OLD Reunion Hall Table for:
USCGC Morgenthau
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On 02/14/08 Karen Burns
said:
For those of you who served with Mark Gibbons on the Morgenthau I thought you might want to
read his citation for the Coast Guard Medal. He received this for the rescue later featured in 'The
Perfect Storm' (he was on the Tamaroa). It is posted on the Coast Guard web site:
http://www.uscg.mil/history/awards/CGMedal_Citations_G_J.html
According to others that served with Mark that night - contrary to Hollywood and modern myth, the
CO of the Tamaroa did not order the cargo nets to be deployed over the side of the vessel as
depicted in the Movie. In real life this was Mark's idea and it resulted in the Tamaroa being able
to save 4 lives.
On 02/05/08 Karen Burns
said:
For those of you that might have served with him - I am sad to bring you news of the death
of Mark Gibbons. If you have stories to share his family and I would be very interested to hear from
you. Best regards, Karen Burns//////////
Mark Paul Gibbons, 52, of 3534 Hodges Road, Scranton, died early Saturday [Dec. 1, 2007] at his
home after a battle with cancer. Born in Lawrence, Kansas, August 15, 1955, he was the son of
Kenneth Gibbons and Judith Gibbons who both survive. He retired from the United States Coast
Guard as a Boatswains Mate First Class and was the recipient of the Extraordinary Heroism Medal
and Award presented for heroic service while serving on the Coast Guard Cutter Tamaroa off the
coast of Gloucester, Mass. After retiring from the service, he worked with the N. C. Department
of Transportation for ten years at the Swan Quarter yard. He participated in the men’s league
recreation program in Belhaven during the summer seasons. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m.
Monday at Bryan Funeral Service. The Reverend Mark Morgan, Pastor of Swan Quarter Baptist Church
will officiate. Burial will follow in Arlington National Cemetery. Surviving are his father,
Kenneth Gibbons of Frederick, Maryland; his mother, Judith Gibbons of McLean, Virginia; three
sisters, Patty Walsh of Frisco, Colorado, Susan Cohen of Centennial, Colorado and Judy Biltcliffe
of Oakdale, Connecticut. (The Coastland Times - Tuesday, December 4, 2007; pg. 10A)
On 01/04/08 Roger O'Day
said:
Back again. Man it's been 30 years since I reported aboard the Morg. My e-mail has changed
again.Hope some of the old salts come back too.
On 12/25/07 Martin Brumley
said:
Hello, Martin Brumley here, I was a Deck Ape on the Morg from 01/1985 to 02/1987. What a
great place to read about the Morg. Underway, then underway some more. Never ending ALPATs. Some
fun ports of call, Panama, Hawaii. Kodiak, AK, an LTJG ready to kill a local for bad mouthing the
Guard. Ran into some of Morg crew along the way: Ben Brown. Captain/Admiral Bunch deceased, buried
in Arlington National Cemetary- deserving as any American could be. He was a great guy and loved
liberty as much as the rest of us. The names on this (Fred's Place) list are fascinating: One name
that is not is Master Chief Horsley. For those that don't know, he drove a landing craft in the
Pacific theater, WWII. His last station was the Morg in 1986. Buried at Sea from the Morg.
CDR. Desiderio, a great XO and a breath of fresh air after 'CDR Dick Clark, Dick Clark before he
Dick's you'. Chummy Wharton, what else can you say. Some drunk sailor throwing the Quarter Deck
Decorations over the side. Forgeting what you saw during Cadet Cruise. Mixing it up with the jar
heads in Adak. Some excellent rescues, really saving people who would have died otherwise. The
Navy refer docks in Alameda while CG Island docks were built. The Rusty Pelican. Master Chief
Horsley pissing of the QMC to no avail by putting a coffeee pot on the bridge. Best wishes to
all.
On 11/14/07 Terry Neal
said:
I servered on the Morgenthau in 1977-78 I was a GM3. Mike Hawkins told me about this site.
I see a few names that are familiar. John Heinz SK2 thanks for preparing my discharge paper work
from Tracen Alameda. Darlene Tomel I remember when you were dating Bruce Mc.
On 11/10/07 Al Campolongo
said:
Well today I marched in the Viet Nam Veterans parade in Washington to commemorate the
25th Aniversary of the wall. It was a fantastic day.If any of you were there and we just didn't
recognize each other, I'm tvery sorry, but time sure does weather us and we certainly don't look as
we were. I'm told the next big parade for the Nam Veterans will be in about five years. Hope I can
make it. There were about 76 Coasties in the parade and a few along the sidelines who couldn't march
in the parade but wanted to be there. If any of you know about that group that attends funerals with
all the lousy signs like how God hates solders, well they have a right to do it, but you would of
been proud of us and others who gave them our opinion of them with one hand. Tomorrow will be the
wreath laying at 'The Wall' .
On 10/30/07 Matt Bezayiff
said:
It's been awhile since I checked out this page. Nice to see some of the old crew still
around from 81-83. Was an ET1 at the time, retired in 92.
On 09/26/07 Fran
said:
HSC Charles F. Babb, 'Doc Babb' died on August 10, 2007 after short, very serious illness.
I am looking for 'sea stories' about Doc Babb to put into a memory book for his family, so they
will know what a truly wonderful person he was. Please contact me at 251-602-6813 or at my e-mail
address if you have any stories or photos of Doc. Thank you . Frances Babb
On 08/19/07 Dave 'Gasketman' Dorney
said:
Wow, my last post was in Jan. 02? been a while.. last time I was 'visiting' here was back
in March... hey Phil, check yer email, you too Kawika, don't you check voice messages either? guess
I'll just have to call your office.. just for your info (trust me on this) 'It's MR. HARVEY to
you'.. if you hear from him, ask him if he still has my 'Black Sheep' hat he talked me out of... he
promissed to take good care of it. As for updating, I'm out of the diesel biz (not by choice), I'm
'modifying' public safety and law enforcement vehicles now, talk about some trick equipment that
goes into those.. undercover is the most fun.. two of our techs are Coasties and one Navy Chief
(calls himself a 'fouled anchor'), still wishing for a deck plate under foot, I guess I'll have to
settle for SCSO lake patrol boats... for now... but pushin 45, and unless I go Auxiliary, it ain't
gonna happen any time soon... well, I gotta git, y'all be good!
On 08/16/07 Bob Barone
said:
Hi everyone. Was on the Morg from Jan 81 to Mar 83 as an RD3. I retired in 99. Nice to
see so many familiar names. Currently working for the Dept of Defense as a Police Officer in
Groton, CT. Would Love to hear from anyone from that time.
On 07/24/07 Kawika A. Keala
said:
Has anyone ever heard from FA Roderick Harvey. He was on Board in the early 80's
On 07/06/07 Brian Eastman
said:
I was on the Morgenthau from 1975 – 1978 – RD2 – Hung around in CIC where I learned to
drink two pots of coffee on the mid-watch. Lot’s of memories!
On 04/12/07 Jim O'Callaghan
said:
Served on Morg from 79-80 as EM3-EM2. I don't really remember too many people I served
with. Can't even rember the CO X O or EO. Anyone remember the trip to Eureka when the C O
brought his two teenage daughters. We already had females aboard so it wasn't a complete novelty.
Those days are long gone.
On 04/09/07 BMC Jim Jones (ret-2007)
said:
Met Ron Morris at Einstein's Bagels in Pittsburgh Pa just this morning. He sailed the
Morganthau (70-71) to Vietnam. I was on the USCGC Barataria in Vietnam in 1967. Shared some sea
stories together. (especially weather patrols).
On 03/27/07 Craig Thompson, FT2
said:
Reported aboard the USCGC Morgenthau March 1974 at Governors Island in New York after
attending FTA school. Sailed on 1975 cadet cruise to Europe escorting the tall ship USCGC Eagle on
Operation Sail… promoting the 1976 American Bicentennial. During the Bicentennial, the Morgenthau
escorted the tall ships during the parades. Sailed on 1977 cadet cruise with the Morgenthau from New
York to new home port at Alameda in San Francisco Bay. Departed USCGC Morgenthau for last time in
Long Beach, California on August 1977 when separated from U.S. Coast Guard as FT2. I saw three
different Captains in command...John Parker, Bill Fern, and Capt. Walden. I am grateful for the 4
years I served in the Coast Guard…it was a great experience.
On 03/19/07 PHILIP SAGATO
said:
DOES ANYONE KNOW THE WHEREABOUTS OF DAVE (GASKETMAN) DORNEY?
HAVE HIM CONTACT ME.
On 01/06/07 Kelly Mittong
said:
Yo-Ho Mateys an' a Barnacle Encrusted Salty Dog Shoutout to me former shipmates and all ye
dogs wut ever sailed the briney deep on the cutter Morgenthau.
I hopes yor' all alive and floating on an even keel in fair weather wherever ya' throwed out yor'
anchors in this life. I were but a deckie in me day '72-'73, but me Morgenthau adventures left me
with priceless treasures of memories and lessons learned that will be fresh forever. I sees some
of me old mates names scrawled down here in yor' Fred's Place Log (Ahoy Fred, thanks) along with
tales o' the high seas an' liberties wut would over flow a 5gal. bucket full o' steam. I ain't
sayin' it's scuttlebutt though. It billowed me sails eyeballin' all ya' dogs lore same as I
recollect it from them ol' days o' yore. I reckon we made 2 knots at best down from the Arctic
Circle, through the Straights of Belle Isle and back to New York haulin' that broke down
Icebreaker(thanks Navy maroons). Do ya' recollect the All Hands To The Fantail trying to heave to
on that tallow smeared 10 inch towing hauser, the line stretched tight as a drum on the windless
as the heavy seas effortlessly and erratically whipped it's greasy sinew port and starboard then
back again riding the aft rail while all hands did the slip and slide we all fall down? All hands
learned the lesson of the power of Mom, how to look completely ridiculous in a dangerous storm and
just how silly it is for grown men to think they can actually haul in a multi ton icebreaker by
hand in that same storm. How 'bout the broke loose helo net in 40-50ft. seas. We'll just go out
and trice that back up. right. Instead we're out there grabbin' the rail outside the mess deck in
a horizontal manner(better hold yor' breath) while the North Atlantic invites us all down to R and
R at Davey Jones Locker! That was one bad ass storm! Something 'bout the fun stuff I'm sure we all
got to do and some still do from time to time in the U.S.Coast Guard certainly makes a dog feel
alive and lucky to still be. Here's who I remember from those days. Email me or float me out a
letter on the next mail bouy so I can grapple it as it sails by if you remember me. Bob Phoenix,
Kurt Rommerdahl, Hal Gantt, Mr. Morales(forced me to buy 3 raffle tickets when I was the
laundryman and I won the wrist watch and the tape deck). Bobby Littlefield(witty ET dude) best
friend Ed Denault, Bob Gooding(adventures in Yonkers), Epperson, Rebaitti(watch your step) Eggy
Toledo, Jesse Acosta,Huestis, Mr. Crye. Anybody I forgot but remembers me, remind me. As for me,
I left the Morgenthau one day and transferred to Montauk Lifeboat Station and enjoyed more fun and
games on 40's and44's before reason set it and I went home to resume my career as a musician(Our
trip to Haiti on the Morg'(the Poppa Doc tour) and the Voodoo show a few of us attended is the
subject of one of my songs, but you'll have to buy the CD to hear that one! Long life and smooth
sailing to all Coast Guard folks wut sail the 7seas or don't and even if you are just a bad ass
boot camp D.I. white tornado McCauley. See ya' in the next one!
On 12/07/06 Matt McAuley
said:
91-'93 Only 17 months but remember them as the best years of my life! Fitzpatrick, Payne,
Marr, Drayton,Cook, Wilcox,Kline,Carli, Smiley, Biscuit, Hulett, Tele, Rock, Subsistance
specialists, even Mess-Cookin and Page 1, hell even McFadden I'll always love all you Ol' Salty
dogs! Crossin the equator, missin the ship in San diego- tons of great memories- ski trip to
Tahoe, Lights from Berkely and Liberty! Hope everyone doin great, and lovin life! I'm sellin paint
in St. Louis and settled down w/ 3 girls and a baby boy from 1-10 yrs of age and still keep in
touch w/ a couple ol' shipmates, but would love to hear from the rest of ya! 'Now taps,taps,
lights out- maintain silence on the decks, TAPS!'
On 12/04/06 Sunshine Keuter
said:
New email to those that don't already have it. Keep in touch.
On 11/22/06 Ken Rickard
said:
Greetings Shipmates, former FN, I served in Morgenthau 82-84 or thereabouts. I have fond
memories, but hated it at the time. Alpats were interesting incl night boat ops. Queen pat was
fun, (NOT!) shoot me an email
On 10/27/06 JOE SHARPE
said:
REPORTED ABOARD WHEN SHE WAS IN DRY DOCK IN CURTIS BAY IN 75. TOOK HER AROUND TO CA. I
MISS THOSE TIMES. WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM SOME OF THE OLD CREW.
On 10/21/06 Eric Little
said:
82-84 remember alot of the names how is the crew from the early 80s doing . any one know
what the wearabouts of my x boss wendy one bar. drop me a line
eric
On 10/05/06 vince zappia
said:
I'm looking for EM 2 Mike Rosser from the Nam tour . If anyone out there in cyber land
knows his whereabouts please have him get in touch with me.
On 09/30/06 Nick Lybarger
said:
reading all of your posts makes me miss the morg' a great deal. served april 2002 to march
2004. got there 2 days before the 6 month CARAT patrol. great times.
On08/13/06 Leonard J. Cisco
said:
RVN 70-71, Underwater Pinnacle, Lost Sonar Dome, Seven of Eight Prop Blades, Eighth
Blade Rendered Useless, Shaft Seal Damaged,Firefight, M/V Joy Taylor, MEDCAPS,Sea Snakes, Sampans,
Brown Water, Astronomical Pattern, PCF's, Spotters, Phu Quoc, An Thoi, Cam Rhan, Con Son, Something
about Ha Tien stays in my mind, but what? Where the hell are you? Tony, Woody, Griffith, Ray, De
Rosa, Stokes, Brown, Thai River, Salt Water Intakes clogged with debris on sail upriver to Bangkok,
Soviet Merchant Ship Port to Port pass, Monkey meat in Bangkok, The Trawler crew, may have been
kidnapped from local villages to work aboard with V.C., Why the hell was I THERE? Killing innocents?
Closed in under the gun mount handing up powder cases, Vietnamese liason grabbing the sixty cal.
firing at the sampan alongside starboard. If only the Morg' could talk!
On08/08/06 Chummy
said:
Sailed on the Morg from 82-85. BM3 Wharton better known as Chummy. Great to see alot
of my former shipmates on here. Deckies, Snipes and all the rest. My fondest memories of my life
are from the time I spent on this ship. Great crew and some great times. Is ENS Sullivan the
Skipper now? I remember pinning his shoulders to the ground in Valdez. He used to get sore at me
for putting buggers on the radar at night. 'We got something out there boats?' Ha ha. Still crazy
and living in Germany - for the last 20 years.
On08/08/06 James
C. Green
said:
Served on board The MORG from 84-87. Came on as a BM3 Left BM2. I do remember the
seven Alpat, the two Southpats and the RefTra in Hawaii. I rememeber playing spades on the mess deck
for hours on end.
On08/08/06 Thomas Berrien
said:
Hello old shipmates,i'm alive and well.I was on board from jan.80 -jan82 . I know the
whereabouts of some of our old friends and would like to hear from anyone that was aboard the same
time.please e- mail me.
On08/03/06 Dave Weinerth
said:
Hi all, I just found this great site! I was an SK2 on the Morg for the VietNam trip '70
and '71. Lots of memories in these postings! Good to see names of guys I served with. I still drag
out the cruise book now and again.Lots of water under the keel since then!
On07/31/06 greg benner
said:
hello was on board in late 85 86 served as bm3 with old master chief horsley. now living
in philadelphia as a firefighter anyone past or present can contact...also looking for qm3 duane
'spooge' delorenze stay safe and smooth sailing
On07/28/06
Harvey Hatfield
said:
I was on the Mighty Morg from 85 -87. Couldn't have asked for a better tour and learning
experience for my first unit in the Coast Guard. I'm the Nav BMC on the Mellon now after 21 years.
Anybody from that time that wants to share sea stories or memories drop me a line.
On05/27/06 Darlene Tomel
said:
I was one of the first 12 woman on the Coast Guard Cutter Morgenthau 1977. Remeber me?
Looking for other shipmates. I was Bruce McKinnons girlfriend at the time Moose. Look forward to
hearing from anyone.
On05/19/06 Bill Hilby
said:
I'm looking for some stories or good information. My dad (YNC George Hilby) served
onboard MORGENTHAU from 1977 to 1980 as the YNC. Low and behold, his son (me; YNC Bill Hilby)
served on MORGENTHAU from 2002 to 2005 as the YNC. Any good stories you care to write, I'm all
ears. Thanks,
On05/16/06 Mark Hudson
said:
Good to see some familiar names from the past when I was on the Morg circa 1983-1984 as an
ET1. Two ALPATS, Two REFTRA's and one Rhodenndren Festival and a divorce later I'm still kicking.
Got out in 1984 and joined the Reserves. Retired in December 2004 as a LCDR. Lots of good times
and not so good times being so far from home. Great Crew, not so great command. Does anyone
remember when CDR Clark (XO) was backed into a corner as all the boarding teams quit because of the
busting of an ST3 to STSN for taking a tiny can of coke from a Japanese crewman? Anyone remember
his famous line from that event? I believe it was: 'Some people could consider this mutiny.....'
A crowning moment for the crew. Especially since one crewmember coined the phrase: 'Just when I
started to get some morale, the XO lucky bagged it.' A priceless statement indeed. : ))
On04/14/06 Phil Sagato
said:
John Fizer passed away March 31, 06. from Phil Sagato
On
04/04/06 Dan Carlson
said:
Wow, that's funny. Of the first four entries I see comments by Tony Whitehead and
Renee Johnson, both of whom I sailed with on that great white ... Life's been good. Can't
complain, but sometimes I still do.
On04/04/06 Matthew Bezayiff
said:
It's nice to return to see the latest posts from some of the past crew.
On03/30/06 Tony Whitehead
said:
New email address. All these sea stories are making me miss the ocean. I guess I'll get up
and go walk down to the beach. Retired life is good!
On03/03/06 Drew
Bratt
said:
Just a short quip, as I was only on board from fall 73 to summer 74 as SN. Remember ocean
station charlie at xmas 73 and the deckie that was medivaced after snapping leg backwards. St,
Johns, and then on to reftra Gitmo with stops at Nassua and jamaica. I still have pics of that time
on board. Went on to retire as an AD1 after 20.
On02/19/06 RENEE
RODRIGUEZ-JOHNSON
said:
Hey, Hey there ol' 'Morgies', may name's Renee johnson(SN),served aboard her straight out
of boot camp-April 1981- 1984, then transfered to Govenor, Island, Alameda, where i did my remaining
tour. Didn't know this website existed, but it's hella cool to see all the names, & the memories
we've shared! I email Jerri Hoard from time to time, & lost contact with 'kilo' (aka Keala), but now
I found his email! I'm hoping the gloria is 'GIGI' who saved me during & after in so may ways, I
can't wait to email her! I'm a single mom of a 7 yr old son & enjoying every minute! Miss you guys &
gals !
On02/03/06 Doak Walker
said:
Upcoming Reunion: 13 to 16 May 2007 there will be a reunion for crewmembers of all ships
that made Ocean Station Weather Patrols between 1946 and 1974. For more information log on to my
website www.255wpg.org
On12/14/05 Kurt Rommerdahl
said:
AHOY- It's been 33 years since I reported aboard fresh out of boot camp as part of the
relieve crew after the Morg returned from Nam. Alot of water has passed under the keel and it is
time to retire from the Coast Guard. Alot has changed but most for the good, the Morg will always be
special as my first unit.
On12/13/05 Shaun Wilson
said:
Oct97-Dec99. Hello to the guys and gals of the ol' mighty morg. Aux ruled, prop well you
were prop. Andie, Artie, Romero, Macintyre, Willie dog, MK1 Pitts, Whitehead, Hope you guys are
still having fun, and j. Kite, Hope your still crazy as always..
On
10/12/05 Derek Powell
said:
Wow. Brought back some cool memories. Star Wars in Singapore (Obie) and the toga party in
Darwin. If anyone wants to write I welcome it. I reported onboard the night before Reftra for
the gulf trip. After the gulf trip I went to Port Canaveral and got out after jacking my knee up in
Haiti. Living in Vegas now. Oh yeah, How's your arm healing? That's why you don't bowjump.
On10/03/05 Bryan Regier
said:
Served on the Morgenthau, if my memory serves me, from 82-84. I remember some of your
names. Some good times, some really crappy times. Anybody hear from EM3 Paul Payne? Learned alot but
I'm glad it's a distant memory.
On09/07/05 Gloria
said:
I served on Morgenthau in the early 80's, my first ship. Vinnie Johnson or Sandra Emory
please contact me.
On08/24/05 Eric Johnson,GM1,Ret
said:
Served on the Morg fm 74-77 when the old girl went west. A lot of good times. Best crew I
ever served with.
On08/23/05 Mike Webb
said:
Served on the Morgenthau 73 & 74. Worked in the ships office with seaman Fennel, and
Comander cowen. Would like to hear from some of the guys from the ship or even from the Spencer
prior..
On08/18/05 Fin Johnson
said:
Wow! Nice to see some of the names and stories from the past! I spent a lifetime on the
Morg; actually from '82 to '85 but when you're 19 -23 years old & underway, it's a lifetime, right
guys and girls? It is GREAT to see then-ensign aboard the Morg, now-Captain Sullivan running the
show...
On08/11/05 Rob Wilcox
said:
Bartertown, two man enter one man leave... Had some good times traveling the globe with
some of the best shipmates in the fleet. Now that im on the outside, i sure miss the people and the
places the ship had taken us.
On08/06/05 Randy Litka
said:
My name is FSCS Randy Litka, and I am the Food Service Officer and CMAA onboard the Mighty
USCGC Morgenthau (WHEC-722). I am trying to head up a program that puts past Morgenthau crewmembers
in touch with present Morgenthau crewmembers. They can swap sea stories, or just email each other
while underway. I think it will be a great idea to bring the past to the present so that we can
meet on another via email. If you are interested in this program, please email me at:
Rlitka@Morgenthau.uscg.mil I look forward to meeting all of the past Morgenthau crewmembers who
have paved the way for us present crewmembers. Thanks!!!!
On07/06/05
Richard Lee
said:
I served as an SN on the Morganthau from 1983-1985 I still remember Ben Ivey, and wrestling
in the hole. I cant remember all the names. Dawn Lighthowser, and Bm2 Whorton. All were a great
group. Some of my best memories. Running up and down the coast chasing women.
On07/05/05 Ken Adam
said:
I'm a Plank Owner looking forward to the reunion in San Francisco. I'm looking for FA Mike
Brown, another Plank Owner. I know he was from New England and I don't think he is aware of the
reunion.
On07/01/05 ST3 Mark Brad
said:
Was on the Morg from '91 to '93 when they RIFfed all the Sonar Techs. I was part of the
first group taken to Seattle from Coast Guard Island. I still live in Seattle. I'm an Electrical
Engineer working for Panasonic Avionics. I'd like to get in touch with Frank Figoni or anyone of the
RD's or ST's from that time.
On06/15/05 Steven Thomas
said:
Morgenthau Plank Owner Reunion Update. The third Morgenthau Plank Owner Reunion is set for
October of 2005. The itinerary is as follows: This reunion will have two phases. The first phase
is slated for Oct 11th to the 21st, and consists of a cruise aboard the Dawn Princess. It sails
out of San Francisco with ports of call in Catalina Island, Cabo San Lucas, Puerta Vallarta,
Mazatlan and San Diego. So far, seven cabins have been booked. The second phase begins Oct. 21st
with a three day stay at the Andrews Hotel, a delightful European style boutique hotel close in to
all the sights SF has to offer. The Morgenthau command will also be hosting a luncheon aboard our
old home where she is now home ported in Alameda, CA. So far fifteen rooms have been booked for
this portion of the reunion. For more info on this up-coming reunion please email me at the above
address.
On06/03/05 Don Fitzpatrick
said:
Well, don't usually post on these but saw a few names and it brought back alot of memories.
Onboard 91-94. Tony, Matty, Jarvis, Garret, Big Ed, Drayton, Biscuit, Scott M., Q-tip and all the
others, I miss you guys. I still keep in touch with Erik Payne, He's doing well. We had some crazy
times didnt we. I have some pics of Fiji and some other stuff, I should scan them and send to you
guys. I'm still in, stationed in Louisville KY now. Two kids and still the same wife (believe it
or not), I dont pull em like I used to. Fat and Gray now. Anyway guys, keep in touch. Hey
Remember 'Fitzbackdraft' or me jumping to the boat? LOL - or Garret hitting that girl with the
heaving line in Portland, then going out with her and her friends that night! LOL
On05/06/05 Tracy
said:
Hi was just looking searching for info. On the Morgenthau. My dad served on the ship 69-71
I think? Chief Aguirre. He passed away and I'm missing him thought I would feel closer to him
reading about this ship. I remember the tours he gave me as a little girl living on Governor's
Island. If any one remembers my dad let me know.
On04/28/05 Dan
Heller
said:
Served on the Morgenthau as SN from 86-87. Looking for MKC Cutler, SN McAteer and SN Hirsch
and Captain T.V. Johnson, as well as anybody else who served in that time frame.
On04/26/05 Jeff Reid
said:
hey coasty's Bro. snipe here , just come across the {cyber ocean} site and found ya
after 35 yr's??????? seems like ---_- - - - - - a long time ago but it realy isn't. time is
flying.doing great ,still married with same wife ,so that makes it 35yrs.fer sure.lolo lost track
of ya all and havn't got any more news from the crew.same phone and a larger family . {three
grandkids} like to hear from those that are still plugging.{alive that is} no x-rated stuff please.
On02/11/05 John Rexford
said:
This was my first ship. I was onboard from the fall of 1976- January 1977. Came aboard
while she was in dry dock in Curtis Bay. I will never forget being in the EM Club when someone ran
in and said the Morgenthau just sank in the dry dock. Being a FA assigned to main prop, it was a
real education and this Gold E crew took on this challenge and got her in operational status in
record time. Everything I learned on the Morgenthau has helped me throughout my career. I am
currently a Foreign Service Officer in the US State Department.
On02/09/05
Michael Hawkins
said:
Hey fellow shipmates of the crew Morgenthau of the years 77-79. I recognize a few names
posted on here and a lot of memories are starting to click in after 25 years. I was a YN2 at that
time and had plenty of time to harass everyone when we were underway.HEHEHE!!Commander Woodle I'm
sending an e-mail to you and see if you remember me. You were the greatest officer I served under
and sorry to hear about Capt. Walton. Those were the greatest times of my Coast Guard hitch and
appreciate what you did for me and the rest of the crew at that time.Anybody else remember me give
me an E-mail jingle. Got plenty of pictures to share of that time.
On
12/29/04 Tim Harris
said:
Recognizing quite a few names here. RM1 Tim Harris, 1981-1983. I had a very good 2 years on
'the love boat'. Drop a line
On11/09/04 James K. Woodle
said:
Crews of MORGENTHAU 1976-78 will be saddened to learn of the passing of Captain George
Walton on October 21, 2004. George was Commanding Officer during the Cutter's last year in New York
and the first year in San Francisco. This period also saw the arrival of the first Women at Sea;
representing the Coast Guard at the 1978 Portland Rose Festival; being the first/only 378 to moor at
the CG Dock in Sitka, AK; and transiting Alaska's Inside Passage. George was an outstanding ship
handler, mentor, and friend.
On09/09/04 Cris Solomon
said:
funny what a google search will find..... cheers to all those who slaved during the '94-'95
era...(wow, it's been 10 years now.) We endured an endless stream of investigations, endless trips
to Alaska and for us non-rates, A-School lists in the deep freeze. I had a blast at my second unit
though! left the CG Jan98 and settled back in the Bay Area. A lot of familiar names below going back
several years. voices from the past, talking in the past. I hope everyone is doing well.........
On08/10/04 John R. Cole
said:
Aboard the Morg back in the mid-80s as a SARM. Still with the CG after almost 20 years
(I'm a LT now...). DESPERATELY seeking an old Sonar Tech... ELIZABETH WHITNEY. If anyone has ANY
information about her whereabouts, PLEASE let me know. Unfortunately we did not part on good terms
and it's been nagging me ever since...
On07/24/04 John Heinz
said:
I reported aboard as an SNSK in Dec of 1976 and left as an SK2 in Dec of 1979. I did work
for SK2 Wagner until he departed the ship. A great man to learn from. While I did not take CDR
Woodle adivce and stay in the CG, I did stay in the reserves, where I am coming up on 28 years of
service in Oct (active and reserve) and returned last Nov after 7 months with PSU 309 from Kuwait in
support of Iraqi Freedom. I did recognize a few names in here, so if you remember who I am, drop me
a line.
On05/21/04 John Kilgore
said:
Was on the Morg in 75 -76. Can't say I sailed very much with her , the Chiefs would have my
A--. However I did sailed a couple of times once to an unscheduled yard trip and once back to NY. As
memory fails me from about April/May '75 Cadet cruise (I didn't make) to Feb 1976. The Chiefs never
believed I had sea time on her. But I DID all the way to the yards!
On
04/26/04 Richard (Dick) Wagner
said:
I was the SK2 on her with WO Bob Sigler from 08/75 to 02/77. Remember the North Atlantic in
Jan 77 when the Capt sent me over to a Portugese fishing trawler for a fisheries inspection as a
'good bye' trip before I got transferred off? When we got there at 0800 dressed in exposure suits
their Capt greeted us with a fifth of Johnny Walker Black and I was the only one who drank. The Capt
gave me 5 more bottles in a burlap bag as a gift because I could drink so good but our Capt took the
bag away from me when I got back to the ship. Lot of good times and good people back then. I was
also the ships barber who cut no ones hair shorter than my own! ( of course I had the first shaved
head in the CG and Capt Fearn let me get away with it)
On04/23/04 Steve
Dragon
said:
Just received a surprise email to Phil Lehman, bringing back old memories. I was an ETN
from 1969-1972 on that great ship. It was an unbelievable experience. It was so long ago ... all the
names are very fuzzy. Looking for RM Milton (Mike) Loudermilk.
On04/16/04
Jay Caniglia
said:
I was on the MORG from Oct. 76- Jun 78 from New York to California a great experience!
I'm glad that the great experiment worked, congratulations to Capt. Beverly Kelly
On04/09/04 Steve Haines
said:
PAGING PAUL KELLEY, MARTIN CAMPBELL OR BURTON HILL. If any of you guys see this drop my a
line. Steve H
On03/25/04 John Backus
said:
I can't believe this site exists I was on the Morg in Nam served 7 hours in the war zone
got two medals and all the liberty I could suck up. Worked out good for me since I wasen't into the
war in the first place. My rank was RD3 and I was on the Morg in 1971,72 I recognize a few names and
the memories are overwelming.
On03/18/04 Larry Regan
said:
I was also on Morg for several years and made the trip to Nam. I would love to hear from
any of you who were also aboard at that time. Its been many years. Good luck to all you seadogs. I
have many fond memories of those days
On03/07/04 William
burghart
said:
I was sent to the us coast guard cutter Mogenthau whec722 as a FA electrician striker in
March 1969 in Algiers LA. I;am a plank owner!
On01/28/04 Steven
Thomas
said:
Plankowners Reunion 2005 Coming up! I was an SO2 on board the Mighty Morg from '69-'70.
At Meehan's '02 reunion in NH, I was charged with the responsibility to put together the next
reunion. We'll be going to sea on a cruise from the west coast, either to Mexico or Alaska. There
are a few sailings out of San Francisco, which is Morganthau's home port now (It would be nice to
see the old girl again before she is decommissioned). But Seattle and LA / Long Beach are the other
embarkation options if SF doesn't pan out. And there are more sailing out of these ports than SF.
I'll be posting more as info becomes available. The cruise lines have yet to publish their '05
itineraries. I'll also be contacting each member by email, so if I don't have yours, drop me a line
at the above link. Looking forward to seeing all of you.
On01/22/04
John Weinum
said:
I was an RD3 on board from 92-95. I served under Capt. Glynn and Capt. Ragsdale. My
RDC's were Olsen and Bennett and my RD1 was Woody. I had a great time on that ship....good friends
and great memories (Kodiak, Hawaii, Pago-Pago, Apia, Guatamala, and Fiji). The time that I served
abord the Morg is a time of my life that I still talk about...especially the storms in the Bering
Sea (Why did we always get the winter ALPATS?). She is a great ship and she had a great crew.
Anyone from that time can drop me a line...I'd like to hear from you.
On
01/22/04 Charles Babb
said:
It's me, Doc Babb. I was aboard from '87-'89. Then I was transferred about 500 feet to
Alameda. Left for New Orleans in '92. Would like to hear from anyone who remembers me. I retired in
'94 and moved to Mobile, AL. Let's exchange some sea stories
On12/18/03
Desiree Cisco
said:
My brother , Leonard Cisco served on the Morgenthau and I am trying to aquire any kind of
memorabilia (photos, patches...) related to the ship and his tour (he lost everything). Can any
help me? Did any one know him?
On12/07/03 Vincent Zappia
said:
Does anyone stay in touch with or know where DC2 Walt (Walter D.) Troy frome the
Woster(sp.?) Mass. area is ? If so ; please have him get in touch with FN Zappia.
On11/25/03 Eugenie
said:
Hey Brice it's Eugenie (used to be SS2 Slatter)....no kidding cooking was so much fun on
the Morg, did you stay in contact with Tim?? We had to have the most variety of music in any
galley....RAP, Country, and Tim's Metallica. I have the best memories from tours on the
ship....slam dancing at the only club in Alaska....and who could forget Tijuana 'man lol. Write
back....miss ole times. Eugenie
On11/09/03 Vince Zappia
said:
was on the Viet Nam tour, have many treasured memories and wouldn,t trade them for any
thing. However. To any of my former shipmates,especially Becket and Edwards, I WAS NOT THE NARC ON
THE BIG BUST ! I know who was but at this late date it dosen't really matter does it. During the
Captains Mast Captain Loagan asked some very well informed accurate questions and stoped further
procedings immediatly after my mast. Thereby shifting the appearance of narc to me. I've
shouldered this for all these years ,thought I'd never have an opportunity or forum to state my
innocence in the matter and am glad to have done so. Sorry to have brought dirty laundry to what is
supposed to be a revisiting of 'the good old days' (and they are) but I really had to express
myself. Would love to catch up with anyone who remembers me . DC(striker) Vincent N. Zappia
On09/29/03 Brice Blosser(BB)
said:
served on the Morg.'91-'94. learned a lot and got in a lot of trouble. cooking was never
any after leaving
On09/28/03 Charlie Neal
said:
Reported as SNBM in 80 departed in 82 as BM2. Had some great times and alot of good
memories. Would love to hear from any shipmates.
On09/26/03 Richard
Barrantes
said:
I just submitted a photo of the Morgnethau towing a disabled breaker in 1972ish. You have
to right click on blank page that opens and click on 'show picture' to see it.
On09/22/03 Bryan Patrick
said:
I was onboard the Morg. in Vietnam when the drug bust was an issue. 1971 Feb..
On09/11/03 Frankie Frederick
said:
Morg, '96 and '97. Some of the best times and some of the absolute worst. Gotta thank some
good people for helping me get my head out of my proverbial rear end. MKC Ewing was my biggest
nightmare and biggest saviour at the same time. You too Gans!! Gotta thank my -ex for giving me some
motivation as well. How was the Persian Gulf??? Dropping quarters in cups in Oman?? Hot Tiger beer
and shuffleboard in Singapore?? Just cruising, working in the Telecom industry and surfing in the
Bay Area still. Keeping the vision deep in the dream.
On06/18/03
Geoff Barela aka Bear
said:
Morgenthau '95-'97 -Hello all ye Morg shipmates. Hey there girls- Bekki, Sunshine, Leslie
and Cheryl...just need Ginger and we would be complete. Well is has been a few years since our
'Gulf Trip', what a ride, miss the ASU and Camp Doha...well since I left I went to AirSta San Diego
and was a Flight Mech on the H-60J, then I made the BIG step and crossed over and went to OCS-Class
3-02...now I'm at NAS Pensacola attending Flight School!! Soon I will be able to fly the 'Big Iron'
I used to fix, look out below....Take care everyone, hope to hear form you.
On05/15/03 EMC Gene Iseman Ret.
said:
Served on the Morg from September 1974 to July 1976. I would love to hear from any
shipmates who served with me.
On04/28/03 Bob Phoenix
said:
Morgenthau '71 -'74! First ocean station, for a few of us, wound up riding out a
hurricane in the North Atlantic! (50'-60' seas!) Crossing over the Arctic Circle, To retreive our
icebreaker that was hit from behind by the Navy. (I'd like to hear from you other Blue Noses!)
Halifax... (Seeing the Russian Navy for the first time!) Saint Johns NF. (Gotta love them 'goofey
noofies.') Meeting a solo trans atlantic sailor on Thanksgiving Day. Watching the ocean glowing in
the middle of the night on OS Delta. Who could forget standing watch at three in the morning, with
the temperature at 10 below and seeing the Northern Lights close enough to touch! Beating the Navy
at there own war games (GITMO)(Every Time). Celebrating the end of the Viet Nam war in Cuba. And
can't ever forget Christmas in the Caribbean. Oh right, and Hati/Domincan Republic... (They got
ointment to take care of that!) Captain Parker looking the wrong way for the incoming Helo...
'Highline' Ops. If any of you can't remember me... This will help... Remember the Laundryman who
turned all the CWOs underware orange, when I washed them with the curtains from the CWO mess? Now do
you remember me? (Summary Court Marshall for that one!) Oh right, and I was in charge of getting the
movies from NAS Staten Island. Chris Dewitt, where are you now? 'Lousiana hot sauce on the bayou,
Tickey!'
On04/15/03 Elizabeth Manske
said:
I remember that ALPAT Emory Souza! I remember the BBQ. You really didn't miss much. After
ferrying everyone over, I was eaten alive by gnats. I remember that seizing those 2 Taiwanese cut
our time in Japan in half. Capt. McDonough was a good 'old man' nontheless. Beware the creature from
sewage ejection!!
On02/19/03 Cheryl Rosati
said:
Hi there fellow Morg sailors. This is QM2 Rosati. Hello to Dave Knife, Leslie
Ferris/Frederick, Sunshine, and the QM gang. The Gulf was quite stressful but we survived. I am
currently in MN active reserves, waiting to be called up and sent to TX. Take Care. Me,
Cheryl
On02/07/03 BRIAN BUTLER
said:
I SERVED ON THE MORG IN 1994 IT WAS MY LAST TOUR. I AM SS3 BUTLER(NOW PRIVATE CITIZEN),
I HUNG OUT WITH FRITZ AND BRICE. HAS ANYONE SEEN THEM OR HEARD FROM THEM, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. I MISS
THOSE DAYZ!
On01/24/03 Larry J. Lynn
said:
What a Trip back in time, This web page brings back allot of memorys!! I was aboard the
'morg' from '82-86 I was asst.'Fuel King'taking orders from my good ol friend MK1 Doug Patke
On01/15/03 Dave Knife
said:
Sailed 97/98/99?. Lots of good times and good memeories. To all the A-Gang boys and
girls, Deckies, etc. Main-Prop always did kick &#*!. Danny'grape ape'K. Allen, Darrin, Danny C.,
Brian'the mick', David P., the Guatemalen, and the best MK I ever met, Mat Gan(MKC Gans to You!).
Anybody out there? Give me a call at (707)476-8730.
On11/18/02
Sunshine Keuter
said:
This is Sunshine to all that remember me. Was on the Morg from Apr 96 to Dec 97. Never
forget the Westpac. Some of the memories will live on forever. Hope to hear from everyone.
On11/08/02 Al Grantham
said:
QMC Bob Barker passed away on the 1st of November. Bob was BMCM Jack Barker's brother.
They were both in Morgenthau's Viet Nam crew.
On11/07/02 Jay Reau
said:
I was a part time lover of the Morg, thanks to that big bust. There during 96 trip to the
Gulf. Was a deckie with my partner in crime Odom. Feel free to write me. Live in Sweden now and
doing good. Hope you all are well.
On10/23/02 Phil Lehman
said:
I was on the Mighty Morg from Sept '69 until January '72, I believe. Those were indeed
interesting years. Write me when you have time, lads.
On10/10/02
Vinnie Johnson
said:
My wife Sandra (EMORY) Johnson was onboard from '81 to '83. She sure would like to hear
from anyone... Gloria??? How bout it!
On10/02/02 RAY ROCQUE
said:
PROUD PLANK OWNER. THE BEST TIME WITH THE BEST PEOPLE. LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU.
On10/02/02 RAY ROCQUE
said:
PLANK OWNER.
On10/02/02 chris conard
said:
I was on the 722 from 74-77 and just wanted to touch base with possibly some of the guys I
was with.
On09/30/02 Norman F. Boothe
said:
MKCM R.O.HUFF, USCG Ret. has his ducks in a row with his description of the 'Plank Owners'
of the USCG MORGENTHAU WHEC 722. This was the greatest crew. I was BM1 on the pre-com detail.
Retired as BMCS in '85. Retired from the USPS in '98. Hope to see all of the 'Plank Onwers' at the
2003 reunion in NH.
On09/29/02 RKReed
said:
Okay, if you’re a plank owner you should remember this one. On the way back to New York,
after our shakedown in Gitmo, we lost all power in the Devils Triangle. After several attempts to
start the main diesels it was decided to conserve air pressure and find the real problem. It turned
out to be water, I believe, in the fuel. Rumor has it we only had enough compressed air for one
final attempt to start the diesel generator. It worked.
On09/13/02
John Austin
said:
Served aboard the 'MIGHTY MORG' '84-'87, with some of the finest I ever served with during
my 20 years. 'The Best of the West !' . Always had to get her underway to 'spell' the broke down
'sister ships' in Alameda. That was due to the BEST Engineering Department afloat, of which I'm
proud to say I was a part as the Fuel,Oil,Water King. Had a blast no matter where we went. Great
memories, especially re-fueling the Columbian Navy! Isn't that right Mr. Cheever?! Sail On Proud
Mighty Morg!
On09/13/02 ROBERT SMIELEWSKI
said:
WOW IVE BEEN LOOKING FOR PEOPLE FROM THE MORG FOR AWHILE. I WAS ON FROM 91-93 AND IT WAS
ONE OF THE BEST ADVENTURES IVE HAD.
On09/11/02 Matt Kline
said:
Just got off the phone with Briganti and Carli after too many years. I was on the Morg
from '91 through '93, bringing her out of FRAM in Seattle, Recommissioning, numerous REFTRA in SD,
the Rose Festival, an ALPAT and a HIPAT. Miss those friends I have lost contact with over the
years. And Deck did and always will rule. Look me up in Cincinnati.
On
09/09/02 Ron Morris SN3
said:
You guys sure have good memories, I went on board in '70 for the WESTPAC deployment to Nam
, left sometime in '72 , discharged from GINY ,Watched the Twin Towers go up too , names like , Tom
Sherry, Heeter , Chris Thomas, Woody , ' Rack Back ' , great bunch of deck apes, great crew , would
do it all over again. Stories ? I 've got a few good ones . Planning to travel soon , spending time
on the Road King
On09/08/02 tony carli
said:
I was on from 91-93. It was some of the best years of my life.I would like to thank
everybody that was on board for making it that
way.Garrett,Nate,Ed,Drayton,John,J.W.,Dr.Suess,Rod,Matty(for hazing Biscuit not Me.)and Telly.How
come you don't realize how good things are when there Happening thanks for everything.
On08/30/02 BT
said:
MIKE BUTTERFIELD RM3 74 TO EARLY 77 RMC SUNDSTROM AND THE GANG
RICK,BOB,CHET,ANDY,WHAT A CREW/ GITMO THE BIG 1ST E FOR CHIEF FIRST TIME RESPONSE HERE-HI TO
ALL ((DAV/DISABILITY RETIRED USPS B4 50!) MISS THE OLD DAYS-SHUD OF STAYED IN. WOULD BE GREAT
TO SEE THE OL RM'S AGAIN AND ET LARRY GARRETT - HOW DID HE PUT UP WITH ME? WILL HAVE TO SEE WHAT
CAN BE DONE FOR A 1ST TIME REUNION MAYBE-/MOVIN TO ARIZONA
On 07/23/02 David L. Walker
said:
ET2/ET1, 89. Took her into FRAM, and boy did she need it. Retired ETC in 2000. Hello to
all.
On 07/06/02 SK2 Douglas Barnes
said:
I was on the Morg as a SK2 Jan 1981 - Jun 1983. Sailor of the Quarter APR-JUN 1982. It
would be cool to here from some of the 'old crew'.
On 06/24/02 Greg Isbell (IZZY)
said:
Reported in the Persian Gulf in 96', what a trip! Left in 99'. What an awsome crew, the
ship was tough, and Capt Harvey could yell like nobody else. He was tough but knew his shit. The
people is what will always stand out in my mind. Dugan, Stu, Gonzo, Dorsey, Pablo, Stacey, hayes,
Brian, Mr. Loster (rock lobster), church, green, nate, valdez, and the rest of the deckies. Pushin
boots now just like everyone thought and loving it. Send me an e-mail.
On 06/04/02 William Beck
said:
Reported aboard in Ft. Liqourdale, as a certain crewmember was being removed by local
authorities. 76-77 Transferred off when the beast went West. Remember the Skipper screaming on the
mess deck...and other incidents. Back in N.Y.C...I guess I'll never learn!!
On 05/29/02 George Valdez
said:
I was stationed on the morg from october of 95 to december of 96. what a fine crew. this
is just for fun so i'd like to send a shout out to deck force, pablo, buck, nate, otis, stacey,
junior,just to name a few. hope everything is going well for everyone and to mike stone you will
always amaze me. and most of you know what i mean. Have you ever wondered? so mail me, even if
you're tweetle dee or tweetle dunn.
On 05/20/02 Carl Grossman
said:
I was stationed aboard Morgenthau 81-83 as a QM3. If you remember me drop me a line.
On 05/17/02 Jim Meehan
said:
Plans are underway for another spectacular Plank Owner Reunion. See the link
above.
On 05/08/02 Norman Fogle
said:
I am a Plank owner. I served on the Morg with Chef Hebert, Capt Mcdonald and the rest of
the Party Animals This was the best experience of my life. Went to ther party in Nashville had a
great time. My wife and daughter thought the stories I told them about the ship and crew were just
'stories' until they seen the movies and heard some of the same stories fromthe rest of you. I can't
wait for another reunion. Chif Hebert E-mail me .
On 02/11/02 perdi
said:
Note some but not all, miss the Morg, good memories.
On 02/04/02 Robert O. Huff
said:
My name is MKCM Robert O. Huff, USCG(Retired). During my thirty-year Coast Guard career I
served on seven different cutters. One of the cutters was the USCGC MORGENTHAU (WHEC 277) and I am
one of her 'Plank Owners.' The MORGENTHAU was the finest ship I ever served on with the best crew,
officers and men, I ever served with. One could tell from day one that this ship was going to be
special. Her crew was highly motivated, hard working and took great pride in the ship. It seem that
every mission, task or effort, large or small, was an all hand's evolution. Communication and
cooperation between the various department were extraordinary. The ship had such a solid, steady,
dependable group of officers' one would have to believed they had been hand picked from only the
very cream of the Coast Guard's officer corps. One officer I particularly admired and respected, as
did all the CPO's, was our Executive Officer, Commander Wise -- there are simply no better men than
he. The MORGENTHAU had the finest group of chief petty officers I was ever privilaged to serve with
-- QMCS Blackmond, EMC Shorter, ENC Howell, DCC Hebert, ENC Neely, GMC Hazard, BMC Barker, YNC
Conger, RMC Warbutton, RDC Wilkens, ETC Forte, SKC Aquirre and RMC Breslin -- good men all and great
shipmates. However, the lions share of the credit for making the MORGENTHAU such a great ship goes
to her first skipper, Captain JAMES HECTOR McDONALD -- an OFFICER, a GENTLEMAN and a FRIEND -- a
man with exceptional leadership skills. HIS demeanor, HIS energy, HIS attention to duty and HIS
pride in the MORGENTHAU permeated the ship and inspired every man onboard to emulate him -- their
highly esteemed Captain.
On 01/13/02 Eugene Tulich
said:
These excerpts came from the MORGENTHAU'S Vietnamese Navy Liaison during our NAM
deployment ... but the webmaster says: Click here to view them.
On 01/06/02 Sean-Bob
said:
Served 3/99-10/01 Supply Dept was great/deck force was lazy and
worthless/rd's,et's,tc's:YOU HAVE NO LEADERSHIP ABILITIES!!!!! Good CPO's, horrible PO's
On 01/01/02 Dave Dorney
said:
As much time I have logged at the keyboard, you would think I'd found this place sooner.
To all those I know, I have one thing to say.... GASKETMAN LIVES!!!! I'm tweakin' diesels in
Northern California and livin' life to it's fullest. It's good to see some of ya are still alive and
kickin'... I must admit that I still miss the gentle roll of calm seas and the clatter of those
blasted Claytons, some times wishing I had a deck plate under me.. but hey, never was the 'military
type'. Be good y'all!
On 12/14/01 Ray Wingo, DC1
said:
Retired in 1994, in 1972-1974, we used to comment on the buildings that became known as
the World Trade Center as they grew skyward during construction... I still don't know how they
removed the cranes from the roof... The construction was visible from the homeport pier on
Governors Island, NY... Once again the New York City skyline changed on 9-11-01... The memories of
New York then and now... Stay focused on the mission and God Bless America...
On 12/05/01 Dave Philp
said:
Hello to all who aboard in the early 80's. I do recognize some names here, Barbara Maedke
and Dave Keala. Everyone who remembers me send me note and let me know how you are doing. This
brings back memories from a lifetime ago. Thhis is great.
On 11/21/01 Willie
said:
I was sent (not voluntary) to the Morg at Govis in '74 and got off after the first Alpat.
Good memmories of that all new crew and a command that couldn't be better.
On 07/17/01 Craig Thompson
said:
Reported aboard March 1974 after attending FTA school. Sailed on 1975 cadet cruise to
Europe with tall ships promoting 1976 American Bicentennial. Sailed on 1977 relocation cadet cruise
of USCGC Morganthau from New York to Alameda in San Francisco Bay. Departed USCGC Morganthau last
time in Long Beach, California on August 1977 when seperated from U.S. Coast Guard as FT2.
On 06/19/01 Carl Beal
said:
Reported aboard in 1974 after two-year tour at Comsta Boston. Great ship and crew.
Transferred to CGC Valiant after making W-2 in 1976.
On 05/24/01 Bill Kennedy
said:
I was luck enough to go aboard in June of 70 and made the trip to Gitmo and Nam, it was
very interesting and except for the 120 weather in the equator, on and of course the sea snakes at
swim call it was a great crew to sale with. Sparks qm1 (I was also a Qm1) played crib to 10 months
and ended up only winning 4 dollars at the end of the trip. I remember RDC davis winning the big
docking poll. Say have you spent it yet. I would like to hear from any other nam guys out there.
On 04/22/01 Hal Gantt
said:
It was really great finding this web site. I was on the Morg from mid 1973 to late 1974,
or there abouts. I came on board after Radio A school as a SNRM and made RM3 shortly thereafter. I
remember the bad storm we went through and I remember Captain Parker AKA Captain CRUNCH , jumping
onto the dock in Gitmo before we had docked, (ROTFLMFAO). Had some great times in The Big Apple,
St. Johns, Halifax and of course the Caribbean. I would like to hear from anyone of you. Oh, I
remember those poker games. Those were the times of our lives gentlemen. I hope life has been as
good to each one of you as it has been to me.
On 04/21/01 arcy zendejas
said:
shipmates! i was on the morg 91-93. I'm trying to find my old friends from the morg.
On 04/20/01 Louis Federico
said:
Guess what? We change e-mail accounts again.
On 03/26/01 Glenn Mac Millen
said:
Served aboard the Morgenthau as a RM from 1971 to 10/1974. Great time, great ports. Feel
free to drop me a line, if your from that time.
On 03/25/01 Howie Hyvonen
said:
I was on precom. Who can ever forget Mardi Gras and the work needed to be done the next
day. Served on Deck then striking SK. Captain Mac Thanks for the memories. Mr. Woodle You were a
Ltjg once.
On 03/05/01 Jon Speir, Ex MST
said:
I was an MST on the Morg in the early 80's and I wanted to say hi to all the Blue noses.
As a member of the crew I had a blast on the Alpats and all the other stuff we did. Id love to hear
from any of the early 80's crew.
On 02/01/01 Louis Federico
said:
Just in case anyone would like to get in touch with me, my address has changed to
'thefedgang@aol.com
On 01/22/01 Benny G
said:
To my fellow deckies 92-94. Wassssup!!! I started my career in Alameda and I will end it
in Alameda. Charlie! Look me up! Still up here. We got to go meet Jose C somewhere.. Nate!
Sup!..Hope you settled down now you wild and Crazy fruitcake.. Ed! Just remember ED there's alot
more out there in the world than the CG. Think outside the Box! Kirk! Hey man.. You are the
Eternal underway GOD.. Oh and sorry I ran the Boat aground my last day! haha and to the Rest!
Great Times, BAD times but in the end I wouldn't trade the memories. There are something in the
cliche 'Learn from your mistakes'.
On 01/19/01 al hebert
said:
correction on dates 1/69-12/70
On 01/02/01 AL HEBERT DCC (RET)
said:
I AM A PLANK-OWNER 69-1/71 I KNOW I HAVE NEVER SERVED WITH A BETTER SKIPPER, OFFICERS OR
WHITE HATS IN MY 21 YRS. MUCH TO MY REGRET I COULDNT MAKE THE REUNION. BUT COME HELL OR HIGH WATER
I'LL MAKE THE NEXT ONE!!
On 12/27/00 Matt Bezayiff
said:
How many of you remember when the Morgenthau got her blue nose?
On 12/20/00 John Pelletier ST2
said:
On the Morg from 11/75 to 8/76. Served with some great crew. Kieth Best, Chris Conard, Don
Zier, Dick Wagner,Ric VanDeran,Ed Jones Rob Oeming. A lot of good times. Did a couple Gitmos, OP
Sail '76, Hurricane Belle,to mention a few. Lot of fun going to the ' village' when in port and the
3 (or 5)Brothers tavern up around 14 St. Very Good Times! Mutualed off to the Hamilton and had a
great time there also. Merry Christmas everyone.
On 12/15/00 Myk Keuter
said:
Hey all that ship with me in the early 80's just want to let you know my E-Mail has
changed to mkkeuter@qwest.net. Oh hey Dave Keala, Barbara long time no hear from.
On 11/28/00 Andrew Loney
said:
How the heck are all of you guys? I spent 2.5 years on that ship and cant tell you what I
left with (paygrade-wise). I nearly made BM3 but life goes on. Now that I look back on the whole
situation, to tell you the truth, I really had it pretty good, not because of the ship, because of
my company. Rudder, Ed, Wylie, Frank, Burst, Glassman, Halperin, Turner (Becky-type), Headly, Nate
were all wonderful people to live with and I want to come in contact with each and every one of you.
I found Balls' the other day, Robert I mean. He told me about the site and now I am so excited to
actually have a link to all of you that I cant stand it. Please email me as soon as possible I am
dying to hear from you all...Chuck...I have been hunting for your address for quite some time buddy,
I miss you all very much. My life is going well. I graduate with my logistics degree in 17 days
and celebrated my 5 year anniversary in Sept. I landed a job as an Internet Broker at the nations
largest refrigerated trucking company. Robin is in Hygiene school in the Fall and we are looking to
start entering the world of real-estate ventures, we hope. No kids, not yet, shes got the itch
though. Please message me back asap...I look forward to talking to you all....Andrew
On 11/18/00 MIKE HAGERMAN BM3
said:
was on board jan 74 to july 74 one gtmo plus weather station remember capt giant leap for
mankind
On 11/15/00 Bud Hall
said:
Was on 1/81-3/83; GM2. I recall a lot of the names below. I think I can still watch
Patton with the volume turned down and recite along with any of the parts. Retired '89, been in
Maine ever since.
On 11/10/00 Barbara Maedke
said:
I served aboard from '82 to '84. So long ago. I married Phil Sagato - mistake! mistake!
mistake! Haven't heard from him in years. Would like to hear from (then) QM1 Carl Grossman. And
yes, I remember you Dave Keala. I still send Christmas Cards to Rick Carns and family. I feel like
I've grown up so much since then.
On 10/29/00 Dave Keala
said:
I completely forgot how much fun I had while stationed aboard the Morg until I read all
this, Thanks for the memories. I was with her from 81, good ol Capt. Jack, through 83. I still
tell the story of Capt. Jack bringing her in for his last time. A day I won't soon forget.
On 10/12/00 Vince Mulligan
said:
Hello to all crew members (past or present) of the Cutter Morgenthau. The Morgenthau
brought me many days of pleasure and pain, but she also brought me many good friends along the way.
I sailed on her (87-89) then again (96-99)either before fram or after she was the best white ship to
float. I can only remember the great memories that I have had on her. To the present crew, keep her
good, she will keep you safe.
On 10/07/00 Charley Rudder
said:
To all that remember,93-96 Morg.deck force ruled. What up Boys! Nate and Chuck hangin
under the deepest influences of Jose Cuervo. Jammin to the tunes of Buju Banton, Yea Maaaaan! Life
is good even after the hangin from Capt. Raggy. Those years were great and will never be forgotten.
Take care and for those that are still in, stay strong!
On 10/07/00 NATE BRYANT
said:
morgenthau was my first billet out of bootcamp, if you were a deckie from 92 to 94 you
know me. i saw kirks note as well as eds and seans etc.. drop me a line. hi bekki
On 10/06/00 Bekki Turner
said:
Served on the 'Morg' from 94 to 97, I was a SK3 back then. Had some real tuff times when I
just wanted to jump overboard. Wanted to push the ' PICK ' overboard many, many times. When I first
reported I hung out with some of the deck guys. I remember running from the base police when our
guys got in a fight with some Sherman guys at the base club!! We kick their butts!! I remember Ed
and I seeing the SK2 or 3 from the Sherman the next day and seeing him all black and blue. Seems
like you could get away with alot more back then. Remember the trip over to the Gulf? I'll never
forget Australia, DOOR TO THE LEFT BOB DOOR TO THE LEFT!!! and Jerry shouting a DINGO's GOT BEKKI on
the quarterdeck, when I came across the brow that morning. Oh yeah, I'll never forget India. Sorry
I almost got you in trouble Jerry. I remember almost missing movement in Kodiak because the ship
got recalled and I didn't ah, hear the phone?!!?! I have some great memories!!! I'd love to hear
from anyone who remembers me. Hi Nelson!!!
On 09/20/00 Richard Wagner
said:
On her from Aug 75 to Feb 77 as the SK2 and ships barber. Had plenty of good times and
remember many of you well especially the deck force people from 1st lt on down. Remember Baltimore
for those 3 months when we had to repair a shaft? Welfare widows and the Chiefs Club. Drinking and
more drinking. I am glad that I finally saw the light before I killed myself. Am retired and have
been since 93. Living in Portsmouth VA. Still sober and enjoying life even though my health isn't
the best but the good Lord isn't through with me yet. Best wishes to those of you who remember/know
me. (Still have the shaved head)
On 08/29/00 Sean Stewart
said:
Served on the 'Mighty Morg' from '92-'94. Was a harrowing experience to say the least. I
finally saw the light in 2000, and now am in charge of the computer systems at United States Steel
Co. To all of you...the grass IS greener on the other side.
On 08/29/00 Louis Federico
said:
I had a good time on the Morg. I was there from Sep 85 to May 89. Sounds like a long
time. Well I went to MK A school from Feb-Jun 86. I left from Panama. What a night! Don't go out
drinking if you have to fly in a P-3 for 20 hours the next day. I saw some names I remembered.
Japan was fun in 88. Wear comfortable walking shoes if you go. I just wish that I could have made
it into the Red Dog. The one time we pulled into Juneau, it was closed. I am on the Bear now for
only 12 months and then I have to get a real job. Oh well, Ya'll have fun. Long live the 378.
On 08/04/00 Dave Desiderio
said:
Served aboard Morgenthau 1985-87, Pete Bunch and then Tim Johnson (COs). I am very proud
and thankful to have had the opportunity to serve with every one of my shipmates from those days.
On 08/04/00 Jim Woodle
said:
Attended Change of Command Ceremony aboard CGC BOUTWELL on July 13, 2000, when Captain
Beverly Kelley assumed Command. Was very memerable ceremony, as Bev (Ens Kelley) was First Woman
Officer in CG to report for Sea Duty aboard MORGENTHAU, September 1977. Also attending CofC ceremony
from 1977 MORGENTHAU crew were Captain & Mrs. George Walton, Mark Trinko, and Liz Rose (ex-HM2 and
now Captain in USAF Reserve). The 378's have aged, but we all looked the same... Way to go
Beverly, U-Dun-Gud!!!
On 07/28/00 Kirk Wylie
said:
To quote Dicken's(I think), 'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times' My
sentence aboard the Morgue ran from 3JAN93-5MAY95. I went as a boot, left as a BM3, and learned
more about the Coast Guard than at any unit since. Good and BAD. It's a white needle of death,
therefore it's also a love boat and a prison. Sustachek picked me up from the airport! I've seen a
few familiar names on this board. I don't know if it's good or bad, but for all of the politics and
bad things that I saw, NONE of that has changed in the Coast Guard since. We got screwed in
Mazatlan by getting recalled! And pulled 3 straight ALPATS. Guatemala???? You've got to be
kidding me, what a hole. But anytime you can go out with the crew and make Kodiak bearable, then
that says a lot! Hey Chief Marsters, I remember when you were Dave. You didn't bother me.
LATER!
On 07/27/00 ET2 Rodell Sunga
said:
I served on the MORG from 91 to 93 as an ET3 and from 97 to 98 as and ET2 in a first class
billet. I did 7 ALPATS(six winter), 2 TSTA's, 1 Humanitarian trip and 2 SouthPATS. I had a great
time and would like to see some type of MORG reunion. I'm currently an instructor at ET-A School
On 07/18/00 Norman Fogle
said:
I severed on the Grand OLd Lady as a plankowner under the great leadership of Of Capt. Mc
Donald and DcC Chief 'tiny' Hebert. It was a experience I will never forget and some long lasting
friendships were made. Rmeber when we were leaving GITMO, When were in the Yards at Baltimore and
those God offall ocean stations. I came on as a FN and left as a DC2. Looking forward to the next
reunion
On 06/29/00 Emory Souza
said:
Boy just reading all these stories about the Morg makes me feel like I never should have
left the Guard. If my memory serves me right I served on her from 79-81. Came on as a SK2 and left
as a SK1. I was also a boarding officer. One of my favorite memories was on ALPAT and the CO
decided to pull into a quite cove and ferry everyone to the beach for a BBQ. Except as we pull in
there are 2 Tawanese vessels that we subsequently seized. I happened to be on the boarding party so
I didn't get to attend the BBQ. Spent about 24 hours aboard the seized vessels. Anyway for my 8
years in the Guard, being on the Morgenthau would have to be the best tour. I really miss the
Guard!!
On 06/14/00 Adam Sustachek
said:
I was on the 'Morg' from '91-03/93. I had a great time with a great crew. We spent most of
our time in San Diego for training. Being from San Diego it was like I never left home. From picking
her up in Seattle (with plastic still on the new mattresses), through 'The Portland Rose Festival'
where we were ordered 'What happened in Portland stays on the ship', to her first Alaskan patrol out
of FRAM. We accomplished an unbelievable amount in the less than two years I was there. We made a
major drug bust (I still have the picture), Pulled people from a sailboat in the middle of a sunami,
and we did it as a team. I'm the proud godfather of the daughter of my best friend, Marcus Biaza,
who I met on the Morg. I'm proud to have been associated with the Morg and everybody I was stationed
with on her. I left her as an SK3 after striking for ten months. I changed rates and am now an
AMT2.
On 05/29/00 Steve 'DORM' Dormady
said:
RMC,USCG(ret). Toured aboard 84-87 in the radio room. Good times, bad times, great crew.
Drop me a line especially if any re-unions are being organized. Contact me C/O
rkputman@charter.net.
On 05/25/00 Mark Trinko
said:
Bev Kelley, the first Woman Officer to report aboard CGC MORGENTHAU. She's now a
Captain, and at HQ, but will be taking over as CO, CGC BOUTWELL this summer. Thus, will be the
first Woman CO of a 378'. Had hoped she'd get MORGENTHAU, but what's a few hull numbers??? I
plan on making the Change of Command on July 13 at Coast Guard Island, Alameda, CA. A few other
that served with her are attending too.
On 05/21/00 Floyd,Bill
said:
I was on the Morg in the early 1970's. Retired and now living in florida
On 05/02/00 Edward Briganti
said:
Station on 722 from 92 to 94. Back when deck force ruled the boat.
On 04/06/00 Steve Carter
said:
Served on the Morg 81-83. Like to hear from any one who was around then. Looking for
BM/Bruce Wharton, heard he joined the ARMY and ended up in some hole in Germany.
On 03/21/00 Clyde Munson
said:
Served on board Morg exactly 1 year to the day JUL73-JUL74. I shipped over for Group
Mayport. I recall BOSN ALRED (biggest man I ever saw). I also recall Capt Smith's 1 giant leap for
posterity at the GITMO fuel pier. Currently BOSN4 and CO STA Rockland, Maine. Retiring 01SEP00.
On 03/18/00 Dan Woolstenhulme
said:
On board from Jan82-Jan84. Was the MP MK1 while LT McKay was the EO. Learned so much
during my tour. Like to say I had a good time but I can't.
On 03/17/00 Phil Smith
said:
On board from 72-74 FT-3 Served Gitmo, ocean stations and pulling Icebrakers back from
Iceland. Living in Dallas. Looking for FT-2 John Hiekkila and FT-3 Kent Gregory Recognized a lot
of names down this list!
On 03/10/00 Jim Meehan
said:
I have changed my e-mail address.
On 02/29/00 Roger O'Day
said:
Well I did it for I hope the last time. New E-Mail for me is raoflyer@gmail.com
On 02/27/00 J ohn W Turner
said:
I went to the Morg a scared 18 year old boot and left a confident man. I believe with the
exception of a few jackasses it was the best crew ever to sail with. Greatest Gm's ever and the
best BM ever John Hullette
On 02/10/00 N.F.Boothe
said:
Greetings to all former and present crewmembers. I am a plank owner of the ORIGINAL CREW.
Reported aboard the the PRE-COMMISSIONING DETAIL of the MORGENTHAU as BM1. I am Norman F. BOOTHE
'FRED', E-Mail-nboothe@coastalnet.com. Was at MEEHANS '98 reunion for COMMISSIONING CREW and a great
time was had by all who attended. Looking forward to next reunion.
On 01/19/00 BM1 Jim Jones
said:
Just trying to contact CPO Mark Thompson who is presently stationed on the Morgenthau
On 12/31/99 Fred's Place
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