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OLD Reunion Hall Table for: USCGC Courier On 03/02/08 Joe Pickens said: Today is a sad day that I inform you of the death of CWO3 MED Harold Cogburn. Hal died Feb. 29, 2008. He was a crewman in 1959. On 02/27/08 Jerry Russell said: I was on the Courier in late 1970 until mid 1971 as a SA . Had some great times in New Orleans and Galveston. I still keep in touch with Bruce Creef (lives in Manns Harbor, NC and has 5 children). He hears from Bill Lewis from time to time. I left Courier to go to SK school in Petaluma, Ca. I remember R. Harvey, and his favorite singer, Jerry Lee Lewis and his girl friend Diamond Vega Fay. Smitty in the engine room. Would be great to hear from anyone during my time on Courier. On 11/21/07 Julia said: I am looking for my sister's father. I think he has sinced passed away, but she knows mother met him in 1954. He was stationed at Lakehurst Naval Air Station. His name was Raymond Murphy. Any info would be appreicated. On 10/13/07 Kelly Neidert said: My name is Kelly Neidert, John, was my dad. I would love to hear from his shipmates,any stories ect. thank you. On 10/11/07 Dave Newell said: Greetings from Rhodes Greece where we are having our third get together here. Yasou, Dave On 08/05/07 Frank Smith said: I hope you all have as good a time in 07 as we did in 02&05 On 07/28/07 Dave Newell said: Gil Riggs just informed me that John Neidert MKCS crossed the bar on 5/11/07 On 05/28/07 Mike Carpenter said: I was a Courier kid around 1959-60. Had Mrs Tatmun (sp?) for grades 2 & 3. How many kids these days learn Greek mythology in grade school? My dad is Jim Carpenter - he and mom are still kicking around in Anacortes, WA. Even after my own 22 yrs in the CG I still remember Rhodes as the best place I ever lived. Spiro's had the greatest scrambled eggs I've ever tasted. How many other kids got to ride in a landing craft to go out and eat with their dad? We were also there when the Guns of Navarrone was filmed. I've got a bunch of my parent's pictures of their toga parties, bunny- hopping at the club, etc. Greetings to all. On 03/25/07 Graham (Buzz) Buskirk said: On board 70-72, would love to hear from any one in that 'crew'. On 03/24/07 tom sarrerfield said: funy story: when my son David got married in 1985, he honeymooned on Rhodes. He was talking to the hotel owner where he was syaying and told him that his father, tom, had been on the Courier. when all the question were answered it turned out that the hotel owner was none other than SPIRO the one armed bandit.. On 03/22/07 tom satterfield said: I made a mistake on my years aboard the Courier. I was aboard from june 1955 to december 1956. contact me at BIGTOMSATTERFIELD@YAHOO.com On 02/21/07 Stutzman, Jerry said: Just found this site, on the Courier 1962-64, brought her home Aug. 1964. Went back to Rhodes 1993 after 30 years all the same, Diving board still out there. Would like to hear from all that remember.. On 01/18/07 Jud Donohue Hain said: I think I found it here: http://www.dod.mil/dfas/militarypay/2006militarypaytables/militarypaypriorrates.html Sound about right? My Dad says he remembers sending his Mother $100 a month- according to this he wasn't MAKING $100 a month! On 01/18/07 Judy Donohue Hain said: Hi All, My Dad, Bill Donohue, served on the Courier in the early to mid 50s. I know he has reconnected with some of you lately. He has charged me with finding out the pay grade for an E-3 back in 1954. Anybody remember what you pulled in? Oh, I am sure you have all retired as millionaires on your savings from that pay grade but, if you could find time from all the wine-ing and dining to help me out I would appreciate it. Dad had just had a grandson join the Military , I suppose he wants to compare notes.- and Google is going me no good. Fondly, Judy Donohue Hain On 12/26/06 Dave Newell said: I would like to invite anyone that is Courier connected to join our group. By connected I mean Rhodes Crew, Yorktown Crew and second generation kids whose dad served on the Courier. We have a reunion group that is now meeting on a yearly basis. So if your interested send me an e-mail Dave On 12/18/06 charles kraft said: I was aboard the courier from 59 to 61.I just found this site an found some of my old ship mates on it. I have wonder about them. I would like to hear from them.Charles On 12/07/06 David Perry said: I was on board from Oct 70 - decommission as EN3. I'd like to hear from anybody on board at that time. On 11/29/06 Eleni Cicalo-Skiba said: My father, Nicholas J. Cicalo was on board the Courier from '52-'56. With a heavy heart, I am sorry to report that my Dad crossed the bar peacefully in his sleep on October 18, 2006. Those years were very special to him. I am a product of the Courier. My name is Eleni Cicalo-Skiba and my Dad met my mother Zoi when he was stationed in Rhodes. 'Semper Paratus' On 11/09/06 Sam Dalton said: I was on board the Courier from Jan 1970 to Aug 1971 as one of the QM's - was on the bridge as the QMOW the day of the colllision with Navy ship. One of the scariest days of my life. On 10/26/06 Dave Newell said: I just realized that I haven't put Herb Parkin '53-'56 on this board. He crossed the bar on 18 August after receiving a stem cell transplant. His immune system was very low and he caught pnumonia. He will be missed by all of us On 10/26/06 Dave Newell said: Thanks to Kathrin Turner we located Ken Walker RM2 ('58-'59) in Ohio .Unfortuatly we were too late as he crossed the bar in 2000 from lung cancer On 10/20/06 Eric D Rice said: I serverd as ET3 on the Courier from July 1970-December 1971. On08/31/06 Jim Miotke said: Scotty (Robb) Hathaway passed over the bar this summer. Val Robbins, Jerry Dunham and I attended the memorial services near POrt Richey, FL. We each said a few words.We'll all miss him. Also, Herb Parkin passed away this month. Eula is being brave about it. He also left many friends. On06/15/06 Frank Principato said: Does anyone have a picture of a fulorescent lamp lit in someones hand at the Quarter deck or on the the dock in Rhodes while the ship was Broadcasting. If you do I would appreciate it if you could e-mail it to me. (on board 56-58) On05/28/06 Dave Newell said: I am sorry to report that Edmund (Moon) Mason has crossed the bar on 27 May 06 at the VA Hospital in Buffalo, NY. On05/26/06 Dave Newell said: Got a call from Elaine Owsiany who told me her dad Gerry Owsiany had passed over the bar on Wed 24 May from an brain aneurysm. They both attended the 2002 Rhodes reunion and had a great time. On05/25/06 Bill Burgess said: Hey there - I was a new SA on Courier's last trip from Miami to Yorktown in Aug, 1972 then shipped over to the Unimak. Made the mistake of volunteering for galley duty when I could've joined the 'deck apes' who ended up having little to do but enjoy the sun & surf (but didn't have to stand midwatch! ) Remembered hearing the news about Isreali athetes (sp) murdered at Munich games - we were off of Cape Hatteras at the time. Great old ship; wish I know her better. Let me know if you want any pictures. On05/21/06 Dave Newell said: The 06 Las Vegas reunion was a great success thanks to the efforts Jim Miotke, Bob Haldi, Val Robbins, Hal Cogburn, Al Alviar and many others. We had 53 people on the Lake Mead Dinner Cruise. My thanks to everyone for their efforts.... Dave On05/01/06 J. T. Logan said: I am searching for Jack Weismann who was at Corry Station in 1970 . I think Jack was from Wisconsin . I would appreciate it if anyone could help me . On04/15/06 CorkyC said: Hey, I served on the Courier in 1970-1971 and remember well the collision we had with the navy vessel that beautiful spring morning, the radar not working properly off the coast of Nova Scotia, and some wild times in the park in Chicago. Anybody else? On 04/03/06 Patti Curry said: Hi all, I'm the widow of Harold Curry - he served on the Courier in Rhodes in the early 50's. Anyone out there remember him. Patti Curry On03/14/06 Gene C. said: I wonder, does anyone remember the USCG Courier sailing on the Great Lakes sometime in the mid-sixties or there abouts?? How did you guys like the liberty ports - especially Chicago?? On02/07/06 Herbert Parkin said: After scanning through the names and comments, I noticed my e-mail address needs updating (since 1998). We are looking forward to the reunion in Las Vegas in May. Hope to see everyone there! On02/06/06 Julianna Kallas said: I would have to add my agreement with what Denise Lajetta said. This is Julianna Kallas, Peter (Gus) Kallas' daughter. I too have many wonderful memories of Rhodes and the Courier. As you know, my father passed this last summer, but I know the Courier friends and memories were near and dear to his heart. I too hope to make the next Courier reunion. On 02/06/06 Denise (Weicken) Lajetta said: Hello everyone - I am a Courier kid. I loved the October 2005 reunion where I met so many people including Lee of the email right before mine. Hi Lee! The 'kids' find being together on the island once again an incomparable experience. We want the 2007 Courier reunion to be on Rhodes. If it isn't, we will go as a group to Rhodes, in addition to wherever the regular Courier reunion is planned. The Courier kids are issuing an invitation to everyone. We want all of you to come to Rhodes too! We love you guys and will really miss your presence if you are not there. I might have been a kid, but I interacted with many of the then-adults. Some are locals who became wives, some were other kids' parents, some were friends with my parents, and some were 'bachelors' whom I and my adolescent girlfriends tittered about and kept a hidden eye on. We are, all of us, kids and adults alike, a very special group. We belong together on the island so please join us and we will all have fun together again. Denise (Weicken) Lajetta 1958-1960 On02/06/06 Lee Evans said: My wife and I enjoyed the October, 2005, reunion on Rhodes. It is really interesting to me that the COURIER 'children' are putting together their own reunion. See you next year (2007) in Rhodes. Lee Evans (1954-1956.) On02/06/06 jimmiotke said: On 02/06/06 Jim Miotke (jimmiotke@earthlink.net) said: The next Courier Reunion is May 14-19 at the Sahara hotel/casino in Las Vegas. Contact Deve Newell or Jim Miotke at jimmiotke@earthlink.net for details. We have a bus tour of Hoover dam and another bus tour for a dinner cruise on Lake Mead. On02/05/06 Dave Newell said: I just received this From Ed Newins:Dave ; February 15 2006 will be the 54th anniversary of the commissioning of the Courier. The ceremony was held in the Bethlehem Steel Ship Yard in Hoboken New Jersey. We all stood at attention in on the 'Flight deck' wearing dress blues and Flat hats. We were all glad to move on board. We had been berthed in the YMCA in Hoboken and eating in a local delicatessen while the ship was being refitted in the shipyard. A few weeks prior to the commissioning we went on a sea trial in the lower New York Harbor and off the NJ coast when the main engine had to be shut down because of a lubrication problem in one of her cylinders. The scuttle butt was a rag was stuffed (deliberately?) in one of the lubricating lines. We had to be towed back to the shipyard. Most of us had been to school at the Naval Air Station in Lakehurst NJ to learn how to handle the barrage balloon we would use to carry our antenna aloft. We had also been to the Philadelphia Navy Ship Yard to attend fire fighting school. After the commissioning we sailed down to Washington DC and were inspected and wished well by President Harry Truman. After spending some time in the Chesapeake we sailed to Norfolk to be degaused then onto (Laguria?) Venezuela. It was during our stop in Venezuela that we had our first problem with the balloon and antenna. During a violent thunderstorm the Balloon started to kite and wrap the antenna around the forward king post. It was a major effort to get the balloon down off the king post. We sailed next to (Cartagena?) Columbia were we spent a few days ,then on to Panama. We sailed through the Panama Canal flying our Barrage Balloon all the way across to the Pacific side. We tied up at the NOB at Balboa. While we were tied to a pier and broadcasting the Canadian Cruiser Quebec on her way home from Korea came in on the opposite side of the same pier. When the crew of the Quebec lowered the gang plank to the pier an arc jumped from the pier to the gangway. We were told to stop what ever we were doing and ordered not to broadcast while tied up to the pier. We did sail out into the Pacific and broadcast from off shore. The scuttlebutt was were going far enough into the Pacific so they could hear us in Korea. I don't know if it was true or not. The question was why the Hell did we go through the Panama Canal? We came back to Balboa and back through the canal and sailed up to Vera Cruz Mexico where we stayed for about a week or more broadcasting. It was then back to Hoboken and the shipyard for some work. We left Hoboken in July and headed for Tangiers No Africa after another quick stop in Norfolk. After a few days in Tangiers we sailed to Naples Italy and stayed there for about a week. We sailed next to Pieraus and after a few days there made our way to Rhodes arriving early August 1952....you know the rest of the story............ Eddie Newins EN3 Plank Owner On12/30/05 Kathy Turner said: Four of us who attended the Oct 2005 Courier 'Ohana' in Rhodes are interested in locating ALL of the Courier kids from 1952-1964, and planning a reunion. So glad to know you are interested, too. If you can provide your classmates' names and/or contact information by writing directly to my email address, I will compile it in a spreadsheet I'm keeping. I will let the others know you inquired. The kids who attended the Ohana were in Rhodes different years from 1956-1960. On12/30/05 conrad metz said: Is there any interest in a reunion of Coast Guard brats who attended the Courier School in Rhodes, Greece? I was there the last year, 1963-1964. On11/16/05 Dave Newell said: Bill Norcross received telephone calls from the family of Dave & Pam Flynn that Pam and their youngest son had an tragic accident on Nov. 10th which took their lives. They were in the process of spreading Daves' ashes into the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Oregon. Pam was taking pictures of each person as they were spreading the ashes...lost her footing, fell and was swept away. Her son tried to help and was also swept away by large waves. Evidently the water temp was around 40 degrees. A fishing boat closeby notified the Coast Guard and partisipated in the search & rescue operation. Pam wrote a letter to Shirley & I this summer which contained the following ' we all have a time to go home and nothing can stop that as death is coming for all of us sooner or later, and when it is our time it should be a time of knowing that we're going to a better place where there is no more pain or suffering'. She was speaking of the pain that Dave was going through prior to his death. But we never thought that this would happen to Pam and her son in this fashion. It was so sudden and such a terrible loss for their family so soon after Dave's death. On10/07/05 Al Bentley said: Hello, Coast Guard and Courier Officers and Crew. My name is Al Bentley. I served in the US Navy SEABEES in 1963. A fist full of mistakes by Air Force and Navy people had myself and a shipmate sent to Rhodes instead of Marathon ,Greece. We reported in to the nearest military facility which was The Courier. We spent a week on board awaiting orders to Marathon. I am writing this to say THANKS to the ships company of the Courier. You treated us like family. I rember going to the 'Courier Club' and the 'Monthly Party' we had a fantastic time. I have told our story many times and said I am a SEABEE but if I had to do it all over again I would have to think hard about being in the U S Coast Guard. THANKS SO MUCH. On09/30/05 Rusty Black said: I can't belive I found this site.. I was an SN on the Courier 63-64 operated the M boat .... what a great time there..was always at the club ..great memories On 08/14/05 Jim Carter said: Dave Flynn passed over the bar on August 7, 2005. On07/05/05 Dave Newell said: Just a word to let you know that Dave Flynn Has cancer and is in a 'Life Care Center'. For further info e-mail me Dave On07/01/05 Craig Taylor said: 1963 to 1964, SN, SA and back to SN. Have lots of photos(JPEG), would be glad to share. On06/24/05 Dave Newell said: Our friend and Crewmember Pete Kallas Chief Engineman Retired passed Over The Bar on 22 June 2005. See the memorial section for an Obit. On06/24/05 Peter Kallas said: Looking For Infomation About Peter Kallas Medals On05/15/05 Henry Reynolds said: On the Courier 2/62 til 9/63, when not in A/C eng. rm. was at the club or Spiros. On05/11/05 Raymond White said: Does anyone remember the name of the US submarine that the Courier pulled to safety during a storm while we were tied to the dock in Rhodes, 1963 or 64? On04/17/05 AL Hodge III said: I wanted to post and say a very big THANK YOU to David Newell, who included a post I made last year about my father Albert S. Hodge Jr. in the current newsletter. I told my family about it, but didn't tell them what was in the post and when it arrived in the mail, it was a very big surprise for them. They send their thank yous as well. It really made my mom smile and cry too. The newsletter has helped some of my father's friend become aware of his death. The people that had served with him had emailed and written some great letters and told some great stories about him that made me laugh and made me miss even more. I thank you David for helping me get in contact with these people, it has really helped me out alot. May 6 of this year will mark the 3rd anniversary of his death. It doesn't get any easier, you just try to live with the loss. Thanks again for this forum and thanks again for the news letter, it means the world to all of us down here in New Orleans. Al Hodge III On03/29/05 Peter Glover said: ..Does anyone recall a visit by the ship to Malta in August of 1953? Apparently it made quite a splash there at the time and the local paper claimed that 'Courier' was the first USCG vessel to vist Malta. On03/08/05 Karen said: Maybe I should have said, his name is Lanny Hudgins and some of the guys called him 'Leroy.' I have a picture of Lanny and Duke Dyson and Lanny and Russell Bradley. Please contact me if you have any information. Thanks, Karen On03/01/05 Karen Bradberry said: My father, Walter L. Hudgins 'Leroy' was on the Courier in Rhodes end of 60/61. He is looking for his buddies, John Santos, Jim Blane, Richard Small, Russell Bradley. If anyone could help with info on thee guys, how they are, where they are, it would be appreciated. On03/01/05 LT Pete Kolasa said: Served from 1970 to decom in 72. The trip to Miami in 72 was a show of force but not with Marines. About 200 Army 82nd Airborne just back from Nam were our guests. Flamingo Park was a blast. I was an EN1 on my tour. On01/03/05 'Foggy' Overcast said: Does anyone have Dave Newell's email, I need to get the information on the next reuion in Rhodes. If anyone has it, please send to me. THANKS On01/02/05 Rich McDrew said: I proudly served aboard the Courier as an EN-3 from Dec. 1959 to June 1961. Nothing but fond memories of that experience remain. During that time, a few of us aboard the Courier were involved helping to film THE GUNS OF NAVARONE on Rhodes. The film starred Gregory Peck and Anthony Quinn. My wife and I will be visiting Rhodes in the Fall of '05. I would love to hear from some of my old shipmates. On12/31/04 Raymond White said: Hope you all had a great Holiday Season and a Merry Christmas. Now, have a HAPPY NEW YEAR On12/24/04 Bonnie said: Hi Dave, Looking to see if you can post something for me, I am going to see if anyone remember my dad John O'Neal he was an Enginermen on the Courier I think between 58-61. Thanks On11/01/04 Charles R. Wilkes said: Tried to contact Bob Brayman Jr. about serving with his dad in 63-64. Anyone have a good address? On10/31/04 Charles R. Wilkes said: Served from 63 untill we came back to Yorktown in 64. FA to EN3 Retired in 81 as MKCS On10/09/04 Jim Carter said: I just learned that Carl Pope, one of the original crewmembers passed over the bar on 10/6/2004. On10/02/04 Jim Miotke said: The '04 Reunion aboard the Cruise ship 'Mariner of the Seas' was fantastic. We used about 45 cabins and since we were ducking hurricanes, the 7 day cruise ended up being 9 days. The seas were flat calm. I saw a lot of Courier Boys in the casino every day. Food was fantastioc as was the service. Decor was very special. All had a good time. Going over this list of messages, I still see a lot of old friends: as in CArl Hogan, Gibson ET2 and many others. Less and less of us. Don't miss the next reunion! Dave is organizing another doozie for '06. On09/06/04 Al Hodge III said: I came across this site looking for information about the USCGC Courier. My father Al Hodge Jr. served in the Coast Guard and was stationed on the Courier in Rhodes, Greece 1960-1964. I saw that he had made a post in 1998 on here. I regret to announce that on May 6, 2002, my father Al Hodge Jr. died of myocardial infarction, which was a massive heart attack in New Orleans, Louisiana at The V/A hospital. He had asked to be cremated and with the help of the Coast Guard in Biloxi, Mississippi, we were able to grant his wish and have him buried at sea. He retired from the USGC in 1980, after serving 20 years; he became a director of radiology at Chalmette General hospital in Chalmette, Louisiana, 7 miles outside of New Orleans for 10 years. He then worked as an MRI technologist for the next 8 years before he retired. He was still active with his first love of HAM radios. His call letters were WD5CFC. He then got into antique cars and bought 2 of them. A 1957 Chevy Belair convertible and a 1968 Impala, convertible. He and my mother would attend many car shows and travel across Louisiana to enter contests. He made it over to Greece in the summer of 2000 to visit his old stamping grounds with my mother and they enjoyed their visit. The last few years of his life were exhausting for him, as he had suffered complete kidney failure from diabetes and was taking dialysis 3 times a week. His spirits were still high, but the sickness did take its toll on him. I hope i'm not over doing this post here today, but I just miss my father and I remember him telling me stories about the courier and the club that he and some of his buddies would hit in the 1960's and the stories were great. The rest of the family is doing ok. My mom and his wife/widow are staying active by baking Greek pastries for a local reception hall. My sister/his daughter is married with 2 teenage boys. One is in college and the other has just entered high school. She stays busy as a hairdresser. As for me, I followed in the footsteps of my father and have been an x-ray technologist for 16 years now and I play music on the side. I had the pleasure of working and learning from my father in the earlier stages of my career at the hospital. Most of the original crew that he had worked with at the hospital is still there and they talk about him constantly. He is missed by all. So if any of you guys worked with or served with him, please email me. I'd love to hear more stories about those days...Thanks for listening. Al Hodge III On 09/02/04 Jim Carter said: Forget what I said about this possibly being a dull cruise. If the weather keeps up like it is , it's going to be too exciting. On07/25/04 joe sullivan said: Hi- To correct my email address, ET2 1952- 54. On07/13/04 Jim Carter said: Hey-where is everybody? It's going to be a dull cruise this fall if everyones this quiet! Nothing to say since February. On02/12/04 Gene said: Was anyone on the USCGC Courier when she went down to Miami for the 1968 Republican Convention? I understand she was loaded up with Marines in case things got out of hand like they did in Chicago that long, hot summer of 1968. On01/21/04 Bill Seal said: Sorry to read in the newsletter that we lost Cronin (never did know his first name was Don, he was just Cronin). I remember the time he stepped out of Spiro's and got run down by a Greek kid riding Don's own bicycle, which had been stolen a few months before. On01/20/04 Gene C said: GARY HOZEMPA ..re your post of 03/26/03....I has no idea that the Courier had been on the Great Lakes that often. I imagine you guys took full advantage of the friendliness of the natives. At least I hope you did. Like you, I think those were very good days indeed. Take care. Happy 2004. On01/20/04 J. Carl Pope said: Plank Owner. Statan Island/Todd Ship Yard-Hoboken/ shakedown to D.C.(Truman visit) / /Venezuela (recall bus to Caracas and 12% beer)/Cartehena,Columbia/PCanal trip to Pacific/VeraCruz,Mexico/ back to Hoboken. Across the pond to Tangiers/Naples&Rome/Athens and finally Rhodes. One week leave in Athens. Rotate home on MATS planes to Tripoly, Virgin Islands and Greenland to USA. Finished enlistment @ Captain of Port-Baltimore. Disch `54. Any other plank owners still alive? EN3rd. On12/17/03 Jim Carter said: Merry Christmas to all of those who served on the Courier. Hope to see all of you on board ship next fall. On10/30/03 Bob Lowe said: Tampa sounds good to me in 2005. Thanks for the note from Dave welcoming reservists who served on the Courier while it was a WTR. On10/02/03 Jim Miotke said: Dave, the memorabilia alone was worth the trip. The reunion pix are up on jimmiotke.com/sandiego. For the n04 reunion... it looks like Tampa for 5 days on a Carnival cruise ship in September, but I' ve got to do a lot more investigating before we firm it up. The cruise lines have arrangements to bring you from the airport for about $35. We'll PROBABLY be sailing in the gulf so don't worry about hurricanes. Hope all can attend. On 09/09/03 Jim Carter said: The reunion was fantastic. Hats off to everyone involved. On 08/31/03 Dave Newell said: I am bringing a lot of memorabielia to the San Diego reunion. All of the material from many sources was organized by Phillis Gentry who did a magnificant job of organizing and putting together of many books of Courier History. I hope to see you there. On08/30/03 Jim Carter said: Can't wait for the reunion in San Diego. See you there. On 05/21/03 Bill Seal said: Watching 'American Idol', saw Paul Anka singing - Good Lord! How could anybody who stood relay room watches in the early 60s forget 'wah Paul Ankah' spoken on the VOA Arab programing, while we were listening for the station break cue.. How come we're so damn old and he isn't. On04/30/03 Dave Newell said: I just sent out the next news letter to all you guys that are online and it will be out hard copy next week. I want to tell all you guys that served on the Courier when it was a reserve traning ship that you are welcome to join the association and attend our great reunions. The next one is in San Diego over labor day week. contact me at dnewell3@charter.net or the reunion co- ordinator Rev. Gil Rigs giltheexplorer@earthlink.net On03/28/03 Frank Principato said: I served on the Courier in Rodos from 56-58 I have a lot of beautiful memories of the good times. I made a lot of friends there and will never forget them. Gil Riggs and I are working on the reunion in beautiful San Diego (September 1-6 03) we have a lot of good things planned and I hope to see you all there. On03/26/03 Steven Cooper said: I served aboard the USCGC Courier during my initial active duty in the USCG Reserve. Was aboard on 4 June 1970 when we collided with a Navy ship off the coast of Portsmouth, VA. Any former shipmates who remember that incident. I had to clean up the fuel that spilled onto the bow from the ruptured fuel lines of the Navy ship and my picture was on the front page of the 'Virginia Pilot' when we arrived back into port. On03/26/03 Gary Hozempa said: Gene C., Re: the USCGC Courier while in Chicago tied up at the filtration plant. This was my third trip through the Great Lakes, second through the entire length of seaway on the Courier. I would pay for the experience today, if I could go again. Incidently, I was wondering why the berthing area smelled like a pub! :) On03/22/03 Gary Hathorn said: There seems to be some misunderstanding about the comic book characters and dragon painted in the engine rooms. They were not painted by Greeks. They were done by FN Speedy Hall in 1957. On03/19/03 Dave Newell said: Please Note the link above to the Rhodes Reunion photos that Jim Miotke posted On03/15/03 Gary Hathorn said: Served on the Courier 1956-58. FN, EN3 and EN2, worked in AC Engine Room under ENC 'Crazy Horse' Williamson, and in Main Engine Room under ENC Wingo. Would like to hear from some of my old shipmates. On03/09/03 Gene C. said: Gary Hozempa: Re: the USCGC Courier while in Chicago tied up at the filtration plant. Gary: You must have been getting on just after me and the rest of the Chicago guys were getting off. What a co-incidence. I wonder if you guys were able to get rid of all the leftover empty beer cans before anyone got too perturbed. The filtration plant was a good place to tie up the Courier. The place was really secure and nobody could get near the ship. That gave us a free hand to do some real training or something. Goodness, time flys, doesn't it? On03/04/03 AL MOTTER said: After 45 years I just found out about the Courier Association, Hello shipmates and I hope to see many of you at the San Diego reunion in Sept. Drop me a line. AL MOTTER On03/02/03 Richard Cownie said: served on board the Courier 1959-60 as FN in A/C generator room under ENC Pete Kallas,be happy to hear from anyone that was there at this time. On02/27/03 Don Smith said: Hey Harvey, thanks for the picture. Didn't even know anyone HAD a camera on board. If anyone else has any snapshots from the time I was on (3/70 to 8/72) I would really like to see them. Please email them to me. On02/21/03 Bill Seal said: Hi: just found this site. Aboard 1/60 to 5/61. There were about 25 'twigits' but CRS syndrome keeps me from remembering most. Served w/Sandy Shores, Jim Carpenter, Ken Kester, poor Joe Patterson who tangled with a Collins transmitter and lost, Bob Bonnville, the unforgettable Ed Rafferty, Bob James, Jim Rice, Olson the bos'n and a whole slew of others. It sure was fun. On02/17/03 Dave Newell said: If you didn't get a copy of the last news letter send me an email. I can also send a copy of the mailing list to any crew member that request one as long as your dues are up to date On02/13/03 ronnie jd harvey said: don smith give me a email. On02/11/03 Gary Hozempa said: Hello Gene, I boarded the Courier at the filtration plant in Chicago for a two-week tour back through the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence Seaway to Govenor's Island, NY. I would guess, sometime in the late 1960's On02/07/03 Gene said: Does anyone remember the Courier sailing the Great Lakes and being docked at the Water Filtration Plant in Chicago? On02/07/03 Dave Newell said: The next reunion will be in San Diego, Sept. 03! Gil Riggs is chanting at the bit to get the ball rolling. All the details will be in the news letter that I hope gets in the mail next week. Its done but not in the printer. Dave On02/06/03 Bob Lowe said: A pleasant surprise to see this website. I served on the Courier from March through September 1970 as a SA. I joined the Courier in Curtis Bay while she was in dry dock. As we got underway, I recall that cases of beer were loaded into the Damage Controlmen's shack. While underway, each of us were given 2 cans of beer. Some got sick (we had spaghetti). When we got to Yorktown, I recall that we ran into the pier leaving white paint on the dock. I also recall going to Philadelphia Shipyards where we 'manned the rail' and no one paid attention to us! I will always remember getting paid in cash by the QM who had a loaded .45 gun next to him and then playing blackjack or poker on the fantail. I also remember that a FN got busted to FA or FR because he went on leave without permission. He got caught because he gave to the USCG Relief Society and the bosun's mate couldn't find him to give him his card. I also remember that we took on a crewmember in Philadelphia who promptly land in his rack (unpermitted) and smoked a joint. The crew turned him in immediately and we never saw him again. I had a great time on the Courier and recall that all the NCO's and officers were great. When I was stationed in SEA flying Phantoms, I went to the Phillipines and had a wooden plaque made depicting the Courier. I'd love to locate a picture suitable for framing. Thanks. Bob Lowe P.S. Anybody heard of Larry Marcus, another reservist who I went to boot camp w/ at Cape May who was stationed w/ me on the Courier. On02/05/03 Don Smith said: On the Courier from 3/70 to 8/72. Spent most of my time in the engine room. If you were there with me...you'd remember! I'd like to hear from old shipmates and would also like to know where the Courier is (if anywhere). On01/13/03 Bill Sage said: On Courier 3/55 to 3/57. My name was lost from Freds directory. e-mail -- billsage@phonet.com On11/11/02 Harold Cogburn said: New e-mail address On11/01/02 Bob Haldi said: Great reunion in Rhodes. All thanks to Dave and Marcia for all their hard work. On10/23/02 Jim Carter said: What an absolutely wonderful trip! Dave and Marcia outdid themselves! On10/08/02 Dave Newell said: I wish you all could join us in Rhodes. Marcia and I are leaving tomorrow at Oh dark 30 (4.30 AM) and should be on the Island of Rhodes early on the 10th. We will try to keep you posted from the Island. We are very excited to be hosting this reunion which is the 50th anniversary of the ship sailing into Rhodes harbor. Dave Newell On09/25/02 Steve Hunter said: Would like to hear from any of Courier shipmates. On09/22/02 Steve Hunter said: Steve Hunter, RMC(Ret.) Would like to hear from any old shipmates. On09/04/02 Gary Hozempa said: It’s sure nice to read about some of the people who served on the Courier. I was a permanent party reservist straight out of boot camp, still wet behind the ears, serving active duty from May 67 through August 67. Her mission then was reservist training, designated WTR410. I came aboard in Buffalo, NY and disembarked on RELAD in Portland, ME after touring most of the major cities on the Great Lakes. We would take the local reserve units on board for two weeks of training. It was a long-hot summer of racial unrest in each city we visited from Detroit to Milwaukee. I recall when in Milwaukee we were confined to the ship due to a town curfew during the rioting. The OM brought the whole party to us on board from the local USO. There are so many great recollections. I can recall an exciting trip through the St. Lawrence Seaway, stopping in Montreal for a week to conduct shipboard tours at Expo 67. Fishing for shark off the fantail in Bar Harbor. And hauling the permanent party’s automobiles up out of the forward hold when we made port. Being so sick on galley duty after a night on the town in Buffalo. I couldn’t make it to the head and barfed down the ladder to the engine room in desperation. Yeah Jerry, after almost 35 years I now confess. I did it! From my recollections, it sounds like it was all fun. But, the work was hard, the watches long and the experience was so rewarding. In a way, I regret that my career track didn’t take me active. Have an enjoyable reunion in Rhodes. On09/02/02 Bob Haldi said: To Jim Carter - You can get a list from Dave Newell. I understand there are 40 something attendees, including my wife and I. On 07/27/02 Jim Carter said: The reunion on Rhodes is getting closer by the day. Is anyone else but my wife and I going? On 06/18/02 Frank R. Smith said: I am a plank holder of the courier. I served from 1951-1953. I was in Rhodes 1952-1953. I was on the maiden voyage. Frank R. Smith S.N. On 04/29/02 Ken Kramer said: Sailed in Courier, second ship 1954/1956 SN/QM3. Great friends, Bruce House and Steve Hollister. Great life long friend and Sea Daddy. J.C. Pond QMCM. On 04/27/02 Steve Hunter said: I was stationed on the Courier from 58 to 60, and would like to hear from anyone, boys or gals, shipmates or not, any time, any date. Be nice to chew the fat and talk about old times. Smooth sailing... On 04/26/02 Steve Clemmons said: I was stationed on the Courier from 62 to 64. It was great duty. I have many good memories. On 04/13/02 Duke Dyson said: Phyllis, I need your e-mail address. On 03/27/02 James D Dyson FN said: Pete Kallas I served on the Courier with you in 60-61.Worked in generator room.remember Charles Kraft,Harvey Irby and Pop.Would like to hear from you and anyone else from that era. Duke. On 01/04/02 Dave Newell said: I have been contacted by a few crew members that wanted to verify the Rhodes reunion dates. They are October 11-18 at the Mediterranean Hotel. Contact me at dnewell3@charter.net for any further questions. On 10/23/01 James S. Carter, Jr. said: How are plans for next years reunion on Rhodes going? On 10/17/01 Dave Newell said: It seems that lately I have only bad news to add to the table. Bob E. Bonville Sr. has passed over the bar Oct 14th. The family is having a memorial service in Sebering Fl. Please call 863-385-8511 if you would like to come...re Bonnie Bonville On 09/22/01 Dave Newell said: I was saddened today by a message from Pam Wev who told me of the passing over the bar of her dad the first Captain of the CGC Courier. Captain O.C.B Wev departed on his final voyage 19, September, 2001. We will miss him. On 09/18/01 Bob Ingram said: I was in Rohdes in July 1960 threw June 1962 left that out of my last meshage On 08/28/01 Bob Ingram said: I am Bob Ingram and I was stationed on the loran monitor station on Rohdes spent a lot of time on the Courier and in the Courier club On 08/19/01 Greg Vice said: I was a Fireman in the engine room on the Courier WTR-410 from March 69 thru June 69 in Yorktown, VA. I still have pictures of the Dragon and Peanuts that were painted by the Greeks on the main engine. We sailed the East Coast going from port to port picking up two weekers from Yorktown to New York to play war games, while the regular crew got liberty. Great times and sorry I was discharged in Staten Island, NY while she went on to Expo's 1967 World Fair. On 08/18/01 Bob Haldi said: Recently a retired naval officer I know told me he had read an article on the Courier in the 'Retired Officers Magazine' or a similar publication. Can anyone confirm it or provide the info so we can obtain a copy? I served aboard from November 1958 to August 1961. On 08/17/01 Gary Hodge said: When I was a fireman on the Cutter Chincotegue in 1957 a transfer came in for the Courier. I wanted it bad but another fireman was sent named Robinette. Any one know what ever happened to him? Always wondered. On 08/17/01 bob marriott said: I was on courier jan 1952 to oct 1953 plank owner would like to correct my email address. bobmarriott2000@aol.com On 08/11/01 Dave Gibson said: ET2 I was onboard the Courier from Nov 55 to Jun 57 On 08/02/01 Steve Hunter said: Just connected to Fred's Place and saw comments from some of my old buddies, boys & gals. Living in Sun City Center, FL and enjoying retirement. Would like to hear from any old shipmates or anyone who would care to correspond and discuss our varied experiences of the good old days? Smooth sailing to 'you-all'...SOH On 08/02/01 Julianne Kallas said: Hi! This is Pete Kallas' daugher, Julianne. I'd love to hear From any Courier kids or teachers at the school we had. We were there between 55-61. On 07/31/01 Terry Horning said: Terry Horning EN-3, served aboard 57-59...great memories..hope to see Courier Boys in the future...Greece a possibility On 07/30/01 Paul McKenna, YNC, 60-64 said: Check out The Retired Officer Magazine, August 2001. There's an article about COURIER's part in the Korean War with photos of a baloon launch and two guys in the transmitter room. Which two of you 'old timers' will own up to 'posing' for that photo? On 07/27/01 Bill Sage said: Change in e-mail provider. Hope to see all of you in Rhodes in 2002. On 07/27/01 Capt. Wev's daughter said: Those who served in the Courier in the early days might be interested to know that my father, O.C.B. Wev is in the VA hospital in Richmond, VA. He has been hale and hearty well into his 94th year, but now appears to be failing. I have many happy memories of our time in Greece, and am pleased that in recent years my father has been more willing to talk about his career, especially WWII. I know he would be very happy to hear from any Courier shipmates. VA Hospital address is: 1201 Broadrock Blvd., Richmond, VA 23249. Thanks, Pam Wev On 07/09/01 Jim Miotke said: Good to see a lot of the guys are still keeping in touch. I've been teaching PC usage and writing (5 books). Not sure if I'll make it to Rhodes. Haven't heard anything here from: Ted Finch, Jason Hall, Jim Turley, Hadfield ET1, or Fred Kester. Some of you may remember Lloyd Bang, the CS2 who got killed in the motorbike accident. Lloyd's daughter, Leslie, (now 42) is living in Vancouver, B.C. A widow with an 8 year old boy. She looks a lot like her Pop and is a sweet lady. Beautiful, sensitive and still curious about the Dad she never met. I see her every few years. Litsa, her mother, is living in NYC and has had some serious health problems. P.S. My email address is correct NOW. On 06/17/01 Herbert Parkin said: It was a pleasant supprise to see a message posted from Pete Kallas. He was a great shipmate and I hope this is not the last time we hear from him. I see you are mooching computer time from Wendy, Pete. Hope your health is good and we see you at the reunion in Rhodes. Take care, buddy!! On 06/16/01 Peter Kallas said: Hi Dave Newall. This is Pete Kallas. I was thinking of you and thought I'd say hi to you and all of my shipmates. Hope you and you're family are doing well. Best to all of you. Pete On 05/23/01 Harold Cogburn said: New e-mail address On 05/19/01 Dave Newell said: Marcia and I are enjoying Rhodes as I write this from an internet cafe near our hotel. We have set up the reunion next October 2002 at the Mediteranian Hotel right next to the Roses Casino (was the Roses Hotel) details later.use marcianew@aol.com until the 30th of May Dave On 04/03/01 Bill(Red) Bowman said: Hi All, I was on the Courier 60-61,Visited Rhodes in 97,big change. Love to hear from any old Friends. EN2. On 04/02/01 Robert B. Lynn said: Searching for some Courier boys. Shipmates during 1956-58. Dan Schuler BM2/BM1, Al Motter EN2, Thurman 'Candy' House BM1. Robert B. Lynn CWO4 ENG USCG (Ret). On 03/26/01 Lynn said: Courier Boy 11/56 (FnEn) to 6/58 (En2), Retired 5/76 Cwo4 ENG. Anyone ever hear from Al Motter En2? On 03/15/01 Dave Loose SN said: Served on board from Jul.'61 to Jul.'63. Was 18&19 years old. Would love to see more of you in Rhodes 2002! On 03/12/01 Darwin Bishop said: 3/12/01 Darwin Bishop(Bish)BM2-On board '53-'54.Like to hear from some of the old guys still around. Anyone remember the BFA Assoc. and the great Meetings at 'Humboldts' in the old city? djbeee@webtv.net On 02/25/01 Paul McKenna said: For those aboard in late 50s - early 60s: ENC Bob 'Snake' Smith passed over the bar on 02/04/01. His passing was reported on the Bulletin Board by his son, RMC (Ret) Bob Smith II, who was administered the oath of enlistment on the flight deck of COURIER. Fair winds and following seas, Snake. On 01/26/01 Jerry Edwards said: Sorry but I need to correct my time on the Courier from Dec. 1960 to March 1961, to Dec. 1959 to March 1961. On 01/24/01 Michael Gillin said: Stationed on the Courier March 69 at Base St George Staten Island New York On 01/21/01 Jerry Edwards said: I was on the courier from Dec. 1960 to March 1961. Had a ball. On 11/30/00 ray kirschner said: new e mail address raymond.kirschner@verizon.net On 11/15/00 Dave Newell said: We will be having a reunion in Rhodes probably in Oct. 2002. So drop your socks and get your passports as we intend to be sipping beer at the Elli and talking to bill. On 09/08/00 Luis M. Lopez said: Just got back from Tennessi,enjoyed the 2000 Reunion.Hope to see you all in Rhodes next time. Yasso all; Luis Lopez On 08/07/00 travis perkins said: there 62 64 ET, anyone ever hear of jack lane again? hello bob witt and Alred On 08/03/00 James Carter said: I served on the original crew of the Courier and remained onboard until spring 1954. Would like to hear from some of original crew. On 07/21/00 robert marriott et3 said: i was in the coast guard from 1951-54 when thecourier was commissioned iwas on the shakedown cruse on to rhodes greese we were broadcasting for the voice of america intrested in contact from any members of the original crew or any ex crew members On 05/30/00 em3 harvey said: I was in coast guard 69-73 on courier 70-72 station in yorktown.has any one seen wild bill lewis from eastern shore virginia.was on courier for 2 days when it ran head on with the navy ship1970 on way to great lakes next year went on southern cruise to train reserves. On 04/15/00 ray kirschner said: Ray Kirschner new e-mail address On 02/06/00 BOB WITT said: Was aboard Courier 62-64, ET-1/2 I see Alred,White,And Hodge below that I remeber, other names come to mind,Perkins,Lane,Weisman,Beasley,Grady,Norton, etc Had some good times then. Live in Harriman,Tenn now, also am new grandfather. On 01/12/00 Foggy Overcast said: Foggy here-Well the long awaited return to the States after 21 years in Germany. Working at Fort Belvoir and living in Alexandria now until I throw in the towel for good. My new email is: overcast@hqda.army.mil until I get my home computor set up. See you all at the Reunion. On 01/08/00 Joe Sullivan said: Hi-I'm Joe Sullivan. I was on the Courier as an ET2 from 1952-54. I spent 3 years in the CG and was time well spent as I was in the electronics industry all of my career. I'm now retired and living on Cape Cod. I'll be happy to hear from any of you out there. On 01/03/00 Dave Newell said: If you want a calender go to http://www.coastiecalendar.com/ which is Tom Fletchers web page and he has an order form available On 12/23/99 Bob Haldi (Lt.) said: I was onboard as a reserve officer, November '58 through August '61. Attended the first reunion but have been unable since. I plan on attending the 2000 reunion in Nashville. Sorry I will be unable to see old friends who have passed over the bar, but hope to see those aboard 58-61. I have a copy of the Coast Guard promotion film made with Gregory Peck (16 mm - would be very expensive to duplicate) and a videotape with some pictures I took while in Rhodes and the movie spliced in if anyone is interested - cost of duplicating and mailing. Will try to bring a copy of video with me. Let me know. On 12/06/99 Tom Fletcher said: The Courier is featured in Sept 2000, Coast Guard in Action Calendar On 10/22/99 Lloyd Parsly TA said: This was my first unit of many, She was a Reserve Training Unit, and I wasn't a reserve. First nite was spent in Reserve Berthing, reported in at 2140, while settling 2200 came and that was one dark berthing area, and found in the morning light switches were round, if it would have worked at all. Wasn't there long, following morning was the icing on the cake. I enjoyed WTR410. Slow in moving but so are 44's, and 180's. Too many years have passed to remember names, but not many bad memories. I was there from 01 Jan 72 till Jun of 72, when shipped back from Miami for Presidents conventions, I was also one selected for RONTWO cruise. Very interesting ship and History rich, remember snowball fights with yardbirds at Curtis Bay Yard. On 04/05/99 David Sluyter said: I was on the Courier from Oct 69 til Feb 70 as QM1. Tom Cook or Guy Vicino, are you guys out there? To Lyn Nicholson, I was on the Chilula with you in 67. On 10/21/98 Dave Newell said: If you are a Courier crew member or are looking for a Courier crew member. Please leave a message. we all would like to hear from you. 73 Dave On 10/01/98 T.R. (Dick) Sharron said: Hi all Just found this site. I was onboard 60-62 as an ET2. I jumped from Radio New Orleans to the space race at in 63 and have lost touch with all my old shipmates. On 09/24/98 Tom Schafer said: Tom Schafer ET2/1 (57-59) sends for Bill Patton DC1/C (55-56) who is not online: He would like to have any old shipmates call him here in New Orleans at 504-392-0736. He is legally blind and pretty much housebound. On 06/01/98 Harold Cogburn said: Lost a dear friend. JoAnn Miller passed away May 22nd after an illness of several months. Stan's E-Mail ladd262@aol.com On 05/29/98 H.Cogburn said: Served as HM1 1957-59. Hi to all shipmates. Hope to see you at the reunion in Sep. On 05/07/98 Ray Kirschner said: Served aboard 1958-1960 Was Qm! would lihe to say Hi to all fellow ship mates On 04/30/98 Luis M. Lopez said: Hi, I want to say hello to all my ex shipmates who served with me from 1958 to 1961. I have being living in Puerto Rico since my retirement in 1974. On 04/27/98 Litza Brown said: I am looking forward to meeting those of you who were shipmates of my deceased father Robert 'Stash' Brayman EN2 from early 60's!! Turns out, I got to 'chat' on the quarterdeck with a few and are planning meetings!! On another note, if you are as excited about the reunion as I, you might wanna check out the hotel website http://emporium.turnpike.net/~ntravel/vabeach/resort.htm Also you gotta check out some other Virginia Beach area shopping and attraction websites!! Already planning our 'vaca'!! Hope to see you all there!! On 04/06/98 Jerome(Jerry)Koenig said: 4/6/98,CWO(ret) Jerry Koenig aboard as QMC from 9/65 to 2/68. Real good bunch of hard working CPO's on board. Enjoying retired life in Monterey, CA. Plan to make reunion. On 04/01/98 Jim Madden said: DC3, 63 64, Made return trip to Yorktown. On 03/28/98 ROBERT 'CAL'CASALE said: I was on board 7/54-7/56 as RM1. I see some familiar names here. Herb Parkins, Ed Brusstar, etc. Expect to see you all at the next reunion at Virginia Beach in Sept. On 03/08/98 Raymond White said: To Al Hodge, my wife and I appreciate your quick responce the day our son drank the cup of kersene. I don't know if you remember the incident, but when you arrived on the scene, you jumped out of the van before it stopped rolling and it hit a tree as you were going up the steps of the house. No damage done to our son or the vehicle but we never did find one of his shoes.Thanks again. On 03/08/98 Albert S. Hodge Jr. said: Served on the Courier from 1960-1964 asa HM,retired Jul 80,became director of a radiology at a local hospital. Still going strong on ham radio Wd5cfc. Wife is Maria, daughter Ellen, and son Albert III. Everyone is living outside of New Orleans. On 03/07/98 Bill Sage said: Served on Courier March '55 thru March '57 as ET2. On 02/21/98 Raymond White said: Trying to locate Bill Richardson and Steve Clemmons 62-64 era. Both last seen (by me) on Governors Island in 75 On 01/27/98 Marcia Newell said: Sure would be nice to have some of the printable? stories from the Courier Days for the reunion. I would put them into some readable form if you all would like to put them down on Paper, E-mail etc. Snail Mail to PO Box 1319, Pepperell, MA 01463 On 01/26/98 Bob Bonville Sr. CWO3 Ret said: Who were the wise gduys that sawed the handlebar off on Spiros bike . I wonder if it were on purpose that they sawed the handlebar on the good arm side!!! On 01/24/98 Raymond White said: Tried to get through to Fred Haney but couldn't get delivery. Anyone remember the night we pulled the sub off the rocks by the Old City? And the mailman falling through the boom after the radiation burned all the wood out of it, leaving the paint and rings? Those were good times. On 01/15/98 Bob Bonville said: CWO3 Bob Bonville Courier 59-60. Does anyone know whatever happened to Bob Taylor. RedHead made ETC about 60 while iRhodos. On 12/12/97 R.V. Alred said: Richard Alred, cwo-3 Ret. served aboard the COURIER 62-64. Brought her home. I retired 1980-went to sea 15 more years with the Merchant Marine before finally swallowing the anchor.Have many great memories. I attended the first reunion and plan to make the next. On 11/02/97 RAYMOND WHITE said: Served aboard as ET2/ET1 62-64 Haven't been able to make a reunion yet but will be at the next one baring any unforseen problems. On 10/09/97 Litza Brown (Brayman) said: Thank you to those, so far, who have replied to my request. My dad was quite a person whom I very much would have wanted to know by things I am learning. Please keep up the e-mail. Special thanks to Mr. Newell for sending me the Courier Association packet. I was so absorbed, it was almost like I stepped back in time. Still, anyone knowing EN2 Robert Brayman in the late 50's and 63-64 please contact me!! He was killed overseas in '64 leaving 2 small children at the time. We're grown now, followed in his footsteps and served or are serving in the Coast Guard today. Isn't the Coast Guard such a great family??? I do!!! On 10/04/97 Jim Miotke said: Retired June '74. Good years in a good outfit. On 10/02/97 Litza Brown (Brayman) said: Am searching for my roots and would like tell my 13 year old son about the Grandfather he will never get to know. Any of Robert Brayman's shipmates of 63-64 in Rhodes, Greece - Please contact me. He was an EN back then. It would help me understand who I am too!! I was only 1 when his life tragically ended in '64. My mom tells me that I have his eyes!! Can you help me?? Would love to sit & talk about him!! Would make my life complete!! Both of his kids have served or are serving in the Coast Guard!! On 08/28/97 Donald K. Robinson said: I was on the Courier when she was a Reserve Training Cutter operating out of Yorktown, VA. I was a brand new CWO2 (BOSN) serving as the first lieutenant. Was on her from Sep '70 until decommissioning. On 08/21/97 Cdr. Francis Harrell (Ret) said: Cdr. Francis Harrell here. Was on the Courier in Rhodes, 57 to 59. ET-2 at the time. I have many fond memories of the Island and the Courier crew. Would like to keep in touch. On 07/15/97 James (Foggy) Overcast overcast@hq.1perscom.heidelberg.army.mil) said: Served on board 59 to 64 while in Rhodes. Had some great times. On 07/14/97 Herbert Parkin said: I served onboard as ETC from August 1953 to August 1956. It was a great tour of duty. I returned to the Island several times from 65 to 69 whiles attached to COMMEDSEC in Naples, It. It was nice to see some of the people we knew there, but it was sad to see the changes that had taken place. Would be nice to hear from old shipmates. On 06/03/97 Richard Zaremba CWO3 Mat. retired said: Was a reserve CWO2 on board when she was hit underway in Thimble Shoal channel, We where going to the Great Lakes for summer Training. Still have pictures of the damage to the bow And a Navy story that was written for Davy Jones Locker (NAVEL TRAINING BULLETIN) FALL 1971 I was with the ORTUG unit, Still have a list of ships personal and all the reserve running mates, plus hand out with ships history and picture. On 05/19/97 Ed Brusstar said: Went onboard 1 Sep-51, prior to commission-sent to VOA facilities in Munich, Germany for 6 weeks training. After shake-down in the Carribean area, sailed to Rhodes, via Tangiers - Naples and Pireaus. Last original plank-owner to leave ship in Dec.1995. On 05/02/97 MKCS Bob Brayman, Jr. said: My dad served on her as an EN while in Rhodesduring 58-59? and 62-64 when he crossed the bar.Both of his kids have served or currently serving. On 04/29/97 JIM MORRIS,MKCS(RET) said: Served aboard 1969 to Decommisioning in 72. On 03/22/97 Wayne Ayers said: On board at Yorktown, VA about 66-68. Hi Russ - sorry I haven't been in touch for awhile. Just got back online after about 6 months off. On 01/28/97 Carl Hogan said: Hi - RM1 Carl Hogan.......stationed onboard On 01/04/97 Ron Jones said: I was part of the caretaker crew in Yorktown after the Courier was decom. On board the end of 72 and was the last to go over the rail as she was towed away to the James River fleet in Feb 73. I would like to find others who were there playing monopoly in the ward room. On 12/02/96 Fred Haney said: Anybody here on Courier at Rhodes 1961-64 ?? On 12/01/96 Russell Tipton said: On board 3/67 - 8/69 On 11/24/96 Lyn E. Nicholson said: Aboard 1963/64. Great Duty. There is a Courier Assn. Info can be obtained from Dave Newell, P. O. Box 1319, Peperell MA., 01463-3319. Go to top Copyright 2007 Military Advantage, Inc.