OLD Reunion Hall Table for:
USCGC Cowslip
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On 01/30/08 Stephen Triano
said:
Greetings to all Coast Guard veterans. I am sad to report that my uncle, Frank Cizin EN1
1948-'51 passed away this morning at 0230hrs at his son's home in Massapequa NY. His memories of his
times on the CGC Cowslip were always bright and he had many funny and interesting stories to share
through the years. He always looked forward to the reunions in Portland and held his shipmates in
high regard. If anyone has any stories they would like to share regarding my uncle or the times on
the Cowslip during those years please email me. Regards, Steve Triano
On 08/09/07 Wayne Rowland
said:
I was on Cowslip with Frenchy Fecteau during 1968 and 69. i was an FN and mutualed to VA.
I now live near Seattle and went to the final Decon of the Cawslip a coupla of years ago in Astoria
OR. It was a sad and rainy day :(
On 04/07/07 Rick Sypher
said:
Was on the Cowslip 69-70, came on as an SN left as BM3, was boom operator trained by
Frenchy Feteau(spelling ??) anybody serve in S. Portland on the Cowslip then??
On 01/05/07 Dom
said:
Hi Dickey, I remember you. Must say I have fond memories of the 'Ole 'No Bull Bartender'.
Wonder if my boomshack art lived to decom. I wish I could say I miss Astoria. Good times
remembered.
Lizard sends............
On 12/25/06 Jodi Dickey
said:
Spent time on Cowslip from Nov 96-Jan 99. Was on during the collision and came out to help
kick butt at 98 TSTA/REFTRA. on deck force and had 'DICK' on back of hat...would love to hear from
former shipmates
On 11/28/06 Bob Agnew
said:
Transferred to Cowslip from Castlerock as EMO 1970-1971.
On 11/19/06 David Humphrey
said:
Onboard the Cowslip from 1985 to 1987 serving as a MK3 for Layton Mcphail and John
Obelander. See alot of names I recognize. If you want shoot me an email anytime. Would like to hear
from some old crew.
On 11/01/06 Tony Sullivan
said:
well hello MK2 Ski and 'MR MONTANA'. Its FN Sullivan from way back when. hows life
treating you guys? I will email you at your address listed soon.
On02/12/06 Tom Stachowski
said:
I served on the Cowslip from '88-'90 as an MK2. We had a great crew. I see Mr. Gladdish and
Mr. Bruins have been on this chat page and would like to say Hi. I would like to keep in touch with
any former crew. It's been a long time.
On01/03/06 Ron Treisch
said:
Hello, looking for Lonnie Freeman if any body knows his where abouts. Served with him on
the Spar in maine then he went to the cowslip. (94-96)
On09/11/05 al
wolcott
said:
hi out there, my name is al wolcott. i served on the cowslip in 1959 i was an engineman.
just wondered if anyone remembers me. let me know. thanks
On08/29/05
Jeromy 'Fester' Adams
said:
Served aboard 'The No-Bull Bartender From 96-98. Went by 'Fester'. Looking for shipmates,
preferrably those who went on to make millions of dollars and need someone to give it to. No matter
your financial outcome, write me if you get time. Was there for the Ever Grade Collision. Anybody
out there?
On08/20/05 pat stanley
said:
was fs2 with hanna & bruce layton ret as fsc with 13.5 years afloat hi tom,
On04/21/05 roger gladdish,MKC
said:
something to the effect of 'someone will have to go out and cut the lines on the floating
drydock if it got too bad' YEAH RIGHT, only a deckie would believe it....hope ya like your new job
cya 'round
On04/20/05 MKC Floyd Bruins
said:
Roger, glad to see I'm not the only one telling the Delta marine yard story. It's the
worst I've ever suffered. How about the night hurricane Hugo came through? Wasn't that fun. I
seem to remember something about us being able to save the cutter if it rolled over in the
drydock.
On02/24/05 David Van Clief
said:
Hello Michael Hunt II. I was on the COWSLIP when your dad was the CO (1985). I'm
stationed at ISC Portsmouth (Worklife Staff). Please pass my number to your dad. I would love to
speak with him (757-686-4032).
On02/05/05 Pete Jewett
said:
Just updating my e-mail address. A reply to the messaage below, yes, I remember your dad.
He was the XO when I left to go to A-school. Is he still serving? Let's hear it from the 80's crew!
Where are you guy's?
On02/02/05 Michael Hunt II
said:
Roger Gladdish and any one else who served on the CGC Cowslip in the late 80's; Do you
remember who Michael L. Hunt was? I'm his son and I just thought he might like to talk to you guys.
Thank you all for serving in the US Coast Guard! You are all heroes, every last one of you!
On01/30/05 Roger Gladdish
said:
Was on Cowslip in 89-92 as MK2. met ship in Delta marine shipyard(if ya can call it that)
for an 8.5 week drydock that turned into 8.5 months and a tow job to Baltimore to get everything
fixed that delta screwed up. Saying through the yard was ' ITS ONLY TEMPORARY' some good time on her
though.
On11/11/04 Keith Christ
said:
I was aboard 52-56 and stationed in South Portland, Maine. Feel free to e-mail me.
On09/08/04 John Schoen
said:
I came to the Cowslip for about a month in 1952 out of boot camp. At the time I had never
dated a girl, had a drink, been away from home on my own, or been on a ship that big. I survived
the social adjustment by being tapped for radio school. My chief memory of the buoy tender welldeck
was that everything weighed at least 600 pounds and could crush you in an instant. 'Slack 'ur
main!'
On07/27/04 Shelley Bandomir-Drisko
said:
Served on the Cowslip 95-96 as an FN in Main Prop - left in Aug. 96 for MK school. Feel
free to e-mail me.
On06/22/04 Wes Splettstoesser
said:
A reminder to all Members: Portland, Maine Cutterman’s Association Annual Business
Meeting to take place on August 7, 2004 at the US Coast Guard Base South Portland, Maine. More
information contact Wes Splettstoesser / Secretary at wesspletts@msn.com
On03/17/04 Ed Amoroso
said:
Hey everyone, served on the Cowsilp from late 98- 00 as a QM. Met a lot a great people
there and would love to get in touch with them to catch up. Feel free to e-mail me.
On02/18/04 Frank Cizin
said:
Served aboard CGC Cowslip from Oct.48 to Aug. 51 at South Portland, Maine. Came aboard
from boot camp as FA and left as EN1. I want to say Hi to my old shipmates.
On12/27/03 Todd James
said:
Served aboard COWSLIP from 95-96; would love to hear from old shipmates.
On09/04/03 Robert Boucher
said:
Was on board Cowslip from DEC 85 to June 88. Great time and great memories of my time
there. Changed a bit since then, but still like to hear from old friends and see them when I can.
Drop me a line sometime. I'm now at Station Freeport, TX. Take care. I'm on global.
On08/28/03 Rob Nakama
said:
Was aboard from August 1990 to July 1994. Reported as an SA and left as an EM3. Now an LT
and still in Portsmouth.
On07/07/03 CWO D. Lloyd
said:
Was on board 86 to 89 as DC1 retired in 96 as CWO. Would like to hear from the old
crew.
On05/16/03 John Oscar
said:
Served aboard 66-67 as an FA and FN and again 69-70 as an EN3 and EN2. Good ship, good
crew. Would like to hear from any old shipmates.
On10/25/02 Bill
Roy
said:
I was onboard the Cowslip from 1960 til 1962 Stationed in So. Portland, Me
On05/04/02 Richard Spinney
said:
I reported to Cowslip August 1967 as a lowly SA. Made SN and then went to QM school
Summer 1968. I served aboard with Steve 'Doc' Juntenen, SN Harvey DC1 Splettstoesser, among others.
On 03/25/02 Richard C. Bigelow, SO1
said:
Again a new email. Looking forward to Portland Cutterman's Reunion in August 2002.
On 12/16/01 E. L. Olson, BOSN3
said:
Change that decom date to @30 Sep 02.
On 12/12/01 Pete Jewett
said:
I served on the Cowslip from 85-87. Had some of the best and most memorable times while
stationed aboard.Drop me a line anytime.Thanks.
On 08/01/01 John Babula
said:
I was a member of the re-commissioning crew back in 1981. I took the Sassafras to Hawaii
from Governors Island, and then I picked up the Cowslip at Curtis Bay. I was a SN back then, now
I'm computer network technician. It's good to hear there is still some life in her; does anyone
know what they will be doing with the ship in Nigeria? Any shipmates from those days drop me an
email at johnbabula@yahoo.com
On 07/28/01 E. L. Olson, BOSN3
said:
COWSLIP is scheduled to be decommissioned on 28 September 2001 at Astoria, OR. The ship
will be delivered to CG Base in San Pedro, CA for further transfer to Nigeria.
On 06/15/01 Wes Splettstoesser
said:
PORTLAND, MAINE CUTTERMAN’S ASSN. P.O. Box 15172 Portland, Maine 04112 NOTICE OF ANNUAL
BUSINESS MEETING 1300 HOURS – SATURDAY - AUGUST 4TH, 2001 AT THE RUSTY SCUPPER CLUB U.S. COAST
GUARD BASE 259 HIGH STREET SOUTH PORTLAND, ME THE MEETING WILL BE FOLLOWED WITH AN OUTSIDE BBQ
AT 1400 HOURS It is requested that you Respond by July 31st for Planning Purposes Write, Call or
Fax and Leave Message With Mike Monroe Tel: 207-767-4007 / Fax: 207-799-2571 Email:
Cuttermans@aol.com Support Your Association By Bringing Your Year 2001 Annual Dues Up To
Date Only $10.00
On 06/11/01 Howard Lazar
said:
I served on the Cowslip October 1964 through March 1966. ET-3. One 'interesting' trip
was to Charleston, SC for drydock and underway training with the Navy. On the return trip, we ran
into one NEARLY perfect storm. Fifty foot swells. Shipped green sea, lost all power for some
hours. Finally got the bow thruster working so we could head into the seas. Eventually got the
mains back, continued on our way under engine room control. Bridge controls were burned out. We
met the Laurel in Baltimore. she was on her way tothe yards, so we scavenged parts off her. We
were then fully operational. Left about 4 feet of snow in Portland, found 1/4 inch of snow and
balmy temperatures (30 degrees) in Charleston that paralyzed the city. Any old shipmates out
there?
On 01/24/01 Robert Nichols
said:
I am looking for anyone who knew my dad (Robert C Nichols) during his tour on the Cowslip
(late 50's or so) and has a story or two about him. Thanks
On 01/15/01 Walt MacLeod
said:
Whoops, getting senile. Dates on Cowslip were 1946-1947. Was aboard Sorrel 1947-49 and
Unimak late 1949 before discharge
On 01/15/01 Walt MacLeod (aka)
said:
Great surprise hearing of my old ship, the 'Cowslip' - I was the only radio op aboard
'tween 1951-52, bagging coal, standing wheel watch, and scraping buoys. Loved every minute (now
that I look back on it).
On 10/29/00 Ralph Evora
said:
Does anyone remember the BMC on board in 55-56 He had a red pontiac and drank plenty of
wine.
On 09/06/00 Happy ex-costie
said:
Does anyone have any information on when the Cowslip will be decommissioned or when a
reunion will be scheduled for the Cowslip. Thanks for any information.
On 08/09/00 Mark Van Over
said:
I was the HM2 when we traded the Madrona. Good memories including being tossed into
Baltimore Harbor at morning colors (just before I started terminal leave)
On 05/04/00 Wes Splettstoesser
said:
CUTTERMAN’S ASSN. P.O. Box 15172 Portland, Maine 04112 NOTICE OF ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING
1300 HOURS – SATURDAY - AUGUST 5TH AT THE RUSTY SCUPPER CLUB U.S. COAST GUARD BASE 259 HIGH STREET
SOUTH PORTLAND, ME THE MEETING WILL BE FOLLOWED WITH AN OUTSIDE BBQ AT 1400 HOURS It is requested
that you Respond by July 31 st for Planning Purposes Write, Call or Fax and Leave Message With Mike
Monroe/Secretary Tel: 207-767-4007 / Fax: 207-799-2571 Email: Cuttermans@aol.com
On 04/25/00 marvin redondo
said:
to all those guys that served with me on the cowpig whats up if you remenber me e-mail
served 1987 in portsmith
On 04/15/00 Ernest Jenkins
said:
I was on Madrona when we picked up the Cowslip from SLEP. Boy, was it something! I was
on there with Maultsby, Oberlander, and Stiles. What a crew!
On 03/19/00 george parker
said:
was on board 1-18-65 to6-27-66 sn/bm to bm3
On 03/03/00 PAUL MAULTSBY
said:
I WAS ONE OF THE ORIGINALS TO BRING HER TO PORTSMOUTH, VA. MANY GREAT MEMORIES ON THIS
ONE EVEN WHEN ANCHORED FAST JUST OFF THE PIER.
On 02/29/00 Frank Cizin
said:
My new E-mail address is k2xk@surferz.net
On 01/19/00 Richard Bigelow
said:
again a new email. dickjune@netzero.net
On 10/18/99 Floyd Bruins
said:
Just surfing through to see if anyone I know has been by.
On 10/03/99 terry
said:
Does any one know when the 'COWPIG' will be decommisioned?
On 08/01/99 Floyd
said:
just browsing
On 07/03/99 Richard Bigelow, SO1
said:
My new email is dickjune@qwestinternet.net
On 06/26/99 floyd
said:
x
On 06/09/99 QM2 Ed Amoroso
said:
Well the Cowslip's summer started out with a bang as she retained her title as best bouy
tender in the 11th and 13th Districts. Her crew won the Golden Swivel and displays it proudly. We
also seen some old friends in Newport, Oregon for Loyalty Days. As always that was a fun filled
event. We will also take part in Rose Fest in Portland, Oregon this weekend. Dont worry we still
work buoy's in between all this PR.
On 06/01/99 Floyd Bruins
said:
I started out my career on the Cowslip in 1988 as an FA. I enjoyed my tour there in
Portsmouth, VA. I'm now MK1 on the cutter Woodrush in Sitka, AK. My most memorable experience
aboard the Cowslip was the reefer fire in the shipyards down in Wilmington, NC. Talk about a low
bid.
On 05/17/99 James DiGriz
said:
I was a small furry animal onboard the Cow in '81.Just wanted to thank Sal 'Sid' D'Addezio
for all the snacks.
On 03/25/99 Sal D'Addezio
said:
I would just like to say hello to all my fellow 'SLIPPERS'out there and to ask if anyone
has any info on GM3 Carl 'gunzy malone' Palmer?We were stationed together on the 'old Cow' back in
1982Any info at all would be greatly appreciated. And if Cory 'doc' Hattfield is out there Hey Get
In Touch
On 02/17/99 Al Stiles
said:
XO when we brought her out of SLEP. Just spent the weekend with CWO(ENG) John Oberlander
(let the wookie win) and his new wife. I am now retired in Miami area teaching merchant mariners.
Went on to be CO of SPAR from 90 to 93. The wheel is still displayed in a place of prominence in my
home. Hopefully everyone I served with is still steering a true and straight course.
On 01/28/99 Sal D'Addezio
said:
I was part of the Recommissioning crew in 1982Came to the old girl after sailing the
'SASS' from G.I.to HONONice seeing Mr. Jameson's message he was my bossalongwith MKC Don Ruth
On 01/10/99 Richard Bigelow
said:
Served on Cow Boat from mid 60 to mid 62. Was SO3 and SO2. CO was B.J. Kawalski. On
board for instalation of bow thruster. Had a lot of fun with that on return to So. Portland from
Baltimore. Would like to find John Peabody. He was a Radioman on board and got transfered to
Alaska. Saw him there in 67 but have lost contact.
On 01/01/99 QM3 Ed Amoroso
said:
Cowslip promoted two of it's members with the turn of the new year. SA Todd Benline was
promoted to Seaman and QM3 Tim Martin was promoted to QM2. Congrats to both of you. Also a quick
note to let everyone know my e-mail address changed.
On 11/13/98 Ed Amoroso
said:
Hey everyone, the Cowslip is currently in Astoria, Oregon working Buoys all along the
Oregon and Washington coast, as well as inside the Columbia River. The Cowslip is currently the
oldest buoy tender in the fleet. She is a great ship. I'm stationed on her now. I'm one of her
QM's.
On 08/31/98 Joe Ferreira
said:
Served onboard on Cowslip as the HS2 from '92 to '95. Had the pleasure to break ice and
pickup Cubans in the Florida Straits all in the same year.
On 08/09/98 ROY JAMISON
said:
SERVED AS ENGINEER OFFICER IN COWSLIP FROM 1981 UNTIL SHE WAS DECOMMISSIONED FOR SLEP IN
1983. CO WAS THEN LCDR BILL MCDONOUGH FROM LONG ISLAND NY. REMEMBER SHE HAD THE ONLY WARDROOM ON A
180 WITH A BRICK OVERLAY ON THE AFTER BULKHEAD
On 04/21/98 Frank Cizin
said:
I served aboard the CGC Cowslip at South Portland, Maine from Oct.1948 to my discharge as
EN1, Aug.11,1951.I want to say Hello to all my old shipmates.
On 04/13/98 Tyler Burdick
said:
Served aboard the USCGC Cowslip during WW2 from about Sept of 1944 'til about Dec '44
(memory is hazy) We made a trip to Battle Harbor Canada delivering materials as well as tending to
buoys, etc. Was the only radioman aboard. Good Duty - compared to the Greenland Patrol !
On 03/18/98 James H Macdonald CAPT USCG Ret.
said:
My first sea going command.Was CO in1956 for about 3 years. Some facts about the work
required of her crew while homeported in Portland Main.33 Lighted Buoys, 47 unlighted sound
buoys,224 unlighted metal buoys, 17 spars,32 Daybeacons, 2 minor lights Serviced 1 Lightship and 19
Stations in so doing delivered the following;90,000 gallons diesel oil, 20,000 gallons kerosene,
7,000 gallons gasoline ( in 40 gal drums) 200,000 gallons water, 200 tons coal (in 30 pound burlap
bags carried on each crewmans back-remember Seguin Lightstation 180 steps from waters edge to the
light at a 60 degree incline). It was and stillis a great ship.at the time I was a LT.
On 12/27/97 Tom Flynn
said:
I was XO from Aug 89 to Jun 91. Presently CO CGC GENTIAN.
On 12/12/97 David Gerdes
said:
Served aboard three tours 60-63, 70-72, 86-90. hello to all my old shipmates. drop me a
note.
On 12/06/97 Victor Huck
said:
Hi, I'm Vic Huck Retired CWO. I served on various Portland Cutters from November 1955
through May 1967 and I'm a member of the Portland Maine Cutterman's Association. The Association
has a strong membership of your old shipmates and is planning for it's 4th Reunion this coming
August at Portland, Maine. If you're interested, I can email or snail mail info on this Association
and the upcoming Reunion. Reply to vhuck1@maine.rr.com or to our address at: Cutterman's Assn., PO
Box 15172, Portland, Maine 04112.
On 10/07/97 Dave Newell
said:
I was an ET1 at ERS South Portland and used to take care of the electronics aboard her. I
actually got to got out to sea with her once. It was quite an experience.
On 08/26/97 Clif Meekins
said:
Served on the Cowslip 1986-88 in Portsmuth,Va.
On 08/07/97 Richard J Carlin HMC
said:
I see by the TAPS section that an old shipmate and friend has pastaway AUSTIN LUBBY orIKE
as his shipmates called him.I had the peivelege to serve with in in 1956-1958. AUSTIN LUBBY -IKE-
ENC USCG RET> you will be missed and rmembered.
On 07/20/97 E.Camunas
said:
Stationed 1948-1950 as Em3 1952-1953 as Em1 in Portland, Maine. Attended the 50th
anniversary 16 October 1992 in Portsmouth,VA.
On 06/01/97 Rick Heimlich
said:
Onboard from April 90 to May 92. BM3
On 05/19/97 BM1 Kerry Wagoner
said:
I recommissioned the Cowslip in 1984, homeported then in Portsmouth, VA. Looking for any
old shipmates.
On 05/13/97 RICHARD J CARLIN
said:
FIRST SHIP OUT OF CORPS SCHOOL IN 1956.IT WILL ALWAYS HAVE A SPOT IN MY HEART.PORTLAND ME.
WAS A SAILORS TOWN AND CAPT. J.MacDONALD A GOOD SKIPPER 1956-1958
On 05/01/97 Stan Norman
said:
CO 85-87, retired 93 in Seattle. Hope to see ship on vacation in Oregon this summer.
Delivered ship's ball cap to first CO in Sequim WA on ship's 50th birthday. He's since passed away,
but had great stories to tell...started as a Seaman on the original BEAR.
On 04/27/97 pete Niles
said:
I was the QM1 when Cowslip crossdecked with Iris in 95. Looking for any old shipmates.
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