submitted on July 19, 2017 2:40 PM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.ner |
Comments: |
Still time for REUNION reservation! If you did not get a packet, call Donna Powell (see Reunion Info on the Left).
Call with any questions or probles |
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submitted on July 17, 2017 9:05 AM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.ner |
Comments: |
Still time for REUNION reservation! If you did not get a packet, call Donna Powell (see Reunion Info on the Left).
Call with any questions or probles |
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submitted on July 10, 2017 8:46 AM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
SALTY SALDANA - Plankowner -HAPPY 91st BIRTHDAY TODAY!!
Best Wishes from all your shipmates! |
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submitted on July 8, 2017 6:52 PM EDT |
Name: |
Jack Cade |
Email Address: |
not working at this time |
Comments: |
Julia & I would like to Thank You ALL for you cards, Thoughts & Prayers. She is very strong in her faith & her wonderful doctors.
She needs to rest as she tires & sleeps a lot & needs to get her strength back to face 2 more surgeries, 1 of which will be
another 14 hrs long. I can not believe how positive she remains but she is a strong fighter who is VERY faithful & tells me
I am the best caregiver ever. We pray we can join you & see you all at the next reunion.
A message for DAVID MANNING. Julia tried to give you a phone call. She keeps you in her daily prayers & wishes you God's Love,
Comfort & All His Blessings. She Always says God bring you to it, He will get you through it.
EVERYONE stay well & we hope to see you ALL soon.
The Cade's
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submitted on July 3, 2017 8:19 AM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
It is my sad duty to report the passing of EUGENE J. (JERRY) LEVITZ (SF1 10-44 - 5/45) in May, 2017.
Jerry received the Purple Heart for injuries received in the Kamikaze attack of April 12, 1945. |
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submitted on July 3, 2017 8:16 AM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
Word received that GEORGE F. MOHN - LTJG (11/51 - 11/54) passed away in 2015. |
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submitted on July 1, 2017 12:14 PM EDT |
Name: |
Dave Manningm chaplain |
Email Address: |
mannida@msn.com |
Comments: |
Jack Cade
Jack- Pl;ease be assured thst every dsay in my ptsyers I rememeber both you asnf Julia in may discussion with God. Since
we seem to be burdened with the same thing. I ask for remember you both and pray for relief from the terrible burden of tumor.
Please be ceretsin that He is watching and oves us all there is nothing there he puts on us we cannot carry, and a a his child
we are given the expected job of carrying it to the end of whatever comes first.Take comfort in that knowledge. Be well and
safe Best to your dear one. Dave
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submitted on June 27, 2017 3:23 PM EDT |
Name: |
Raymond W Cottini |
Email Address: |
cfd_eng68_ret@comcast.net |
Comments: |
Shipmates
This site will be shut down & a new site created as of today. Stand by we will be right back. |
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SH3 4-60/10-62 |
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submitted on June 27, 2017 12:40 AM EDT |
Name: |
Arnold Korte |
Email Address: |
meilien@comcast.net |
Comments: |
This is Brian Korte, Arnold Korte's son. I am signing for my father who passed away March 12, 2017. I didn't find his name
here. He served aboard the USS Zellars, I believe around 1951 to 1953 or 54.
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E3 |
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submitted on June 14, 2017 8:14 PM EDT |
Name: |
Dave Manning |
Email Address: |
mannida@msn.xom |
Comments: |
Shipmates- Many thanks for the cards and wishes in view of my recent illness. What I am dealing with is meningioma brain
tumor which is not responding to treatment very well, It wears me down and I am tired all the time, Thanks for all the prayers
and notes.If I die, then so be it. So long, all Dave Manning, Chaplain |
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BM3 March 1961-December 1962 |
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submitted on June 4, 2017 3:44 PM EDT |
Name: |
Charles (Charley) Hamilton |
Email Address: |
chas909@gmail.com |
Comments: |
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FTG 3 !966 -1969 |
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submitted on May 31, 2017 2:03 PM EDT |
Name: |
Jack Cade |
Email Address: |
jcade1968@gmail.com |
Comments: |
I HAVE NOT YET RECEIVED MY REUION PACKAGE!! AM I ALSO LAST ON LIST. PLEASE RUSH DETAILS.
ALSO, Julia just had to have an ER Brain Surgery & she will be facing 2 more surgeries. PLEASE keep her & I in your prayers.
I pray we can attend reunion. She & I followed Fleet Week on TV in Hospital. THOUGHT OF YOU ALL...
Jack |
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sfm2 1965-1967 |
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submitted on May 31, 2017 11:37 AM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
REUNION MATERIAL has been mailed ! Get your Hotel Reservation in ASAP! Make sure they know you are with the Zellars group
!
Bring items for the Raffle - any questions, call DONNA POWELL directly, but I am always available if needed. See everyone
in CHICAGOLAND ! |
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submitted on May 29, 2017 10:42 PM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
Thank you to PAUL GOWEN for traveling to the Nimitz Museum in Fredericksburg, TX to represent our Association and Ship at
the Memorial Day remembrance service. |
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submitted on May 14, 2017 4:55 PM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
HAPPY 12th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY today -
ALLEN & KATHY AUERBACH.
Best Wishes to a GREAT couple on their special day!
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submitted on May 10, 2017 1:55 AM EDT |
Name: |
David R. Loconsole |
Email Address: |
DLOCONSOLE@Q.COM |
Comments: |
Came aboard Zellars in late Oct 67. ZBOAT was in Drydock.I was part of the last crew in 71 when she was sold time Iran. |
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IC2 67-71 |
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submitted on May 7, 2017 2:12 PM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
DAVE MANNING - our Chaplain, is extremely ill and prognosis is not good. I have been in contact with his wife (Irina) to
see if we can be of any support to them. It would be great if all shipmates could send him a card and some words of encouragement. |
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submitted on April 19, 2017 8:05 AM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
LEN GENIS - (IC3 65 - 12/67)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY - today!
Best Wishes from your Shipmates ! |
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submitted on April 12, 2017 5:10 PM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
APRIL 12, - this is the 72nd Anniversary of that tragic day when we lost 44 Shipmates at Okinawa and a like number were wounded.
We take time to remember those lost and continue to honor those few still left with us.
God Bless them all. |
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submitted on April 12, 2017 8:24 AM EDT |
Name: |
Lesrer Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
Happy Birthday today ! To KATHY BUCK, our terrific Secretary/Treasurers!
Best Wishes from all your Shipmates and friends. |
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submitted on April 1, 2017 6:23 PM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
It is my very sad duty to report the passing of ROBERT McLAUGHLIN (54/57) on April 1, 2017 just two days after his 81st. Birthday.Bob
and Pat hosted the Portland, ME reunion. He (they) were faithful attenders and supporters of the Zellars family. Card to wife
Pat would be appreciated. |
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submitted on April 1, 2017 1:22 PM EDT |
Name: |
Art Barnes, PO |
Email Address: |
G ,ailcedartree@ amazon.com |
Comments: |
I wish to thank each and everyone for sending the note of my wifes passing. She was 95 young years old. we were married 66
wonderful years and I miss her terrably. My 90th B.D. was 3-20-2017. an old codger. |
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submitted on April 1, 2017 1:22 PM EDT |
Name: |
Art Barnes, PO |
Email Address: |
G ,ailcedartree@ amazon.com |
Comments: |
I wish to thank each and everyone for sending the note of my wifes passing. She was 95 young years old. we were married 66
wonderful years and I miss her terrably. My 90th B.D. was 3-20-2017. an old codger. |
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submitted on March 29, 2017 8:26 AM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
HAPPY BIRTHDAY - March 29 - ROBERT McLAUGHLIN (MM3 9/54 - 3/57)
Best wishes from all your Shipmates!
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submitted on March 15, 2017 6:53 PM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
Happy Birthday - MARY KAY COTTINI - Thursday March 16. Best Wishes for a great day' |
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submitted on March 10, 2017 8:29 AM EST |
Name: |
Lester Sinton |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
Happy Birthday to CARL HELKE (BT2 11/69 - 2/71). Best Wishes from all your shipmates!
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submitted on March 9, 2017 9:22 PM EST |
Name: |
Dave Nussey |
Email Address: |
Harleynuss@charter.net |
Comments: |
No February 29 this year, Les misses another birthday. He just keeps getting younger all the time.
Guess we will have to wait till 2020, Happy no birthday anyway Les.
Diane & Dave Nussey |
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SFP3 Sept. '66- Sept. '68 |
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submitted on March 8, 2017 8:07 AM EST |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
Happy Birthday, today, to LANETA DOUGHERTY
Have a great day - from all the shipmates!! |
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submitted on March 6, 2017 8:15 PM EST |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
Talked to SALTY SALTANA today - he is well and sends his Best Wishes to all his shipmates! He is planning to attend the upcoming
reunion in Chicago. |
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submitted on March 6, 2017 1:19 PM EST |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
Larry SULLIVAN (RM1. 11/63 - 10/67) had a slight Heart Attack last week, had a Stent put in and is doing just fine! Please
send him a card or email
at 146 Melody Lane, Tarpon Springs. FL 34689
or sullyvet44@comcast.neg |
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submitted on February 22, 2017 11:23 AM EST |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
Nancy and I went to lunch with BOB DANKO, (F1c 5/45-7/46) and Rosalie - they are in Floruda for a few weeks. Bob is in great
shape - going to be 90 ! on July 23. Sends his best wishes to all shipmates and is planning to come to this year's reunion!
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submitted on February 4, 2017 8:28 AM EST |
Name: |
Dave Nussey |
Email Address: |
Harleynuss@charter.net |
Comments: |
Nice article and picture of Salty, Otto, & Paul in Tin Can Sailors Jan. Feb. Mar. 2017 mag. by Steve Sporcic.
Good job Steve. |
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SFP3. Sept.66-Sept.68 |
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submitted on January 23, 2017 3:23 PM EST |
Name: |
ben beek |
Email Address: |
beekbdd777@yahoo.com |
Comments: |
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sfp3 1964-1966 |
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submitted on January 23, 2017 3:22 PM EST |
Name: |
ben beek |
Email Address: |
beekbdd777@yahoo.com |
Comments: |
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submitted on January 21, 2017 7:22 PM EST |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
Received word that Gail Beek, wife of Ben Beek (SF3 6/64-6/66) passed away today.
Cards would be appreciated. |
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submitted on January 14, 2017 3:39 PM EST |
Name: |
Jim Moles |
Email Address: |
jmoles@ma.rr.com |
Comments: |
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BTFN - 1970 |
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submitted on January 11, 2017 12:58 PM EST |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
OTTO HUSAK (P) TM3 10/44-2/46 is going to be celebrating his 90th Birthday on JANUARY 23 !!!
Please send him a card and warm wishes!
2039 N. 67th Ave. Omaha, NE 68104. |
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submitted on December 30, 2016 8:49 PM EST |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2017 - to all my shipmates and family.
Best Wishes to all! |
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submitted on December 29, 2016 5:21 PM EST |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
Word received that ROBERT E. WILSON S1c (6/51 - 8/54) passed away. No other details at this time. |
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submitted on December 23, 2016 2:13 PM EST |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
MERRY CHRISTMAS and Happy Holidays to all my Shipmates and families. We are truly blessed to be here to celebrate this Holy
Season and I want you to know that the BEST gift I have is YOU! Take care of each other, keep in touch with each other and
Gid Bless each and every one of you! |
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MM2 65-68 |
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submitted on November 30, 2016 9:39 PM EST |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
Annual Newsletter and Roster List have been emailed or mailed by our Secretary Kathy Buck. If you did not receive one - contact
Kathy directly. She did a terrific job on putting this year's material together - we are lucky to have her and Marc assisting
us !
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submitted on November 30, 2016 11:16 AM EST |
Name: |
Glen A. Ferguson Jr |
Email Address: |
wildboar777@gmail.com |
Comments: |
Attached TAD with Beach Jumper Two |
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RM2 1967 |
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submitted on November 24, 2016 10:13 PM EST |
Name: |
Dave Manning, chaplain |
Email Address: |
mannida@msn.com |
Comments: |
All the very best for the holiday from Dave Manning, chaplain |
Rate/rank & dates aboard |
BM3 Mar.. 1960-Dec. 1962 |
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submitted on November 21, 2016 6:25 PM EST |
Name: |
amanda carnathan |
Email Address: |
amanda louise 25@hotmail.com |
Comments: |
looking for information on my brother David Allen Carnathan b. Feb. 03, 1921-d Mar 07,1988. He was to have serviced on the
USS Zellars during WWII and he serviced in the Korea War. |
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All I know is he was in the US Navy on the ship during WWII |
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submitted on November 21, 2016 11:10 AM EST |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
As we approach Thanksgiving Day, I want to wish all my Shipmates and their families. Have a Happy and Bkessed Thanksgiving.
I give thanks for our Country and each and everyone if you! |
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submitted on November 14, 2016 8:18 AM EST |
Name: |
Lester Sinton -Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
Paul Goeen's email address: pgowen777@att.net |
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submitted on November 13, 2016 10:53 PM EST |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
Happy Birthday on NOVEMBER 18. to our Plankowner PAUL GOWEN. 90 years young!
Please send him an email!! |
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submitted on November 11, 2016 1:55 AM EST |
Name: |
Gil "Smoky" Gillivan |
Email Address: |
cube60@mac.com |
Comments: |
Still here, still proud of my time aboard the Z-boat. Some of the finest people I have ever met worked with me below decks.
Happy Veteran's Day to us all!!
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MPA 65-67, LT at the end |
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submitted on November 10, 2016 8:30 PM EST |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
HAPPY VETERAN'S Day to all my Shipmates!
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submitted on October 27, 2016 8:50 PM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
HAPPY NAVY DAY - OCTOBER 27!!
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submitted on October 15, 2016 10:07 AM EDT |
Name: |
Lester |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
Correction! HATS are $15.00 each. |
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submitted on October 14, 2016 8:17 PM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
I have 3 Large (No Pocket) BLACK with GOLD Hull outline and number. shirts are $20.00 and hats are $20. S&H is $5.00 per
tita
Order. All proceeds go to the Asdociation.
Let me know.
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MM2. 65/68 |
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submitted on October 14, 2016 12:13 AM EDT |
Name: |
John Bennett |
Email Address: |
jbennett48@hotmail.com |
Comments: |
Good times remembered. |
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IC-3 1961 to 1963 |
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submitted on October 12, 2016 8:53 AM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
Word received this morning, that ALVENA BARNES passed away last night. Condolences sent to Art. |
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submitted on October 11, 2016 2:01 PM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
Word received that ALVENA BARNES, wife or if ART BARNES (P) (10/44 - 4/46)has been severely injured in a fall. A card to Art
would be appreciated. |
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submitted on October 9, 2016 3:01 PM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
Word received that Shipmate: CLIFFIRD JOHNSON (1952-54) passed away on September 24, 2916 in Grand Haven, MI. If anyone knows
of his Rating and Rate, please let us know that we might add him to Roster. Condolences sent to family. |
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submitted on October 3, 2016 11:57 PM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
Thanks to PAT & LANETA DOUGHERTY for attending the services for Richard Herblet. They live nearby and took time out to represent
the Association. We and Dick's family appreciate their efforts. |
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submitted on October 2, 2016 1:24 AM EDT |
Name: |
Larry "Lew" Lewis |
Email Address: |
536lew@gmail.com |
Comments: |
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MMFN / 1970-1971 |
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submitted on September 29, 2016 3:05 PM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
Word received that RICHARD J. HERBLET (5/49 - 7/52) passed away today in MI.
Dick attended many reunions and was a great shipmate. His wife - Connie, and daughter Elaine have attended many reunions after
Dick took I'll.
Chaplain will send card. |
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MM2. 65-68 |
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submitted on September 28, 2016 3:02 AM EDT |
Name: |
Larry Lewis |
Email Address: |
536lew@gmail.com |
Comments: |
Lew * Carlisle Pa |
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MMFN 1970-1971 |
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submitted on September 27, 2016 1:38 PM EDT |
Name: |
Kevin + Kathy Davis |
Email Address: |
kevindavissr@aol.com |
Comments: |
Great reunion hosted by Ray & Mary Kay COTTINI in Colorado Springs. Great to see old shipmates and enjoyed all the tours.
Looking forward to Chicago Thank You, Ray and Mary Kay. |
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FTG3 65-67 |
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submitted on September 23, 2016 6:38 PM EDT |
Name: |
Ray Cottini (reunion host) |
Email Address: |
cfd_eng68_ret@comcast.net |
Comments: |
Just returned home from our reunion & the FF's Memorial weekend. A great time was had by all, if I say so myself.
Hats & shirts were mailed out yesterday to those who placed an order. See you all next year. |
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SH3 4/60--10/62 |
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submitted on September 19, 2016 4:28 PM EDT |
Name: |
Jack & Julia Cade |
Email Address: |
jcade1968@gmail.com |
Comments: |
Just received the most beautiful loving surprise card from our Zellars friends. Jack & I thank you for your thoughts & prayers.
We missed you this reunion & thought of you a lot. Hopefully WE WILL see you all in Chicago next year. Everyone keep well
& be happy.
THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR KINDNESS, MUCH LOVE
Julia & Jack Cade |
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submitted on September 17, 2016 8:25 PM EDT |
Name: |
len genis |
Email Address: |
poppa777@sbcglobal.net |
Comments: |
Great reunion in Colorado Springs !! Great to see all my shipmates!! |
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IC 3 late 65 til end of 1967 |
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submitted on September 14, 2016 9:39 PM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sintonn - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
Another GREAT reunion! Ray and Mary Kay Cottini did their usual terrific job at putting this on.
The Hotel was absolutely First Class in everything they did for us. The itinerary was great, and our annual Memorial Service
in the Chapel at the US AIR FORCE ACADEMY was nice. Thanks to all who attended, it was a great time. |
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MM2. 65-68 |
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submitted on September 8, 2016 7:50 PM EDT |
Name: |
Jack Cade |
Email Address: |
jcade1968@gmail.com |
Comments: |
Julia & I are sorry we could not attend the reunion this year. We are Missing & Thinking of you ALL. Wishing we were there
apart of all the fun & memories. ENJOY, BE SAFE, BE HAPPY, BE BLESSED
OUR BEST & OUR LOVE TO ALL,
Jack & Julia Cade |
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SFM2 1965-1967 |
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submitted on September 7, 2016 5:54 PM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
Just arrived in COLORADO SPRINGS for our 32nd Reunion hosted by Ray &Mary Kay COTTINI. excellent accommodations and eat to
see all the shipmates and guests. If you would like to send a message to the group, send me an email or post here and I will
read it out at the Annual Meeting. Hope to see more of you next year in PALM SPRINGS, CA. Info will be sent in e fall. |
Rate/rank & dates aboard |
MM2. 65-68 |
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submitted on September 6, 2016 8:46 PM EDT |
Name: |
Jim Stika |
Email Address: |
jimstika@roadrunner.com |
Comments: |
Was the last postal clerk prior to decommissioning. |
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SN/69-71 |
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submitted on August 29, 2016 10:26 PM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to JIM & PARIS LONGLEY ! Best wishes from all your shipmates! |
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submitted on August 25, 2016 1:24 AM EDT |
Name: |
Melvin Adkins |
Email Address: |
khafre28@yahoo.com |
Comments: |
Served aboard Zellars as a FTG. Switched rates after leaving Zellars and went on to obtain the rate/rank of SKCS |
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SKCS september 1964 - september 1967 |
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submitted on August 23, 2016 1:31 PM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
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HAPPY 30th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY to KEVIN & KATHRYN DAVIS - today! |
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submitted on August 6, 2016 6:59 PM EDT |
Name: |
Charlie Waters |
Email Address: |
fm2cr319@gmail.com |
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When we left Newport for the Med. MT 51 was useless, No electrical or hydraulics. I reported aboard 3 days prior to departure.
The Zippen "Z" was deploying no matter what. Our Med. homeport was changed from Naples to Malta. Was suppposed to have a
port call at Tripoli, Libya, but Kadafi's coup d'etat killed that. E-5's had Shore Patrol Duty instead of Quarter Deck Watch.Almost
lost our liberty call to Palma because of the Gator's conduct during their liberty call. A fleet tug aided the locals with
a fire in Palma's harbor and the liberty ban was dropped and I was able to enjoy 2 beach parties there. Enjoyed liberty
in Athens & San Remo. Had a change of command in Naples where we had to be moored stern to the pier because of lack pier
space to tie up the normal way. Had to stand Shore Patrol Duty with the riot squad which responded to bar brawls. The only
action we saw was helping two of the local SP personel with a kid who was so high that it took six of us helping them to get
him back to SP headquarters. When we returned to Newport there was "brand new" 5"38 mount on the pier ready to replace the
piece of junk we left with. As far as I know the "Zippen Z' only served as a Reserve Training Ship until it was sold to
IRAN. A real sad end for a ship with such a rich history of almost being destroyed & sunk by a Kamikaze attack during the
battle for Okinawa in WWII! |
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ETR2, LPO DASH Crew on last Med. Cruise 1969 |
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submitted on August 5, 2016 4:59 PM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
HOTEL RESERVATIONS CLOSE OUT ON AUGUST 15. . See the Reunion Forms on the website for the information. Any questions, contact
Ray Cottini directly. Looking forward to seeing everyone in Colorado Springs! |
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submitted on July 29, 2016 6:01 PM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY - JULY 30 - to shipmate DAVE NUSSEY (SFP3 66-68) from all our shipmates! |
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submitted on July 27, 2016 3:10 PM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY on July, 29 to KATHY DAVIS wife of Kevin Davis ( FTG3) from all the shipmates !! |
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submitted on July 24, 2016 9:35 AM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
Happy Birthday to BOB DANKO (F1 5/45 - 7/46)
July 25.
Best Wishes from all your Shipmates! |
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submitted on July 19, 2016 5:18 PM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
Deadline for reunion is fast approaching! Send the registration forms to RAY COTTINI and get your Hotel reservations in!
Looking forward to seeing you in Colorado Springs! |
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submitted on July 9, 2016 12:06 PM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
SALTY SALDANA - HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY ON JULY 10.
Best wishes from all your ZELLARS Shipmates! |
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submitted on July 4, 2016 10:36 AM EDT |
Name: |
Dave Manning, chaplain |
Email Address: |
mannida@msn.com |
Comments: |
Ronal Reagan said it best when he said that America as a "shining city on a hill"represented the best hope for the world.
Although narrow minded terrorists do their best to destroy that hope, it still persists with much of the same freedoms for
all that our forefathers and early patriots meant it to be. After 240 years, America is still the land of the free and the
home of the brave. Thanks to all of you for your service and enjoy the celebration of the nation's independence. |
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BM 3 March 1960-December 1962 |
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submitted on July 2, 2016 7:22 PM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY - to all our shipmates and families!
Have a happy and safe day ! |
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MM2. 65-68 |
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submitted on June 26, 2016 7:21 PM EDT |
Name: |
Larry Holbert |
Email Address: |
keeper30805@yahoo.com |
Comments: |
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Mm 2 1960 1962 |
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submitted on June 19, 2016 6:21 PM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
David NUSSEY - SFP3 66-68 - just elected Commander of Shannon Doyle Post 205 (American Legion) in Rochdale, MA.
Went to the meeting as an E-4, cane out as a Commander !! |
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MM2 65-68 |
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submitted on June 15, 2016 9:07 PM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
William Adelbert Humphrey - BM3 (10/47 - 6/49)
Passed away on March10, 2016 in Gouldsboro NC.
His son sent me copy of his DD214. |
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submitted on June 10, 2016 5:58 PM EDT |
Name: |
james Bell |
Email Address: |
jbell6496@gmail.com |
Comments: |
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MM-2 4/63- 11/63 |
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submitted on June 9, 2016 4:54 PM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
Talked to SALTY SALDANA today he is well, sends his best wishes to all and is looking forward to Colorado! He will be 90 years
old on JULY 10 !!
Please send him a card for this milestone? |
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MM2. 65-69 |
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submitted on June 4, 2016 8:47 AM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sunton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
JUNE 4. - Happy Birthday to JIM LONGLEY
GM3 (66-68) |
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submitted on June 2, 2016 3:41 PM EDT |
Name: |
Charles J. Watkins |
Email Address: |
hcwatkins@embarqmail.com |
Comments: |
Services dtd fm 52 to 54 |
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Seaman QM |
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submitted on June 2, 2016 3:41 PM EDT |
Name: |
Charles J. Watkins |
Email Address: |
hcwatkins@embarqmail.com |
Comments: |
Services dtd fm 52 to 54 |
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Seaman QM |
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submitted on May 23, 2016 9:50 AM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
MAY 25, Happy Birthday to JAMES (BUB) SHORES (MM3 8/46 - 5/49) -his 88th Birthday!
Great friend and shipmate - wish him a happy day!
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submitted on May 21, 2016 7:08 AM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
Word received that JOHN MARSTON (TM2 3/69 - 10/63) passed away in April of this year.
Card sent to wife Doris. |
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submitted on May 18, 2016 4:24 PM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
Word received that shipmate WILLIAM BIRCHFIELD passed away in February 2016.
If anyone has info as to his Rate and Onboard time, please let me know.
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MM2. 65-68 |
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submitted on May 18, 2016 1:36 AM EDT |
Name: |
Ray Cottini |
Email Address: |
cfd_eng68_ret@comcast.net |
Comments: |
The reunion letter & order form are available on the site. |
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SH3 4-60/10-62 |
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submitted on May 13, 2016 5:53 PM EDT |
Name: |
Ray Cottini (reunion host) |
Email Address: |
cfd_eng68_ret@comcast.net |
Comments: |
Reunion packets have been mailed out. If you have not received yours in 1 week please contact me.
Add your rate/rank & time aboard to your order form when remitting. |
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SH3 4-60/10-62 |
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submitted on May 13, 2016 3:08 PM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
Go to: www.destroyersonline.com/usndd/dd777
There is a list of crew members, that lists many shipmates that we do not have on our Roster List.
Take a look and if there is anyone you know, OR lives in your area - get in touch with then and enlist them!! Put them in
touch with me. |
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MM2. 65-68 |
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submitted on May 6, 2016 5:28 PM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
Happy Birthday! ROSE WIGNALL today May 6 !
Best Wishes from all your ZELLARS friends! |
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submitted on May 4, 2016 10:44 PM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
Sip mate PAUL GOWEN (GM3 10/44 - 1/46) has volunteered to represent the Association at the Nimitz Museum in Fredericksburg,
TX on Monday 30 @10:00. Thanks go (again) to Paul and if you can make this service it is most impressive with our wreath placement
at our Wall Plaque. Call 830-997-8600 for info. |
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submitted on April 30, 2016 11:40 AM EDT |
Name: |
Genaro (salty) Saldana |
Email Address: |
usszellarsdd777@gmail.com |
Comments: |
Served W/the greatest generation.
1944,45,46
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S1C |
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submitted on April 29, 2016 1:55 PM EDT |
Name: |
Michael Carlile |
Email Address: |
agramp3usa@netscape.net |
Comments: |
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BT 3 -60-61 |
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submitted on April 29, 2016 8:45 AM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
REUNION INFORMATION will be mailed shortly by RAY COTTINI - he and MaryKay have planned a great time for us! Any questions
about the reunion should be addressed to him.
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submitted on April 24, 2016 8:17 AM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
HAPPY BIRTHDAY -April 24 _ LARRY SULLIVAN
(RM1 - 11/63 - 10/67) |
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