternoon and see a million dollars view from the club house. Altamitos Bahia Bay and Pacific Coast Highway.
Looking forward to July and the Renuion. It will be great the see the "Skipper". "Ole Salt" Precom,Plankowner and first VN cruise. TM2 (65-68). Hope to see all Weapons Department at Reunion and celebrate Lt Sloan and tell war stories.

Dick Becker <seavideo@aol.com>
Huntersville, NC USA

Was on the Wainwright DLG-28 on it,s 1st Med cruise in 72.I bought a Wainwright ashtray in the ships store and I still have it today. I also have the 8x10 picture on my frig. It sure brings back alot of memories. I can,t believe this much time has gone by.I was in 1st division w/Don Gaddy--Robert Purdue and ole Brady our 1st class if anybody remembers him.I was really sorry to hear they sunk her.
John Thompson <jwthomps@baptisthealth.org>
Little Rock, Ar USA

Hey fellow shipmates. FC1 Rachwitz here from 87-90. I'm an IT professional now and would be happy to help maintain the decklog to keep the spam out of here.

Has anyone seen the book coming out in a few months about the Roberts and Preying Mantis?
Dean Rachwitz <rachwitz@gmail.com>
Phoenix, AZ USA

Hey Rock - here's one that I know of:

Operation Praying Mantis is one of five American naval engagements cited by United States Naval Academy Prof. Craig L. Symonds in his book Decision at Sea (2005) as being decisive in establishing U.S. naval superiority. The others were the Battle of Lake Erie (1813), the Battle of Hampton Roads (1862), the Battle of Manila Bay (1898), and the Battle of Midway (1942).

Kerry Burgess <kerrywburgess@yahoo.com>
Seattle, WA USA

The Admin of the sight needs a good spam filter. I wished I could give ya the solution to the problem. I don't know much about web mastering. There must be away.
Looking for Micky "Ratso" Desilva ,Yeoman he served on the WWT28 72-76.
David Morris 72-75 <cgsedog28@insightbb.com>
KY USA

Served onboard as BT2 from 89-91 both fore and aft fireroom. Would be good to hear from some of my fellow snipes I served with.
Craig Jolly <wcjolly@gmail.com>
Nashville, TN USA

Served from 1983-87 and met some of the best people I will ever know. John "Zeke" Panzeka, Greg Galaska, Danny Marzka, Jim Hudson, Phil Mccorkle, Dino Promutico, and many more. Hope to hear from some of you soon.
Ron Durel <rondurel@boydgaming.com>
Shreveport, La USA

Would love to know if anyone from the 88-92 era is going to the reunion. Good to hear from you Craig. Kriss, your name doesn't sound familiar but that doesn't mean I don't know you. My number is listed and you are very close to me so give me a call and we can figure it out. I came on a recruit in November of 88 and left a 2nd class in May of 92. I worked in the Aft Fireroom and was in trouble most of the time. However thanks to a few good Captains none of it was punitive. Butch Brooks good to see you are still around and Womble I hope you made Chief. I still remember chasing you around the feed pumps trying to wring your neck. Ha! Those were the good ole days.
Parker Webster <websterp55@hotmail.com>
Moweaqua, IL USA

great seeing the deck log .Lpo of e div 83 to 88. hope t5o see everybody in july
charles d kilbride <choochoo2410@yahoo.com>
waukegan, il USA

Ron Durel, I was onboard Wainwright from 84 to 85, then went to the Nicholas. I was a PN2 at the time, worked with Bobby Joe Hunter and PNC Pugh. We were in the same berthing compartment, right under the flight deck. I remember all those guys and you're right, they were some of the best people I know as well. Do you remember the Flying Dutchman and JW's? Two of our favorite watering holes. The QM's were in my department, and I remember QM1 Ski also. Still trying to locate FC2 Paul Brown and GMG3 Shifflet. Anyone from the old gang please contact me, I'd love to hear from you.
Bill Lindler <dvsionbl@aol.com>
Nantocoke, pa USA

the chief's board has not started yet Parker i hope i make it to thank you good to see some familar name in here write if ya want
Charles R Womble BT2 <womblec@cvn73.navy.mil>
virginia beach , va USA

anyone from the wainwright serving from 83-88 especially electricians,contact me.
scott white <sctwht_2@yahoo.com>
oneonta, al USA
- Tuesday, May 23, 2006 at 00:33:57 (EDT)
Scott White <sctwht_2@yahoo.com>
Oneonta, Al USA

served 8-70 to 9-72 oc div sm
skip fulton <skipfulton@sbcglobal.net>
youngstown, oh USA

I served aboard her from 1982 until retirement in 1985 as a STGCS. I saw a note from Marty Trask (you old round barrel)Gunner, good to know you are still out there. MCPO Poe still lives in Charleston, SC adn still like his drink.

Mike Miller
Michel (Mike) Miller <michelmille@gmail.com>
Summerville, SC USA

The Spring 2006 Newsletter has been mailed out to all shipmates whose address we have.
If you have not received a copy send me an email so we can get your current address.
Dan Bowman Secretary USS Wainwright Veterans Association

Happy Birthday Richard
Dan Bowman <dnlbow@aol.com>
Fairfield, Ohio USA

MADE LAST WEST-PAC / ROUND THE WORLD CRUISE
ALTON (PETE) NEIDHARDT <GRUMPY100@BELLSOUTH.NET>
MOBILE, AL. USA

i was on the wainwright dlg28 in 1967. i was a communications teck and was picked up in subic bay and went on the first trip to the tonkin gulf. i remember the helo crash we had in the tonking gulf and the trip into Sasabo Japan for a little r and r turned out to be about 20 days and went into wet dock. have quit a few slides on and in the ole gal..was proud to have been part of her history.
Paul Diehl
laporte, tx USA

To all who have served The mighty Wainwright Howdy. I have just read all the past entries of the decklog (98- through the last blast of spam just posted). I see many Names that I remember and some that I feel a brother hood with as you served a great lady and walked through the same hatch ways as I. Some before me and some after me. I was a crew member 75 to 79 or so as a member of R div. A few points I would like to address from previous deklog entries. The ht called toad during the 77 med cruise was Keith Tibbs If I rember he was from Lansing mich. The guys who would sing play guitar and mandolin were named Country and Tick(mike and stewart). The unfortunate soul who fell overboard hand cuffed after the Christmas party did not die ( he might have wished he did). We did have a crew member who was robbed and shot in a car on spruill ave. I don't rember if he survied, I think he was a bt or mm. And yes it is a fact that upon leaving the ship yards for sea trials we did run aground in the mouth of Charleston Harbor. The truth be known we were under the control of the Harbor Piolt at the time and burried the sonar dome into a sand bar. I know this as a fact as I was the HT who delivered the draft report to the bridge prior to getting under way. and yes we were originaly very rudely treated in turky. I was the boat engineer on the Captains Gig that was met at the dock by armed guards at the pier. Another 77 med pier incident was getting in trouble in Naples Italy for playing frisby and catch foot ball with the sailors from a Russian ship. The Brass did not find the humor in it. Does any one rember the ufo incidend in the med. I have a secret it was a kite with a strobe light used as a tail flown from the flight deck. well till next time. be good be safe and be proud.
Wayne Longa <wflonga1@optonline.net>
Wanaque , N.J. USA

Served on the Wainwright from 71-75. Started out a deckhand and moved into Nav with Chief Hall, Dallas Jackson, and a few of the others. Did both Med cruises, some GITMO time and up into Romania. Would love to hear from anyone who might remember me.
QM2 "Butch" Reynolds <cornerstonerecovery@verizon.net>
Rising Sun, MD USA

Just wanted to correct a previous post from Wayne Longa on June 7. The unfortunate soul who fell overboard from the quarterdeck while handcuffed after the 1978 Christmas party was an STG3 named Pete Conrad. He was having girlfriend problems, could not handle the alcohol and was escorted back by Shore Patrol after raising a ruckus. He did not survive the incident. The divers retrieved him from the Cooper River after 2 hours of searching. One of the STs accompanied him back to Minnesota for the funeral. It was a very cold and black day for 3rd Division.
Gary Wallace, STG2 '75-80 <rgwall@bellsouth.net>
Orlando, FL USA

Thanks Wayne for the post. "Toad" aka Keith Tibbs. We had some good times. I'll see if I can look him up. I remember the Christmas party when Pete Conrad drowned. Thanks Gary for that post. I remember he telling us the next day he was to go home on Christmas leave. I believe the QD watch jumped in and tried to save him, but he sank to fast. I don't recall the UFO incident. I reacll a EM had painted a peace sign on the side of the ship the night before we docked. Capt. was pissed! What ever happened to HT1 Long? Man that guy was ugly!
Gary Davis <GDavis3636@aol.com>
louisville, Ky USA

With the reunion in Memphis only a week away (some will be on the road as early as Sunday take time to dig into your closets, attics or wherever you store your Wainwright memorabilia, dust it off and bring it along. I'll be glad to photograph each item to place in an album of long forgotten Wainwright artifacts.
See you in Memphis.
Dan <dnlbow@aol.com>
Fairfield, Ohio USA

Decklog 2006

The decklog will be in read only mode during the reunion. Since we will all be in Memphis we will not be able to keep up with keeping it clean.