Served on Wainwright (then DLG-28) from Nov. 71 to Mar. 74 as EM2.
Daniel G. Russell <danandlizr@mail.tds.net>
Madisonville, tn USA - Thursday, December 30, 1999 at 17:31:47 (CST)
On a personal note:
A Seasons Greetings from my family to yours with the solemn hope
that each of us that believes will remember what Christmas is for: The
Christ-child, Our Saviour and Redeemer.
Give thanks to the Lord for doing what we could not, redeeming us
before the Father and making us white as snow. Give thanks for Mighty God
and "God with us," whom even after His Ascension into heaven,
left us with the Holy Spirit as a deposit for the fulfillment of the
promises given to us.
Truly, the gifts we give this season pale in comparison to the gift
that He's already given to those who believe. For those who do not know
Him, I pray that you come to belief and that you will know His peace.
May The Lord's blessings rain down upon you all.
Chris Little <Chris_Little@Jahoopa.com>
USA - Monday, December 27, 1999 at 08:46:15 (CST)
From the Officers of the Wainwright Veterans Association:
Seasons Greetings and a Happy New Year!!!
May each of us reflect on the time we've spent in foreign ports for
the Holidays and give thanks for being with family and for the many
blessings that come our way - no matter the form; all the while
remembering those who still wear the uniform and are not with their
families this season. Just as we have been, so are they now, the Guardians
of liberty.
DUTY - HONOR - COUNTRY. The Hallmark of those in uniform, and the
things that mark us - those of service past - even today. Remember our
fallen comrades and march boldly into what some regard as the New
Millenium.
Chris Little <Chris_Little@Jahoopa.com>
USA - Monday, December 27, 1999 at 08:36:02 (CST)
looking for shipmates from the sub tender Bushnell AS-15 homeported
in Key West Fla. Built 1930-Decommissioned 1980 and destroyed as a
target-I served aboard her in the Ships Service division from 1959 to
1961-I want to start a web page in her honor
saul Thau <scubanut@bigfoot.com>
McDonough, NY USA - Saturday, December 25, 1999 at 11:53:43 (CST)
Dear Shipmates,
Just to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Just to let you know a little about i served on the USS Wainwright
from
1989 to 1993 Up to the time she was decommissioned. My Commanding
Officers
were Capt. Newlon and Capt. Fahey. I would love to share some of my
photo's with you all
She was in my eyes one of finest war ships we had.
When i first reported aboard she was well know as Battle Tested and
Battle Proven.
Capt. Fahey want us to rename it so we went to Pride Ownership and
Responsibilty.
I like the orignal better.
I will speak to you all later. Ned Diggs
Ned Diggs MM1(SW) USN (RETIRED) <chevy@gloryroad.net>
Carrboro, NC USA - Saturday, December 25, 1999 at 11:10:55 (CST)
I served aboard the submarine tender U.S.S. Bushnell As-15 from Feb
1959 to Feb 61-She was home ported in Key West Florida-I am looking for
shipmates especially from the Ships Service Division during that era. She
was decommisioned in 1980 and sunk as target practice(how sad) Please feel
free to contact me (saul@norwich.net)
Saul Thau <saul@norwich.net>
Norwich, NY USA - Friday, December 24, 1999 at 06:57:26 (CST)
Note to our Webmaster, Ken. I mailed computer files of the entire
Fall '99 Newsletter to you last week. They are in a MAC format, so I hope
you can convert and display on web site during the Holidays. My VFW Post
#9488, Charlotte, NC has placed our ship's picture in the main hall under
a dedicated wall lamp. It ready looks good, any one traveling to
Charlotte, stop by and visit the post. Just tell the people there you are
Wainwright Family, and they will take care of you. Happy Holidays!
Dick Becker <seavideo@aol.com>
Huntersville, NC USA - Wednesday, December 22, 1999 at 08:50:09
(CST)
Seasons Greetings from McNaught (DS1) Bath,Maine to Dec 1967
Alex McNaught <AMcna79584@aol.com>
Boston, MA USA - Sunday, December 19, 1999 at 15:55:01 (CST)
HI HUGHBERT; I GAVE YOU A BAD ADDRESS FOR ME THE OTHER DAY. THE
ABOVE IS CORRECT! PLEASE FORWARD YOUR e-mail ADDRESS. DOES NANCY HAVE
e-mail ADDRESS?. IF SO FORWARD THAT TO ME ALSO. BY THE WAY, THANKS FOR THE
GREAT WEEKEND!
RAY ANDERSON <rayanderson@earthlink.net>
Yorba Linda, Ca USA - Tuesday, December 14, 1999 at 18:52:46 (CST)
OUR HONORED SHIPMATE AND GOOD FRIEND BOB HIGGINBOTHAM HAS LEFT US
FOR THE FINAL ANCHORAGE. A CHRISTMAS CARD FROM ROSALIN BROUGHT THIS NEWS.
BOB DEPARTED 29 JUNE 1999 AFTER A SEVERE INFECTION AFFECTED HIS LIVER
TRANSPLANT OF 5 JULY, 1998.
I WILL FIND A WAY TO SCAN THIS LETTER AND ASK KEN TO POST THIS TO
THE WEBSITE, FOR YOUR REVIEW. BOB'S WARM SMILE WILL BE MISSED, AS WE WILL
MISS HIM. IT IS OUR HOPE THAT HE IS COMFORTABLE AT HIS NEW DUTY STATION.
J.C. CARLSON <tracker@freenet.macatawa.org>
HOLLAND, MI USA - Tuesday, December 14, 1999 at 16:50:03 (CST)
I was in the Gyro Shop on the USS Yellowstone (AD-27) from 1971-74
where we were homeported along with the Wainwright in Charleston. We
didn't have to do as much reair work on CG-28 as the other ships in
CRUDESFLOT-6 probably because the crew did such a fine job of maintaining
that marvelous floating beast. Ships sailed in and out of the harbor all
the time but the Wainwright seemed to catch everyone's attention coming
and going. Next to the pier she stood like a knight ready to ride into
battle. Underway she became the embodiment of enormous striking power.
This ship could look mean and beautiful at the same time. I'm sure we will
tell Wainwright stories at the Yellowstone reunion this March down in Gulf
Shores, Alabama.
Sam Goforth <goforths@swbell.net>
Dallas, TX USA - Saturday, December 11, 1999 at 22:21:49 (CST)
I reported to Wainwright in September 1965 as part of the pre-comm
crew at Bath Iron Works. I remember having good times at The Stowe House
in Brunswick and returning to fantastic mid-rats that they had for the
pilots at Naval Air Station Brunswick. Jan 8, 1966: A bitter cold day and
a long winded Marine speaking from the podium. Running aground in Boston
harbor and hitting a whale. Too much "Tiger Milk" in Norfolk and
the mysterious sinking of a whaleboat at the Coast Guard Station that
supplied transportation to the accidentally damaged deperm dock where the
ship was located... Could probably go on for hours...
One of my most treasured possessions are the slides and photographs
of that first crossing of the equator (Oh the horror of kissing that
baby).. I'll most likely prepare a collage for viewing at the Reunion in
2000.
Would love to hear from just about anybody from these old days (left
our WainyBaby in May 68).. Does anyone know what happened to Charles
Johnson ETN-2 ???
James Phillips <JPhillips@agilent.com>
Mesa, Az USA - Thursday, December 09, 1999 at 16:10:18 (CST)
Checked with post office and all newsletters should have been
delivered by now. If you have NOT recieved your newsletter please e-mail
me and I will get one out to the address (new or old) that I recieve. ITS
up to you to give us the correct address. We want you as part of the
Wainwright Family. Don't forget to send us you 2000 reunion information.
I, personally, am planning a golf outing for those who play. I learned
golf at J-ville, so I've been practicing for 30 years.
Dick Becker <seavideo@aol.com>
Huntersville, NC USA - Wednesday, December 08, 1999 at 21:16:49
(CST)
Checked with post office and all newsletters should have been
delivered by now. If you have NOT recieved your newsletter please e-mail
me and I will get one out to the address (new or old) that I recieve. ITS
up to you to give us the correct address. We want you as part of the
Wainwright Family. Don't forget to send us you 2000 reunion information.
I, personally, am planning a golf outing for those who play. I learned
golf at J-ville, so I've been practicing for 30 years.
Dick Becker <seavideo@aol.com>
Huntersville, NC USA - Wednesday, December 08, 1999 at 21:16:46
(CST)
TO ALL THE VIETNAM VETS FRON DLG28...WELCOME HOME BROTHERS!
I BOARDED THE WAINWRIGHT IN '67 AT SUBIC BAY PI.I WAS PART OF A CT
DETACHMENT GOING TO VIETNAM AS PART OF THE NAVAL SECURITY GROUP. OUR JOB
THERE WAS TO STAY IN CONSTANT CONTACT WITH ALL THE OTHER SHIPS IN THE GULF
AND TO MONITOR ALL RADIO TRAFFIC COMING OUT OF VIETNAM.ALL OF OUR WORK WAS
HIGHLY CLASSIFIED. BEING A MEMBER OF THE CREW OF THE USS WAINWRIGHT AND
GOING TO VIET NAM WAS AN HONOR FOR ME.I JUST DID NOT KNOW IT AT THE TIME.I
HOPE SHE CAN BE SAVED FROM BEING SCRAPPED. ITS NOT A FITTING END FOR A
DECORATED
WARSHIP. PLEASE DON'T FORGET ALL OF OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS WHO
NEVER RETURNED. THEY ONLY WENT TO SERVE NOT TO BE GIVEN UP ON BY THEIR
COUNTRY. THANKYOU FOR THE CHANCE TO SERVE MY COUNTRY.
GARY M. SCHEFFMEYER <PIRAZ-67@worldnet.att.net>
PITTSTOWN, NJ USA - Tuesday, December 07, 1999 at 19:34:56 (CST)
HT3 r division from 1972-1974..a vacation in the med i,ll not be
able to afford..what a blast..smoke on the water...
Dave Baugus <dogbreath1000@yahoo.com>
Kenton, oh USA - Monday, December 06, 1999 at 16:41:03 (CST)
Ships company May 1980-Dec 1981, Med, North Atlantic plus other
short cruises. Put on the hat Sept 81, transferd to Bowen (FF-1079)
shorthly there after. Retired form COMCRUDESGRU TWO Staff in Jan 90. Still
stumble across old shipmates in Charleston (when I'm in town). Would love
to hear from all my old shipmates esp OE div, the lifer locker(1st class
mess) and Chief's quarters (aka.the Goatlocker). I have the 3 Feb-16 July
Med Cruisebook, but it doesn't list any of our port visits or details of
dealing with the Lybian Coast, or all the time sitting "on station",
the CNO visit or much other details. Comcrudesgru-2 was embarked and for
much of that period, Wainwright was the only Cruiser deployed in 6th
fleet. Has some great pictures. So if this brings back memories. shoot me
some e-mail. Will try for the reunion in 2000, hope to sea everyone there.
Dan Barrows, ETCS(SW) USN-ret <spceknight@aol.com>
Eastover, SC USA - Saturday, December 04, 1999 at 09:39:14 (CST)
Served on USS Independence CVA62 and USS New Jersey BB62.
Gavazzi, Armand A. <aag1@gateway.net>
Vestal, NY USA - Monday, November 29, 1999 at 12:18:22 (CST)
Served on USS Jack SSN 605 from May 1971 to Nov. 1974
Patrick Kerrigan <kerrigan.patrick@chicago-west.va.gov>
Chicago, Il USA - Friday, November 26, 1999 at 20:43:30 (CST)
today is thanksgiving. let us all remember our good times we had
aboard wainwright,and those holidays away from home serving our great
country. let us also remember our buddies and those we never met, that
have passed on or paid the utlimate sacrifice for our freedom. they will
never be forgotten. on a side note, please join and help recruit members
to the american legion, vfw, vietnam vets, etc...we must pass the torch
along to the the younger vets to keep our beliefs alive.
bobby nix <drkhrbliz@aol.com>
beaumont, tx USA - Thursday, November 25, 1999 at 14:47:36 (CST)
Hello all'
had the pleasure to serve in company of Wainwright in the med during
december 1943. I was aboard HMS Calpe during this time. I would like to
hear from crew of Wainwright or Calpe from this or any other period.
Thanks, George.
george baxter <georgebaxter23@hotmail.com>
torquay, england - Sunday, November 21, 1999 at 10:24:13 (CST)
November 18,1999, the summer, now fall, newsletter was mailed about
two (2) weeks ago. By Bulk Mail process. Some have received the Newsletter
and some have not, all I can say is to wait for the Post Office to do
their thing. We sent out approx. 700 newsletters this mailing. You do the
math, thats why we ask for dues. If you want to continue the newsletter
send in your dues to Dave Dobson. In this newsletter there is alot of
information about the 2000 Reunion, the Holidays are a great time to make
plans to go to Charleston in July. We are looking for 2000 as the best
Reunion yet. Fair winds and following seas.
Dick Becker <seavideo@aol.com>
Huntersville, NC USA - Thursday, November 18, 1999 at 19:42:33 (CST)
Came upon your site while browsing the name Wainwright. I've been
reading the messages and got quite emotional, sounds like only the elite
were picked to serve on Wainwright. I can't beleive that my surname is
known by so many people and held in such high esteem. God bless all of you
who served on her.
mike wainwright <nald@skynow.net>
wales gt britain, USA - Sunday, November 14, 1999 at 14:53:10 (CST)
I am a Plank Owner, I went through the training at Newport Rhode
Island before going aboard just like all of the Plank Owner's. When I
first went aboard I was asigned as a boatswain mate for about six months
than I was Lt Commander West's Yeoman for abount 1 year and than I was in
the Ship's Office as a Yeoman until I was discharged on June 1, 1968. I
was looking for a copy of the First Viet Nam cruise book. I was also
looking for information of Robert Peterson from Ventura California, Larry
Gene Frammartino from Pennsylvania, Douglas Tart from Dunn North Carolina.
I hope all of you had a great Veterans Day, even though most of us
probably had to work. (Smooth Sailing) from an old shipmate. 11/11/1999.
William R Russell <drussell3@slb.com>
Dewey, Ok USA - Thursday, November 11, 1999 at 20:56:29 (CST)
To All Wainwright Men on Veterans Day: Our gratitude and
appreciation for your service to our country. If we may add our voices to
Frank's (below), Thank you, and Welcome Home. The Bodman/Wainwright
family.
Anne Bodman <anneb@sturgis.com>
Sturgis, SD USA - Thursday, November 11, 1999 at 16:30:58 (CST)
To add to my earlier comments, I talk so much about my time in the
Navy until I moved my grandson to enlist without ever giving him a pitch
to do so, my sea stories must've been very, very good for him to do that.
Cornelius J. Joseph <cjjoseph@cell2000.net>
Los Banos, Ca USA - Thursday, November 11, 1999 at 01:07:30 (CST)
This is a great site and it show a lot of interest. Wainwright was
my third ship but I've had more association with my shipmates of this ship
then all the rest. Tomorrow is Veterans Day and I like everyone else
celebrate what G I's can and have done all in the name of freedom, a free
America. Happy Veterans Day to all of you and yours
Cornelius J. Joseph <cjjoseph@cell2000.net>
Los Banos, Ca. USA - Thursday, November 11, 1999 at 00:15:56 (CST)
Greetings to all Wainwright Vets and their families,
Tomorrow is Veteran's Day, a day of rememberance, of thanks, and
sorrow for all of us.
Remembering the people we've known and served with over the years,
whether we've stayed in touch with them or not. Many times, a picture or a
comment will bring a face to your mind and we'll remember the person and
their impact on us. We'll remember the good times more often than the bad,
but we will remember, the memories never go away, they are just filed
somewhere in our minds. And when some of us get together and start
talking, the memories come out of hiding, and for a while, all the people
we talk about are alive, living in our memories and thoughts.
When I look around me at my family, I give silent thanks that they
are well, and living in this country I served to protect, enjoying so much
that they really can't understand for now. I offer special thanks to all
the people I served with, for their wisdom and encouragement, and
criticism as well, for I needed it at times. And I give special thanks to
whatever gods have protected us, for allowing me to return and enjoy these
things we hold dear.
The sorrow that I feel is the sorrow of losing someone who was a
good friend. An integral part of you whether you knew them or not, because
we were all brothers and sisters in one large family. Losing one or many
hurts, and it never completely goes away. For many of us, a trip to
Washington and visiting the Vietnam Veterans Wall, the statue
commemorating the service of our nurses, and the Korean memorial bring
this home and make our memories all the more poignant.
In closing, let me wish all of you well, and when you meet one of
us, no matter from what conflict, shake each other's hand, and say "Welcome
Home".
Sincerely,
Frank J. Yost, President
Wainwright Veterans Association
Frank Yost <sunrider@acun.com>
USA - Wednesday, November 10, 1999 at 22:31:12 (CST)
I was wondering if any knew where I could get a shoulder
patch with USS Wainwright on it that could be put on our
cracker jacks, I'm not sure what they are called but if
anyone had any information where I could get one, that
would be great. Thanks
Allen Garner <acgarn@ruraltel.net>
WaKeeney, Ks USA - Monday, November 08, 1999 at 15:37:13 (CST)
Came on ship Jan 80 left ship May 82
Came on after A school flew to naples where I caught ship
next port Kalamata Greece, then Naples again, then Taormina
France, back to naples, then Toulon France, then Barcelona
Spain, then home.
Next cruise (the awsome one) North Atlantic
Amsterdam Sept 24-29 , then Stockholm Sweden Oct 10-12th,
then Helsinki Finland Oct 14-16th ,then last but not least
Portsmith England. we went to a concert and seen Scorpions and
Blackfoot, then home again.
Next cruise ,Med cruise
First Toulon France, then naples cruise a little and back
to Naples , then to the awesome Athens Greece, then Rapallo
Italy April 13-20th 1981, then Naples cruise again then naples
again, then Palma spain (one of the best), then
Rota Spain then home.
Did some othert small 30 day cruises also .
Any other BTs please contact thanks
Mike Lettau BT <lettaufam@aol.com>
USA - Sunday, October 24, 1999 at 23:26:38 (CDT)
I reported aboard in 1965 while the Wainwright was still at the
Bath shipyard. I was an SK-2 in the Supply Division and served as
Commissary Storekeeper until I got orders to the NATO base in Naples,
Italy in 1967 - just before the ship went on its first Viet Nam cruise. I
happened on the site while searching the web for some of my old shipmates.
I'm looking in particular for SK-2 Nick Giordano who was onboard during
the same period.
Thanks to all who contributed to the DLGCG28 website.
James Moss <jgmoss@bellatlantic.net>
Arlington, VA USA - Sunday, October 24, 1999 at 11:34:09 (CDT)
I am looking for a cruisebook from the 1984-1985 deployment. If
anyone has an extra, or one that they are willing to part with, I will
gladly pay whatever you think it is worth. I lost mine in one of many
moves....it's the only one missing from the 5 ships I was on. Still
looking for GMG3 Bob Shifflet and FC2 Paul Brown, and would love to hear
from any shipmates onboard from 1984-86. I was a PN2 at the time. Read my
decklog entry from earlier this year.
Bill Lindler <DVSIONBL@AOL.COM>
Nanticoke, PA USA - Sunday, October 10, 1999 at 23:16:12 (CDT)
Thanks for clairification Larry. I talked by phone a while back with
Greg Bledsoe. He lives in San Diego and said he would like to hear from
shipmates. He holds the record as Master Shipmate, having served more
years aboard Wainwright. Give him a call or letter. I do not think he is
on line yet.
BLEDSOE GREGORY W
PO BOX 880314
SAN DIEGO CA 92168-0314
phone 619-238-4100
DON RABY <efraby@att.net>
Knoxville, TN USA - Tuesday, September 21, 1999 at 15:57:04 (CDT)
Just for Clarification on the previous entry.
The Wainwright traveled into the Black Sea during the spring/summer
of 1975, on a visit to Constanta, Romania. We spent several days there and
it turned out to be a very interesting visit.
In 1971 we visited Ethiopia for a few days. Captain Vining brought
Emperor Haile Selassie on board and some of us got to meet/shake
hands/speak with him for a few minutes. That was shortly after the
infamous Z-grams, one of them allowing us to grow beards, of which the
Emperor was quite fond of.
Gregory Bledsoe was on that WestPac cruise also, then left the ship
for shore duty, and I believe came back aboard a few years later. Someone
mentioned him a few entries back.
Larry Keller, DS1, 1970-75
Larry Keller <l.keller@compaq.com>
South Brunswick, NJ USA - Monday, September 20, 1999 at 23:32:59
(CDT)
Ahoy Mates,
RMSM Jerry Housh 76/78. I was stationed aboard the old gal for only
a short period of time, but I still have dreams of walking back across her
decks. I was a messed up BOY back then, only 18 and fresh from San Diego "A"
school. I reported onboard in Naples, Italy on 14 April 1977. WHAT A
CRUISE! I was hooked. Any shipmates on the '77 Med cruise remember pulling
into Antalia, Turkey only to find "YANKEE GO HOME" banners and
OZO! First ship to enter the Black Sea in 20 or 30 years and almost being
rammed by the Russian ship. MOST IMPORTANTLY, DOES ANYONE REMEMBER "BO
AND TIC"?!? Where are they? I have always said that the most
peacefull and relaxing feeling that I have ever felt was laying on the
helo pad in the middle of the Med somewhere at midnight just looking up at
the millions of stars and realizing just how small we were. And at the
same time listening to a cassette I had recorded of "BO & Tic"
doing "Long Haired Country Boy"
Not long after that cruise was when "she" went into the
shipyards be cut in half ?(through the radioshack), and while most ladies
tried to lose a little around the "Mid-Section" they slapped an
extra 40 feet into "HERS"!
Another noteable event that cruise was the death of Elvis Presely.
The message came into the Shack as a "**FLASH**" message, which
meant that it had to be walked through to the Captain, Captain Berry I
believe, then he made the announcement over the ship's intercom. Does
anyone know what happened to RM1 Murphy, A first class Cook I believe
named Collie, The Postmaster named Jerry (I think) I am terribly
embarrased by the fact that my memory is not what it used to be and I
remember very few NAMES, But I do remember the faces of the men I served
with. If anyone remembers me or would just like to "talk" about
the 77 pleasure cruise, drop me a line. OH YEAH, I got into civi trouble
while onboard and that was the DEATH OF MY NAVAL CARREER! They would have
had to physically drag me of the old GAL if that had not happened. it was
the worst day of my life when I walked away from that ship knowing that my
dreams of being a carreer sailor were gone and dead. I still miss the
dream today and I am extremely sorry and outraged at the demise of the "President's
Show Boat" Remember 1976, Operation Sail. The President of the United
States sailed into the Harbor in the parade of tall ships celebrating the
Bicentennial. She is so full of history and in a world where everyone
seems to be losing their sense of heritage and pride in being an American
we need as many reminders of the cost of our freedom and what it took to
secure it.
I hope that I am able to, at least in a small way, help in
preserving the memory of the old gal and also help to ensure that her
ships bell does not ring one final time anytime soon.
Thanks for the Website guys, IT'S GREAT, and for giving me a place
to jot down some of my memories while I still have memories!!!
Does anyone remember Jeffrey "P-NUT" Carter, Postal
clerk/Boatsmans mate. He is still in Moncks Corner, SC. Married to my
Ex-wifes Aunt. Fresh Ex, divorced last week after 15 years married. Just
like on that deck 22 years ago and as the old song said, "Alone
Again, naturaly"
My mailing address is:
Jerry Housh
171 NE 2nd Street
Williston, Florida
32696
Phone:(352)528-0170
PS: the reason I was doing a search for the Wainwright was because I
have a belt buckle from 1977 as well as the 77 cruise photo with the track
chart of the 77 cruise, that I am going to part with on the EBAY auction
site. I hate to part with these things after so many years, however, my EX
destroyed me financially as well as emotionally, and I am about to lose my
car and home. If anyone is interested in these items, drop me a line and I
will forward the auction to you or you can just look for it at Ebay.com.
Jerry F. Housh <therpgmaster40@webtv.net>
Williston, Fl USA - Sunday, September 19, 1999 at 08:06:48 (CDT)
Ahoy Mates,
RMSM Jerry Housh 76/78. I was stationed aboard the old gal for only
a short period of time, but I still have dreams of walking back across her
decks. I was a messed up BOY back then, only 18 and fresh from San Diego "A"
school. I reported onboard in Naples, Italy on 14 April 1977. WHAT A
CRUISE! I was hooked. Any shipmates on the '77 Med cruise remember pulling
into Antalia, Turkey only to find "YANKEE GO HOME" banners and
OZO! First ship to enter the Black Sea in 20 or 30 years and almost being
rammed by the Russian ship. MOST IMPORTANTLY, DOES ANYONE REMEMBER "BO
AND TIC"?!? Where are they? I have always said that the most
peacefull and relaxing feeling that I have ever felt was laying on the
helo pad in the middle of the Med somewhere at midnight just looking up at
the millions of stars and realizing just how small we were. And at the
same time listening to a cassette I had recorded of "BO & Tic"
doing "Long Haired Country Boy"
Not long after that cruise was when "she" went into the
shipyards be cut in half ?(through the radioshack), and while most ladies
tried to lose a little around the "Mid-Section" they slapped an
extra 40 feet into "HERS"!
Another noteable event that cruise was the death of Elvis Presely.
The message came into the Shack as a "**FLASH**" message, which
meant that it had to be walked through to the Captain, Captain Berry I
believe, then he made the announcement over the ship's intercom. Does
anyone know what happened to RM1 Murphy, A first class Cook I believe
named Collie, The Postmaster named Jerry (I think) I am terribly
embarrased by the fact that my memory is not what it used to be and I
remember very few NAMES, But I do remember the faces of the men I served
with. If anyone remembers me or would just like to "talk" about
the 77 pleasure cruise, drop me a line. OH YEAH, I got into civi trouble
while onboard and that was the DEATH OF MY NAVAL CARREER! They would have
had to physically drag me of the old GAL if that had not happened. it was
the worst day of my life when I walked away from that ship knowing that my
dreams of being a carreer sailor were gone and dead. I still miss the
dream today and I am extremely sorry and outraged at the demise of the "President's
Show Boat" Remember 1976, Operation Sail. The President of the United
States sailed into the Harbor in the parade of tall ships celebrating the
Bicentennial. She is so full of history and in a world where everyone
seems to be losing their sense of heritage and pride in being an American
we need as many reminders of the cost of our freedom and what it took to
secure it.
I hope that I am able to, at least in a small way, help in
preserving the memory of the old gal and also help to ensure that her
ships bell does not ring one final time anytime soon.
Thanks for the Website guys, IT'S GREAT, and for giving me a place
to jot down some of my memories while I still have memories!!!
Does anyone remember Jeffrey "P-NUT" Carter, Postal
clerk/Boatsmans mate. He is still in Moncks Corner, SC. Married to my
Ex-wifes Aunt. Fresh Ex, divorced last week after 15 years married. Just
like on that deck 22 years ago and as the old song said, "Alone
Again, naturaly"
My mailing address is:
Jerry Housh
171 NE 2nd Street
Williston, Florida
32696
Phone:(352)528-0170
PS: the reason I was doing a search for the Wainwright was because I
have a belt buckle from 1977 as well as the 77 cruise photo with the track
chart of the 77 cruise, that I am going to part with on the EBAY auction
site. I hate to part with these things after so many years, however, my EX
destroyed me financially as well as emotionally, and I am about to lose my
car and home. If anyone is interested in these items, drop me a line and I
will forward the auction to you or you can just look for it at Ebay.com.
Jerry F. Housh <therpgmaster40@webtv.net>
Williston, Fl USA - Sunday, September 19, 1999 at 08:04:57 (CDT)
In response to ROBIN ADAMS request for info about the 2 F-4's, here
is what I can remember.
I was a newly arrived OS (onboard for only 2 weeks) and was
stationed as a loader on the port side CWIS. From what I
was told by CIC watchstanders later, 2 F-4s approached us.
As soon as they went feet wet, we locked up on them with
Fire Control. They both turned back. Then one turned and
came back. We fired one SM-1, he dove, it missed. He
continued on. We fired a second SM-1, the rest is history.
Exact ranges, I can't remember, but it seems to me that
they were about 40 miles out when we locked up on them.
But I don't think we were that far off the coast. If
anyone can confirm or deny or append this recollection,
please do.
Marc Benton <marc@mbenton.com>
Reston, VA USA - Thursday, September 16, 1999 at 23:40:55 (CDT)
found john ridenour, os2, from wainwright 79?-82? -his address is
5501 bristol cr nw, canal fulton, oh 44614 and phone is 330-854-2006.
thanks
bobby nix <drkhrbliz@aol.com>
beaumont, tx USA - Thursday, September 16, 1999 at 19:51:18 (CDT)
Sorry I didn't give all of my e-mail information, if anyone
wants to contact me. Any shipmates remember when we went out
to sea during Hurricane David, man that was a ride. I think
there were only about 3 of us in the radioshack who weren't
sick. YOu could go up to the bridge and either see nothing
but a wall of water or nothing but sky. Rember when the
screws woould come out of the water and the ship would shake. That
was something. I really enjoy the site. Bobby
it was great hearing from you.
Allen Garner <acgarn@ruraltel.com>
WaKeeney, Ks USA - Wednesday, September 15, 1999 at 23:40:28 (CDT)
alan, contact me...your website wasn't listed...i was a rmsn onboard
b4 transferring to uss constellation. remember carl mitchum, williams, ol'
murphy, and that master chief rear end montminy. remember the 12 guys in
panama we almost left, good times at the isle of palms, and tricing henry
williams up in his rack. and grierson that os from moss point, ms who
could sure make the living compartment smell right. what great times we
had. hope all you guy's belong to the vfw or american legion. need members
to keep these organizations from dying. my mailing address is: 775
smelker, beaumont, tx 77707
bobby nix <drkhrbliz@aol.com>
beaumont, tx USA - Wednesday, September 15, 1999 at 21:15:48 (CDT)
i served onboard wainwright from may 79 thru nov 80. nicarauguan
run, hurrican david ride, and med cruise of 79-80. alan garner, i remember
you and the 007 club in barcelona...hehehe....looking for john ridenour
os3 from ohio too.....
bobby nix <drkhrbliz@aol.com>
beaumont, tx USA - Wednesday, September 15, 1999 at 21:09:55 (CDT)
Just a few lines to let all know that "FLOYD" turned away
and spared Fla, here on the west coast, some wind and rain, not too bad at
all. I guess the worst part was along the east coast, hope all in the
Daytona & Jax area made it thru all right. For those of us in the SC
and NC area, take care, keep in touch and let us know if any help is
needed. Best wishes to all.
Frank Yost, Pres. WVA
Frank Yost <sunrider@acun.com>
USA - Wednesday, September 15, 1999 at 11:59:36 (CDT)
Ahoy, All shipmates, the Summer Newsletter is just about ready to be
mailed, better late than never - I have been very pleased have the
infomation I have recieved for this issue of the newsletter. So much so
that I had to condense alot of information, however I hope I picked the
IMPORTANT topics. (Editor priviledge)
Thanks to Frank Yost, "Cookie" Cookenham, Don Raby, Gene
Williams and the all the rest of the shipmates that contributed to the
information enclosed in the Summer Issue of the Wainwright Newsletter.
Please check the information on the Y2K (2000) Reunion. Please post this
information in all VFW Post around the USA, we are still looking for lost
shipmates. Anyone in AZ I'am personally looking for David Goode TM2
(somewhwere around Tempe, AZ) He dated my sister.
Dick Becker (Newsletter Editor) <seavideo@aol.com>
Huntersville, NC USA - Tuesday, September 14, 1999 at 23:25:12 (CDT)
HOWDY ALL . . .
ABOUT 6 WEEKS AGO MY BROTHER OWEN [STCM(SS)] CARLSON CAME THROUGH ON
A VISIT. HE PRESENTED ME WITH A PEWTER
RATING BADGE, FOR MY RATING. WHEN I SEE MY RATING BADGE I SEE A LOT
OF FT ASSIGNMENTS, AND MY BADGE OF DUTY.
THIS IS PACKAGED IN A SMALL/JUST RIGHT BAGGIE, ON A WHITE CARD, WITH
BLUE LETTERING. IT SAYS "VANGUARD NOVELTY
PIN", BUT I CAN NOT FIND THIS COMPANY IN MY NET SEARCHES. I
THINK THE SHIPMATES MAY LIKE TO HAVE THESE BADGES;
WHERE IS THIS COMPANY ?
JC
J C CARLSON <tracker@freenet.macatawa.org>
HOLLAND, MI USA - Saturday, September 04, 1999 at 19:53:09 (CDT)
Serving on Board the Wainwright was the best!! i can still remember
when MM3 Davenport, BT3 Palffy, SMSN Tallman and myself got busted by our
Chief for playing music in the Forward Shaft alley (not Radio music) we
had Electonic Drums,Electric Guitars and bass guitars and an amp and mic
for vocals and it was i think about 11pm while we were underway. Yeah we
were a wild bunch! had a warehouse off base and we would play there every
night. was in a local magazine and even played two bars while we were in
Virginia during our Overhaul.. Man those were the days..
Hank Barroso <hbarroso@peganet.com>
Cape Coral, FL USA - Tuesday, August 31, 1999 at 20:57:58 (CDT)
Any FC's that were onboard 18 Apr 88, please contact me.
I have a couple of questions about the number and distance
of Iranian F-4's.
If any of you have the answers to my question, PLEASE
contact me.
Thank you.
Robin
ROBIN ADAMS (HT1 RET) <robjoy@clnet.net>
Doniphan, Mo USA - Monday, August 30, 1999 at 21:29:28 (CDT)
Can anyone remember where you were, or what you were doing at
0700 April 18, 1988? If you were onboard WWT, you can.
This is when we heard the words "THIS IS NOT A DRILL. THIS IS
NOT A DRILL. GENERAL QUARTERS! GENERAL QUARTERS! ALL HANDS
MAN YOUR BATTLE STATIONS!!!"
This was for the retaliatory strike on the Sirri,GOSP.( GAS
OIL SEPARATION PLANT ), for the mine damage to the USS Samuel
B. Roberts in the "ARABIAN GULF".
I will not go into the details, but I remember most of them.
Even though I was scared most of the day. I just knew I would
not get back home. But God was pushing all the right buttons
for the guys in CIC.
But the HOMECOMING almost made you forget that day. I said
ALMOST.
Robin Adams <robjoy@clnet.net>
Doniphan, Mo USA - Tuesday, August 24, 1999 at 20:56:00 (CDT)
I served from Apr 79 to Aug 80. I had a great time, I
wouldn,t have traded the experience for the world. I served
in OC Division. I was in the radio shack. I was frocked
as an RM2, but was discharged before I got the pay for it.
I have been trying to locate William Henry, if anyone knows
where he is I would appreciate hearing from you.
Allen Garner
WaKeeney, Ks USA - Tuesday, August 24, 1999 at 14:03:30 (CDT)
HOWDY . . .
FOR MY SERVICE IN THE VIETNAM WAR I HAVE RECEIVED LITTLE ENOUGH
RECOGNITION. I HAVE BEEN LONG TIME STEAMED THAT WHEN THE SEA SERVICE
DEPLOYMENT RIBBON WAS ESTABLISHED THE AWARD DID NOT REACH BACK
RETROACTIVE TO INCLUDE THIS AWARD FOR ALL SAILORS SERVICE
COMMITMENTS TO
DUTY IN THE FLEET. I AM OF THE OPINION THAT THE VIETNAM VETERANS
WHERE
GIVEN SHORT SHRIFT, AGAIN, BY THIS FAILURE TO RECOGNIZE OUR SERVICE.
WHAT CAN BE DONE TO CORRECT THIS, I WANT TO WEAR THAT WHICH I AND
ALL
OTHERS SERVED FOR. I WANT YOUR OPINIONS AND PROMOTION OF THIS
QUESTION,
TO THE CONCLUSION THAT THE NAM VETS GET INCLUDED IN THIS.
JC
JC CARLSON <tracker@freenet.macatawa.org>
HOLLAND, MI USA - Monday, August 23, 1999 at 09:53:52 (CDT)
Wow. It's amazing how much I remember about that ship, even though I
tried my damndest to forget about it! I served aboard Wainwright Dec. 78
to Jan. 81, most of it in X Division. I ran TORO-TV, did a daily newspaper
underway and wrote the familygram. I remember:
- Pulling out of the Charleston shipyards in Spring 79 and running
aground near Ft. Sumter.
- Capt. McCoy staggering down the middle of the main street on
liberty in Ft. Lauderdale.
- Getting diverted on our way to GTMO in 79 for ops off the coast of
Nicaragua during the revolution. We patrolled unsupported for a month,
then had to go to GTMO when we were finished. To top it off, we returned
to Charleston, then left two days later to ride out Hurricane David.
-Med Cruise '79-80 with Forrestal. We sailed shorthanded and X Div
had to help the OSs man the radars. Three extended port visits to Naples,
getting asked to leave Kalamata, Greece by the local government, Black Sea
ops, the rumor mill that had us getting extended and going to the Persian
Gulf for the hostage crisis, and great liberty in Villefranche, Barcelona
and Sicily.
-The North Atlantic/Baltic Ocean deployment in '80, with port visits
to Amsterdam (in the pre-urinalysis days!), Helsinki (where a bunch of us
got tanked on vodka and tried to take a train to Russia), Stockholm and
Portsmouth (singing "Battle of New Orleans" in pub just outside
the Navy base).
Most of all I remember some great people ... Wesley Fereday, Mike
Lillard, Al Tiedt, Mike Smith, QM1 Bledsoe. I remember some wierd people
... Bill Karpenko, a QM I only recall as "Digger," and PNCS
Greenwood, who reviewed the crew's movies solely on their T&A value. I
also remember som not so very good people ... but besides George Hargrove,
most of their names escape me.
Looking back, being on the Wainwright was one of the better times I
ever hated.
Dean R. Kaupe <dean_kaupe@hotmail.com>
Oshkosh, WI USA - Friday, August 20, 1999 at 12:12:16 (CDT)
After 10 years and the means, I thought it be nostalgic to surf for
any info on the Old Lady! Good to see this page and efforts to save her
name. I'm even more excited to hear the next reunion to be held here in
Charleston! The photos are great, especially of the WWT outside the Suez
Canal. The night before we entered was heads and above THE WORST seas I
was ever in! The pics do the event justice. Look forward to the Renunion.
Stephen March <spmarch@webtv.net>
Charleston, SC USA - Friday, August 20, 1999 at 07:35:08 (CDT)
FOUND: USS WAINWRIGHT CIGARETTE LIGHTER.
To claim send specific description, date, location lost
to me. If you can ID it is yours. IF NOT CLAIMED by
JULY 5, 2000 it will auctioned at Reunion with proceeds
to Wainwright Veterans Association Treasury.
Don Raby <efraby@att.net>
USA - Tuesday, August 03, 1999 at 18:43:27 (CDT)
Greetings all,
Did'nt spend a great ammount of time on the Waiwright,nor the
Navy,as I was a very mixed up
individual(with the emphasis on individual).
Not one thing in my life is a greater embarassment to me than the
disgrace I brought upon myself when I went UA.I let my shipmates down,and
for that I can never apologize enough.I was young,ignorant,and extremely
naive. I tell you what;I'd give anything to set it all right.I truly
would. I cant make it right,but at least I can own up to it.
Steve <web278@charweb.org>
Charlotte, NC USA - Wednesday, July 28, 1999 at 19:00:54 (CDT)
looking for decklog uss vincennes cl64 it was listed
under cruiser decklog also information on reunion
thanks
jim joyce
james joyce <jajoyce@berkshire.net>
USA - Wednesday, July 28, 1999 at 10:12:30 (CDT)
Great site! Brings back memories. Why the securrity on the roster
page? As a shipmate, I'd like to take a look, but don't want to give my
password information.....
John McCombs <aussie1@fgi.net>
Petersburg, IL USA - Sunday, July 25, 1999 at 22:58:17 (CDT)
Looking for Sandy Sandsaver
Don Plymale
bakersfield, CA USA - Saturday, July 24, 1999 at 18:30:49 (CDT)
THE ASSOCIATION NEEDS A SHIPMATE TO STEP FORWARD WHO HAS SKILLS IN
GRAPHIC ARTS.
THE PROJECT WILL INVOLVE WORKING UP CHARTS & MAPS FOR THE
HISTORY PAGES WHICH SUPPLIMENT
THE HISTORY ARTICLES.
TX,
JC
JC CARLSON <tracker@freenet.macatawa.org>
HOLLAND, MI USA - Friday, July 23, 1999 at 08:54:56 (CDT)
Our connection to the Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club Webring has been
activated.
Ken
Ken Zalewski <dlgcg28@visi.com>
Blaine, MN USA - Monday, July 12, 1999 at 17:21:10 (CDT)
I have submitted the request for addition to this webring, all
graphics are in place awaiting final review.
Ken Zalewski
Webmaster
USS Wainwright Veterans Association
Ken Zalewski <dlgcg28@visi.com>
Blaine, MN USA - Monday, July 12, 1999 at 11:57:40 (CDT)
Great Web site you have here. I would like to see this informative
Web site honoring your ship entered into the Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club Web
Ring at www.tgyc.cjb.net . I will be glad to help you enter this Web site
into the Web Ring if you need assistance. Email me at jrasbach@telebot.com
I hope with the Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club Web Ring we can encourage
others to read about the sacrifices so many made during that period of
recent history.
Thank you for visiting and posting on the discussion forum at the
Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club Web Ring Web Site (www.tgyc.cjb.net) . I invite
others to join us in the discussion forum on the Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club
Web Ring Web site at www.tgyc.cjb.net .
Jim Rossbach <jrasbach@telebot.com>
Port Angeles, WA USA - Saturday, July 10, 1999 at 12:35:38 (CDT)
Greetings to all Wainwright Vets:
I'm sending this to update you on two changes that have taken place
in the association officers.
Ed Osborne and I have shifted duties and resposibilties as president
and 3rd VP; this was done at Ed's request as he has suffered the fate of
many of us,downsizing. He is still interested and involved in the
organization, but also deeply involved in getting re-established in a
professional situation.
The second item cocerns the second VP position. As most of us know,
Stan Smith has been a dedicated member of our organization, both as 2nd VP
and also as the keeper of our ship's store. Stan is the same type of
re-organizing as Ed,consequently, he feels he cannot devote the time
necessary and asked that we find a replacement for him. At the meeting in
Cincinatti, we asked Chris Little if he would fill in for Stan, and he
accepted.
To both Ed and Stan, my deepest thanks for the efforts both of you
have put into this organization, my best wishes for your success and we'll
do our best to keep things running smoothly.
Sincerely,
Frank Yost, President, Wainwright Veteran's Association
Frank Yost <sunrider@acun.com>
USA - Saturday, July 10, 1999 at 09:05:19 (CDT)
Top-of-the-morning to all Wainwrighters,
This is a plea for help, one of the items thatwas discussed at the
meeting in Cincinatti was the whereabouts of Warren Wright's collection of
NIKKI art. We have contacted the VFW Post in SC and his widow, so far we
have been unable to find his collection. If any of you out there have
copies of Warren's cartoons, please let me know so I can contact you about
the possibility of having them copied and put up here on the web-site. Any
help would be appreciated, thank you.
Frank Yost...
Frank Yost <sunrider@acun.com>
USA - Saturday, July 10, 1999 at 08:40:40 (CDT)
"The character of our country is changing. As the character of
the
country changes, so must the character of our military."
-Richard Danzig, Secretary of the Navy
JUST WHAT IS THIS GUY TALKING ABOUT ?
I DOESN'T SOUND GOOD TO ME . . . JC
JC CARLSON <tracker@freenet.macatawa.org>
HOLLAND, MI USA - Monday, June 28, 1999 at 13:55:24 (CDT)
Greetings to all Wainwright vets; those of us that are older and
those not-quite-so-old. Recently returned from an exec committee meeting
in Cincinatti, one of the main topics was the reunion for 2000 in
Charleston. With the help of our shipmates locally we should be in for
another good one. It was a treat meeting with some of the members that
came from later on in the life of the Wainwright, and finding that they
had the same desire to keep in touch as we did. Once the initial
awkwardness was taken care of, the meeting progressed rapidly, covering a
lot of items that you will read about in upcoming newsletters and entries
in the ship's log.
Thanks to Bob McCray for being an excellent guide, he showed us
around for food and entertainment and managed not to get lost too badly in
the maze of streets up there. Also thanks to those who showed up; JC
Carlson, Chris Little, Don Raby, Dave Dobson, Dave Morris, and Gene
Williams. Along with this goes a special thank you to the ladies for
patiently listening to the stories and waiting for us while we held our
meeting; Ma McCray, Judy Dobson, Colleen Morris, Donna Little and Lougenia
Williams. Ladies, it was a pleasure having you at the meeting for the
weekend, we really enjoyed your company. I'll say goodby for now and hope
to see you next year....Frank
Frank J Yost <sunrider@acun.com>
Bradenton, Fla USA - Thursday, June 24, 1999 at 14:36:27 (CDT)
ATTN: All Wainwright Vets
SUBJECT: Survey
At the EXEC meeting in Erlanger, JC and I discussed reasons why a
vet decides to seek out information about their previous posts, ships,
units. In an attempt to further nail down the "whys?" behind
this, I'd like everyone to take a couple of minutes to look over the
following questions and then send an e-mail to me with your answers.
The questions are: 1)How long have you been out and/or completed service aboard the Wainwright? 2)How long (after discharge/completion of service) was it before you had an interest in joining in Veterans activities such as this association? 3)What other Veteran's group do you belong to (if any)? 4)Why did you wish to be a part of these groups? 5)What was your final rate/rank upon leaving Wainwright? 6)What was your BEST experience while aboard the Wainwright? 7)What was you WORST?
I will end up using this information in the abstract (without using names, etc) to see if I can peg down common points between us. Also, if anyone has any information relating to the custom of throwing a white hat as the ship went beneath the Cooper River bridge - I'd appreciate that as well.
Thanks for your time. Chris Little, OS2, 1990-93
Chris_Little@jahoopa.com
USA - Tuesday, June 22, 1999 at 15:15:13 (CDT)
Hello everyone..... I served from 1976 - 1980 would like to hear
from my old time shipmates..
Joe Faietta AKA SK2 <jfaietta@dingley.com>
Portland, Me USA - Friday, June 18, 1999 at 08:11:13 (CDT)
Served aboard the "Lonely Bull" between 84-88.
I was a DS3, promoted to (and departed as) a DS2 in the NTDS shop
(OE02).
Nice to finally find a website on the old girl. However, it looks
like I need to digitize some of my Persian Gulf/Operation Praying Mantis
pics and send them in.
Wouldn't mind hearing from my old shipmates from those days.
Of course, 10 years away from the boat does make it somewhat
nostalgic. Nothing like the way we felt while actually serving on her
during those days.
Eric Driskell
<wdriskel@gte.net>
Colorado Springs, Co USA - Wednesday, June 16, 1999 at 10:29:47
(CDT)
Subject: Executive Committtee Meeting
Date: Monday, June 14, 1999 11:52 AM
Hello to all,
I arrived home safely Sunday Afternoon after a great weekend. I was
very pleased to see all those faces
who I had heard about and from for the last 10 years.
It was a most pleasant and memorable time. I appreciate seeing all
the photos and memorabilia from Wainwright. Thanks to all for making a
warm welcome to a great family of Wainwrighters.
Thanks to the ladies, Mama McCray, Judy Dobson, Colleen Morris,
Lougenia Williams, and Donna Little for your support, encouragement and
patience during our FIVE hour meeting. We had great fun eating out and at
the Aquarium!!
Thanks to Bob McCray for hosting and the extended tours of three
states.
I think we accomplished a lot of planning and plenty of work for
next year as we prepare for reunion, and
work to get museum in Charleston at the Naval Base.
Looking forward to seeing everyone in July 2000!!! Don Raby
Don Raby <efraby@att.net>
knoxville , TN USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 12:40:02 (CDT)
HOWDY ALL . . .
I ARRIVED OK AT HOME LATE YESTERDAY AFTERNOON. I WAS SORT OF NUMB
FROM THE BUSY
WEEKEND, SO I AM MOVING SLOWLY TODAY WORKING ONLY ON THE MOST
IMPORTANT.
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING WENT VERY WELL, I THINK. I WANT TO
THANK ALL OF
THE SHIPMATES AND FAIR LADIES FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO THIS DUTY
WEEKEND.
THE MEETING LASTED ABOUT 4 HOURS WITH MANY SUBJECTS DISCUSSED. IT
SEEMS AS THOUGH
THIS 3 YEAR SPAN BETWEEN REUNIONS WAS A DISRUPTION IN OUR PLANNING
AND OPERATING
STRIDE. AT THE NEXT REUNION I FEEL THE BY LAWS SHOULD BE CHANGED TO
LOCK IN THE 2
YEAR CYCLE.
WE HAD FIRST TIMERS TO THIS MEETING BEING DON RABY AND CHRIS LITTLE.
WE WERE
PLEASED TO HEAR THEIR SEA STORIES AND HISTORY. THESE FINE MEN ARE
COMMITTING TO
HELPING THE ASSOCIATION CONTINUE ON COURSE. THANKS MATES. I WAS
MIGHTILY SURPRISED
TO FIND THAT CHRIS WAS BORN SIX MONTHS AFTER NANCY AND I RETURNED
HOME FROM OUR
NAVY DAYS. AM I GETTING THAT OLD ?
AGAIN, THANKS FOR STANDING THE HELM WATCHES THAT YOU DO. STEADY ON
COURSE.
LTA,
JC
JC CARLSON <tracker@freenet.macatawa.org>
HOLLAND, MI USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 10:02:37 (CDT)
served aboard wainwright from july 1982 to august 1986.
it's funny how one can't wait to get off the ship and
out of the navy but then check out a web site many years
later and grow nostalgic.
Chris Coogan <chris.coogan@boeing.com>
slidell, la USA - Monday, June 14, 1999 at 19:22:12 (CDT)
Good Day to you all! I served aboard the Wainwright from 1990 to
1993, leaving just as we returned from Med 1-93. On April 7th, I threw my
hat overboard at the Cooper River Bridge - as was the tradition since I
was leaving the Wainwright (and the Navy). Does anyone out there remember
where this tradition started? If so, drop me a line. Or if
anyone remembers me and wants to drop me a line, then feel free to
do so.
Chris
Chris Little, formerly OS2 <Chris_Little@jahoopa.com>
USA - Monday, June 14, 1999 at 14:04:16 (CDT)
just found site by playing on web. served on grand old girl as ships
postal clerk 79 to 81. sorry to hear of her demise. to bad we cant treat
politicians the same way they treat the greatest navy ships in the world.
met wife while stationed on board in chas.sc through best friend yn
michael lillard. he set me up on blind date while in home port. mike if
you see this contact me buddy.
jerry smith pc3 <mcpirate@speed1.net>
st.marys , wv USA - Wednesday, June 02, 1999 at 21:49:26 (CDT)
just found site by playing on web. served on grand old girl as ships
postal clerk 79 to 81. sorry to hear of her demise. to bad we cant treat
politicians the same way they treat the greatest navy ships in the world.
met wife while stationed on board in chas.sc through best friend yn
michael lillard. he set me up on blind date while in home port. mike if
you see this contact me buddy.
jerry smith pc3 <mcpirate@speed1.net>
st.marys , wv USA - Wednesday, June 02, 1999 at 21:45:21 (CDT)
Greetings to all, I joined Wainwright in Aug 65 and served on her
until Jan 70. I had the pleasure of serving and playing/partying with a
lot of super persons. This website is bringing back a lot of good
memories, better than my cruise books, because I'm finding out that the
crews after my time frame were just as good as mine were. Special
greetings to the members of the Wainwright family, it's been a pleasure to
meet you after all these years.
Frank Yost <sunrider@acun.com>
Bradenton, Fla USA - Sunday, May 30, 1999 at 13:47:13 (CDT)
Now hear this--all hands: I have just visited this wonderful website, and
it is the closest I have been to the ship since I helped commission her in
Boston. You sound like a good bunch. GO CHARLESTON !
Sorrel Wainwright Bodman <anneb@sturgis.com>
Northfield, MN USA - Thursday, May 27, 1999 at 21:41:40 (CDT)
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING DATE IS CLOSING RAPIDLY. PLEASE MY
EARLIER TX
FOR MORE INFO. IF YOU CAN MAKE IT WE WILL BE DOING SOME SHOW AND
TELL. WE'D LIKE
TO HAVE YOU STOP IN.
JC
JC CARLSON <tracker@freenet.macatawa.org>
HOLLAND, MI USA - Thursday, May 27, 1999 at 07:39:44 (CDT)
Jeff, can you name the OSL and the DCA in the picture?
If not, give me a call. I don't remember if you were on the
AT-SEA-FIRE PARTY or not. Were you?
Robin Adams <robjoy@clnet.net>
Doniphan, Mo USA - Wednesday, May 26, 1999 at 22:42:32 (CDT)
QM3 67-69 Wouldn't have missed it for anything
Bill Maltby <jems47@aol.com>
Bridgewater, MA USA - Wednesday, May 26, 1999 at 18:53:17 (CDT)
Stumbled onto picture of helo crash on Med 1-90 submitted by
Jeff Lupino. I have two questions about this picture for Jeff.
This picture shows Lt. Jeff Rydel as the DCA, but according to the
cruisebook, Lt. McManus is the DCA. When did Rydel check onboard?
Plus, can you tell me who the OSL is? I know, but do you?
Robin D. Adams (HT1 RETIRED)
Robin Adams <robjoy@clnet.net>
Doniphan, MMo USA - Sunday, May 23, 1999 at 20:56:43 (CDT)
Hey guys. If you're reading this deck log and are inspired
to leave a note, and you haven't done it before, Please leave more
info about yourself and/or shipmates you are saying you'd like to find and
if they are Wainwright
shipmates.
Gene Williams - VP Membership - WVA
Gene Williams QM3 2nd cruise <swilli1945@aol.com>
Cordova, TN 38018 - Friday, May 21, 1999 at 15:07:02 (CDT)
Just found this site. I really love it, since I wss stationed
on Wainwright for five years in R Div. I am a retired HT1.
Wish I would have found it sooner.
You guys have done a great job on this site. It brings back a lot
of memories, good and the bad. But overall, the good.
Thanx for coming up with it, and keep up the good work.
HT1 (RETIRED) ROBIN D. ADAMS
Robin D. Adams <robjoy@clnet.net>
Doniphan, Mo USA - Thursday, May 13, 1999 at 20:33:02 (CDT)
Hi guys:
Listen up: Dick Becker is going to get the summer newsletter
out right away. I am your VP of membership and I need your help.
Please check your address and spelling of your name. Also I could
use info like your division/rate/rank/dates of service/E-MAIL
ADDRESS/
lady (optional)and one or two lines of comment. Send by E-mail or
snail-mail.
Tnx, Gene QM2 2nd Vietnam cruise.
Gene Williams <swilli1945@aol.com>
Cordova, TN USA - Monday, May 10, 1999 at 21:48:38 (CDT)
How many times did Wainwright circumnavigate the globe? ONE
1970-1971 How many time did DLG 28 pass through Panama Canal? 5- 66,
67,68,69,70. CG 28 through Suez Canal?? Cross Arctic Circle? Equator?
How many Seas did she sail? How many Gulfs did she navigate? What
Operations were you part of during your
tour? Were you there when SHE was in NY harbor for "OP SAIL"
for Bicentennial? Help up document all the "OPS" you were part
of, send in your personal log notes, letters,commendations in your
personell file.....
etc as we collect these items for the Wainwright History Project....
To me efraby@att.net or to JC Carlson.
Don Raby <efraby@att.net>
Knoxville , TN USA - Monday, May 10, 1999 at 09:09:07 (CDT)
FOR THE HISTORY PROJECT; FOR ANY ONE WHO WORKED ON THE CRUISE BOOKS
. . .
DO ANY OF YOU HAVE COPIES OF THE PHOTOS WHICH APPEARED IN THE CRUISE
BOOKS ?
JC CARLSON <tracker@freenet.macatawa.org>
HOLLAND, MI USA - Sunday, May 02, 1999 at 12:59:03 (CDT)
Greetings all! I served onboard CG28 from 1979-1982, serving as the
Senior Track Sup in CIC the final year. Made 2 Med Cruises, 1 North
Atlantic, Libya Encounter, Nicaragua Revolution, Sail boat Rescue in the
Atlantic and a member of the infamous Panama 12 (or was it 15?). My kids
now enjoy the old Cracker Jack uniform that was brought back while I was
enlisted.
David Gilbert OS2
David Gilbert <digilb@bellsouth.net>
Buford, GA USA - Sunday, May 02, 1999 at 09:30:02 (CDT)
DON RABY AND I ARE WORKING TO ASSEMBLE A BIBLIOGRAPHY FOR THE USS
WAINWRIGHT.
WE NEED COPIES OF SUCH BOOKS, RECORDS, NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINE
ARTICLES AS YOU
MAY HAVE. YOU SERVED ON THE MOST DECORATED SURFACE SHIP IN THE
ATLANTIC FLEET
[1993]. WE ALL NEED ALL MANNER OF HISTORY ITEMS AS YOU MAY HAVE. THE
HISTORY
OF THE SHIP WILL BE WRITTEN. SUBMIT NOW . . .
V/R, JC
JC CARLSON <tracker@freenet.macatawa.org>
HOLLAND, MI USA - Tuesday, April 13, 1999 at 16:53:59 (CDT)
Gentlemen: Congrats on a most impressive web site. I "serve"
as the chair of FOX (DLG-33/CG-33) Alumni Assoc. Will be building a FOX
website Spring 99; respecfully request to link to your site when up and
running. FOX currently sits at MARAD inactive fleet moorings, Suisun, CA
(east of San Francisco), in company with "sisters" STERETT,
HORNE, JOUETT, STANDLEY as well as DLG-16 brethren. I look forward to
chatting at any time with fellow CG alums. Rgds, Steve
Lapkin, Steven A. <salapkin@aol.com>
San Mateo, CA USA - Monday, April 12, 1999 at 12:22:34 (CDT)
Great web page. I joined the Wainwright association. Served aboard
from 75 - 78. IC 3, Glad to hear from any shipmates.
Gary Davis <GDavis3636@aol.com>
louisville, Ky USA - Sunday, March 28, 1999 at 21:23:11 (CST)
THE ASSOCIATION WILL BE HOLDING AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING ON
THE WEEKEND OF
JUNE 11, 1999. THIS WILL BE IN METRO CINCINNATI. AT THE DIRECTION OF
PRESIDENT ED OSBORNE
THIS WEEKEND WILL BE OPEN TO ALL WAINWRIGHTERS WHO MAY WISH TO
ATTEND. WHILE THIS IS A MEETING
EVENT THERE WILL BE MORE THAN AMPLE TIME FOR FELLOWSHIP; WE DO HAVE
FUN. YOU ARE ALL INVITED.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE THE PARTICULARS ON THIS LET ME KNOW AND I WILL GET
THE INFO SHEETS TO YOU.
SEE YOU THERE ?
JC
JC CARLSON <tracker@freenet.macatawa.org>
HOLLAND, MI USA - Sunday, March 28, 1999 at 15:51:49 (CST)
Wainwright Shipmates!!!
I do not want to be a pest but I am taking this liberty to write to
all
names who signed
decklog on web site.. Ken Z has done an outstanding service in
providing this great
tool for us to connect. The crews of Wainwright stretch from 1965
-1993
and we have a great
group. The current projects in which we need all hands effort is the
petitioning by mail the
Sec Nav and your state Senators and Representatives asking for a new
ship named Wainwright.
This will help preserve the memories and history of the World Class
Cruiser we all loved.
If you have not written yet check the sample letters and write a
short
note to express your support
for this project... DO THIS NOW...
Secondly we need to contact all shipmates who have settled in the
LOW
Country area around
Charleston to establish a chapter of Wainwright Veterans there for
the
purpose of establishing a
museum in Charleston or North Charleston.. If you know anyone who
was
on Wainwright from this
area send their address to me for contact. Email, and Home address
with phone numbers are needed
to get this moving.... This is a national effort supporting the
local
development for our memorial..
As I read the deck log You have expressed a desire to help, now is
the
opportunity...
We have many shipmates who need to be contacted about these matters
who
are not on internet.
Your assistance is greatly Appreciated... Don Raby SOS Committee...
Don Raby <efraby@att.net>
USA - Saturday, March 27, 1999 at 07:49:48 (CST)
THE FLEET IS MANNED BY MEN WHO DO THE SEA DUTY. MANY OF THESE MEN
DID A LOT OF TIME IN THE FLEET.
WHAT IS A "FLEET SAILOR"; YEARS/CRUISES/DUTY ? WHAT DO YOU
THINK THIS IS ?
JC CARLSON <tracker@freenet.macatawa.org>
HOLLAND, MI USA - Friday, March 26, 1999 at 18:16:10 (CST)
FN Harmon/fuel team 1987 to 1990 served on board i think thats me in
the top right of the helo crash picture i remember jumping over the port
side boat davit motor when it looked like it was gonna take SM3 rileys
face off!
David B Harmon <Harmond@tchc.ped.emory.edu>
Conyers , GA USA - Wednesday, March 24, 1999 at 08:41:14 (CST)
Hey Tony Rodgers. I still have the Wainwright Zippo you gave me with
the carvings you cut into the case.
I haven't heard anything about Hayes.I did see Beverly at the Decom.
of the ship.The last time I heard about Crowder he was cutting hair in
Louisville,Ky. 72-75
David Morris <cgsedog28@aol.com>
Mt.Washington, KY USA - Thursday, March 18, 1999 at 15:29:32 (CST)
Here are more address to write for new ship named Wainwright. More
letters the better....
CNO
Admiral Jay L. Johnson, USN
Chief of Naval Operations, OPNAV
2000 Navy Pentagon
Washington, DC 20350-2000
N-86 - Director, Surface Warfare Division
Radm. Michael G. Mullen, USN
Director, Surface Warfare Division, N86 OPNAV
2000 Navy Pentagon
Washington, DC 20350-2000
I would also write:
Vadm. Conrad C. Lautenbacher, USN
Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for
Resources, Warfare Requirements and Assessments, N8 OPNAV
2000 Navy Pentagon
Washington, DC 20350-2000
Radm. William W. Cobb Jr., USN
Program Executive Officer
Theater Surface Combatants
2531 Jefferson Davis Highway NC-2 Room 10N16
Arlington, VA 22242-5165
Vadm Lautenbacher is a senior Surface Warfare officer and the N8
shop is
where all the resources come together. Radm Cobb is the Surface
Warfare
officer - in acquisition that relieved me - He builds the ships and
can
recommend to CNO/SECNAV names for consideration. The Naval historian
is the
one that does the research - the fact that there have been ships
named
Wainwright before makes it easier - the competition is to also feed
in the
more modern day heroes as well while keeping our heritage. I think
we have a
shot - the Wainwright Association will have to keep the letters
coming in.
Don Raby <efraby@att.net>
USA - Monday, March 15, 1999 at 17:08:11 (CST)
Just a brief note to encourage letter writing requesting a new ship
named WAINWRIGHT. By this we can preserve
the memory and tradition that made CG 28 the Best Ship of the entire
Fleet. I believe this more as I meet more of you.
It was head up above what I saw on other vessels..
WRITE SENATORS AND CONGRESSMEN FROM YOUR STATE. Request their
support and encouragement
of SEC NAV in naming a New WAINWRIGHT in DDG51 class...... Write SEC
NAV
The Honorable Richard Danzig
Secretary of the Navy
1000 Navy Pentagon
Washington, DC 20350-1000
Don Raby SOS Committee <efraby@att.net>
USA - Monday, March 01, 1999 at 11:29:05 (CST)
CG-28 rules! That's right...even though she's no longer haze gray
and underway, she's still the best all-around combatant our Navy will ever
know, in my not-so-humble opinion. I cross-decked to WWT in March of '88
from USS MacDonough (DDG-39), also from CHASN. I'm in contact with Mac
vets as well, and it's good to see her crew hasn't forgotten her either.
One of the many rates that I struck from Deck was Gunner's Mate
(Missiles), but they took me, and I put on GMM3 and ESWS before I left WWT
in July of '90. That's when I moved to the Weekend Warrior side of the
house. I'm still there, as a First Class Petty Officer, finishing
conversion to Intelligence Specialist (IS). Mentioning me and Intel in the
same sentence should cause chuckles to all that remember me. A little
background is necessary. I was the tall geek with the wild blond hair who
could give tours in every country that we hit on my own time, but couldn't
stay awake on-duty. I grew up on CG-28, and if only for my own selfish
reasons, it would be great to keep her around in one piece, with respect.
Fortunately, it's not just me that feels that way. We need to get behind
Don Raby and the others who are expending so much effort in this cause. I
look forward to seeing you guys next reunion (July 2000?), but more so, to
Saving Our Ship. -For Christ, kin, and country..."Seck"
Austin Seckinger <seckingerba@juno.com>
GA USA - Sunday, February 28, 1999 at 19:32:44 (CST)
Served onboard Wainwright as a PN2 from June 1984 to October 1985, I
made PN1 and went to USS Nicholas. PNC Jeff Pugh and PN3 Bobby Joe Hunter
were in the office also. I made a lot of great friends on that ship. If
anyone knows the whereabouts of FC2 Paul Brown, GMG3 Bob Shifflet, or any
of the TM's, GMG's or GMM's that served during that time, please let me
know. We need to get the word out about the reunion next year, and get as
many shipmates there as possible.
I was onboard Wainwright during the Med cruise of 1984-1985 when we
went to the Black Sea, to document the Incidents at Sea (the Russians
provoking and/or bumping into American ships). I was one of the lucky ones
who got to video tape the incidents. It was COLD in the Black Sea during
the winter. I think the Russian leader died during that time, and they
called the whole thing off.
I'm glad I accidentally ran across the Wainwright homepage. Last I
heard (when I was on USS Seattle in the yards in Phila) was that they had
scrapped her, and were going to dismantle her. I'm very glad she is still
afloat, and I think we should make an organized effort to get her to a
maritime museum somewhere.
Any shipmates from my era, feel free to contact me by phone or
e-mail. I would love to talk about old times. We worked hard on that ship,
and definitely partied hard. Remember the Number One Piano Bar in Naples?
Cold beer and loud rock & roll. What a place. Keep in touch guys!
Bill Lindler <DVSIONBL@AOL.COM>
Nanticoke, PA USA - Saturday, February 20, 1999 at 08:42:49 (CST)
Just read the SOS Wainwright message, dated 1/23/99. What's
the lastest status? Please enter my e-mail address to the
e-mail list.Hope to make the reunion. McNaught-Boston
Alexander R McNaught<AMCNAUG@banet.net>
Boston, MA USA - Monday, February 15, 1999 at 09:56:47 (CST)
Greetings to the veterans of the USS Wainwright. I am Anne Bodman,
granddaughter and great granddaughter of two of the Wainwrights the ship
was named for--thank you Don Raby for finding me! My grandmother Mrs.
Richard Wainwright, sponsored the ship in Bath, Maine in 1965, and my
mother, Frances Wainwright Bodman, was one of the Commissioners in Boston
in 1966. My brother Richard (named after quess who) and I were also there
and are very proud to be part of a Navy family. All of us would like to
assist in any way we can in saving the Wainwright. This web site has been
an enormous new interest for my mother, who is now in her 80's. From the
beginning she always wanted to be kept up to date on the activities of the
ship, and she corresponded with several of the first Captains. Now I'm
downloading pape after page and mailing it to her--covering her living
room with tales and pictures of the Wainwright. I hope we can save her.
Anne Bodman <anneb@sturgis.com>
Sturgis, SD USA - Sunday, February 14, 1999 at 14:14:10 (CST)
SOS Committee is seeking volunteers to serve on
this committee to assist in the effort to Keep the
Wainwright afloat and preserve Her as a Memorial
Museum. Send email to efraby@att.net if you can
devote some time to this committee.
Don Raby for Wainwright SOS
Don Raby SOS COMMITTEE <efraby@att.net>
Knoxville , TN USA - Thursday, February 11, 1999 at 07:02:25 (CST)
IT WAS 30 YEARS AGO TODAY; WE WERE OUT OF PEEPETE TAHITI, BOUND FOR
RODMAN NAVAL STATION IN THE CANAL ZONE. THIS WHILE RETURNING FROM THE 2ND
NAM CRUISE.
MAN THAT SEEMS A LONG STRETCH OF WATER.
JC
JC CARLSON <tracker@freenet.macatawa.org>
HOLLAND, MI USA - Wednesday, February 10, 1999 at 22:56:56 (CST)
****BATTLE TESTED BATTLE PROVEN****
Any Machinist Mates that worked in Bravo four and have there name on
the Brass plate next to the throttle controls,it was still there in 1992
and i kept it nice and shiny for ya! drop me an e-mail
MM3 Hank Barroso <tyil@peganet.com>
Cape Coral, FL USA - Monday, February 08, 1999 at 19:40:17 (CST)
Have enjoyed reliving the memories. Hope to see and hear more.
Kevin Hand <nchand@surry.net>
Mt Airy, NC USA - Sunday, February 07, 1999 at 17:27:02 (CST)
WANTED; SHIPMATE LOCATORS. I WILL SHOW YOU HOW THIS IS DONE.
WE NEED MORE MATES FROM YOUR TIME TO FIND YOUR SHIPMATES.
CONTACT ME,
JC
JC CARLSON <tracker@freenet.macatawa.org>
HOLLAND, MI USA - Sunday, February 07, 1999 at 16:08:22 (CST)
Served from JUL90 through OCT93 as a DS3/DS2. During that time
Wainwright went to Metro Machine in Norfolk for an 18 month overhaul then
down to Gitmo for refreasher training.
We spent various "two weekers" off Vacapes to test the New
Threat Upgrade that we received in the yards. Then it was back to
Charleston to kiss the wife goodby for the 92-93 Med cruise. I left the
Wainwright just before decom to go to Dam Neck VA,where I made DS1. I left
the Navy after eight years with Diabetes. I guess what I am trying to say
is that the Wainwright was a big part of our lives and She needs to be
preserved. Save Our Ship ! Any of my old shipmates drop me a line and let
me know how your doing !
Jerry Hudson <hudtech@juno.com>
Lakeland, FL USA - Saturday, February 06, 1999 at 18:25:59 (CST)
On January 8 (Friday)1999, my daughter will present the framed print
(picture) of the Wainwright, which she won at the Washington Reunion, to
VFW Post 9488 in Charlotte, NC.
Duane and Dave Britton gave the large print of the Wainwright as a
door prize during the reunion, and Erika was luck to have the winning
ticket. Recently she decided to frame the print and make the presentation
for display in our VFW post. Goes to show our kids love the Wainwright
too!
Dick Becker <seavideo
@aol.com>
Huntersville, NC USA - Wednesday, February 03, 1999 at 08:34:16
(CST)
served on the wainwright from 1972 to 1975, was ship's barber am
looking for any one with information about bill hayes who was also barber
at this time.
clyde (tony) rodgers <>
aiken, sc USA - Tuesday, February 02, 1999 at 16:57:32 (CST)
Just finished looking a web site. Very nice job.
I sent some information to Don Ruby on Naval Museums that I found in
SEA Classics magazine. Don is doing a great job on SOS for the ship.
Anyone having articles for the next newsletter, please submit to me by end
of April.
Dick Becker <seavideo@aol.com>
Huntersville, NC USA - Tuesday, February 02, 1999 at 09:35:35 (CST)
I am Glad to hear they didn't scrap the Mighty Wainwright ....
Anyone who Served From 88 to 92 ..... I would really like to hear
from ya .....
QMSN (aka Mr. Attitude) Maloney ........ Drop me a Line .......
James
Maloney <malonjim@gateway.com>
Sioux Falls, SD USA - Monday, January 25, 1999 at 15:11:31 (CST)
Had more time on the PALs and Restricted Men's Muster List than
most.
I was a Boilerman in "after fireroom" on the Wainey's 2nd
cruse to West Pact.
Thanks for the Great Page!! Ps. anyone heard from Degan, Reynolds,
DN Barry, Ralston or Nightengale, I would like to know.
Thanks once again. F.L. Estrada BTFN, down from BT3, out in March
1969.
Fred Estrada <estradasue@msn.com>
Bakersfield, Ca USA - Saturday, January 23, 1999 at 03:46:45 (CST)
This Decklog is great! I served aboard the MIGHTY WAINWRIGHT
as an OS/ECMer during 1972 and 1973. It was great being a
part of the 1st MED CRUISE, and having SOPA COMMAND on board! The
only really sad moment was the lost at sea of AE2
BOB RARICK during night helo opts. I hope to see many of you
in Charleston 2000!
ROBERT S. LILLY <bobcarol@megsinet.com>
KNOXVILLE, TN. USA - Friday, January 22, 1999 at 21:03:10 (CST)
Was on board from 5/84 - 10/87 and left an RM3(SW). She was my first
ship and I grew up on her. I would like to here from any old shipmates!
Bob Lomanto if you're back on line drop me an Email.
RMC(SW)Pat Hinnant presently with NATO in Germany. Also can be
reached at pathinnant@hs-online.de until July '99
Patrick E. Hinnant <hinnantp@yahoo.com>
Germany, - Wednesday, January 20, 1999 at 02:01:48 (CST)
GONE ALOFT . . .
LEARNED FROM THE RETURN OF THE RECENT NEWSLETTER BROUGHT THIS
NEWS.
DEL ACORD PASSED LAST YEAR. DEL WAS WITH THE WWT IN 66-67.
HE SERVED AS MM2 IN M DIVISION. DEL WAS PROUD TO WEAR HIS VFW
HAT WITH HONOR; HE WAS A VFW ALL AMERICAN DISTRICT COMMANDER.
WE WERE PLEASED TO SEE DEL AND LADY AT THE 93 REUNION.
AND WARREN WRIGHT OUR OIL KING ON THE 2ND VIET NAM CRUISE.
WARREN WAS RATED BT2 IN B DIVISION. WARREN IS KNOW FOR HIS ART,
PRINCIPALLY THE SERIES DAILY SINGLE PANEL "NIKKI AND THE
RODENT."
THESE FELLAS WHERE MY SHIPMATES, TOO.
JC CARLSON <tracker@freenet,macatawa,org>
HOLLAND, MI USA - Friday, January 08, 1999 at 23:21:55 (CST)
FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO SERVED IN USS WAINWRIGHT DURING THE VIET NAM
WAR
THE WORDS "TONKIN GULF YACHT CLUB" WILL BE REMEMBERED.
CHECK OUT THE
WEB SITE AT http://www.jps.net/zpyder/tonkin.htm
JC CARLSON <tracker@freenet.macatawa.org>
HOLLAND, MI USA - Monday, January 04, 1999 at 19:30:18 (CST)
Greetings, my name is Lloyd Rosecrans. I served aboard the
> Wainwright as DS1 from 82-85. I was aboard when we were called
out of
> Gitmo to go and pick up bodies from the CC. It seems that the
CC pulled
> along side the small sailboat/raft to offer assistance and when
the
> doctor and a couple of hands went aboard the Haitians all moved
away
> from them which caused the raft to capsize. The doctor and one
of the
> hands were drowned along with 9?? Haitians. We took the bodies
of the
> Haitians aboard, put them in the refer and sailed to Port a
Prince. BM1
> Tim Strickland piloted the motor whale boat to the piers and
unloaded
> the bodies. He said that CBS and NBC were waiting with cameras
when they
> arrived. As he approached the piers he ran aground and managed
to wrap
> wire cable, plastic bags and other assorted crap around the
prop shaft.
> He was then forced to back up the whole way to the piers and
back out to
> the ship. After they lifted the motor whale boat back into her
davits,
> He proceeded to pull all of the stuff away from the shaft. What
He
> forgot was how sharp and rusty all the cable was and he
proceeded to cut
> up his hands. Poor Tim had to get a whole series of shots due
to the
> badly polluted waters in the area.
> Thanks for the great web site, sure brings back memories. I
> recently took a tour of the USS Turner Joy. Just walking inside
the
> first hatch brought a flood of memories back. The smells and
all of the
> old gear!! Boy oh boy!!! I spent six years at sea duty, served
on the
> USS William V Pratt DDG-44, USS Richmond K Turner CG-20 and
then
> finished with the Wainwright.
> Well, take care and fair winds shipmate!!
Lloyd Rosecrans <lloyd@baconmakers.com>
Maple Valley, WA USA - Monday, January 04, 1999 at 12:54:18 (CST)
Greetings. I served on board the Wainwright from 82 to 85 as the
DS1.
I would be pleased to hear from any of my old shipmates. Sad to hear
that
she is being sold for scrap.
Lloyd Rosecrans <lloyd@baconmakers.com>
Maple Valley, WA USA - Sunday, January 03, 1999 at 16:41:10 (CST)