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2004 Guest Book Entries ~ Page 01
January 2004
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Tuesday 01/13/2004
10:53:39pm |
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Name: |
Robert O. Walker,
LCDR,USN(Ret.) |
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E-Mail: |
rowalker1@juno.com |
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Homepage URL: |
http://www.ussessexcv9.org |
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Location: |
Tucson, Arizona |
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Comments: |
I was in Bremerton
when MIDWAY was towed in from San Diego after being
decommissioned. At that time she was the the largest ship in the
mothballed fleet at Bremerton. At her destination, she will once
again feel the pulse of life as visitors climb up her ladders and
walk her decks. WELCOME HOME!!! |
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Tuesday 01/13/2004
9:06:30pm |
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Name: |
Brent Burghy |
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E-Mail: |
bburghy@mhtc.net |
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Location: |
Livingston, Wisconsin |
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Comments: |
Served in HC1 DET2 and
HS-12 from 83-85 would love to hear from any of the Guys who
served with me.... |
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Monday 01/12/2004
1:28:57am |
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Name: |
Jonathan Bartell |
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E-Mail: |
JONATHANSAMUEL@VERIZON.NET |
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Location: |
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Comments: |
I served on the Midway
from 1961 - 1965 as a cook; I always had plenty to eat and the
best liberty and plenty of friends. I miss those good old days.
If anyone knows the whereabouts of I. Morris, CS1 pass on my email
to him. |
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Saturday 01/10/2004
6:54:36pm |
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Name: |
James C. Brain |
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E-Mail: |
brainjc@realmatrix.com |
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Location: |
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Comments: |
I sailed on the Mighty
Midway from january 1961 thru September 1964. I served all fours
in the ships Print Shop - X-Division. I have the 1961 and 1963
westpac cruise books and about 500ft (*8mm Movies) of flight ops
and refueling at sea. I'd be willing to donate these to you or the
museum. I can't believe this beauty of the sea has been
resurrected and still floating. I'm so proud of being part of her
fantastic history. Let me hear from you. Thanks and God bless
those of the Midway.
Jim Brain LI3
Print Shop X-Division
1961 thru 1964 |
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Saturday 01/10/2004
3:31:18am |
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Name: |
C. Steven G. |
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E-Mail: |
steve_movieman@yahoo.com |
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Location: |
southern california |
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Comments: |
fly one 63-65 looking
for the windy city boys... doyle, doug, cafee, c.w.m., jim
h.,joeph lefleur,g.wong,r.edwards,j.sigafoos,dennie adair,john y.
charles i, kiel B, falipe viatutu (samoa),donald johnson, fred
(big bad) roth, willie stanley, c. cancasci, evereett, joe carnes,
danny garrigan etc.... contact to share what we went thru.....
best regards, csg.... |
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Friday 01/09/2004
7:54:00pm |
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Name: |
James Hall |
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E-Mail: |
jhall55@comcast.net |
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Location: |
Garland (Dallas) Texas |
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Comments: |
I served on the Midway
1962 - 1965 in V1 division. I was mainly in the fly two area wing
walking those A4's and also operating the tiller bar on A4's. I
also operated the number two elevator. I am looking for shipmates.
Please email. This is a great site for a great ship.
Thanks,
Jim Hall |
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Friday 01/09/2004
6:14:53pm |
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Name: |
Major L. Carter |
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E-Mail: |
nav1ldo@aol.com |
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Location: |
Chesapeake VA |
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Comments: |
I was an RD2 on board
54 to decomm in 55. I am enjoying surfing the various Midway web
sites. Good work. Very professional. I look forward to a reunion
on board in 2005.
Cdr M.L. Carter USN (ret) |
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Friday 01/09/2004
9:00:57am |
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Name: |
Lloyd Clark |
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E-Mail: |
projouster@charter.net |
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Homepage URL: |
http://www.angelfire.com/wi3/knight4hire |
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Location: |
Madison, Wisconsin |
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Comments: |
This is a great site.
I served on the Midway from 84-86 in OZ division/Strike Ops and am
very proud of the work we did during that time. I am particularly
happy that our great ship avoided becoming razor blades and that
she will be proudly displayed in SD. |
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Thursday 01/08/2004
5:47:18pm |
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Name: |
John Manderson |
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E-Mail: |
jrm1253@aol.com |
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Location: |
Escalon, CA |
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Comments: |
I served on the Midway
from 1959 to 1961 in M-Div. I first saw the Midway in 1959,
sitting in the bay at Sasebo Japan. I was impressed then, and when
I got to tour her last Dec 23rd, while she was in Oakland I was
just as impressed. I'm looking forward to seeing her in San Diego. |
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Thursday 01/08/2004
4:59:02pm |
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Name: |
ALAN D. LONG |
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E-Mail: |
lostinca@juno.com |
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Location: |
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Comments: |
WESPAC CRUISE
1957-1959
CAME IN SR IN 1957,
CAME OUT YN3 IN 1959
SERVED DIRECTLY UNDER
ADMIN ASST (LTJG NALL A REAL MUSTANG).
THE MIDWAY WAS A TRUE
LADY & IF YOU HONORED HER - NEVER LET YOU DOWN. |
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Thursday 01/08/2004
3:00:05pm |
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Name: |
Frank R O'Connor USS
ESSEX CHAIRMAN |
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E-Mail: |
frankoconnor@se.rr.com |
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Homepage URL: |
http://www.ussessexcv9.org |
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Location: |
St Augustine, Florida |
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Comments: |
Very nice page, well
done. I realize the work that goes into creating and maintaining a
web site and you have done a great job here. Good to read the USS
Midway is heading home. |
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Wednesday 01/07/2004
2:53:35pm |
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Name: |
James Stevens
(Bigfoot) |
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E-Mail: |
jsteve08@coair.com |
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Location: |
Spring, Texas |
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Comments: |
Sierra Hotel on your
web site I was on board this great lady from 84-88 with VF/VFA
151. This is the best site I've ever seen on the Midway. I will be
making a trip to see her in San Diego when they get her ready for
the public. Thanks again for such a great web site. |
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Wednesday 01/07/2004
2:01:34pm |
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Name: |
M.J. Rizzello |
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E-Mail: |
mjrizzello@aol.com |
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Location: |
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Wednesday 01/07/2004
9:18:34am |
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Name: |
Barry Flowers |
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E-Mail: |
bcflowers@yahoo.com |
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Location: |
Central Coast,
California |
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Comments: |
Served aboard from
1972-1976. I enjoyed the time I served with OE/NTDS. Good job on
the web site. |
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Wednesday 01/07/2004
9:06:01am |
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Name: |
Stephen C. Szabo |
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E-Mail: |
michele.szabo@verizon.net |
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Location: |
Circleville, Ohio |
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Wednesday 01/07/2004
0:41:39am |
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Name: |
Daryl Autrey |
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E-Mail: |
dautrey@wcisp.com |
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Location: |
Oroville, CA |
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Comments: |
I served as an AT3 in
GM Division (Guided Missile), 1960-1962. |
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Tuesday 01/06/2004
9:42:00pm |
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Name: |
James W. Johnson |
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E-Mail: |
TwoForRoad@comcast.net |
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Location: |
San Jose, California |
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Comments: |
I just wanted to thank
you for all the work you have done on the web site as well as
getting the Midway back to San Diego. I was ships company from
December of 61 to October of 64. It was a wonderful experience for
me. I was one of the lucky ones to be present at the
Decommissioning in San Diego. My cousin (Richard Mayne) was the
last navigator on the Midway and was involved in the
Decommissioning. We plan to visit the Midway in San Diego as soon
as we can.
Thanks again,
James W. Johnson |
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Monday 01/05/2004
0:43:20am |
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Name: |
Joe Vieira |
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E-Mail: |
vieira5@earthlink.net |
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Location: |
San Jose, California |
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Comments: |
I went up to Oakland
to see the Midway while she was being "Cleaned-up" and it brought
back some great memories of the time on board, 1982-1984, as a
Machinist Mate 3rd class for #2 Screw (Main Engine). Being in
M-division didn't leave you much free time, but I did manage to
wander around and meet some good people onboard a fine ship. I
remember the daily updates from Captain McGrail with the "Press-On
Gents" and the "Look for the green flash" Lines. That NORPAC
cruise close to Russia was interesting with the huge seas making
the old gal rock and roll like a Destroyer. Looking back on it, it
was the best time I had while in the Navy. I am looking forward to
taking my family to San Diego to visit what was the Navy's Finest
Carrier. By the way, your website is by far, the best Midway site
around. THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES. P.S. I'd love to hear from anyone
onboard during my time there. |
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Friday 01/02/2004
6:53:57pm |
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Name: |
Michael W. Davis |
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E-Mail: |
mwpkd@cs.com |
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Location: |
Westminster, CO. |
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Comments: |
Great site. I have
been looking for Midway history and found your site. I served
aboard Midway from July 1973 to September 1975. Thank you, Mike. |
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Friday 01/02/2004
5:41:00pm |
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Name: |
Andy Sharon |
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E-Mail: |
asharon@reedbusiness.com |
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Location: |
Newton, MA |
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Comments: |
Great Site! I really
appreciate all the work you put into your Midway site. I was
stationed aboard the Midway from 1/81 to 1/83 and really can't
wait to visit her in San Diego shortly. I LOVED the pictures taken
inside the ship while
it was being painted in Oakland. Thanks for all your hard work,
shipmate! |
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Thursday 01/01/2004
10:37:14am |
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Name: |
Dave Starr |
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E-Mail: |
sotn777@aol.com |
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Homepage URL: |
http://www.midwaysailor.com/davestarr/index.html |
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Location: |
Castro Valley, CA. |
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Comments: |
It has been a real
pleasure working on the Midway for the last 2 months while she was
here in Oakland. I am sad to see her leave, but I am happy for all
the Midway Vets that she will have a home forever down in San
Diego. So many great Navy ships have been scrapped and lost for
all time, but others like the Midway and Hornet, will live on.
Special thanks to Troy Prince here at
Midwaysailor.com and to my boss CDR Pete Clayton on the USS
Midway.
Dave aboard Midway in Oakland, 2003
(Click thumbnail to view the larger
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Thursday 01/01/2004
8:38:48am |
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Name: |
L. "Russ" Porter |
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E-Mail: |
lrpandjmp@aol.com |
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Location: |
Florida |
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Comments: |
Was glad to see the
Big M is on her way to SD. I was on her 46-48. Worked in print
shop. She is a grand old ship and deserves the last deployment to
be made to a great naval museum-to be. All guys and gals have
waited a long time for this to happen! The best of luck to her
next duty. Look forward to a visit in the future.
Russ |
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Thursday 01/01/2004
6:08:01am |
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Name: |
Dave Vergeldt |
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E-Mail: |
SugSnp@aol.com |
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Location: |
S.E. Michigan |
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Comments: |
Thanks for putting
this all together. Thanks for those of us who served when it was
not the popular thing to do. |
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