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Campbell Shipmates and Friends, - I have just reopened our web site. Had a problem with getting connected. Not being an IT and no one around to help it took a while, but glad to say it looks like we are up and running. Please use uscgccampbell@yahoo.com to contact me as the bellsouth.net site is still down. Wonder where it went? I have a lot of work to do now that the site is back. A lot of upgradeing and a lot of things to post. If you have things that you want to see posted, and are still current please send them.
I want to wish everyone a GOOD OLD FASHION TURKEY BIRD DAY And hope to see you soon.
Sincerely, - Neill, Campbell W32/W909 Association Web Site
Dear CAMPBELL Shipmates: As per this email received, George Spaniol, is in need of our prayers and best wishes. Please send him a get well card to let him know we are thinking of him. Burnham, please post on our web-site if you would to let others know as well. We need to keep pulling for George. Best Regards, Gordon
Gordon L. Bell
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard Retired
CaptBell@comcast.net
----- Original Message -----
From: Thomas Landvogt
To: CaptBell@comcast.net
Cc: SPANIOL George
Sent: Monday, May 23, 2011 7:26 AM
Subject: GEORGE SPANIOL
Dear CAPT Bell,
My name is Tom Landvogt, and I am George Spaniol's son-in-law. George asked me to write to you to explain why he was not at the CGC CAMPBELL Reunion (earlier this month).
On the evening of 29 April, George was taken to a local hospital by the York County EMTs. The Emergency Room staff determined that his kidneys were shutting down. After the attending physician's implanted a portal in George's groin, a Dialysis treatment was administered. George was kept in the hospital for over a week. During that time, the doctor's implanted a Dialysis portal below his right shoulder, removed the groin portal, and arranged for George to have Dialysis treatments daily. The kidney specialist told me that George would have died had we not gotten him to the Emergency Room.
Upon being released from the hospital, George was transferred to the York Convalescent and Rehabilitation Center and scheduled for Dialysis treatments every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday for the rest of his life. George has been at the C&R for a bit more than two weeks, undergoing physical therapy to restore his ability to walk. He is scheduled to go home this Friday. In anticipation of his return home, George has arranged for "In-Home Care."
As you know, George was a "regular" at the CAMPBELL reunions for many years, and he sincerely regrets missing this year's event. He hopes that all his CAMPBELL friends and shipmates had a wonderful time, and he hopes he can find some way to join them for the next reunion. If anyone would like to send him a card, his mailing address is:
246 Rainbrook Way
Yorktown, VA 23692-3290
George would be very grateful if you would pass this information along to his friends in the CAMPBELL family. He has a high respect for your dedication to the Coast Guard and to the CAMPBELL family. Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
Tom Landvogt
USCG, Ret.
Shipmates: I just received my CG Retirees Newsletter and noticed the passing of Shipmate Richard Gough, MKC, Philadelphia, PA on 12/10/2010 and thought I would pass this on. See you in Myrtle Beach!!!! Gordon
Gordon L. Bell
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard Retired
CaptBell@comcast.net
Hi Everyone, - Received a nice e-mail from Stan BarnesPresident-USCGC Duane Association The Duane were at Sand Dunes Resorts and had a good time. Thanks to Stan for the heads up! Also he is going to Baltimore in June (Taney?) anyhow if interest in joining him there give a call. Thanks for the e-mail Stan. - Neill
The Duane crew were there last September and had a wonderful time. The hotel and food are fantastic. Best of luck with your reunion. I will be going down to Baltimore June 7 to the 14th if any of your crew would like to join me. Just give me a call and I will set it all up.
Stan Barnes
President-USCGC Duane Association
603-286-7720
sbarnes@metrocast.net
Audrey Hacker
262 Woodruff Avenue
Avenel, NJ 07001
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Linda -
On behalf of the Campbell Association and myself, please accept our heartfelt
condolences on the passing of your father. Unfortunately, we often find out about
the passing of shipmates in this manner, which leaves us unable to react at the
time of the person's passing.
Regards,
Mike
In the Event of a Water Landing tells for the first time the full stories of the "Bermuda Sky Queen" and "Sovereign of the Skies" rescues, the only two completely successful open ocean ditchings in Commercial Aviation history. Between these two are tales of other ditchings as well as the journey we humans have undertaken from the beginning of transoceanic flight to today including a full chapter on Ocean Stations.
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Cutter Publishing is donating 20% of all direct sales (i.e. orders placed through Cutter and not those made through amazon.com or other 3rd party sources) to the USCGC CAMPBELL Association.
Thank you for your support and please speard the work.
This was put out today. Quite a story that most of us never knew. It was an honor to have known him.
Semper Paratus. Mike
Roger Hicks Banner Visit Guest Book
Captain Roger Hicks Banner, United States Coast Guard, retired, died on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at his home in Port Royal, SC. Born August 11, 1918 in Ithaca, New York, he was the son of the late Erford L. and Pearl Decker Banner. A graduate of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy, he received his bachelor's degree from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and his MBA from Harvard University. In World War II, he served on board the USS Samuel Chase, participating in the invasions of North Africa and Sicily. He received the Legion of Merit with combat "V" for leading the third wave of the invasion of Salerno, Italy. During his Coast Guard career he served as chief of supply in Washington, DC, on the faculty of the Coast Guard Academy and as the commanding officer of the cutters Evergreen, Cherokee and Campbell. In 2008, he was inducted into the Coast Guard Academy Hall of Heroes. Following his retirement from the Coast Guard, he held positions with Electric Boat, Groton, CT, Loudoun Memorial Hospital, Leesburg, VA and Werner and Associates of Washington, DC. From 1980 - 1992 he was the Vice-President of Liberian Services Inc of Reston, VA. He is survived by his wife Cecile Dickson Banner, three sons, Roger L. Banner of Alpharetta, GA, Steven K. Banner of Highland Park, IL, and Laurence D. Banner of Charlottesville, VA, five daughters, Susan N. Banner of Allen, TX, Leslie B. Holubik of Coosada, AL, Joan Banner of Daytona Beach, FL, Virginia E. B. Rone and Dr. Rebecca L. Banner both of Beaufort, SC; twelve grand children and thirteen great grand children and extended family including Kimberly Ann McDermott of Asheville, NC. The family will receive guests at their home, 626 16th Street Extended from 4pm to 7pm on Monday, November 8, 2010. Funeral services will be held at the Church of Our Saviour, Oatlands, Leesburg, VA at 1pm on Friday, November 12, 2010 with burial to follow in Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alumni Association of the US Coast Guard Academy, 47 Mohegan Avenue, New London, CT 06320 or the Hydrocephalus Association 870 Market Street, Suite 705, San Francisco, CA 94102.
Please post on our website that former CO of the USCGC Campbell, Roger Banner, crossed the bar on 6 November 2010. He will be buried in Leesburg, VA, this coming Friday, 12 November 2010. More details as received.
Joe Oliva has indicated that he will attend the funeral on our behalf - he had become very friendly with Capt. Banner over the last number of years. I am sure other former shipmates might be interested in attending as well. He was a great man, well beloved by those who served with him.
Mike Truex
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 Costabile earns an automatic merit promotion to Chief Petty Officer. Photo by PA3 Cindy Beckert |
Our Guardian of the Week is a stellar shipmate aboard the CGC Campbell, where the crew, from the captain down, admire him for his leadership and expertise. BMI John Costabile has proven his worth there time and time again.
"BMI Costabile is not only the most seasoned coxswain aboard Campbell, he may also be one of the most talented in the Coast Guard," said Cmdr. Scott Clendenin, the Campbell's skipper. "His natural gift for seamanship, and his keen judgment skills combine to make him the most gifted tactical coxswain I have seen over the span of five sea tours."
While his shipmates admire him, drug runners might be more apt to call him the bogeyman. In 2009 , Costabile led 10 high-speed, close-quarter pursuits with go-fast suspect boats, often requiring speeds in excess of 40-knots with challenging weather and in unfamiliar and poorly-charted waters, said Clendenin.
"His operational savy disrupted 10 drug smuggling attempts, led to the arrest of five suspected narcotraffickers, the seizure of 2,000 pounds of cocaine worth over $28 million and the seizure of a stolen U.S. flagged vessel," said Clendenin.
It's not only his abilities as an operator that are impressive but also his judgment. During one of these chases, Costabile was authorized to use warning shots and disabling fire to stop a go-fast. When warning shots did not compel the suspected smuggler to stop Costabile relied on his experience and training when he decided not to take out their engines.
"He elected not to utilize disabling fire due to safety concerns for the suspected smugglers demonstrating the highest levels of professionalism," said Clendenin.
Costabile has earned the commands trust to such an extent that he is qualified as an underway officer of ~ deck, responsible for the entire ship while on watch,a duty usually Teserved for officers well above him inpaygrade on a cutter the size of Campbell.
"From my observation his value is at least consistent with the Coast Quard'shighest perfonningjumor officers," said Clendenin.
He works diligently, both on- and off-duty, to help his shipmates. Costabile can often be found during his off -hours to conduct training on boardings, seamanship or navigation.
"BMI Costabile is simply a charismatic leader who the entire crew enjoys being around," said Clendenin.
For his efforts Costabile was awarded the 2009. Douglas A. Munro Inspirational Leadership Award, an honor that comes with an automatic merit promotion. Congratulations, Chief
Comments
1. Eric. Carlson90
Congrats!! Thank you for your continued honorable service! You are the kind of person that made me realize that the Coast Guard is what God had intended for me.
2. Nicole Costabile
congrats Johnny, I am so proud of you and what you have become! It is always nice to hear great words about the efforts you make and the difference you have made on seas. Big brother I love youand am very proud of you!
3. Kari Costabile DiCarlo
Congrats John!! ! We are all so proud of you.
4. Pam & Uncle George
Congrats John on this wonderful "accomplishment you are an outstanding service man who gives so much of himself for the safety of all the rest of us !
5. Terry Harmon
Hey congrats John! Well deserved. Glad to see a Jarvis boy doing good.
6. Colin & Jane Stevenson
Even though we have never met, we share in your family's pride for a job well done! Thank you for your outstanding service and dedication!
7. MKC Sheppard
Congratulations John. I'll see you in the "mess"!
8. Admiral Bob Papp
Boats: Congratulations.. .Hopefully you have already received my letter for the Douglas Munro award.. .another "well done" to you as our Coast Guardsman of the week.
Keep up the great work.. .fair winds Shipmate,
Admiral Bob Papp Commandant
9. Antonio Viana
Congratulations.. ..on behalf of Flotilla 4 Division 37th USCGAUX District. Semper Paratus!
Antonio L Viana IPSO - VE
10. LCDR Sanders
Congrats!!! This is a wonderful story clearly worth the recognition. It speaks to what a "SHIPMATE" is in so many ways. BZ!!
11. Skip Bowen
Congratulations Boats! (Soon to be Chief) Great job. Its good to see such great leadership carrying on.
Best Regards, Skip Bowen MCPOCG 10 (ret)
Will update this as I can.
Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2010 12:56 PM
Subject: FLEET WEEK CGC CAMPBELL W-909
Mike: Just received an email from Bill and Jan Gleason, Tom Gleason and Sharon and they will be at the CAMPBELL on Satuarday. Bill Sr. is working. The CAMPBELL is near the intersection of Front and Canal Sts....455 Front Street, Stapeleton, Staten Island, NY 10305. There is a parking lot with a security guard and it was FREE. Enjoy! Gordon
Gordon L. Bell
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard Retired
From: Mike Truex
To: Gordon L. Bell
Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2010 12:35 PM
Subject: Re: Fw: FLEET WEEK CGC CAMPBELL W-909
Gordon -
Outstanding! Must have been a great trip - I'm jealous! I assume that old Campbell
sailors will be welcome to visit, so I plan to go up on Sunday for a look. Looks like
they are at the pier near the intersection of Front and Wave.
Thanks for your help - sorry they cut your face time short.
Mike
From: Gordon L. Bell
Subject: Fw: FLEET WEEK CGC CAMPBELL W-909
To: "Mike Truex"
Date: Friday, May 28, 2010, 11:17 AM
Mike: Ed called me last Saturday to inform me about the W-909 at Staten Island. Here is a link to a New York City Cable TV Station and a clip of Ed Quinn and myself being interviewed. Four of us including Joe Oliva and Joe Borruso sailed up NY Harbour 5/26/10 to lead the parade of ships for Fleet Week aboard the W-909. It was a fun day, rode the bridge and saw everyone in action piloting the CAMPBELL. The 909 is tied up at 455 Front Street, Stapeleton, Staten Island, NY 10305 Go on map quest for directions....I-278, exit #13 to Bay Street North toward St. George.
http://statenisland.ny1.com/content/top_stories/119354/fleet-week-a-big-draw-along-s-i--shoreGordon L. Bell
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard Retired
CaptBell@comcast.net
From: Gordon L. Bell
To: Ed M. Quinn W-32
Sent: Sunday, May 23, 2010 3:28 PM
Subject: Fw: FLEET WEEK CGC CAMPBELL W-909
Ed: Take a look at this website: http://www.intrepidmuseum.org/Fleet-Week-Schedule
It gives the address as 455 Front Street, Staten Island, NY 10305
Gordon
From: Gordon L. Bell
To: Ed M. Quinn W-32
Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2010 11:38 PM
Subject: FLEET WEEK CGC CAMPBELL W-909
Ed: Thanks for the invite. Navy Times says the the CGC CAMPBELL W-909 will be at the Stapleton Piers.....not at Sector NY docks. Stapleton Piers are between the VZ bridge and St George, so I should be able to find the location. It is about 100 miles for me, about 2 hrs driving time. I will leave at 4:00 AM to be there on time at 0630. Can you give me the names of the contact people that gave you the OK for this trip incase I get there early and go aboard.
Thanks, Gordon
GUEST, Robert A. 'Bob' passed on to the hands of the Lord May 15, 2010. He was predeceased by his wife of 52 years Peggy Egan Guest. Born July 26, 1929, in Buffalo, NY, he was the first son of Amos and Lois Guest, having grown up in Philadelphia, Bob also lived in Charleston, SC, Clearwater, and Jacksonville, prior to enlisting in the United States Coast Guard on Sept. 6, 1948. His early training as a Sea Scout provided him with the love and knowledge of how to work close to the sea he grew to love. After making E-6 in 36 months after enlisting, Bob worked with LORAN (A&C) stations in Matratin, Libya, Yokosuka, Japan, Tenerife, Canary Islands and Naples, Italy to name a few. His service took him to many duty stations including Honolulu, HI, Governors Island, NY, Naples, Italy and finally to retirement in St. Petersburg in 1971. Bob retired as an E-9 Master Chief Storekeeper after 22 years service in the United States Coast Guard and never looked back. He circled the globe in service of his country, but really hit his stride when he discovered cruising. Together Bob and Peggy made 54 cruising excursions to all corners of the globe. They were often accompanied by friends and grandchildren as they explored the world. Bob is survived by his daughter Virginia A. Jackson of Milford, NH, and two sons, Robert T. Guest of Atlanta, GA and Patrick M. Guest of Danville, IN. His grandchildren include Robert DeWitt 'Jack' Guest of Atlanta, GA, Carolyn Elizabeth Guest of Monterosso, Italy, Sean Patrick Guest of Blacksburg, VA, Conner Shane Jackson of Milford, NH, Abigail Colleen Guest and Sophia Marie Guest of Carmel, IN. A viewing will be held on Friday, May 21, from 5pm-7 pm at Anderson McQueen 2201 M.L. King Street N. St. Petersburg, FL 33704. Bob's funeral will be held at 10:30 am, Saturday, May 22 at St. Raphael's Church, 1376 Snell Isle Blvd. N.E. St. Petersburg, FL 33704, 727-821-7989. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to Soldiers and Sailors Hospital, Laurel Health System 22 Walnut Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901, 1-800-808-5287,
05/19/10 Submitted by: William J. (Bill) Reetz
Editor's Note: Thank you Mike, George and Gordon for alerting us to this unfortunate passing. Many at the Mobile, Alabama reunion asked about Bob, but no one had heard anything yet.
If you hear of anyone on the Binnacle List or that has Crossed The Bar please let your web site know so it may be post for All Hands! Use mbneill@bellsouth.net .
Just recived from Jim Kelly, Sec/Tres.
Passing of the bar, Charles Bigge, 1948/1952.
Comrades;
I received a phone call today from Phyllis Bigge notifying us that her husband Charles passed away suddenly in September. Charles became a Life Member in 2002. He served aboard the Campbell 1948-1952.
Her address is 5401 Echo Pines Circle East, Ft. Pierce, FL 34951. Telephone 772-466-2681.
From Joe Olivia. Click here to see Collision at Sea (Dedicated to survivors of all shipwrecks) by D.E. Penrod
FYI -
I'm not 100% sure this is ours, but might be worth posting on the web site Mike
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From: marzenh
To: undisclosed-recipients:;
Subject: re: William J. Fox, 90, Campbell sailor, WW2?
Date: Wed, 02 Sep 2009 04:58:20 +0000
FYI:
In Monday's local newspaper, a William J. Fox, 90, of New Tripoli,
Pa. (E. Pa.) passed away. 90 years old.
Was on the "USS Campbell", no year given. (Assume WW2).
Burial, WED, Sept 2nd at Orefield (Allentown) Pa.
Arrangements: Heintzelman Funeral Home,
PO Box 196, Schnecksville, (Allentown area), Pa. 18078-0196.
610-799-3125.
Semper Paratus. Sincerely, Bob Marzen (Spencer)
Gents,
I don't know if u knew or not but the CGC Ingham is moving to Florida. I sent this msg to my shipmates who were on the Ingham with me. I thought as fellow 327 sailors u might want to know...TW
-----Original Message-----
From: Wright, Terrence - Kansas City, MO
Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 12:59 PM
To: 'jmgroversp10@sbcglobal.net'; 'william.r.jones@uscg.mil';
'mjoy@cfl.rr.com'; 'Louise Gosnell'; 'Gary Banta'; 'Ginny
Bevirt'; 'slo2756@yahoo.com'; 'brussell@eucmail.com'
Subject: CGC Ingham ships out
The attached html is linked to the "latest information" located at www.patriotspoint.org Every once in a while I look at the ship to see what the state of SC is doing to preserve her and now they are moving her to florida. The last time I was there in 2007 the ship wooden deck was really bad. It resembled a wet sponge more so than a deck.If I had to venture a guess as to why the ship is moving I would say the upkeep is probably more than SC can handle. The USS Laffey is moored next to her and she was put in dry dock in Charleston to repair major hull issues. One thing that irks me about the website is they refer to the USCGC Ingham as the USS Ingham more than once. I guess if they don't know what they have they shouldn't keep it....If anyone else knows anything let me know what cookin'..later TW
Aug 10, 2009
The USS Laffey and the USS Ingham are not currently available for tours.
On August 19, the USS Laffey will be moved from Patriots Point to Deyten's Shipyard in North Charleston for repairs to her hull. The maintenance is expected to take three to four months at which time the destroyer will be unavailable for touring.
On August 20, the USS Ingham will be transported to Florida where it will stop for repairs before traveling to Key West to join the USS Mohawk CGC Memorial Museum as an addition to their fleet permanently.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause but encourage you to visit all of the other attractions at the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum. A fleet of historic ships, including the USS Yorktown and USS Clamagore, as well as the Medal of Honor Museum, Cold War Submarine Memorial and the Vietnam Naval Support Base, the only exhibit of its kind in the United States, provide a first-hand look at life on the front lines
-----Original Message-----
From: Allen, Thad Admiral
Sent: Monday, August 03, 2009 5:30 PM
Subject: Commandant's All-Hands: Coast Guard Day 2009
To the Men and Women of the U.S. Coast Guard:
This message to you is longer than normal, but I urge you to take some time to read this and reflect on our past and future.
Coast Guard Day provides a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the parallels between historical events and our current activities. The concept of a "Coast Guard" is a unique product of the American Revolution - a blend of previous naval and customs functions that had never been assigned to a single entity. Two-hundred and nineteen years ago, Alexander Hamilton created a modest service to collect revenue to sustain our fledging Nation. Envisioning the need for a more robust federal maritime presence, he directed the first Revenue Cutter captains to ensure the safety of life at sea, preserve our maritime sovereignty, and facilitate maritime commerce while treating their countrymen with respect. He also foresaw the need for risk management and flexibility to meet emerging demands.
A brilliant visionary, Hamilton knew change was coming. Today, the nations of this world are coming to understand the relevance, value, and indispensability of a maritime presence capable of exerting and insuring national sovereignty. While larger nations have a requirement to project naval sea power, most nations are (or should be) concerned with the depletion of living marine resources, the safe and secure development of offshore oil and gas industries, illegal migration, drug and other contraband trafficking, and the use of the global commons for piracy or to further extremist ideologies through sea-based terrorist and criminal activities. We exist today because this was understood for the first time two centuries ago by the First Guardian.
Our path to the present has at times been difficult. Throughout our history, the Coast Guard has undergone significant organizational changes driven by vital national interests that have altered and expanded our missions. Each change brought anxiety, uncertainty, and a level of apprehension. Change is never easy. As we navigate through our current challenges, we should remember that even before they were officially promulgated, our enduring values - honor, respect, and devotion to duty - held the Service together through previous modernization and recapitalization efforts, as well as shifts in our safety, security and stewardship missions. We are wise to learn from our proud history as we build a powerful future.
Modernization isn't a new idea. When Ellsworth Bertholf became Captain-Commandant of the Revenue Cutter Service in 1911, he faced a Presidential commission which recommended splintering the Service because it was too multi-functional. Bertholf successfully countered that a multi-mission agency would achieve greater efficiencies and then went a step further to embrace the Secretary of Treasury's recommendation to merge with the Life-Saving Service. Combining the military cuttermen with the civilian lifesavers was a daunting task rife with skepticism. Two vastly different cultures had to unite for a common purpose. Our predecessors made it work, and in 1915 the modern Coast Guard was born.
Our current challenge to recapitalize is not new either. Captain Alexander Fraser, the first military Commandant of the Revenue Marine in the 1840s, pushed the fleet to transition from wood hulled sailing vessels to iron steamers. Fraser's initiative put the Revenue Marine at the forefront of federal efforts to develop steam propulsion and eventually led to a recapitalized and more-efficient Service. Likewise, our first surfmen used oars to muscle their way through storms right up to the 20th century. It wasn't until 1899 when Revenue Marine Lieutenant C. H. McClellan designed the first motor lifeboat. A true skunk-works project - it was a 2-cylinder, 12 horsepower engine with twin reversible propellers - but it worked, and the lessons learned contributed to the development of the famous 36-foot motor lifeboat. Acquisition, construction, and integration of capital assets are difficult tasks, but with each innovation we increase our ability to protect, defend, and save.
Protecting the maritime public is at the heart of our safety mission. After multiple steamship disasters, the federal government created the U.S. Steamboat Inspection Service in 1838, formally acknowledging the need for a federal marine safety role. Highlighting just how complex and vital this mission area was to our economy and war-efforts, President Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9083 in 1942. For the first time in history, all of the federal government's marine safety functions were consolidated under one, multi-mission organization; the U.S. Coast Guard. Conceived in peace but consecrated during war, our marine safety mission reflected the Nation's constant need to protect lives and property.
The Coast Guard traces its national security and defense roots back to 1790. During the Quasi-War with France, the Revenue Marine cutters were the only war ships able to defend our maritime sovereignty prior to the reestablishment of the Navy. This role reemerged in World War I following the horrific explosion at Black Tom Island, a munitions depot in New York Harbor. German saboteurs were suspected because Black Tom Island was a vital transfer station for Allied weapons destined for the battlefields of France. Through the Espionage Act of 1917, Congress empowered the Coast Guard to prevent sabotage on merchant shipping and cargo, eventually leading to the creation of our Captain of the Port Authority. Each forged during conflict, our safety and security missions have remained intertwined - stronger and more effective in concert than they are alone.
As Guardians, we are stewards of the marine environment. After Alaska was acquired in 1867, the Revenue Cutter LINCOLN was dispatched to police this new frontier. Private enterprises quickly discovered Alaska's treasure trove of natural resources and it was only the Revenue Marine that protected the vast salmon stocks, seal population, and indigenous people from exploitation. Following the tragic EXXON VALDEZ oil spill in 1990, Congress passed the Oil Protection Act (OPA 90) issuing one of the biggest legislative mandates in Coast Guard history. While broad in scope and impact, OPA 90 reaffirmed and strengthened the Coast Guard's existing stewardship mission that had been in place since the LINCOLN plied Prince William Sound.
As you can see, our current challenges have strong historical roots. On this Coast Guard Day, we stand at another inflection point in our proud Service history. Our predecessors made course corrections amidst tumultuous circumstances but they never lost touch with Alexander Hamilton's charge and their values. Each time, we maintained a true heading and emerged stronger and better positioned to meet new demands. As Hamilton envisioned, a Guardian Ethos remains fixed in our organizational DNA, providing the strength, support and structure to guide our efforts. Our proud history stabilizes the Service so we can build a powerful future as America's Maritime Guardian.
Thank you for your tremendous dedication to the Coast Guard and the Nation. We are writing our history each day and each of you has a hand on the pen.
Admiral T. W. Allen
Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard
- Joe Oliva called meeting to order 6/12/09--All hands said The Pledge Allegiance--
- Minutes from Bransom 9/11/08 approved--Tres.Rep.( Ck.Act.$4,437.--,CD's $10,533.--,Sav.Act.$2,042.--) Approved.
- Membership : 249 (78 Term.,171 Life ,17 Assoc.) ,Approved ,Elections : not held due to lack of attendance --
- Reunion Site : for 2010 ( per.Branson 2008 vote ) Jacksonville Fla. Area scheduled. for 5 Days 4 Nights ( no dates to date )
- Joe to visit area in November to attend travel seminar of the area to set up lodging ,food, and activities ( cost of travel paid by Association). All information to be sent to all members BY MAIL approved.
- Member Communication : An effort will be made to get all information to membership by " E " .if they dont have one information will be mailed,the yearly bulletin will again be sent out with pictures ,articles ,Letter From President etc.
- As in the past,member directory will be updated to show " E " addresses,the membership will be made aware of the new procedures from the President by U.S.MAIL.
- All motions approved by Ed Quinn & Bob Guest. Meeting adjourned.
Joan & Gordon Bell, PA. Janice, Bill T. & Bill J. Gleason, PA. Jeannette Jordan & Bob Guest, FL. Shirley & Jack Myers, NY. Esther Dodson & Joe Oliva, CT. Mary & Robert Parker, AR. Marie & Ed Quinn, NJ. Beverly & Alan Rhodes, CT. Mary Kay & Donald Seifert, OH. Carmela & Vincent Tortorello, NJ.
The Ship Departed Baltimore, Md. Sun. June 7th 4pm. The Majesty arrived on Tue. June 9th and it seemed that everybody aboard was stationed at the bow of the ship to help guide it through Narrows into St. George Harbor.
When at sea our crew tried to dine together at the Seven Sea’s Restaurant, One of the six restaurants on board.
After setting our watches to Bermuda time, every one abandon ship and yes the White Horse Tavern is still there. I think the women enjoyed it more than the men.
The Tall Ships where arriving from Spain & then off to Ireland. The USCGC Eagle was among them. Some of our shipmates had a tour of the Eagle before she went to Hamilton to Join in the parade of the tall ships.
While in port our shipmates shopped, swam, snorkeled & trued the Island. Before returning to the ship they made a pit stop at the White Horse Tavern. As a young boy one of the bartenders at the tavern remembers watching movies on the quarter deck of the USCGC Half-Moon when it was at St. George.
On the 10th deck we had 2 swimming pools, saunas and a band stand with all types entertainment for everyone.
Great shows at the Palace Theater. The comedian Joe Yannety who picked on me. During the first show. Finding out we where on our ships reunion, he saluted and applauded the US Coast Guard. All hecklers where told to shut up or the Coast Guard would beat them up.
Friday June 12th Ships departure time was late. Passenger missing. Turned his watch back one hour. Things never change “When on the Campbell Bob Guest was the first one ashore & last one back”.
Friday at 4pm to 5pm a cocktail party for our group in the room of Lords, Jacket & ties required. After the party all the Beautiful women and Hansom men had the group and individual photos taken.
June 13th at 10am held our business meeting, the minutes are on our web site for all members.
Arrived Baltimore Md. 8am June 14 departed Majesty 9am to visit the USCGC Taney at the inner harbor in Baltimore with 4 of our shipmates for over 2 hrs. She sure brought back many memories of the Campbell.
For all the shipmates we left behind. You missed ONE HELL OF A REUNION.
Your President
Joe Oliva SA
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Mike Truex found the following at the Campbell table on Fred's Place and alerted me. I am hoping our shipmates may make this ceremony. Admrl. Peterman has joinded us on Reunions, and may I say when hard pressed for time. Always an excellant speaker may we hope to see him at Reunions now in a more relaxed time. - Neill, Web Master
I found this on the Campbell table at Fred's Place and wanted to pass it along. He has been good to us in the past, and there is no doubt that our association should be represented. I cannot make the occasion, but I am sure some of our shipmates can be there for him.
Mike
On 05/08/08 Brian Peterman said: I served aboard during 1990-91 and ... I would like to invite all of my CAMPBELL shipmates to my change of command and retirement ceremony in Portsmouth, VA on July 10, 2008. If you are interested in attending, please contact Regina.C.Harris@uscg.mil for an invitation. You all hold a special place in my heart and I would love to have you share in this important ceremony with me.
Just won this on eBay. I like to find items of our sister ships. First Day Covers, postcards, patches and such. I would like to have enough items to make nice display board. It is a nice project. - Neill
Campbell Shipmates;
Just received a telephone call from Norm Bowker who reminded
us that today (Friday, February 22nd)is the 65th anniversary of the sinking of the
U-606.
Happy tides, Jim (Kelly)
Raymond Knopek died March 28, 2008, from pneumonia with Bacteria infection. The Funeral was held on Monday March 31, 2008. At the Kaatz Funeral Home, 10 South Main, Yale, MI 48097. Funeral was held on Monday March 31, 2008. His wish was to be cremated.
Thank You,
Carolyn Knopek (wife)
Michael Walling has been asked by the children of Emil De Ocampo to let us know that Emil turned 100 last September and is doing well. He retired as a CPO in 1955. If anyone would like to send him greetings his address is:
Emil De Ocampo Sr.
P.O. Box 3625
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
I am going to visit Chief De Ocampo on March 2-4 and will let you know how it goes.
Semper Paratus,
Mike
Crew Mates; We have a new member. He is John C. Chittock. Address is 371-1 Brunstetter Rd. SW., Warren, OH 44481. Phone: 330-399-8636. jcuscg65@basicisp.net
Jim Kelly, Sec/Tres
Shipmates, please welcome Harold E. Leiby, 1214 Hope St., Vineland, NJ 08361.
Phone 856-692-2418.
He served on the W 32 1967 to 1969. Wife's name is Gloria.
(No e-mail listed.)
Jim Kelly, Sec/Tres
Shipmates; Let us all welcome new member Joseph Polityka to our roles. Joe served on the Campbell from March 1965 to April 1966. His phone is 610-398-2334. E Mail is
joepoli@aol.com. He lives at 7033 Queenscourt Lane,
Macungie, PA 18062.
Jim Kelly, Sec/Tres
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New member; John Kilgore, 116 Carmel Drive, Portland, TX,
78374. Years served 1967-1968. Phone 361-549-9446.
E Mail: johnkilgore@charter.net
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Shipmates; Raymond Knopek has joined our Association. He
served on the Campbell from 1954 to 1957. His address is;
5444 Sheridan Road, Emmett, MI 48022. Phone: 810-387-2435.
cknopek810@aol.com
Jim Kelly
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Shipmates; We have a new member.
He is Joseph Ryczkowski.
He served on the W-32 from January to September in 1953. His
address is 69 Bakun Way, Trenton, NJ 08638. Telephone is
609-883-6249. E mail is; loisry@yahoo.com
Jim Kelly, Sec/Tres
Shipmates; Oscar had a stroke on March 10th that was not
disabling in itself but worsened the dementia that he has
been battling for awhile. His wife Betty said that he is
very confused. He has been moved to the nursing facility
attached to where they live. Get well cards and notes may be
sent in care of Betty at
Oscar Boener
407 Kenilworth Ct.
Bethlehem, PA 18018.
% Betty Boener
Jim Kelly
From Jim Sisler: I'm probably the only one that didn't know this but Roger fell a few months ago and broke a hip. He's home recouperating but might like a card or two: (I did not know either. - Neill)
R.H. BANNER
P.O. BOX 427
PORT ROYAL, SC., 29935
Please let me hear of Campbell People, members, crew or family that have "Crossed The Bar".
We would like to let the members know and how to contact their family. And if there is time where a viewing or funeral will be conducted. So we may give our well wishes.
To CAMPBELL ASSOC.: I just read in the CG EVENING COLORS that ENC Louis Bender, USCG crossed the bar on 11 October 2007. As you may recall, the Association presented him with a Plank Owner's certificate onboard the CGC William Tate in Philadelphia durning the 2004 Valley Forge Reunion. Chief Bender was part of the first crew after commissioning in 1936. Regards, Gordon
The following was received from Jim Kelly, Barring Coughlin has "Crossed The Bar".
Shipmates; Sorry to have to inform you of yet another passing. Dennis Coughlin, Barring's son, sent a note with an obituary by regular mail informing us that his father passed away on January 2, 2008. He was 94 years young and was a prominent attorney with the law firm Thompson Hine. Barring led a very distinguished life, including serving as Intelligence Officer on the Campbell as a Lieutenant in 1941. He made 13 trips to North Africa during the war. The family prefers that those who wish may make contributions in his name to the charity of their choice or Judson Retirement Community 2181 Ambleside Drive, Cleveland, OH 44106. Funeral services were held January 11, 2008.
The following was received from Mike Truex, Robert Helms has "Crossed The Bar".
I received this e-mail from Vanessa Snyder about her Dad. Bob was a shipmate on the Campbell in the early 60's, member of the Campbell Assoc. and retired PCSC.
Subject: Sad News
My dad went in for surgery yesterday , to have the cancer removed and to fix his valve.
He never recovered from the surgery he died this morning at 9:45.If anyone wants to find out any info you can email me here, Vanessa Snyder or call at 402-483-0657.
Vanessa Snyder
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Shipmates; (James Kelly) Received word this week from Bob Guest that his beloved wife Peggy passed away November 22, 2007. Bob will be leaving to visit his son in Switzerland on Dec. 26th and will return home Jan. 5th. Bob's address is; 2036 Michigan Ave. N.E., St. Petersburg, FL 33703. Bob sent me a package containing the obit, son's eulogy, letter from a friend plus a copy of "Crossing The bar" which he read at the funeral.
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(James Kelly) Member Richard McDermott passed away April 29, 2007. Wife Muriel notified me by letter December 11, 2007.
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Capt. Ralph Zachary Del Giorno
Capt. (retired) Ralph Z. Del Giorno, 71, of Ft Lauderdale,Fl Passed away Saturday August 11, 2007. He was born on Long Island, New York on October 28, 1935 to the late Zachary and Mary Louise Serino Del Giorno. He grauated Capital Page School in 1953. He received his certificate from President Eisenhower. He graduated the U.S. Coast Guard Academy of New London, Connecticut in 1957. He retired from the U.S. Coast Guard after 30 years of active duty with the rank of Captain. After retirement he worked all over the world on oil rigs as a Captain and Master Mariner. Survived by wife, ann Marie Bywaters Del Giorno; sons, Robert (Linda) Del Giorno; step-daughter, Kelly Bywaters-Adams; step-son, Robert Bywaters; sister, Geraldine (Felice) Quinto; grandchildren, Stephanie, Zachary, Brian, Mathew and Brittany. Predeceased by brother, Robert Del giorno. a Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated thrusday August 16th at 11:30AM at St Bernard Catholic Church Sunrise Fl. In Lieu of flowers, contributions to Pancan (Pancreatic Cancer Research) 2141 Rosecrans Ave, Suite 7000, El Segundo CA 90245. Iserved with Capt Del Giorno aboard the CGC Ironwood and we went thru Typhoon Trix together in August of 1960 of Okinawa. Ralph was a fine officer and helped us get thru the Typhoon in one piece. the world has lost a Mariner of the first order and a fine man. Calm seas my friend
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Sadly, King Reynolds Has Passed The Bar
Shipmates; Just recently learned from Bill & Miki Hatcher
that King Reynolds has passed away. If you want more details
contact the William F. Hatcher, they may have more information.
Sadly,Jim Kelly, Sec/Tres
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This sad notice from Sec/Tres Jim Kelly
All Hands; Joe Oliva notified me that his daughter, Donna Morris, passed away this weekend at the age of 54. She had
lived in Maine. All arrangements will be handled by the
Brooklawn Funeral Home, 511 Brooks St., Rocky Hill, CT and
will be held in Rocky Hill. Arrangements are incomplete but
are expected to be firmed up tomorrow.
Information can be found by calling the funeral home at 860-721-0087 or online at; brooklawnfuneralhome.com
The funeral home advised me that they handle flower orders
directly if that proves to be an option. Following all
services Donna will be cremated and buried with her Mother.
Joe's address is 73 Terry Lane, Rocky Hill, CT 06067-2203.
Jim
Please Note: For those of us not in the emmidiate area, we can sign the Funeral Home Guest Book and find more information on Donna Morris and arrangements. Click Funeral Home's URL, above. It is simple and strignt forward web site. Sincerely, - Neill
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Lost, Association's founding member Norman RabkinMore On Norman Rabkin From President Gordon Bell
To All USCGC CAMPBELL W-32 Shipmates:
It is my sad duty to inform you that our Association has lost it's founding member Norman Rabkin on Sunday, July 29, 2007. Norman was born December 9, 1917 and was 89 years old. Norman was the first President who started the CAMPBELL ASSOCIATION in 1986 and was the President until 1989 - 4 years. Norman was buried on Thursday, August 2, 2007 in Arlington National Cementary with full military honors. Norman organized the first CAMPBELL ASSOCIATION reunion at the Doral Park Avenue Hotel in New York City, May 17-18, 1986. He sailed aboard the CAMPBELL 1942 to 1945 and has served his country and the Association well. He leaves behind his widow, Miriam at the following address: 1801 East Jefferson St. Apt. T 20, Rockville, MD 20852. Phone # 240-221-0190.
Best Regards, to all, Gordon
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This from James Kelly - A Shipmate Has Passed The Bar
Norman Rabkin has passed the bar. He was a loyal Campbell Association member and Past President. This information was passed along to me late this afternoon by Joe Oliva. Norman sailed out of this world this past Sunday. No other information is available at this time.
Jim
----------- Gordons reply-----------
Thanks for this information. Norm formed the CGC CAMPBELL
ASSOCIATION back in 1986 and I attended the first reunion in New York City,
I visited Norm and Miriam on the way home from the 70th Anniversary
Celebration in SC and gave him a coffee mug and a reunion book.
Regards Gordon
Send pictures you have for the web site picture album. Send e-mail or CR/DVD or snail mail to Burnham S. Neill, Attn: Campbell Photos, 671 NE 71 Street, Miami, FL 33138-5715. Any information on names. rank or rate, event at the time is appreciated. I will edit for the web site. - Neill
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Passed on to us from shipmate John Barker
COMMANDANTS VETERANS DAY MESSAGE
Forwarded by Pat Bursley:
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SUBJ: COMMANDANTS VETERANS DAY MESSAGE
1. IT WAS 89 YEARS AGO WHEN THE WORLD BREATHED A COLLECTIVE SIGH OF RELIEF AS THE ARMISTICE WAS SIGNED ENDING WORLD WAR I. SINCE THE CIVIL WAR, MORE THAN 270,000 COAST GUARD MEN AND WOMEN HAVE FOUGHT IN ARMED CONFLICTS AROUND THE WORLD, AND OVER 2100 LOST THEIR LIVES.
2. VETERANS DAY ALSO MARKS THE 65TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE U.S. INVASION OF THE SOLOMON ISLANDS IN WORLD WAR II. THE BATTLE FOR GUADALCANAL LOOMS LARGE IN COAST GUARD HISTORY. IT WAS THERE THAT SIGNALMAN FIRST CLASS DOUGLAS MUNRO WAS MORTALLY WOUNDED WHILE RESCUING A BATTALION OF STRANDED MARINES. AWARDED THE CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR FOR HIS HEROISM, HE IS THE EPITOME OF COAST GUARD DEVOTION TO DUTY.
3. THIS WEEKEND, I WILL JOIN COAST GUARD MEN AND WOMEN COMMEMORATING VETERANS DAY AT A WREATH LAYING CEREMONY AT THE COAST GUARD WORLD WAR I MEMORIAL IN ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY. I ALSO LOOK FORWARD TO PARTICIPATING IN THE UPCOMING DEDICATION OF THE COAST GUARD PACIFIC VETERANS MEMORIAL. THIS MONUMENT, FEATURING A STONE FROM GUADALCANAL BROUGHT BACK BY CGC WALNUT, WILL SYMBOLIZE THE COURAGE AND DEDICATION OF COAST GUARD MEN AND WOMEN IN WARTIME AND PEACE.
4. OUR SERVICE HAS GROWN AND EVOLVED WITH THE CHANGING TIMES, WHILE REMAINING THE WORLDS BEST COAST GUARD. IT WAS FORTY YEARS AGO THAT WE INTRODUCED OUR DISTINCTIVE RACING STRIPE, NOW RECOGNIZED AND REPLICATED WORLDWIDE. FORTY YEARS FROM NOW, EACH OF YOU WILL BE REMEMBERED FOR THE MARK YOU PUT ON OUR SERVICE FOR THE NEXT GENERATION.
5. MY PERSONAL THANKS TO THE LEADERSHIP OF OUR "CHIEFS MESS" FOR THEIR SPONSORSHIP OF COAST GUARD FLAGS ACROSS AMERICA. DCC CLYDE ALLEN (USCG RETIRED) SENDS HIS BZ.
6. TODAY, AS YOU REFLECT ON THE SACRIFICES OF THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THIS GREAT NATION, TAKE A MOMENT TO THINK ABOUT YOUR OWN SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY. NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER AND VALUE OF YOUR DEDICATION, COMMITMENT AND DEVOTION TO DUTY.
7. ADMIRAL THAD ALLEN SENDS.
8. INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED.
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| :From Paul Cora, the curator of the USCGC TANEY in Baltimore. The mounted and displayed, USCGC CAMPBELL Bridge Ribbon Board donated from the USCGC CAMPBELL ASSOCIATION. |
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| 092607 From Sue Smith, Daughter of Richard Griffith. My dad was on the "Campbell" in 1947-1948. He has the original card of menu's for both Thanksgiving and Xmas dinners for 1947. He also has the entire list of personnel on the boat at that time. |
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The shot I'm attaching was taken from the bridge of the CGC Ingham during our summer Cadet Cruise in 1974. The picture was taken by my shipmate Greg A. Bevirt ETN2. It's the best shot of a 327 at sea I've ever seen. Very clear and crisp, I have a couple more of her shooting the 5"38' on our way across the pond in 1974. Terry Wright, - Former RM3 at CG Group Hampton Rds. Va 75-76 (first permanent party) and CGC Ingham 73-75.
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| Chief Skip Ripley points out different features aboard the 270-foot US Coast Guard Cutter Campbell during a presentation of the Campbell Heritage Project, Tuesday. | Veterans and their families, along with current U.S. Coast Guard officials, gathered to watch various presentations during the Campbell Heritage Project event on Tuesday aboard the USCGC Campbell at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery. |
Article published Sep 12, 2007
Exhibit showcases history of Coast Guard cutter
KITTERY, Maine — When Chief Skip Ripley was serving on the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Campbell, he wanted to do something to honor the rich history of the men and women who have served on the ship
The end result is the Campbell Heritage Project — a collection of 44 commemorative items during the ship's years of service, including World War II—era uniforms, Silver Star citations and crew lists. These are now hanging up in the messdeck (cafeteria), wardroom and some other areas of the ship.
The Campbell's most famous incident occurred in February 1943, while it was escorting Convoy ON-166. in the North Atlantic. The ship's officer spotted a German U-606 submarine on the radar and decided to ram the convoy boat while opening fire and dropping depth charges near the sub. The collision of the two ship's ripped a hole in the Campbell's hull causing the engine room to flood and the vessel to lose power. The survivors from the submarine and some crew were transferred to the Polish escort ship Burza. The Campbell was towed to St. John's Newfoundland.
Her commanding officer, Capt. James Hirschfield, receiving the Navy Cross for his actions.
"I believe the Coast Guard Cutter Campbell received more medals for valor than anyone," said Ripley, a Fort Fairfield, Maine resident who did a 3 1/2-yearlong tour of duty aboard the modern-day Campbell. "If it wasn't for these gentlemen we certainly wouldn't be here today."
About 100 Coast Guard veterans from the Campbell Association held a reunion luncheon Tuesday on the deck of the ship docked at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, where they got a chance to see the new exhibit.
Ripley came up with the idea for an exhibit to honor the Campbell while talking with his friend, Carl Patch, who is a World War II historian. He said these stories needed to be told. "Where I come from, you pay respect to people who have done this. We need to embrace them, especially during war time," he said. "I'm humbled by all these men on board the ship, just sharing the deck with them. They did it right."
He got permission from Coast Guard officials and was able to obtain these items for display. Ripley received a lifetime membership in the Campbell Association.
"Thank you for the heritage project, which brings to life the sacrifice of service of the lives who preceded us," said retired Capt. Gordon Bell.
The Campbell's current top officers also received a framed photograph of the Campbell.
George Nichols of Gloucester, Mass. was aboard the Campbell during that fateful day in 1943 and the resulting aftermath.
"We were drifting around in the North Atlantic for a week," he said.
Vince Fynan of Moorestown, N.J., was also aboard.
"I didn't know anything was going on until I heard somebody say 'ram it,'" he said.
The ship rammed and then came down on the starboard side.
"We had this huge gash. We didn't have any power whatsoever. We were at the mercy of anybody at night," he said.
Fynan said it is especially important to have this ceremony on the sixth anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11.
"You just can't forget it," he said.
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| Capt. Gordon L. Bell, U.S. Coast Guard Retired, left, reaches for an envelope as Cmdr. Jim L. Munro Jr. prepares to hand out a plaque during a presentation of the Cambell Heritage Project, Tuesday at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery. | Chief Skip Ripley, second from right, shakes the hand of Capt. Gordon Bell after accepting a lifetime membership to the Campbell Cutter Association, Tuesday, during a presentation aboard the Campbell. |
Shipmates: Joe Oliva and my wife and I attended the W-909 Change of Command on 1 June 2007. Very nice ceremony and also viewed the W-32 Hertiage Project by ETC Skip Riley.....Great Job!!! Everyone will get to view on the Reunion Visit 9-11-07. I have attached a video of the CofC done by the Portsmouth Herald Newspaper. (I have not been able to open it. If you got Gordon's e-mail let me know if you opened it. Web Master) Enjoy, Regards, Gordon
Gordon L. Bell
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard Retired
CaptBell@comcast.net
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