Great looking site!
Mar 16, 1998, 10:20. Maury White of Des Moines, IA,, USA, wrote:
George Stokem, Willie Wilson and John White are to be commended for bringing the Cabildo back to life so many years after she finally went to the bottom, sunk, alas, by U.S. missiles. As one who remembers the old gal fondly, it's great having such a comprehensive and well done web site.
Mar 16, 1998, 11:50. Kathy & Jeff Roy of Elk, CA, USA, wrote:
We expect a link to our Doll Jewelry home page!!!!!
Mar 16, 1998, 11:57. Jeff Roy of Elk, CA, USA, wrote:
Now seriously, it's a great looking site. You all should be proud. One flaw, the pics of loading at Pier 88 somehow got too large (150 - 200K) in size. They take forever to load. We'll need to get them back into the JPEG compressed format.
Mar 16, 1998, 15:38. Irwin Clamage of Culver City, CA, USA, wrote:
I will just now take a look. Introduction looks impressive!
Mar 16, 1998, 16:20. David Still of Virginia Beach, VA, USA, wrote:
Very Nice website. Keep it coming!
Mar 16, 1998, 20:15. Harry Dick of Wilsonville, Oregon, USA, wrote:
A job Well Done John. Congrats to all.
Mar 16, 1998, 21:55. joseph correa of toledo, ohio, lucas, wrote:
pleasantly surprised and pleased that former crewmembers would take the time to utilize their skill, time and efforts on our behalf of all of us. Keep up the good work.
Mar 16, 1998, 23:50. Leland Trosper of Kinsman, Ohio , USA, wrote:
Got your message. Will read all areas. More later.
Mar 17, 1998, 20:52. George Stokem of Hartford, NY, , wrote:
As President of the USS Cabildo Association and on behalf of all the members, I wish to thank John White and all who helped creating this site - you did a fine job.
Mar 18, 1998, 01:05. Al {speed} Sinclair of Saugus Ma., USA, wrote:
I think the Web site is the cats a. John you did a fine job. Now if any of you guys rember me let me know, I'm looking fore you. And God be with you all.
Mar 18, 1998, 15:42. Edward Cosbey of Stony Brook, NY, USA, wrote:
Great going, Jack
Mar 19, 1998, 21:46. Leland Trosper of Kinsman, OH, , wrote:
Please correct my mailing address to "P.O. Box 151, Kinsman, Ohio 44428-0151. Our street address is as you have it listed, however, we do not receive mail at the street address. We have made copies of the Sea Stories and the address list. Will check/read more later.
Mar 21, 1998, 11:49. John Halleran of Clarkston, MI, , wrote:
I thoroughly enjoyed reading about history of the Cabildo. Great Job
Mar 21, 1998, 20:29. Jim Munson of Folsom, CA, USA, wrote:
Your web page is great. I really enjoy the pictures. Lots of work went into compiling this information. Good job.
Mar 22, 1998, 15:13. Mickey Halleran of Monona,WI, , wrote:
I'm here with Chris getting you info about the Cabildo; super job Jack!
Mar 22, 1998, 19:09. Bill Law of Lawrenceville, GA, USA, wrote:
Greaat site, sure brings back memories as I served on the USS Ashland LSD-1, 67/69 Thanks.
Mar 25, 1998, 13:22. John F. White of Stony Brook, NY, USA, wrote:
As Webmaster of this site I want to go on record as saying the results are most gratifying. This could not have been accomplished without the cooperation of many ex-shipmates and the work of Jeff Roy inscanning all photographs and Hamish Bowman, a very talented young man, for programming this site.
Mar 28, 1998, 04:48. Donald E. Holck of Santa Cruz, CA, , wrote:
An outstanding narration proudly presented documenting events of a segment of an era, and the lives of those who served aboard a memorable Ship.
Apr 2, 1998, 18:53. Ken Campbell of AZ, USA, wrote:
Great Site. I enjoyed my visits - all three times!
Apr 2, 1998, 20:25. Paul Yuknis of Middleburg Fl., USA, wrote:
ATC(NAC) P D Yuknis, USN Active / son in law of Franz Brill, LSD-16
Apr 3, 1998, 13:39. Willie Wilson of Madisonville, KY, wrote:
"Fantastic! Now the world can know the first love of our young lives was for a great Lady named Cabildo."
Apr 4, 1998, 22:56. Robert Fleet of Montclair, CA, USA, wrote:
From reading your website and it's WWII stories, sounds to me like you all were lucky to survive that fella Lt. White's tenure as captain - speaking as his nephew, I know the peril you were in - but, fortunately, with such credits as the Order of the Drum attesting to the rest of the crew's skill, it is obvious that the ship went on to have a distinguished history. Great website, please put in more - I'm recommending it to my son.
Apr 5, 1998, 01:51. Richard Siewing of port angeles, wa, usa, wrote:
She was my first ship.. oct 1964...as a new seaman apprentice....lots of hope and anticipation... also a great love of the navy.....spent my youth on her.....grew up on her....loved her....retired oct 1994 Master chief United States Navy.........what else can you say??
Apr 6, 1998, 16:37. Thomas Belleau of Setauket / NY, , wrote:
Well done Jack!! I would have never dreamed you'd be this skilled!!
Apr 6, 1998, 18:54. James Fleet of Greensboro, NC, USA, wrote:
My uncle Maury White was a member of the crew so I was intrigued to learn more about the ship. Well done.
Apr 6, 1998, 20:09. Marie Fischetti of Port Jefferson, New York, USA, wrote:
Just loved your website, John. You were as handsome then as you are now! See you soon. Look for a picture of your ship at the shop....
Apr 8, 1998, 13:37. Scott Halleran of Middleton, WI, USA, wrote:
Great Job, Uncle Jack ! Will study details of site soon for some very interesting reading, I'm sure
Apr 10, 1998, 17:04. Donna Lees of Chico, CA, USA, wrote:
Great website! I hope to spend more time investigating it. :-)
Apr 12, 1998, 14:09. ROBERT M. POST of ALGONA, IOWA, USA, wrote:
GREAT SITE EVEN IF MY UNCLE MAURY WHITE HAD A HAND IN WRITING IT. VERY FUN READIND.
Apr 12, 1998, 14:51. LAVONNE POST of ALGONA,IOWA, USA, wrote:
MAURY WHITE IS MY YOUNGER BROTHER .
Apr 24, 1998, 09:30. Dr Ted Berry of Naples, Florida, USA, wrote:
The work of John White and his group is commendable; brings back many memories from a time long ago -- and never to be forgotten. We are the survivors, and it gets better all the time.
Apr 25, 1998, 13:35. Irwin Clamage of Culver City, CA, USA, wrote:
A friend of Lt. John F. White-Some website! Congrats.
Apr 25, 1998, 14:29. Doug Frei of Setauket, N.Y., USA, wrote:
Jack, Didn't forget,Great Site!
Apr 25, 1998, 20:24. Ben Ciolczynski of Hamilton, Canada, wrote:
Hi John, I just wanted to let you know how impressed I was by the work you and the association has put into creating this wonderful dedication to the USS Cabildo. Your site more than deserves our Award of Excellence, displaying a very high standard of creative professionalism and dedication to a cause. I look forward to my next visit Ben
Apr 26, 1998, 18:44. Don Weidner of Stony Brook NY, us, wrote:
Nice web page
Apr 26, 1998, 20:32. Wallace Rogers SK3 of Standish Maine 04084, USA, wrote:
On board from 1964-1966 Would like to hear from anyone. I ran ships-store in S Div.
May 2, 1998, 18:24. Greg Atwell of Sayville, NY, USA, wrote:
A Long, proud and interesting life this ship had! It shows that there was more in the fight than battleships and carriers. I'd like to sign here in memory of my Dad, Lt. E.R. Atwell (USN Ret,)
May 5, 1998, 11:48. Ted Cosbey of Stony Brook, NY, USA, wrote:
Congrats on your award, Jack - you sure earnad it !!!
May 6, 1998, 18:42. George Verhelst of Pierre, SD, USA, wrote:
Great homepage. Really impressed with all the work being done. Hope to see a lot of you in Florida this fall at reunion
May 8, 1998, 23:10. bob nandell of west des moines, IA, USA, wrote:
great site! Good to see amphibs have a site like this.
May 9, 1998, 17:24. Mary Hrbek of E. Setauket, NY, USA, wrote:
I think I did it, I signed the book!
May 10, 1998, 14:34. Anthony Marandola of East Northport, USA, wrote:
I finally made it on the internet - Nice page, John!
May 16, 1998, 20:59. tom ahrens of amsterdam ny, usa, wrote:
neighbor of franz brill ,being a ww2 history buff this sight is great
May 24, 1998, 13:47. David McMahon of Lone Tree, IA, USA, wrote:
Congrats on an interesting website. And thanks to all those who served on this wonderful ship. And a special hello to Maury White from another kid from Manilla, IA.
May 24, 1998, 20:21. Thomas Evans of Kalamazoo, MI, Kalamazoo, wrote:
ahoy from from founder of USS Tortuga LSD-26 Assoc.
May 26, 1998, 14:08. Anthony Marandola of East Northport, NY, USA, wrote:
This is my second trip through the web. Just fantastic. Congratulations.
May 27, 1998, 14:00. Jim Dellomo of East Islip, NY, , wrote:
Very informative web site and easy to get around!!
May 30, 1998, 14:59. Judy and Don Estes of Stony Brook/NY, USA, wrote:
Way to go Jack!
Jun 1, 1998, 14:46. Darlene Jyringi of Stony Brook, NY 11790, USA, wrote:
Great job!
Jun 1, 1998, 21:15. Jimmie Barnes of Homosassa, FL, USA, wrote:
Good site. Saw some things I might use for ours. Jimmie Barnes, EM2 1952-56 USS Ashland (LSD-1)
Jun 5, 1998, 01:28. Edward Cabildo of Pasadena/CA, U.S.A., wrote:
Great job on this website God Bless The Men Of The USS Cabildo
Jun 7, 1998, 15:24. John R Briscoe of Edmond,Oklahoma, U.S.A., wrote:
I was on the decommisioning crew, SKSN, and would like to hear from any shipmates from that time.
Jun 9, 1998, 13:13. Charles Halleran of Jerome, ID, USA, wrote:
John. Had the opportunity to view your website and want to tell you how great it is. You have done a fine job.
Jun 10, 1998, 11:55. Franz Brill of Amsterdam, USA, wrote:
As Treasurer of the USS Cabildo Association, I wish to acknowledge the fine work done in establishing this site.
Jun 15, 1998, 15:38. Stacy Webber-Niemeyer of Mexico/MO, USA, wrote:
Jack E. Webber is my father and plans on attending the reunion and asked me to give my email address so that if you have any correspondance for him you may send in care of me. Thank you.
Jun 19, 1998, 22:23. Howard (Don) Stokes of El Cajon, Ca, , wrote:
I served aboard Cabildo in1967-68, and thoroughly enjoyed visiting the website. It is on my favorites list and I have printed out the entire site. Could not get into Vietnam section however, so I look forward to seeing it open up in the near future. Thanks for the memories, you've done a commendable job.
Jun 19, 1998, 22:27. Wallace Rogers of Standish, Maine, usa, wrote:
During 64-67 aboard the Cabildo, in Vietnam, the ships invovlment with the largest and first amphipious assult landing with the 3rd Marine Corps 3/3,3/9 involved alot of people. John has a great site hear and I'm asking for the Vietnam Vets that were aboard during the war to tell and talk about our experiences and battles. I'm sure that some of you like myself are still battling the fears, joy, and hardships we went through. The Gator Navy was tough and a "can do" any job was our job. The ships
Jun 23, 1998, 19:48. Steve Long of North Adams, Massachusett, USA, wrote:
Just found the Cabildo homepage while surfing. I served on the U.S.S. Shadwell (LSD-15) aan SM2 during the mid-fifties. You've done a great job with your homepage. It makes for wonderful reading for any LSD sailor. Best wishes. Steve Long
Jun 29, 1998, 07:39. Donald Fellows of Mechanicsville, MD, USA, wrote:
Appreciate this web page. My father was stationed aboard the Cabildo during WW II. I have been attempting to obtain information regarding the ship's service and his service during that time period.
Jul 4, 1998, 11:48. ANDY MAGLIEVAZ of MAGEE, MS, USA, wrote:
concerning cabildo e-mail, usn had to be changed to Usn in order for me tocontact you. I do hope the ship is still afloat. Hope to hear from you all.
Jul 4, 1998, 12:47. Lynn Zawie of Stony Brook, NY, USA, wrote:
You have done an outstanding job creating this sight. You should be very proud and happy about all the people you have brought back together and the memories you all share.
Jul 5, 1998, 19:53. James Hopper of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA, wrote:
Served March 1945 - March 1946, Seaman 1/C. I have really enoyed visiting this site. Great job John! Brings back great memories. Hope to see you all in November at the reunion in Punta Gorda, FL.
Jul 6, 1998, 02:49. Steve Fernandez of Hayward,Ca.94541, USA, wrote:
Served aboard USS Catamount LSD-17 1964-1968 MR-2nd Class
Jul 7, 1998, 14:19. Jim H. Blankenship of Shreveport, Louisiana, USA, wrote:
QMS aboard Cabildo for "Operation Greenhouse" 1950-51 Great web page.
Jul 12, 1998, 16:15. Frank Hulsman of Louisville, Ky, USA, wrote:
I am visiting with my son and he is showing me this website. I served on the Cabildo from September 1950 to March of !952. I was a "After Sterring Engineer". I remember the time when the watch seaman shut the pumps off and the steering locked up on the way to Inchon. I enjoyed reading the information on this website. Good Job!
Jul 20, 1998, 23:25. Jerry Skipworth of Lancaster, CA, , wrote:
My tour of duty was 1959 - 1962. I appreciate your work in compiling this site. I would like to hear from anyone who served during this time.
Jul 20, 1998, 23:44. Norge Santin of Akron/Ohio, USA, wrote:
I was a crew member in 1945 to 1946.
Jul 26, 1998, 17:23. J (James) Patrick Hopper of Boise, Idaho, , wrote:
Son of James E. Hopper, crewman in WWII, Japan.
Jul 27, 1998, 08:09. John Tsouris of Stony Brook, NY, USA, wrote:
That's extensive- great work, Mr. White!
Jul 27, 1998, 16:40. KELLY BOWEN of GRANITE CITY, ILLINOIS, USA, wrote:
served on the cabildo in 1963-64 (Westpac ) . I was a Hospital Corpsman
Jul 27, 1998, 21:34. Eric Keller of Columbus, Ohio, USA, wrote:
I sailed with the USS Hermitage LSD-34
Jul 30, 1998, 12:37. joe correa of toledo ohio, usa, wrote:
was able to revieu the web pages for the first time in quite awhile and enjoyed ii
Jul 30, 1998, 22:20. Warren Gammeter of San Mateo CA 94403, USA, wrote:
USS Cabildo CIC Officer 11/62 - 5/64 Great Web Site - what a pleasure to find - made my day
Jul 31, 1998, 14:03. Jim Ingram of Memphis TN, USA, wrote:
Your site is TERRIFIC! As webmaster for LST 519--URL: http//home.jinko.com/ww2LST--I can't help but wonder how many webmasters it must have taken to design--and maintain--tiy site. The wealth of information is fantastic! I shall return.
Aug 8, 1998, 10:44. Chuck (Tortuga LSD-26) Westbrook of Evansville. IN., , wrote:
"Wow".... what a great Web-site you have. I enjoyed everything about it. I served aboard the USS Tortuga LSD-26 from 1956-60. I wish someone had a web-site for the Tortuga. Have searched for one but can not find one. Again, thanks for this site.
Aug 11, 1998, 09:44. Lindsey Malbon of Stony Brook, NY, United States, wrote:
I saw your web page. It looks wonderful, Great job!!!
Aug 20, 1998, 15:41. David threlfall of Quartz Hill, California, USA, wrote:
Great site! I served onboard from May of 1955 to sometime in late 1956. I was aboard when we collided with a APD while passing gaurd mail off the port side 02 level. This put a large dent and bent 2 or 3 frames just above the steaming draft. We made the mistake of doing to good of a repair on this damage and had to go right back to sea on operations to Iwo Jima. We were in WestPac for 9 months, carried minesweep group to Taiwan on way to Hong Kong, two more ops to Iwo Jima
Aug 23, 1998, 00:29. Larry Potter of Martinsville,In, USA, wrote:
Very good job thanks to one and all
Aug 24, 1998, 00:19. George Verhelst of Pierre, SD, USA, wrote:
Nice to see more new names listed.I see some i remember. I was hoping to make reunion in Florida this fall but im afraid my health wont let me. Would sure like to go and see you guys again.
Aug 24, 1998, 15:13. Lorenzo Renteria of El Paso , , wrote:
My dad served 1964-1966 LSD 16 (He'd like to here from you)
Aug 25, 1998, 15:38. George E. DeShazo of Dallas, TX 75243, USA, wrote:
Great Web Site....I helped recommission her in Sept. 1950 and served as SK3 and SK2 during the Atomic Test at Eniwetok Atoll..I left her in the Mare Island Shipyard in July/August 51 and have often wondered what transpired during the ensuing years...Your web page has made very interesting reading...THANKS to all who have made it possible.
Aug 27, 1998, 16:17. MIKE FARRELL of PORTLAND, OR, , wrote:
WHAT A SURPRISE TO FIND THE CABILDO. THIS IS ON BEHALF OF MY LATE BROTHER, RONALD D. FARRELL, RM2, WHO SERVED ABOARD CABILDO FROM 51-53. I HAD THE PLEASURE OF GOING ABOARD IN '52. BECAUSE OF RON AND MY EARLY INTRODUCTION TO THE NAVY, I FOLLOWED HIM 10 YEARS LATER. THANKS FOR PRESERVING THE MEMORY OF THIS SHIP.
Aug 31, 1998, 17:52.