OLD Reunion Hall Table for:
USCGC Madrona
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On 12/19/07 Emc Retired Golden
said:
Still kicking here. Now retired and working for the Coast Guard. Miss that ole tub.
On 10/12/07 jessica hornyak
said:
mk3 hornyak love that so many people had a great time with our lady
On 03/24/07 BMC Wayne Williams
said:
Whats up MADRONA shipmates. Good to see some familiar names after all these years.
On 03/16/07 Heather Davis
said:
My first and last cutter in the guard was the Madrona. From 97-98 i was on deck force
as a non-rate. I haven't worked so hard or drank so much in the last 9yrs as i did in 1yr on the
Madrona. Good Times.
On 02/16/07 Dan Baisley
said:
Anybody out there remember working Diamond Shoals light and the Frying Pan off
Hatteras? 9-48 - 2-49.
On 02/15/07 Edward M.Hill
said:
Hi. Gang, I served on Madronna as EN1 and CPO from 72-75. we really worked ,played and had
fun doing it. If we could all be that young again, I'd like to do it all over again. Anybody
remember that storm we got caught in off of Cape Hatteras while working on the monster bouy followed
by the SAR escort. Man, I thought we were gonna sink her for sure, but that old boat brought us
home.
On 12/20/06 fn mccray
said:
hi kathy, matt, cheif carl, diedre, doc, popeye and petty officer collier. just saying hi.
drop me a line so we can catch up. how do you know when a redneck is lying? he says,' you ain't
gonna believe this s&6t!!! well most of you wouldn't . fair winds and following seas.
On 11/28/06 Gary Day
said:
Served on Mad Mo from Aug 53 to Jun54. Good ship and crew. Went aboard as SO3 left
as SO2. Be glad to hear from any served with.
On07/02/06 Kathy (Herrmann)Bagwell
said:
I have a new e-mail! Please Write!
On05/24/06 Hugh
Williams
said:
Ensign ,,1957-9 out of OCS - had weekend duty on MAD drydocked at CGYard, Baltimore. Girl
friend from New London came down unexpectedly , at same time IRMA the BODY showed up for lunch. QM's
rented out binoculars, positioned at drydock floor. We three sat in wardroom, temperature dropped
20 deg. while i tried to make conversation. Got QM to call a fire drill and escort women off
ship. Base requires all visitors off base (instant reg for safety) (mine) Sent Irma back to
Gaety Theatre, QM brought NL girl to radio shack where duty officer was hiding. EN3 'country'
Wiggens later reported the crew had taken a poll ..and 'we approved the one you kept'
On05/06/06 mike ridge
said:
New e-mail for old shipmates\ 1972-74 under Capt, Knorr. Rode it out in the office as
YN2. Wierd time chasing off the Russian fishing fleet...any one remember that evolution?
On02/23/06 Charles Francis
said:
EN2, onboard mid `67 through August `68, at which time I was transferred to LORST Ocean
Cape in Alaska. Great time and many found memories of my time onboard W302.
On02/19/06 Matt Campora
said:
Carl made chief!!!! Outstanding, as the COBB would have said. Drop me a line Carl.
On02/15/06 Kathy Bagwell (Herrmann)
said:
Carl.....Whaz up? Wow! Been a long time! Write and tell me whats going on!
On01/19/06 Kevin Agaman/fn
said:
came aboard 8/75 left 8/76 while the ship was in dry dock. Had some real good times at
least the ones I remember. Quantico was always fun. Anyone remember Moose P..s, Kevin Conners,
Slim....
On01/18/06 Emc Golden
said:
Kathy Herrmen! wasssuppp. Anyone remember a certian girls leg I busted in a jet ski
accident?
On01/18/06 Emc Golden
said:
Matt Camp! How did yer schooling ever go? Golden here.
On
11/23/05 Paul Conner
said:
Deck Ape on the Mad Crab from 80-82. Have a bet with Willie Gable on whatever happened to
guys like Mahaffey, Doran or Herbert. Never a dull moment, lots of Buoys and Beers.
On08/18/05 Paul Gantt
said:
I served on the Madrona for three months. I came to her after my first unit USCGC Redwood.
I was glad to have read that Madrona serves over in Sri Lanka now. I can remember when we where
getting out of Hurricane Floyds path. EM2 Maddy ask if I would be his spotter while he secured
eletric outlet to the bow light. So we ended up to the bow. And as soon as Maddy finished and
secured the outlet. This big wave comes over the bow and we both get drenched. I really enjoyed
working on buoys while on the Madrona and Redwood. Hopefully one day we can see our old ships again.
At least we got the stories to tell. Anybody I served with on the Redwood, Madrona, Northland, and
Polar Sea. Drop me a line.
On07/25/05 Dan Baisley
said:
WAS ON The Madrona 9-48 - 2-49.Anybody around?.
On06/03/05
Andy Ulsh
said:
ONBOARD 79-81...Deck Ape Darrel Mintmier was BMC Duane Preston was the best CO awesome
tour of duty
On05/13/05 Kathy Bagwell
said:
Just a quick note to tell y'all my e-mail has changed....KathyAnn@direcway.com or
secy_sjv@bellsouth.net for the next month or two.
On03/08/05 BMC KERRY
WAGONER
said:
Just updating e-mail. Served 83-85
On03/06/05 Joe Meck
said:
served 80 - 84, had some great times. i left there as a MK2. any information on the
wearabouts of Tusky , Clyde or Chewy. served under Preston and Kotecky.
On03/04/05 Wayne Williams
said:
Thack, Whats up? You still in VA??
On03/04/05 Wayne
said:
It is great to see some of these familar names. Camp whats up? Herrman how are you? I
seperated the CG for a few years but now I am back in. Man, just missed everyone I guess. It was
sad to hear about Chief Carney. He was a good man. Does anyone know where Bob Monk is? I wonder
if he went back to Detriot? Anyway, holler if you hear me.
On11/29/04
Matt Campora
said:
Wow this room has been quiet!! I was on board 93-96. Anyone from that era drop me a
line.
On09/08/04 Anthony Mathews
said:
To those who served '71 - '75. New email address: twistedddragon@yahoo.com
On08/09/04 Kathy (Herrmann) Bagwell
said:
I have some bad news for anyone who served aboard during the early 90's and served with
Chief Ernest Carney. I received an e-mail today that stated the Chief Carney passed away about 2
weeks ago! I was aboard when he retired from the Guard. He will be greatly missed. Anyone who
remembers him let me know!
On07/18/04 Anthony Mathews
said:
On board '71-'75 as SN. Chipping, Painting more Chipping, Painting, just to do it all
over again. Have some good memories. Anyone know what happended to Sink or Engles? and maybe all
the rest
On06/07/04 Wayne Jiles
said:
Served on Madrona in CSC as the EO from 90 - 92. The Engine room gang was one of the best I
had been stationed with ( Patterson, Lundy, Small) Had a great Elect Chief, for the life of me I
can't remember his name. He came on not too long before I left. Had a fantastic CO, John Gentile.
XO was a little off course, kept steering 420 degrees, but oh well. :-)
On
06/07/04 Kevin Geary
said:
Finally got in touch with Mike Lessard again. He ended up in Florida right before I moved
to Texas and didn't even know it. I'm semi-retired now and spending the majority of my time
finishing up the restoration of my 66 El Camino. I have a web site up and running that covers it if
anyone is interested. http://www.281.com/scrubbys Hope everyone is doing well.
On05/23/04 Jim Goodwin
said:
My Dad, Walter Goodwin, served on the Madrona in late 1940s-early-1950s. Anyone remember
serving with him?
On05/11/04 Kathy Herrmann
said:
I am looing for any of the 'guys' aboard Mad Jul 93 - Jan 95. Those were the days! Also,
note the new e-mail!
On05/11/04 Matt campora
said:
Anyone see Shipley on Fox News War Stories last night?
On04/25/04
E.B.Midgett
said:
to darrell mintmier,mad pictures must be bought outside vendors.
www.photocommunications.com they sent me (5)copies each different.03-079-1/2/3/4/5to look over and
then order one,or call(888) 770-6016(angela) they are out of rockville,md.
On04/23/04 E.B.Midgett
said:
I went on board 'mighty mad'in1954 `sn` the capt was a comander midgett,dont remember
what I did, but ended up cleaning the 'black work'in the passage ways with a 'tooth brush &soap'
I do have info on getting photo`s ( w/o slash mark)
On01/23/04 Mike
Ridge
said:
2 years under Capt. Knorr '73-'74, remember FN Dean, SK Harry?? Famous non-rescue of that
barge that hit the bridge tunnel and took the tug with it....I was YN2 for the ship...any shipmates
out there remember the rough rides off NC chasing the Russian fishing fleet?
On01/21/04 Ernest Jenkins
said:
I got my sea legs from 82-85 (Cowslip was from 83 on....................). Played MAA for
awhile.
On01/02/04 Darrell Mintmier
said:
Have changed my email address. Anybody have a decent picture of the Madrona. Maybe
something I could download? Thanks
On12/10/03 jenn harris
said:
served 98-00 as mk3. loved the trips! just a quick helllo to those who know me
On11/20/03 Bob Larson
said:
Hi, Looking for other FSO-CC 's to work with and show me some ropes.
On11/19/03 Kathy Herrrmann
said:
It's been a while since I wasd here. Great to see some of the names! Still have great
memories. I'm a civilian now. Loving it! Hi Tom!!!!! Write me.
On
10/21/03 BMC Jerry SpencerRetired
said:
GREAT SHIP, GREAT COMMAND, GREAT CREW, AND GREAT TIME,
On
09/09/03 Douglas Peterson
said:
BM3/BM2 1980-82 Good boat, people and times.
On08/18/03
Matt Campora
said:
New E-mail
On08/12/03 Dan Baisley
said:
Would like to know what happened to the Madrona. 1948 - 1949
On07/07/03 Ken Nash
said:
Was TAD on the Red Cedar summer of '75. I bought a yellow 1961 MGA Coupe from somebody on
the Madrona for $200. Still have the car.
On07/03/03 Bob Burns
said:
I was SK3 on the Madrona from 3/71 to 3/73. Wouldn't do it again but I wouldn't trade it
for anything either. Always underway but never went anywhere.
On06/05/03
thackeray
said:
Party, party, party. yard in conneticut(92or93), GANSEC 93, a blur afterward. I Kathy
hermann
On04/28/03 Bob Grant
said:
Aloha! Please note my new e-mail address.
On04/03/03 Jim
Kikel
said:
Hi guys. I was planning a trip to VA and thought I'd stop by and see the ship. Supprised
to find out that the Madrona was decommissioned. I't was good to see all the notes from old friends.
Does anyone know the whereabouts of Doc (Norman Driscoll) or Martin Mendelson?? What about Dale
Hewit? Let me know.
On11/21/02 Larry King
said:
Sorry I didn't make it to Charlston to see the old girl decomissioned. Thanks to Pete
Brunk for sending program and photos. Does anyone know what will happen to her? I hope not the scrap
pile.
On09/29/02 Matt Campora
said:
E-Mail address update. CamporaMD@msn.com
On09/29/02 Kevin
Geary
said:
Updating my email address. Have been fully retired for a year now and loving every minute
of it.
On07/27/02 Pete Brunk
said:
I served on MADRONA 3 times from 1955 to 1964. Also went to decommissioning in Charleston,
SC
On 06/03/02 Kevin Geary
said:
Stationed on board from 75 to 76. Recently found Mike Lessard again after 28 years. I'm
now in Marble Falls, Texas.
On 04/23/02 Phillip Jernigan
said:
Served onboard the '302' in 1969 & 1970. Was sorry to hear she has been decommissioned. I
would have tried to attend if I had known. A lot of hard work but I had some great friends onboard.
I would like to hear from any of them.
On 04/16/02 Doug
said:
Many thanks to the Captain and crew of the Madrona for this past weekends ceremony.IT was
bittersweet to watch the colors being struck on the fantail for the last time and unbelieveable that
what brought so many of us together so many years ago would reunite us today...thanks for being
there guys
On 04/15/02 Barney McDonald
said:
Went to Charleston to see the old girl retired, seen some old shipmates it was a lot of
fun, and kinda sad. I was on the Madrona from 10/66-2/69. Then was transfered to Base Portsmouth
On 02/07/02 Jim Lacey
said:
nothing like having the new hands wait for the mail bouy, served from 80 thur 81 lot of
hard work but loved it drop me a line anyone.
On 01/27/02 Dean Bruno
said:
Was on the Madrona from around June 68 until I finished my CG tour in Oct 68.Deck ape.
On 12/31/01 Doug
said:
The old girl will be decommisioned on April 14th 2002 at Charleston.Anyone wishing to
attend needs to contact the public affairs officer on the Madrona (843)-724-7656 I arrived on board
out of boot camp in'66'...volenteered for vietnam to get off in '68'....moral....be careful what you
wish for,you just might just get it.
On 11/22/01 Stephen Beecher
said:
Does anyone have any information as to where i could contact any of the previous
Commanding Officers that were stationed on the CGC Madrona (WLB-302) between the years of 1943 and
1984? Your assistance will be greatly appreciated. Thank You.
On 10/28/01 Stephen Beecher
said:
Reported aboard on 12/00, yes the Madrona is still commisioned. Enjoyed every minute of
it so far. Sadly, the Madrona will be Decommisioned next year. Want more info, E-Mail me.
Thanks
On 08/13/01 Deidre Van Hise
said:
Sweet days, my first ship. Serve as a QM from 93-95. Favorite memory was having a baby
girl born on the bouy deck, and named Nikki, after one of the deck girls. 0330 in the morning, what
a way to start a watch.
On 05/24/01 Lawrence ( Larry ) King
said:
Served on the Madrona from June 1962 to around May 1964. Last CO was Capt. Koll, Pete
Brunk was BM1. Remember others also. Love to hear from anyone from back then. Especially looking for
Harry Koster from Fort Lee, New Jersey.
On 04/27/01 Richard Sorrem
said:
I was a QM stationed onboard form 90 till Aug 92. Here is to great times in the Virgin
Islands and the Savannah tie ups.
On 03/16/01 Kathy Herrmann
said:
For anyone I knew back in the day... I have been parolled! 1 May 01 I get out! It's been
interesting! I'll always remember my days on the MAD!!!
On 01/24/01 Louis Stephenson
said:
Was on the Madrona from 1969 th 1962 when she was at Portsmouth Base. Would like to hear
from any old shipmates.
On 12/21/00 DAN BAISLEY
said:
ANY 1948 SAILORS MADRONA AROUND CG BASE PORTSMOUTH?
On 11/10/00 PAUL CONNER
said:
Just updating my e-mail address
On 11/02/00 Frank Sutton
said:
Served aboard Madrona from Sept.1952 till Sept.1953. Looking to contact any ole'
shipmates. Does anyone remember 'Boonie'
On 06/04/00 BMCM KEN FISCH RETIRED
said:
Crewman aboard Madrona from 1968 to 1972.
On 05/30/00 Charles Morris
said:
I was aboard the MadCrab from 79-83.Went there out of boot, left there as MK2. I saw
three complete changes of the crew, from the CO's to the lowest E-2. That was a long four years, But
I wouldn't trade one minute of that time for anything. Anyone who knows me drop me a line!
On 04/15/00 Ernest Jenkins
said:
I got my sea legs from 82-85 (Cowslip was from 83 on....................). Played MAA for
awhile.
On 04/02/00 Matt Campora
said:
Had a great 3 years on board. These were some of the best times of my life. It was a
great start for my career as a professional chef. I would love to get in touch with old
shipmates
On 03/31/00 Dan Baisley
said:
ANYBODY REMEMBER CWBOSN John J pateresky ONBOARD madrona 1948
On 03/03/00 PAUL MAULTSBY
said:
WAS ON THE MADRONA FIRST AS An SA IN PORTSMOUTH VA, WHEN WE TRADED HER IN FOR THE COWSLIP
DURING THE SLEP PROGRAM. THEN TO ADD INSULT TO INJURY I RETURNED AS THE HS2 FOR THIS SHIP WHEN IT
WAS STATIONED IN CHARLESTON.
On 01/09/00 Dan Baisley
said:
Was on the Madrona from July 48 to Jan 49.Then went to SK school Groton
On 11/11/99 MST1 Spooner
said:
I was on the Madrona in 1962 at the old Portsmouth buoy base next to the Conifer. Reported
aboard as a SN, was a lousy deck ape, transferred to EN school at Groton, then to the CherokeeI
think the slip between the Conifer and the Madrona was preety much filled up with beer cans, and one
HD motorcycle, which was hidden in the #1 hold, The CO never went down there because he might get
dirty
On 11/09/99 CWO2 Jeff Brown(RET)
said:
Was only on board for three months. Came from the SALVIA out of Mobile in May of 90 and
made CPO shortly after arriving. Was there long enough to make a trip or two back to the yards in
Baltimor for some work on our shaft seals. Got to make one trip up to Savannah. Had a ball. This
was my fourth bouy tender and my first SLEP boat. Sure liked living above the water line for a
change.
On 10/22/99 DAVID BERRY
said:
EM3 DAVID BERRY, I WAS ONBOARD 81 TO 83 ,TOOK HOME THE SHIPS MASCOT RADAR THE DOG. WOULD
BE GOOD TO HEAR FROM ALL THE SHIPMATE.
On 10/11/99 Ray L Buckner
said:
I was on Madrona Sep/47-Mar/48 hard work but enjoyed it. Was SN QM striker. Ice breaking
in Potomac River all the way in to Wash.,D.C.as far as Georgetown Bridge. tied up at Fire Docks on
Main St in DC and at Dahlgren,Va on the south end.Sometimes at U S Army Ammo Depot at
IndianHead,Md.
On 09/22/99 Kelly Hirsh
said:
Served as 1st LT 1970-71.. till they shipped me off to LorSta French Frigate Shoals.
On 06/29/99 PAUL F. CONNER
said:
SERVED ON THE MAD-CRAB FROM 80-82 AS SA-SN, WITH LCDR PRESTON. A LOT OF GREAT MEMORIES.
WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM THE OLD CREW.
On 01/15/99 Mark Engle
said:
Served on board Madrona from July '94 until June '97 as a BM1. Wonderful tour, great
crewmembers and saw many beautiful places throughout the Carribean.
On 01/12/99 Joshua Getter
said:
Spent 2 years as QM in '71 and '72. Was a hippie then, drove my skipper, Ralph Knorr, and
chief, Larry Gray, nuts. Settled down, finally, and had a fine, exciting tour aboard. A fine ship
and crew.
On 01/06/99 Michael P. North
said:
A friend of mine was a Cook on the Madrona 1974-78SS1 Caldwell He dosen't have e-mail so
contact meat this address if you know him.
On 12/15/98 MK3 Katherine Herrmann
said:
Just an update, I've moved to Louisville, KY and I'm loving lifehere. I'd love to hear
from anyone who served onboard Madronafrom July '93 to Jan '95. Especially any of the deck crew. The
best time of my career.
On 11/18/98 Vickie Neblock
said:
Just wanted to say hello to all those on board Madrona from Jul '96 to Aug '97. A special
thanks to the QM division, You guys were the best!!
On 08/12/98 Tim Morton
said:
I served as a BM2 - deck ape '79 to '81. From Bermuda to Quantico - to Crabbing the
Conifer - great memories.
On 07/20/98 Bob Grant
said:
Aug. '58 to June '60, as XO. Homeported at Base Portsmouth, Va. Great experience while
learning the buoy tending ropes. Also ice breaking in the upper Chesapeake Bay and diversion in
Bermuda. COs were James Reynolds, Cliff Peistrup and George Schmidt, in that order.
On 06/21/98 jimmy
said:
i found lyn falls. thanks
On 06/11/98 GLENN SCOTT
said:
Stationed aboard 74-76: SAQM-QM2 while she was at the old buoy base in Portsmouth, VA.
Anybody know the where abouts of SNQMWilkins who was stationed aboard at the same time.
On 05/24/98 jimmy tedder
said:
Does anyone know where bm1 falls is today?
On 05/24/98 jimmy tedder
said:
I served on madrona from 1989 to 1990. I was one of the many who recommissioned her while
we all whatched hurricane hugo tear up our homes.
On 05/11/98 MK3 Kathy Herrmann
said:
I was on the Madrona from Aug '93-Jan '95. (SA) Yes, I was an SA the whole time. Got some
very fond memories. Will always rememberice breaking up in Deleware freezing my A** off. Best unit
of mycareer so far. Would go back in a heartbeat.
On 05/08/98 Chris Floyd
said:
served onboard from Dec 94 to Oct 96'. Saw some great times and met some great people.
Started as an SA and left as DC3
On 04/28/98 Wayne
said:
I served onboard fm '92 till '95 (SA-BM3). Was my first tour and best! Greatest shipmates
ever. Will keep alot of memories with me. Wish I was back!
On 11/17/97 Kevin Geary
said:
Just stopped by to say Hi again. Things have changed greatly since I was last here. Check
the directory for my new e-mail address. Hope everyone is doing ok.
On 09/27/97 Kevin Giguere
said:
I made SS2 here then went to the mighty warship Dallas whic is now in Charleston met some
great people on the Madrona. Can't forget waiting 6 hours to set a bouy in Savannah river or going
to Gantsec to play with some there. Thanks for the memories for all those that I came in contact
with
On 09/02/97 James S. Lundy
said:
I was aboard this one too. I was the A Gang Chief from 89-92. The Chiefs Mess was Ralph
Chandler, Rich Glasgow, Kerwin Small.
On 06/24/97 DeVale (Tex) Collier
said:
I served as ship's Yoeman (YN2) from January 92 through March 95. Now stationed at CG
Group St. Petersburg, Florida. Ready to go back to sea.
On 06/19/97 Jim Haight
said:
I served as AUX CPO, AEO, and EPO from May 92 to June 93 when I Recieved my Warrant
Officer Commission (ENG)
On 06/09/97 Kevin Dunn
said:
My first afloat tour from 91-93. Served as DWO and Operations Officer. Currently CO, CGC
ADAK.
On 05/30/97 Michael Fisette
said:
John Roland, Steve Hohman, Charles Marmon, Darrell Mintmier... those names bring back a
lot of memories. Went aboard MADRONA in 76 as SA; came off in 79 as YN1. Retired Oct 96 as W-4 in
Seattle. Now working as an operations supervisor for Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco's
Seattle Branch. Lots of great memories from MADRONA. Whatever became of LCDR Warren Hoyt? I know he
retired to Panama City, FL. Got to sail with Cap'n Al Jorgensen a couple of years ago in San
Francisco Bay. He certainly was one of our more colorful characters.
On 05/19/97 BM1 Kerry Wagoner
said:
I served onboard 1983-85, best move I ever made.
On 05/18/97 Stephen B. Hohman
said:
Went aboard Madrona as QM1 in '75 and left a Chief in '77. Almost didn't survive my
initiation, thanks in part to John Roland. After hitting that barge during our deep freeze
operation in the northern Chesapeake(January '77) actually acquired some real ship handling skills
that served me well later on the Clover and Woodrush after I made Warrant.
On 05/09/97 Darrell Mintmier
said:
Served aboard Madrona as BMC from late 1978 until 1981. Great crew especially with Cdr
Duane Preston as CO. Serviced everything from 40' weather buoys to ice buoys.
On 05/03/97 Kevin Geary
said:
I served onboard from 75 to 76. I cast off the last line at the old base in Portsmouth as
she headed to the yards. Fn Mike Lessard was on there then, along with EMC Roland. Some of the best
blue fishing in the bay. Kept in touch with Mike Lessard for about 12 years then nothing last known
to be in N.H.
On 04/09/97 Dennis A. Bowman
said:
Was stationed aboard the Maddog as ships yeoman from July 80 until July 82.
On 02/08/97 Tom Flynn
said:
I served in Madrona from Oct 66 to Mar 68 as a SNQM to QM2.
On 01/17/97 Kenny Loggins
said:
Came aboard as a deck ape 8/60, observed the SK as having the best job, left for SK school
in 5/61 and retired as SKCM finally. Remember some good guys here and some hot nights in crew's
quarters during the summer. Hope air conditioning was installed!
On 01/05/97 Don Fetner
said:
crewmember 68-70
On 12/14/96 Charles Marmon
said:
CWO3[ENG] May 77 thru Retirement June 78
On 11/28/96 John Roland
said:
EMC/EMCS 1973-1978 Old and new bases Portsmouyh,Va.
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