USS Cabildo (LSD-16) Guest Log 2004

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Crew member from about Aug 1958 to 1962. Was a BT 3 when I arrived and made BT 1 just as I was leaving. Retired as a BTCS.
Jackson, Harry C. <harryc17@msn.com>
Lovelady, Texas USA - Saturday, December 25, 2004 at 21:03:56 (EST)

Just wishing everyone the best on the holidays and a prosperous new year. I really enjoyed the reunion this year, looking forward to DC, this coming year. If you have never attended one you don't know what you're missing. Does anyone know anything about David Parrish mm3, he served aboard in the early 60s. "note my new email address" I served aboard 61 to 65 Pray for our service men & women in the service today. joenalice@mfire.com a friend Joe Bunner
Joe Bunner <joenalice@mfire.com>
Fairmont, WVa USA - Saturday, December 25, 2004 at 08:39:25 (EST)

Merry Christmas and Happy New Years to all. The plans for the Washington DC reunion are coming along. Hope to see all of you there. Walt
Walter Fulps <wfulps@comcast.net>
Raymore (KC area), Mo USA - Wednesday, December 22, 2004 at 10:22:57 (EST)

Just wanted to say hello to everyone and wish you and your families the Happiest of Holidays and a very Merry Christmas.
Dale Bittle <dbittle@centurytel.net>
Ozark, MO USA - Tuesday, December 21, 2004 at 17:34:22 (EST)

Wishing all shipmates and all others that check into our web-site, the best of Holidays and stay safe and warm. Thinking of all of you, Lorenzo
Lorenzo Renteria <rntlw1@aol.com>
El Paso, Tx USA - Saturday, December 18, 2004 at 22:41:51 (EST)

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR 2005. TO ALL THE CABILDO SHIPMATES. GEORGE/VERONICA. NAPA,2004
George LaClear <glaclear@aol.com>
Napa, ca USA - Friday, December 17, 2004 at 07:42:39 (EST)

Wow, web master,what a great tribute to a great ship. I served on her from 1964-66. Unfortunately, after making grade(QM2)I was transferred to the USS Point Definace in late 66 and thereupon ended my tour of active duty in Sep 67. Just curious--was the CABILDO's steering wheel(wood), brass bell,and or whistle(steam horn) saved before she was written off?
Ron Chamberlain <rchamberlain@cox.net>
Wichita, , KS. USA - Tuesday, December 07, 2004 at 18:56:12 (EST)

REMEMBER PEARL HARBOR
BOBBY HOLDER <bobbydholder@aol.com>
Dickinson, TX USA - Tuesday, December 07, 2004 at 08:07:49 (EST)

Happy Thanksgiving everone........... George/Veronica
George <GlaClear@aol.com>
Napa, CA USA - Thursday, November 25, 2004 at 11:21:50 (EST)

Happy thanksgiving to all my shipmates, we're all thankfull for something. I'm thankfull for all your support and love in my time of need, I'm thankfull for the surgeons that were so efficient. For my family who rallied around me, and finally I'm thankfull to be alive. See you in D.C. Walt.
Walter Fulps <wfulps@comcast.net>
Raymore, Mo USA - Thursday, November 25, 2004 at 10:29:19 (EST)

Enjoyed looking at reunion pictures and plan to send some photos of the 1996 and 1998 reunions that you may wish to put on photo pages. Look forward to D.C. 2005.
Bobbie Jean Rodriguez <roadrat5@juno.com>
Ocean Springs, MS USA - Friday, October 29, 2004 at 12:52:13 (EDT)

Warren, Can you change our email address to asmason.1@netzero.com Thanks Jack Mason
Jack M Mason <asmason.1@netzero.com>
West Valley, Ut USA - Friday, October 22, 2004 at 21:25:14 (EDT)

I was onboard Feb.66 thru Sept.69 in the OPS Division. I would love to hear from any of the Radarmen, Radiomen, ET's, Signalmen or Quartermasters or anyone elsed that would want to talk to me. Best regards!!! Best Regards!!!
Mike Goodwin RD-2 <tdgfm@yahoo.com>
Kent, WA USA - Monday, October 04, 2004 at 18:52:51 (EDT)

I want to let everyone know that my DAD, Harry A. Dick, Jr. passed away on 9/11/04 after battling lung cancer for two years. I know he enjoyed the reunion he went to in Branson a few years ago. He was a strong and proud advocate for our Armed Services. His family misses him terribly and the country has lost a true patriot.
Jim Dick <jtbjdick@comcast.net>
Gig Harbor, WA USA - Friday, October 01, 2004 at 12:05:16 (EDT)

On the last sign in by Early Anna Gardner, Ishe asked to be contacted by people who knew Gary Dean Gardner. I tried to e-mail her because I was on the Cabildo and did know Gary, but her e-mail is blocked and I was unable to deliever my message, too bad. people should not ask to be contacted if they have their e-mails blocked.
Lorenzo Renteria <rntlw1@aol.com>
El Paso, Tx USA - Wednesday, September 22, 2004 at 13:42:44 (EDT)

My brother, Gary Dean Gardner, was on the Cabildo during 1962, 1963, 1964 and possibly 1965. He was an electrician. I would like to correspond with crewmembers who remember him. I am sad to report that Gary died April 8, 1998, of colon, liver and brain cancer. He was born April 4th, 1944, (4/4/44..at the 4th hour he was proud to have said to me and many others during his wonderful life time. I spent from September 1997 shortly after his diagnosis, until the moment of his death at the age of 54 and 4 days. I loved my brother very much and miss him more than words can express. his sister born 1/6 1942 Early Anna Gardner
Early Anna Gardner <early@usmo.com>
Iberia, MO USA - Monday, September 20, 2004 at 20:58:12 (EDT)

Hi everyone.Just wanted everyone to know what a wonderful reuion we had in St Louis this year.I was looking for biscuits and gravy. But found they had a great complimentary break fast witch was outstanding.Our room faced the Mississippi river.and the president casino. which we wanted to vist.but never had time. I did hear that some of the shipmates did well their. We thought the brewery and the botanical gardens,and the cathedral was very interesting then with dinner at Favazza's on the hill with our good shipmates made it a perfect day.Dale Bittle and his wife did a outstand job setting up this 2004 reunion in St Louis.And Veronica and i would like to thank them.A well done. Thankyou very much.will be looking to see you in D.C. Shipmate/Wife Veronica/George
George LaClear <glaclear@aol.com>
Napa 94559, Ca USA - Thursday, September 16, 2004 at 17:28:04 (EDT)

I am on a mission for my father Phillip Mitchell Reason. He was on the USS Cablido 1963-1964. He would like to hear from any shipmates that remember him. Please send me an email.
Melissa R. Maxwell <melmaxs@hotmail.com>
Jamesville, NC USA - Monday, September 13, 2004 at 11:46:22 (EDT)

Wow! What a great time we all had in Saint Louis. I want to thank everyone for their support, it has been an honor to serve as your president this past year. See ya'll in Washington DC next year. Walt
Walter Fulps <WFULPS@COMCAST.NET>
Raymore (KC area), MO USA - Monday, September 13, 2004 at 10:23:38 (EDT)

See you all in St. Louis!
Warren Gammeter <gammeter@sbcglobal.net>
San Mateo, CA USA - Wednesday, September 08, 2004 at 20:16:38 (EDT)

I won't be at this year's reunion. Wish everyone a good trip to St. Louis and good times. I attended last year and enjoyed it immensely. Loren Krause, RM2 Torrance, Ca.
Loren Krause <lkrause@socal.rr.com>
Torrance, ca USA - Tuesday, September 07, 2004 at 23:34:36 (EDT)

Had my appendix burst this last Thursday... as I was about to go under the knife, I explained to the surgeon that I had to be back on my feet for our Sept 9th navy Reunion in St Louis. He asked what I did and when and where, and I replied, "a Snipe, from 59-63, on an LSD"..... He replied, "I was a boiler tender" and he had me under sedation. I woke up three hours later to find no stiches or incisions.... he had gone the extra effort to remove my appendix, endoscopically. All I have is three little holes in the skin of my belly.. Praise The Lord, and Shipmates. I'll be there.
Darrell "Ozzie" Osborn <cdozzie@lanset.com>
forbestown, ca USA - Friday, September 03, 2004 at 09:35:26 (EDT)

Dale Wiswell PASSED AWAY AUGUST 11TH 2004 EN-3 62-65 REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS.
david roy bauer <ronnie bauer2003@yahoo.com>
midwest , ok USA - Saturday, August 28, 2004 at 20:21:44 (EDT)

Seems like prayers are still the best thing that we have going for us. I know that our ships reunion was helt there in Punta Gorda, Florida and all my family kept all in our prayers, espeacially Our beloved Chaplin Charles,this wife Dolores and their families.I hope that they came out of this terrable storm in good shape. God Bless you all have a good time at the reunion. I, again will not be able to make it due to pending surgery and and the resend demise of my Dear Wife Martha. Maybe next year. You all have fun. Lorenzo
Lorenzo Renteria <rntlw1@aol.com>
El Paso, Tx. USA - Sunday, August 22, 2004 at 07:04:34 (EDT)

I know all our Cabildo shipmates join me in praying that our association chaplin Charles Carroll and his wife Dolores survived hurricane Charlie OK. They live in Punta Gorda which was hit very hard. We hope you are both fine and we will see you in St. Louis.
Warren Gammeter <gammeter@sbcglobal>
San Mateo, CA USA - Sunday, August 15, 2004 at 12:19:10 (EDT)

I served on the cabildo 1953 to 1955 aprox as BT3
j.d mitchell <joymit @ getgoin.net>
mountain grove , mo USA - Saturday, August 14, 2004 at 21:55:56 (EDT)

Just checking.see you all in St Louis.Sept LaClear
George LaClear <glaclear@aol.com>
napa, ca USA - Monday, August 09, 2004 at 00:30:38 (EDT)

It is a beauteful day here in Houston County, Texas. I thaught I would check in and say hi to you all. I won't be able to make it to the reunion this year, but hope to make it next year.
Jackson,Harry C. <Harryc17@msn.com>
Lovelady, TX USA - Tuesday, August 03, 2004 at 10:37:03 (EDT)

This is my daughter's email. I was on the USS Cabildo from 1951 -- 1953. Am looking forward to the St. Louis reunion. If you would like to email me, you may do so at my daughter's email address listed.
Jack E. Webber <stacy@mexicomo.net>
mexico, mo USA - Wednesday, July 14, 2004 at 14:39:59 (EDT)

Sorry I won't be able to attend the upcoming reunion, but I send my best wishes to the men of the Cabildo. I am proud to say I am a plank owner, serving as her first medical officer, back in WWII. Not many of us left, I would imagine, but I am still in contact with Sherm Levin, my room mate,our Navigator at that time, and Charlie Carroll, the Association's present day Chaplain.
Theodore J Berry MD <Theojberry@AOL.com>
Naples, FL USA - Tuesday, July 13, 2004 at 17:33:19 (EDT)

My father served on the USS Cabildo from 63 to 66 David Roy Bauer in the engine room we are trying to locate Ronald Peery because his first son is named David Roy after my father Im named after Ronald Duane Peery my name is Ronald Duane Bauer if you no how to find him call me at 1-405-733-2082 My father's phone is 1-417-858-3655 thank you.
RONALD BAUER <ronniebauer2003@yahoo.com>
Midwest City, oklahoma USA - Monday, July 12, 2004 at 20:37:39 (EDT)

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NO, al us - Sunday, July 11, 2004 at 11:12:01 (EDT)

David Roy Bauer,looking for old shipmates looking for my buddies that I served time with on the ship I am looking forward to going to the reuion and seeing everyone.Please let me know who all is still around so i can talk to you guys.My son and I are looking for Ronald Peery so he can meet my son that is named after him. His son was named after me andI would like to meet him also. please let me know if you know to get ahold of him. My nickname was "SUG". Thank you for responding to this.
DAVID ROY BAUER <ronniebauer2003@yahoo.com>
Shell Knob, MO USA - Saturday, July 10, 2004 at 15:07:30 (EDT)

Served on board 10/60 to 9/61, as an EM2. One good but short year, spent the next 19 year on several ships a year in Viet Nam and a couple good tours of shoreduty in San Diego. retired in 12/79 and never looked back untill the computer came along. Retired from punching the old time clock 3 years ago and love it. I thank GOD every day for the security that those 25 years in the Navy give me today . It was rough, but fun at the same time. I would do it again if I were 40 years younger.
Joe Hunter <emcusnret79@wmconnect.com>
Pinon Hills, Ca USA - Tuesday, June 29, 2004 at 00:30:11 (EDT)

RONALD LONG OF BOULDER CO,.USA. HI I CAME ACROSS THIS SITE THOUGHT IT MIGHT HELP.....GOOD LUCK. MY GRANDPA HELPED BUILD THIS WEBSITE, ALOT OF INFORMATION AND REUNIONS FOR GUNSTAN HALL LSD5
MARIA SPOHN <MARIEFEFE@YAHOO.COM>
PHELAN, CA USA - Saturday, June 19, 2004 at 03:03:17 (EDT)

Keep up the good work was on Cabildo jan 67 to the end in 70 how do i become a member?
Tony Soloman <Sheriff@ccaonline.com>
Lincoln, IL USA - Wednesday, June 09, 2004 at 12:47:12 (EDT)

My father, Ed Bruns, was on Cabildo in early 50's. I went through his color slides recently and found many interesting photos! One series, labeled "Cabildo Operation at Tok Chok Tog" has scenes such as "LVT's Disembarking", "Panorama", "Loading LVT's", etc. -- there is a small, rocky island on the horizon. There is a colorful series of the Sasebo Harbor with "British Carrier", "LST," "US Carrier", and a large parade in Sasebo, Japan with many service bands and color guards represented. Slides of a bus tour to a silk factory in Kyoto, a large shrine, and the Emporer's residence shows many young sailors. Some group photos are captioned, such as "Matthews, Scates, Hollingsworth, Mullinax, Murphy, Pernosky, Smith, Chestnut." A number of slides show sailors on the ship at gun posts, in bunk area, watching a female singer perform on ship, etc. If you can provide a context for some of these scenes, I'd enjoy hearing from you. Dad died in 1992. He served from 1951 - 54 or 55, I think ... was on the Cabildo and the Colonial, but these slides definitely match the photos on the Cabildo web site.
Sharon Bruns Miltich <miltich@charter.net>
Fergus Falls, MN USA - Sunday, June 06, 2004 at 00:39:34 (EDT)

SALUTING ALL THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES THAT WE MIGHT LIVE IN FREEDOM. HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY SHIPMATES. GEORGE/VERONICA
George LaClear <Glaclear@aol.com>
Napa, Ca USA - Saturday, May 29, 2004 at 22:03:36 (EDT)

My father (deceased) is EM1 Victor Dale, who served on the Cabildo in 1945. Previously, he had served on LST 51 in the European theatre, including the invasions Normandy and Southern France. I'd appreciate hearing from anyone who knew my dad.
Larry Dale <ldale@mac.com>
Petersburg, IL USA - Monday, May 24, 2004 at 13:36:14 (EDT)

I am the secretary of the Stony Brook Community Church of which Jack White was a member. Jack served as treasurer for a number of years and when I introduced him to our new Mac computer, he took it on and became very proficient in its use. Not long after he bought himself a computer which resulted in forming this website. I almost feel that I knand stories, Jack would tell me of the latest additions, amazing me with his new adeptness on the web. He loved the Navy and his time served on the Cabildo as well as his beloved wife, Lee, who died March 20, 2004. How unfortunate that neither of them lived to see their grandson, Matthew White, graduate from the Naval Academy this year. Jack and my dad had the opportunity to exchange Navy stories as my dad was a plankowner of the USS North Carolina. I am glad to see this website being maintained so well. Jack would have enjoyed it!
Carol Dettmering
Stony Brook, NY USA - Tuesday, May 18, 2004 at 10:24:23 (EDT)

Just checking in on this rainy day, Hope all is well, Walt more jokes to come.
William ( Bill ) Griffith <audtoy@oregoncoast.com>
Bay City, OR USA - Monday, May 10, 2004 at 13:56:44 (EDT)

Sorry to be such a pain, seems like my change of address and phone number were changed as requested, but my e-mail address was not. E-mail address is rntlw1@aol.com. Thank you for all your help in the passed and a hello to all my ex-shipmates, hope you all have a great summer and my best wishes for a great ships reunion in September. I will be unable to attend again due to poor health. Hopefully I will be able to join you all in the future before it's to late.
Lorenzo Renteria <rntlw1@aol.com>
El Paso , Tx USA - Sunday, May 02, 2004 at 01:20:16 (EDT)

I was on the Cabildo in early 1966 before leaving for SK A school, then Submarine school. I left the Navy as an SK2 SS having served last on the USS Stonewall Jackson SSBN-634.
Jon Carlson <carlsonjon@adelphia.net>
Yucca Valley, CA USA - Saturday, April 10, 2004 at 23:14:52 (EDT)

Enjoyed seeing pictures of uss Cabildo crew..I served 1945-46 .Sadly have not been able to attend the last few yrs reunion..but the pictures were welcomed.. would enjoy e mail from the l945-46 crew..Herbert Loske
herbert Loske <herbrose26@netzero.net>
spring Hill, fl USA - Saturday, April 03, 2004 at 12:33:35 (EST)

I served aboard Cabildo from 1958 to 1961, as Navigator. I have a lot of photographs taken aboard during that period. I would be glad to make them available for the web site if you have any interest. David Cox Captain, U.S. Navy (Retired)
David R. Cox <cox.d.r@att.net>
Washington, DC USA - Tuesday, March 30, 2004 at 09:41:47 (EST)

<Hi to all our shipmates, Just checking in for another change of information. Since the passing of my better half, I have decided to move on and have rented me a small apartment and ofcourse I do now have a new address a, phone number and e-mail address. My New Information is as follows, Lorenzo Renteria 260 McClintock P-1 El Paso, Texas 79932-1680
Lorenzo Renteria <rntlw1@aol.com>
El Paso, Tx USA - Sunday, March 28, 2004 at 19:54:31 (EST)

Had a great time at the San Mateo,2003 reunion. Finally coming out of a deep freeze here in Utah. Looking forward to Summer and traveling. I retired this year so we plan on being in St Louis for 2004 reunion. Heard from Gene Farr in Nebraska who's planning on being there too. See you all in St Louis.
Jack Mason <asmason@att.net>
Salt Lake City, Ut USA - Thursday, March 18, 2004 at 21:58:16 (EST)

ALOHA to all. (Last 25 years in Hawaii does that to one) It is great to see the outstanding work and love that went into the publication of this great Web Site. Looking forward to seeing you all again after 37 some years. Patsy and I will be driving down to the reunion. Thanks again for the outstanding effort on ALCON's part. (Warren, in your crew listing, Gary Buysee is listed as a RM3--He was an RD3.(corrected 3/14 Webmaster)) I talked with him last month and he's going to join the ORG. Aloha)
Chas. B. Sharp, OSCS USN RET <chazbsharp@aol.com>
Garrettsville, OH USA - Saturday, March 13, 2004 at 15:08:12 (EST)

Hello Shipmates, I just split out the 2003 guestbook entries from the 2004 entries and made a separate file for each. The default file viewed is now the 2004 YTD entries. Regards, Warren
Warren Gammeter <gammeter@sbcglobal.net>
San Mateo, CA USA - Saturday, March 06, 2004 at 19:26:18 (EST)

My grandfather was aboard the USS Cabildo during the testing at Bikini Atoll in 1946. His name is Herbert Joseph Roberts. If anyone knew him please contact me.
Jason Nappier <JNF150@aol.com>
Pinson, AL USA - Friday, March 05, 2004 at 17:41:24 (EST)

Hello to all, and Happ Easter.
Edward Mansfield <headache198@yahoo.com>
Indianapolis, IN USA - Wednesday, March 03, 2004 at 10:23:03 (EST)

I,EWJohns,MM1 am very much interested in hearing form my fellow cabildo buddies. Please e-mail at this address. Thank you
Eldon W. Johns <ElsaCJohns@wmconnect.com>
Kenedy, Tx USA - Tuesday, March 02, 2004 at 15:44:20 (EST)

I served aboard the Cabildo from February, 1960 till August 1963. I was a damage controlman. I am very glad to see a web page dedicated to the old gal.
Martin O. Fisher Jr. <marty113@shawneelink.net>
Grayville, Illinois USA - Monday, March 01, 2004 at 16:50:25 (EST)

Hey supply, anyone out there. Lt. Gray please e-mail me back. Had crash and now have new computer but lost all my address. Ozzy u out there?? Any others mates who remembers Rogers SK3 at the ship's store operator. Good sailing to all.!!
wally rogers <gatornavy@adelphia.net>
Standish, Me. USA - Sunday, February 22, 2004 at 12:32:48 (EST)

Hey Ozzie, yeah not much activity on the old network lately, it just now warmed up in Raymore, we've had three weeks of weather below freezing, nine inches of snow on top of three, it's been cold, but today was in the 60's almost balmy. It looks like Spring!!! Everyone have a nice Spring.
Walt Fulps <WFULPS@COMCAST.NET>
Raymore, MO USA - Thursday, February 19, 2004 at 23:48:38 (EST)

Wow, that message got on quick... anyone else out there? llike Joe Bruno... Joe Bunner....Richard Millenbaugh?
Ozzie...M-div, 59-63 <cdozzie@lanset.com>
Forbestown, ca USA - Thursday, February 19, 2004 at 15:53:43 (EST)

Hi everybody.... just checking to see if everyone's keyboards had frozen up as I see no entries since January 6th. Am enjoying this nice 54 degree weather here in the California Sierra.
Ozzie <cdozzie@lanset.comForbestown, ca USA - Tuesday, February 17, 2004 at 18:03:24 (EST)

I served just a short time on the Cabildo, from about June to 1 August 1954. During that time the ship went to Portland (where I now live), Seattle, various ports in Alaska (Nome being one of them) and dropped off in Seattle on 1 August where I was discharged from the Navy. I was told about this web site by Joe Bruner who I served with during that time period. Enjoyed the information very much, congratulations on a great job. Kuhn A. Marshall ET2
Dr. Kuhn A. Marshall <kuhnorma@aol.com>
Portland, Oregon USA - Tuesday, January 06, 2004 at 00:03:14 (EST)

Hoping that everyone had a very Merry Christmas an wishing the best of a Happy New Year to all.
Lorenzo Renteria <rntlw1@aol.com,lrenteria@elp.rr.com>
El Paso, TX. USA - Sunday, January 04, 2004 at 16:39:19 (EST)

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE" GEORGE/VERONICA.NAPA.
George LaClear <glaclear@aol.com>
Napa, Ca USA - Thursday, January 01, 2004 at 08:10:04 (EST)

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