USS Cabildo (LSD-16) Guest book 2002

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came aboard uss cabildo may 57 to aug 60 GMMR3
Melvin d. Morlock <pmorlock26193050@aol.com>
canon city, co USA - Saturday, December 28, 2002 at 11:40:13 (EST)

As President of the USS Cabildo Association I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and a Happiy and Healthy New Year. Have a wonderful holiday season.
Dale Bittle <dbittle@att.net>
Ozark, MO USA - Tuesday, December 24, 2002 at 11:37:49 (EST)

Served aboard the ole flat bottomed tub '61 thru '64 and loved every minute of it. Great to see the web site and would like to talk to some of you again. I will definately keep this page on my favorites list. Maybe someone can update my name on the crew members list. Thanks again, Jack
Jack Loff <sailrite@aol.com>
Brownsville, Tex USA - Sunday, December 22, 2002 at 19:55:16 (EST)

Served aboard the Cabildo from 1961 to 1963, as a deck officer and then as navigator. My employment has gone from university instructor to admiralty attorney and, finally, to shipping economist with the United Nations in Santiago, Chile.
Larry Burkhalter <larryburkhalter@hotmail.com>
Santiago, Chile - Tuesday, December 10, 2002 at 15:16:18 (EST)

I served aboard Cabildo from Oct. 1968 to Apr. 1970 (and part of the last decommissioning crew), as an Ensign and LTJG. I was Second Division Officer and remember doing, is seems like, about 12-14 collateral duties as well. I joined Cabildo in Cam Rhan Bay, Vietnam and we decommissioned her in Long Beach California. I retired from the Navy (as a Captain) in September 1995, after a long and varied career.
Perry Bishop <Perry.C.Bishop@verizon.net>
Alexandria, VA USA - Tuesday, December 10, 2002 at 09:22:35 (EST)

MERRY CHISTMAS ,AND HAPPY NEW YEAR.TO ALL CABILDO CREW MEMBERS AND THERE FAMILYS,PAST AND PRESENT. JERRY PETTI.
JERRY PETTI <MARUNGA54@HOTMAIL.COM>
PALM BEACH , FL USA - Sunday, December 08, 2002 at 10:32:18 (EST)

Have you all finished christmas shoping? Me to. Merry christmas to all of you and your families.
Arlee taylor <AK_taylor@msn.com>
denver , Colorado USA - Wednesday, December 04, 2002 at 20:31:56 (EST)

I was aboard the Cabildo from 1961 ro 1963. During that time we were involved in the Cuban Crisis, and nuclear testing near Johnson and Christmas Islands, South Pacific. For those involved in nuclear tests, visit National Association of Atomic Vets website (NAAV.com) Looking forward to attending the get together next year in San Mateo Hi to ozzie, smitty, charlie crooks, woodie, romanoff and others. Take care.
Owen (Ole) Olson <noslotwo@aol.com>
Oak Hills, Ca USA - Wednesday, December 04, 2002 at 01:16:37 (EST)

This website is getting better and better all the time. I just dicovered the now and then area and sent in my information. I hope to see my information there soon. Keep up the great work. I now have contact with some of my old shipmates and find this a great help to follow up with people in my past. Hope everyone had a Great Thanksgiving and may you have a very Merry Christmas and a Great New. Year.
Lorenzo Renteria <Rntlw@aol.com>
El Paso, Tx USA - Tuesday, December 03, 2002 at 01:52:38 (EST)

Nice Site, Keep it up!!
private Krankenversicherung <webmaster7@qualityinsurance.de>
Munich, - Wednesday, November 20, 2002 at 14:32:13 (EST)

It looks like my old man was on a cool ship(LSD)!
Shawn Barr <rudytudy@peoplepc.com>
Orlando, Fl USA - Saturday, November 16, 2002 at 23:14:30 (EST)

The USS Cabildo was my first ship. I served on her from July 1957-May 1958. I reenlisted for the first time aboard her in Hong Kong, BCC. I was the junior Hospital Corpsman, HM3, at the time. My most vivid memory is when we were deployed to WESTPAC in Jan 1958 and about 24 hours west of Hawaii ran into a monstrous typhoon. One of the crewman from another ship in the convoy had an acute appendicitis and was transferred to the Cabildo. We operated on him that night and removed his ruptured appendix. All this with 40 foot waves from the typhoon. (Nice Work on this website) James Casebier, HMC, Retired.
James Casebier <victorcase@aol.com>
Phoenix, AZ USA - Friday, November 15, 2002 at 19:59:13 (EST)

Nice Site with useful information. Do you have a mailing list where I can subscribe to?
Mailing List Manager <ezine@poolesplus.net>
- Friday, November 15, 2002 at 06:13:20 (EST)

Amazing website!
Deluxe <blah@blah.com>
Washington , US USA - Friday, November 08, 2002 at 09:49:47 (EST)

Cool site ... I like it :) Please visit my site too ... Inkjet cartridge and Printer Ink Guide
Cheap Web Hosting
United States - Monday, November 04, 2002 at 12:34:29 (EST)

Good job
Alex <guy@rui.com>
Los Angeles, Ca USA - Sunday, November 03, 2002 at 11:02:45 (EST)

Thank you all who serve our wonderful country. May God Bless You All!!!
Linda <lindasu40@hotmail.com>
Shephrdsville, Ky USA - Thursday, October 31, 2002 at 13:20:05 (EST)

Just spent the last hour reading some of the comments in the guest book. I haven't checked in for a long time, I missed a lot will check in more often. Great job Warren. Gary Buysse up MN way the cold country.
Gary V Buysse <gvb@starpoint.net>
Minneota, MN USA - Wednesday, October 30, 2002 at 23:16:50 (EST)

Hi I served onboard between 1966-1969 m division with L. Perron, Dean Jackobus chief Easter remember him.
Carl P. Ivarson <conwwtp@norwivh.net>
Oxford, NY USA - Wednesday, October 30, 2002 at 15:31:07 (EST)

J Petty and arlee: right on, ya'll! Hey, Bruno, I remember Ferry well.We shot dice and played acey ducey with the marines in '66 and '67. As I recall he was up to like e-6 and got busted to e-3, yes? He was a BT. Jerry, have you heard from any one in the E division? Albertson or others?
mike flannigan <mflann@blueridge.net>
ellenboro, nc USA - Wednesday, October 23, 2002 at 20:23:36 (EDT)

Served aboard USS Cabildo from 1965/68 if anyone remembers serving with me please send me an e-mail, would like to hear from you. Has anyone heard from Richard Ferry or Robert Barron. I was sorry to see that Don Cobb came up as deceased, Don was best man in my wedding, he was a great guy.'' Great Ship -crew-memories,and website. thank all of you.
Joe Bruno <mrbrunor13@AOL.com>
Arcadia, Ca USA - Sunday, October 20, 2002 at 01:23:59 (EDT)

I AGREE WITH YOU TAYLOR YOUR SHIP MATE E DIVISON 1965 TO 1967 IM GLAD SOME FINALLY SAID SOMETHING.
JERRY PETTI <MARUNGA54@HOTMAIL.COM>
PALM BEACH, FL USA - Saturday, October 19, 2002 at 22:28:47 (EDT)

Im setting here at home thinking of the war aginst terrorism and I remember the days when demonstrators were all over the country trying to stop the war, they were called pasafists, and there friends who ran to canada were called cowards. They were all forgivin years later by the pres. We were in VietNam at that time. I considered us as the real Americans trying to stopo the evil ons. Today those same cowards now see how we were the good guys and commies were the bad guys. there are new pasafists in america, they cry out to stop war but we should also stop evil anyway we can. I feel they have a problem with seperating their ideals with their soft lives. They want everything to be perfict but are afraid to fight for it. During the VietNam warthey were called cowards, and ran to Canada, today we cant call them cowards, and Canada wont tade them. where can we send them? , and, where can they hide there shame? Its too bad old soldiers and sailors cant tode up arms again and show them we still love America enough to die for her.. GOD BLESS AMERICA
Arlee Taylor <AK_taylor@msn.com>
Englewood, Co USA - Saturday, October 19, 2002 at 08:19:40 (EDT)

Congrats Doc on your new possition as vp of the association. I was with Giles and wright in the DCshop in the mid 60s.
Arlee Taylor <AK_taylor@msn.com>
Englewood, Co USA - Friday, October 18, 2002 at 20:09:17 (EDT)

My first ship. Keep up the good work. R. Siewing, NCCM (SS) USN retired
R Siewing <richpic6@lvdi.net>
Las Vegas, Nv USA - Friday, October 18, 2002 at 15:21:48 (EDT)

The reunion in Charleston was great, a good time was had by all. I appreciate the confidence or my shipmates in electing me Vice-President of the organization. I will do my best to assist the President, and I'm available by e-mail to everyone.
Walt Fulps <wfulps@comcast.net>
Raymore , mo USA - Thursday, October 10, 2002 at 16:15:31 (EDT)

Hey Shipmates... the WEST COAST REUNION for next year is on... and it will be in San Mateo, Calif.(just south of SF airport) sometime in October. "Details at 11:00" Those that Haven't already e-mailed me, that are interested in attending... please drop me a line.
Darrell "Ozzie" Osborn <cdozzie@juno.com>
Forbestown, Ca USA - Wednesday, October 09, 2002 at 10:14:20 (EDT)

Congratulations guys, very good site i visit it every day!!
zoofilia <40447@aol.com>
Miami, FL USA - Monday, October 07, 2002 at 21:46:24 (EDT)

test from technical support to fix guestbook.
Verio webhosting Technical support <test@test.com>
test, ts USA - Saturday, October 05, 2002 at 19:32:20 (EDT)

I served in the USS Cabildo (LSD 16) from July 1958 to Oct. 1961. I Left the ship as a BT2. Good ship good crew.
Jackson, Harry C. <harryc17@msn.com>
Lovelady, TX USA - Sunday, September 15, 2002 at 23:59:21 (EDT)

I was a crew member of the Cabildo for 1952 to 1956. I went by the nick name of "Tommy." My rank was a BM3 and my duty assignment was the captain's gig. My service number is 4998011.
J P Thompson <bthom91706@aow.com>
Baldwin Park, Ca USA - Sunday, September 01, 2002 at 19:58:48 (EDT)

Hello everybody - Just wanted to wish you a great day ... :-)
private Krankenversicherung <->
Frankfurt, Germany - Thursday, August 29, 2002 at 00:03:26 (EDT)

Looking forward to the reunion in Sept. Hope to see Al Pritchard and Grant Hurley there. Saw where both of them joined the membership.
Daniel "Dan" Downs Sr.. <downssr@acc-net.com>
LaRue, Oh USA - Sunday, August 25, 2002 at 17:55:43 (EDT)

glad to see this website getting so many ex-shipmates signing on . I finaly found some people that I remember. Lewis Easter is one of this guys, and DALE Bittle is the other one. Mr. Bittle, I believe e-mailed me once, but my pc went down and could not keep in touch, until now. I just bought a new pc, so I hope to stay in touch now. on board 1964-1966, MM3.
Lorenzo Renteria <rntln@aol.com>
El Paso, Texas USA - Thursday, August 22, 2002 at 01:23:52 (EDT)

Was aboard 1963-1966,R div.,, looking for photos of crew and the ship from that time.I have the crews books from 1963 and 1965, but would like others.contact me on the web and say cabildo photos,. I will pay for copies. Thanks,
Arlee Taylor <AK_taylor@msn.com>
Englwood , Co USA - Sunday, August 18, 2002 at 17:31:44 (EDT)

SERVED ABOARD FROM AUG. 1967 JUNE 1968
KEITH MCLAIN <pkm@bright.net>
SIDNEY, OH USA - Wednesday, August 14, 2002 at 17:58:44 (EDT)

MY FATHER ELLIS L. BAMBURG SERVED ABOARD THE CABILDO 1944-1945. HE IS 84 YEARS OLD AND IS TRYING TO LOCATE OLD SHIPMATES. ANY HELP WILL BE APPRECIATED. SEND REPLY ASAP AS MY FATHER IS IN POOR HEALTH AND THIS WOULD CHEER HIM UP, TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE ANY OLD FRIENDS AND SHIPMATES./b>
Roy Bamburg <rbamburg@surfsouth.com>
Quitman, GA USA - Friday, August 09, 2002 at 10:23:08 (EDT)

I read the history part of your Cabildo and see where she was sunk and it is rewarding to know she is very close to my ship the USS Tortuga LSD 26. Whhen I read about the Tortuga I had to shead a tear or two, because she was the only ship I served on. Will surley view the rest of your website at a later time. Bill/b>
William E. (Bill) Brashears <bus9761@aol.com>
Spartanburg, S.C. USA - Monday, August 05, 2002 at 20:55:08 (EDT)

Reported aboard January 1962 RMSN departed February 1965 RM2 Would like to hear from anyone that server during that time
Jack Johnson <jjohnson@hess.com>
Hobbs, NM USA - Friday, August 02, 2002 at 10:36:18 (EDT)

A very informative site. Keep up the good work.
research papers
- Thursday, August 01, 2002 at 20:42:41 (EDT)

I served aboard the Cabildo from 1968 till 1970 her last decommissioning.
William (Bill) Ussery <bussery@eagnet.com>
Kingsland , GA USA - Wednesday, July 31, 2002 at 16:06:14 (EDT)

thank you for the infos! cu
vanessa
United States - Tuesday, July 30, 2002 at 15:25:51 (EDT)

Nice page, keep up the good work. Greetings from Germany!
hobbyhuren
- Tuesday, July 30, 2002 at 13:03:09 (EDT)

Nice Site!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Boris <boriskta@sicom.com.tk>
- Monday, July 29, 2002 at 07:28:43 (EDT)

A very informative site. Keep up the good work.
cliff notes
- Sunday, July 28, 2002 at 14:49:08 (EDT)

I have a couple questions about the reunion in September. Tried to e-mail Jim Lyon and was unsuccessful. When is the deadline for registrations and is there transport to and from the activities, Harbor Cruise and Memorial Service aboard the USS Yorktown? Thanks for your help.
Charles E. Pope <popecandj@intrstar.net>
Clinton, NC USA - Wednesday, July 24, 2002 at 12:56:00 (EDT)

Just checking to see if guestbook is working.
Dale Bittle
USA - Tuesday, July 23, 2002 at 21:34:11 (EDT)

Hello Shipmates, Our Guestbook was off the air from about 7/8/02 until 7/16/02. If you tried to leave a guest comment during that time please leave another comment. Your Webmaster Warren
Warren Gammeter <wegam@earthlink.net>
San Mateo, CA USA - Tuesday, July 16, 2002 at 17:39:37 (EDT)

Love the site, lots of info:)
Colin
Boca Raton, FL USA - Tuesday, July 16, 2002 at 02:27:10 (EDT)

I was OB 1965-1967. Am looking for Howard "Skip" Dillard, Jim Ballister, Dave Rager(?), Shafer, Paul Sandlin, & Chief Harvey.Anyone else I know from E Division??
Charles R. Naderman <CRNaderman@msn.com>
Overpeck, Ohio USA - Friday, June 28, 2002 at 01:42:33 (EDT)

Nice site. Very well done.
Johnny <stymiee@hotmail.com>
Pine Hill, NJ USA - Tuesday, June 25, 2002 at 19:32:43 (EDT)

Please add my e-mail address to your records, Served (53-55) Enjoyed the web pages
Joe McCusker <josephtm@naples.net>
Naples, FL USA - Monday, June 24, 2002 at 12:43:43 (EDT)

I just needed to correct my e-mail address
andrew maglievaz <andym412000@yahoo.com>
magee, ms USA - Sunday, June 23, 2002 at 19:21:21 (EDT)

WHERE ARE YOU ? JIM HANKINS, ROBBIE ROBINSON, BOBBY ALBERTSON, EARL COLBERTSON AND FISHER, ALL WERE ELECTRCIANS MATES FROM 1964 TO 1969 ON CABILDO. I WOULD LIKE TO GET IN TOUCH WITH YOU GUYS TO SEE IF YOU ARE STILL RAISING HELL?I STILL AM. PETTI
JERRY PETTI <MARUNGA54@HOTMAIL.COM>
PALM BEACH , FL USA - Wednesday, June 12, 2002 at 08:10:55 (EDT)

i served on the cabildo from jan 20 1953 to jan 14 1954 and spent the next year at kwajalein after that on the uss vesuvius ae 15 until leaving the navy in sep 1956
william e kramer <wildwilly1933@hotmail.com>
st.louis, mo USA - Thursday, June 06, 2002 at 15:31:10 (EDT)

This is to up date my imformation
Lewis W. Easter <MMCSUSN1@aol.com>
Sacramento, Ca USA - Sunday, June 02, 2002 at 18:08:58 (EDT)

served aboard USS Cabido 1962 to 1964, RDSN-RD2. Then I stationed at Pt MUGU, 64-66, USS ENHANCE (MSO) 66-68, RD'B school, RD1, 1968. Also, this was the year about nine of us were changed to EW's. Then was stationed aboard aboard USS EDSON 69-70, USS LONG BEACH 71, then ended in hospital for six months. I was then sent to the USS JFK 10/71-10/72, then to the recruiting command in Richmond,VA, EWC, 72-75. Then to the USS Joseph Daniels 75-76 and the USS Lawrence 76, CWO-2. USN naval hopital was my last command as I had to retire due to disability. My best commands were the Cabildo and JFK. My hardest command was the Enhance as we had patrol off of Da Nang most of 1967. There are many pleasent things to remember about the Cabildo, we worked hard as a team and had many enjoyful liberties together. I was also married, while aboard the Cabildo, 39 years. Hope to hear from others.
Andrew Maglievaz <andrewmaglievaz75>
Magee, MS USA - Friday, May 31, 2002 at 09:55:29 (EDT)

I was the Postal Clerk 3rd class,from 68 to 70(can someone verify this?) on the USS Cabildo. I've been a Postal Clerk for the Post Office the last 28 years. Anyone remember me?
Lee Patske <LeeBeatle@AOL.com>
Green Bay, WI USA - Thursday, May 30, 2002 at 22:56:36 (EDT)

FT3 on board 1958-1959
Brian Cameron <brian554@eartlink.net>
Danville, CA USA - Tuesday, May 28, 2002 at 18:40:38 (EDT)

I served aboard the Cabildo from 1969to1970.
Thomas P Dupont <Im_Jody@msn.com>
Romoland, Ca USA - Monday, May 27, 2002 at 22:21:41 (EDT)

As a young Ensign, Cabildo was my first ship. I was initially CIC Officer, but later became First Division Officer. My lead PO was BM1 Metcalf. Came aboard at Christmas Island in 1962 during Operation Dominic and was aboard for the Cuban Blockade and SF shipyard repair in 1963.
Joseph Kiraly <jkiraly@utm.net>
Oceanside, CA USA - Saturday, May 25, 2002 at 23:12:31 (EDT)

AS a young Ensign, Cabildo was my first ship. I was initially CIC Officer, but later became First Division Officer. My lead PO was BM1 Metcalf. Came aboard at Christmas Island in 1962 during Operation Dominic and was aboard for the Cuban Blockade and SF shipyard repair in 1963.
Joseph Kiraly <jkiraly@utm.net>
Oceanside, CA USA - Saturday, May 25, 2002 at 23:11:47 (EDT)

It has been along time since I have talked to anyone from the ship.
Tony Selover <abselov@theriver.com>
Sierra Vista, Az USA - Saturday, May 25, 2002 at 23:05:03 (EDT)

I served on the Cabildo during the period 1966-67. Was a YN3 at the time and made two cruises to Nam. On one of our cruises we brought over the first contingent of AirBoats. After leaving the Cabildo, I did 2 years in Naples Italy as a YN2 with Comstrikforcesouth. Prior to the Cabildo, I served on COMPHIBRON 7, as SN, and YN3, PHIBRON 7 was housed aboard the USS BAYFIELD 33.
Anthony J. Ascone <pgkaj@aol.com>
Centreville, VA USA - Saturday, May 25, 2002 at 16:21:45 (EDT)

Serviced from Feb.61 to Aug.68. Arrived as MM3 and deported asMMC
Lewis W, Easter <MMCSUSN1@aol.com>
Sacramento, Ca USA - Friday, May 24, 2002 at 01:12:45 (EDT)

I believe it was February of 1957 when I went aboard the old girl, Uss Cabildo LSD-16. I left her decks for the last time in Late July of 1960. At the time I remember it being a happy time==after 3 1/2 years ==finally leaving all of that regulation stuff behind!! Hooray for cilvilian life!!! Just a short time ago I was looking at some pictures that had been taken on her upper decks and I ain't ashamed to say tears came to my eyes. I was a boy when I first stepped in that vp liberty boat that ran me out into the Long Beach harbor to where the old Girl was bouyed==the ride seemed to last for ever. When I left her 3 1/2 years later I had become a man. Hard work, a great life and hours and hours of partying: If that is what it takes to make of a boy==Well, I think the Cabildo did one hell a good job with this guy Lets swap some tales guys==let me hear from you===Bart
Stan (Bart) Bartmess <Walkerman62@yahoo.com>
Coleville, Ca USA - Thursday, May 23, 2002 at 19:31:39 (EDT)

my first visit to the guest book. i was the supply officer in 63-64 - i will send in the $$ to join the association.
larry bruton <larybruton@msn.com>
el cerrito, ca USA - Thursday, May 23, 2002 at 18:42:27 (EDT)

Served aboard the Cabildo 1963-1966 R division,then S div. Sent in a bunch of photos from that time,havent seen them yet. Has anyone seen or know the where abouts of Barron, Robert from R division &.Please contact me if so. I really like the web site, job well done. I was glad to read the names of you guys who served on the old girl in viet nam. I miss the good and the bad times we had , Ill keep reading and will write again,
Arlee Taylor (Lee) (Tyler) R div <AK_taylor@msn.com>
Englewood, Colorado USA - Wednesday, May 22, 2002 at 19:18:26 (EDT)

Served On Cabildo From late 1960 till Aug 1968. Reported aboard as MM3 departed as MMC. Worked in port and stbd pump rm. Port and stbd Eng.rm.and as Log room yeoman.
Lewis W. Easter <MMCSUSN1@aol.com>
Sacramento, Ca USA - Wednesday, May 22, 2002 at 17:14:24 (EDT)

Served on the Cabildo from 7-53 to 10-56
Paul E. Ross <marper1@msn.com>
Troy, Oh USA - Saturday, May 18, 2002 at 21:10:12 (EDT)

I served in the USS Shadwell (LSD 15) from 3/59 thru 6/60. Went to the Med and carried IKE's Copters. Made 3 Class PO. I was a boilerman in the Port fire room, prized fire rooms and a screeching forced draft blower, fair chow. Nexy duty ship was the USS Blue (DD744) Hunters Point CA.
David Q Sayer <surfer@iwaynet.net>
Columbus, oh USA - Saturday, May 18, 2002 at 09:22:36 (EDT)

served on board 1962-1964
Thomas R Randolph <randy.randolph@wipp.ws>
carlsbad, nm USA - Wednesday, May 15, 2002 at 15:11:00 (EDT)

Enjoyed the site.
Larry Romanoff <rmirage@aol.com>
Rancho Mirage, CA USA - Monday, May 13, 2002 at 13:34:56 (EDT)

DEAR SIR, I TRYED TO GET CABILDO WEB SITE BUT AM ON ABLE ARE YOU , HAVING TROUBLE? WILL YOU PLEASE SEND ME E MAIL SO I CAN HAVE THE NEW WEB. OR YOUR PHONE NUMBER, HERE IS MINE THANK YOU , JERRY PETTI SERVED ABOARD 1965 TO 1967
GERALD A PETTI <MARUNGA54@HOT MAIL.COM>
PALM BEACH GARENDS , FL USA - Friday, May 10, 2002 at 08:14:57 (EDT)

Served in Cabildo Nov.'67 - Jan. '69. Came onboard SA and left BM3. If any shipmates read this message, feel free to contact me anytime. I would enjoy hearing from you. The first Bosnmate that I worked for Smith,T.L. BM3, has written to this site several times. But being the hard head that he was [ is ] he hasn't left how to get in touch with him.How many Thomas L. Smith's are there in Florida. Smitty, if you get this, email me or give me a call. 281 804 0661. Could have sworn you would have shipped over for life.
Barry Mapes <BrryMps@aol.com>
Sugarland, TxS USA - Wednesday, May 08, 2002 at 09:32:28 (EDT)

Hey.. the Cabildo may have been twice as old as the point defilance, but it always managed to do better with what it had. I never saw a "Red E" with two hashmarks on the P.D's stacks. (that means three consecutive years of engineering efficiency) and that wasn't the only "E" on Cabildo's stacks. Cabildo was also the communications center during Operation Dominic. any guesses as to why?
Darrell Osborn <cdozzie@juno.com>
Forbestown, ca USA - Saturday, May 04, 2002 at 10:18:19 (EDT)

As a Radio Operator on the best LSD in the Navy, The USS POINT DEFIANCE LSD31. I very much remember that slow rust bucket. All kidding aside, you have a good WEB site. I can remember as if it was yesterday calling on the radio "Cabildo Cabildo, this is Point Defiance Point Defiance over" My service time was from 02-57 to 10-63.
RICHARD L. FASHING <rlf@adasdvbe.com>
Santa Clarita, CA USA - Sunday, April 21, 2002 at 10:02:17 (EDT)

hey dude I saw this site it has a cool Free Music Download
Free Music Download <jeremywilsonquisley@hotmail.com>
San Francisco, CA USA - Thursday, April 18, 2002 at 19:49:51 (EDT)

Very nice site. My grand father was Cdr E.B.Holdorff in 1945.
Bill Holdorff <bholdorff@yahoo,com>
shohola, pa USA - Monday, April 01, 2002 at 22:21:20 (EST)

Great web site. My father was on board in 1945 and was present at the commissioning ceremony, but then took ill and did not get to serve. He would greatly enjoy hearing from anyone that was on board when the ship was commissioned. James Word 449 Avery Word Rd. Minor Hill, TN 38473. Thanks for the memories!!
Sharon Word Tegg <teggebear@juno.com>
Clermont, Fl USA - Wednesday, March 27, 2002 at 19:24:38 (EST)

My father served somewhere abouts 1965 in the "S" division. I love the website, and am totally glad you put up the pictures of the crew members. Thanks!:-)
Suzanne <cowgirluporgetlost@hotmail.com>
Portland, OR USA - Monday, March 25, 2002 at 18:15:17 (EST)

Served on board from Nov.59 to May of 61 was a Machinery Repairman MRFN at the time.
Dick Millenbah <rmillenbah1@charter .net>
Wisconsin Rapids, WI USA - Sunday, March 24, 2002 at 23:14:38 (EST)

Looking for Bobby Smith a metalsmith that was on board from1950-1954. Anyone with his whereabouts let me know. Last known location was Seattle, Wa.
Bollie Brewer <BollieansJune@aol.com>
Rock Hill, SC USA - Friday, March 15, 2002 at 15:10:32 (EST)

I am doing a research project on The navy attack against Wonson Harbor and need seom information. My grandfather, James Beaman, already helped me, but I need more. Email me anything relating to this topic or my grandfather. Thanks, Alec Radulski (zebra2321@hotmail.com)
Alec Radulski <zebra2321@hotmail.com>
Tallahassee, FL USA - Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 11:50:29 (EST)

Great job! I am impressed :-)
Uar Design <linnwood@terra.es>
Miscellaneous, - Sunday, March 10, 2002 at 11:51:09 (EST)

crew member 1965-1969
Thomas L. Smith
St. Augustine, Fl USA - Monday, March 04, 2002 at 17:16:14 (EST)

crew member 1965-1969
Thomas L. Smith
St. Augustine, Fl USA - Monday, March 04, 2002 at 17:16:06 (EST)

thinking of all my ex-shipmates. I hope everyone is shipshape and moving around. have'nt heard from enyone yet. but keep hoping. Stay well and hope to hear from someone soon.
Lorenzo Renteria <lr2tx@aol.com>
El Paso, Tx. USA - Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 03:20:30 (EST)

Hey shipmates. Just letting you know my e-mail is now gatornavy@adelphia.net or wallygator@adelphia.net Sure would like to hear from some supply men and others during 64-67. Fair winds too us all. Wally R SK3
Wally Rogers SK3 64-67 <gatornavy@adelphia.net>
Standish, ME USA - Wednesday, February 20, 2002 at 13:25:15 (EST)

I served aboard the USS Cabildo in Viet Nam in 1966 and 1967 I noticed that no info. regarding this deployment is on your web site. We were in and out of Viet Nam from Nov. 66, thru July 67.
Brian D. Breese SK3 <brianbreese@peoplepc.com>
Centerville, Ut USA - Tuesday, February 19, 2002 at 14:31:12 (EST)

Great Site!!! I was looking up information for a former crew member of the USS Cabildo. Thanks, Jim
RP1 Jim Staggs, USNR <CCBCjimstaggs@aol.com>
Heber Springs, AR USA - Wednesday, February 13, 2002 at 12:34:51 (EST)

crewmember 1965-68
jj bruno <mrbrunor13@AOL.com>
ARCADIA, CA USA - Monday, February 11, 2002 at 14:23:39 (EST)

was aboard ship for app two years during dec 1960 to 1962
frank a harden <dianehar@bellsouth.net>
nashville, tennessee USA - Sunday, February 10, 2002 at 20:41:48 (EST)

was aboard ship for app two years during dec 1960 to 1962
frank a harden <dianehar@bellsouth.net>
nashville, tennessee USA - Sunday, February 10, 2002 at 20:41:47 (EST)

I was on the USS Cabildo LSD 16, 1968 & 69, SN, 2nd. Div. LCVP,