USCGC Campbell Association W32/W909

USCGC Campbell, WPG 32, St. George, Staten Island, New York, 1958
Photo: Don Seifert

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ACCOMMODATION INFO: ______KING, _______DOUBLE /DOUBLE, ________ SINGLE
(We attempt to meet all requests,. however we do not guarantee)

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PAYMENT:
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PACKAGE RATE FOR 1 NIGHT:

SINGLE, = 1 ATTENDEE @ $757.00 per person incluseive of all taxs

DOUBLE, = 2 ATTENDEES @ $540.00 per person incluseive of all taxs

TRIPLE, = 3 ATTENDEES @ $467.00 per person mdusive of all taxs

QUAD, = 4 ATTENDEES @ $431.00 per person mdusive of all taxs

Arrival Date: ______________________________ Departure Date: _________________________________

RESERVATION INFORMATION

Lodging rooms have been set aside for the dates May 13-20, 2010 , Reservation may be made by submitting your reservation form.
We ask that you make reservations ASAP. Your check will be your receipt. No credit cards. We will need full payment by April 29,2010.
Guestroom cancellations must be made 72-hours prior to arrival for refund.
A room rate of $83.00 plus 14% will be honored on May 13 & 18, 2010.
The cost includes: 4 hotel nights, 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinner, all admissions, transportation, and your guide. This does not include a gratuity for the driver or guide.

Mail your reservation to:
Bay City Convention & Tour, Inc
PO Box 304
Mobile, AL 36601-0304

Telephone 251-479-9970 or 800-338-5579
Fax 251-479-9918 E-mail: kikicep@aol.com
www.baycityconventions.com

FOR AIRPORT PICK UP:FROM THE AIRPORT:
Date _____________, Airline _____________________, Flight _________________, Time _______________

On arrival Call the Holiday Inn at 251-666-5600. There may. be a waiting period
Holiday Inn at Bellingrath Gardens address is: 5465 Highway 90 West Mobile Alabama 36619.

Shipmates:

You are cordially invited to attend a luncheon for shipmates of the USCGC Campbell Association in the NY - NJ - PA area, informally known as the “Sinbad“ group, owing to our proximity to Sinbad’s final resting place in Barnegat, NJ. It has been a year since we last did this, so for those of you who are not sailing this year, this is a great opportunity to see your shipmates.

On to the details - here they are:
Date: March 27, 2010 (Saturday)
Place: Beacon Street Grille, Route 66, Neptune, NJ
Time: Social/Happy Hour 12:00 - 1:00 PM - 1:00 PM lunch served

The cost is $20.00 per person, which includes meal, salad, beverage and dessert.
Meal selections are: Broiled Sirloin Tips - Chicken Parmesan with Linguini - Broiled Scallops

To make your reservation, fill out the form below and return to me by March 20, 2010. Make your meal choice by entering the number of meals of each type after the selection.

Hope to see you all there!

Regards,

Mike Truex

Directions: From Garden State Parkway southbound - just past (former) Asbury Toll Plaza, take Exit 102 - bear right at the end of the exit ramp on to Asbury Ave. Restaurant is 1 ½ miles on right (if you come to a 3nd traffic light, you just passed it) From Garden State Parkway northbound - take Exit 100A for Route 66 East. Restaurant is 1 ½ miles on left (if you come to a 3rd light, you just passed it) From I-195 West - take exit for Garden State Parkway northbound and follow as above From Central & NW NJ - take either I-287 or NJ Route 18 south to Garden State Parkway southbound and follow as above

If you’re coming from Arkansas, call me, and I’ll try to help

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Name _____________________________________________ Phone ( ) __________________

Address __________________________________________________________________________

Guest(s) ___________________________________________ E-mail ________________________

Meal Choice: Beef [____] Chicken [____] Scallops [____]

Make checks payable to Mike Truex, and mail to me at: 8 Harvard Avenue, Neptune, NJ 07753
Phone: 732-922-6245 H 732-915-6796 C E-mail: mrtruex@att.net

This just in from President Oliva. As we hear more on Jim's condition we will post it. Please keep Jim Sissler in your prayers.

I spoke to Jim Sissler & he is having open heart surgery this month. Please list this info on our web site and hope every thing goes well with him.

Joe Oliva

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.

Get Together At Barneget C. G. Station For Sinbad!

Sept.26,2009 Sinbad get together at Barneget Coast Guard station At 11am.E mail Mike Truex For a Headcount.

Question E-mail Joe Oliva: joetheref@sbcglobal

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

-------------- Forwarded Message: --------------
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)

C.G.C. Ingham Change Of Port

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

Message From Patriots Point

USS Laffey and USS Ingham not available for tours

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.

        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

Go to Update Member Information Form You may copy and paste this form and mail to Joe Oliva or send the information as an e-mail.

Name: Member____________________________DOB______________Wife______________________

Address: Number____________Street_________________City__________________State____Zip________

Phone: Home_____________Work_____________Cell_____________E-mail__________________

Branch of Service:______________________________________Years Served__________________________

Ship Name: 1.__________________________________________________Years Served___________________

Ship Name: 2.__________________________________________________Years Served___________________

Ship Name: 3.__________________________________________________Years Served___________________

          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 22^nd)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

122007

          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.

122007

          (James Kelly) Member Richard McDermott passed away April 29, 2007. Wife Muriel notified me by letter December 11, 2007.

110107

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

102407

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

101407

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

080407

More 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

080207

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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UNCLAS //N01000//
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.
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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.

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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