USS Cabildo (LSD-16) Guest book 2001

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Jan 9, 2001, 11:25. Joe Bunner of Fairmont, WV, USA, wrote:

Anyone on the USS Cabildo between 61 and 65 send me an email, Thanks Joe


Jan 10, 2001, 19:50. Roger Koch of Mobile, Al, wrote:

Would love to hear from old shipmates fm JTF-8 era


Jan 15, 2001, 02:38. Jim Ingram of Memphis, TN, USA, wrote:

Always a treat to view the greatest WWII site on the internet.


Jan 24, 2001, 16:06. Arthur Woodhead of Lakeland, Florida 33810, U.S.A., wrote:

Would like to hear from shipmates 1950-51


Jan 28, 2001, 15:44. chris wood of spring, texas, us, wrote:

my father was in wwII, will be asking if he remembers this mighty ship.


Jan 28, 2001, 22:04. Hamish Bowman of Dunedin, New Zealand, wrote:

This website is three years old and still going strong! Many thanks to all of our contributors.


Feb 1, 2001, 22:08. Rich Elvine of Antioch, Ca, USA, wrote:

I was on board the USS Cabildo from Sept 61 to Dec 5, 64


Feb 3, 2001, 18:57. wayne bissell of quincy calif., u.s.a., wrote:

i was on board 1961/1963


Feb 5, 2001, 13:49. John Marandola of Wilton, CT, USA, wrote:

John, I know of this site because of my father who served on the ship. You did a nice job with the site. I did notice that the Change Command page is not working. I also hope you are feeling better. - john marandola


Feb 6, 2001, 11:41. Thomas L. Smith BM3 of St. Augustine, Fl. 32086, , wrote:

one of the finest ships in the fleet, that will always hold strong memories for me.


Feb 6, 2001, 12:09. Thomas L. Smith BM3 of St. Augustine, Fl 32086, , wrote:

I served aboard the Cabildo from 1965-1969. I was in 1st div. at that time was led by BM1 Poplin. This is a great website. does anyone remember or have contact with Bm3 Terry L. Schenck. All hands are invited to e-mail me. Thanks again for the website, and a job well done


Feb 7, 2001, 14:04. Lt Tim Still of Port Jefferson n y , Suffolk, wrote:

Thinking of you Pop get well soon.


Feb 8, 2001, 08:31. Thomas Smith BM3 of St. Augustine, Fl. 32086, , wrote:

does anyone know if cruise books were printed for 1967 &68? if so, is there anyway to purchase one. thanks


Feb 9, 2001, 15:13. van cowan of norman oklahoma, usa, wrote:

served on board 1960-1963 as bm3 looking for charlie tripp who worked in post office or anyone else from this time period. love the web site great job.


Feb 17, 2001, 20:10. Fred Boger of Boise, , wrote:

BM3 1963-1965


Feb 23, 2001, 16:57. Alfred A. Krentz of Highland CA.92346 , USA, wrote:

MM 2 On Board 50-51 Member Association Since Madisonville KY


Feb 23, 2001, 20:03. Frank Woodruff of , , wrote:

Is there a LSD 19 Comstock Association. I know of at least one person that's off the Comstock.


Feb 26, 2001, 19:40. Jackie R. Swanson of Brooklyn, Michigan, Jackson, wrote:

I am Jack Swason son-in-law. He is trying to sign up for the reunion in September 2001 in New York.


Mar 5, 2001, 14:23. jerry petti of 8404 chapman oak ct , palm beach gardensfl 33410, wrote:

i was a member of e divison 1965 1967 im doing good hope revery one is ok


Mar 7, 2001, 19:38. Herbert, A Wilson of Calhoun, Ga., America, wrote:

Hello every one, hope to see you in September


Mar 7, 2001, 21:19. Hertbert A,(wee Willie Wilson of Calhoun, Ga., U.S.A, wrote:

Anyone aboard 60/64 contact me at h wilson @ Bellsouth . net I ran the captains gig Would like to hear from you!!!


Mar 10, 2001, 15:28. Raymond (Chet) Dilka of Manteca, Ca, USA, wrote:

I served on the Cabildo during 1965.


Mar 10, 2001, 16:55. LARRY STEWART of LINCOLNTON GA., USA, wrote:

ON BOARD NOV.67 TO JAN 69 LEADING RADARMAN


Mar 12, 2001, 08:51. Carl Ivarson of Oxford, New York 13830, , wrote:

ob 1966 - 1969 MM2


Mar 19, 2001, 10:54. LLoyd Smith of Franklinton, La.70438, , wrote:

I served on the Cabildo from 1959-1962 and would like to get in touch with someone who served at that time.


Mar 19, 2001, 14:29. RON HEFLEY of AMARILLO TEXAS, RANDELL, wrote:

PLEASE ADD MY NAME TO THIS GREAT WEB SITE SERVED BOARD 1958 -62 THANKS


Mar 23, 2001, 23:31. Sharon Dyer-Callaway of Crawfordville, FL., USA, wrote:

My father served on this ship in Korea. I thank you for the time you have spent and the knowledge I have gained from your site.


Mar 24, 2001, 22:29. ROGER KOCH of MOBILE, AL, USA, wrote:

GREAT SITE


Mar 26, 2001, 07:55. George Stokem of Hartford, , wrote:

As past President of the USS Cabildo Association, I am grateful to JohnWhite.


Mar 26, 2001, 08:07. George Stokem of Hartford, NY, , wrote:

John White (Webmaster) passed away March 25, 2001, he will be missed


Mar 27, 2001, 14:24. Dale Bittle of Ozark, MO, , wrote:

The Cabildo Association lost a true friend on March 25. John White our WebMaster and Historian passed away after a significant fight with a recent illness. We send our prayers and sympathy to John's wife Lee and their faimly. You will be missed greatly John. Dale Bittle President USS Cabildo Association


Mar 30, 2001, 20:49. LT David Still of Norfolk/VA, , wrote:

John F. White, LT, USN (Pop), I will miss you dearly. Thanks for all you did for me. I love you! Fair Wind and Following Seas in Heaven. Love, Your Grandson.


Apr 3, 2001, 00:52. David Butler of Tumwater, WA, USA, wrote:

I will be telling my dad about this; he was on the Cabildo from 1955-1960. Thanks for the great site!


Apr 7, 2001, 15:20. Chuck Washburn, MSgt (Ret) of Forbestown, CA, USA, wrote:

As a "retired" USAF Historian, I really enjoyed viewing your web page!! "Oz" Osborne served on board the USS Cabildo in 1945. I am proud to have him as a good friend and neighbor.


Apr 7, 2001, 15:28. Chuck Washburn, MSgt (Ret) of Forbestown, CA, USA, wrote:

A CORRECTED MESSAGE: As a "retired" USAF Historian, I really enjoyed viewing your web page!! Darrell "Oz" Osborn served on board the USS Cabildo in the early 1960's.. I am "VERY" proud to have him as a good friend and neighbor.


Apr 9, 2001, 20:51. Gibson Bud of Sidney Center NY, usa, wrote:

this is a great site,I was with the 11th Eng.Bat. and went over to Vietnam on the Cabildo October 1966.


Apr 9, 2001, 22:05. WARREN DINES of ST HELENS, OREGON, USA, wrote:

I proudly served 1962-66. During part of that time I was ship's photographer. I was BT2 when I left in June 1966.


Apr 10, 2001, 22:14. Gary Wilmoth YN3 of Oklahoma City, Ok , USA, wrote:

I proudly served aboard the USS Cabildo March 57 thru November 57


Apr 11, 2001, 10:24. Gary Wilmoth of Oklahoma City, Ok, USA, wrote:

I proudly served aboard the Cabildo in March 1957 thru Nov 1957. I served as a yeoman in the ship's office. Some of my shipmates in the office were Atwood, and Howe. We were in drydocks at Mare Island in July 1957.


Apr 12, 2001, 13:25. Larry Rawlinson of Houston Lake, United States, wrote:

It was great to see an old friend's picture on this site. Richard Siewing and I were high school buddies in 1964. That was the last time I saw him until this pic of him on his ship. If anyone reading this knows how to reach him, give him my email and let him know I'd like to reaquaint after about 37 years. Thanks and God bless to all of you who have served your country well.


Apr 13, 2001, 19:58. Loren Krause of Torrance, Ca. 90504, U.S., wrote:

I was aboard Dec. 1964 - Mar. 68. Left as an RM 2. Great seeing some familiar names on the guest books from that time frame.


Apr 14, 2001, 18:22. jerry petti of florida, palm beach, wrote:

happy holiday to all my old ship matesjerry petti phone 561 7754996


Apr 15, 2001, 20:45. Harry Schwier of Remington, In 47977, US, wrote:

Love the website


Apr 17, 2001, 13:28. TONY SOLOMAN of LINCOLN IL, USA, wrote:

I was on the Cabildo from 67 to decommissioning in 70 Good site keep up the good work left as GMG3


Apr 19, 2001, 10:46. Richard Hilliard of Sterling hgts MI., USA, wrote:

Thanks, it was great to go thru the cabildo web site


Apr 19, 2001, 13:12. MIDN Matthew White of Setauket/NY, USA, wrote:

The memory of your ship and you live on through this site. You did a wonderful job with it. We miss you and love you very much.


Apr 20, 2001, 03:04. Edward Cabildo of Pasadena, California, U.S.A., wrote:

As of 01/12/2001 The U.S. Navy has another Cabildo. My Son AR Edward K. Cabildo II he is on the U.S.S. Peleliu LHA-5 in San Deigo.


Apr 30, 2001, 10:09. Gilmer Bledsoe of Rt4, Clinchport,VA, USA, wrote:

Just found this web site. I was a member of the boat pool in 1951 during Operation Greenhouse. Would like to hear from members.


May 1, 2001, 16:22. William Roche of Carlsbad, California, USA, wrote:

Very well done and maintained website. Excellent pictures "as they were"


May 2, 2001, 10:52. Thomas Sherman Bueche of Jarreau, LA, USA, wrote:

I was taking a friend down memory lane on my computer and we ran across his old ship. Tommy served onboard from for 6 months around 1964 and was a GMG3, anyone looking for him can e-mail me and I'll pass it along.


May 4, 2001, 23:12. Jack Elzner of Flemington, WV, USA, wrote:

BT-3 on board from 1960-1962 left from Christmas Island


May 12, 2001, 20:52. phillip southern of red bluff, ca., USA, wrote:

I was looking at the ships crew page and noticed that you had my address assigned to Grover Smart.


May 13, 2001, 10:48. Wallace Rogers of Standish,Maine, USA, wrote:

Would you please add my name too the roaster of the crew on board from 64-67. Thanks


May 15, 2001, 13:59. Gary Clubb of Kelso / Washington, USA, wrote:

was vary glad to receive your newsletter. i will be joining the association.


May 24, 2001, 19:40. Harry Schwier of Remington. Indiana , us, wrote:

this is a great web site Was in fr 53 to56 anyone write Ok


May 29, 2001, 15:19. van cowan of norman okla., usa, wrote:

was aboard 1960-1963 as a Bm3 would like to hear from anyone in that time period.


Jun 1, 2001, 03:43. Anthony Marandola of East Northport, NY, USA, wrote:

John: I hope that whereever you are, (up there) you are making a website comparable to this one. Miss you, and God Bless.


Jun 1, 2001, 19:58. Sherman Robinson of Bellaire, TX, U. S. A., wrote:

Your web site is very good!


Jun 1, 2001, 21:11. John Parker of Prescott Valley, AZ, USA, wrote:

Served 1964-1967 as an EM3 - Anyone serving during that period drop me an E-mail.


Jun 2, 2001, 20:55. GARY BUYSSE of MINNEOTA, MN 56264, USA, wrote:

Just went thru the web sight this evening. It just gets better and better. Would like to hear from anyone that was on board during the Christmas Island JTF 8 nukie operation. Cabildo Sailors are the greatest. Hi to Tom Mueller.


Jun 7, 2001, 15:30. Mrs. Jack Mason of West Valley, Utah, usa, wrote:

I had a great day at work when I found your web site...My husband and I searched the web a while back for any news on the Cabildo. Jack M. Mason, served on it in the mid 60's and boy will he be suprised when I show him the pictures ,including his. I am sure he will be on line to try to find old shipmates in the next few days.


Jun 23, 2001, 12:19. willie wilson of Madisonville, KY., USA, wrote:

Aboard 1951-54; Would like to hear from anyone.


Jun 23, 2001, 12:28. willie wilson of Madisonville, Ky., USA, wrote:

Sorry I didn't give my E-address. Contact me at; willie4@bellsouth.net


Jun 25, 2001, 12:33. GIL PEREA of CHIPLEY, FL, USA, wrote:

GREAT SITE, WAS ABOARD AUG 65. WENT TO CHU LAI VIETNAM FOR OPERATION STARLITE. HIT THE BEACH MIDNIGHT AUG 15 65


Jun 28, 2001, 00:05. Wendy Jernigan of Newport, OR, USA, wrote:

I"m the daughter of Cdr. Warren D. Dietrichson. Great website!