submitted on July 28, 2014 2:14 AM EDT |
Name: |
Ray Cottini |
Email Address: |
cfd_eng68_ret@comcast.net |
Comments: |
Just adding to Les's comments about YMRC. We attended a meeting this spring in Colo. Springs. Everything was 1st class &
got a lot of contact information. The Convention Bureau from various cities are also in attendance, These are the people
who lead you to all the services you need to run a reunion. I'm going to bring along the materials we received to Omaha.
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SH3 4-60 / 10-62 |
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submitted on July 27, 2014 2:13 PM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
Check this site out!! www.YourMilitaryReunions.com they sponsor three days deals at various sites around the country for
anyone interested in hosting reunions.
Three days stay at Hotel, ALL meals, Trips and Entertainment for $99.00 for 1 and $149 for 2.
They bring in various hotels and tour groups to outline what they have to offer reunion groups.
I went to one this weekend in Nashville - all it cost was the plane ticket! Received first class treatment from the Hotel
and came away with lots of great info for our 2916 Nashville Reunion. No strings attached you just need to contact Debbie
Smith and sign up for a site.
Fabulous offer and can take most of the frustration of trying to deal individually. host a reunion for us! |
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MM2. 65-68 |
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submitted on July 25, 2014 11:46 AM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
NEW EMAIL ADDRESS for OTTO HUSAK &SHARON KAY: skay101709@yahoo.com they changed emails and some folks could not contact them
for reservations. There is still time to reserve for Omaha - everything is all set for a great time!
Let us know if we can assist you!! |
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submitted on July 22, 2014 9:45 PM EDT |
Name: |
DIZZY |
Email Address: |
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Comments: |
JR.Flip, just looking back in the log I noticed you talking about getting our noses colored blue. How come we don't see any
pictures of anybody with blue noses. Must not have been that pretty. |
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E/3 COOK STRIKER |
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submitted on July 18, 2014 6:13 PM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
It is my very sad duty to note that LELAND (Bud) FRANKLIN (S1- 10/45-6/46) on July 2, 2014
Bud and Janice made many reunion until about 7 years agp. Bud served as our Chaplain for many years and gave us meaningful
messages and his own poems at our Memorial Services. Those who knew him will greatly miss him
Please send cards to wife Janice. Association is sending card. |
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MM2. 65-68 |
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submitted on July 17, 2014 11:07 AM EDT |
Name: |
DIZZY |
Email Address: |
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Comments: |
Just checking the ships log. I see more people are coming aboard with new messages. I was in Travers City , Michigan two weeks
ago. I wish I had gotten on the ships log before the reunion there , but I did not , so I missed it. Some day it will work
out that I can all you guys from jan65 to sept68. If they all were to show up, now that would be a reunion of massive proportions. |
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E/3 COOK STRIKER |
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submitted on July 14, 2014 10:28 AM EDT |
Name: |
Paul Basile |
Email Address: |
baitman824@comcast.net |
Comments: |
Joe Campbell- I don't think that was me on the deck force with you. I wasn't on the Z for the Nato cruise or the Artic circle
crossing. I was on board for the storm in '68 going down to Springboard. I only remember Demarco and Wolfe as cooks. I was
a deck ape for a short time when I came aboard in '67, then went to work for Perkins as a DK striker. AJ and I lived a few
towns apart in S. Jersey.
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submitted on July 14, 2014 2:00 AM EDT |
Name: |
Jim Longley |
Email Address: |
dd777gunner@gmail.com |
Comments: |
Sent my registration just a couple of days ago, Lester, got plane tickets and hotel reservations, so I expect to be there. |
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submitted on July 11, 2014 7:52 PM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
REMINDER - REUNION REGISTRATION CLOSING DATE: JULY 15, contact Otto Husak.
Hope to see everyone in Omaha. |
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MM2. 65-68 |
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submitted on July 11, 2014 2:45 PM EDT |
Name: |
Jim Longley |
Email Address: |
dd777gunner@gmail.com |
Comments: |
Hey AJ, how the hell are you? Long time no see, sailor. |
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submitted on July 11, 2014 1:16 AM EDT |
Name: |
Joe campbell |
Email Address: |
Jcampbell@chickiesandpetes.com |
Comments: |
Paul think I worked with you on the boat deck before I went to supply division as a cook was aboard when we crossed the artic
circle and also when we hit that bad storm off NC live in Pa remember Dizzy also hope all is good with you also on the NATO
team went on the Dutch and British destroyers |
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CS3 65-68 |
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submitted on July 8, 2014 7:23 PM EDT |
Name: |
Paul Basile |
Email Address: |
baitman824@comcast |
Comments: |
I remember you well. I believe we called you AJ. Do you still live in NJ? |
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DK3 67-68 |
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submitted on July 7, 2014 2:47 PM EDT |
Name: |
Andrew fiordimondo |
Email Address: |
wetspot11@verizon.net |
Comments: |
had a great time enjoyed my time in miss all the guys i served with |
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reported on board 10 Aug 1967 departed Nov 7 1968 due to early reduction of force entered as Seaman left GMG3 |
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submitted on July 3, 2014 1:08 PM EDT |
Name: |
john e marston |
Email Address: |
dorismarston@comcast.net |
Comments: |
Have a safe and happy 4th of JULY.Are the dates known yet for Nashville next year? ALL the best to all my old Navy buddies.
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TM2 2/60-10/10/63 RET.TMC 3/81 |
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submitted on July 1, 2014 9:01 AM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
REUNION DEAD-LINE DATE: JULY 15, 2014 !!!
Get reservation material to Otto &Sharon and Hotel.
The hotel has free shuttle service - contact them with ETA - Hope to see a lot of you in Omaha !! |
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MM2. 65-68 |
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submitted on June 26, 2014 11:24 AM EDT |
Name: |
Dave Manning, chaplain |
Email Address: |
mannida@msn.com |
Comments: |
Fernando Pinon!!
Como esta? How great to hear from you! You probably remember translating letters for me from the girl Maria Gonzales Navarro
from Barcelona. I remember we borrowed your tape recorder to record our singing (ha!) Christmas songs on the ship in the 2nd
division compartment, 2nd division wasn't the best place but it was as good a place as any to start. I stayed there even after
making 3rd until I was discharged. Buenos manana, muchacho! Dave Manning |
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BM3, March ''60- December '62 |
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submitted on June 25, 2014 9:41 AM EDT |
Name: |
Fernando Pinon |
Email Address: |
fpinon@alamoledu |
Comments: |
I would like to get in touch with some of my shipmates. |
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PN3 and I served on board from 1961 to 1963. |
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submitted on June 24, 2014 10:15 PM EDT |
Name: |
DIZZY |
Email Address: |
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Comments: |
I see you got back with me. Its always good to hear from you. Some day we will get to see each other again. |
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e/3 cook striker |
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submitted on June 22, 2014 2:54 PM EDT |
Name: |
Cheryl Stoneking |
Email Address: |
cherylstoneking@yahoo.com |
Comments: |
Geraldine Artis, the widow of Ensign Earl Brockman passed away on May 2nd, in St. Petersburg, Florida. She was 92 and in failing
health but loved hearing about the Zellars reunions and especially the men who remembered Earl (Art Barnes and Fred Van Hinken).
She could never get over her amazement that I had found the Zellars reunion group after so many years and thought it was just
wonderful, as do I! |
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Daughter of Ensign Earl Brockman, 10/44 - 4/12/45 |
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submitted on June 20, 2014 6:57 PM EDT |
Name: |
carle flip mtthews |
Email Address: |
carle1948@verizon net |
Comments: |
YA dizzy i remember crossing the artic circle and the blue food coloring the put on our nose i can remember like yesterday |
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after engine room 65 67 |
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submitted on June 20, 2014 11:15 AM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
REGIS MOHR is undergoing some surgery and would appreciate a card or call. She will be unable to attend the Omaha reunion
but sends her love and best wishes to all! |
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MM2. 65-68 |
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submitted on June 13, 2014 11:09 PM EDT |
Name: |
Dave Manning |
Email Address: |
mannida@msn.com |
Comments: |
On June 11 the funeral service was held at Arlington National Cemetery for my brother who served on the USS Oriskany. I am
proud to tell you all that all of the people at Arlington were polished professionals and we were all treated with the utmost
respect and courtesy and the entire affair was conducted with superb professionalism and precision. The sight of six sailors
as honor guard and a firing team of seven white hats rendering final tribute and taps being played by a CPO musician was a
deeply moving experience for myself and the entire family. My brother was a wonderful man and proud of his Navy service. If
you ever have the chance to attend a service st Arlington, go by all means and see how well your tax dollars are being spent.
It is a magnificent and memorable experience. |
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BM3 March '60 to Dec '62 |
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submitted on June 13, 2014 11:09 AM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
I received a copy of an "ALL HANDS" Magazine from December 1955 which features a Football Game between the ZELLARS and the
VALLEY FORGE in Lisbon, Portugal. Great 5 page article with photos - George Roberts GM1 is featured. If interested, let me
know and I will mail you a copy - GREAT STORY! |
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MM2 65-68 |
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submitted on June 13, 2014 10:54 AM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association Predsident |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.-net |
Comments: |
FRANK THOMPSON - E3 59-63
Frank - you did not leave an email address to reply to you!! Please resend to me. |
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MM2 65-68 |
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submitted on June 10, 2014 5:45 PM EDT |
Name: |
Kenneth Main |
Email Address: |
arvinesther@yahoo.com |
Comments: |
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SOG2 1958-1961 |
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submitted on June 6, 2014 6:27 PM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
Reunion material mailed! DEADLINE DATES FOR REUNION AND HOTEL IS JULY 15, 2014
Call OTTO or SHARON @402-672-1823. Email is: skay101709@gmail.com
They have a great time planned for us!
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MM2. 65-68 |
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submitted on June 6, 2014 6:27 PM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
Reunion material mailed! DEADLINE DATES FOR REUNION AND HOTEL IS JULY 15, 2014
Call OTTO or SHARON @402-672-1823. Email is: skay101709@gmail.com
They have a great time planned for us!
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MM2. 65-68 |
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submitted on May 31, 2014 7:38 PM EDT |
Name: |
Phil Hoeflich |
Email Address: |
pawoobie@yahoo.com |
Comments: |
If you don't know of the book "USS Zellars DD 777 "The Ship and Her Men" by Arthur H. Barnes, believe me it is well worth
acquiring. It contains so much eyewitness description of the kamikaze attack and the aftermath that it is absolutely chilling!!!
It also makes me shiver thinking about the big storms we went through in the North Atlantic in '67. If I knew then what had
happened to her, those storms would have worried me a lot more. |
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RM E-3 66/67 |
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submitted on May 29, 2014 11:22 PM EDT |
Name: |
Christoper Ellmers |
Email Address: |
chrispackrat@verizon.net |
Comments: |
Going to get left knee replaced this Tuesday. They tell me it's a 3 month trial so won't make this year's reunion but will
be ready for Nashville 2015. |
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RD2 1956-1959 |
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submitted on May 26, 2014 11:54 AM EDT |
Name: |
Terry Schrock |
Email Address: |
terry.schrock@comcast.net |
Comments: |
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So 3 1960-1961 |
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submitted on May 24, 2014 1:09 PM EDT |
Name: |
Dave Manning, chaplain |
Email Address: |
mannida@msn.com |
Comments: |
Wishing a warm and happy Memorial Day to all. I usually say to friends and family to thank a veteran, for you guys, I just
say thanks for your service. I am proud to know you all and to count you as shipmates. All the best. Dave Manning |
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BM3 March 1960- December 1962 |
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submitted on May 18, 2014 9:44 PM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
REUNION MATERIAL HAS BEEN MAILED!!
The airport in Omaha is called EPPLEY airport.
If you do not receive the material by next weekend, contact Otto Husak. RESERVE EARLY!! |
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MM2. 65-68 |
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submitted on May 18, 2014 7:40 PM EDT |
Name: |
dizzy |
Email Address: |
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Comments: |
Hi Carle its me again. Been a while since I heard from you. Is everything OK. Did you survive the awesome winter we had. Kind
of reminded me of being above the Artic Circle. That was a lot of fun. Do you remember all the ice on the ship. |
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E/3 cook striker |
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submitted on May 15, 2014 5:50 PM EDT |
Name: |
carle flip matthews |
Email Address: |
carle1948@verizon .net |
Comments: |
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after engine room 65 67 |
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submitted on May 5, 2014 9:48 PM EDT |
Name: |
DIZZY |
Email Address: |
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Comments: |
Today I received a call from Doug Witt who was a deck ape that turned gunners mate. He served with Hershberger and Fred Newton.
Both Witt and Newton were from Michigan just like me. Does anybody remember these guys. |
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SN/E3 cook striker |
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submitted on May 5, 2014 2:26 PM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
REUNION INFORMATION: The material will be mailed in a week or so.
In the TCS MAGAZINE this month, the email address for Sharon & Otto is incorrect. It should read: skay101709@gmail.com.
Contact them directly for reunion info. Tel# 402-551-4351 |
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MM2. 65-69 |
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submitted on May 4, 2014 11:01 AM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
Any Shipmates in the San Antonio, TX area who would like to represent the Ship at the Admiral Nimitz Foundation Memorial Day
exercise? Each ship will have a wreath to be presented and recognized. It is on May 26 in Fredericksburg, TX.
Paul Gowen is unable to attend this year. If available - let me know and I can give you the details. Impressive ceremony. |
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MM2. 65-68 |
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submitted on April 23, 2014 12:06 PM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
LEO SADOWSKI - MM3. 1949-52 - passed away this month - no further details available. |
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MM2. 65-68 |
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submitted on April 11, 2014 10:02 PM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
APRIL 12, 1945 - remembering the Shiomates who gave their lives, and those who were injured.
Let us always remember the sacrifice for us and our country. |
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MM2. 65-68 |
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submitted on March 27, 2014 6:33 PM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
NEEDED: Reunion Host(s) for 2016 and beyond!! We would like to go to places we have not held a reunion before, or would
like to go back to!There are resources available to assist you. Get a shipmate to co-host, - it's great experience!! PA,
OH, MN,TX,WI,SC,?? |
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MM2. 65-68 |
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submitted on March 17, 2014 10:16 AM EDT |
Name: |
DIZZY |
Email Address: |
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Comments: |
Byers; seen your message. Willy was my mentor. He would go out and drink wine till he would walk backwards . Youhave to remember
Walden the 2nd class cook. |
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E/3 cook striker |
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submitted on March 14, 2014 11:21 AM EDT |
Name: |
Jim Longley |
Email Address: |
dd777gunner@gmail.com |
Comments: |
Added a new picture at the Zellars' FaceBook page. |
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GMG3 '67 - 70 |
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submitted on March 12, 2014 7:47 PM EDT |
Name: |
robert b moore |
Email Address: |
runningbear22@comcast.com |
Comments: |
Iwould like to join the association |
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bt 3rd class 1965 |
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submitted on March 11, 2014 8:59 AM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton- Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
Due to a malfunction in my Cell Phine, most ( if not all) calls were not completed. So, if anyone sent me a message in last
4-5 weeks, I did not get them! It is now corrected so you can recall. Alo, I answer ll emails to this site, but some folks
require authorization to accept emails, so authorize my email address or I cannot reply! Thanks.! |
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MM2. 65-68 |
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submitted on March 10, 2014 12:00 PM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
It us my sad duty to report the passing of THADDEUS (TED) SLUGOCKI (Plankowner) EM1 (7/44 - 7/45) on February 26 in Tampa
FL.
Son, Ted Jr. Is sending a box of memorabilia to us. |
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MM2. 65-68 |
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submitted on March 4, 2014 9:37 PM EST |
Name: |
Vince "Doc" Mercon |
Email Address: |
vwmercon@cox.net |
Comments: |
Retired in Pensacola, FL. |
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HM1/HMC. 68-69 during NATO cruise |
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submitted on February 24, 2014 9:35 AM EST |
Name: |
Ronald Kostka |
Email Address: |
robostuff2010@hotmail.com |
Comments: |
231Ash Street, Luxemburg WI 54217
Tel: 920-845-5153 |
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SN. 8/64-7/66 |
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submitted on February 22, 2014 2:46 PM EST |
Name: |
John C.Byars |
Email Address: |
byarsdragon2@aol.com |
Comments: |
Lester,
I hope you are enjoying your retirement and did not get too much sun in Florida. I have not heard from you in awhile and was
wondering how you are doing also, what. It would be nice to hear from you. What is the association dues? I can't ever remember.
Miss you.
John |
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CS-3, 1962-1966 |
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submitted on February 22, 2014 2:38 PM EST |
Name: |
John C.Byars |
Email Address: |
byarsdragon2@aol.com |
Comments: |
Dizzy Dean,
Greetings from a fellow cook,Baker that served on the Z. Times on board, August,1962-August,1966. Was wondering if , by chance,
you remember me? I was discarded while the ship was is Boston for work. One of the cooks was A.J. Williams from either Elton
or Basile, Louisiana. I would like to hear from you and anyone that might remember me. Also, I AM LOOKING for any photos of
the squadron emblems that were painted on the side of the Z in 1963 and 1965. Does any one remember who was the Oil King when
we went through the Sue Canal and to Mombasa, Kenya Christmas 1965? Thanks to the Z for many fond memories. |
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CS-3, 1962-1966 |
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submitted on February 16, 2014 12:48 PM EST |
Name: |
Gilbert Hancock |
Email Address: |
sailorgil@aol.com. |
Comments: |
I do remember I was on board when we hit a storm around Iceland someplace and a big wave knocked a hole in the forward gun
mount. |
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S1c Not sure, but was on board when Discharged on Oct. 13th 1947 |
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submitted on February 13, 2014 11:36 PM EST |
Name: |
Ronald R. Kostka |
Email Address: |
robostuff2010@hotmail.com |
Comments: |
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sn August 1964 July 1966 |
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submitted on February 7, 2014 3:51 PM EST |
Name: |
John cADIGAN |
Email Address: |
JC94547@AOL.COM |
Comments: |
I was on the Zellars a short time in 1964, when I transferred from the Fiske DDR 842. The Fisk had just entered the Ship Yard
in Brooklyn for a FRAM conversion. I transferred back to Mayport to be with family before my discharge in August 1964. I think
I boarded the Zellars in March of 1964 |
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IC3 1964 |
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submitted on February 5, 2014 11:55 PM EST |
Name: |
Jim Longley |
Email Address: |
dd777gunner@gmail.com |
Comments: |
And then we were out to dinner with friends who brought other friends. The conversation turned to serving in the Navy, and
he said he served in the Iranian Navy on a ship called the Babr, but he didn't know what name it had been in the US Navy.
I told him. |
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GMG3 '67 - 70 |
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submitted on February 5, 2014 11:53 PM EST |
Name: |
Jim Longley |
Email Address: |
dd777gunner@gmail.com |
Comments: |
So I walked in to a meeting here in Allen TX and heard my friend Ken talking about how his uncle served on a ship in WWII,
which was hit by a kamikaze, and before he named it, I told him I had served on the same ship 20+ years later.
Cecil Clyde Ingram was a plank owner. |
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GMG3 '67 - 70 |
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submitted on February 1, 2014 11:52 AM EST |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
Condolences go out to our Chaplain Dave Manning on the passing of his older brother Jim. Jim was also a Navy Veteran having
served on the U.S.S Oriskany. |
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MM2. - 65-68 |
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submitted on January 28, 2014 6:22 PM EST |
Name: |
George William Timmer (1926-2013) |
Email Address: |
brianktimmer@gmail.com |
Comments: |
George W. Timmer, from Stevens Point, Wisconsin - Northwestern Univ OTC 1946 - retired U.S. Naval Reserve in Grand Rapids,
Michigan in 1976 - Rank: CMDR. Passed away January 2nd, 2013,. He served on the USS Zellars DD777, but I don't know specifically
when. |
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submitted on January 25, 2014 11:46 AM EST |
Name: |
charles (charlie) watkins |
Email Address: |
hcwatkins@embarqmail.com |
Comments: |
on z from 52 to 55 assigned to bridge as a quartermaster. |
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SN 1952 to 1955, |
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submitted on January 22, 2014 5:48 PM EST |
Name: |
Forrest jim Mann |
Email Address: |
golfjim420@gmail.com |
Comments: |
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sn ships office 1962-1964 |
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submitted on January 22, 2014 5:42 PM EST |
Name: |
Forrest jim Mann |
Email Address: |
golfjim420@gmail.com |
Comments: |
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sn ships office 1962-1964 |
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submitted on January 14, 2014 4:12 PM EST |
Name: |
Lester Sinton -Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
Word recieved tht RICHARD COLLETON (RMSN 50-52) passed away in May 2013. Also his wife PATRICIA) passed away 20 days later.
Richard and Par attended the 13th and18th reunions.
Card sent to daughter Kara. |
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MM2 65-68 |
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submitted on January 12, 2014 8:41 AM EST |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association Presidnt |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
Received notice: JOHN BARTON - RM3 (67-68)
passed away on December 19, 2013.
Card to wife (Barbara) would be appreciated.
4718 Riveride Dr. Richmond, VA 23225 |
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MM2 65-68 |
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submitted on January 9, 2014 11:45 AM EST |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
Comments: |
Reports of Death Notices just received.
William P.BEEBE - TM2.(65-67) 8/00/2013
Leona BEAUCHEMIN ( wife of Leo - BMSN 48-52) - 1/27/2013
Alice GYGER - (wife of Ed - MM3 48-50) -2/28/13
Sherwood JOHNSON -64-66 No other info known.
Our Chaplain will send card etc.
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MM2. 65-68 |
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submitted on January 6, 2014 5:12 PM EST |
Name: |
Alfred Wislon Ferguson |
Email Address: |
tvbullins@centurylink.net |
Comments: |
This is for my father..Looking for any photos from March 1951 thru 1954. |
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March 1951 -November 1955 |
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submitted on December 29, 2013 5:51 PM EST |
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John Cook |
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j9j17@yahoo.com |
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My grandfather was an original "plank hand" when the Zellars was launched in 1944. His name was Ernest Lynch. He has recently
passed away and was the most important man in the world to me. ANY information someone may have about him would be greatly
appreciated. Happy Holidays to everyone. Thanks. |
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submitted on December 23, 2013 9:51 AM EST |
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Dave Manning, |
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mannida@msn.com |
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Here's hoping the holidays bring you all happiness, good health and prosperity. A Merry Christmas to those of you who celebrate
it and all the best for the New Year. Thinking fondly of all who are no longer with us; Becky Gallagher, John Mohr,Harold
Buck, Gene Earp, Chuck Slack and many others. Rest well, friends and shipmates, you are remembered well.
Dave Manning, Chaplain |
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BM3 March 1960- Dec. 1962 |
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submitted on December 22, 2013 2:07 PM EST |
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Donald Lysell |
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dlysell@triad.rr.com |
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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all the crew who served 1961-1963 |
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RM2 1961-62 |
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submitted on December 21, 2013 5:46 PM EST |
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dizzy dean |
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i would like to take this moment to wish all the Zippin Z family a very marry CHRISTMAS , and a happy NEW YEAR. |
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E/3 SN 65-68 |
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submitted on December 11, 2013 11:12 PM EST |
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Crystal Stokes for Charles Franklin Stokes |
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clmitche223@gmail.com |
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I happened upon this website and wanted to add my father's name. If anyone remembers him, I would love to hear from you.
My father passed away in 1998 but I wanted him remembered with those who proudly served our country. |
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GM3 / 52 - 56 |
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submitted on November 29, 2013 10:59 PM EST |
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Edward Tenety |
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commish5694@yahoo.com |
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dc 5 1970-71 |
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submitted on November 24, 2013 9:13 PM EST |
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Rick Page |
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XSGTRJ@AOL.COM |
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Joined the crew June 1969 in Rota Spain from DE 1044 Brumby.Had a great time on board. She was a great Lady !!!! |
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BM3 69-70 |
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submitted on November 24, 2013 1:47 PM EST |
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Len Genis |
Email Address: |
poppa777@sbcglobal.net |
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Great time in Bellingham!! See you all when the Navy invades Nebraska in 2014!! |
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IC3 1967 /1968 |
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submitted on November 23, 2013 3:07 PM EST |
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Lester Sinton- Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
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It is my sad duty to post the passing of HAROLD BUCK - (Plankowner) 10/44-8/45' on Wednesay, November 20. Funeral to be held
on December 9. Details to follow. Harold was a most dedicated member of our Association - he will be fondly remembered and
greatly missed. His entire family are members and daughter, Kathy, is our Secretary/Treasurer. Card would be appreciated |
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MM2. 65-68 |
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submitted on November 22, 2013 9:24 PM EST |
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Dave Nussey |
Email Address: |
Harleynuss@charter.net |
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Just got off the phone with Jack Cade, Julia had an operation this past Monday 11/18/2013, she came home today and is doing
good. She told me "she feels blessed". I told Jack to take good care of his patient during her recovery time. Cards and well
wishes I'm sure would be appreciated.
Dave Nussey |
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SFP/3 Sept.'66- Sept.'68 |
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submitted on November 21, 2013 7:39 PM EST |
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Pat dougherty |
Email Address: |
pdougherty77@yahoo.com |
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Just wanted to take time to thank Mark and Kathy and the rest of the Buck family for the awesome reunion we had in Billingham.
getting together with all of our friends and shipmates was was just wonderful. I'ii never forget the dinner cruise. What a
beautiful way to end the day. Perfect weather, the sunset, water like like glass, and Paul Gowen and Rocky Valdez singing
all those great old tunes. I wish everyone could have been there. I hope Howard is doing better, we all missed him a lot.
I am looking forward to next year. If you have'nt caught Les and me doing the strange and wonderfull raffle bit, well you
should. Hope to see some new faces next year. Russ and Anna you are in our thoughts, and we hope to see you soon. |
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Bt2. 64-66 |
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submitted on November 20, 2013 8:20 PM EST |
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Robert Elston |
Email Address: |
notsle1bob2@aol.com |
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Joined the Zellars July 1966 and was transferred in 1967 to the Bronson
I have searched for info about the NATO ceremony we were in when BERMUDA joined NATO |
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EM3 |
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submitted on November 11, 2013 9:52 PM EST |
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Rocky Valdez |
Email Address: |
rockyvaldez4@gmail.com |
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Happy Veteran's Day Shipmates! |
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MM 3 1965-1968 |
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submitted on November 2, 2013 6:10 PM EDT |
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Marc and Kathy |
Email Address: |
flourpuss@comcast.net |
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We're working on the newsletter and hope to have that out by the end of the month. Thanks for all the positive feedback re
the Bellingham reunion. Wonderful to see everyone! |
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submitted on October 30, 2013 12:29 PM EDT |
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Joe Barbieri |
Email Address: |
barbieri6338@roadrunner.com |
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Does anyone remember a Storm where we ended up with 7 holes in the bow of the ship. I need the dates and the position of the
storm we were in. The Captain out ran the storm to get us into the port. Anyone who has any information please contact me.
I was up on the ECM deck when the storm came up the wave broke over ship hitting me knocking me down to the fantail, and
I ended up hanging on the life lines. I scrambled back up to the ECM deck, where they were hollering for me on the phones.
Any body remembering the incident Please get in touch to me.
Thank you
Joe Barbieri |
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SK3 Sept 1, 1960 to Dec 14, 1961 |
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submitted on October 22, 2013 9:08 PM EDT |
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john e marston |
Email Address: |
dorismarston@comcast.net |
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Hi everyone on the Z today is the day we were getting reading for sea after 7 months at sea cuban crisis ahead how close
we were just kids remember steve d charley god bless u all |
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TM2 2/60-10/10/63 RET.TMC 3/81 |
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submitted on October 9, 2013 2:47 PM EDT |
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Brian D. Jarvis |
Email Address: |
bjarvis300@gmail.com |
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following my grandfahters footprints across the ships he served on. Eugene M. Jarvis (senior chief) |
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submitted on October 6, 2013 8:34 PM EDT |
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Tony Bonavia |
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Tony passed away 10/2/13 in Geneva N.Y
Condolences sent to family.
Tony graduated HS in 1957, drafted by the Brooklyn Dodgers (L.A later) - then enlisted in Navy. Retired as SOC. |
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Sonarman. Dates unknown. (60-61 est.) |
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submitted on October 6, 2013 1:53 PM EDT |
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Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
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Many shipmates have asked about the photo book from the 2012 Boston reunion which was on display at the Bellingham reunion.
It costs $89 incl. shipping - great photos of the entire reunion.
If interested: Contact: priceperfect@comcast.net
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MM2. 65-68 |
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submitted on September 27, 2013 12:32 PM EDT |
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Tom Pilat |
Email Address: |
thomaspilat@aol.com |
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Thank you Marc and Kathy for a great 29th reunion in Bellingham. We had a great time, loved every moment, thanks |
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submitted on September 25, 2013 5:33 PM EDT |
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John Van Til |
Email Address: |
jvantil1810@aol.com |
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I am trying to get any information on the Zellars of when my father in law served on the ship. If anyone can help or direct
me I would appreciate it. His name was Donald Ondersma. I do not know when he served but according to his wife that was 1
of 2 ships he served on. Unfortunately he passed away just over 2 years ago. Please email me and title it Zellars so I know
not to delete the message. Thank you. |
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submitted on September 23, 2013 9:10 AM EDT |
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Howard Blessitt |
Email Address: |
zippingz@aol.com |
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Update on Howard's condition after Bi-pass surgery last month.
He is recovering really well, I'm having a problem trying to keep him off his tractor (ha-ha). He really appreciates all
the cards & phone calls.
Sorry we missed the Bellingham reunion, I know it was a good one, seeing all the posts about it. Thanks to the host and hostess.
Dot Blessitt |
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submitted on September 22, 2013 9:51 PM EDT |
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Dizzy Dean |
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Hi, to one and all its me again. Wish I could have made it to all the reunions, but family obligations keep getting in the
way. It is nice to hear that everybody had a great time. I would like to remind you all that my last year on the Zellars
was spent as a deck ape after a captin's mast for trading a case of steaks for a case of beer to the Dutch ship outboard of
us. They proved the trade,but could not that I drank it all on board, other wise they would have court martialed me. Good
thing we drank it so fast. That's why I do not recognize some of the cook's names. |
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E/3 cook striker/deck ape |
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submitted on September 19, 2013 9:14 AM EDT |
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Dave Nussey |
Email Address: |
Harleynuss@charter.net |
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Thank you Kathy and Marc for a great time in Bellingham, enjoyed shipmates, food, hotel and tours. The entertainment at the
banquet was great, songs brought back a lot of memories.
Thanks again, Diane and Dave Nussey |
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SFP/3 Sept.66- Sept.68 |
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submitted on September 18, 2013 1:23 PM EDT |
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Ray Cottini |
Email Address: |
cfd_eng68_ret@comcast.net |
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Home from the reunion, had a great time. Enjoyed everything, scenery, FOOD, great weather & enjoyed shipmates the most.
Thank you for a great job Kathy & Marc.
Send pictures (use j.peg format please)
will get some on the site. |
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SH3 4-60/10-62 |
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submitted on September 15, 2013 9:43 AM EDT |
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Kevin Davis |
Email Address: |
kevindavissr@aol.com |
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My wife and I really enjoyed the 29th reunion in Bellingham, Wa. and want to thank Hosts Kathy and Mark for a great time,
beautiful weather and awesome scenery. |
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FT3 |
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submitted on September 4, 2013 3:12 PM EDT |
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Paul Basile |
Email Address: |
baitman824@comcast.net |
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Yes David, I remember them all. I remember Demarco's mid-night spaghetti diners!!!! Dizzy and I were one the deck force together
before we moved to new jobs on the ship. |
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DK3 '67-'68 |
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submitted on September 2, 2013 11:02 PM EDT |
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David Youmans |
Email Address: |
Youmansd@aol.com |
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Everyone remembers Dizzy Dean. If he was a cook striker he would remember Frank DiMarco and his baked goodies. Along with
the Baker Boys was Gary Stetson from Bailey Island, Maine too. |
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SN 1967-1968 |
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submitted on September 2, 2013 11:00 PM EDT |
Name: |
David Youmans |
Email Address: |
Youmansd@aol.com |
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Everyone remembers Dizzy Dean. If he was a cook striker he would remember Frank DiMarco and his baked goodies. Along with
the Baker Boys was Gary Stetson from Bailey Island, Maine too. |
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SN 1967-1968 |
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submitted on August 26, 2013 1:03 PM EDT |
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Michael Dineen |
Email Address: |
mdineen@hawks.shorter.edu |
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Just a quick thank you to all that served on the USS Zellars. I just finished writing a paper on Lt. Zellars, the USS Mississippi,
and of course the USS Zellars. This site provided me with a lot of content for my paper and great to read of it's history.
Thank you (from an Army Vet!) |
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submitted on August 17, 2013 11:15 AM EDT |
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VanMater Rhodes |
Email Address: |
harmony553@verizon.net |
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My uncle, Blinn VanMater was captain,and plank holder of the Zellars. If anyone has a story about my uncle I would love to
hear it. |
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submitted on August 16, 2013 12:39 PM EDT |
Name: |
Howard Blessitt |
Email Address: |
zippingz@aol.com |
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First chance I've had to post info about Howard - he hasn't been feeling well for over a yr. - he had symptoms of a heart
attack, went to Dublin, GA VA 7-25 & 7-26 & underwent lots of tests, we stayed overnite for his monitoring,tests did not show
an attack,he was sent to VA Medical in Atlanta for a hearth cath.Cath revealed he had 5 blockages, main artery was 95% blocked,
w/4 arteries with some blockage. Quarduple by-pass surgery on Aug. 6th,no complications,lots of prayers, came home on Aug.
13, one day before his 79th birthday,he goes back to Atl. VA for a checkup w/his cardiologists team Aug 28th & may I add he
had wonderful cardiologists, great nurses & we were treated with much concern & help in the SICU from them. He is slowly
but surely recovering . Will post his progress from time to time. GOD IS GOOD!! Dot Blessitt |
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TM3 '52 - '56 |
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submitted on August 15, 2013 9:05 PM EDT |
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Rocky Valdez |
Email Address: |
rockyvaldez4@gmail.com |
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Hey musicians bring your instruments so we can have a couple of jamb sessions. See you then! RV from the Zipping Z. |
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1965-1968 MM 3 |
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submitted on August 14, 2013 8:31 AM EDT |
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Lester.Sinton -Association President |
Email Address: |
notnjs1@comcast.net |
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OOPS!! I meant to say " if you are NOT GOING TO ATTEND" send us an email to read out. |
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MM2. 65-68 |
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submitted on August 13, 2013 8:08 PM EDT |
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Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
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Reunion attendees - bring a gift for our Raffle ! Bring your Memorbilia for dsplay. If you are attending, please send me
an email with some news that I can share with your shipmates.
Kathy and Marc hav put together a great time and I m looking forward to seeing youl again. |
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MM2. 65-68 |
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submitted on August 2, 2013 9:32 AM EDT |
Name: |
Lester Sinton - Association President |
Email Address: |
notnis1@comcast.net |
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CONGRATULATIONS ON MARRIAGE!!!!
John Gallagher GMG3 (60-63) was married on October 20, 2012 to Anna.
Best wishes to them!!. |
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MM2. 65-68 |
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submitted on July 17, 2013 2:33 AM EDT |
Name: |
A. Sanford |
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chieflst307@aol.com |
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Do you have an add. for Marvin Lutz?I think he lived in N. C. |
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EN1 1956/57 |
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