OLD Reunion Hall Table for:
USCGC Laurel
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On 03/08/08 Ron Wilkins
said:
2008 March update and photos of the CGC LAUREL in Green Cove Springs, Florida have now
been posted here: ( http://usmilnet.com/smf/index.php?topic=11670.msg250576#msg250576). I am told
she is to be used for a live aboard dive and scuba platform in the Bahamas. Enjoy fellow 180 vets.
On 02/17/08 Oliver Curtis
said:
I was on the Laurel 1952-1953.
LT Tardiff was skipper at that time.
BMI Nemi ran the bouy deck.
On 01/22/08 Paul N Ransom
said:
Hello I am looking for anyone who served on the Lural in 1959/1964 with my brother Clyde
Ransom
On 11/16/07 Jim Cushman
said:
Just in case anybody is interested, my e-mail has changed. Should be:
captc@mocinc.biz
On 06/14/07 john manmiller
said:
shipmates can call me at [954}989-7852
On 06/14/07 john mamiller
said:
was on laurel 74-77.looking for john abel,john wood,bruce lesnansky,pat bressnahan,freddie
willis,mike synder,john green,ect
On 04/10/07 Andrew Siwarski
said:
I was on the Laurel from 94-97, served as FN and EM3 while homeported in Mayport, FL. I
have very fond memories of the Laurel and her crew. If anyone would like to catch up, I'd love to
hear from you!
On 01/14/07 Stan
said:
WOW Steve, great photos! Maxine Liberty--what a treat. I recognized a few in the photos,
Ricky Brindza, Kevin Schoen, BM1 Jerry 'Red' Reddinger. Love to hear from more of the crew.
On 01/09/07 CDR Steve Wheeler (Ret.)
said:
I just loaded a bunch of Laurel pictures into the photo album section; I sailed in her
83-85... was part of the crew who relocated the ship from Ketchikan to San Pedro. Still suffering
from culture shock. Enjoy -
On 01/08/07 Angel Delgado
said:
Those of you who knew her, I want to let you know that Heather 'Nicole' Croft passed away a
year ago, this month. She was stationed in the Laurel as a Seaman, sometime between 98-99.
On 12/24/06 Bob D
said:
I'm a Tugboat Capt and while at the dock in Green Cove Springs, Fl in comes the Laurel
under tow. Not sure what she's doing here but being an ex blackhull sailor (Sassafrass) was quite
interested. Anyone want pics (sans stripe) let me know.
On 10/11/06 Connie Mann
said:
My Dad was on the Laurel in 1945. His name: Claude Leon 'Dutch' Johnson. I've got
pictures of Iceland. If anyone remembers my kind father I would love to hear from you.
On07/22/06 BMCS F. W Applegate
said:
I was onboard CGC Laurel 1974-1975. We rode her through the Panama Canal to San Diego
traded ships and crew with CGC Bittersweet. The Laurel went to Ketchican, AK and we took the
Bittersweet to the CG Yard Baltimore for Decom/SLEP. That was an execellent voyage, and a
everlasting memory.
On04/29/06 BMC JIM JONES
said:
LES PARRITT WAS ON THE LAUREL IN THE LATE 50'S. HE ASKED ME TO LOOK UP JOE KEMP FOR HIM.
HE WAS A SHIPMATES OF HIS. ANY TAKERS?
On10/13/05 Jason
said:
SS3 Jason Stoker I served on the Laurel from 02/06/1991 to 08/03/1994. I am looking for
Bill Adams he was the SSC and my mentor whie I was there and I would like to get in touch with him.
I would also like to thank all the men on-board durring my stint on the Laurel, it was the best ime
I had while in the srevice and for this I say thanks.
On04/17/05 Bruce
Weatherly
said:
Candase Schmitt, Where are you, Your Father was my boss on the 'LAUREL' 68-70 contact me
for info. 541-258-3444
On04/04/05 Bruce Weatherly
said:
I got on in 68 as an FNEN and got off in 70 as a EN-2, I started when she was home ported
in Rockland, we were then outfitted for oceanagraphic duty in Wash. DC, we made a couple of trips to
Bermuda, we were on the submersible vehicle 'Alvin' salvage off of Bermuda, then we sailed to
Barbados, making stops along the way, Virgin Islands, Peurto Rico, as well as many more places
before reaching Barbados. We were at Barbados for quite some time, I was in the engineroom with 130
degree heat, I went thru a lot of salt tablets, after Barbados we ended up at Atlantic Beach, North
Carolina, we were on the SAR call for the Thordus Prestis, a Norwegian Freighter that was on fire,
we were on that call for a couple of weeks. I was on the motor lifeboat for most of those two weeks,
shuttling crews back and forth and supplies. After settling in at Atlantic Beach, I put in for duty
in Nam, but only got part way there, I spent a year on isolated duty, on Sand Island, part of
Johnston Atoll at the LORAN station, then my last 9 months at two small boat stations in Oregon.
Florence and Winchester Bay. I don't regret a thing and would do it all over again.
On03/27/05 glenn martin
said:
i was assigned to the laurel in 69 for that wonderful bomex cruise, have tried to email
cdr. dave roundy after reading his posting of 6-01-00 but email address is ng, if you are out
there in cyberspace would love to rehash that fine summer. thanks
On
02/18/05 george lewis
said:
Assigned to Laurel in 1967-1968 as a YN2 and have never forgotton the beauty of the Maine
cost when viewed from the sea. The CO , a LCDR, was a former corpsman by the name of Walsh, XO was
George J. Seney, other personnel assigned included Ensign Houle, Ensign Henry Huntington, ET2
MacIntyre, YN1 Phil Champaign, SK! Thompson, BM1 Ed Beal, CS1 Juco, EN1 Ralph Litchenberg, BM3
Adrian Polky, HM1 Dave Willome, CWO Red Shannon, SN Munro, SN Rega, SN Don Decoteau, SN David
Rubenstein, QM1 Windoffer, QM3 Meritt Wright, RM3 Fisher, and CS2 Utorka. If anyone recognizes
any of the above named or knows of anyone else serving during this period, I would appreciate any
information. Thanks.
On10/29/04 Zane Mevey
said:
I was FN to EM2 on Laurel in Ketchikan, AK from Nov. ,75 to Apr ?,77 (when we were
drydocked in Seattle). Carlson, I think I remember. Huber and Barton I do. Also remember
Stretch,Chief West, Chief Unertal (sp), Harrold? McVay and his tall friend Ed?,Gary Ferguson, I can
still see faces but the names aren't there. I Remeber Ed and I shaving are heads on a dare and
threatened with a Captain's mast. Technically I guess it was against regs. to shave your head.
Remember going out on a resuce call mar 77, 50'swells trying to rescue a fishing boat whose bridge
windows had been broken out and engine room was flooding. I remember most everyone being sort of
ill. I drank lots of water and threw up once each hour at the head when I went by on my hourly
rounds on my engine room watch, The memories are there, forgive me for not remembering the names.
On08/18/04 Nelson
said:
I served on the Laurel from '92-'94 and I too was sad to see her decommed in Mayport,
Florida and replaced by the new Juniper class ship. 291 will never be forgotten! 'Buoys 'R'
Us'!
On06/05/04 Jim Thompson
said:
Good to see the names of some I served with on the Laurel. Were'nt those the good ole
days? Would like to hear from you.
On05/20/04 Jerome Carlson
said:
I was RM3 on Laurel late 76 and 77. Worked with RM1 Jim Huber and remember QM3 Bruce
Barton. Long time ago memories fading.
On05/12/04 BILL BAYLISS
said:
great ship-great crew looking for shipmates on her 1960-1964
On
02/23/04 Alicia Magallanes
said:
I was on the Laurel from July 98 to Aug 99.
On11/17/03
Gerald Hall
said:
My name is Gerald Hall, I was on the Laurel from 1970 to 1972, would be great to hear from
anyone who served at that time. In Fort Macon N.C. call me at 727-525-7787
On10/24/03 jim jones
said:
Looking for JOE KEMP, he was on the Laurel in the late 50's with LES PARRITT
On07/02/03 Randy Cooper
said:
Looking to hook up with old friends who served on the laurel in Ketchikan, Alaska
1975-1977
On06/11/03 Kent Stern
said:
Hello it's Kent Stern. I was looking through some pictures and found one of the Laurel and
thought I would check up on the old girl. I was stationed aboard the Laurel from AUG 83 – 85ish. I
had just turned 17 and it was my first ship. I was onboard in Ketchikan, AK. and sailed to LA. The
picture I found was when the main motor failed and we drifted off of southern Mexico until a cutter
could come and get us. I think it was at least four days? I remember the sharks circling the boat.
The last time I saw the Laurel she was in St Thomas. It was strange seeing her so far from Alaska
and the pacific. I’d love to hear from anyone that was on the boat back then. I remember two people
from the posts below Kenneth Ingalls and Stan Richards.
On05/15/03
HM1 Ray A. BRUBAKER
said:
Hi, 'Doc' here, reported aboard from The Yard in Baltimore in '73, homeported @ Ft. Macon
N.C.. Took her through the Panama Canal and traded her for the BITTERSWEET in San Diego in '75.
On02/23/03 Wayne Teeter
said:
Greetings from Ocracoke Island, North Carolina! My name is Wayne Teeter and I am looking
for men who served on the Laurel from 1968 through 1971. I was docked in Morehead City, NC. My
telephone number is (252) 928-4761. Look forward to hearing from you!
On
02/22/03 Rob Bryan
said:
Hello, The 'Laurel' is currently docked in Port Canaveral. It will be renamed the 'Coral
Vision' and the intention is to recommission her as a research and education platform for the Planet
Ocean Society. ( www.planetoceansociety.com ) The refit will not change the boat very much from
the way you knew her. We appreciate the historic value and will preserve that. Please check back
here and the Planet Ocean Society's web site for updates on the progress. Rob Bryan
On12/02/02 Mike Langston
said:
I was SK2/1 in Ketchikan, AK and was onboard when the ship moved to Terminal Island, CA
between 6/82 to 11/85. I hope life has been good to all of you and you are doing well.
On11/05/02 Jerry Bolin
said:
I was a quatermaster striker seaman 1st on the Laurel 1952 to 1954. I would like to speak
with any shipmates out there!
On06/06/02 Smokey
said:
Laurel is in a shipyard in St Aug Fl. She is starting a new life.
On05/25/02 ed frekey
said:
was on the Laurel from Apr97-Spt98
On 01/14/02 Eli Tollinchi
said:
Served on Laurel as a Fs3 and Fs2, Now recruiting in Miami, hello to all the shipmates
(1995-1997)
On 01/02/02 Carletta Gilkision Passo
said:
Just received email that the 'Laurel' is not being scrapped as we had earliet learned.
The deal to sell her fell thru last summer but now we find she has been sold to Planet Ocean (
www.planetoceansociety.com) and will become a HiTec diving vessel. Read all about it. Isn't it
good to know she is still alive and doing well. That grand ole girl.
On 12/04/01 Rev. Sharon Henderson
said:
Hi gentlemen, I was hoping I might find someone who knew my grandfather, Leroy Carroll
Hutchinson Sr., who served on board the Laurel during WW2. Grandfather passed away in 1948, eight
years before I was born, so I never knew him -- but I know that everyone who knew him in our
hometown, Melrose, MA, thought the world of him. If anyone out there served with him, I would love
to hear from you! Blessings on all of you who served and still serve! Sharon Hutchinson Henderson,
Fairfax, VA
On 09/29/01 TIM STYRON
said:
OUT OF BOOT CAMP WENT ON lAUREL ON SEPTEMBER 5 1972 UNTIL USCGC CONIFER REPLACED HER IN
75. STARTED AS S.A. ON USCGC LAUREL AND WENT TO BM2.DURING UWT AT LITTLE CREEK HELP PUT ON THE OLD
GAL!S ONLY GOLDEN 'E' AT THAT TIME . WHEN CONIFER WAS TRANSFERRED FROM PORTSMOUTH VA. TO FT. MACON
AT ATLANTIC BEACH N.C. WENT ON CONIFER AS BM2. ANY OLD SHIPMATES OF MINE DURING THIS ERA CAN CONTACT
ME ON MY E-MAIL ADRESS AT gasdock@starfishnet.com
On 09/19/01 Robbie Roberson
said:
served on board 89-90 I'm a plankowner from SLEP Curtis Bay we sailed the Sweetgum WLB-309
up from Mayport and crossdecked to the Laurel, Went thru REFTRA at Littlecreek
On 06/05/01 Paul Turner
said:
Ahoy, On Thursday, June 14, the decommissioned Cutter Hornbeam will be sailed one last
time from the CG Yard at Curtis Bay, MD, through the St. Lawrence and Lakes Erie, Ontario and Huron
to the Great Lakes Center for Marine History at Port Huron, Michigan. This was supposed to happen
two weeks ago but red tape caused the delay and we lost half the crew due to inflexible vacation
schedules. We need Engineers, Deck and Ops. types. Former officers and men alike. The food will be
sumptious and free (I'm the cook). This could be one more great CG experience. The Cutter Laurel
will be moved three weeks later in the exact same fashion. For more information, please contact
John Bloswick at (517)321-3590. Please do so before Friday, June 8. Thanks for your time and
consideration.
On 03/31/01 Kenneth Ingalls
said:
I served on the CGC Laurel from 82-85 with a great crew. I just retired from the CG
02/01 after 20 years. I am now working as a Police Officer in the state of Arkansas. If any of my
old shipmates want to keep in touch please contact me at my e-mail address listed above.
On 02/22/01 Stan Richards
said:
Hey, it's Schtanky Stan(Richards) from Ketchikan. I was stationed aboard the Laurel from
AUG 82-AUG 83. What a blast! (until she sailed to LA) What happened to Maxine Liberty?.Love to hear
from crew.
On 02/21/01 Ralph Carbaugh
said:
Crewmembers: Check bulletin message dated 02/17/01 about taking Laurel from Baltimore to
St.Ignace MI. Message is from Chris Bostwick.
On 01/15/01 Joe
said:
CANDASE SCHMITT if you want info, your address below does not work!!!!!
On 01/14/01 Candase Schmitt
said:
My father, Raymond L. Schmitt, served on the Laurel from Jan 67 - Dec 70 which I know was
stationed at Rockland, ME during this tour. I just recently found this info through his military
records. He past away when I was young. Would love to hear stories/see pictures from anyone who
knew him. I am currently in the Air Force and I'm putting together a scrapbook for each of my 6
siblings about his career in the Coast Guard.
On 12/16/00 BMCS Rob Wyco
said:
CGC Laurel was my first assignment in 1982. I really enjoyed reading some of my shipmates
memories, feel free to write. happy holidays to all and to all goodnight.
On 11/15/00 Rick McCurry
said:
WLB 291-Sorry to see ya go, you were my home for a few years'on&off duty', started my
carree with her as a nonrate. now I'm at ISC Ketchikan, came full circel.
On 11/08/00 Ted Bogar
said:
I sevred on Laurel 1955-1959 as a EN3. Contact me if you wher on at the same time .Like
to hear from old shipmates.
On 10/15/00 William Kennedy EN2
said:
Was on board 1955 to 1956. fond memories of Rockland,Maine
On 10/02/00 Danr
said:
I can't believe that I served on Laurel way back from 8/46 to 3/47. South Portland was
our base. Ditty dum dum ditty was I.
On 08/31/00 Rik Berry
said:
On board from 74 to 75 when we switched crews with the Confer and Laurel journed to
Alaska. I had signed up for Laurel out of the Academy to make the trip, so was disappointed when I
did not get to go with her. That was a tough time for the country, for the CG and for the ship. But
we got the job done and done well. Burt Lancaster, Ed Morris, any chiefs or petty officers who were
on board at that time, I would be glad to hear from you. I would especially like to hear from any of
the petty officers. You guys held that ship together!
On 07/28/00 Christopher Browning
said:
Was on the Two Niner One for 2 and a half years in the mid-90's. Sorry to see her go.
On 06/01/00 David Roundy
said:
I have just run down through the entries, and find no mention of the interesting period
during which I served on Laurel, in 1969. She was still out of Rockland, Maine (her REAL home), but
was assigned to the BOMEX (Barbados Oceanographic and Meteorological Experiment [I think]}, so we
spent most of the time between my arrival in Feb of '69 to her entry into the yard in Baltimore in
September '69 in the Carribean, with GS-15 oceanographers and meteorologists aboard from Washington
Navy Yard. (How many of you have transited the Potomac River on LAUREL?) We went to the Carribean
with no A/C, and a black hull - avg temps of 130 were measured in the engine room - many of us slept
on deck. One of my favorite pictures was one taken by the SK on board at the time, SK2(?) Herbert
Norboom (Boomer), of the LAUREL burying her head in a 30 footer off of Bermuda, must have been
August '69? Would interest me to know where Boomer is now. CO was LCDR Walsh (former Corpsman), XO
was LT Alfred Harrell (as the YN, I drove him nuts!). Anyone out there that lived those days??!!
CDR D. P. Roundy
On 05/26/00 JACK J WOOLWORTH QMC RET
said:
WAS ON BOARD LAURAL ROCKLIN ,MAINE 47,48,
On 05/19/00 Ron Buie, (USCG-RET)
said:
I was the YN on board from 86-89. Took the Laurel to Baltimore and brought the Conifer
back. Any old shipmates out there???
On 03/20/00 Carletta Gilkison Passo
said:
My daughter & I attended the decom ceremony in Dec at Mayport CG Base in Jax, FL. So sad
to see the 'Laurel' come to an end. She sure had been a grand ole lady. My fathe served as
quartermaster during WW11 when she was new. I am glad I got one final opportunity to stand and hold
the same ships wheel my Dad piloted her by in Greenland some 55 years ago. I met a couple of Dads
shipmates and treasure their stories. Unfortunately Dad isn't with us any longer but you bet he
sure was there that cool, windy day in Dec. at Mayport C Base when many fine men said a fond
farewell to ' the grand ole lady?
On 02/03/00 Clark(Willie) Williams
said:
Hey! I was station on the Laurel from 92-95 and then went to Sta. Ponce Inlet, FL and now
I am at Sta. Islamorada, FL I went to the decom in Dec of 99, it was very sad. I would really love
to hear from any old shipmates out there.
On 11/23/99 Jim Haight
said:
I understand that Decom is scheduled for 1000 on 8 Dec 1999. I recieved that information
from the Laurel via E-Mail.
On 11/14/99 Brad Martin
said:
Just wanted to update my entry I left the Laurel in 97 and I am the EPO at Sta Ft Myers
Beach FL now. The Laurel is going to be Decommed in DEC of 99. Farewell old friend.
On 10/05/99 Reid Crispino, QMCS, retired
said:
Sailed on her 84-86. Took her around to Baltimore from San Pedro. Any old shipmates out
there
On 07/30/99 Jack Janway
said:
Hello all, seems like most of the crew made it back from libo. Jack Janway here, was
there sometime during the 80's. Hyder, Hawaii, Reedsport, Portland and who can forget Craig.
On 07/27/99 Jim Beckman
said:
Hello to all from the 80-82 timeframe. We had some wonderful times, unfortunately I can't
seem to remember them all, especially Hyder. Dry dock in Oregon and REFTRA in Hawaii are at the top
of the list!!
On 05/11/99 Raymond A. Perdue, Sr
said:
I was stationed aboard Laurel, as a MK3, for a very short period of time during the
summer of 1975 while part of a crew that took her from Atlantic Beach, NC. to San Diego CA. I
started off as part of the crew from Conifer.
On 05/03/99 Fred Linke
said:
I served on the Laurel 1943-1945 and have written previously about her. This note is to
update the decommissioning. It has been moved up to December 1999 according to LTJG Eva Van Camp who
has been gratious enough to keep me posted. Still at Mayport, FL.
On 04/21/99 carol foster
said:
hello!! i'm married to David W. Foster. he is currently on his 'last out to sea' CWO
Foster will be retiring 1 July. served abord Laurel 79-81. our daughter is following in her fathers
shoes!! 17 1/2 works in an auto garage.
On 01/27/99 LTJG Eva Van Camp
said:
CGC LAUREL is scheduled to Decommissioned in March of 2000. We are collecting stories,
pictures and history on the LAUREL. Particularily, we are looking for the names and addresses of
past Commanding Officers. If you have any information to share, it would be greatly appreciated.
Ship's number (904) 247-7365, fax (904) 247-7397, e-mail CGCLAUREL@aol.com, 4200 Ocean Street,
Mayport FL 32233.
On 01/19/99 John Zastrow, YN2
said:
Recently discovered this site-Amazing-served on LAUREL '62 til '65. All that typing
experience I had on board sure comes in handy on these new-fangled machines. Anybody out there from
the good ol days?
On 01/09/99 Tom Hetsler
said:
Served 79-82.First tour as EO. Loved Ketchikan and SE Alaska. Great Fishing and Boating.
Enjoyed Hyder Ak. I think!!! Good crew-enjoyed tour.
On 01/07/99 GM1 Ken Ingalls
said:
Howdy, My name is Ken Ingalls I served onboard Laurel from 1982- 1985 as a Gunner Mate and
the 'Best Boom Operator' in the USCG. We had some excellent times and some of the best memories I've
had in the Coast Guard From Ketchikan to Southern CA. If any of my old shipmates get bored drop me a
line.
On 01/03/99 Ken Ingalls
said:
Howdy, My name is Ken Ingalls I served on CGC Laurel when she was a mighty 'A' class from
fall 1982-summer 1985. I was the Gritty GM that ran the boom and worked on deck and kept Chief
Ascroft and the BM1 Redinger (retro-rat) outa hot water. These were great times. If any of you are
still out there I sure would like hearing from you! Take Care GunZ
On 12/23/98 QMC Kevin Dean
said:
I was a SN on Laurel in Ketchikan in 82-83. See quite of few of my shipmates already
listed. I remember Marty's BIG halibut, Chief Friedenbloom's sunny and caring disposition, partying
in Craig, Scalessi and Fidler wrestling with an AWOL cook in a local bar, building towers outside
Metlakatla and Craig, Jim Moore's never ending line of 'BS', counting the rocks on the bottom as we
transited Tlevak Narrows, SS1 Vic Manalo who had one name for everyone- 'Bubba', and, of course,
Paul Friel's collection of fine literature, ahh....the 'old Guard'. Hope all of you are doing
well!
On 11/26/98 Carletta Gilkison Passo
said:
My Dad, Charles Gilkison (Gil) served as quartermaster on the 'Laurel' when she was new in
WW11 in Greenland. 1942/1945 I think. My daughter & I visited her docked at Mayport, FL last
spring. Tear came to my eyes, standing at the same ships wheel my dad piloted 50 years ago. 'Shotgun
& Haynes gave us a VIP tour & I have pics I'll treasure for a lifetime. By the way we are still
coming back for our teeshirts & caps. Would love to hear from anyone that might have known my dad or
anyone that wants to swap stories.
On 08/12/98 James
said:
I was on Laurel from March 93 - Feb. 94 cant wait to get back.
On 04/27/98 bill bradley
said:
served onboard may78 to sep79 as a sa/sn. remember about half of that time. to many late
nights at the shamrock. just finished two tours @ air sta sitka. love southeast alaska.
On 03/30/98 Wayne Smith
said:
I was stationed on the Laurel while she was in Ketchikan, Alaska in 1978-1979 and was a
FA/FN. Lots of good memories and good times on her. After leaving her I went to AE school in
E.City, NC. Anyone remember me please contact me via email.
On 03/17/98 dan moriarty
said:
my first topur of duty on joining the guard served as QM347-49 LT Cherry CO never did
like coaling light stations
On 01/24/98 Roger Christophel
said:
I was on the Laurel from '80 to '82, as an MKC. Hi to all the guys that I sailed with.
Along with Joe tring to place kick the red snapper, I remember sitting over a fabulous halibut hole
and Gary telling one of the State ferries we weren't moving, as the ferry was coming down on us.
And many other good times.
On 01/02/98 Jim Cushman
said:
Pleased to have been CO 77-79. Great crew,worked hard, played hard.
On 11/11/97 Scott Rosa
said:
Served on board from 1/80 to 7/81...Hello to Mr. Sanchez, Dr. Mike, Joe, Gary, Kurt,
Marc and Mark...Goodtimes on board, in Hyder, and of course, that wonderful evening of fisticuffs in
beautiful Craig Alaska.
On 10/18/97 MIKE CANTATORE
said:
Onboard from Nov 79 - Jul 81. Hi to Mark, Joe, Marc, Gary, Kurt, and of course SLJO/BULL
Ensign Sanchez. Even you Dan. I still have a few active brain cells, toasted the rest in Hyder.
Keep in touch.
On 10/17/97 Terry, Allen L.
said:
Aboard Laurel 1951 to 1954 Rockland, Me. Plan get together next summer in Rockland. Have
contacted some, anyone else out there?
On 10/04/97 John Bell
said:
Dangerous Dan Callaghan, where are you. I heard rumors that you survived Viet Nam.
On 10/01/97 HSCS Daniel Meyer
said:
I am happy to say that I recently met an old shipmate from my days on Laurel when she was
in Ketchikan (my time was 78-79). He name is Shelbourne & now is at Air Station North Bend.
On 09/26/97 Ron West
said:
Hi, I do clipart and post it on the web. Mainly USCG artwork of cutters and aircraft.
Looking for a picture of the USCGC LAUREL to use to go by for a making a clipart of her. Any
thoughts of a location of her on the web ? Ron West USCG AUX Dist 5 Flo 12-02 www.esva.net/~rwest
On 08/27/97 Ted Paul
said:
Thanks Freds Place for the picture of USS Laurel
On 08/27/97 Ted Paul
said:
I want to say thanks to Freds Place for letting me find information about the ship on
which my dad served during WWII
On 07/26/97 Gary Davis
said:
I served on Laurel from Feb 79-SEP 80 as QM3. We went to Hyder and survived! I would like
to hear from anyone from the crew.
On 06/19/97 Jim Haight
said:
I served as EO from June 93 to Retirement in Jul 95
On 06/15/97 MKCS D. J. Erickson (ret)
said:
Brought her out of SLEP into the world in January of 1990 and stayed aboard til June of
1990.
On 06/12/97 Fred Linke
said:
I served aboard the Laurel during WW II on the Greenland Patrol and North Atlantic. She is
a vessal to be proud of. For those of you who served aboard her and do not know the laurel is still
on active duty and is berthed at Mayport, FL when not at sea. If there are any former WW II
crewmembers out there I would be very happy to hear from them E-Mail me at Buttonman@juno.com
On 06/04/97 SKCS Mark Hoffman
said:
I was a SK2/SK1 on the Laurel from Jul 80 to Jun 82. Hi to Marc, Joe, Amancio and Kurt.
We had a great crew. Have of fun memories, like Joe kicking a fish w/dress shoes. Love those
spines! And Marc swimming behind the bowling alley!
On 05/14/97 Steve Wheeler
said:
Served in Laurel from Jan82 to 85-ish. I was the guy who taught Captain Edwards and
Captain Gemmell how to drive a 180. (Backing out of Port Hueneme, etc.) Just kidding... figured I'd
check in with the new address.
On 05/02/97 Kurt Lindquist
said:
Reported aboard in Jan of 81 as an SA and from day 1 had a blast.......by far and away my
best duty station to date! Nothing better than a black boat in the great white (or wet) north.
On 05/01/97 Mike Olivo
said:
Reported to the Laurel in Rockland, Maine in 1964. Left to go to OCS (as QM1) in Sept,
1966. Best black boat duty in the guard!!
On 04/07/97 Marc Osborne
said:
I was a RM2/RM1 stationed on the Laurel from Aug 79 to Apr 81 while homeported in
Ketchikan. We had a good crew with A LOT of fun times. Would love to hear from any crewmembers
during that time frame.
On 03/26/97 Joe O'Brien
said:
Hello to all my old shipmates and fellow crewmembers past and present of CGC LAUREL. I
was the Yeoman onboard from Aug 80 to Aug 82. Would enjoy hearing from anyone who sailed on the
Laurel.
On 03/12/97 Sally Little aka Sally Case
said:
Hey, I was at Group Ketchikan when the Laurel was there. I am looking for Jim Beckman.
He later married a good friend of mine. I have lost touch with them and miss them. Any info is
appreciated.
On 02/26/97 Bob Bonville
said:
I hope the Laurel is still in commission, and that a reunion committee has been
established for us Buoy Sailors.
On 02/15/97 Tom Gemmell
said:
Served here from 1983-86. Changed homeports from Ketchikan to Long Beach and then took
her to Baltimore for the major renovation. Former LAUREL sailors George Capacci and Norm edwards
are also her in Juneau.
On 01/24/97 Amancio Sanchez
said:
Served as SLJO from 1980 - 1982 while homeported in Ketchikan, AK.
On 01/22/97 Brad Martin
said:
onboard Jul94 to present buoys, buoys, everywhere thank god im an engineer
On 11/24/96 Bob Steele
said:
Hi, I am a plank owner, I was the SK2 on board when the Laurel was re-commissioned. I'm
now at AirSta E-City in NC.
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