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Thank you for visiting the USS Saratoga Museum Foundation web site. We are very interested in hearing what you have to say about this project, and this guestbook allows you to share your thoughts with others who visit this web site. We encourage you to add to this guestbook and tell all of us what's on your mind! NOTE: Blatant advertising will not be tolerated. Guestbook entries that pitch commercial products will be summarily deleted. Guestbook entries for all of 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 have been archived. The 1999 archive can be found here. The 2000 archive can be found here. The 2001 archive can be found here. The 2002 archive can be found here. The 2003 archive can be found here. The 2004 archive can be found here. The 2005 archive can be found here. The 2006 archive can be found here. The 2007 archive can be found here. The 2008 archive can be found here. If you are looking for a particular name or shipmate, try the search tool on the left side of the screen. You can narrow your search to just this guestbook and the guestbook archives, or you can search the entire Saratoga site. Once you've located a particular page, use your web browser's built-in "Find" capability to sift through the entire page to find the exact word or phrase. One other resource that can be very helpful in finding old shipmates is the USS Saratoga Association, which currently has over 3000 members. Their website is www.uss-saratoga.com.
I was lucky to have served aboard the 'Sara' from 1958 to 1960. I was assigned to the V-6 division and served as plane captain on the TF crew. I met a lot of great people and have visited quite a few countries and cities. This assignment has provided me with a lifetime of terrific memories.
Jim McGuinness jimmcguinness68@yahoo.com REPORTED ONBOARD WHILE SHE WAS IN DRYDOCK AND LEFT RIGHT AFTER THE RETURN FROM THE GULF WAR. I WAS THE WAIST CAT CPO. HAD A GREAT GROUP OF YOUNG MEN WHO WORKED FOR ME. THERE WERE BAD TIMES BUT THE GOOD TIMES OUTWEIGHED THEM. MY HEALTH IS STARTING TO DECLINE AND MY MEMORY NOT SO SHARP SO I WANTED TO SAY TO ALL THE GUYS WORKED FOR ME. I WILL ALWAYS KEEP YOU IN MY HEART AND THANK YOU FOR ALLOWING ME TO BE YOUR FREIND.
ABEC AW STEVE GUTHRIE UMC40JAXDAD@HOTMAIL.COM Greetings to former crew members of the good old CV 60. Served aboard the Sara from the fall of 1974, until May of 76. A very special time in my life, and in the service of our country. Former A Division "snipe" working in the "refer gang" A/C & refrigeration shop, then in the boat shop,,,, Some very, very fond Anvy memories on that great ship !
Jon B. Main mainjon8@aol.com My dad was Claudus Wesley "Butch" Bragg from Barnwell, SC. He served on the Saratoga 1968-1971. He died Sept 2004. I recently received a bag FULL of letters that he wrote my mother when he was out at sea. Looking for any of his old shipmates/friends. Chuck? Pete? Haven't finished reading all of his letters, but hopefully he'll mention some last names. He spent alot of time in Jacksonville, FL. If anyone remembers him please contact me. Thanks.
Alicia Bragg Jordan aliciardh08@yahoo.com
Hi Everyone. Trying to contact Ed Wheelock of White River Junction, VT. I was a child when he and some of his shipmates used to come to our house for home
Mary Smith Boulanger msboulanger@comcast.net great idea but i think saratoga new york would be a much better, more fitting location.
Rob rpiegari@cenhud.com Served on "SARA" from 1968-1972, V-4 Division. Looking for former shipmates. We hold a re-union every few years. Take care and "GOD BLESS" all our shipmates!!!!
Ken Kerr kenkrr@yahoo.com WAS ABOARD THE SARA FROM END OF 63 TO DEC 65 THEN TRANSFERED TO ROSEVELT- SARATOGA WAS HEADING FOR NAM AND WAS WAS GETTING OUT IN 66. SEVERED IN FLY-3 AND LATER IN REPAIR 8
JIMMY CRAWFORD vinson61@yahoo.com.sg I happened upon your site while looking up information on the ship. I served onboard from '72-'73 / G Div.
Brian S. Mahaney Shawnmahaney@Netzero.Net Hello Shipmates, I have made another year and still looking for Shipmates from 70-72 Deck Dept. My e-mail has changed because of a hacker that stole the Hotmail account.I was in both 1st and 2nd divisions. Looking for friends from those divs. hope to find friends soon.
Vernon D Carter vernellen1951@yahoo.com
Served on board the "SUPER SARA" from 3 Feb 1983 to Aug 86 in OI Division. Out of the 8 ships I was on, the only 1 to come close was the USS Socar CGN-37. There are 89 OS's that I worked with and would love to say "hello" to.
OS1(sw) Samuel T. Towery III USN (ret) ramblin_wrec@yahoo.com I was in VF 31 Fighter Squadron, attached to USS Saratoga CV 60. Made the West-Pac in 1972- 1973. Then Made the Med Cruise in 1974-1975. I was an Aviation Ordnanceman with VF--31 Tomcatters. (WE GET OURS AT NIGHT)
Ronald Gause ronnascar3@charter.net
HI! I served in the S-7 division on the Sara from 1988-91. Wondering if some of my colleagues might be wandering through here? I served with Jim Ripple, Pat Connor, Garret Cook, Steve Irwin, Myron Bernstein, Jim and Don (DSs attached to our shop), Chief Hammers, DP1 Lopez, Greg Barnett, and many others!
Scott Jones appositesw@yahoo.com PH3 Neil Ottinger. I was on board the ship form June 1982 to March 1984. Part of that was during SLEP in Phil.then onto Mayport,FL. Worked in the Operations Department Photo Lab with a great group of guys. Many of which are excited about this project. Can't wait to go aboard one more time.
Neil Ottinger sniksder1959@hotmail.com I was on the Sara '67-'69, RM3 CR div. Some fun times on the '67Med cruise, some not so good in yard period at Phila. and Gitmo shakedown-'69. Transferred to CVA 66 in May '69 and separated then. Still remember Parker, Ohmer, Hojinaki, Blaine, Toland,Kerr and Stienkuhl. Hope all is well and good luck with the museum.
Rick Parr rikter647@aol.com I SERVED ON THE BIG 60 IN 1959-1960 AND MADE 1 MED CRUISE ..IT IS A GREAT SHIP WITH A GREAT HISTORY. I WAS IN V2 DIVISION ON #2 CAT. WAS ON IT WHEN WE HIT THE GERMAN FREIGHTER AND THEN CAUGHT FIRE IN NORFOLK VA WOR REPAIRS. I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANY ONE THAT WAS IN V2 DIVISION
JAMES BENTLEY CHASPAPA@AOL.COM Hello to all. I was on the Sara from 1985 to 1988 and worked V-1 crash and salvage( BIG NIX). Had a great time and you was one of the unlucky ones that i gave the ole pink belly sorry ;-) . would love to hear from anyone that know me from the Sara. are anyone that graduated boot champ Great lakes company 125 in 1985 firehead@embarqmail.com
Thomas Nix firehead@embarqmail.com Was in S-3 Division from 1971-1974 Nam cruise.Lots of fun in the ports of call.
james D. munsch jimdfishing@yahoo.com Happy New Year to all my former Ship Mates!!!
Tripp
Tripp Corbin trippcor@bellsouth.net Served on Saratoga cv-60 in early 90's. Best and worst times of my life would love to see her as a museum. She is a valuable peice of history and really hope to be able to bring my kids aboard and show them how we all lived and worked.
stan griffin wildryde11@comcast.net Served in v2 div.catupults 1969 and part of 1970 then transfered to v1 div. tractors made 2 med cruises. Really enjoyed the time on such a wonderful ship. Have a great holiday.
carl ellis carlellis@cox.net TO ALL PLANK OWNERS OF SUPER SARA GENTLEMEN: IT WAS BEEN 53 YEARS THIS COMING CHRISTMAS THAT WE SAT IN DRYDOCK AT THE BROOKLYN NAVY YARD, HARD TO BELIEVE BUT TRUE. WE WENT THROUGH THE UNDERWAY TRAINING AT GITMO, MOST OF IT SWINGING ON THE HOOK. MANY VISITS TO THE WHITE HATS CLUB. OUR SKIPPER CAPT STROH WAS RELIEVED BY CAPTAIN MOORE. PAINTING THE MASCOT GREEN. JAX BEACH, THE MERMAID BAR. OH WHAT MEMORIES. THE NORTH ATLANTIC CRUISE, AND OF COURSE OUR HOME PORT MAYPORT. THEN OF COURSE FLUSHING AVE WHO CAN EVER FORGET FLUSHING AVE. SO TO ALL MY FELLOW PLANK OWNERS I WISH YOU ALL A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR. REGARDS JIM PRIOR ADMIN SUPPLY AND COMMISSARY OFFICE 56-58
Jim Prior jimprior@easternjunior.com GO NAVY BEAT ARMY!!!!!!!! To all former shipmates have a very Merry Christmas and safe,Happy New Year.
John DiMasso hs7shamrocks@yahoo.com Happy Holidays to all. Oil Shack, 74-77. Just wanted to say that going after those that murdered 3000 Americans on 9/11 is anything BUT senseless.
Sam McMunn samcmunn@yahoo.com Hello All Former Shipmates, Just wanted to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and the Happiest New Years to You and your families. Hope this Year brings Good Things to all of You. Also I pray for our troops overseas and hope for a Speedy end to this senceless War. God keep you all safe and return you home to your loved ones. Happy Holidays to you All. An Old Salt at Heart Vern
Vernon D Carter vernd1@hotmail.com Was aboard the Saratoga from 77-80. Still have all my cruise books, a ships brass plate, my boat crew jumpsuit, my orginal 77 Sara ballcap. a few 70's t-shirts from Saratoga and few other items from those days.
Roger Stevens lindachloe8@aol.com Served on board Sara from 88-90, was ABH3 but went to Brig Staff right stayed there for tour. Transferred one month before ferry accident in Haifa, killing 21 sailors, I was friends with half of those who passed. I still have The Stars and Stripes newspapers about the incident. God rest there souls. Praying the Sara lives on unlike my first ship the USS Coral Sea CV 43.
Steve Joseph Xxstevexx66@yahoo.com I hope to see the USS Saratoga become a museum. My father served on her during Vietnam. I am looking forward to surprising him with a visit once she is on display. The saratoga was the begining of his service to his country, state, and county. After getting out of the navy he found his home in Law Enforcement for the last 36 years. Special Thanks to all of you putting your time and efforts into this great project.
Michael Edwards edwardsm@zoominternet.net 1985 - 1987 VF-74. Would like to make contact with anyone from the area. I was an AE, wondering how Ralph Petersen is doing or if anyone knows how to get in touch with him. Proud to have served with all of you.
Thomas Boon t.boon@copmcast.net To all my Sara shipmates: HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!!
Terry Sides Happy Holidays to all. 75-77 oil shack
Sam McMunn samcmunn@yahoo.com For all those that knew Arthur Iffland. I'm sorry to report that Art passed away on November 12, 2009 in Torrington, CT. He was 73 years old.
Don Sager saracva60@optonline.net Was a member of crash and salvage from 1988 to 1991 afteer getting back to port after the first gulf war. My son is interested in joining up. I am looking , Hopefully, to swomehow get my hands on a copy of a cruise book for that time. If anyone has i SARA LIVES...nfo on me getting my hands on one, please e mail me. My boy im sure would love to see one. I would love it very much to pass along a piece of my history to my son. Please help if you can. Thanks a ton.
Joe Stowell dgrs4lyf@yahoo.com Hi Fellow PlankOwners I am trying to track down two of my friends 56, 57, 58 One Fred Leeks was EM3 E Div, and Pearson EN3 A Div, in port he was engineer on the liberty launches. Does anyone have any idea where they may be today or how I can contact them.
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Jim Prior jimprior@easternjunior.com I AM LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO KNEW SHERRY WELTER FROM FL. AROUND 1979. I AM HER DAUGHTER TRACY LYNN AND MY REAL DAD WAS ON THE NAVY SARATOGA IN 1979. I AM 29 AND WOULD LOVE JUST A PIC OF MY REAL FATHER! SHE SAYS HIS NAME WAS WILLIAM GERTZ?? THANKS!
TRACY PRESSGROVE TRACYLYNN1980@HOTMAIL.COM Request permission to come aboard Sir..............
Michael A. Schaak tennis44@verizon.net I served aboard in 1992 when there was an accedental launch of sea sparrow missles almost sinking the turkish ship the mauvinat. was also sara man of the month and had my name painted on the door of hanger one. glad to hear the old girl is going to be a musem
Reid Monteith lazzydaz7@yahoo.com I served on USS Forrestal from 1990-1992 as ship's company and spent plenty of time on Sara when we were moored together in Mayport. We lost our bid to save the FID and send her to Baltimore or Tampa, I sure hope Sara doesn't see the same fate. Keep up the fight!!!!
Bryan E. Tiller hoos23@hotmail.com Proud of being a Plank Owner. Did Pre-com school in Newport RI Feb 1956, did her shake down to Gitmo (Which was when the Fighting Cock was dumped overboard) and the visit to Jackson Fl after taking a beating in a hurricane which stove in the sponson decks and lost an anchor among other damage. Great memories of my time on Sara. Retired from Navy in 2/1970 Anyone remembering me; get in touch
Robert (Bob) Doerler bdgunner@charter.net Served on the USS Saratoga from 1976-1979 ships company, Basic Point Defense Division, then changing to OM Div. GMG3, 2 Med cruises
Mark Weatherston markweatherston@ymail.com Served onboard from 1984 to 1988 V-2 Div,Arresting gear. Anyone from the same era out there?
Jeff Bets betts1987@bellsouth.net Served in V-3 84-87. Any hangar bay rats out there?
ABH3 John Cogley john.p.cogley@nasa.gov i served on the sara from 92-94 as ET3 sampson made some great friends and learned a little about life from some good shipmates...thanks fellas
ALGIE SAMPSON geminitwinal@yahoo.com I served onboard from 71-74 in s-3 division. Be nice to hear from old shipmates. Made 2 Med cruises and the "73" cruise to Nam. Oh the fun and memories i had.Hope to see the new Sara once she get settled in to her new duties.
James D. Munsch jimdfishing@yahoo.com To Robert Smith of Clark,Mo. I've been waiting almost 10 years for Sara to cross the bay from Newport to Q.P.,Forget trying to move her to Mo. We had our first HS-7 reunion in Newport in 2001 hopeing to get on board. When I first started planning the reunion Sara was suppose to be only months away from moving. Money and redtape has prevented the move. At least that's my understanding. Someday,maybe,I'm still hopeful that the next time I get to R.I. she'll be moved and open.
John DiMasso hs7shamrocks@yahoo.com I served on board between 1982 and 1986, and was wondering if any one would happen to know the whereabouts of a fellow shipmate bryan swingle, we served together in v3 division Bladerunner7777@gmail.com
Daniel J. Lemieux bladerunner7777us@myfairpoint.net to Don Sager, how about moving the sara to missouri, where it would be centrally located, where everyone from all the u.s.a could come and see it. and not have to travel to far?
Robert Smith To Kerry Whitworth: Why send Sara back South, when she was born in the North and should be a part of it now?
Don Sager saracva60@optonline.net PLANK OWNER! RICHARD CRUDELE RD3,OI DIV."56-59" LOOKING TO HEAR FROM MY OLD SARA BUDDIES.I LIVE IN R.I. SO I SEE SUPER SARA ALL THE TIME. I AM A VOLUNTEER PANHANDLING ALONG WITH MANY OTHERS ON WEEKENDS AT THE SHOPPING CENTERS AROUND THE STATE. WE BEEN AT IT GOING INTO 11 YRS NOW AND STILL GOING STRONG .YOU KNOW THE OLD SAYING, "DON'T GIVE UP THE SHIP" WE HAVE A LOT STUFF JUST WAITING TO GO ABOARD "SARA" IN CLUDING A F-9-F PANTHER THAT CRASHED .WE BEEN WORKING ON IT FOR TWO YEARS NOW, WE HAVE A FORMER F-9-F PLANE CAPT. HEADING UP THAT CREW.NO SHIP DESERVES TO BE A MUSIEM MORE THAN "SARA" .I'M GONA GO FOR NOW,ANY OF YOU GUYS FROM THE OI DIV GIVE ME A REPLY AT rcrudele@verizon.net SOFT WINDS & TRAILING SEAS MATES!
Richard Crudele RD3 OI div.56-59 rcrudele@verizon.net You need to get the SARA back to the South where they appreciate military things. Keep up the good fight. USS Saratoga CV-60, OI div. 1974-1976
Kerry Whitworth wowgagirl@hotmail.com Served in 1-Main, 4-Main, and in the B Div Office for awhile between 74-76; that was sure enough the weirdest 2.5 years of my young life. I still tell stories about Vic S., Ricky R., Bobby F., Roger G., Jim K. and the rest of you lads. I wouldn't go back, but I wouldn't trade some of those adventures for anything. Was that not a blast climbing up through the uptakes? How about climbing out over the water to get to the end of the flight deck during flight ops - we really should have gotten into trouble for that. I hope you boys are still in the world somewhere and prospering...?
John Palmer (Arnie) jpalmer@withersravenel.com My first husband, AD1 Jack D. SUtton was a mechanic aboard the Saratoga when it was struck by an oiler while taking on fuel in the Mediterranean back in 1982 or 1983. I have always been proud to have been a military wife and especially proud of the men serving on carriers. Of course, the Saratoga will always have a special memory for me.
Deborah Spoon deb.spoon@myfairpoint.net Served aboard 72 west-pac and med cruise right after 73 refit attached to VA-75 . Thanks for the memories
Jim Palumbi jpalumbi@verizon.net Served on the Sara during the early to mid-70s as Ship's Company in Work Center 631, Avionics Shop 1. Made the WestPac, 14 months in the Yard at Portsmouth VA, a trip to Gitmo, and a Med cruise. What is the current status on this project? Haven't seen too much information on this website lately on the progress. Thanks.
Terry Sides 1976-1978,SERVED ON THE SARATOGA,V-4 DIVISION,I WAS ON A PBR,LPD PRIOR.I LANDING ON THIS LITTLE RECTANGLE IN THE MED OFF THE COAST OF ITALY IN THE C2 AT LEAST IT SEEMED SMALL TILL WE WENT INTO A SLIDE THEN IT KEEP GROWING THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT FELT LIKE MY HEAD WAS BEING JERK OFF.IN 1977 I BECAME SAILOR OF THE QUARTER AND HAD A NICE RIDE IN A TOMCAT.
EDWARDSAWYER After the initial incident and final decision to scrap the Russian Sumarine Project 484 (Juliet) I'm deeply concerned about the museum's technical competency to take curatorial responsibility for the USS Saratoga. Manging thru-hull penetrations and having a back-up bilge pump were basic marine engineering and safety precautions that should have been taken to protect this unique cold war artifact and the environment. It is sad to see the same cast of characters soliciting donations to try again on the USS Saratoga. Don't take my word for it; I would encourage anyone thinking about getting involved to review the available materials surrounding the loss of Juliet objectively and come to their own conclusion. Barring resignation of those responsible for this loss, the museum should at least provide documention that it has done a root cause investigation and addressed the deficiencies prior to any other activities related to the Saratoga. Furthermore, the museum must demonstrate that it has the resources necessary to deal with a much larger vessel. Again, the track record is not good...
Submariner Mark The legendary clash of navies was a violent one on Plattsburgh Bay, Sept. 11, 1814. One can hardly read the contemporary accounts without concluding that only a string of miracles could have spared the lives of the survivors.
Twice, the USS Saratoga ó flagship of Commodore Thomas Macdonough ó was set on fire by hot shot and sustained the force of 55 round shot in her hull alone. Of 210 men aboard, approximately 26 were killed and 30 were wounded in about 2Ω hours.
Wayne Roberts RETURED SKC- I took the 'SUPER SARA" on her final voyage and was LPO of the decom crew. I have items that I would like to loan to the museum for display. If interested plaese call me @ 803-939-4862
William D. Gordon wspngordo@aol.com I served on the sara from 72 to 76 in bow cats cat 1 waterbreak operator. I came across thispage quite by accident. Made 2 med cruises. Due to an indstrial accident my memory isn't what it used to be. I do however remember the names reynolds, ratchford, dossey, after seeing them. Would like to hear from anyone from v-2 div.
thomas brieaddy neelieann@peoplepc.com served onboard Sara in 1980 in V-4 Div. I met the ship in Naples and did most of the 80 Med cruise. I could not get a billet for the SLEP crew and was transferred to NAS Atlanta. After leaving active duty I stayed in the reserves and was assigned to the Saratoga reserve unit from 1985-1990. It was a pleasure to go back to the Sara once a year for 2 weeks. The USS Saratoga was the best carrier in the fleet and I am glad I will still be able to see her instead of shave with her.My other duty stations include: NAS Albany,(Agony), GA., USS Iwo Jima, LPH-2, NAS Guantanamo Bay,(like being in jail), Cuba, NR LPH-2 Iwo Jima, NR CV-62 Independence, NR WEPSTA Earle, NJ Tom Wick, ABFC , ret. NR CV-60 Saratoga, 90-93. abfuelschief@hotmail.com
Tom Wick Favorite spot was Split Yugoslavia 1976..and Cannes France. The FIGHTING COCK was a good lady...long ..long hours, terrible food, More JP5 than water in our coffee, could blow up if we smoked in the heads but we kept smoking and drinking the stuff...to this day I cannot make my coffee strong enough for liftoff.
Jack Groshans mogwog1954@yahoo.com Remains of the first American lost in the 1991 Persian Gulf War have been found in the Anbar province of a Iraq, the U.S. Navy said Sunday. The Armed Forces Institute of Pathology has positively identified the remains of Captain Michael "Scott" Speicher, whose disappearance has bedeviled investigators since his jet was shot down over the Iraq desert on the first night of the 1991 war. On FOX news this morning. Scott flew off of the Saratoga.... They said his remains were burried near the crash site.... RIP SCOTT
Sam McMunn samcmunn@yahoo.com Hello Shipmates.....I served on the Sara from 59-63 - I was in R-Division.....Looking for R.Matthei, A.D. Willis, C.F. Jennings, J.A. Hoover, H.O. Hall, M.E. Watkins, J.C. Dalton, P.E. Absher, L.L. Loveless, E.T. Middleton, P.V. Pierson, and S.R. Squires. If any of you know any of these men....Please send me an email, I would really appreciate it! I have had the pleasure of speaking to J.D. McCab and Ed Wheelock and it was so great to reconnect. You all take care out there and I hope someone can help me reconnect with some of these gies! Thanks, Ray
Ray Bass imaginationbuilder@yahoo.com Hello Shipmates! I was son the Sara from 83 to 86, did 2 Med Cruises + the IO Cruise (loved being part of that line of death and avenging the murder of Leon Klinghoffer). Anyway, I just returned from a trip to New York City and visited the USS Intrepid. All in all, I have mixed feelings about that visit and hope that the Sara exhibit will be better. They had only a small portion of a lower deck: the third deck open and that was mostly the mess deck open only, the focsle and fantail, officer's quarters, the island, hanger and flight deck, of course. That was it. Having been on the inport fire party, I knew every knook and cranny of the Sara and it would be a huge disappointment if I can't see more of the old girl. It was also sad to see a lot of the help on that ship treating it as if it were just a job, not realizing the great men who lost their lives on that ship. I sure hope the Sara is different ... and better. While I understand that I won't be able to take my kids down to 1MMR or one of my old store rooms on the 5th deck, I hope to show them things like the library, dental and medical, ships stores, post office, maybe even WSAR! We shall see! :-)
SK3 Ray Sweeney rswee61304@aol.com Hello out there, I was on the Saratoga, "Fairfield Tower" from Dec.1961 to Dec. 1963 in V-2, PLAT Division. We videotaped air operations 22 hours a day. Got a medal for Cuba. Stayed in Navy Air reserve for 11 years as ATN2. Have a BS in Aero. Engr. Worked at California aerospace companies. Just retired in May, 2009.
Greetings to all my shipmates from "H" Division during 86-87 Libya's "line o' death" campaign. Honorable mention to the "PARTY VIKINGS!" who stormed the Daquiri Palace in Palma and made their mark!
HM3 Herb "Paco" Rivera riverah55@verizon.net Hello Shipmates, Served on the Sara CVA60 July 61 thru Oct 62, Was RM3 in CR Division,Med Cruise in 61 was great.many good memories, we had some great Radiomen in the CR Division, good learning experiences...ED"C" ( Chris)
Ed. Christopher ed@chrisadv.com Hello Shipmates I try to check this site at least 2 times a week, and I never see anyone I served with. Seems like they just vanished in the wind. I should have kept up with them so most of the blame rests with Me. Still I look for 1st & 2nd Div sailors from 70 -72. where are all those Boatswains Mates now? Still remember the good times although my age is trying to erase them daily, but I won't let that happen. still Love the Navy and am always proud to stand up and say I was a Sailor. Hope this letter finds just one ole friend and I will be succesful. Thank you An ole Salt forever
Vernon D Carter vernellen1951@yahoo.com I reported to the Saratoga in November of 1968 at the yards in Philly as an EMFA. Was assigned to E-Division office because I could type, was there during sea trials and Gitmo, it sucked then but looking back it allowed me to know alot of guys in the Division that I otherwise wouldn't have known. Later I worked in the A&O shop on the stores, bomb and deck-edge elevators and played poker with alot of electricians on alot of nights in the Med. Made 2 med cruises, '69 and '70 made EM2 and transferred to the USS Power, DD-839 in Mayport as well. Would love to hear from anyone, Bill Krueger,Dennis Schultz, David Wall, Harry Bostedo, Wart Simonton, Rhett Secrist, Kevin Searles, Casey Vidmar, Don Klein from Bellingham, WA, Don Cline from Arkansas, Peter D. North, and more....can't believe I remember all those names after all this time. Great times in Athens, Palma, Barcelona, Naples, Rhodes even Valletta, Malta. If anyone remembers me get in touch! Bruce Mallernee bmallernee@satx.rr.com
Bruce Mallernee bmallernee@satx.rr.com Served on Sara 65 to 69 will be in Middletown area in August what is the closest I can get to see Sara.
Wayne Roberts robertsw1@charter.net I did not serve on the Saratoga, but the Ship I was on did a lot of plane guarding for the Saratoga It is great to see that it will become a museum.
william McMillian rushman714@zoomtown.com I was on Sara from 84 to 87. First half in Deck dept, 2nd Div, "The Zoo". Then I became a Lithographer and worked in the print shop till I got out. I'll never forget taking care of Quadafi and his "line of death", or getting those hijackers from the Achille Lauro. All the ports were great, especially Singapore, Christmas of 85. But most of all, I'll never forget my buddies. It's Odie, Where are you guys at? Dave Simmons, Ange Belton, Terry Kitchen, Jake Jacobs, Chris Sherlock, Pete Mohr, Fozzy, Wiz, I could go on and on. If I only had a time machine!! "Mighty Fine" eddieo2@gmail.com Eddie O, Odie
Eddie Odachowski ozone752@cablespeed.com I HAVE BEEN TRYING FOR THE LAST TWO YEARS TO FIND A 3RD DIV SAILOR FROM OCT 1963 TO JUNE 1967. MY MAILING ADDRESS IS 1028 NORTH BROADWAY, 65802 WOULD LOVE HEARING FROM A OLD SHIPMATE
Tommy Michael RM1745@AOL.COM I served on the Sara from 1975 to 1976 in OE division. I made the 76 Med Cruise. Unfortunately even though I paid for it I never received my cruise book from that cruise. I was discharged before they were handed out. Any help obtaining that specific cruise book would be greatly appreciated.
Larry Clockedile lclockedile@charter.net Best wishes and good fortune to all volunteers working to get the Saratoga a new home and a new life. I was on her for a short period in 1972 out of Subic, riding out a typhoon with really cool A-4 guys. It was an eye opening experience for an AF kid.
Dave E Served on the Sara from 4/75 - 5/77, V-1 Division. Fly 3 blueshirt, Fly 2 yellow shirt. Still get excited talking about life as a " Roof Rat". You have to experience it to appreciate it. Can't wait to bring the family to the roof to show them where dad worked. Med Criuse 76'; Collision with the USS Missasinawa (spelling?)Lt.Cmdr Hutchinson & LtJG Collins (VF-31?) R.I.P. Joe Shivers, VS-22 boys, "Rock" Eghotz-Hey you,get crazy!Chief Holloway, Cmdr. Rhodes, the V-2 waist cat crews, and too many others to name. Great guys, great times.
Dan Gurrera 1994nyr@optonline.net The following obituary was published in the Albany (NY) Times Union on 6/9/2009
Forwarded by: Frederick R Miller, PH1, USN Retired 55 - 73 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Herrington Jr., Alfred C.
Frederick R Miller, PH1, USN Ret 55073 joker528@nycap.rr.com Hello, I am very happy to see that the SARATOGA will survive. I was on board as a guest on the very last trip in the Mediterranen April 1994. My memories of this visit are realy great. Good luck in the future!
Rene Zuercher
RENE E. ZUERCHER rene.zuercher@hotmail.com SINS Tech (ET): system located in forward gyro - Operations (OPS) Department / OE Division. July 1981 - August 1985. Reported on board during SLEP overhaul at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. Mediterranean cruise 1984. Any former shipmates out there that stumble upon this post - drop me a line at rkniffin@verizon.net.
Robert Kniffin rkniffin@verizon.net Hello my name is Jerry Matta I served on the Sara 1963 and 64 also looking for a yearbook from those years shipmates who remember me would like to hear from you mattajerry@yahoo.com
Jerald Matta mattajerry@yahoo.com Was on Sara from 73-75 IM-2 div. yellow gear would like to talk to you . Bruce Heisey
Bruce Heisey bbheisey@hotmail.com I Jerry Matta served on the Saratogo 1963 and 1964 I would enjoy any shipmates from those years getting in touch with me by email dj443@msn.com CVA-60 I am also looking for a yearbook from 63 & 64
Jerald Albert Matta dj443@msn.com Was wondering.. I served on board from 79-81.. As a civilian will I be able to get on base to visit the love I miss.. good Ol Sara.. I don't have a military ID anymore? I worked in CVIC.. was the best time of my life.. Just didn't know it at the time..
Mark Hymowitz bearandmaxpetsitting@msn.com My Dad served on the Saratoga from 1962-1966. I wish you the best of luck in preserving this great piece of history.
Dee Ann McClendon dmcclendon5@aol.com 1958-1960 Radioman 2nd. Enjoy looking back at all the travel and great ports. Still around at 72. Remember when we were backing down pulling into Naples and backed over a bouy tearing up the screw. Had to stay in port for weeks to get the new one. Remember losing a gun sponson in the North Atlantic during rouch seas. Also remember sitting in the webbing on the bow taking spray and watching the flying fish off the bow. Great memories. Duties were in SecCon. Great. I got the Sara when requesting any mine sweeper. Ha..
Richard Wetzel Richard@wetzelsse.com To all from the SARA have a great summer. I was on her from 1963 to 1967 in N-Div.
John Morgan seajeminc@hotmail.com hi my name is corey foultz, son of charles foultz. his birthday just passed and i was thinking it would be pretty cool to have some of his old shipmates get in touch with him. he served on the sara from 60 to 62 as part of engineering-a division. he said it was the best time he has ever had. i used to hear all kinds of stories about the places he has been to. if knows my dad could you please contact me so i can get you in touch with him.
Corey Foultz and1balla4life86@yahoo.com Hello to all that served on the USS Saratoga from 1971-1972 when we pulled into Norfolk Virgina for repairs..I was on the Sara when we did the North Atlantic cruise and the Med cruise,it was my first and last time as I was not recommend for re-enlistment,I was in the V-3 division hanger deck crew and I served with some of the bravest men while on the Saratoga..I am looking for anyone who has information about a 1st class Petty officer D.Dankworth he was my crew chief!Please contact me ASAP,thank you...
Michael Carpinona nyy1bum@yahoo.com I served on the USS Saratoga from 1971-1972,I was in the hanger deck crew V-3 I am looking for any information about a 1st class Petty officer D.Dankworth at the time he was my crew chief! He did something to me and I want to find anyone who he may have done anything to them also,please contact me with any information as I have been going through depression since this incident happened..I would really appreciate your assistance..Also if you were on the Saratoga at the time it went to Viet Nam in 72 and 1st class Petty Officer Dankworth tried to do anything to you that was inappropriate you may also contact me,anyone who does will remain anonymous..Thank you
Michael Carpinona nyy1bum@yahoo.com I was in N-div. from 1963 to 1969. Hello to all that was on the big 60 from dixie.
John Morgan seajeminc@hotmail.com my Dad, Richard Wentzel, served aboard the Sara '59 - '62 in H Division. He's 74, alive and well and living in Massachusetts. We're looking forward to taking a drive to RI to see the Sara!
Kathy Wentzel kawentzel@hotmail.com I am looking for a cruise book for the years 1976-1980 to replace. My husband lost his in a flood over 10 years ago. Please let me know how I can get a replacement.
CYNTHIA SULLIVAN gagirl1256@yahoo.com Came across the website for the Saratoga Museum site. I hope she can/will be saved. I served in the S-5 & S-2 divisions, on the Sara, from Oct 78, thru her arrival in Philadelphia Shipyards in 1980. Yes. . I was a MS (cook). I remember crashing into a USNS ship while refueling, remember liberty boat service being suspended in Naples Italy & being stuck at the USO for what seemed like 1 week (3days?) & remember steaming for 3 weeks, after the USS Nimitz tried & failed to rescue the 53 American Hostages held in Iran. Drop a line & say hiyas!! =) Best part about being a cook, was not having to wait in line for food. YES. . the galley is CLOSED, at this time!!!
Robert Camardi robbnitafl@yahoo.com 66>67..BT in#3MMR/67>70...IC3..IC-Gang...3Meds.
James McKeen jmckeen33@yahoo.com My wife and I just visited Newport back in September. We went to the air museum and even though it had a good selection and ongoing projects you could tell it needed help. Reading about this project is just incredible. I really hope this project gets pulled off because we need more of these museums. Also, I read about the loss of the K-77 and have a suggestion of the WWII USN sub and PBR in Hackenback NJ: their landlord want to develop the land so they may be forced to leave: what a great addition?! Well I have to go donate now. Sincerely -The Healds
douglas heald jr doogalsh@yahoo.com Trying to locate shipomates of my brother Tom Timmons in 1963 from Mayport Navel Station
Geraldine Timmons gerrie119@yahoo.com Hello Shipmates, I have been trying to correct an E-Mail address from the Archiles of 2000. I made an entry on April 23rd 2000. The e-mail starting bubcin is not correct. I hope my friends are not trying to use this address as it is not correct. Looking for Deck hands from 70-72 1st & 2nd divisions.Would love to hear from my friends, Ken Ledbetter, Chuck Gaddis, John Cherry, Jodie Hoffpauir, Les Peterson, Buzz Bowman,Ernie Burkeen & Dave Byler. Please use current E-Mail Address Thanks
Vernon D.Carter vernellen1951@yahoo.com Pappa Pete are you still there if so I would like to hear from you.Will you at the reunion I hope to get to talk about all the old times. Bryant Blakeley
Bryant Blakeley navybilt57@yahoo.com I am looking for anyone who served in the V-3 the hanger deck crew from 1971-1973,and who knew D.Dankworth. Please e-mail me at nyy1bum@yahoo.com
Michael Carpinona nyy1bum@yahoo.com I served on the USS Saratoga from 1971-1972,I was in the hanger deck crew V-3 I am looking for any information about a Petty officer D.Dankworth at the time he was my crew chief! He did something to me and I want to find anyone who he may have done anything to them also,please contact me with any information as I have been going through depression since this incident happened..I would really appreciate your assistance..
Michael Carpinona nyy1bum@yahoo.com It's been a few years since my last guestbook entry. I served on Sara from 1972 to 1975. I was an MMFN in 4MMR. Would like to hear from any black shoe from that era. I can't wait for the museaum to open so that I can take my children and grand children aboard her.
Mike Williamson bunkercv60@comcast.net My father, CPO Harvey Belflower was on the Saratoga I believed in the early 1960's. He passed away in 1992. I would love to hear from anyone who remembers my dad. Thank you all for your service to our county. charlesbelflower@charter.net
Charles Belflower charlesbelflower@charter.net Served in E Division Fall of 1965 to Spring of 1969 hope to see old friends at the Reunion in Branson in October
Wayne Roberts robertsw1@charter.net Was updating my last entry I was a BM3 IN 3rd Div from 1964 to late june 1967. would love to have contact with shipmates during this time.
tommy michael RM1745@AOL.COM I was the Supply Officer on the KANKAKEE (AO-39)in 1965 when the CO was Captain Harold F. (Hi-Fi) Lang. Does anyone know his military history his after leaving the SARATOGA? A fine gentleman and my first CO. Thanks
Jack Donahue I was aboard CVA60 1956-57, V6 Division. Captian Stroh. I am 75 years old, and my dream is to get back on that ship! Loved every minute of it.
Paul Arledge paularledge@aol.com My father, Robert M Schwartz Sr. is a Saratoga plankowner, serving 1955-1958. (He did a couple monthes first on the Forrestal) He is 72 now, and doing fine and well. He has always been proud of his service on the Sara. Thank you Dad and thank you, all you sailors for your service to our country! Robert M Schwartz Jr.
robert m schwartz jr robert.schwartz@dfcufinancial.com Can someone give us an update on the current situation in R.I.? Will Sara ever get to Q.P.? In 2001 we had an HS-7 reunion in Newport. The Sara was to have been at dockside in Q.P. by then, we had to see her from behind the fence. After another 8 YEARS,it's still behind the fence and in jepardy of never crossing the Bay. Please enlighten us. Continue to fight on, you have many supporters.
John DiMasso hs7shamrocks@yahoo.com Served on SARA 64-66 in Photo Lab. Would love to hear from former photomates.Best time of my life.
Marty Finkelstein malafi2021@gmail.com I think that the best use for the Saratoga would be as a new artificial reef. That ship caused so much pollution during its times at Sea dumping trash, engine componants, and chemicals into the sea that the least it could be used for is to give back life to replace the inocent ocean life it destroyed. I was on that ship and I saw what it did while it was out at sea. Thats why I quit. I couldn't be a part of something that I have fought all my life to protect. When are people going to realize that by destroying these things that we take for granted we are ultimatly destroying ourselfs. To make a memorial out of an object that caused death to so much just seems to be very wrong.
Former Crew Member I was on the Super Sara from 90-94. Desert Shield/Storm was my first cruise. My EAOS was one month before decom, but I am still a plank owner. I spent my time in 1MMR and 4MMR. I stood MMOW in all four main spaces. I cannot wait to see the Sara open to the public.
Zane Koonce z.koonce@xorail.com WHY CAN'T THERE BE A PETITION SIGNED BY THE PEOPLE OF R.I. AND A PROTEST MARCH TO SAVE THE SARATOGA. I WOULD GLADLY HELP WITH BOTH. I WENT WITH A SAILOR ON THE SARA AND SAW HER IN PHILADELPHIA IN 1968. IF THERE IS SOMETHING I CAN DO PLEASE FEEL FREE TO LET ME KNOW. WE SHOULD PRESERVE OUR CULTURE AND HERITAGE FOR OUR CHILDREN. SUSAN KIRKPATRICK
SUSAN KIRKPATRICK susankirkpatrick19@yahoo.com Itís been over 9 years since I left my first "Guest Book" entry and I thought I would update my contact information.
I served aboard Sara, CVA-60, from December 64 to April 67 in OP division, IOIC (air intelligence) as a Machine Accountant (name changed to Data Processing Technician in 1967). Made 2 Med cruises, 64-65 and 66. I applaud everyone's efforts in saving Sara from the junk yard and turning her into a floating museum. I hope after 9 years of trying, Sara will be accessible at some future time. To the officers and crew that I served with in IOIC, I send my very best. If there are any former members from IOIC or MA/DPís please drop me a line.
Douglas Goodrich DouglasD52@AOL.COM I was on the sahah from 61 to 64 in m div. I am from white river jct. vt. i moved to north carolina in 1981
paul rich paulrich40@aol.com I'm interested in the Saratoga because of my uncle who served on her for quite a long time after transfering from the Kitty Hawk. Since he (Eddy H. Parrish) is a great friend as well as uncle and is now in the last stages of cancer, although I am disabled, on his behalf I'd love to help with the cause and will do everything I can by getting others involved.
M. E. Simmons tnwolf1762@gmail.com Thought I would post my updated contact info, served on Sara from 77 to 80 in AO shop, G3, and Armory as AO2. Does anyone remember the guy that was killed when he walked into the mail cod prop. He is not listed on the site as having died on the Sara. I really would like to get his info recognized. Thanks, Marty
Marty Morgan martymorgan@charter.net I was on the USS Saratoga from 1974-1977 as a ABHAN. I sailed two med cruses. Had some of the best times of my life. Many memories i've share with family and friends. I followed my dad Roland A Mann into the Navy after he spent 20 years active duty and 10 years fleet reserve. He retired after 30 years. Me being his oldest son followed dad but now wish i would hung in there age lets us know what we missed. Hoping to find some old ship mates who I sailed with.
Roland A Mann Jr. mann.roland56@gmail.com My father was Captain Frederick T. Moore, Jr. the CO of Saratoga from November 1962 to September 1963. The 40th anniversary of his death is approaching (died in 1969) and I am writing a biography about his life and Navy career. I'd be pleased to hear from you if you knew Captain Moore and have memories or stories to share. Thank-you. Michael D. Moore
Michael D. Moore mmoore626@aol.com Served aboard The Mighty Sara from 77-81. I still have all my cruise books, my boat crew uniform, a brass wall fixture with the Sara loga rom officers country. My 77 crew ballcap, and other items from those long ago days. Most likely will donate them to the museum if they want them.
Roger Stevens lindachloe8@aol.com Worked in the Oil Shack, B-Div. 74-77. Lots of great memories. Feel free to write. 76 Med cruise was the best..
Sam McMunn samcmunn@yahoo.com An update to my original input to the site (6-28-2000) Would like to hear from any of my old mates from E-div, circa 60-62. Hank Heggar, Pat Brown, George Doersch and Tom Kuntzi, hope to hear from all of you. Note that my E-mail has changed.
Robert Beaule biffy25@comcast.net Served in the V-2 Cats from 72-75. Did the West Pac and a Med cruise on the Sara.Charlie Dossey, I have tried to contact you. Any old shipmates can contact me at beman5455@aol.com. Great site, can't wait for the next east coast reunion to take place.
Calvin Bergeron beman5455@aol.com Served 74-75 v2 bowcats cat1 looking for shipmates,was on medcruise.lookig for knour,daulke,burgeron,skeeter,dilland others.email me at bad111256@yahoo.com
charlie dossey bad111256@yahoo.com I'm back again checking for shipmates from the 70-72 period. I was in Deck Dept. and am just amazed I can't find anyone on here I remember from that period. If ANYBODY from the same time frame wants to send a note or E-mail I'll be glad to Talk about my experences during that time. the mishap in athens, No3 machinery room flood, anything. just like to hear from old shipmates, as I proudly wear my Saratoga CVA60 hat most of the time.
Vernon Carter vernellen1951@yahoo.com It's great to learn that "Sara" will be preserved for posterity. I served as a Weapons Dept. officer including Admin, PD, G, and GM Divisions from July '72 through May '75. If you were aboard then, you probably remember getting new "chicken stickers" for your ID cards every few months from me. Some of you may remember my more infamous accomplishments as OOD Underway. These included the record-setting high-speed run of 38.4 knots in '74 and the 17-degree heel entering Lisbon, Portugal while avoiding ship traffic at slow speed in a heavy swell. Then there was the "interesting" experience of trying to hold a level deck for diplomatic helo operations while "anchored" in a heavy swell in Casablanca with a broken port anchor and locked #1(?) propeller shaft in 1975. When I last saw Sara in 1975, I had no intentions of even looking back. Now, I'm going to do all I can to be aboard for her final 33,500-foot cruise to the museum site. (Although I originally posted this log entry in 2000, I wanted to include my new email address and "Life Member" status, so I'm STILL looking forward to being on that "Final Cruise"!)
Blair H. Shaffer bhshaffer55@comcast.net Was a volunteer on the Russian Sub project in 2002, helping get him ready for opening. Great experience. Just read the Sea Shadow story in the Wall St. Journal on-line - go get her!!! Would be a great addition - if only Providence had the prior mayor (warts and all) with the required level of energy, enthusiasm, drive, and vision. Good luck!
Marty Ahlijanian ahlijanian@yahoo.com I was on the lady sara from 1964 to 1967 in 3rd Div. those years were lost to a house fire. trying to find some 3rd div picthures from this time frame of my life left the sara right after the uss liberty was attacked. I was a BM3. WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM SHIPMATES
tommy michael rm1745@AOL.COM 1965 to 1967, made 1966 med cruise and started med cruise for 1967. i was a seaman in div. 1. SARA was a fine ship and it was great to serve aboard her. i would like to hear from my shipmates. i haven't seen SARA at her new home but i am making plans to do so. this is keeping memories alive.
robert j heath jheath1@triad.rr.com I served from 76-78 in the Marine Detachment and remember all of the ceramonies we had to perform But 2 things stand in my mind ( from all the bar room brawls and etc.) The ship performed a 21 gun salute and I was the only marine on the flight deck at the time and was raising the flag and I held a salute for 21 freaking minutes without flinching and the officers were in the bridge eye balling me with binoculars and placing bets on whether I would flinch or not and the senior officer came down when I made it back inside the bridge and shook my hand and gave me half of his winnings. ZThe next thing I remember was PT'ing the prisoners every morning for about an hour and every other excercise was push ups 20 of them 4 count and I did them with them, I got pleasure out of that. any way SEMPER FI To all of you scally wags contact me any time.
Greg Vital gvitaluci@yahoo.com I do hope that this project will be approved. As an x-crew member of SARA, 72-76. This is one person that will be a visitor to your park. I have alot of Very Fond memories of Working The Fight Deck.
Larry Willett larrywillett@cox.net Saw Sara tied to the pier in Newport, R.I., a year or two ago and felt a little choked up as memories started to come back. Reported aboard in Nov. '74 as an EMFN while she was anchored in Augusta Bay, Sicily, and departed as an EM2 in October of '77 while she was anchored in Naples. Worked out of the A&O Shop in E-Div. Wouldn't trade that time of my life for anything. Though I may have cussed that ship everyday while onboard, I've never had an unkind word about her since. Took my kids to see her in '92. Standing in her shadow on the pier they couldn't see her until I pointed out the bow and stern. "WOW.... That's a big boat daddy!!!" My wife and I were able to attend her decommissioning in '94. Had to fight hard to hold back the tears. My wife wasn't as succesful. I hope and pray that through her service as a museum and educational center, others might be able to feel the spirit shared by all who served onboard throughout her 38 years of service.
Keith Brown knlbrown@yahoo.com Hi I was in V-6 division,from 1961-1964. Metal shop. I would like to hear from anyone in those years e-mail me at patticlams@aol.com Bill Pemantel
bill pemantel patticlams@aol.com WOW any ole semper fi comrads out there.. CVA-60 from 68-72 Marine Detachment. like to hear from some if they're still around. anybody remember Dobe???
David Wortham dw1@iglide.net Does anyone remember Ensign Norman? He was really a great Officer. I remember when I had to pull Messenger duty with him on the Quarterdeck when he was O.D. In the middle of the night, when we had nothing to do, he would send me down to the Wardroom for coffee and sandwiches and we would spend a lot of time talking about things in general that didn't relate to the Navy. Most Ensigns I met were to me, pretty stuck on themselves because they went to school for ninety days and got that one tiny bar. Not Ensign Norman. He worked his way up through the ranks from whitehat, so he understood his men more. The last I heard, he made Lt(jg) and was transfrred from Sara.
Don Sager saracva60@optonline.net Served on Sara from '69-'71 first in 3rd Division and finally in the Photo Lab-OP Division. To all shipmates living in Indiana, each August we host a shipmates' luncheon. Contact me if you want to be sent information or just passing through Indiana. It's three hours of good BS conversation from the good 'ole days! Finally, I am VP of the Saratoga Association, any question just send an email.
Dennis Bogden ops543@comcast.net Dear Friends, my father was a Seaman on board the Saratoga in the 1950's. I think your vision would really make him smile. He is currently 72 and he still speaks fondly of his days aboard the ship. I would love to be able to bring 3 generations of Linds to the ship and watch the glow on his face as he "walks directly to his bunk" as he says he still can. Thanks and best of luck, Mike
Mike Lind chickenhawk1971@aol.com I SERVED ABOARD THE SARA FROM 1970-1972. I WAS IN THE GM GROUP. I WAS TRANSFERED OFF THE DAY SHE LEFT FOR WEST PAC.
JACK GIDEON JACKGIDEON7@AOL.COM Service #D104887 March 1970-November 1971 3mmr machinist-mate many good memories and many nights spent below deck keeping watch and there times when it was peacefull in a noise filled machinery room. thankyou for your efforts on saving her. (954-708-3787)
Duane E. Allen Jr. (Sr.) kc4zxn@yahoo.com Hello, I served aboard the Sara from 1966 until 1969. I met a lot of good people and made some good friends. I was happy to hear that she is being restored and would be glade to see her again. I was on board when the Sara went through the storm off the Fla. coast in 67 with Capt. Dick took us through and came out of it in kindaof a mess. We went into Phily dry dock for a year after that and went back to Mayport Fla. I was in rep 8 on the flight deck and then transfered to 3rd div. for the remainder of my time on boared. Had very good times and would like to come aboard for another look at her.
Tilman(Tim) Webster trweb2@comcast.net I was in the bow and waist cats from 72 thru May of 75. Great times! Had a blast on both the westpac and med cruise. Too many good times at the PO club, and Rebault club. Chief Frisko and Reynolds was always looking for me and Thomas, knowing we were having a liquid lunch at the club when in Mayport. Wow...did those knee knockers hurt going back on! Would love to hear from old pals...beman5455@aol.com.
Calvin Bergeron beman5455@aol.com Though I live in California now, I am still a Rhode Islander at heart, and I hope that your good work continues. SAVE SARATOGA! Writing from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey CA.
Paul McCrone pjmccron@nps.edu Good luck to the USS Saratoga and her future museum crew! Hopefully, you will be up and running in the near future. I'd love to volunteer aboard, as I miss it dearly. I am a former volunteer of the USS Lexington Museum on the Bay in Corpus Christi, TX. I served over 3,800 hours to the Live-a-board program, which was our youth encampment program.
BM3 Randy Patterson bull2802000@yahoo.com I served on Super Sara 82-84 as a DK2. Lot of good memories. For those looking for shipmates, try Classmates.com. It has a military section that includes CV-60.
Dave Baker dbravo156@yahoo.com I was on the SARA from 1964 to 1967 3rd Div, I would like to get in touch with ship mates from this time. I was on board 3 med trips made BM3 two times in third div. I finally did retire as a BMC.
Tommy Michael RM1745@AOL.COM Hello Shipmates Just a Few words to let former shipmates know I'm still alive and kicking. I served aboard Sara from 70 to 72 in the deck dept, ( The real Navy ) Still remember several shipmates from 1st & 2nd divisions. Also remember the Med Cruises from those years, The mishap in Athens, The fun in Cannes, and The tiny Island of Malta, Myself and two friends rented bicycles and toured the Island. Would like to hear from friends from that era. Send me e-mails and I'll answer back, hope to hear from old friends. also I check this site regulary. Boatswains mate Vernon D Carter
Vernon D Carter vernellen1951@yahoo.com Welcome to the Official USS Saratoga Museum Foundation web site guestbook. Leave some comments for us - tell those who visit this web site what you think about the project - good, bad or indifferent... David Kerwood, West Bay Web <wbw@wbwip.com> North Kingstown, RI USA Guestbook entries for all of 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 have been archived. The 1999 archive can be found here. The 2000 archive can be found here. The 2001 archive can be found here. The 2002 archive can be found here. The 2003 archive can be found here. The 2004 archive can be found here. The 2005 archive can be found here. The 2006 archive can be found here. The 2007 archive can be found here. The 2008 archive can be found here. | ||||
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