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david howard - 12/17/00 05:50:28 My Email:howard273@home.com Division: 2nd When aboard Gray: 80-82 Rate/Rank Then: gmg1 | Comments: great site mobile will be a great site for the reunion. will be looking forward to it |
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Hal L. Howell - 12/14/00 03:17:10 My Email:cpo99@earthlink.net Division: 3rd Division When aboard Gray: May 1978 - Sept 1979 Rate/Rank Then: STG3 | Comments: I was on GRAY for only a short time but she was my first ship. I retired Jan. 1999 as a Chief Petty Officer. I would like to hear from any shipmates during that time and learn how they are doing. |
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Pat Wate - 12/10/00 03:29:57 My Email:ftware@hotmail.com Division: 2nd When aboard Gray: 1976-1979 Rate/Rank Then: Ftgsn FTG3 | Comments: Hey guys had a great time on Wespac even the yards in Seattle Wash weren't to bad but I'm sure glad I got the heck out. Funny, the main problem I had was conforming to hair cut standards. Now my hair, whats left, is shorter then it was then......If you re ember me drop me a line. |
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Thomas Novak - 11/23/00 02:04:13 My URL:http://www.kavon.net/ My Email:thomas@kavon.net Division: Second When aboard Gray: Early 70' Rate/Rank Then: FTG2 | Comments: Sorry yo see that the Gray has been scrapped. I boarded her when she first came to San Diego. Time has faded some of my memories but remember Lt Rolf Rolfson Lium (Weps Off) and Ensign Hoblitzell (spelling) and Capt Johnny Walker . Salvatore Mussilami Qua terMaster ... |
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Robert Williams MMCM(SW) Ret. - 11/14/00 05:44:34 My URL:http://www.Rwilly.com My Email:willyy@lightspeed.net Division: M & A When aboard Gray: 72-75 Rate/Rank Then: MM1/MMC | Comments: Was onboard when the Gray was DE-1054. Great ship and great crew. We were the first ship to successfully pass OPPE in San Diego. Hard work but it paid off. Advanced to MMC while aboard in 74. Retired with my 30 in '93 and am enjoying life to the fullest. emember the old running mates: "Slick" Fowler BT2, Madson BT1 and the CPO's, especially old Dukawitz. The only person I ever knew who hemmed black civilian pants with white thread. Check out my web site and if you ever get up to the Sequoia National Forest....Look me up. |
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Jerry Craig - 11/09/00 19:11:53 My Email:jdcraig@jax10.med.navy.mil Division: NAV/AD When aboard Gray: March 84 - July 86 Rate/Rank Then: YN1/YNSR-YN3 | Comments: Memories of the Gray. Pete, Ed, Harry, Liby. Me and Greg being called the "Bourbon Brothers". Working hard, playing hard. Oh yeah, and Chief Darbeau's speech of "No burping or farting in the office anymore." Lot of good memories. Wish I could have s en the old girl before she was scrapped. I'm stationed in JAX now. Would like to go to a reunion, count me in. Take care shipmates. |
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Harry L. Hall - 10/31/00 17:09:30 My Email:Harry.Hall@cnet.navy.mil Division: First When aboard Gray: 10/89-1091 Rate/Rank Then: BMCS(SW) | Comments: The USS Gray was a fine ship with an outstanding Captain and Crew. The navy spirit, pride and professionalism that the crew displayed during my two years on board left a lasting impression on me. I understand that there is interest in having a USS Gray R union in Mobile, Alabama sometime in 2001. Just let me know the dates and I'll be glad to spend some quality time with old shipmates. P.S. I retired thinking that I was done working with the Navy little did I know that I would end up as a Program Manager, for a marine services company, Operating the Port Operations department at NAS Pensacola. Doesn't life go full circle? Well I got a lot of work to do so I'll close for now. Best Reguards, Harry L. Hall |
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YNC(Ret) J. David Rouse III - 10/28/00 23:12:46 My URL:http://www.worldnet.att.net My Email:j.davidrouseiii@worldnet.att.net Division: ADMIN When aboard Gray: 9/81-2/83 Rate/Rank Then: YN2 | Comments: In regards to the location of the reunion, I support Mobile, AL for the first one. After that we as a crew can choose other sites. Go GRAY crew!! |
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J. David Rouse III - 10/28/00 22:17:24 My URL:http://www.worldnet.att.net My Email:j.davidrouseiii@worldnet.att.net Division: ADMIN When aboard Gray: 09/81-02/83 Rate/Rank Then: YN2 | Comments: I was a part of the original forming crew of SELRES when the GRAY transitioned from USN to USNR. |
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john ashley - 10/28/00 18:48:53 My Email:ja@myhome.net Division: e div When aboard Gray: 1989-1991 Rate/Rank Then: emc(sw) | Comments: hey gang drop a line. we had fun onboard the gray and i think of it often. all the friends i have from the ship. |
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Larry Verducii - 10/27/00 02:20:11 My Email:n1to160@yahoo.com Division: A.S. DIV When aboard Gray: 85-90 Rate/Rank Then: GMM1 | Comments: Ditto on that masterchief,the frist one should be in Mobile,then we can worry about the other locations as time goes on OFF TO MOBILE!!!!!! |
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Masterblaster Cone - 10/27/00 01:45:38 My Email:bgcone@grapevine.net Division: B/CMC When aboard Gray: 83-86/89-Decom Rate/Rank Then: BTC/BTCM | Comments: SHIPMATES, I responded to Sheila Freestone about a ships reunion. We served aboard a ship that was dedicted to a medal of honor recipient and I believe it would be appropriate that we honor him by letting his family decide where the first Gray should be held. We wil then work on future reunions as a team. The Gray family has always supported the ship and I believe we respect their wish. What do you say Shipmates? Masterblaster |
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Charlie Lindberg - 10/25/00 04:08:41 My Email:charles.lindberg@pss.boeing.com Division: 2ND/ When aboard Gray: AUG75-DEC79 Rate/Rank Then: GMGSA/GMG2 | Comments: It's great to be able to write shipmates of 20 years ago. I had a great time aboard the Gray, the WestPac cruise we had was just to fine. I'll never forget the guy's I worked with and the one's I played ball with. How about a reunion? |
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Kevin C. Harris - 10/24/00 21:38:37 My Email:kch43@powerlink.net Division: NX When aboard Gray: 1982-1985 Rate/Rank Then: PN2 | Comments: I was proud to be a member of the World's Greatest Frigate...cleanest too.....it was my first duty station, and was full of great memories and people...I hope those from that period will seriously consider the idea of a reunion in the near future, and if ou get in touch with other shipmates from that timeframe, email them and let me, Dave Liby, Pete Vasquez or Brent Sisk know....godspeed to all, and bless the USS GRAY!!! |
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George ConeBTCM(SW) - 10/20/00 15:06:48 My Email:bgcone@grapevine.net Division: B/CMC When aboard Gray: 83-86/89-Decom Rate/Rank Then: BTC/BTCM | Comments: Shipmates, The Masterblaster is alive and well. The ship will never die because it lives in all of us.I would like to thank BTC Moore for turning me on to this site. I'll communicate more later. STEAM ON! |
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Tony Cummings - 10/20/00 02:10:09 My Email:madtheswine@msn.com Division: Deck When aboard Gray: Jan 82 Rate/Rank Then: e-2 | Comments: I was accidently assigned to the Gray back in 82. My rate was aviation boatswains mate which was not a needed rate on a frigate, however for the 2 weeks I was onboard of which one was at sea I really enjoyed my time on board her. Im just curious what it's fate has been. Is it still active or has it ben scrapped or is it in mothballs? |
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Ron Edelstein - 10/20/00 01:25:37 My Email:aduana@hotmail.com Division: USNR When aboard Gray: 1984-1986 Rate/Rank Then: CWO-4 | Comments: Took me two tries to get to the GRAY. First time was when it chopped to NRF and they weren't taking CWO's then. Got her after her change in homeports to Long Beach. Last thing I had was the REFTRA in Pearl Harbor...then I left the ship to join FTG San Die o. Good crew on there...some of my USNR shipmates later joined me at FTG. Now long since retired, after 31 year, and enjoying the hospitality of the Great State of Texas. |
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William Barker - 10/19/00 04:22:37 My Email:whbarker@qwest.net Division: OI When aboard Gray: '78 - '79 Rate/Rank Then: EW3 | Comments: |
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Joe Nihill - 10/19/00 02:41:32 My URL:http://home.att.net/~j.nihill/wsb/index.html My Email:j.nihill@worldnet.att.net Division: Navigation When aboard Gray: 1974-75 Rate/Rank Then: YNSN | Comments: For any of you that didn't get my e-mail, there's been talk of a reunion. I'm creating a website for any such reunion. Please stop by http://home.att.net/~j.nihill/wsb/index.html |
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H.W. (Pat) Dawson - 10/12/00 23:31:22 My Email:hdawson@anteon.com Division: Operations When aboard Gray: 1/75-9/76 Rate/Rank Then: LT | Comments: Greetings. I was in Bremerton about 5 years ago and saw the Gray in the inactive ship moorings. It was a sad moment to realize that all the TLC we collectively expended to keep it sailing had all come to what seemed like an early ending. I especially n ticed the stays we had installed in Todd Shipyard in 75 to keep the new fiberglass mast from breaking off. I will never forget Capt Mcghee's and my excitement when they first lit off the surface radar and it hit one stay like a guitar string. We were su prised we did not lose the whole mast. It unfortunately was indicative of the quality work from the shipyard which dogged us for several years after that (including requiring the complete removal of the ASROC launcher as I remember). Sorry to see her cu up, but it must be she, like me, is getting old. Best wishes Shipmates!! |
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James R. Hayes, Sr - 10/11/00 12:54:08 My Email:jrhayessr@hotmail.com Division: OE When aboard Gray: 1975-1978 Rate/Rank Then: ETC | Comments: Great Old Girl. Last Sea Duty. |
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Richard Harriman - 10/08/00 04:51:07 My Email:richh1@fmtc.com Division: AS When aboard Gray: 87-91 Rate/Rank Then: STG# | Comments: Hey Gang! I just checked in here for the first time in over a year. I saw Strauser in Anaheim, CA. and he recognized me, even though I am fat now. I also noticed that my e-mail address is way old, so I am updating it. Verducci and Neel, I will be e-mai ing you. Can't wait to hear what's up with you. |
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Jason Cobb - 10/07/00 04:21:44 My Email:jcobb@ix.netcom.com Division: CF Division CF01 When aboard Gray: May 1990-1992? Rate/Rank Then: FC3 | Comments: |
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severo lacap - 10/06/00 09:58:02 My Email:weevils01@aol.com Division: s division When aboard Gray: 70 -72 Rate/Rank Then: seaman e-3 | Comments: I hoping to hear from my old shipmates and especially my homeboys from the philippines.sign by Jun Lacap |
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severo lacap - 10/06/00 09:56:33 My Email:weevils01@aol.com Division: s division When aboard Gray: 70 -72 Rate/Rank Then: seaman e-3 | Comments: I hoping to hear from my old shipmates and especially my homeboys from the philippines. |
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David Liby - 10/03/00 00:56:45 My Email:dellswab@aol.com/dliby@excite.com Division: NX When aboard Gray: Aug 82-Nov 85 Rate/Rank Then: PN1/PNC(SW) | Comments: Just sent Karl Doerr a photo of him "resting" in the Engineering Log Room. Does anyone know the whereabouts of GMGC Stanley Luis Torres HORNE. I've got some great photos of him also. |
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Ole Halvorson - 10/02/00 15:13:29 My Email:oleh@bears.nfl.com Division: B Division When aboard Gray: 8/88 - 8/91 Rate/Rank Then: BT1/BTC | Comments: I just found this webpage after talking to BTC Herb Moore this last weekend. What a way to start a Monday and the work week, absolutly marvolus. The names and comments brought back some great memories of some fine shipmates. I walked onboard in Concorde, a, after transfer from Texas. Stepped on to be met by every Chief Petty Officer stationed in the GRAY. The only shipmate to be promoted onboard, I bore the blunt of the "MESS". Thanks to all for the good times and its been to long since I have thought about the days of "hazy gray and underway" Man do I miss the sound of the ships whiste and the sea. Feel f ee to email me anyone, would love to hear from some of you who remeber me. |
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Karl Doerr - 09/30/00 00:19:25 My Email:karldoerr@yahoo.com Division: R Div When aboard Gray: Aug 82-Aug 85 Rate/Rank Then: E-6 | Comments: Secured, Wet Wax, Up and Over, Go Around, Hey look at that spider web of masking tape...I wonder if anybody is on the other side and...what does it mean? |
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Karl Doerr - 09/30/00 00:05:50 My Email:karldoerr@yahoo.com Division: R Div When aboard Gray: Aug 82-Aug 85 Rate/Rank Then: E-6 | Comments: |
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David E. Vaught - 09/28/00 20:20:52 My Email:MrDV2U@aol.com Division: 1st Division When aboard Gray: April 82 - June 83 Rate/Rank Then: BMC | Comments: An excellent experience with a number 1 crew and the best CO and XO combination I ever worked for. Captain M. A. Rose and Cdr. Gibbins. I was the last Active duty regular navy to serve aboard before turning over to the Reserve Force. |
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Larry Verducci - 09/27/00 23:29:58 My Email:n1to160@yahoo.com Division: A.S. div When aboard Gray: 1985-1990 Rate/Rank Then: GMM1 | Comments: The ship may be gone,but her memory will live on for now and forever! |
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Jerry Jensen - 09/23/00 18:55:19 My Email:jjensen74@hotmail.com Division: R division When aboard Gray: 7/75 to 12/79 Rate/Rank Then: HT2 | Comments: Hey Mark Addison, it's good to see your comments. Is Gray being cut up in the SF area? It had been up here in PSNS in Bremerton for several years, but left about a year and a half ago. There are a few of the Knox class still here in mothballs. |
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MARK ADDISON - 09/23/00 08:24:41 When aboard Gray: 1976TO1977 Rate/Rank Then: HTFN | Comments: |
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- 09/23/00 02:02:42 | Comments: GRAY has now been cut down to the 01 level, in modular cuts. During the process of demilitarization, GRAY had the most extreme case of vandalism excercised seen. GRAY will be placed in a drydock Monday 25 SEP 2000, to start on the next part of the breakin process. The hull once on blocks will not float again. The contract requires that the entire class be broken-up before the end of the year. |
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Herb Moore - 09/14/00 23:52:13 My Email:hoegermoore@earthlink.net Division: B Div When aboard Gray: 82-85/88-91 Rate/Rank Then: BT2,1/BTC | Comments: Well all, it has unfortunately come to my attention, that the object of our toils and tribulations, and I say that with a pain in my throat. The GRAY on the 30th of AUG 2000, was moved from her nest at the NDRF Suisun Bay,a distance of about 37 miles. To berth at the former Hunters Point Naval Shipyard in San Francisco(remember the DSRA 89 fiasco), for her to start the process of breaking for scrap. We all knew that maybe this would happen, and would have preferred that she be sold to sail under another lag ,or, even turned into a museum ship. But, alas it appears not.....Ray Price a singer had sung a song "for the good times", and even the bad, we were her and she reflected us......... "for they shall beat thier swords into plowshares..." |
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Tyler K. Nalley - 09/12/00 04:36:33 My Email:tkipn@earthlink.net Division: A-Gang When aboard Gray: 87 to 91 Rate/Rank Then: mm3 | Comments: |
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Tyler K. Nalley - 09/12/00 04:36:03 My Email:tkipn@earthlink.net Division: A-Gang When aboard Gray: 87 to 91 Rate/Rank Then: mm3 | Comments: |
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David LIBY - 09/02/00 23:19:33 My Email:Dellswab@aol.com/dliby@excite.com Division: NX When aboard Gray: 8/82 - 11/85 Rate/Rank Then: PN1/PNC(SW) | Comments: A great experience to be on the GRAY. Came aboard just after the transistion to the NRF. Served under Caption's Rose, Donnelly and Donlan? Left to be asigned to REDCOM 11 Staff and retired on Jan 31 1990. Would like to make contact with MMCS Kaska, MM Hoffman, BTCS Cone, SMC Riggens, RMCS Joy, GMGC Horne, STGC Swingle, STGC Perry, LT Andre Swoop, LTJG Vince Carcillo, QMC Stein, FTGCS Andrews, and many others. Seek-Engage-Destroy should have been Secured-Wet-Wax. The cleanest ship in the fleet and thankful for it. |
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Larry Verducci - 08/29/00 02:30:18 My Email:n1to160@yahoo.com Division: A.S. div When aboard Gray: 1985-1990 Rate/Rank Then: GMM1 | Comments: God were do i begin,as I went thur the list tears came to my eyes.Went on board during 1991while awaiting discharge went to "the shop" my crossed cannons are still there.It was a love-hate relationship but the good out number the bad,yes it was the best o times and the worse of times but times that will not be fogotten. |
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Greg Kedzierski - 08/24/00 19:50:25 My Email:gkedzierski@vdacs.state.va.us Division: B-Division When aboard Gray: 1/85-10/88 Rate/Rank Then: BT3 | Comments: Clean, Safe & Battle Ready! |
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Al Nolf - 08/20/00 12:56:10 My Email:silverdagger@net-port.com Division: S-1 and S-2 When aboard Gray: 1973-1975 Rate/Rank Then: SK3-SK2 | Comments: I played drums with a band onboard: "Bob Taylor & the Mustangs"...AKCS Jody Shotwell, AC1 Bobby Taylor, YN3 Bradley Johnson...what ever happened to them ? |
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Al Nolf - 08/19/00 01:28:40 My URL:http://www.1freespace.com/silverdagger/bio.html My Email:silverdagger@net-port.com Division: Supply/MAA When aboard Gray: 1978-79 Rate/Rank Then: SK1 | Comments: Greetings! (Especially to close-knit FirstClass Mess Group) I'm building a webpage spanning my 21+ years service, and was out looking for pictures when I ran into you. Good to see ya ! I'll be lookin' in from time to time (so square your friggin' hat!) |
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C.R. (cowchip) Westley - 08/14/00 21:37:55 My Email:rkwestley@netzero.net Division: M(Main control) A-Gang When aboard Gray: 84-87 Rate/Rank Then: MMFN to MM2 | Comments: Some of the best memories of my youth are "haze Gray and Underway" I haven't seen very many old shipmates but want to. |
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Joe Halford - 08/10/00 19:53:05 My Email:halfordj@squared.com When aboard Gray: 1976 - 1977 Rate/Rank Then: MM2 | Comments: I seperated from the Navy on the Gray just before her WestPac in September 1977 . In retrospect I should have stayed for the cruise . I miss some of my old Navy buddies and the times we had . Hopefully , I can contact some old friends through this website |
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Tony Williams - 07/27/00 05:30:05 My Email:tone38@excelonline.com Division: M-Division When aboard Gray: 1985-1989 Rate/Rank Then: MM-2 | Comments: |
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Tony Williams - 07/27/00 04:58:45 My Email:tone38@excelonline.com Division: M-Division When aboard Gray: 1985-1989 Rate/Rank Then: E-5 | Comments: |
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Kenneth Johnson - 07/16/00 09:53:32 My Email:kmj2413@primeline.com Division: Supply When aboard Gray: Sept. 75- Oct. 76 Rate/Rank Then: SHSN | Comments: The Gray days were great. A boy from the mountains sure grew up quick. Got to see places I'll never see again. I ran the ship's store on the Gray, where I never ran out of my friend's (or CDR McGhee's) brand of smokes. I still have contact with OS3 Bag ett and YN3 Pittsley. He made the cruise book for WESTPAC 75-76. I remember racing go-carts in Subic Bay (among other things) also "Underway USA, Goodbye PI!" Write back if you remember me. |
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Steve Shetler - 07/13/00 22:15:04 My Email:scheckler@hotmail.com Division: A Gang When aboard Gray: 1989-1991 Rate/Rank Then: MRFN | Comments: I just found this by accident. What a great surprise!! Looking forward to hearing from people. |
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David P. Inman - 07/10/00 01:40:31 My URL:http://www.mp3.com/DavidInman My Email:dinman55@msn.com Division: NX When aboard Gray: 1979-1983 Rate/Rank Then: QM3 | Comments: I signed earlier but have a new e-mail for anyone looking for me. See earlier post for shipmates remembered. Have worked past 15 years as a respiratory therapist in Kansas City,Mo. Spare time doing New Age Music. See above URL Anyone seen Leroy Murch? Or SN Mike Neal? |
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Kelly Neel - 06/26/00 18:28:26 My Email:D-Kelly.Neel@usa.conoco.com Division: AS When aboard Gray: 1990-1991 Rate/Rank Then: STG3 | Comments: |
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R K FOLKES - 06/23/00 18:03:28 My Email:bfolkes@home.com Division: NX When aboard Gray: 1976 TO 1978 Rate/Rank Then: QM1 | Comments: WHAT EVER HAPPEN TO THE GRAY |
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Curtis Mitchell - 06/20/00 06:21:47 My Email:curmit@pacbell.net When aboard Gray: Nov 85-May 89 Rate/Rank Then: BTFN-BT3 | Comments: What up to the sailors of the Good Ole Days! Its still a few of us left, but none of us are BT's anymore. Regardless of the rate, we always got the job done!!! |
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mitch waritz - 06/19/00 06:00:24 My Email:Waritz@aol.com Division: oc When aboard Gray: 75-77 Rate/Rank Then: OS2 | Comments: |
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TYRONE SHEPHERD - 06/14/00 23:27:02 My Email:FALL2BACK@AOL.COM Division: B DIVISION When aboard Gray: 1987-1990 Rate/Rank Then: BT2 | Comments: I'M GLAD SOMEBODY PUT TOGETHER A WEBSITE FOR THE OLD GRAY FF-1054. I ALWAYS WONDER WHAT HAPPEN TO SOME OF THE PEOPLE I STEAM WITH IN THE BOILER ROOM AND SAIL WITH DURING MY THREE YEARS ONBOARD. PLEASE FELL FREE TO DROP ME A E-MAIL OR TWO. I WILL RETIRE ON 31 JAN. 2001 IN SAN DIEGO, CA. I'M NOW A DAMAGE CONTROLMAN FIRST CLASS. LATER OLD FRIENDS......... |
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Max Hebert - 06/10/00 20:32:17 My Email:Texmaxbear@worldnet.att.net Division: OC When aboard Gray: 1980-1982 Rate/Rank Then: SA/SN on and off! - Thank you Commander Rose! | Comments: Hey Shipmates, Has been a long time since I have seen some of the names here. I was on the last Westpac with the Gray. Anyone else have a pair of boondockers under the Coronado Bay Bridge???. Was a great crew!. Radio was the coolest place on the ship. Where are theses guys? Canez, Chapagne, Mouton, Joye, McCloe, Beard & Lofton. Would be great to hear from the ol radio gang. I saw Brookins posting at the end of this page! Learned alot from that gentleman. Thanks Joel! Any one know of LTJG Keiler o LTJG Wilhite! Lord knows I made their days. Anyone remember Swygert?? Dude nearly ran us aground coming out of Subic. Ok, ganna throw some names out there and if any one know how to contact them, Please pass on my email address. How about Happy Brewe ?? Spent a lot of time with this gentleman. Think he kept my name on the extra duty roster just so he wouldn't have to keep typing it. How about Eulenfeld? I know hes somewhere here in Texas! John Wright? Think the last I heard he was in New Mexico. 1 t Division buds - Hendrickson, Wilkins, Clegg, Kehayis, Cully. And the brotha's FREDDY!! Bendolph...Seaman BOBO!! KEITH!! Mr. Toussaint <<< |
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ROBERT K FOLKES - 06/01/00 21:30:01 My Email:bfolkes@home.com Division: NX When aboard Gray: 1976 to 1978 Rate/Rank Then: QM-1 | Comments: GOOD TO SEE SOMEONE STILL THINKS OF THE OLD GIRL |
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Tony Wilson - 05/29/00 15:59:17 My Email:trons4u@aol.com When aboard Gray: Feb87-Feb90 Rate/Rank Then: BT 2 | Comments: Hi, many times I remember the old days and good times on the Gray. Like the many times in Seattle and the Rose Fest. As Well as Reftra in Hawaii (loved them bikini's). Hope to hear from some of my old shipmates |
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Steve Sparks - 05/29/00 03:54:17 My URL:http://www.chesterton.com My Email:stevesparks@msn.com Division: B Division When aboard Gray: 84-88 Rate/Rank Then: BT3 | Comments: I would like any pictures fromGray that anyone might have. I have a number of them I have taken myself in the fireroom and have one of Gray flying a Soviet flag during excersises with the canadian navy. And always remember GRAY Get Reamed All Year...... I mean Clean Safe and Battle Ready! |
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Herb Moore - 05/22/00 02:04:03 My Email:hoegermoore@earthlink.net When aboard Gray: 82-85, 88-91 Rate/Rank Then: BT2,BT1, BTC | Comments: "it was the best of times, it was the worst of times" seems to fit and be a reflection of my time aboard GRAY....it was hard going the last mile with her, great hard-working crew. To just turn back the clock... |
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Jim Wassman - 05/03/00 00:11:48 My Email:jnWassman@west.raytheon.com Division: 2nd When aboard Gray: 18981-1982 Rate/Rank Then: FTM1 | Comments: I was WC Supervisor for the ancient Basic Point Defense Surface Missile System. |
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Ricky G. Himes - 04/01/00 02:47:18 My Email:rghimes@myway.com Division: WEAPONS When aboard Gray: 1975-1979 Rate/Rank Then: GMG2 | Comments: Sad to see she's not sailing she was a good ship. |
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Brent A. Sisk - 03/05/00 17:15:54 My Email:BrentSisk@hotmail.com When aboard Gray: 1980-1983 Rate/Rank Then: BT3/BT2 | Comments: Stationed onboard made her last Westpac and was onboard for transition to reserve fleet. Looking for old friends email me at BrentSisk@hotmail.com |
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L. Scott Perlick - 03/04/00 16:51:08 My Email:Lscottp@aol.com Division: 2nd Div (BPDSMS) When aboard Gray: '80-'82 Rate/Rank Then: GMG2 | Comments: Seek, Engage, Destroy........I remember flight quarters in the IO; I remember standing shore patrol duty ON THE BRIDGE in Subic Bay, all night on New Year's Eve; I remember working harder on Sunday Holiday Routine than we did during the week; I remember p ssing off the rickshaw driver who's picture I took while he was asleep (and can be seen on page 18 in our 80-81 Westpac cruise book); I remember riding camels on the beach in Karachi. Mostly I remember that we had a tight ship and crew and I wouldn't trad that experience with you all for anything in the world. |
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David LeGrande - 03/02/00 00:06:02 My Email:digitald@wans.net Division: OPS When aboard Gray: 1978-1979 Rate/Rank Then: STG3 | Comments: Did you work in Sonar? Call me via e-mail |
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David Vaught - 02/28/00 14:30:03 My Email:MrDV2U@aol.com Division: First Division/Fox When aboard Gray: 82-83 Rate/Rank Then: BMC | Comments: |
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Randy C. Andrew - 02/25/00 15:49:50 My Email:retgmcusn@home.com Division: WG When aboard Gray: '80-'82 Rate/Rank Then: GMG1 | Comments: Even though it was rough on my career (nobody likes to get busted), the ship and crew was tight knit. Made a lot of friends and had loads of fun at sea and inport. But there is NOTHING that makes me get a rise like the smell of cordite after shooting MT 51 in rapid fire !!!!! Retired as a GMC(SW) in 1996 after 11 ships, 10 deployments, and 3 tours of shore duty. Now working for Fleet Technical Support Center (FTSCPAC), San Diego conducting combat systems alignments and magazine sprinkler systems verif cations/inspections. Sure do miss the MK42 Gun Mounts, last ship had the MK45, just couldn't get excited about a 20 round rapid, know what I mean? |
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JERRY JENSEN - 02/24/00 03:39:39 My Email:jjensen74@hotmail.com When aboard Gray: 7/75 to 12/79 Rate/Rank Then: HT3, HT2 | Comments: Had a great time on the Gray. She was in mothballs here in Bremerton Wa. until last year. Sorry to see her cut into razor blades. |
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Larry Williams "Little Willy" - 02/22/00 18:40:55 My Email:thewillfam@aol.com When aboard Gray: Late 1973 to Mid 1976 Rate/Rank Then: MM3 | Comments: Still in Washington |
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Sheila Gray - 02/21/00 03:59:15 My Email:Freestone5@yahoo.com Division: Family member of ship's namesake | Comments: My ex father in law is the brother to Ross F.Gray Who is the namesake of the USS Gray. The family is very intrested in the USS Gray and many went to the ceremony that ended the Gray's service. One person I have talked with personally is Larry Verducci from Washington. Would love to hear any good stories from the Gray. Or to be in touch with Larry again. |
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- 02/15/00 07:37:00 | Comments: CS3 Beetle: Checked aboard Gray in Japan Served that fine fried chicken in the South China Sea and the Red Sea during the Yom Kuppor War. Sailed back to San Diego and lived there for 17 years and then moved to Omaha. |
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Michael "Beetle" Bailey - 02/15/00 07:24:03 My Email:MPB2652@aol.com Division: Supply When aboard Gray: Sep 73 - Jun 74 Rate/Rank Then: CS3 | Comments: |
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Scott O'Brady - 02/08/00 16:09:00 My Email:silverleaf1@yahoo.com Division: OI When aboard Gray: 1979-1981 Rate/Rank Then: OS3 | Comments: Went through the yard period in Seattle and the WestPac in 1980/1981. Would like to locate Mike Huber, operations specialist, and Dave James, signalman. |
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Donald Dollar - 02/05/00 00:32:29 My Email:donedollar@aol.com Division: OI When aboard Gray: 84-85 Rate/Rank Then: EW3 | Comments: Serve as EW along side guys like EW1 Depattie, OS3 Perry, OS3 Zeke Gonzales, OS3 Taylor, GMC Horne. Great crew! |
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Ken Borders - 01/20/00 06:07:25 My Email:bordekw@aol.com Division: "A" Gang When aboard Gray: May 85 - Jun 88 Rate/Rank Then: MMC(SW) | Comments: I have great memories of the old girl, I made Chief and was initiated on board. Mark Kaska and George Cone. I also earned my SW pin on board. Great site |
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Ken Borders - 01/20/00 06:02:55 My Email:bordekw@aol.com Division: "A" Gang When aboard Gray: May 85 - Jun 88 Rate/Rank Then: MMC(SW) | Comments: |
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Charles H. Stein - 01/12/00 19:42:39 My Email:cstein@san.rr.com Division: M Div / Aux Mach I When aboard Gray: 78-81 Rate/Rank Then: MM3 | Comments: Enjoyed most of my time spent onboard the GRAY. Just changed my ISP and e mail address. Haze Gray and underway !!! |
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Phil Kenline - 01/11/00 23:51:10 My Email:CMC@inchon.navy.mil Division: NAV/ADMIN When aboard Gray: Jun 85 - Jun 88 Rate/Rank Then: PNC(SW)/PNCS(SW) | Comments: Had a great time and hope everyone is doing well. It's a small Navy and a smaller country as I've met up with old shipmates from coast to coast. |
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dan barrett - 01/11/00 20:34:51 My Email:dbarrett@sd431.k12.id.us When aboard Gray: April 1982 | Comments: When visiting friends in Seattle in the spring of 1982, I had the opportunity to visit and tour the Gray. What a great memory! The ship was immaculate, the crew was gracious, and the experience was my favorite part of my trip. Six years later, I was taking pictures of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Gray passed underneath, much to my surprise. On my honeymoon in 1993, my wife and I were driving from San Jose to Washington State when I saw the Gray resting (waiting to be chopped up?) in an inlet with some other rusting warships. I knew that this would be the last time I would see the Gray. I want to congratulate and thank the officers and crew of the Gray for their service. Well done! Dan Barrett, Weiser High School Weiser, Idaho |
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Matt Carrasco - 01/09/00 06:44:04 My URL:http://maddcomputer.cjb.net My Email:mattbc@gte.net Division: OC When aboard Gray: 1985 Rate/Rank Then: RM2 | Comments: I was a crew member of USS Norton Sound, but had to do a 1 month TAD duty on the USS Gray in 1985 to be their Teletype Repairman for a couple of voyages, the 1st trip was to Mazetlan Mexico for a week in port.. Then we went to Vancouver Washington for the Forth of July 1985, and we play 2 games of softball with the locals, we won 1 game and lost the other. Had a good time.. Check out my web site and you can see all about my ship. The USS Norton Sound (AVM-1).. |
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Peter M. Borchek III - 12/30/99 15:46:57 My Email:pmjbiii@earthlink.net Rate/Rank Then: PNSR-PN2 | Comments: Wasn't on GRAY but was on the mighty LANG from Mar 83 to Mar 86. Now a CPO at REDCOM 13. Have run into many shipmates from both ships (CAPT Spears, ETC (was BT) Wilson etc) since leaving Long Beach. It was still the best time of my career. Saw this site y accident. It's Great. pb |
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Steve Roath - 12/27/99 16:27:36 My Email:sjroath@rose.net Division: 3rd When aboard Gray: 1970-1973 Rate/Rank Then: STG-3 | Comments: I really enjoyed my time on the Gray. We made two WestPac cruises and I got a lifetime of memories. |
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ROBERT A. JOLLEY IV - 12/25/99 00:34:23 My Email:NAVYMANIV@AOL.COM Division: RADIO & DECK When aboard Gray: 1987 TO 1989 Rate/Rank Then: RMSN AND BM3 | Comments: ILL ALWAYS HOLD THE USS GRAY CLOSE TO MY HEART. AT 1054 EVERYDAY, I ALWAYS THINK OF HER.IF THERE ARE ANY SHIPMATES WHO REMEMBER ME, PLEASE CONTACT ME. I WAS DISCHARGED FROM THE NAVY IN 1991 AND ENLISTED IN THE US ARMY. CHANGING BRANCHES OF THE SERVICES WA A REGRET ILL ALWAYS HAVE. I AM NOW RETIRED. YOU COULD TAKE THE MAN OUT OF THE NAVY BUT YOU CANT TAKE THE NAVY OUT OF THE MAN. HAZE GRAY AND UNDERWAY. |
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Tom Gabriel - 12/21/99 23:23:48 Division: X.O. When aboard Gray: 8-74 to 2-76 Rate/Rank Then: LCDR | Comments: |
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Tom Gabriel - 12/21/99 18:26:58 My Email:tom.judy.gabriel@juno.com Division: X.O. When aboard Gray: 8-74 - 2-76 Rate/Rank Then: LCDR | Comments: Aloha shipmates and Happy Holidays to all |
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Charles H. Stein - 12/11/99 05:31:59 My Email:c.stein@worldnet.att.net Division: M Aux Mach 1 EM08 When aboard Gray: 4/78-9/81 Rate/Rank Then: MM3 | Comments: Over the years I have lost track of alot of good friends: C. Lindberg, J. Hatley, J. Kibbee, J. Kimble, M. Wiley, W. Barker and others. Reported onboard in San Diego just after the Gray arrived home from WestPac 77/78 and departed during an availability pierside in San Diego. Enjoyed the time spent in Seattle & Todd Shipyard VERY much. Anyone that knows the where abouts of the people I mentioned above; give them my e mail address. |
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Charles H. Stein - 12/11/99 05:31:27 My Email:c.stein@worldnet.att.net Division: M Aux Mach 1 EM08 When aboard Gray: 4/78-9/81 Rate/Rank Then: MM3 | Comments: Over the years I have lost track of alot of good friends: C. Lindberg, J. Hatley, J. Kibbee, J. Kimble, M. Wiley, W. Barker and others. Reported onboard in San Diego just after the Gray arrived home from WestPac 77/78 and departed during an availability pierside in San Diego. Enjoyed the time spent in Seattle & Todd Shipyard VERY much. Anyone that knows the where abouts of the people I mentioned above; give them my e mail address. |
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Kenneth B. McGhee - 12/10/99 16:50:10 My Email:kmcghee@aol.com When aboard Gray: 1974-1976 Rate/Rank Then: 0-5 | Comments: Can it be more than 25 years ago??? |
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Ryan Bolling - 11/23/99 20:08:17 My Email:rbolling@central.uh.edu Division: OI When aboard Gray: 88-Decomm Rate/Rank Then: OS2 | Comments: Began my military career onboard Gray. Looking back is alot more fun than the actual time on her. She was barely holding on at the end. Did make for a nice stay in Pearl Harbor, though, when the engineers had to replace all the boiler tubes during REFT A. Hope all is well with former shipmates. In the words of CDR Nathansen - SPARKLE. |
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carl olson - 11/12/99 00:03:28 My Email:olsons4@yahoo.com Division: OI When aboard Gray: Aboard Hull Rate/Rank Then: OS3 | Comments: Ref preceding message....The year was 1973 not 1983 (It couldn't have been that long ago... could it?)...Sorry about the error Carl |
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Carl Olson - 11/11/99 20:17:20 My Email:olsons4@yahoo.com Division: oi When aboard Gray: aboard USS Hull 72to74 Rate/Rank Then: os4 | Comments: The Gray and the Hull(dd945) were traveling companions on many trips. Remember especially heading home to San Diego Dec 1983 with Gray when Hull got word that one of us would have to turn around and head back to the Indian Ocean(hot spot) Hull was originally chosen but because of fuel considerations task went to Gray. Allways wanted the chance to say thanks to you guys. |
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lenny polizzi - 10/31/99 18:35:42 | Comments: nice to see ff 1054 is still out there in cyber. I know of a couple of shipmates that i've been walkin' the planet with over the years, such as A.J. sweatt who is livin large in cincy. to my bro'swho have left this planet, BUGS McKINNEY R.I.P and to shipm te I shall never forget Bruce DELL also R.I.P. I salute you with a big SUBIC,SUBIC I love you long time no shit. Also Tapper and Gossage I'll talk to you soon. and Frank medina what the hell happened you dropped out? |
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lenny polizzi - 10/31/99 18:08:08 Division: oc When aboard Gray: 1976 1979 Rate/Rank Then: sm3 | Comments: |
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garry smith - 10/31/99 00:22:49 When aboard Gray: 81 | Comments: |
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David Harrell - 10/19/99 04:45:01 My Email:davidbh99@aol.com Division: ship's office When aboard Gray: 77-80 Rate/Rank Then: yeoman third class | Comments: Glad to see that my ship that i was proud to serve on is still being remembered. Thank you very much. |
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Steve Sparks - 10/18/99 01:23:13 My Email:stevesparks@msn.com Division: EB-13 When aboard Gray: 84-88 Rate/Rank Then: BT3 | Comments: |
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Jack Anderson - 09/24/99 16:17:05 My Email:JAnde18970@aol.com Division: weapons When aboard Gray: 1980-1982 Rate/Rank Then: FTM-3 | Comments: Worked on the Basic Point defence Surface Missile System With Douge Largent And took over as work center sup.when he dumped it on me. Anyone ever hear from Richy Lee Hinck or Josh Coleman. Spent Ten Years in the Navy Until I got Married. I came aboard he Gray when it was in Todd Shipyard and it is still the best ship I was on. If anyone has a spare cruise book from 81-82 let me know. I payed for one but never recieved it. Thanks |
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Donald F. Chaffin, GMC, USNR - 08/17/99 03:43:15 My Email:hawk@kiwi.net Division: 3rd Div/Weps When aboard Gray: June76-Aug79 Rate/Rank Then: GMTSN - GMT2 | Comments: "HAZE GREY AND UNDERWAY" Austrailla was the Kind. BIG O CIGARS, Steel Beach, Sonar Watches, Seagull for dinner. Those were the days, Rock and Roll PO City. Current assignment: GMC COMNAVRESFOR Korea Det 119 (CNFK) PT. HUENEME CA. |
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Donald F. Chaffin, GMC, USNR - 08/17/99 03:42:05 My Email:hawk@kiwi.net Division: 3rd When aboard Gray: June76-Aug79 Rate/Rank Then: GMTSN - GMT2 | Comments: "HAZE GREY AND UNDERWAY" Austrailla was the Kind. BIG O CIGARS, Steel Beach, Sonar Watches, Seagull for dinner. Those were the days, Rock and Roll PO City. Current assignment: GMC COMNAVRESFOR Korea Det 119 (CNFK) PT. HUENEME CA. |
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William V. Lee - 07/21/99 23:12:44 My Email:blee436921@aol.com Division: 1st/ ? When aboard Gray: 73-75 Rate/Rank Then: QMSN | Comments: CAME ABOARD 08-73 ON WESTPAC.CAPTAIN WALKER WAS CO AT THAT TIME VERY GOOD MAN.I LIVE IN SEATTLE,WA.I HAD A GOOD TIME ON THE GRAY UNTIL WE CAME TO DRY DOCK IN SEATTLE.OLD SHIPMATES I CAN REMEMBER ARE:DALE ADAMS,TROUTMAN,B. CARROLL,J.SPEEDY,MANY MORE. |
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David Braus - 07/21/99 18:52:19 My Email:brausd@itep.org Division: Weapons When aboard Gray: 1-84 to 8-86 Rate/Rank Then: GMG 2 | Comments: Met and worked with a lot of good people on the Gray. My experiences aboard her has had a lasting impression on me. We over hauled the gun mount in the spring of 86, and that was a job I will never forget. ahoy, mates! |
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David Braus - 07/21/99 18:13:15 My Email:brausd@itep.org Division: weapons When aboard Gray: 1-84 to 8-86 Rate/Rank Then: GMG 2 | Comments: |
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Kenneth L. Loveday - 07/21/99 18:10:07 My Email:KENNETH_LOVEDAY@ATK.COM Division: 2nd Division When aboard Gray: 75, 76, 77 Rate/Rank Then: GMG2 | Comments: Rick, I have my cruise book on CD, would you be interested in including it on this web site? Let me know. I have seen a definitive lack of gunnersmates on the log book, how come? Where is Martin A. Gorgas, Chief Beck, David A. Coberly, Fat Packard, Shakey Tidwell? All you guys better sign in! |
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Joe Nihill - 07/18/99 16:32:41 My Email:j.nihill@worldnet.att.net Division: Navigation Department When aboard Gray: 1974-1975 Rate/Rank Then: YNSA | Comments: |
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Kent Leach - 07/17/99 08:13:27 My Email:4lorn@excite.com Division: 2nd When aboard Gray: 1 May 73/8 Sept 77 Rate/Rank Then: FTMSN/FTGSN | Comments: The memories, the friends, the times, and the time on and off Gray are a part of who we all are. I notice people remember all the "good times" aboard her. I remember both sides of the coin. Though no longer sour, who can forget the officers and L.I.F.E.R. who were overbearing swaggarts with delusions of godhood; who truly loved wielding their "authority" with sadistic pleasure? This was definitely a major factor in the comraderie and friendships formed among the CREW, and they will always remain unparalle ed in one's life. Rah Rah Roy....Seek Engage Destroy! The Midnight Writer ---A whale ship was my Yale and my Harvard Herman Melville--- |
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David P. Inman - 07/12/99 04:51:08 My Email:dinman55@mindspring.com When aboard Gray: 1980-1983 Rate/Rank Then: QM3 | Comments: West-Pac 1980-81- Qmc West, Qm2 Furr , Hoss Bm3 Wilkins, Gonzo, Lt John Schmid, Qm2 Hand Barry York - Cmdr Rose - Happy Brewer - Lt. Purcell Sm Neal - Sm Julian and "Baby" sigs - Sm Nugent Sm Clegg "10,000 Missions over Shit River" |
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Richard Harriman - 04/06/99 19:29:22 My Email:billnd@cyberhighway.net Division: 3rd A/S Division When aboard Gray: October 87 to June 91 Rate/Rank Then: STG3 | Comments: I remember Bill Arnold and Fireman/Petty officer/Fireman Swedburg. That old Gray girl is several pounds heavier with all the coats of wax I laid on those decks. I know we all had our share of complaints about her when we were there, but she sure took alot of memories when she sailed out of S.F. bay for the last time. I wasn't there for the Decommisioning, but STG1 Tom Kacensky told me all about it. My fondest memories were of the two REFTRA trips to Pearl Harbor and all those visits to Canada. I couldn't wait to get out when I was there, but boy do I miss alot of those times and the old Sonar crew we had. I was there when Larry Verducci left the shi in SanDiego to take the ships rec van to S.F. He ended up crashing the van and ending his Navy Career by breaking his neck. I miss Larry too. I sure would like to hear from some of the crew that I remember, and the Sonar gang Sky, Big Al, Bath-quake, Rowland, Cooksey, Scotty, Lehr, I know I am leaving someone out. There was an STGSR when I left that I can't remember his name. Some of the old cr w, Mike Legg, Martin, Tim Brennan, Mussleman. I am now a Sheriff's Deputy in Oregon. I will stop now so you can read some of the others. |
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John E. Boyce II - 04/02/99 19:25:20 My Email:boyce.john@hq.navy.mil Division: N/X (Admin) When aboard Gray: 8 Apr 86 - 3 Oct 88 Rate/Rank Then: YNSA to YN3 now YNC(SW) | Comments: There were so many good people onboard at this time. My greatest memory is of the Seattle Sea Fair and the Portland Rose Festival. I left in Oct 88 to cross deck to the USS ROARK (FF-1053), just across the pier, did a WESTPAC and transfered to Rhode Isl nd Jul 90. SEEK - ENGAGE - DESTROY! And don't forget, CLEAN - SAFE - AND BATTLE READY! |
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John E. Boyce II - 04/02/99 19:20:22 My Email:boyce.john@hq.navy.mil Division: N/X (Admin) When aboard Gray: 8 Apr 86 - 3 Oct 88 Rate/Rank Then: YNSA to YN3 now YNC(SW) | Comments: There were so many good people onboard at this time. My greatest memory is of the Seattle Sea Fair and the Portland Rose Festival. I left in Oct 88 to cross deck to the USS ROARK (FF-1053), just across the pier, did a WESTPAC and transfered to Rhode Isl nd Jul 90. |
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Steve Stiglbauer - 03/02/99 03:39:23 My URL:http://www.yachtworld.com/maritimeyachtbrokerage My Email:maritime@email.com Division: Operations Dept. When aboard Gray: '85-87 Rate/Rank Then: Lieutenant | Comments: Live in New Bern, North Carolina now. Be interested to hear from any shipmates from the mid '80's. |
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Barry Marchisio - 12/18/98 06:35:04 My Email:mach4max@pacbell.com Division: R Div When aboard Gray: 1972-1974 Rate/Rank Then: HT3 | Comments: Had a great time serving on the Gray. Made two WESTPACs and had the opportunity to work under some great guys like John Carroll and Les Fermental. Still in contact with several of our old shipmates and still remember some great stories (some of which ca 't be told.) Now working as a Fire Fighter (and Union rabble rouser) in the Palo Alto,(Calif.)Fire Dept. |
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JERRY HOUSE - 10/04/98 05:11:21 My Email:STDTL@INFO2000.NET Division: 3RD SONAR When aboard Gray: 1971-1975 Rate/Rank Then: STG3 | Comments: GREAT TIMES ABOARD THE GRAY. MADE SOME GREAT FRIENDS BUT HAVE LOST TOUCH WITH MOST. ANYONE FROM THE GRAY AND 3RD IN THAT TIME FRAME GET AHOLD OF ME. TO THE REST WHO SERVED, ITS GREAT TO SERVE WITH YOU AND THE MEMORIES OF THE GRAY |
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someone - 10/01/98 20:53:14 | Comments: Nice page, but you should consider dumping most if not all of the java. It makes for unnecessary clutter and load time, not to mention difficulty in navigating the page. Also might want to get another internet provider to host it. After closing 20 different ad boxes that popped up on every page... it was just too much. See you. |
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BILAL ZEYBEKOGLU - 09/18/98 19:44:39 Division: DAMAGE CONTROL When aboard Gray: I HAVE NEVER BEEN Rate/Rank Then: LT JG | Comments: I AM FROM TURKISH NAVY. I AM WORKING IN EX USS MCCANDLESS(FFT-1084). NOW HER NAME IS "TCG TRAKYA (F-254). WHEN I VISIT YOUR WEB SITE I DECIDED TO WRITE. HELLO FROM TURKEY. |
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Bill Arnold - 08/27/98 13:38:44 My Email:wfarnold@earthlink.net Division: OE01 When aboard Gray: mid 88 - Decomm Rate/Rank Then: ET2 | Comments: During my time aboard, the lady just wore out. The Gray had a great final crew, and she just sort of laid down and went to sleep... |
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OSCS(SW) Ken Cooper - 08/16/98 21:47:39 My URL:http://personal.bellsouth.net/msy/k/c/kcooper5 My Email:kcooper5@bellsouth.net Division: OI When aboard Gray: Apr. 81 - Mar. 86 Rate/Rank Then: OSSN - OS1 | Comments: My first ship - and probably the best. 4 years, 10 months, and 18 days! Seaman to 1st Class. Great names to remember - OSC(SW) Raymond C. O'dell, OS1(SW) Ron Crossan, OS2 Steve Key, OS2 Danny L. Miller (later EW1), OS1 Perzyk. It was haze grey and und rway - even training SELRES. |
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Bob R. Miller - 08/13/98 22:30:21 My URL:http://www.tracy.com/~brmiller My Email:brmiller@tracy.com Division: OC When aboard Gray: 1974/75 Rate/Rank Then: RMC | Comments: Came onboard USS Gray a "boot" Chief and went right to WestPac. Old age has caused me to forget most of the names of my Radioman. I do remember RM3 Jones, RM1 Dick Hondrick, RMSN Gossage and others. A great group of guys in radio. I retired in May 197 and went to work for NCS Stockton. Stockton is closed now....too bad a great communiction station. |
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Mark Tapper - 08/12/98 04:31:37 My Email:ottomat@fishnet.com Division: OC When aboard Gray: 75-77 Rate/Rank Then: RMSN | Comments: The USS Gray was my only assignment in the US Navy. I got out shortly after the WestPac, having decided that I needed a new travel agent. I enjoyed the cruise, though: the ports, the guys I sailed with and, of course, the ship. I made a lot of good fr ends on her. Guys I've lost touch with over the years but still think of now and then: the late and great Bruce Dell, Polizzi, Gossage, McKinney, and Zipf, to name a few. {A 6-pack of San Miguel to anyone who can tell what this group had in common -- s nd your best guess to ottomat@fishnet.co} I have some great memories of my time on the Gray...it's nice to have a place to come and reminisce. Thanks for putting the website together, Rick. |
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Ralph N. Cain - 08/11/98 01:40:39 My Email:rcain1@westol.com When aboard Gray: 1972-1975 Rate/Rank Then: Boiler Technician/E-5 | Comments: |
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W. Scott Perkins - 08/10/98 23:38:42 My Email:perkins5@llnl.gov Division: 1st, OI, 2nd When aboard Gray: 9/75 to 6/78 Rate/Rank Then: Ens. & LTJG | Comments: After tour at LFTCPAC Coronado, I got off AD 6/80. Moved to San Francisco Bay Area. Went to work at Lawerence Livermore Lab as nuclear weapons engineer. Am still there. Joined the Navy Reserve in 1981. Changed designator to CEC - Seabees. Am still USNR. R cently promoted to Captain. |
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Kenneth L. Loveday - 08/10/98 12:09:18 My Email:KENNETH_LOVEDAY@ATK.COM Division: 2nd Div. When aboard Gray: 75,76,77 Rate/Rank Then: GMG2 | Comments: |
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ERIC SWEDBERG - 08/08/98 20:36:38 My Email:MOEODELL@AOL.COM When aboard Gray: 3/87-9/90 Rate/Rank Then: HT/dc+-+- | Comments: hazy gray and underway |
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Tommy L. Williams, Jr - 08/08/98 00:56:38 My URL:http://www3.edgenet.net/gnxwill/index.html My Email:gnxwill@wsii.com Division: Supply S-1 When aboard Gray: Jul 83-Mar 85 Rate/Rank Then: SKSR - SK3 | Comments: My first ship and I had a blast! Remember stepping aboard and almost falling down my first ladder. A very fine vessel. Always on top. Mad a good first impression on me and indoctrinated me in to the "Nav" |
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RMC Joel A. Brookins - 08/07/98 22:29:45 My URL:http://www.connecti.com/~joelbee My Email:joelbee@connecti.com Division: OC01 When aboard Gray: 1979-82 Rate/Rank Then: RM2 - RM1 | Comments: MY first ship, the best ship I had the pleasure of serving aboard. I am retired now but I will never forget the times, the travels, and the friendships I experienced aboard the Gray. Motto: Seek, Engage, Destroy! Please Visit my homepage at http://www connecti.com/~joelbee |
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Tim Nichols - 08/07/98 00:45:56 My Email:butlerco@gate.net When aboard Gray: 1-73 to 6-76 Rate/Rank Then: MM3 | Comments: It was the best of times..... |
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Rick Penza - 08/06/98 23:15:01 My URL:http://www.oocities.org/Pentagon/1695 My Email:rwpenza@bigfoot.com When aboard Gray: 1975-1976 Rate/Rank Then: MM3 | Comments: I was only aboard Gray for about 4 months, but did alot during that WestPac. Became a shellback, pulled into all the really 'great' ports of call: Karachi, Mombasa, Mauritius, Penang. And was in Subic Bay twice. Love that dirty water.... |