| 6/30/2008 |
| Bob Meryers IC2 |
Oregon |
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| Was just on the TJ 6-28. Completed a few electrical projects. Bring your hand tools to the reunion.Make up for those days you should have worked but didn't. Or, just come and have a cup on the mess deck and tell sea stories! |
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| 6/24/2008 |
| Jim Chester |
Califonia |
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| The best ship of my long career enlisted and officer was the USS Turner Joy. We had the highest OPTEMPO I ever experienced in combat and would not trade those days for anything. |
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| 6/23/2008 |
| Larry Upton |
New York |
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| Aboard this great ship 1980-1982 (Decon) left as a SK2. Many memorable times, West Pacs and Southpac. Any shipmates out there please contact me. Retired from the Navy in 1996, residing in upstate New York. |
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| 6/23/2008 |
| Al Whitney |
Arizona |
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| My Dad, the late BT1 Robert Whitney, served on the Preston, DD795. I can remember many times going to Long Beach Navy Base and picking him up. I also can vividly remember the Turner Joy, Fletcher and Maddox being moored alongside. Nice website. |
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| 5/29/2008 |
| Charlie Shultheis |
Arizona |
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| Was Gunnery Asst 76-77; COMMO 78-80. Great ship; great times! |
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| 5/29/2008 |
| J.Villasenor OSC ret |
Nevada |
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| Aboard TJ as RD3 1970-72. Best sea command of my Navy years. Best WESTPAC times. |
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| 5/20/2008 |
| Gene E Windhorst |
Nebraska |
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| I served on the Turner Joy from August 65 to February 1969. Made three cruses on her. Hope to see you all in August. |
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| 5/7/2008 |
| David Brookshire |
North Carolina |
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| I was on the Somers (DDG-34) '69 - '71 and TJ was in our squadron. I was a Gunners Mate and always wanted to be on a 3 gun Hull class (Somers was converted from DD947). TJ and class was and is, in my opinion, the sharpest looking Tin Can ever made. |
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| 4/26/2008 |
| Ray Thompson |
Iowa |
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| Served on board 65-66. Looking forward to seeing her again. Don't remember too many people, but have seen a couple I remember. |
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| 4/12/2008 |
| garry o'neal stone.sr. |
Alabama |
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| Honored to serve on the same waters as this fine ship. |
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| 4/10/2008 |
| Bob Schmid |
Maryland |
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| I servered on TJ in 1971, did an extended cruise on her then off to "B" school. |
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| 4/4/2008 |
| dwayne traill |
International |
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| i remember looking over turner joy on her stay in port in auckland new zealand in 1967. i was just 15 years old and still remember how excited i was at the time. although i cant remember his name we took a sailor home to have dinner with us. still great memories ! go navy ! |
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| 4/4/2008 |
| Victor Jones |
Wisconsin |
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| I served about TJ from 77-80 as a FTG2. These were difficult times for the ship and we went into emergency overhaul at Long Beach CA shortly after I came aboard. TJ looks great in these pictures and I am glad to see her in such a productive role in retirement. |
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| 3/8/2008 |
| Marshall Hakala |
Arizona |
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| served about 63-65 during the Tonkin Bay incident. Have been back once and will try to get to the reunion this year. Looking forward to seeing my old shipmates |
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| 3/8/2008 |
| Wayne Moberg |
Idaho |
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| Greetings, Glad I found this page
Looking forward to reunion August 2008 |
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| 3/6/2008 |
| Frank Kemsley |
Arizona |
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| Served aboard from 1975-1980. |
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| 2/28/2008 |
| Francis Rowan |
Oregon |
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bhYxZyr@fjf.com
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| I like the web very niceand easy to navigate. I served aboard 1963-1965 |
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| 2/20/2008 |
| Richard E. Asche |
Washington |
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Y1Avgqk@ytR.com
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| If you choose to add your comments to the Guest Book, don't forget to enter the code as shown below your comments. This is necessary to eliminate spammers. |
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| 2/19/2008 |
| Bill Metcalf |
Washington |
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| We who work at the TJ Museum in Bremerton, Washington take pride in keeping up the old girl. Certain spaces (not many) are off-limits to the general public - almost always for safety reasons. But not to TJ Sailors. Find a staff member and identify yourself. That is all. |
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| 2/11/2008 |
| Jeff Ross |
New Mexico |
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9Oajjt_dUN8TJV@hfU1g.com
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| I served on the USS Ranger CVA61, on 3 WESTPAC cruises (67-71). The USS Turner Joy came alongside for an unrep and I took a photo of her. It can be seen at this website. It's the last photo on the page, lower right corner.
http://www.uss-rangerguy.com/Jeff_Ross/index.ht |
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| 2/10/2008 |
| STG2 A.J. Hodder |
Califonia |
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| I visited the TJ last August 07 when I helped my daughter move to Seattle. It was terrific to take her for a tour and relive old memories. The forward section where we bunked and where Sonar is located wasn't open. I hope to revisit the TJ again soon. |
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| 2/8/2008 |
| Heather Evans |
International |
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DuemiXHr@ejT4IM7.net.au
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| My family welcomed several members of the crew into our home during the ships visit to Melbourne Australia in 1966 and we have oftened wondered what happend to them. Good luck and God bless you all. |
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| 2/8/2008 |
| Heather Evans |
International |
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| My family welcomed into our home several sailors during a visit to Melbourne Australia in 1966. We have often wondered what became of them. Good luck and God Bless to you all. |
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| 2/7/2008 |
| Donald Solda |
Califonia |
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| Was on board 72-74. Hi to any old buddies ou there. |
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| 1/28/2008 |
| Layne Hurst |
Califonia |
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D221POncWM@vjmo6jv.com
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| Hope to see you all at the next reunion. I was on board 68/69. |
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| 1/28/2008 |
| Gerry Roberts |
North Carolina |
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| Looking forward to my first reunion was aboard the TJ 63-64 hope to see you guys soon, |
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| 1/28/2008 |
| mugu |
Indiana |
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zijL@XWvRA.com
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| keeeeeeeeeepppppppppppppppppooooofffffffffffffffffffff |
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| 1/26/2008 |
| cliff wyatt BM3 72-73 |
Tennessee |
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| great job on the newsletter and have fond memories of the time i spent aboard the TJ. |
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| 1/26/2008 |
| Doug Short MM3 72-75 |
Michigan |
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Etdiy-miiW@u91nWJo.net
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| Many great memories of TJ and especially the M and B divisions and 2 westpacs. worked in Main Control. Visited TJ Aug 02 and it looked great. I saw Dennis Friday's comment from earlier this year, and yes I do remember him! He was from Detroit... Doctor??!! |
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| 1/19/2008 |
| Dennis Delanoy rmsn |
New York |
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sD4tAB.JFHknQJ@ebgMN.com
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| OB 59-61 turner Joy best ship in the fleet Proud to have been on board was radio from late 59 to 1961 want to hear from anyone that era |
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| 1/15/2008 |
| Wayne Moberg 1966-1968 |
Idaho |
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| Just a note..Walter Johnson,DCC,1966-1969 passed away 0n 1`4 Jan.2008..Will be missed... |
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| 1/11/2008 |
| Eldon Hull |
Idaho |
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JhJfDLuSI@ebxMo.com
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| The new page is great .Some how it promated me frome BM1 to BMcC something I would have like but never accomplished . |
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| 1/9/2008 |
| Richard Kissinger |
Colorado |
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| Served in Forward Fire 1968 - 70. Toured her in 07. Brought back many memories. The doors around the entrances to Forward and Aft fire must have made a lot of people happy. |
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| 1/5/2008 |
| JOHN T. CRAWFORD IV |
Califonia |
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| I SERVERED ONBOARD THE TURNER JOY AS A EM2 FROM OCT.'72 TO NOV.'73...BEST DARN TOUR OF MY 30 YR. CAREER |
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| 12/31/2007 |
| Rance Jurevwicz |
Califonia |
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| GREAT WEB SITE! We have added a link to our monthly newsletter so that more veterans can be made aware of this tremendous resource. Also, please visit our web site to learn about hidden benefits.
http://www.veteranprograms.com |
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| 12/29/2007 |
| Rick Martin |
Iowa |
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PSnkbRsuwFESG@jYS.com
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| Hello Shipmates! Great site! I served on TJ 1965/66 West Pac cruise as a brand new FTG3. Lost some good friends when Mt 53 blew. See some old friends here - feel free to contact me. |
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| 12/19/2007 |
| jimmy lee |
Alabama |
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| I SERVED IN 68, AND 69. I AM LOOKING FOR OLD FRIENDS. DAVE STARKIE,RONNIE BELUE,AND STEWART AN FT, ON SHIP. |
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| 12/14/2007 |
| Paul Duffley |
Texas |
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| Served on board 71-72. Looking fwd to next reunion with my fiance. Hopefully married by that time. |
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| 11/13/2007 |
| Larry Litton |
Texas |
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Qt3HnkAdKir@89zxBMy9F.com
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| First entry was wrong, I was on
Board from 1962 to last cruise of
1968 |
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| 11/9/2007 |
| Dan Ingram |
West Virginia |
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| Hope to attend 2008 reunion. Look forward to seeing old shipmates and the TJ. Onboard 3-65 to 6-67. |
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| 11/7/2007 |
| Larry Litton |
Texas |
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| Served from 1962 to 1967
in the fireball crew,Howdy to a hell
of a ship & crew |
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| 11/4/2007 |
| Raymond Wedel |
Illinois |
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| 72-75 couldnt wait too get out now thinkin wow the time sure did pass fast If I could Id do it again lotta great character on that ship during my tour great times |
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| 11/4/2007 |
| LiSmeltyartenly |
Alabama |
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| Thanks for the welcome Really an excellent site - it's always a pleasure to come back or else other
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| 11/3/2007 |
| Raymond G. Frakes MM 2 |
Texas |
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bII3XYzNLK@8ixtr.com
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| I served on the Turner Joy from 59-64,some of the best times of my young life then,lots of great memories to share at the reunion looking forward to being there.Any shipmates who remember me please email.Love to hear from you.Ray |
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| 10/25/2007 |
| william scafidi |
Ohio |
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| was on her from 1966 to 1969 any body out there, the same time call me. |
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| 10/18/2007 |
| Rick McFarland |
Texas |
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| on board 72-74 nice to see the site.BM2 |
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| 10/15/2007 |
| Juan R. Medrano EMFN |
Texas |
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DXBpI07j4@5TVAJy7Fd.ner
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| Howdy from San Antonio. Larry Ayers,Paul Kovar and myself were all EM strikers.Boy those were the Days.Great Guys on the TJ. 65-66 |
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| 10/7/2007 |
| Sarah Fowler |
International |
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IiNTkyR0c3Y0@7C22tC7.com
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| I know its a bit of a long shot but i am searching for a Michael (Mike) Baker who served on the USS Turner Joy back in 1980-1981 when it came to Australia, in particular Port Lincoln. Mike worked with the engines as far as i have been told, from Hawaii. any info appreciate |
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| 9/21/2007 |
| Jerry Castleman |
Califonia |
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| Sorry. That would be Dec 69 to Mar 74 |
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| 9/19/2007 |
| Jerry Castleman |
Califonia |
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| Served as an ET Dec 69 to Mar 73. Hello to all who may remember me. |
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| 9/16/2007 |
| EDWARD L. ROLLINS |
Califonia |
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Y5yZJQaW4D3@Ecg.com
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| As a shell back would love to hear from old ship mates. looking forword to reunion. |
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| 9/12/2007 |
| Dale Oberg |
Idaho |
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aWWoNuJSa@5R5.com
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| Used to serve with Hal Tibbitts at MOTU 5, until I retired in 1971. |
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| 9/10/2007 |
| Richard Horst |
Florida |
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| Currently touring the USA. |
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| 8/18/2007 |
| David Moore |
Arkansas |
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| Great site. When they talked about ships being Haze Grey and underway they must have been thinking of this ship. I should have been a west coast squid. |
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| 8/9/2007 |
| Allen Mayer |
Minnesota |
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| Great memories of the shipmates and time that I spent on board the Turner Joy. |
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| 8/1/2007 |
| John Ezug |
Alaska |
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O_broU@EOO8q.ca
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| This is a great start. Keep up the good work. |
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| 7/27/2007 |
| Bob Meyers |
Oregon |
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qxkiBe@uaEAYau.com
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| On 7-21-07 I spent the day working on the old girl. Nothing too complicated, a string of lights out in the forward fireroom. Two hours later the 40 year old taped splice was found contacting a rusted cover. By the end of the day the lights were working. Come and help. |
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| 7/24/2007 |
| Gilbert Oros |
Califonia |
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YJ3tjF2uYM@5RH.com
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| A great site with photos of TJ. Thanks |
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| 6/20/2007 |
| Anthony Rosenbaum |
Pennsylvania |
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RXMsCmrcJXL@E6tvUch.net
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| Any one with stories or memories of Jerry McGowan TM3, who has passed away please email me as his family is trying to gather as much information as they can, for the years he was in the Navy. |
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| 6/19/2007 |
| Chester Johnston |
Califonia |
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VzGHenZ@0InyhYuk8.net
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| Nice site and good to see all the names I rember |
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| 6/16/2007 |
| mike bailey |
Califonia |
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| trying to get in touch with bill lafergey aka the weasel.this is second time i have posted this message.the first one dissapeared.any body know his adrress please respond.i need his help with an agent orange claim.turner joy 1971 cruise |
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| 6/13/2007 |
| Bill Latimer |
Minnesota |
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| good memories of time on board Turner Joy. |
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| 5/24/2007 |
| John Rohrer |
Califonia |
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| Outstanding site, for an outstanding ship. Sure have missed scanning all of the messages from former crewmen and shipmates. See you in Bremerton, 2008. |
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| 5/19/2007 |
| Dick Asche |
Washington |
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c2rUAmI@9pn.com
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| "The TJ Reunion is scheduled for 7-10 August 2008 in Bremerton at the Hampton Inn (360-405-0200). The Hampton Inn is a stone's throw from the TJ and ferry terminal to Seattle."
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| 5/18/2007 |
| John alastra |
Califonia |
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| Cruised the San Juans a couple years ago and was surprised to see the TJ sitting there in Bremerton. Brought back a lot of memories of past shipmates and good friends! |
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| 5/10/2007 |
| Chris Jewett |
Maryland |
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98vXTzH5@0BaMwCVyYC.net
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| Nice website. Good job, Dick. Guestbook, Shipmates, and Remember When sections are replete with many familiar names from years gone by. Cheers... |
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| 5/1/2007 |
| John Johnsen |
New Mexico |
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JEarpB0d@ovfGzVQ.net
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| Visited TJ a few years ago and what memories that brought back! She looks great...a testament to the ongoing work of the staff at the Museum. Greetings to all my former shipmates. |
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| 4/22/2007 |
| Dan Rieke |
Califonia |
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Iho5UVnk@1LjvW.com
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| Thanks, Dick, for all the hard work and devotion in creating the new TJ website. And thanks to everyone who works to keep the TJ in top shape for generations to enjoy! |
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| 4/20/2007 |
| Bill McGovern FT-2 61-63 |
Maryland |
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NCaJf2ZEaVHPJ8@4vp.com
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| Best ship in the fleet ! Sully,are you out there ? |
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| 4/19/2007 |
| John Paul Thiese |
Iowa |
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BcT25ekphx@xbqGCbx.com
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| My brother David Thiese was serving onboard during The Tonkin Gulf Incident, this i felt was one of the more poignant periods of his life, on rare occasion he would share his thoughts about it with me.A fellow sailorJohn Paul Thiese!! |
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| 4/19/2007 |
| Jim Chester |
Califonia |
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4BNxgHU@ers5Are.com
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| I am grateful for this website! I hope it gets as much activity as nichecom.com did. Out of my 29 years in the US Navy, my time aboard the TJ was the most adventurous, most rewarding, saw the highest tempo of combat operations. Great ship! |
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| 4/19/2007 |
| DOug Church |
Califonia |
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IUuHmi9OzdJ@OaA7e.com
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| I was on board the TJ in March and she looks great! |
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| 4/18/2007 |
| Tracy Birch EMFA 81-82 |
Illinois |
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nR3xRN4xw@QKkhz0GEe.net
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| Thanks Dick for the GREAT new site for the TJ! Hoping to hear from shipmates from the 80's. It was nice to be part of her decomissioning. Please SUPPORT our troops in Iraq! Tracy and Penny Birch |
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| 4/18/2007 |
| Dick Asche |
Washington |
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HaBO3yw@HG0.com
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| If you wish to submit articles for the "Remember When" link or photos, please include Turner Joy in the subject line of your email submission. AOL screens all incoming mail and may include it in the separated junk mail category. |
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| 4/17/2007 |
| Cecil Elliott |
Georgia |
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NQ3zpRxGPCUP@jUWzwEWyG.net
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| Glad to have the website back. Missed reading the comments in the guestbook. |
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| 4/17/2007 |
| john gardner |
Wyoming |
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qHSZrPGw@TNO5qIK.net
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| this is a great site. I have alot of fond memories of the time spent on the TJ. Hope to see you at the 2008 reunion |
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| 4/16/2007 |
| Dave Leverenz |
Califonia |
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| Be thinking about what memorabilia you might bring to share to Bremerton for the 2008 reunion. See you all there! |
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| 4/15/2007 |
| Norma Thiese |
Iowa |
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| This is a great website! My late husband, David, would have enjoyed this. |
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| 4/14/2007 |
| Rick Haight |
Virginia |
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AG51XAwPCm@qBUUtYg.net
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| Very nice to see this site up. Some of the best years of my life as I remember them now. Will have to write of those memories. Regards |
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| 4/14/2007 |
| Richard Wolff |
Minnesota |
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| Thanks Dick for all of your time and effort |
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| 4/13/2007 |
| Francis Rowan |
Oregon |
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dNisemT@K3K.com
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| Mr Asche thank very for new web site I've been lost for a long time. |
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| 4/13/2007 |
| Gilbert Ginn |
Texas |
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U7KQy3LGPh6ro@fXKNPn2hG.net
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| This website is going to be really great. I hope that everyone who has access to a computer uses it. And we can learn more about what our ship went thourgh. |
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| 4/7/2007 |
| callahan james |
Pennsylvania |
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wkzjQV3RrSn@VTLC6nj.net
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| T J was my home ,when i was in my teens westpack,southpack1980 |
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| 3/24/2007 |
| Dick Asche |
Washington |
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oMZST2R@DCk.com
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| Shipmates are invited to record memories at "Remember When" link in left column. |
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| 3/8/2007 |
| Dave Ginsburg |
North Carolina |
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o2pAWTNl.QC@QVjOpKdyr8.net
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| Congrats to Mike Austin and Jim Chester who located the missing round. I have many vivid memories.
Dave Ginsburg, BOSN4 USCG ret |
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| 3/6/2007 |
| Dr Dennis Friday PhD |
Califonia |
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xd5fCoTKjpnZpAq@vk0NWWl7.com
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| Hello Shipmates, my name is Dr Friday, but back in the day, my name was Seaman Friday, Dennis Friday ,FR. That was a long time ago. Any one know who i'm am ?? If not don't feel bad, my Memory is not that good as well. Very surprise to see this page. |
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| 1/29/2007 |
| O.J. Hickox |
Virginia |
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| Up to "Turner Joy Standards", as usual !
Bravo Zulu to Dick and his helpers here. Looking forward to seeing the shipmate anecdotes which Dick hopes to accumulate. I'll send a few along as time permits. |
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| 1/28/2007 |
| Bill Metcalf |
Washington |
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Thmse@9FNXdja.net
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| Nice site. 'Love the history - and the pictures. A fitting tribute to a fine lady... Rgds, bill |
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| 1/26/2007 |
| Strat Wentworth |
Califonia |
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| I was very fortunate to have been chosen as the first CO (59-61) of the very best destroyer in the fleet
during that time frame and I still believe this to this day. Helping
me fine tune Turner Joy into a high state of readiness was the
greatest crew ever assembled. And, this crew was followed by many others equally talented. My pride in the ship and crew was further enhanced by the fact that I, at one time, served as Aide to VAdm Joy at the U. S. Naval Academy from 1952-1954. I hope all fellow shipmates will take the time to join as a member of the Turner Joy Reunion Group.
Thank you,
R.S. Wentworth, Jr.
RADM. U.S. Navy, Ret.
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| 1/26/2007 |
| Richard E. Asche |
Washington |
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5I8tXR2@0va.com
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| At last, thanks to Jack Haskell who designed this web site we are again able to post our comments in this guest book. Shipmates are invited to read the TJ's history, which is part of this site, and refresh your memory of the events that occurred while you served on board. Hopefully you will then relate some "sea stories" to this guest book. |
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| 1/3/2007 |
| Tod Hale |
Oregon |
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Cqv7ptLjcxTkoK@WdZg1.com
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| Thanks Dick, for your efforts in keeping us "up and running". This looks like a great site, TOD |
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| 12/28/2006 |
| Theron Noth |
Illinois |
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zUGKe5@41jjXxz.net
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| This is a great start. Keep up the good work. |
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