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6/30/2008
Bob Meryers IC2 Oregon
 
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!
6/24/2008
Jim Chester Califonia
 
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.
6/23/2008
Larry Upton New York
 
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.
6/23/2008
Al Whitney Arizona
 
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.
5/31/2008
liane davies International
 
there is no such worship haswishy washy stuff
5/29/2008
Charlie Shultheis Arizona
 
Was Gunnery Asst 76-77; COMMO 78-80. Great ship; great times!
5/29/2008
J.Villasenor OSC ret Nevada
 
Aboard TJ as RD3 1970-72. Best sea command of my Navy years. Best WESTPAC times.
5/28/2008
Doug Collins South Carolina
 
MPA on TJ from 73 to 77.
5/26/2008
Anambra Imo Abia Mugu Montana
 
pls you guys give up mugu
5/23/2008
Shane Laemmel Florida
 
MR3 Laemmel 1980-1982
5/20/2008
Gene E Windhorst Nebraska
 
I served on the Turner Joy from August 65 to February 1969. Made three cruses on her. Hope to see you all in August.
5/7/2008
David Brookshire North Carolina
 
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.
4/26/2008
Ray Thompson Iowa
 
Served on board 65-66. Looking forward to seeing her again. Don't remember too many people, but have seen a couple I remember.
4/12/2008
garry o'neal stone.sr. Alabama
 
Honored to serve on the same waters as this fine ship.
4/10/2008
Bob Schmid Maryland
 
I servered on TJ in 1971, did an extended cruise on her then off to "B" school.
4/4/2008
dwayne traill International
 
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 !
4/4/2008
Victor Jones Wisconsin
 
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.
4/1/2008
clem New York
 
Thank you all,I love you all.
3/11/2008
Randy Southern Ohio
 
Was on TURNER JOY in Nov.1972-Feb.1974.Was a BT in the aft.
3/8/2008
Marshall Hakala Arizona
 
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
3/8/2008
Wayne Moberg Idaho
 
Greetings, Glad I found this page Looking forward to reunion August 2008
3/6/2008
Frank Kemsley Arizona
 
Served aboard from 1975-1980.
2/28/2008
Francis Rowan Oregon
 
I like the web very niceand easy to navigate. I served aboard 1963-1965
2/20/2008
Richard E. Asche Washington
 
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.
2/19/2008
Bill Metcalf Washington
 
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.
2/11/2008
Jeff Ross New Mexico
 
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
2/10/2008
STG2 A.J. Hodder Califonia
 
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.
2/8/2008
Heather Evans International
 
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.
2/8/2008
Heather Evans International
 
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.
2/7/2008
Donald Solda Califonia
 
Was on board 72-74. Hi to any old buddies ou there.
1/28/2008
Layne Hurst Califonia
 
Hope to see you all at the next reunion. I was on board 68/69.
1/28/2008
Gerry Roberts North Carolina
 
Looking forward to my first reunion was aboard the TJ 63-64 hope to see you guys soon,
1/28/2008
mugu Indiana
 
keeeeeeeeeepppppppppppppppppooooofffffffffffffffffffff
1/26/2008
Lloyd Gallentine Califonia
 
Plank owener 1959-1962
1/26/2008
cliff wyatt BM3 72-73 Tennessee
 
great job on the newsletter and have fond memories of the time i spent aboard the TJ.
1/26/2008
Doug Short MM3 72-75 Michigan
 
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??!!
1/19/2008
Dennis Delanoy rmsn New York
 
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
1/15/2008
Wayne Moberg 1966-1968 Idaho
 
Just a note..Walter Johnson,DCC,1966-1969 passed away 0n 1`4 Jan.2008..Will be missed...
1/11/2008
Eldon Hull Idaho
 
The new page is great .Some how it promated me frome BM1 to BMcC something I would have like but never accomplished .
1/9/2008
Richard Kissinger Colorado
 
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.
1/5/2008
JOHN T. CRAWFORD IV Califonia
 
I SERVERED ONBOARD THE TURNER JOY AS A EM2 FROM OCT.'72 TO NOV.'73...BEST DARN TOUR OF MY 30 YR. CAREER
12/31/2007
Rance Jurevwicz Califonia
 
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
12/29/2007
Rick Martin Iowa
 
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.
12/19/2007
jimmy lee Alabama
 
I SERVED IN 68, AND 69. I AM LOOKING FOR OLD FRIENDS. DAVE STARKIE,RONNIE BELUE,AND STEWART AN FT, ON SHIP.
12/14/2007
Paul Duffley Texas
 
Served on board 71-72. Looking fwd to next reunion with my fiance. Hopefully married by that time.
11/13/2007
Larry Litton Texas
 
First entry was wrong, I was on Board from 1962 to last cruise of 1968
11/9/2007
Dan Ingram West Virginia
 
Hope to attend 2008 reunion. Look forward to seeing old shipmates and the TJ. Onboard 3-65 to 6-67.
11/7/2007
Larry Litton Texas
 
Served from 1962 to 1967 in the fireball crew,Howdy to a hell of a ship & crew
11/6/2007
tom stolarski Califonia
 
Hello to bill scafidi and john alastra
11/4/2007
Raymond Wedel Illinois
 
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
11/4/2007
LiSmeltyartenly Alabama
 
Thanks for the welcome Really an excellent site - it's always a pleasure to come back or else other . Much respect!
11/3/2007
Raymond G. Frakes MM 2 Texas
 
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
10/25/2007
william scafidi Ohio
 
was on her from 1966 to 1969 any body out there, the same time call me.
10/18/2007
Rick McFarland Texas
 
on board 72-74 nice to see the site.BM2
10/15/2007
Juan R. Medrano EMFN Texas
 
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
10/7/2007
Sarah Fowler International
 
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
9/21/2007
Jerry Castleman Califonia
 
Sorry. That would be Dec 69 to Mar 74
9/19/2007
Jerry Castleman Califonia
 
Served as an ET Dec 69 to Mar 73. Hello to all who may remember me.
9/16/2007
EDWARD L. ROLLINS Califonia
 
As a shell back would love to hear from old ship mates. looking forword to reunion.
9/12/2007
Dale Oberg Idaho
 
Used to serve with Hal Tibbitts at MOTU 5, until I retired in 1971.
9/10/2007
Richard Horst Florida
 
Currently touring the USA.
8/18/2007
David Moore Arkansas
 
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.
8/9/2007
Allen Mayer Minnesota
 
Great memories of the shipmates and time that I spent on board the Turner Joy.
8/1/2007
John Ezug Alaska
 
This is a great start. Keep up the good work.
7/27/2007
Bob Meyers Oregon
 
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.
7/24/2007
Gilbert Oros Califonia
 
A great site with photos of TJ. Thanks
6/20/2007
Anthony Rosenbaum Pennsylvania
 
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.
6/19/2007
Chester Johnston Califonia
 
Nice site and good to see all the names I rember
6/16/2007
mike bailey Califonia
 
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
6/13/2007
Bill Latimer Minnesota
 
good memories of time on board Turner Joy.
5/24/2007
John Rohrer Califonia
 
Outstanding site, for an outstanding ship. Sure have missed scanning all of the messages from former crewmen and shipmates. See you in Bremerton, 2008.
5/19/2007
Dick Asche Washington
 
"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."
5/18/2007
John alastra Califonia
 
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!
5/10/2007
Chris Jewett Maryland
 
Nice website. Good job, Dick. Guestbook, Shipmates, and Remember When sections are replete with many familiar names from years gone by. Cheers...
5/1/2007
John Johnsen New Mexico
 
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.
4/22/2007
Dan Rieke Califonia
 
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!
4/20/2007
Bill McGovern FT-2 61-63 Maryland
 
Best ship in the fleet ! Sully,are you out there ?
4/19/2007
John Paul Thiese Iowa
 
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!!
4/19/2007
Jim Chester Califonia
 
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!
4/19/2007
DOug Church Califonia
 
I was on board the TJ in March and she looks great!
4/18/2007
Tracy Birch EMFA 81-82 Illinois
 
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
4/18/2007
Dick Asche Washington
 
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.
4/17/2007
Cecil Elliott Georgia
 
Glad to have the website back. Missed reading the comments in the guestbook.
4/17/2007
john gardner Wyoming
 
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
4/16/2007
Dave Leverenz Califonia
 
Be thinking about what memorabilia you might bring to share to Bremerton for the 2008 reunion. See you all there!
4/15/2007
Norma Thiese Iowa
 
This is a great website! My late husband, David, would have enjoyed this.
4/14/2007
Rick Haight Virginia
 
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
4/14/2007
Richard Wolff Minnesota
 
Thanks Dick for all of your time and effort
4/13/2007
Francis Rowan Oregon
 
Mr Asche thank very for new web site I've been lost for a long time.
4/13/2007
Gilbert Ginn Texas
 
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.
4/7/2007
callahan james Pennsylvania
 
T J was my home ,when i was in my teens westpack,southpack1980
3/24/2007
Dick Asche Washington
 
Shipmates are invited to record memories at "Remember When" link in left column.
3/8/2007
Dave Ginsburg North Carolina
 
Congrats to Mike Austin and Jim Chester who located the missing round. I have many vivid memories. Dave Ginsburg, BOSN4 USCG ret
3/6/2007
Dr Dennis Friday PhD Califonia
 
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.
2/6/2007
Mike Austin Choose State
 
Mike's comments have been moved to the Remember When page.
2/6/2007
Mike Austin West Virginia
 
I look forward to sharing information with fellow crew members and TJ fans.
1/29/2007
O.J. Hickox Virginia
 
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.
1/28/2007
Bill Metcalf Washington
 
Nice site. 'Love the history - and the pictures. A fitting tribute to a fine lady... Rgds, bill
1/26/2007
Strat Wentworth Califonia
 
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.
1/26/2007
Richard E. Asche Washington
 
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.
1/3/2007
Tod Hale Oregon
 
Thanks Dick, for your efforts in keeping us "up and running". This looks like a great site, TOD
12/28/2006
Theron Noth Illinois
 
This is a great start. Keep up the good work.