From Athens- Game Day Friday # 6

growl wrote: Glad to know that Buc, a good shipmate, came through unscathed. I'm just glad we did'nt have to get underway to ride that one out like a couple times in my lifetime.

Chief, understand. Crossed the Pacific from San Diego to Yokosuka, Japan in 1959 and it was a continual nightmare a few days out. Started with a group of 7, I was on the USS Henrico, only ship to make the entire cruise. Others pulled into Pearl.

Again, thanks for your many years of service.

Here is hoping that the weather "stuff" meaning delays does not have an impact on our team.

Go Dawgs

A friend of mine was on the USS Kearsarge during the big typhoon in '59. They operated as a base for helicopters bringing in relief aid.

Wartdawg wrote: A friend of mine was on the USS Kearsarge during the big typhoon in '59. They operated as a base for helicopters bringing in relief aid.

Wartdawg, totally familiar with the USS Kearsarge, went on board when she was moored in North Island (San Diego).

A graduate of UGA, Kenneth Kilpatrick was an officer on the ship, (legal), needed some advice and he put a smile on my face. Kenneth was my Little League Baseball Manager in Forest Park, Georgia back in the early 50's.

Small world my friend.

Buc add my thank you prayers that you made it dealing with Matthew....

Well said that Mother Nature can raise a big stink when she chooses...

Agee. Much will be learned about our teams growing process on how we play the chickens....

Still have the smell of the old ball sac in Columbia...be
good to get "W"..... and get outta Dodge quickly...

Go Dawgs

Small world indeed.

John Sockwell... ADR3, Machinist mate (petty officer 3rd class) was onboard from mid 59 to 61.
Had just put aboard when the ship set sail for the east.

Wow Buc.....didn't know all that about you in the War. Would love to email you and pick your brains about your experiences . If you feel lead, here is my email:
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You are a hero. You did a heroic thing sir.