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#271 From: "Braun, Carl L" <cbraun@...>
Date: Wed Nov 18, 2009 3:12 pm
Subject: FW: TAPS- I DIDN'T KNOW
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Subject: FW: TAPS- I DIDN'T KNOW

 

 

 

Subject: FW: TAPS- I DIDN'T KNOW

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

I didn't know this but am glad I found out.
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If any of you have ever been to a military funeral in which taps was played; this brings out a new meaning of it.

Here is something Every American should know. Until I read this, I didn't know, but I checked it out and it's true:  

We in the   United States  have all heard the haunting song, 'Taps.' It's the song that gives us the lump in our throats and usually tears in our eyes

But, do you know the story behind the song?  If not, I think you will be interested to find out about its humble beginnings.  

Reportedly, it all began in 1862 during the Civil War, when Union Army Captain Robert Ellicombe was with his men near Harrison's Landing in   Virginia  .  The Confederate Army was on the other side of the narrow strip of land.

During the night, Captain Ellicombe heard the moans of a soldier who lay severely wounded on the field.  Not knowing if it was a   Union  or Confederate soldier, the Captain decided to risk his life and bring the stricken man back for medical attention. Crawling on his stomach through the gunfire, the Captain reached the stricken soldier and began pulling him toward his encampment.  

When the Captain finally reached his own lines, he discovered it was actually a Confederate soldier, but the soldier was dead.  

The Captain lit a lantern and suddenly caught his breath and went numb with shock.  In the dim light, he saw the face of the soldier. It was his own son. The boy had been studying music in the South when the war broke out.  Without telling his father, the boy enlisted in the Confederate Army.  

The following morning, heartbroken, the father asked permission of his superiors to give his son a full military burial, despite his enemy status. His request was only partially granted.

The Captain had asked if he could have a group of Army band members play a funeral dirge for his son at the funeral.  

The request was turned down since the soldier was a Confederate.  

But, out of respect for the father, they did say they could give him only one musician.

The Captain chose a bugler.  He asked the bugler to play a series of musical notes he had found on a piece of paper in the pocket of the dead youth's uniform.  

This wish was granted.  

The haunting melody, we now know as 'Taps' used at military funerals was born.  

The words are:

Day is done.
Gone the sun.
From the lakes
 
From the hills.
 
From the sky.
All is well.  
Safely rest.  
God is nigh.


Fading light.
Dims the sight.

And a star.
Gems the sky.

Gleaming bright.
 
From afar.
 
Drawing nigh.
 
Falls the night.


Thanks and praise.
 
For our days.
 
Neath the sun
 
Neath the stars.
 
Neath the sky

As we go.
This we know.
 
God is nigh


I too have felt the chills while listening to 'Taps' but I have never seen all the words to the song until now.  I didn't even know there was more than one verse .  I also never knew the story behind the song and I didn't know if you had either so I thought I'd pass it along.  

I now have an even deeper respect for the song than I did before.  

Remember Those Lost and Harmed While Serving Their Country

 

Also Remember Those Who Have Served And Returned; and for those presently serving in the Armed Forces.

Please send this on after a short prayer.

Make this a Prayer wheel for our soldiers...please don't break it .    

  I didn't!

 

 

 


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#270 From: "rudder73" <rudder73@...>
Date: Wed Sep 30, 2009 6:25 am
Subject: Forgot to add these question's
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Why were the current crop of officials in such a big hurry to sink every one of
the Spruance class as fast as they could? Other than the Kidd's is there a
survivor of the class? I've heard that Spruance was supposed to be saved, but I
heard it was sunk also.

Why were none of them scrapped like so many other classes?

#269 From: "rudder73" <rudder73@...>
Date: Wed Sep 30, 2009 6:17 am
Subject: Elliot Upgrades
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Compared to the original build I have a picture of her before she became fish
food. I have a few questions for the later shipmates:

What is the dome over the stbd side windtunnel
What is that dome next to the stack for MER1 on a little platform?

What is that funny looking thing mounted on the stbd fantail? Launcher of some
kind? Sure hope there was a turret lockout to prevent MT 52 from shooting it.

Was TASS ever mounted on her?

#268 From: "jeepthrlzz" <chrisjohnsonnyc@...>
Date: Fri Sep 25, 2009 4:01 pm
Subject: USS Independence LCS-2
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#267 From: <cpineda@...>
Date: Wed Sep 23, 2009 3:27 pm
Subject: Re: One of the last shots of Elliot
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Hi again ALL: Your are right about about the historians. They used to call them
"technical advisers: to ensure that had thier "poop" together. In the movie
"THIRTEEN DAYS" with Kevin Costner, about the Cuban Missle Crises  It Shows USS
Sylvania ASF2. I am a plank owner in that ship commisioned on July 12, 1964 in
Long Beach, Ca. Almost 24 months after the fact. I served in
USS Okanogan APA 220 from Oct '61 to Sep 63 & participated in that "Expedition"
transporting recon. units from Pendelton, Ca. through the Panama Canal to GITMO
& then to Vieques Island (PR).
We returned to Long Beach just in time for Christmas. Of course you won't see
the "OKIE" in that one. Another example is the COB on the American "BOAT" was
wearing scrabbled eggs on his Ball cab.
Terrible thing when all You is CRITIQUE when we get old & decrepit. One thing I
noticed in ALL of the POST/NAVAL TIME SAILORS wheather retarded or otherwise
even if your only did four, We are All
Local Boys DONE GOOD. I have  a real good MARINE neighbor to whom I referred
only once as an EX-MARINE & He promtly stated that once a MARINE always a Marine
I guess we're ALL SAILORS. May You continue to Prosper with E-Nine in the
Heavens GOOD COUNSEL & GUIDANCE. (Pardon the semblance of
irreverce none intended).
--
Cipriano and Ruth

---- rudder73 <rudder73@...> wrote:
> I recently watched the newest movie 'Pearl Harbor' and to my amazement I saw
967 in a line of spru cans tied up at pearl. I guess the movie historians were
shooting that movie on the cheap. Some of the fireworks were staged on those old
ships.
>

#266 From: "Robert Yeaman" <roberty@...>
Date: Tue Sep 22, 2009 1:45 am
Subject: Re: CourageHonorIntegrity cold war
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CP, good to hear you are doing well, you need to get on that computer a little more and stay in touch

Bob

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From: CourageHonorIntegrity@yahoogroups.com <CourageHonorIntegrity@yahoogroups.com>
To: CourageHonorIntegrity@yahoogroups.com <CourageHonorIntegrity@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Mon Sep 21 06:08:21 2009
Subject: Re: [CourageHonorIntegrity] CourageHonorIntegrity cold war

 

Chief Pineda...I remember you and coincidentally I grew up not far from Converse and went to a brand new Samuel Clemens High in Shertz. My dad was stationed at Randolf AFB for 10 years. I was there from 64-75.
 
Congrats on the degree...I can relate to the dedication it takes at that age to do it. After the Navy I finally grew up; then I sought higher a education, getting my degree from Auburn at the age of 35. Unlike a lot of the guys in the service at that time...the Navy was for me just a stepping stone from poverty/homelessness to a better way of life. I just wanted to do my time and get out. I was young and pretty stupid, and I regret some of the things I did or didn't do, but I wouldn't trade the memories for anything. 
 
Franklin 

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From: cpineda@satx.rr.com <cpineda@satx.rr.com>
Subject: Re: [CourageHonorIntegrity] CourageHonorIntegrity cold war
To: CourageHonorIntegrity@yahoogroups.com
Cc: "Bearhaven" <bearhaven@cox.net>
Date: Sunday, September 20, 2009, 3:51 PM

 
I don't do much E-mailing but the Ltgj Bender I remember that He had family in San Antonio. I live in Converse,tx. When Frank Struse passed away I visited briefly with Retired Master Chief Simpson,
Carl Braun, Ron West & someone mentioned that LCDR Bachlund had passed away But do not know for sure. I learned a lot from both LCDR Bachlund % Ltjg Bender. I get embarrassed now when I think about the list of books I had read & showed it to someone in the Logroom. Mr. Bachlund later "invited" me to his stateroom where in the limited space He had copies of most of the books written by Peter Druker the "Management Guro". Needless To say I ate my humble pie. After retiring
I earned an undergraduate degree From "Sweet Sue" Southwest Texas State Univ. in 1981 at the Young
age of 44, now nearing my 72nd yr (Sept 26) I regret not having gone further in studying; However
I fill most of my "free" time reading any good book I can get. This summer we took the AMTRAC to
St. Louis & I managed to get through UNCLE TOM'S CABIN, How I regret not reading it sooner.
Take Care
--
Cipriano and Ruth

---- Bearhaven <bearhaven@cox. net> wrote:
> Ski
>
> That would be me. I remember your ne, but am still trying to remember
> your face.
>
> I hope the years have been kind to you
>
> Thanks,
>
> Greg
>
> Gregory L. Bender, P.E.
> Vice President & Chief Engineer
> Defense Holdings, Inc. (DHi)
> The Idea Company
> 1005 N. Glebe Rd., Suite 500
> Arlington, VA 22201-5718
> 703-682-5560 x4201 (voice)
> 703-682-5562 (fax)
> 703-217-0549 (cell)
> 703-660-8448 (home)
> gbender@dh-inc. com
> www.dh-inc.com
>
> This email message and any attachments are for the sole use of the
> intended recipients and may contain proprietary and/or confidential
> information which may be priviledged or otherwise protected from
> disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended
> recipients, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy the
> original message and any copies of the message as well as any
> attachments to the original message.
>
> On Sep 16, 2009, at 10:33 PM, Michael Klopotoski <wamkm10@yahoo. com>
> wrote:
>
> > There was a LTJG Bender who was the MPA when I served on Elliot.
> > Could that be you?
> >
> > --- On Tue, 9/15/09, Bearhaven <bearhaven@cox. net> wrote:
> >
> > From: Bearhaven <bearhaven@cox. net>
> > Subject: Re: [CourageHonorIntegr ity] CourageHonorIntegri ty cold war
> > To: "CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com" <CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com
> > >
> > Cc: "<CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com>" <CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com
> > >
> > Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2009, 7:19 AM
> >
> >
> > Sorry Mike, but I don't either.
> >
> > Greg
> >
> > Gregory L. Bender, P.E.
> > Vice President & Chief Engineer
> > Defense Holdings, Inc. (DHi)
> > The Idea Company
> > 1005 N. Glebe Rd., Suite 500
> > Arlington, VA 22201-5718
> > 703-682-5560 x4201 (voice)
> > 703-682-5562 (fax)
> > 703-217-0549 (cell)
> > 703-660-8448 (home)
> > gbender@dh-inc. com
> > www.dh-inc.com
> >
> > This email message and any attachments are for the sole use of the
> > intended recipients and may contain proprietary and/or confidential
> > information which may be priviledged or otherwise protected from
> > disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the
> > intended recipients, please contact the sender by reply email and
> > destroy the original message and any copies of the message as well
> > as any attachments to the original message.
> >
> > On Sep 14, 2009, at 9:37 PM, "Robert Yeaman" <roberty@....
> > ut.us> wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> Mike, don't remember you
> >>
> >>
> >> Bob Yeaman
> >>
> >> Sent From BlackBerry Device
> >>
> >> From: CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com <CourageHonorIntegr i
> >> ty@yahoogroups. com>
> >> To: CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com <CourageHonorIntegr i
> >> ty@yahoogroups. com>
> >> Sent: Mon Sep 14 18:59:47 2009
> >> Subject: Re: [CourageHonorIntegr ity] CourageHonorIntegri ty cold war
> >>
> >>
> >> Hello shipmates. Any crew who served on Elliot during the maiden
> >> WESPAC in '79? Sure would like to hear from you.
> >>
> >> --- On Sat, 8/22/09, Thomas Carroll <tmichaeljr50@ rocketmail. com>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >> From: Thomas Carroll <tmichaeljr50@ rocketmail. com>
> >> Subject: [CourageHonorIntegr ity] CourageHonorIntegri ty cold war
> >> To: CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com
> >> Date: Saturday, August 22, 2009, 7:27 PM
> >>
> >>
> >> red october was hittin the screen when we pulled into perth...we
> >> stayed away from bombay,and karachi for obvious reasons during that
> >> small period of time....we had some confrontaions. ..we spotted a
> >> feather..forcing that commie to surface....a udeloy was being nosey
> >> on bridge to bridge...the press loves blood....humane stories like
> >> pickin up,and saving refugees lives hits the cuttin
> >> room floor...a perfect example was when dateline did a story on
> >> aids in the orient,and filmed part of our crew blitzed in thailand
> >> (it was probably oreilly back then....lol)
> >> --- On Sat, 8/22/09, bandit21_2001 <bandit21_2001@ yahoo.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> From: bandit21_2001 <bandit21_2001@ yahoo.com>
> >> Subject: [CourageHonorIntegr ity] pearl harbor
> >> To: CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com
> >> Date: Saturday, August 22, 2009, 8:23 PM
> >>
> >>
> >> iwas on elliot when pearl harbor came out we didn't get the
> >> fireworks that were there but i am trying to remember we stopped
> >> for a port visit i was on the ship when they filmed and relased the
> >> movie we went on depoyment in 98 and 2000
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
> >



#265 From: Robert Franklin <hoghappy2000@...>
Date: Mon Sep 21, 2009 12:08 pm
Subject: Re: CourageHonorIntegrity cold war
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Chief Pineda...I remember you and coincidentally I grew up not far from Converse and went to a brand new Samuel Clemens High in Shertz. My dad was stationed at Randolf AFB for 10 years. I was there from 64-75.
 
Congrats on the degree...I can relate to the dedication it takes at that age to do it. After the Navy I finally grew up; then I sought higher a education, getting my degree from Auburn at the age of 35. Unlike a lot of the guys in the service at that time...the Navy was for me just a stepping stone from poverty/homelessness to a better way of life. I just wanted to do my time and get out. I was young and pretty stupid, and I regret some of the things I did or didn't do, but I wouldn't trade the memories for anything. 
 
Franklin 

tx.rr.com> wrote:

From: cpineda@... <cpineda@...>
Subject: Re: [CourageHonorIntegrity] CourageHonorIntegrity cold war
To: CourageHonorIntegrity@yahoogroups.com
Cc: "Bearhaven" <bearhaven@...>
Date: Sunday, September 20, 2009, 3:51 PM

 
I don't do much E-mailing but the Ltgj Bender I remember that He had family in San Antonio. I live in Converse,tx. When Frank Struse passed away I visited briefly with Retired Master Chief Simpson,
Carl Braun, Ron West & someone mentioned that LCDR Bachlund had passed away But do not know for sure. I learned a lot from both LCDR Bachlund % Ltjg Bender. I get embarrassed now when I think about the list of books I had read & showed it to someone in the Logroom. Mr. Bachlund later "invited" me to his stateroom where in the limited space He had copies of most of the books written by Peter Druker the "Management Guro". Needless To say I ate my humble pie. After retiring
I earned an undergraduate degree From "Sweet Sue" Southwest Texas State Univ. in 1981 at the Young
age of 44, now nearing my 72nd yr (Sept 26) I regret not having gone further in studying; However
I fill most of my "free" time reading any good book I can get. This summer we took the AMTRAC to
St. Louis & I managed to get through UNCLE TOM'S CABIN, How I regret not reading it sooner.
Take Care
--
Cipriano and Ruth

---- Bearhaven <bearhaven@cox. net> wrote:
> Ski
>
> That would be me. I remember your ne, but am still trying to remember
> your face.
>
> I hope the years have been kind to you
>
> Thanks,
>
> Greg
>
> Gregory L. Bender, P.E.
> Vice President & Chief Engineer
> Defense Holdings, Inc. (DHi)
> The Idea Company
> 1005 N. Glebe Rd., Suite 500
> Arlington, VA 22201-5718
> 703-682-5560 x4201 (voice)
> 703-682-5562 (fax)
> 703-217-0549 (cell)
> 703-660-8448 (home)
> gbender@dh-inc. com
> www.dh-inc.com
>
> This email message and any attachments are for the sole use of the
> intended recipients and may contain proprietary and/or confidential
> information which may be priviledged or otherwise protected from
> disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended
> recipients, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy the
> original message and any copies of the message as well as any
> attachments to the original message.
>
> On Sep 16, 2009, at 10:33 PM, Michael Klopotoski <wamkm10@yahoo. com>
> wrote:
>
> > There was a LTJG Bender who was the MPA when I served on Elliot.
> > Could that be you?
> >
> > --- On Tue, 9/15/09, Bearhaven <bearhaven@cox. net> wrote:
> >
> > From: Bearhaven <bearhaven@cox. net>
> > Subject: Re: [CourageHonorIntegr ity] CourageHonorIntegri ty cold war
> > To: "CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com" <CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com
> > >
> > Cc: "<CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com>" <CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com
> > >
> > Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2009, 7:19 AM
> >
> >
> > Sorry Mike, but I don't either.
> >
> > Greg
> >
> > Gregory L. Bender, P.E.
> > Vice President & Chief Engineer
> > Defense Holdings, Inc. (DHi)
> > The Idea Company
> > 1005 N. Glebe Rd., Suite 500
> > Arlington, VA 22201-5718
> > 703-682-5560 x4201 (voice)
> > 703-682-5562 (fax)
> > 703-217-0549 (cell)
> > 703-660-8448 (home)
> > gbender@dh-inc. com
> > www.dh-inc.com
> >
> > This email message and any attachments are for the sole use of the
> > intended recipients and may contain proprietary and/or confidential
> > information which may be priviledged or otherwise protected from
> > disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the
> > intended recipients, please contact the sender by reply email and
> > destroy the original message and any copies of the message as well
> > as any attachments to the original message.
> >
> > On Sep 14, 2009, at 9:37 PM, "Robert Yeaman" <roberty@....
> > ut.us> wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> Mike, don't remember you
> >>
> >>
> >> Bob Yeaman
> >>
> >> Sent From BlackBerry Device
> >>
> >> From: CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com <CourageHonorIntegr i
> >> ty@yahoogroups. com>
> >> To: CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com <CourageHonorIntegr i
> >> ty@yahoogroups. com>
> >> Sent: Mon Sep 14 18:59:47 2009
> >> Subject: Re: [CourageHonorIntegr ity] CourageHonorIntegri ty cold war
> >>
> >>
> >> Hello shipmates. Any crew who served on Elliot during the maiden
> >> WESPAC in '79? Sure would like to hear from you.
> >>
> >> --- On Sat, 8/22/09, Thomas Carroll <tmichaeljr50@ rocketmail. com>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >> From: Thomas Carroll <tmichaeljr50@ rocketmail. com>
> >> Subject: [CourageHonorIntegr ity] CourageHonorIntegri ty cold war
> >> To: CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com
> >> Date: Saturday, August 22, 2009, 7:27 PM
> >>
> >>
> >> red october was hittin the screen when we pulled into perth...we
> >> stayed away from bombay,and karachi for obvious reasons during that
> >> small period of time....we had some confrontaions. ..we spotted a
> >> feather..forcing that commie to surface....a udeloy was being nosey
> >> on bridge to bridge...the press loves blood....humane stories like
> >> pickin up,and saving refugees lives hits the cuttin
> >> room floor...a perfect example was when dateline did a story on
> >> aids in the orient,and filmed part of our crew blitzed in thailand
> >> (it was probably oreilly back then....lol)
> >> --- On Sat, 8/22/09, bandit21_2001 <bandit21_2001@ yahoo.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> From: bandit21_2001 <bandit21_2001@ yahoo.com>
> >> Subject: [CourageHonorIntegr ity] pearl harbor
> >> To: CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com
> >> Date: Saturday, August 22, 2009, 8:23 PM
> >>
> >>
> >> iwas on elliot when pearl harbor came out we didn't get the
> >> fireworks that were there but i am trying to remember we stopped
> >> for a port visit i was on the ship when they filmed and relased the
> >> movie we went on depoyment in 98 and 2000
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
> >



#264 From: <cpineda@...>
Date: Sun Sep 20, 2009 9:07 pm
Subject: RE: Back in the day..
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Carl & All Shipmates who remember the Brown Cheif: I hope Your Son is getting on
well & safe in his deployment. I Too, take trips down memory lane often, I
remember the late equipment checks we did & the CS "Tool Inventories"  Plus
getting all the B&B 55 gal drums below. I also remember all the good times, The
times that Frank Struse stopped by when passing He thought of all  of the
Plankowners, not only the Snipes, He particularly mentioned Blyly, Pattenau,
Yeaman, Navarro,
Master Cheif Wells, All the CPO's in the GOAT LOCKER . Keep in touch & take
care.

--
Cipriano and Ruth

---- Michael Klopotoski <wamkm10@...> wrote:
> Carl (Spud)
>
> It is certainly good to hear from you. You are correct.  I am from
Pennsylvania and worked in both MERS with you and Pete.  Also worked in the oil
lab with West as well.  I remember all those days spent in Long Beach and
preparing for the LOE and OPPE.  The names you mention
(Pitkins,Bauer,Navarro,West) were great shipmates.  I left the Navy in 79 and
pursued my education under the GI bill. 
>
> --- On Wed, 9/16/09, Braun, Carl L <cbraun@...> wrote:
>
> From: Braun, Carl L <cbraun@...>
> Subject: RE: [CourageHonorIntegrity] Back in the day..
> To: CourageHonorIntegrity@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2009, 11:59 AM
>
>
>
>
>
>
>  
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>
>
>
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>
>
> It is always good to hear from old ship mates from the Elliot. I
> was a Plank owner and remembering the good times we had together. Being in
> engineering, (EMO1) forward engine room was a pleasure. Was transferred off
the
> Elliot in April 78 prior to making her first Westpac. Reading the emails you
> must have had a good time.
>
>   
>
> I remember when Mike Klopotoski reported aboard the Elliot and
> as I recall he was in aft engine room and was from Pennsylvania. Am I correct?
>
>   
>
> Also Chief Searcy, then 3rd class as I recall. We met
> again at the decommissioning of the great ship Elliot. What a sad day but
great
> memories seeing the guys again.
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>   
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> Bob Yeaman, he too was a plankowner. How are you doing, well I
> hope. I have read several email that you have written on the Elliot web site.
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> think he is one of the most caring individual I have ever met. A true friend.
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> Laurie Bauer, I have ran across him a few times since I was transferred
> off the Elliot. We do pass emails back and forth on occasions.
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> CP, what a guy, a man with the write words at the right time. He
> is another one that we have spoke over the phone as well as visited. The last
> time was in San Diego when our great friend Frank Struse passed away. Hope you
> are doing well.
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> Several other shipmates that we all keep in touch is Dan Navarro,
> Steve Peters (Pete), Dave Pitkin’s, we had a great crew. Someone
> mentioned in their email about Gurke’s Turkeys. In engineering it was “WEE
> Hours” as the ships motto was We/Ours.
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> Carl Braun
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better..even
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> ourselves Gurke's Turkeys..he knew the Capt and just shook his head..also saw
> CWO2 or 3 Dill on a CG during an UNREP as he was on the bridge learning
Conning
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> him..never say the ELLIOT again after the 1984 alongside..no longer had a
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#263 From: <cpineda@...>
Date: Sun Sep 20, 2009 8:51 pm
Subject: Re: CourageHonorIntegrity cold war
plankowner77
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I don't do much E-mailing but the Ltgj Bender I remember that He had family in
San Antonio. I live in Converse,tx. When Frank Struse passed away   I visited
briefly with Retired Master Chief Simpson,
Carl Braun, Ron West & someone mentioned that LCDR Bachlund had passed away But
do not know for sure. I learned a lot from both LCDR Bachlund % Ltjg Bender. I
get embarrassed now when I think about the list of books I had read & showed it
to someone in the Logroom. Mr. Bachlund later "invited" me to his stateroom
where in the limited space He had copies of most of the books written by Peter
Druker the "Management Guro". Needless To say I ate my humble pie. After
retiring
I earned an undergraduate degree From "Sweet Sue" Southwest Texas State Univ. in
1981 at the Young
age of 44, now nearing my 72nd yr (Sept 26) I regret not having gone further in
studying; However
I fill most of my "free" time reading any good book I can get. This summer we
took the AMTRAC to
St. Louis & I managed to get through UNCLE TOM'S CABIN, How I regret not reading
it sooner.
Take Care
--
Cipriano and Ruth

---- Bearhaven <bearhaven@...> wrote:
> Ski
>
> That would be me. I remember your ne, but am still trying to remember
> your face.
>
> I hope the years have been kind to you
>
> Thanks,
>
> Greg
>
> Gregory L. Bender, P.E.
> Vice President & Chief Engineer
> Defense Holdings, Inc. (DHi)
> The Idea Company
> 1005 N. Glebe Rd., Suite 500
> Arlington, VA 22201-5718
> 703-682-5560 x4201 (voice)
> 703-682-5562 (fax)
> 703-217-0549 (cell)
> 703-660-8448 (home)
> gbender@...
> www.dh-inc.com
>
> This email message and any attachments are for the sole use of the
> intended recipients and may contain proprietary and/or confidential
> information which may be priviledged or otherwise protected from
> disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended
> recipients, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy the
> original message and any copies of the message as well as any
> attachments to the original message.
>
> On Sep 16, 2009, at 10:33 PM, Michael Klopotoski <wamkm10@...>
> wrote:
>
> > There was a LTJG Bender who was the MPA when I served on Elliot.
> > Could that be you?
> >
> > --- On Tue, 9/15/09, Bearhaven <bearhaven@...> wrote:
> >
> > From: Bearhaven <bearhaven@...>
> > Subject: Re: [CourageHonorIntegrity] CourageHonorIntegrity cold war
> > To: "CourageHonorIntegrity@yahoogroups.com"
<CourageHonorIntegrity@yahoogroups.com
> > >
> > Cc: "<CourageHonorIntegrity@yahoogroups.com>"
<CourageHonorIntegrity@yahoogroups.com
> > >
> > Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2009, 7:19 AM
> >
> >
> > Sorry Mike, but I don't either.
> >
> > Greg
> >
> > Gregory L. Bender, P.E.
> > Vice President & Chief Engineer
> > Defense Holdings, Inc. (DHi)
> > The Idea Company
> > 1005 N. Glebe Rd., Suite 500
> > Arlington, VA 22201-5718
> > 703-682-5560 x4201 (voice)
> > 703-682-5562 (fax)
> > 703-217-0549 (cell)
> > 703-660-8448 (home)
> > gbender@dh-inc. com
> > www.dh-inc.com
> >
> > This email message and any attachments are for the sole use of the
> > intended recipients and may contain proprietary and/or confidential
> > information which may be priviledged or otherwise protected from
> > disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the
> > intended recipients, please contact the sender by reply email and
> > destroy the original message and any copies of the message as well
> > as any attachments to the original message.
> >
> > On Sep 14, 2009, at 9:37 PM, "Robert Yeaman" <roberty@....
> > ut.us> wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> Mike, don't remember you
> >>
> >>
> >> Bob Yeaman
> >>
> >> Sent From BlackBerry Device
> >>
> >> From: CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com <CourageHonorIntegri
> >> ty@yahoogroups. com>
> >> To: CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com <CourageHonorIntegri
> >> ty@yahoogroups. com>
> >> Sent: Mon Sep 14 18:59:47 2009
> >> Subject: Re: [CourageHonorIntegr ity] CourageHonorIntegri ty cold war
> >>
> >>
> >> Hello shipmates. Any crew who served on Elliot during the maiden
> >> WESPAC in '79?  Sure would like to hear from you.
> >>
> >> --- On Sat, 8/22/09, Thomas Carroll <tmichaeljr50@ rocketmail. com>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >> From: Thomas Carroll <tmichaeljr50@ rocketmail. com>
> >> Subject: [CourageHonorIntegr ity] CourageHonorIntegri ty cold war
> >> To: CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com
> >> Date: Saturday, August 22, 2009, 7:27 PM
> >>
> >>
> >> red october was hittin the screen when we pulled into perth...we
> >> stayed away from bombay,and karachi for obvious reasons during that
> >> small period of time....we had some confrontaions. ..we spotted a
> >> feather..forcing that commie to surface....a udeloy was being nosey
> >> on bridge to bridge...the press loves blood....humane stories like
> >> pickin up,and saving refugees lives hits the cuttin
> >> room floor...a perfect example was when dateline did a story on
> >> aids in the orient,and filmed part of our crew blitzed in thailand
> >> (it was probably oreilly back then....lol)
> >> --- On Sat, 8/22/09, bandit21_2001 <bandit21_2001@ yahoo.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> From: bandit21_2001 <bandit21_2001@ yahoo.com>
> >> Subject: [CourageHonorIntegr ity] pearl harbor
> >> To: CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com
> >> Date: Saturday, August 22, 2009, 8:23 PM
> >>
> >>
> >> iwas on elliot when pearl harbor came out we didn't get the
> >> fireworks that were there but i am trying to remember we stopped
> >> for a port visit i was on the ship when they filmed and relased the
> >> movie we went on depoyment in 98 and 2000
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
> >

#262 From: Philip Hruska <philiphruska@...>
Date: Sat Sep 19, 2009 8:29 pm
Subject: Re: Re: CourageHonorIntegrity cold war
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On February 16, 1979 Commander Donald L. Gurke transferred responsibility and accountability for Elliot and her crew to Commander Stephen S. Clarey.  This was right before the maiden deployment (WESTPAC) which began on February 21.
Elliot was flagship for Destroyer Squadron 31 commanded by Captain John Poindexter.
 
Along with Elliot were other ships in Carrier Battle Group (TG 37.9): USS Ranger, USS Buchanan, USS Brooke, USS Downes, USS Camden and USS Mauna Kea. Embarked onboard were airdales for HSL 33 Detachment 1, with LCDR Michael Coumatos as officer-in-charge.

--- On Sat, 9/19/09, Michael Klopotoski <wamkm10@...> wrote:

From: Michael Klopotoski <wamkm10@...>
Subject: Re: [CourageHonorIntegrity] Re: CourageHonorIntegrity cold war
To: CourageHonorIntegrity@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2009, 9:39 AM

 
I remember Budzitowski.  I may have been the original Ski, however there was another ski who worked in A gang by the name of Yankosky.  I am not so sure of me being a quiet one.  I also recall the change of command ceremony when Gurke left and the new Captain ( can't recall his name)  took over.  Thanks.

--- On Thu, 9/17/09, Chocklad <jrichards16@ hotmail.com> wrote:

From: Chocklad <jrichards16@ hotmail.com>
Subject: [CourageHonorIntegr ity] Re: CourageHonorIntegri ty cold war
To: CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com
Date: Thursday, September 17, 2009, 2:41 PM

 
Right you are Mike!
I believe Budzitowski inherited "Ski" after you left. I guess you were kind of a quiet one. Some of our rowdier characters include Pete, Huey, Mulder - and the likes! Ok guys, looks like we forgot a old shipmate too soon. Let's give him a hearty bear hug!! :-)

--- In CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com, Michael Klopotoski <wamkm10@... > wrote:
>
> Searcy,
>
> I remember you. You were assigned to the Log Room as the YN.  I could tell you that LCDR Bachlund was the EO when I came aboard.  I was assigned to MERS 1 and 2.  The reason why I am not in the cruise book is because I left the ship while she was in Subic Bay, PI before the cruise was completed. This was in August of 79 and I seperated from the Navy in Sept. 79.  I was known as SKI and remember Carl "Spud" Braun, Cheif Bauer, Cheif Pineda, etc. Proof enough?
>
> --- On Tue, 9/15/09, jrichards40 <jrichards16@ ...> wrote:
>
> From: jrichards40 <jrichards16@ ...>
> Subject: [CourageHonorIntegr ity] Re: CourageHonorIntegri ty cold war
> To: CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com
> Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2009, 10:09 PM
>
>
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>
>
>
>  
>
>
>
>
>
> Well Mike, those of us saying "We don't remember you" are obviously those who were on ELLIOT on her maiden WESTPAC voyage. Perth was on the schedule but was pulled. I was a YN on there and remember most names from the original crew. Your's isn't one of them. Could it be you want to ask something about that trip even though you weren't on the ELLIOT then??
>
>
>
> James Searcy
>
>
>
> --- In CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com, Michael Klopotoski <wamkm10@ > wrote:
>
> >
>
> > Hello shipmates. Any crew who served on Elliot during the maiden WESPAC in '79?  Sure would like to hear from you. 
>
> >
>
> > --- On Sat, 8/22/09, Thomas Carroll <tmichaeljr50@ ...> wrote:
>
> >
>
> > From: Thomas Carroll <tmichaeljr50@ ...>
>
> > Subject: [CourageHonorIntegr ity] CourageHonorIntegri ty cold war
>
> > To: CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com
>
> > Date: Saturday, August 22, 2009, 7:27 PM
>
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> > red october was hittin the screen when we pulled into perth...we stayed away from bombay,and karachi for obvious reasons during that small period of time....we had some confrontaions. ..we spotted a feather..forcing that commie to surface....a udeloy was being nosey on bridge to bridge...the press loves blood....humane stories like pickin up,and saving refugees lives hits the cuttin
>
> > room floor...a perfect example was when dateline did a story on aids in the orient,and filmed part of our crew blitzed in thailand (it was probably oreilly back then....lol)
>
> > --- On Sat, 8/22/09, bandit21_2001 <bandit21_2001@ yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> >
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> >
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> > From: bandit21_2001 <bandit21_2001@ yahoo.com>
>
> > Subject: [CourageHonorIntegr ity] pearl harbor
>
> > To: CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com
>
> > Date: Saturday, August 22, 2009, 8:23 PM
>
> >
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> >
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> >  
>
> >
>
> > iwas on elliot when pearl harbor came out we didn't get the fireworks that were there but i am trying to remember we stopped for a port visit i was on the ship when they filmed and relased the movie we went on depoyment in 98 and 2000
>
> >
>



#261 From: Michael Klopotoski <wamkm10@...>
Date: Sat Sep 19, 2009 1:46 pm
Subject: Re: CourageHonorIntegrity cold war [5 Attachments]
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I did not think we were going to make it to Clark AFB alive!  How about the trip on that school bus through all the mountain roads.  The one thing I will never forget is when that drunken kid stood up and started pissing right in the terminal.  Do you remember that?  You and I looked at each other and shared the same reaction......I'm short and ain't getting involved.  LOL  They did not forget my NEF medal on my 214.  It qualified me for membership in the VFW.

--- On Thu, 9/17/09, Robert Franklin <hoghappy2000@...> wrote:

From: Robert Franklin <hoghappy2000@...>
Subject: Re: [CourageHonorIntegrity] CourageHonorIntegrity cold war [5 Attachments]
To: CourageHonorIntegrity@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, September 17, 2009, 8:06 AM

 

Ski,
I departed Elliot the same time as you after reporting aboard in 76 in San Diego before commisioning and I'm doing good...remember the trip to Clark and the volcano? I was the redhead always fishing...the deck apes loved me...and I got big paid back big time at the equater crossing...gee Shultz....it was just a little shaving cream in the rack...lol
 
I bet they can't beat ya with fire hoses like that anymore. Man I was black and blue. The kinder gentler Navy is here now.
 
I attached a couple of pics. One is out of my commisioning book of FOX Div. where I was before the the switch to G Div.
 
I took some great pics of the Minsk and like you was on board for all the hot boring part of that cruise but missing the fun parts over the last month or so. I have to wonder why, like everyone else, I was handed a Expeditionary Medal for all the fun in the Indian Ocean but it was left off my 214...guess I pissed off a 0 cause I declined to extend my enlistment to finish the cruise. Oh well...it don't matter!
 
Franklin
 


--- On Wed, 9/16/09, Michael Klopotoski <wamkm10@yahoo. com> wrote:

From: Michael Klopotoski <wamkm10@yahoo. com>
Subject: Re: [CourageHonorIntegr ity] CourageHonorIntegri ty cold war
To: CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com
Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2009, 9:08 PM

 
I know you remember me.  We spent time in the PI waiting for the flight to CONUS to separate from the Navy.  I'm fine, how about yourself?

--- On Tue, 9/15/09, Robert Franklin <hoghappy2000@ yahoo.com> wrote:

From: Robert Franklin <hoghappy2000@ yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [CourageHonorIntegr ity] CourageHonorIntegri ty cold war
To: CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com
Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2009, 7:42 AM

 
Yo...what's up mate?
 
Robert Franklin Gmm2

--- On Mon, 9/14/09, Michael Klopotoski <wamkm10@yahoo. com> wrote:

From: Michael Klopotoski <wamkm10@yahoo. com>
Subject: Re: [CourageHonorIntegr ity] CourageHonorIntegri ty cold war
To: CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com
Date: Monday, September 14, 2009, 7:59 PM

 
Hello shipmates. Any crew who served on Elliot during the maiden WESPAC in '79?  Sure would like to hear from you. 

--- On Sat, 8/22/09, Thomas Carroll <tmichaeljr50@ rocketmail. com> wrote:

From: Thomas Carroll <tmichaeljr50@ rocketmail. com>
Subject: [CourageHonorIntegr ity] CourageHonorIntegri ty cold war
To: CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com
Date: Saturday, August 22, 2009, 7:27 PM

 
red october was hittin the screen when we pulled into perth...we stayed away from bombay,and karachi for obvious reasons during that small period of time....we had some confrontaions. ..we spotted a feather..forcing that commie to surface....a udeloy was being nosey on bridge to bridge...the press loves blood....humane stories like pickin up,and saving refugees lives hits the cuttin
room floor...a perfect example was when dateline did a story on aids in the orient,and filmed part of our crew blitzed in thailand (it was probably oreilly back then....lol)
--- On Sat, 8/22/09, bandit21_2001 <bandit21_2001@ yahoo.com> wrote:

From: bandit21_2001 <bandit21_2001@ yahoo.com>
Subject: [CourageHonorIntegr ity] pearl harbor
To: CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com
Date: Saturday, August 22, 2009, 8:23 PM

 
iwas on elliot when pearl harbor came out we didn't get the fireworks that were there but i am trying to remember we stopped for a port visit i was on the ship when they filmed and relased the movie we went on depoyment in 98 and 2000








#260 From: Michael Klopotoski <wamkm10@...>
Date: Sat Sep 19, 2009 1:39 pm
Subject: Re: Re: CourageHonorIntegrity cold war
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I remember Budzitowski.  I may have been the original Ski, however there was another ski who worked in A gang by the name of Yankosky.  I am not so sure of me being a quiet one.  I also recall the change of command ceremony when Gurke left and the new Captain ( can't recall his name)  took over.  Thanks.

--- On Thu, 9/17/09, Chocklad <jrichards16@...> wrote:

From: Chocklad <jrichards16@...>
Subject: [CourageHonorIntegrity] Re: CourageHonorIntegrity cold war
To: CourageHonorIntegrity@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, September 17, 2009, 2:41 PM

 

Right you are Mike!
I believe Budzitowski inherited "Ski" after you left. I guess you were kind of a quiet one. Some of our rowdier characters include Pete, Huey, Mulder - and the likes! Ok guys, looks like we forgot a old shipmate too soon. Let's give him a hearty bear hug!! :-)

--- In CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com, Michael Klopotoski <wamkm10@... > wrote:
>
> Searcy,
>
> I remember you. You were assigned to the Log Room as the YN.  I could tell you that LCDR Bachlund was the EO when I came aboard.  I was assigned to MERS 1 and 2.  The reason why I am not in the cruise book is because I left the ship while she was in Subic Bay, PI before the cruise was completed. This was in August of 79 and I seperated from the Navy in Sept. 79.  I was known as SKI and remember Carl "Spud" Braun, Cheif Bauer, Cheif Pineda, etc. Proof enough?
>
> --- On Tue, 9/15/09, jrichards40 <jrichards16@ ...> wrote:
>
> From: jrichards40 <jrichards16@ ...>
> Subject: [CourageHonorIntegr ity] Re: CourageHonorIntegri ty cold war
> To: CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com
> Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2009, 10:09 PM
>
>
>
>
>
>
>  
>
>
>
>
>
> Well Mike, those of us saying "We don't remember you" are obviously those who were on ELLIOT on her maiden WESTPAC voyage. Perth was on the schedule but was pulled. I was a YN on there and remember most names from the original crew. Your's isn't one of them. Could it be you want to ask something about that trip even though you weren't on the ELLIOT then??
>
>
>
> James Searcy
>
>
>
> --- In CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com, Michael Klopotoski <wamkm10@ > wrote:
>
> >
>
> > Hello shipmates. Any crew who served on Elliot during the maiden WESPAC in '79?  Sure would like to hear from you. 
>
> >
>
> > --- On Sat, 8/22/09, Thomas Carroll <tmichaeljr50@ ...> wrote:
>
> >
>
> > From: Thomas Carroll <tmichaeljr50@ ...>
>
> > Subject: [CourageHonorIntegr ity] CourageHonorIntegri ty cold war
>
> > To: CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com
>
> > Date: Saturday, August 22, 2009, 7:27 PM
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> > red october was hittin the screen when we pulled into perth...we stayed away from bombay,and karachi for obvious reasons during that small period of time....we had some confrontaions. ..we spotted a feather..forcing that commie to surface....a udeloy was being nosey on bridge to bridge...the press loves blood....humane stories like pickin up,and saving refugees lives hits the cuttin
>
> > room floor...a perfect example was when dateline did a story on aids in the orient,and filmed part of our crew blitzed in thailand (it was probably oreilly back then....lol)
>
> > --- On Sat, 8/22/09, bandit21_2001 <bandit21_2001@ yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> >
>
> >
>
> > From: bandit21_2001 <bandit21_2001@ yahoo.com>
>
> > Subject: [CourageHonorIntegr ity] pearl harbor
>
> > To: CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com
>
> > Date: Saturday, August 22, 2009, 8:23 PM
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> >
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> >
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> >  
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> >
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> > iwas on elliot when pearl harbor came out we didn't get the fireworks that were there but i am trying to remember we stopped for a port visit i was on the ship when they filmed and relased the movie we went on depoyment in 98 and 2000
>
> >
>



#259 From: "Robert Yeaman" <roberty@...>
Date: Fri Sep 18, 2009 4:05 am
Subject: Re: Hello Ski..
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John Strait has all the experience of reunions, go for it John

Sent From BlackBerry Device


From: CourageHonorIntegrity@yahoogroups.com <CourageHonorIntegrity@yahoogroups.com>
To: CourageHonorIntegrity@yahoogroups.com <CourageHonorIntegrity@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thu Sep 17 22:01:34 2009
Subject: Re: [CourageHonorIntegrity] Hello Ski..

 

hi
 
phil sharp?  i caught the ship in subic   reported aboard as a first class signalman--dont know if you remember me but i do remember you
 
john

--- On Thu, 9/17/09, usnfrbret <usnfrbret@yahoo.com> wrote:

From: usnfrbret <usnfrbret@yahoo.com>
Subject: [CourageHonorIntegrity] Hello Ski..
To: CourageHonorIntegrity@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, September 17, 2009, 1:56 PM

 
I too must throw in my ditty bag of forgetfulness. .and since you did not come to mind I assure you that it must have been because you were a good guy..never went to Captain's Mast or got on my "naughty list"..I do remember Budzitowski and if you replaced him then a "Ski" for another was a good deal..welcome back to fold..Phil Sharp MA1..at the time..and found out that I made Chief when we were in Subic and you left the ship..guess I forgot you leaving as something else was on my mind..



#258 From: John Strait <sigss@...>
Date: Fri Sep 18, 2009 4:01 am
Subject: Re: Hello Ski..
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hi
 
phil sharp?  i caught the ship in subic   reported aboard as a first class signalman--dont know if you remember me but i do remember you
 
john

--- On Thu, 9/17/09, usnfrbret <usnfrbret@...> wrote:

From: usnfrbret <usnfrbret@...>
Subject: [CourageHonorIntegrity] Hello Ski..
To: CourageHonorIntegrity@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, September 17, 2009, 1:56 PM

 
I too must throw in my ditty bag of forgetfulness. .and since you did not come to mind I assure you that it must have been because you were a good guy..never went to Captain's Mast or got on my "naughty list"..I do remember Budzitowski and if you replaced him then a "Ski" for another was a good deal..welcome back to fold..Phil Sharp MA1..at the time..and found out that I made Chief when we were in Subic and you left the ship..guess I forgot you leaving as something else was on my mind..



#257 From: "Robert Yeaman" <roberty@...>
Date: Fri Sep 18, 2009 1:32 am
Subject: Re: Hello Ski..
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Ok Ski, your onboard. :)

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To: CourageHonorIntegrity@yahoogroups.com <CourageHonorIntegrity@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thu Sep 17 14:56:29 2009
Subject: [CourageHonorIntegrity] Hello Ski..

 

I too must throw in my ditty bag of forgetfulness..and since you did not come to mind I assure you that it must have been because you were a good guy..never went to Captain's Mast or got on my "naughty list"..I do remember Budzitowski and if you replaced him then a "Ski" for another was a good deal..welcome back to fold..Phil Sharp MA1..at the time..and found out that I made Chief when we were in Subic and you left the ship..guess I forgot you leaving as something else was on my mind..


#256 From: "jeepthrlzz" <chrisjohnsonnyc@...>
Date: Thu Sep 17, 2009 9:14 pm
Subject: Another Link to find more buddies
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Don't know if anyone else has heard of this link, but it was passed to me, so I
am passing it on to you.

www.TogetherWeServed.com

#255 From: "usnfrbret" <usnfrbret@...>
Date: Thu Sep 17, 2009 8:56 pm
Subject: Hello Ski..
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I too must throw in my ditty bag of forgetfulness..and since you did not come to
mind I assure you that it must have been because you were a good guy..never went
to Captain's Mast or got on my "naughty list"..I do remember Budzitowski and if
you replaced him then a "Ski" for another was a good deal..welcome back to
fold..Phil Sharp MA1..at the time..and found out that I made Chief when we were
in Subic and you left the ship..guess I forgot you leaving as something else was
on my mind..

#254 From: "Chocklad" <jrichards16@...>
Date: Thu Sep 17, 2009 6:41 pm
Subject: Re: CourageHonorIntegrity cold war
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Right you are Mike!
I believe Budzitowski inherited "Ski" after you left. I guess you were kind of a
quiet one. Some of our rowdier characters include Pete, Huey, Mulder - and the
likes!  Ok guys, looks like we forgot a old shipmate too soon. Let's give him a
hearty bear hug!!   :-)

--- In CourageHonorIntegrity@yahoogroups.com, Michael Klopotoski <wamkm10@...>
wrote:
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> Searcy,
>
> I remember you. You were assigned to the Log Room as the YN. I could tell you
that LCDR Bachlund was the EO when I came aboard. I was assigned to MERS 1 and
2. The reason why I am not in the cruise book is because I left the ship while
she was in Subic Bay, PI before the cruise was completed. This was in August of
79 and I seperated from the Navy in Sept. 79. I was known as SKI and remember
Carl "Spud" Braun, Cheif Bauer, Cheif Pineda, etc. Proof enough?
>
> --- On Tue, 9/15/09, jrichards40 <jrichards16@...> wrote:
>
> From: jrichards40 <jrichards16@...>
> Subject: [CourageHonorIntegrity] Re: CourageHonorIntegrity cold war
> To: CourageHonorIntegrity@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2009, 10:09 PM
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obviously those who were on ELLIOT on her maiden WESTPAC voyage. Perth was on
the schedule but was pulled. I was a YN on there and remember most names from
the original crew. Your's isn't one of them. Could it be you want to ask
something about that trip even though you weren't on the ELLIOT then??
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'79? Sure would like to hear from you.
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> > --- On Sat, 8/22/09, Thomas Carroll <tmichaeljr50@ ...> wrote:
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> > Subject: [CourageHonorIntegr ity] CourageHonorIntegri ty cold war
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perth...we stayed away from bombay,and karachi for obvious reasons during that
small period of time....we had some confrontaions. ..we spotted a
feather..forcing that commie to surface....a udeloy was being nosey on bridge to
bridge...the press loves blood....humane stories like pickin up,and saving
refugees lives hits the cuttin
>
> > room floor...a perfect example was when dateline did a story on aids in the
orient,and filmed part of our crew blitzed in thailand (it was probably oreilly
back then....lol)
>
> > --- On Sat, 8/22/09, bandit21_2001 <bandit21_2001@ yahoo.com> wrote:
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> > Subject: [CourageHonorIntegr ity] pearl harbor
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> > To: CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com
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were there but i am trying to remember we stopped for a port visit i was on the
ship when they filmed and relased the movie we went on depoyment in 98 and 2000
>
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>

#253 From: Robert Franklin <hoghappy2000@...>
Date: Thu Sep 17, 2009 12:06 pm
Subject: Re: CourageHonorIntegrity cold war
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Ski,
I departed Elliot the same time as you after reporting aboard in 76 in San Diego before commisioning and I'm doing good...remember the trip to Clark and the volcano? I was the redhead always fishing...the deck apes loved me...and I got big paid back big time at the equater crossing...gee Shultz...it was just a little shaving cream in the rack...lol
 
I bet they can't beat ya with fire hoses like that anymore. Man I was black and blue. The kinder gentler Navy is here now.
 
I attached a couple of pics. One is out of my commisioning book of FOX Div. where I was before the the switch to G Div.
 
I took some great pics of the Minsk and like you was on board for all the hot boring part of that cruise but missing the fun parts over the last month or so. I have to wonder why, like everyone else, I was handed a Expeditionary Medal for all the fun in the Indian Ocean but it was left off my 214...guess I pissed off a 0 cause I declined to extend my enlistment to finish the cruise. Oh well...it don't matter!
 
Franklin
 


--- On Wed, 9/16/09, Michael Klopotoski <wamkm10@...> wrote:

From: Michael Klopotoski <wamkm10@...>
Subject: Re: [CourageHonorIntegrity] CourageHonorIntegrity cold war
To: CourageHonorIntegrity@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2009, 9:08 PM

 
I know you remember me.  We spent time in the PI waiting for the flight to CONUS to separate from the Navy.  I'm fine, how about yourself?

--- On Tue, 9/15/09, Robert Franklin <hoghappy2000@ yahoo.com> wrote:

From: Robert Franklin <hoghappy2000@ yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [CourageHonorIntegr ity] CourageHonorIntegri ty cold war
To: CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com
Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2009, 7:42 AM

 
Yo...what's up mate?
 
Robert Franklin Gmm2

--- On Mon, 9/14/09, Michael Klopotoski <wamkm10@yahoo. com> wrote:

From: Michael Klopotoski <wamkm10@yahoo. com>
Subject: Re: [CourageHonorIntegr ity] CourageHonorIntegri ty cold war
To: CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com
Date: Monday, September 14, 2009, 7:59 PM

 
Hello shipmates. Any crew who served on Elliot during the maiden WESPAC in '79?  Sure would like to hear from you. 

--- On Sat, 8/22/09, Thomas Carroll <tmichaeljr50@ rocketmail. com> wrote:

From: Thomas Carroll <tmichaeljr50@ rocketmail. com>
Subject: [CourageHonorIntegr ity] CourageHonorIntegri ty cold war
To: CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com
Date: Saturday, August 22, 2009, 7:27 PM

 
red october was hittin the screen when we pulled into perth...we stayed away from bombay,and karachi for obvious reasons during that small period of time....we had some confrontaions. ..we spotted a feather..forcing that commie to surface....a udeloy was being nosey on bridge to bridge...the press loves blood....humane stories like pickin up,and saving refugees lives hits the cuttin
room floor...a perfect example was when dateline did a story on aids in the orient,and filmed part of our crew blitzed in thailand (it was probably oreilly back then....lol)
--- On Sat, 8/22/09, bandit21_2001 <bandit21_2001@ yahoo.com> wrote:

From: bandit21_2001 <bandit21_2001@ yahoo.com>
Subject: [CourageHonorIntegr ity] pearl harbor
To: CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com
Date: Saturday, August 22, 2009, 8:23 PM

 
iwas on elliot when pearl harbor came out we didn't get the fireworks that were there but i am trying to remember we stopped for a port visit i was on the ship when they filmed and relased the movie we went on depoyment in 98 and 2000







5 of 5 Photo(s)


#252 From: Bearhaven <bearhaven@...>
Date: Thu Sep 17, 2009 9:09 am
Subject: Re: CourageHonorIntegrity cold war
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Ski

That would be me. I remember your ne, but am still trying to remember your face. 

I hope the years have been kind to you

Thanks,

Greg

Gregory L. Bender, P.E. 
Vice President & Chief Engineer
Defense Holdings, Inc. (DHi)
The Idea Company
1005 N. Glebe Rd., Suite 500
Arlington, VA 22201-5718
703-682-5560 x4201 (voice)
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On Sep 16, 2009, at 10:33 PM, Michael Klopotoski <wamkm10@...> wrote:

 

There was a LTJG Bender who was the MPA when I served on Elliot.  Could that be you?

--- On Tue, 9/15/09, Bearhaven <bearhaven@cox.net> wrote:

From: Bearhaven <bearhaven@cox.net>
Subject: Re: [CourageHonorIntegrity] CourageHonorIntegrity cold war
To: "CourageHonorIntegrity@yahoogroups.com" <CourageHonorIntegrity@yahoogroups.com>
Cc: "<CourageHonorIntegrity@yahoogroups.com>" <CourageHonorIntegrity@yahoogroups.com>
Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2009, 7:19 AM

 

Sorry Mike, but I don't either. 

Greg

Gregory L. Bender, P.E. 
Vice President & Chief Engineer
Defense Holdings, Inc. (DHi)
The Idea Company
1005 N. Glebe Rd., Suite 500
Arlington, VA 22201-5718
703-682-5560 x4201 (voice)
703-682-5562 (fax)
703-217-0549 (cell)
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On Sep 14, 2009, at 9:37 PM, "Robert Yeaman" <roberty@.... ut.us> wrote:

 

Mike, don't remember you


Bob Yeaman

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From: CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com <CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com>
To: CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com <CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com>
Sent: Mon Sep 14 18:59:47 2009
Subject: Re: [CourageHonorIntegr ity] CourageHonorIntegri ty cold war

 

Hello shipmates. Any crew who served on Elliot during the maiden WESPAC in '79?  Sure would like to hear from you. 

--- On Sat, 8/22/09, Thomas Carroll <tmichaeljr50@ rocketmail. com> wrote:

From: Thomas Carroll <tmichaeljr50@ rocketmail. com>
Subject: [CourageHonorIntegr ity] CourageHonorIntegri ty cold war
To: CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com
Date: Saturday, August 22, 2009, 7:27 PM

 

red october was hittin the screen when we pulled into perth...we stayed away from bombay,and karachi for obvious reasons during that small period of time....we had some confrontaions. ..we spotted a feather..forcing that commie to surface....a udeloy was being nosey on bridge to bridge...the press loves blood....humane stories like pickin up,and saving refugees lives hits the cuttin
room floor...a perfect example was when dateline did a story on aids in the orient,and filmed part of our crew blitzed in thailand (it was probably oreilly back then....lol)
--- On Sat, 8/22/09, bandit21_2001 <bandit21_2001@ yahoo.com> wrote:

From: bandit21_2001 <bandit21_2001@ yahoo.com>
Subject: [CourageHonorIntegr ity] pearl harbor
To: CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com
Date: Saturday, August 22, 2009, 8:23 PM

 
iwas on elliot when pearl harbor came out we didn't get the fireworks that were there but i am trying to remember we stopped for a port visit i was on the ship when they filmed and relased the movie we went on depoyment in 98 and 2000





#251 From: patvp <patvp@...>
Date: Thu Sep 17, 2009 3:57 am
Subject: Reunion
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I hope we can get a Reunion going again, The Last one was cancelled
because of a hurricane. ---- Pat Patenaude

#250 From: Michael Klopotoski <wamkm10@...>
Date: Thu Sep 17, 2009 2:33 am
Subject: Re: CourageHonorIntegrity cold war
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There was a LTJG Bender who was the MPA when I served on Elliot.  Could that be you?

--- On Tue, 9/15/09, Bearhaven <bearhaven@...> wrote:

From: Bearhaven <bearhaven@...>
Subject: Re: [CourageHonorIntegrity] CourageHonorIntegrity cold war
To: "CourageHonorIntegrity@yahoogroups.com" <CourageHonorIntegrity@yahoogroups.com>
Cc: "<CourageHonorIntegrity@yahoogroups.com>" <CourageHonorIntegrity@yahoogroups.com>
Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2009, 7:19 AM

 

Sorry Mike, but I don't either. 

Greg

Gregory L. Bender, P.E. 
Vice President & Chief Engineer
Defense Holdings, Inc. (DHi)
The Idea Company
1005 N. Glebe Rd., Suite 500
Arlington, VA 22201-5718
703-682-5560 x4201 (voice)
703-682-5562 (fax)
703-217-0549 (cell)
703-660-8448 (home)

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On Sep 14, 2009, at 9:37 PM, "Robert Yeaman" <roberty@.... ut.us> wrote:

 

Mike, don't remember you


Bob Yeaman

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From: CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com <CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com>
To: CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com <CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com>
Sent: Mon Sep 14 18:59:47 2009
Subject: Re: [CourageHonorIntegr ity] CourageHonorIntegri ty cold war

 

Hello shipmates. Any crew who served on Elliot during the maiden WESPAC in '79?  Sure would like to hear from you. 

--- On Sat, 8/22/09, Thomas Carroll <tmichaeljr50@ rocketmail. com> wrote:

From: Thomas Carroll <tmichaeljr50@ rocketmail. com>
Subject: [CourageHonorIntegr ity] CourageHonorIntegri ty cold war
To: CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com
Date: Saturday, August 22, 2009, 7:27 PM

 

red october was hittin the screen when we pulled into perth...we stayed away from bombay,and karachi for obvious reasons during that small period of time....we had some confrontaions. ..we spotted a feather..forcing that commie to surface....a udeloy was being nosey on bridge to bridge...the press loves blood....humane stories like pickin up,and saving refugees lives hits the cuttin
room floor...a perfect example was when dateline did a story on aids in the orient,and filmed part of our crew blitzed in thailand (it was probably oreilly back then....lol)
--- On Sat, 8/22/09, bandit21_2001 <bandit21_2001@ yahoo.com> wrote:

From: bandit21_2001 <bandit21_2001@ yahoo.com>
Subject: [CourageHonorIntegr ity] pearl harbor
To: CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com
Date: Saturday, August 22, 2009, 8:23 PM

 
iwas on elliot when pearl harbor came out we didn't get the fireworks that were there but i am trying to remember we stopped for a port visit i was on the ship when they filmed and relased the movie we went on depoyment in 98 and 2000





#249 From: Michael Klopotoski <wamkm10@...>
Date: Thu Sep 17, 2009 2:31 am
Subject: Re: CourageHonorIntegrity cold war
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I reported on board in November 1977 and left the ship when she was in the PI in Aug. of 1979.  My EAOS was Sept. 1979.  I worked in M Division in the MERS.

--- On Mon, 9/14/09, Robert Yeaman <roberty@...> wrote:

From: Robert Yeaman <roberty@...>
Subject: Re: [CourageHonorIntegrity] CourageHonorIntegrity cold war
To: CourageHonorIntegrity@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, September 14, 2009, 9:37 PM

 

Mike, don't remember you


Bob Yeaman

Sent From BlackBerry Device


From: CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com <CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com>
To: CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com <CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com>
Sent: Mon Sep 14 18:59:47 2009
Subject: Re: [CourageHonorIntegr ity] CourageHonorIntegri ty cold war

 

Hello shipmates. Any crew who served on Elliot during the maiden WESPAC in '79?  Sure would like to hear from you. 

--- On Sat, 8/22/09, Thomas Carroll <tmichaeljr50@ rocketmail. com> wrote:

From: Thomas Carroll <tmichaeljr50@ rocketmail. com>
Subject: [CourageHonorIntegr ity] CourageHonorIntegri ty cold war
To: CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com
Date: Saturday, August 22, 2009, 7:27 PM

 

red october was hittin the screen when we pulled into perth...we stayed away from bombay,and karachi for obvious reasons during that small period of time.....we had some confrontaions. ..we spotted a feather..forcing that commie to surface....a udeloy was being nosey on bridge to bridge...the press loves blood....humane stories like pickin up,and saving refugees lives hits the cuttin
room floor...a perfect example was when dateline did a story on aids in the orient,and filmed part of our crew blitzed in thailand (it was probably oreilly back then....lol)
--- On Sat, 8/22/09, bandit21_2001 <bandit21_2001@ yahoo.com> wrote:

From: bandit21_2001 <bandit21_2001@ yahoo.com>
Subject: [CourageHonorIntegr ity] pearl harbor
To: CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com
Date: Saturday, August 22, 2009, 8:23 PM

 
iwas on elliot when pearl harbor came out we didn't get the fireworks that were there but i am trying to remember we stopped for a port visit i was on the ship when they filmed and relased the movie we went on depoyment in 98 and 2000





#248 From: Michael Klopotoski <wamkm10@...>
Date: Thu Sep 17, 2009 2:26 am
Subject: RE: Back in the day..
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Carl (Spud)

It is certainly good to hear from you. You are correct.  I am from Pennsylvania and worked in both MERS with you and Pete.  Also worked in the oil lab with West as well.  I remember all those days spent in Long Beach and preparing for the LOE and OPPE.  The names you mention (Pitkins,Bauer,Navarro,West) were great shipmates.  I left the Navy in 79 and pursued my education under the GI bill. 

--- On Wed, 9/16/09, Braun, Carl L <cbraun@...> wrote:

From: Braun, Carl L <cbraun@...>
Subject: RE: [CourageHonorIntegrity] Back in the day..
To: CourageHonorIntegrity@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2009, 11:59 AM

 

It is always good to hear from old ship mates from the Elliot. I was a Plank owner and remembering the good times we had together. Being in engineering, (EMO1) forward engine room was a pleasure. Was transferred off the Elliot in April 78 prior to making her first Westpac. Reading the emails you must have had a good time.

 

I remember when Mike Klopotoski reported aboard the Elliot and as I recall he was in aft engine room and was from Pennsylvania. Am I correct?

 

Also Chief Searcy, then 3rd class as I recall. We met again at the decommissioning of the great ship Elliot. What a sad day but great memories seeing the guys again.

 

Bob Yeaman, he too was a plankowner. How are you doing, well I hope. I have read several email that you have written on the Elliot web site.

 

Ronald West, he too is a person that I will always remember. I think he is one of the most caring individual I have ever met. A true friend.

 

Laurie Bauer, I have ran across him a few times since I was transferred off the Elliot. We do pass emails back and forth on occasions.

 

CP, what a guy, a man with the write words at the right time. He is another one that we have spoke over the phone as well as visited. The last time was in San Diego when our great friend Frank Struse passed away. Hope you are doing well.

 

Several other shipmates that we all keep in touch is Dan Navarro, Steve Peters (Pete), Dave Pitkin’s, we had a great crew. Someone mentioned in their email about Gurke’s Turkeys. In engineering it was “WEE Hours” as the ships motto was We/Ours.

 

It was and is great to hear from all of you.

 

 

Thank you,

Carl Braun

Operations Manager

Michigan Power L.P.

Operated By DPS Michigan

231-843-7573 X211

cbraun@deltapowerse rvices.com

 

DPS - Michigan-Power 72 DPI

 

 

 

    

 

From: CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com [mailto:CourageHono rIntegrity@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of usnfrbret
Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 11:26 PM
To: CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com
Subject: [CourageHonorIntegr ity] Back in the day..

 

 

Saw the ELLIOT in 1983 during an UNREP while doing REFTRA in San Diego..it looked terrible. Lots of running rust, whale boat and Capt gig looked like Bonga Boats..crew was looking like refugees instead of sailors..saw her again in 1984 and what a difference.. Never looked better..even at Commissioning. .bridge crew was all dressed in blue sweaters and ballcaps..never more proud of her..

Saw Capt Gurke on the FOX when they were along side for refueling..I was the conning officer and I mentioned to my Capt that he had one crew that called ourselves Gurke's Turkeys..he knew the Capt and just shook his head..also saw CWO2 or 3 Dill on a CG during an UNREP as he was on the bridge learning Conning procedures.. called over on the ship to ship SPP and it was good to hear from him..never say the ELLIOT again after the 1984 alongside..no longer had a breakaway song..and all I saw were ghosts on it as she pulled away for the last time..


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#247 From: Michael Klopotoski <wamkm10@...>
Date: Thu Sep 17, 2009 2:15 am
Subject: Re: Re: CourageHonorIntegrity cold war
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Does Disco whale ring a bell?

--- On Tue, 9/15/09, Philip Hruska <philiphruska@...> wrote:

From: Philip Hruska <philiphruska@...>
Subject: Re: [CourageHonorIntegrity] Re: CourageHonorIntegrity cold war
To: CourageHonorIntegrity@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2009, 10:45 PM

 

Ahoy mates! WESTPAC 79!  I was just going through many of the pictures that I took!  One of my favorite ports was the short time we spent at Noumea, New Caledonea.  I also liked Western Samoa.  Fantastic beaches and beautiful water. 
My favorite memory: the full moons shown to the Russian cruiser!  A groundbreaking gesture for detente!
 
Philip Hruska, ET3

--- On Tue, 9/15/09, jrichards40 <jrichards16@ hotmail.com> wrote:

From: jrichards40 <jrichards16@ hotmail.com>
Subject: [CourageHonorIntegr ity] Re: CourageHonorIntegri ty cold war
To: CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com
Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2009, 10:09 PM

 
Well Mike, those of us saying "We don't remember you" are obviously those who were on ELLIOT on her maiden WESTPAC voyage. Perth was on the schedule but was pulled. I was a YN on there and remember most names from the original crew. Your's isn't one of them. Could it be you want to ask something about that trip even though you weren't on the ELLIOT then??

James Searcy

--- In CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com, Michael Klopotoski <wamkm10@... > wrote:
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> Hello shipmates. Any crew who served on Elliot during the maiden WESPAC in '79?  Sure would like to hear from you. 
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> --- On Sat, 8/22/09, Thomas Carroll <tmichaeljr50@ ...> wrote:
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> From: Thomas Carroll <tmichaeljr50@ ...>
> Subject: [CourageHonorIntegr ity] CourageHonorIntegri ty cold war
> To: CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com
> Date: Saturday, August 22, 2009, 7:27 PM
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> red october was hittin the screen when we pulled into perth...we stayed away from bombay,and karachi for obvious reasons during that small period of time....we had some confrontaions. ..we spotted a feather..forcing that commie to surface....a udeloy was being nosey on bridge to bridge...the press loves blood....humane stories like pickin up,and saving refugees lives hits the cuttin
> room floor...a perfect example was when dateline did a story on aids in the orient,and filmed part of our crew blitzed in thailand (it was probably oreilly back then....lol)
> --- On Sat, 8/22/09, bandit21_2001 <bandit21_2001@ yahoo.com> wrote:
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> From: bandit21_2001 <bandit21_2001@ yahoo.com>
> Subject: [CourageHonorIntegr ity] pearl harbor
> To: CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com
> Date: Saturday, August 22, 2009, 8:23 PM
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> iwas on elliot when pearl harbor came out we didn't get the fireworks that were there but i am trying to remember we stopped for a port visit i was on the ship when they filmed and relased the movie we went on depoyment in 98 and 2000
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#246 From: Michael Klopotoski <wamkm10@...>
Date: Thu Sep 17, 2009 2:14 am
Subject: Re: Re: CourageHonorIntegrity cold war
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Searcy,

I remember you. You were assigned to the Log Room as the YN.  I could tell you that LCDR Bachlund was the EO when I came aboard.  I was assigned to MERS 1 and 2.  The reason why I am not in the cruise book is because I left the ship while she was in Subic Bay, PI before the cruise was completed. This was in August of 79 and I seperated from the Navy in Sept. 79.  I was known as SKI and remember Carl "Spud" Braun, Cheif Bauer, Cheif Pineda, etc. Proof enough?

--- On Tue, 9/15/09, jrichards40 <jrichards16@...> wrote:

From: jrichards40 <jrichards16@...>
Subject: [CourageHonorIntegrity] Re: CourageHonorIntegrity cold war
To: CourageHonorIntegrity@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2009, 10:09 PM

 

Well Mike, those of us saying "We don't remember you" are obviously those who were on ELLIOT on her maiden WESTPAC voyage. Perth was on the schedule but was pulled. I was a YN on there and remember most names from the original crew. Your's isn't one of them. Could it be you want to ask something about that trip even though you weren't on the ELLIOT then??

James Searcy

--- In CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com, Michael Klopotoski <wamkm10@... > wrote:
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> Hello shipmates. Any crew who served on Elliot during the maiden WESPAC in '79?  Sure would like to hear from you. 
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> --- On Sat, 8/22/09, Thomas Carroll <tmichaeljr50@ ...> wrote:
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> From: Thomas Carroll <tmichaeljr50@ ...>
> Subject: [CourageHonorIntegr ity] CourageHonorIntegri ty cold war
> To: CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com
> Date: Saturday, August 22, 2009, 7:27 PM
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> room floor....a perfect example was when dateline did a story on aids in the orient,and filmed part of our crew blitzed in thailand (it was probably oreilly back then....lol)
> --- On Sat, 8/22/09, bandit21_2001 <bandit21_2001@ yahoo.com> wrote:
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> From: bandit21_2001 <bandit21_2001@ yahoo.com>
> Subject: [CourageHonorIntegr ity] pearl harbor
> To: CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com
> Date: Saturday, August 22, 2009, 8:23 PM
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> iwas on elliot when pearl harbor came out we didn't get the fireworks that were there but i am trying to remember we stopped for a port visit i was on the ship when they filmed and relased the movie we went on depoyment in 98 and 2000
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#245 From: Michael Klopotoski <wamkm10@...>
Date: Thu Sep 17, 2009 2:08 am
Subject: Re: CourageHonorIntegrity cold war
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I know you remember me.  We spent time in the PI waiting for the flight to CONUS to separate from the Navy.  I'm fine, how about yourself?

--- On Tue, 9/15/09, Robert Franklin <hoghappy2000@...> wrote:

From: Robert Franklin <hoghappy2000@...>
Subject: Re: [CourageHonorIntegrity] CourageHonorIntegrity cold war
To: CourageHonorIntegrity@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2009, 7:42 AM

 

Yo...what's up mate?
 
Robert Franklin Gmm2

--- On Mon, 9/14/09, Michael Klopotoski <wamkm10@yahoo. com> wrote:

From: Michael Klopotoski <wamkm10@yahoo. com>
Subject: Re: [CourageHonorIntegr ity] CourageHonorIntegri ty cold war
To: CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com
Date: Monday, September 14, 2009, 7:59 PM

 
Hello shipmates. Any crew who served on Elliot during the maiden WESPAC in '79?  Sure would like to hear from you. 

--- On Sat, 8/22/09, Thomas Carroll <tmichaeljr50@ rocketmail. com> wrote:

From: Thomas Carroll <tmichaeljr50@ rocketmail. com>
Subject: [CourageHonorIntegr ity] CourageHonorIntegri ty cold war
To: CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com
Date: Saturday, August 22, 2009, 7:27 PM

 
red october was hittin the screen when we pulled into perth...we stayed away from bombay,and karachi for obvious reasons during that small period of time....we had some confrontaions. ..we spotted a feather..forcing that commie to surface....a udeloy was being nosey on bridge to bridge...the press loves blood....humane stories like pickin up,and saving refugees lives hits the cuttin
room floor...a perfect example was when dateline did a story on aids in the orient,and filmed part of our crew blitzed in thailand (it was probably oreilly back then....lol)
--- On Sat, 8/22/09, bandit21_2001 <bandit21_2001@ yahoo.com> wrote:

From: bandit21_2001 <bandit21_2001@ yahoo.com>
Subject: [CourageHonorIntegr ity] pearl harbor
To: CourageHonorIntegri ty@yahoogroups. com
Date: Saturday, August 22, 2009, 8:23 PM

 
iwas on elliot when pearl harbor came out we didn't get the fireworks that were there but i am trying to remember we stopped for a port visit i was on the ship when they filmed and relased the movie we went on depoyment in 98 and 2000






#244 From: "Braun, Carl L" <cbraun@...>
Date: Wed Sep 16, 2009 3:59 pm
Subject: RE: Back in the day..
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It is always good to hear from old ship mates from the Elliot. I was a Plank owner and remembering the good times we had together. Being in engineering, (EMO1) forward engine room was a pleasure. Was transferred off the Elliot in April 78 prior to making her first Westpac. Reading the emails you must have had a good time.

 

I remember when Mike Klopotoski reported aboard the Elliot and as I recall he was in aft engine room and was from Pennsylvania. Am I correct?

 

Also Chief Searcy, then 3rd class as I recall. We met again at the decommissioning of the great ship Elliot. What a sad day but great memories seeing the guys again.

 

Bob Yeaman, he too was a plankowner. How are you doing, well I hope. I have read several email that you have written on the Elliot web site.

 

Ronald West, he too is a person that I will always remember. I think he is one of the most caring individual I have ever met. A true friend.

 

Laurie Bauer, I have ran across him a few times since I was transferred off the Elliot. We do pass emails back and forth on occasions.

 

CP, what a guy, a man with the write words at the right time. He is another one that we have spoke over the phone as well as visited. The last time was in San Diego when our great friend Frank Struse passed away. Hope you are doing well.

 

Several other shipmates that we all keep in touch is Dan Navarro, Steve Peters (Pete), Dave Pitkin’s, we had a great crew. Someone mentioned in their email about Gurke’s Turkeys. In engineering it was “WEE Hours” as the ships motto was We/Ours.

 

It was and is great to hear from all of you.

 

 

Thank you,

Carl Braun

Operations Manager

Michigan Power L.P.

Operated By DPS Michigan

231-843-7573 X211

cbraun@...

 

DPS - Michigan-Power 72 DPI

 

 

 

    

 

From: CourageHonorIntegrity@yahoogroups.com [mailto:CourageHonorIntegrity@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of usnfrbret
Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 11:26 PM
To: CourageHonorIntegrity@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [CourageHonorIntegrity] Back in the day..

 

 

Saw the ELLIOT in 1983 during an UNREP while doing REFTRA in San Diego..it looked terrible. Lots of running rust, whale boat and Capt gig looked like Bonga Boats..crew was looking like refugees instead of sailors..saw her again in 1984 and what a difference..Never looked better..even at Commissioning..bridge crew was all dressed in blue sweaters and ballcaps..never more proud of her..

Saw Capt Gurke on the FOX when they were along side for refueling..I was the conning officer and I mentioned to my Capt that he had one crew that called ourselves Gurke's Turkeys..he knew the Capt and just shook his head..also saw CWO2 or 3 Dill on a CG during an UNREP as he was on the bridge learning Conning procedures..called over on the ship to ship SPP and it was good to hear from him..never say the ELLIOT again after the 1984 alongside..no longer had a breakaway song..and all I saw were ghosts on it as she pulled away for the last time..


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#243 From: "jrichards40" <jrichards16@...>
Date: Wed Sep 16, 2009 1:21 pm
Subject: Re: Back in the day..
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Bitching and moaning, Gurke's Turkeys.....man...those were the days and of
course I wasn't even 21 back then. As one of the Ship Office's YN's Gurke
intimidated the hell out of me every time I'd bring papers to his cabin. He
would always, say, "Searcy, are you bringing me more propaganda.?" Somehow I
knew he was just pulling my chain.

After leaving the ship in early '80, I didn't see ELLIOT again until she called
port in Yokosua, Japan (1992). I was the Admin Chief for 7th Fleet (onbd BLUE
RIDGE) when I heard, "ELLIOT, Arriving"! Imagine how long it took me to breakout
for the Quarterdeck to meet the Captain and escorted him to the Admiral. Big
deal for me!

Upon decommissioning (Dec '03), the ELLIOT was about as appealing as a polished
diamond on the outside. We had a nice complement of original crewmembers at the
ceremony and photos roam about. I know Bearhaven has a nice group of them.   :-)

James Searcy

--- In CourageHonorIntegrity@yahoogroups.com, "usnfrbret" <usnfrbret@...> wrote:
>
> Saw the ELLIOT in 1983 during an UNREP while doing REFTRA in San Diego..it
looked terrible. Lots of running rust, whale boat and Capt gig looked like Bonga
Boats..crew was looking like refugees instead of sailors..saw her again in 1984
and what a difference..Never looked better..even at Commissioning..bridge crew
was all dressed in blue sweaters and ballcaps..never more proud of her..
>
> Saw Capt Gurke on the FOX when they were along side for refueling..I was the
conning officer and I mentioned to my Capt that he had one crew that called
ourselves Gurke's Turkeys..he knew the Capt and just shook his head..also saw
CWO2 or 3 Dill on a CG during an UNREP as he was on the bridge learning Conning
procedures..called over on the ship to ship SPP and it was good to hear from
him..never say the ELLIOT again after the 1984 alongside..no longer had a
breakaway song..and all I saw were ghosts on it as she pulled away for the last
time..
>

#242 From: "usnfrbret" <usnfrbret@...>
Date: Wed Sep 16, 2009 3:25 am
Subject: Back in the day..
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Saw the ELLIOT in 1983 during an UNREP while doing REFTRA in San Diego..it
looked terrible. Lots of running rust, whale boat and Capt gig looked like Bonga
Boats..crew was looking like refugees instead of sailors..saw her again in 1984
and what a difference..Never looked better..even at Commissioning..bridge crew
was all dressed in blue sweaters and ballcaps..never more proud of her..

Saw Capt Gurke on the FOX when they were along side for refueling..I was the
conning officer and I mentioned to my Capt that he had one crew that called
ourselves Gurke's Turkeys..he knew the Capt and just shook his head..also saw
CWO2 or 3 Dill on a CG during an UNREP as he was on the bridge learning Conning
procedures..called over on the ship to ship SPP and it was good to hear from
him..never say the ELLIOT again after the 1984 alongside..no longer had a
breakaway song..and all I saw were ghosts on it as she pulled away for the last
time..

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