OLD Reunion Hall Table for:
USCGC Sundew
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On 12/24/07 Bruce Thompson EN3
said:
Happy Holidays to all who served on the Dew
On 11/12/07 Nick Murphy
said:
I was stationed on her from '01 to decom in '04. I put a video up on youtube if anyone
wants to see some pics of the last crew. And a few of the Alder.
On 10/16/07 dave corbin
said:
I remember lots of old names here as well like dupree, doc, tim street and more. sailed
on her back in 75. to all you old boys keep on sailing.
On 10/10/07 Rusty Whisler
said:
I haven't been on Fred's in a while. I retired in 2002. We live in Palmer, Alaska and I
work for the Dept. of Corrections. I was on the Dew from Jan. 1976 to July 1977. Man was that a long
time ago. To Jim Dupree, I think I remember QM2 Trout. Was he still there in 76?
On 09/11/07 Jim Dupree
said:
I served on the Sundew in Charlevoix, Michigan back in 1974 and 1975. I might stand out a
bit because I was the only black Quartermaster to serve aboard her at the time, and I am 6'6' tall,
so they had to lengthen my rack so I could sleep better! QM1 Jim Smith was on board during that
time, and both Bill Clark and QM2 Trout served with me on the bridge. I rented a room at Ida
Wolsheimer's house with QM2 Trout and Joe Schrank... Many wonderful memories and great shipmates.
(Irish, Edwards, Doc Fenner, Max, Telez, Swansinger, Bill Clark and many more)... Anyone serving on
her during this time - or anyone inclined to write for that matter - please drop me a line...
THANKS!
On 06/12/07 Susan
said:
Just an fyi that we just posted the first webisode of our new series 'Firefighting School',
which features the crew of the CGC Sundew at the school. Check it out when you get a chance at
http://www.coastguardchannel.com.
On 06/08/07 Brian
said:
I was on the Sundew from 1992-1996. Anyone on the Sundew at that time please
respond.
On 03/27/07 Tim
said:
Damon and Joe, How are you guys? It has been a long time. I went to the decommisioning
and it brought back alot of memories from the 89-90 crew. There were at least 14 people there from
that time frame of the late 80's early 90's.
On 03/27/07 Tim
said:
Damon and Joe, How are you guys? It has been a long time. I went to the decommisioning
and it brought back alot of memories from the 89-90 crew. There were at least 14 people there from
that time frame of the late 80's early 90's.
On 03/16/07 Damon Schmidt
said:
Joe Charon and I just came back from a little weekend retreat from Canal Park and
the DEW. WOW!!! Met Jake (MKCS)Brett Jacobson up there and we did it up REAL NICE. I miss all you
guys from the 89 to 91 crews. Those guys who take care of the old girl hooked us up with polo's,
hats and tshirts. What a great time.
On 01/24/07 Bryan Rose
said:
Anyone out there from fall of '93 to '97. Give me a shout out. How about CJ,
Rooooomate.
On 01/22/07 Edgar Harry Wall
said:
Just Recieved information about Robert (DOC) Skakun, Passed away March 2006,
Was On the Sundew 1962-63. He will be missed.
On 01/17/07 Allan Burns
said:
Dave O. send me an e-mail.
On 01/16/07 Shawn Corr
said:
I served on the Dew from Nov 90 to Nov 92 while stationed in Duluth. I went into the
active reserve and served time with the Psu 309 out of Port Clinton Ohio. I am looking to talk to
any shipmates from that time. Have a happy new year. Look forward to hearing from anyone.
On 12/31/06 Dave Oelschlaeger
said:
Any of you 'Dew Crew' from 90-93 give me a shout I was MK2 durning that period
On 12/27/06 Jim Driver
said:
Checked the whole list and only saw one name I can remember from the Sundew in Milwaukee,
1951..I was YN3- CO was LCDR Jonas Torgney Haglove - someone mentioned the Milwaukee Solvlay Coke
co. yards next door (imagine wearing whites during the summer?) - saw an old duffer/superintendant
walking around the grain elevator dock across the river and found out 3 yeaars later he was my
Grandfather I never knew until '54
On 12/26/06 Roger Raboin (Rumbugie)
said:
Seaman 5-54 to 4-56 Marry Christmas & Happy New Year to all the crew that I was stationed
with on the Sundew home port Sturgeon Bay Wi.
On 12/25/06 Giff Trethewey
said:
Seaman, 83 - 86. Merry Christmas folks, I hope things have gone as well for you as they
have for me.
On 11/23/06 Bruce Thompson
said:
HAPPY THANKSGIVING I had a couple of Turkey dinners aboard the DEW in Charlevoix . Hope
all who ever sailed on the DEW have a good day overeating and watching football
On 11/18/06 Mark Northrup
said:
Ops Officer, 81-83, I send my best to all my old shipmates, Duluth and Sundew will always
have a special place in my heart. I still stay in touch with Sal Romo and Larry Peel after all
these years. I have written a few stories of my time aboard Sundew, drop me line if you are
interested. Fondly, Mark
On04/19/06 Gene Liotta
said:
I am sad to announce the passing of a friend and shipmate. Tony Warchol. i will pass on
the arrangements as soon as i hear.
On04/03/06 Mark Lintecum
said:
my email address has an '_' in between the 2 and the 4 if any one trys to email me. -
Spanky
On04/03/06 Mark Lintecum
said:
I would like to chat with anyone that was stationed on the SUNDEW from Feb. 1992 til
April of 1993. please email me. -Spanky
On04/01/06 PAUL Arnold
said:
served on dew spring 65-67 as deck hand, then cvx sta,and presque isle light. hi john
stemmons! do you have list of crew? terry nash is in Minnesota, bill boyanski is in new york.crash&
sweetpea, remember? mike web & dick gallant are still here in charlevoix. oh yeah me to. what
happened to Weaver, bizants,savage,jones,engalbritsen,dilly and the rest. handsenberger was here two
years ago. he lives in ludington mi. i see Roy lewis has his e-mail on here! we lost terry gray a
couple years ago. that was a big lose.
On01/12/06 Eric
Swanson
said:
It's nice to hear all the compliments about the SUNDEW, thank you. I was the last 'Doc'
onboard and I was also the last guy to 'run the boom and set the last buoy'. All of the guys who
qual'd on the boom scratched their name into a piece of leather that covers the arm rest in front of
the controls in the boom shack, check it out if you get a chance. I'm now stationed at Marine
Safety Unit Wilmington, NC as its Independent Corpsman. Lots of great memories. As part of the
Decom crew we took pride in handing her over to the city. I've been up to Duluth a few times since
then (family lives there) but haven't stopped by the boat. Next time though I'll stop by.
On12/23/05 Blair Miller
said:
Served on board Jan. 77 to ship swap with Mesquite and on her till Feb. 78. I agree she
should have been decomm in Charleviox. Anyone know if Chief Selissen is still in Charleviox?
On12/15/05 John Muth
said:
Stationed on the Sundew from '85-'87 with an great crew. Mad Dog, Giff, Wob, Serg, Fozzy
Bear, Hoke, Hodson, Crank. Had some great times. Anyone been in touch with Sergio?? Would love to
talk to him again.
On11/26/05 Chris Tramp
said:
Was part of the crew that crossdecked with the Mesquite and brought the old girl home to
Duluth. stayed on until March 81. HI, Mr. Clune, Simas, Crowley, Lucas
On10/16/05 Bruce Thompson EN-3
said:
I visitd the old girl this summer and was treated to a very fine tour of her. Boy she sure
has changed since I was aboard (69-72) in Charlevoix MI. Also I have a new E-Mail address for those
of you who have contactted me .
On09/20/05 Phillip Daneff EM2
said:
Trying to find an old friend. His name is Terry from Detroit. He was an Sn from 75-77? One
of the few Black guys on the Sundew back then. A very humorous guy. Can any one from that time
remember his last name? I was an Fn on the White Pine at the time, in Baltimore and Terry was
stationed near my hometown in Michigan! Please email with any info.
On
05/30/05 Jeff Lucas
said:
To see pics of building 404, I mean the Sundew (i've been at the station since '92) go to
www.duluthshippingnews.com and click through the links on the left.
On
05/25/05 Roy C Lewis Jr
said:
Served in Sundew, I believe 1966 to 1969, as EN2 through ENC.
On
04/13/05 Heather Burgess
said:
Bruce Carlton Baker...I would love to talk to you...Please e-mail.
On04/08/05 Tom Lease
said:
I just came upon this older message after posting mine. Does anyone know where Paul
Atkinson is? He would have been one that I helped off of the lighthouse, onto our lifeboat, and
brought back to the ship. On 08/20/97 Paul Atkinson (baked@aol.com) said: To any of the crewmembers
that were on the C.G.C. Sundew in the spring of 1970 when you had to rescue the crewmembers off
Lansing Shoals Lightstation when we were destroyed by a freak storm. I just want to thank-you guys
for saving my butt just never had the time to thank you . and who ever gave me some dry cloths --
thanks
On04/08/05 Tom Lease
said:
I just came upon this 'Fredsplace.org' when I was trying to get some pictures of the Sundew
for my kids to see, yes, I am one of those who liked kids so much I remarried after a divorce to a
younger women and started another whole family again! I also was in hopes of finding someone who
still had a picture or newscopy of a rescue on a lighthouse where I was one of three (I was the ship
diver) in the lifeboat doing a rollercoaster on 20' + waves to get the guys of the lighthouse with a
cracked seawall. The picture was on the front of the Charlevoix newspaper when it occured, in 1970.
I was the guy that broke the rules on Bravo 50 that weekend, figuring nothing ever really happened
while we were on alert! I went to visit friends in Detroit, had a weekend of heavy partying and
drinking, even was drinking Southern Comfort on the bus to Petoskey. Upon getting a hitched ride to
the ship and arriving at the wee hours of the morning, instead of finding a little bit of light by
the guard shack to get on the ship and slip quietly into bed, all lights were on, the lines were
being pulled in, and if I were five minutes later, I would have missed ship! Talk about a quick
sober up. I was on the bridge with Quartermaster Cranston, couldn't remember other names. Over half
the ship became seasick, amazing I wasn't due to the weekend I had. If you were there, you had to
remember that day! The Sundew could only get so close to the lighthouse. As a diver, I had to put on
my wetsuit, then myself, an engineman, and I couldn't remember the other guy, were lowered into the
water to make our way to the lighthouse. The waves were over 20 feet and the water came completely
over the lifeboat as we were thrown into a dive with each wave into the water, myself holding onto a
bow line while standing up, kind of feeling like a bull rider on a big wet steer! Anyway, when we
reached the lighthouse the occupants were very happy indeed to have us get there and get them off of
a place that they were sure was going to be gobbled up by the Great Lake! Anyway, that probably was
my most memorable experience in the Guard, and that front page picture somehow disappeared over the
years. It was a classic, it showed us just as we were having our bow hit the water and getting
covered. Anyway, hopefully this message will reach someone who was on the ship at the same time I
was, and might have this keepsake in their collection. The crew was great. I often speak about how
we always had Sesame Street on during breakfast, man we really needed a life, didn't we? Anyway, get
back to me, I'd love to find someone I knew, and hopefully the picture/article! Tom Lease
On04/03/05 Heather Burgess
said:
Trying to find Bruce Carlton Baker.
On12/24/04 Dan Simas
said:
To all the crew that I served with hope you all have good Christmas and a great New
Year.
On12/24/04 Giff Trethewey
said:
Hi there Dave, Chief Meyer lives in Superior Wi. he runs a liferaft inspection company I
run into him every now and again. Merry Christmas one and all.
On12/22/04
David Hoke
said:
I want to know how to get in touch with Chief Meyer. Where is that guy?
On11/16/04 Chris Martell
said:
I am looking for information to contact Larry Peel. He was the EO while I was on SUNDEW in
the early 80's. If anyone has an email addy or snailmail address I would be very appreciative.
On10/11/04 Matt Franklin
said:
I am seeking info regarding a William A Bly that served on the Mesquite in Sturgeon Bay, WI
from 1970 - 1972. A picture would be great! Thanks
On10/09/04 Alan
Nimke
said:
Up-dating because of aquiring my own e-mail address. Was on the Dew in 67-68 as CS2. Been
living in Fla the past 20 years. Looked at all the info and pictures of the decommissing of her
when that all took place. Printed one of the pictures and added it to the nautical collection in
my Fl screen room. You may notice that my e-mail reflects the old girl.
On10/02/04 ed keppers
said:
decc.org is the address for the convention center where the Dew is now housed
On08/22/04 Mike Carr Sr, HMCM (ret)
said:
I am in search of a website for the folks that now own SUNDEW. I have artifacts I am
willing to donate to the museum but so not know how to contact the right people.
On07/18/04 doobie
said:
hey was there out of boot camp.. late fall of 98 till late summer of 99.. had a blast...
still in out in Rhode island now
On07/06/04 CJ Mancini
said:
Hey all CJ Mancini 'DOC' Scary isn't it been home now for 2 or 3 Years back in Detroit MI
and waiting to hear for Detroit EMS Fire DEPT. Working in the ER for a Downtown Detroit hospital.
Bryan Rose hit me an email man how the hell have you been ROOOOOMATE!!!!!!
On06/21/04 Mike Carr Sr, HMCM (ret)
said:
I quess I was lucky, I was given an invitation by Mr Wolfe the day prior to the Decom. If
you were there, I was the oldish Auxilarist in the front row of the back section with the Video
Camera. I have a suggetion. Other Retired Cutters have associations, why not Sundew? At least we
would have her to visit and hold reunions, unlike Sedge, Westwind and Northwind which were disposed
of. Is anybody interested? The ideal folks to head this up would be the former shipmates who live in
or near Duluth. Another question, does the DECC have plans to fill out the spaces with uniforms and
artifacts? I have a few I would be willing to donate. In my era my 'Sickbay' was under the ladder
to the cabin the space now occupied by the extra DC Gear. I have the old (Pre 1974) uniforms, old
books, pictures, charts etc that I am willing to send if they would be used.
On06/13/04 Ed Keppers
said:
just a note to all who were at the decom. I came back later in the day and talked to a
couple of the guys from the DECC who were standing around on the bouy deck waiting for the tug to
come and move her, which ultimately didnt show, told them I was stationed on board from 89-91 and
asked if I could come aboard, to my suprise they said sure we should be allowed 'one last look',
couldnt go below deck but it was still nice to walk the decks one more time, will be back after the
fourth to tour below deck. hats off the the fellas from the DECC, a real class act in my book. I
think it was they just didnt want to many people milling around after the ceremony but still a shame
none the less that most people didnt get to see her as we remember her from the inside out. God
speed to all and perhaps we'll run into each other again.
On06/10/04
Ron Wilkins
said:
For all of you Sundew sailors the Duluth Shipping News has two outstanding slide
presentations on the Sundew's last days as a Coast Guard cutter. Go to their website at:
http://www.duluthshippingnews.com to view these outstanding photos. After seeing the
presentations I have to say to the decomm crew of the Sundew, that the ship looked better than new.
Kudos on a job well done!
On06/05/04 Gene Fearer, DCC, Ret.
said:
What a great Decom., wish I could have gone aboard one last time but I live here in Duluth
so am looking foward to going aboard when she is opened to the public. I'll take the Grandkids while
they are still young, when they get older they won't want to go with Grandpa to see a 'old Boat',
it's just not 'cool'... Wish I could have met some of you old timers at the Decom., I was on the
Sundew as a DC/1 in 71 / 73, enjoyed the tour.
On06/03/04 Ex-seaman
Crowley
said:
I was there, in Duluth as well, for the Decom. Was glad to see some old 'sea-legs' from my
time on her, 1980-1982. H-man, Stormin Norman, Mr. Northrup, Mr. Peel, Capt's Lundberg and Romo.
For John Conner, you should have looked up one of the Officers of the Sundew crew. That's how I got
hold of an invitation. It was kind of, well, anal for them not to allow the members of the 'old
crews', to go aboard. Had I known, I had let one of my shipmates, use mine to go aboard. Towards
the end of the visitation, it seems they were letting almost anyone on. At least one of the
officers I was stationed with, talked his way onboard. I did not see that he had an invite, anyway.
Overall, a good time. Went to some of the old haunts, Grandma's, bars. Park Point. Fair winds and
following seas, Arrrr.
On05/31/04 Edgar Wall DC1 Retired
said:
I remember the CO of the Sundew in 1963. It was CDR Paul T. Anderson, He took a interest in
the crew and was a good man. Has anyone back from that time know what happen to him?
On05/29/04 John Conner
said:
John Conner, I sailed on Sundew as an MK2/MK1 from august 1985 to june 1988 and as an MKC
from august 1996- october 1997 when I retired I just attended the decommisioning ceremony and It was
bittersweet to see and hear the Dew's orders read, the really sad part was they wouldn't let us on
her for a last look around, (by invitation only) I am fortunate enough to live here so when I feel
the need I can go and visit her. I had some seriously memorable times aboard Sundew those people and
their influences on me will be forever etched in my mind. The lessons I learned on her I took with
me for the rest of a very rewarding career. Anyone I served with during my years on Sundew, I would
love to hear from you so please drop me a line at mkccgret@aol.com
On
05/29/04 Ed Keppers
said:
Just got home from Duluth and the decom, what a sad event, the old gal never looked more
beautiful than she did sitting there yesterday, the last crew really did a great job at making her
look her best. Thanks guys you did a fine job. Talked to a couple of guys from the DECC, the Dew is
going to be moved over beside the Irvin and they are planning on having her opened for the fourth of
July and is possibly going to be staffed by the Aux from there in town for tours. They also informed
me that they would be looking for volunteers to help with maintenance, tours and the such. They will
be posting information about the Dew on there website @ DECC.org in the near future. Was nice to see
a few familiar faces and remember the good 'ol days, maybe some day we'll all meet again on the deck
of the Dew. Would it be a good idea if old Dew crewmembers could get togethr every year on 27 May
'Sundew day' for a reunion, unless somebody else has a better day in mind. Oh by the way, the
battery on my camcorder went dead before the decom was finished and I missed all the good stuff at
the end, if anybody was there and has a copy I would eternally be in your debt. thanks again and God
bless.
On05/28/04 Edgar Wall DC1 Retired
said:
I Retired 31 years ago and now the USCGC Sundew WAGL-404 is the last ship I had duty on
is now Retired also. It has been a long long time since I enlisted in the Military 23 Aug 1951.
On05/27/04 Leo
said:
Well The Sundew is decommissioned. She is being kept in Duluth as a museum. So you can
still take your children and grand kids onboard and tell them sea stories
On05/24/04 Shawn Draves
said:
I noticed my email address is wrong. The correct one is sdraves@comcast.net
On05/23/04 Phyllis (Bergh) Latvala
said:
Hi. I just stumbled on your site as I was searching for last minute info on the Sundew's
decommissioning. I wasn't prepared for an outdoor event (rain!!). If anyone knows anything more,
please post it, as I will check this site again before I leave for Duluth. Thanks, and it's been
interesting reading all your posts! Also, someone posted about attire: on the invitation it says for
military it is Tropical Blue Long and for civilian it's informal.
On
05/23/04 Ed Keppers
said:
I just checked the weather for Duluth and they're calling for rain on thurs. Seeing as the
DECC/bayfront is an outdoor venue does anybody know what the foul weather plan is.
On05/18/04 Edgar H Wall
said:
I think the SUNDEW Decommissoning should be in Charlevoix, Mi, cause The Old Gal Was
there longer then In in Duluth.
On05/09/04 Shawn Draves MKC (RET)
said:
I think the Anchor Bar in Superior would be a great Official un Official get together
Wednesday night the 26th. Lots of great times there.
On05/07/04 John
Reed
said:
I recall a place in Superior that served up some kick ass burgers & fries that would at
least serve as a starting point on Wed. night. Anyone else from '94-'96 out there & planning on
making the decom? I'll be heading up with the family on the 26th. Looking forward to seeing Duluth
again.
On05/05/04 Mike Carr Sr
said:
It is now obvious that there are no planned activities for former SUNDEW crewmembers to get
togther and swap lies and swill Lienenkugals. So might I suggest that one of our former shipmates
who lives in, or is familiar with Duluth suggest a place to meet and we can all just gather there
for an impromptu reunion? I am booked into a B&B for the event and will arrive on Wednesday
afternoon. I am hoping to see a few Charlevoix Era Shipmates. I was HM3/HM2 from 1972-1974.
On05/04/04 Tom Hanson
said:
I have a place reserved as well. I plan on being in Duluth the night before DECOM. Was on
the Sundew as a SN 1986-1987 and back as ET2 1994-1997. Look forward to meeting past shipmates. Drop
me an e-mail and maybe we can get together for a few on Wed May 26th.
On
04/14/04 Ex-Seaman Crowley
said:
I have already reserved a room in Duluth. I joked with LTJG Wolfe, that he should just
give my old rack back to me. Deckie berthing, top rack, by the head and the hatch. See you all
there, I hope. I am trying to get both of my older kids to come up with me, as they were born
there. 1980 - 1982. Phillip and Jessica, for those who just might remember. And for those who are
involved with the USCG, National Facility Security Plan Review Center Customer Help Desk. I
actually made the recording for the Msgs, once you dial into that phone number. Small world ain't
it. All kinds of Houligans were up here in Overland Park, Ks. A couple of months ago. It was
cool seeing the Sailors, though they were land-locked.
On04/13/04 Tim
(Wojo) Wojnowski
said:
Was FN on Sundew 89-90 until I went to MK 'A' school. I am currently at Station Portage
and plan on being at the decom. Will be my 2nd decom in 3 years. I was on Sweetbrier in 2001 when
she got decommed. I hope to see some old shipmates there. Any old shipmates from that time period
drop me a line.
On04/09/04 Bob Pembridge
said:
On board as a Fireman 92'-93'. I mostly remember how cold it was! Especially when I
shut down the heating valve in deck berthing after getting smeared with bouy sludge, an MK2 in A-
gang showed me where the valve was....sure wish I could remember his name. Anyway, had a great
time, grew up, and learned alot. I would love to hear from DC1(at the time) Monty.
On03/25/04 Mike Carr Sr
said:
Despite assurances otherwise, I have not recieved the expected email to Mr. Wolfe
concerning the Sundew DECOM in May. Are there any other activities that former crewmembers are
invited to? Banquets, Receptions etc. We plan to be there. Also I am now a Coast Guard
Auxiliarist, what is the Uniform of the Day for the Decom Ceremony?
On
03/21/04 Ray Bauer
said:
I served on the Sundew 1972-1973 in Charlevoix--DC1.Would like to hear from anyone who
was on with me!
On03/21/04 Ray Jones
said:
Crewmember 1971-1972 Served as Quartermaster. Remember some wild times and friends in
Charlevoix.
On03/16/04 Ron Wilkins
said:
I received an Email this morning from the SUNDEW'S XO, LTJG Michael Wolfe, that the SUNDEW
will be decommissioned at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 27, 2004 in the vicinity of Bayfront Park/DECC.
Sorry to see the 'Dew' go, she will be missed. My unit CGC MESQUITE ran joints ops with SUNDEW in
February 1968 on Operation Alexbow. I posted a pic of SUNDEW pushing the Alexbow here at Fred's.
Enjoy!
On03/15/04 Gene Fearer, DCC (Ret.)
said:
Word just out by Duluth local news, the Sundew's DECOM is set for thursday, May 29, 2004/
Hope all you past crewmembers can be here for the big event.
On03/08/04
Steve Bastek
said:
I was fortunate to have served on Sundew from 87-90, one hell of a crew..hope to see many
of you at the decommissioning in May.
On03/06/04 Bryan Rose
said:
Hey everyone from '93 to '97. Just wanted to drop a line to let everyone know that my e-
mail has changed. CJ where are you? Hey roooooooomate.
On02/12/04 Don
Rypstra
said:
Was stationed at ANT Duluth and then ANT Sundew '81-'84. Lots of good memories. Anyone
remember the docktender we used for AtoN? As I remember it, she left Duluth on the deck of the
Sundew.
On02/11/04 Ed Keppers
said:
I know late May is a way off yet but maybee we should start coordinating some car pools to
get people to the decom, maybe those who are thinking about going but because of the distance are
holding back. Maybe if they could meet up with someone closer and ride with them it would ease the
pain of a long trip. I myself live in Green Bay Wi and am planning on driving up ( assuming it is
held in Duluth) if anybody is interested in riding up with me I'd be more than willing to help
On01/23/04 Ted wagner
said:
Greetings from Waggy. Page 7 king and veteran of 2 captains masts. I loved and will miss
the old girl.. can't wait to see who shows. Little frank and shane where are you?
On01/11/04 Gene Fearer, DCC (Ret)
said:
A notice was in the local Duluth newspaper on 1/10/04 stating that the Coast Guard is
looking for anyone who served on the Sundew. The Sundew is being decommissioned in late May. Quote
'All past and present crew members, as well as their friends and family, are being sought to attend
the ceremonies. Past commanders are especially sought.. If you have some names and numbers, or if
you want more information, contact Lt. Michael Wolfe at (218) 720-5461 or by e-mail at
mwolfe@cgcsundew.uscg.mil.' Unquote. I know some of you old 'Dew' crewmembers have been wondering
about the retirement of this grand old lady, hope all those that can attend will be here in Duluth
in late May.....
On12/25/03 Dave Corbin
said:
merry christmas to all who sailed her decks from the 74-75 crew
On12/24/03 Charlie
said:
May I add my Merry Christmas Wishes to all. 1st LT 80 - 82, loved the job, the ship and
the town. Like Mike Carr I would like to know when the de-comissioning is planned. Looks like
either the 'DEW' or Acacia will be the last of the 180's to go.
On
12/20/03 Edgar Wall
said:
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. Any one around From 1962-65 Crew?
On11/25/03 Mike Carr Sr
said:
If there is a confirmed date for SUNDEW DECOM would you please respond by email or post
the information here.... Served on SUNDEW 72-74 has HM3/2. Married a local, the fomer Debby Empey.
If anybody knows where she is I would appreciate that information also. Her last known location as
of 7/03 was a trailer park in Oklahoma. Thanks.
On11/23/03 Edgar
Wall
said:
Any one remember when the Sundew was breaking ice is Lake Mich. around 1963-64 and the Due
hit a Wind row so hard that the main bolt broke off and fell on the armature in the Main motor and
we were dead in the water for many hours untill the Mackinaw came and tow us to Wisconsin and were
in the Yords for about three month. After the armature was removed and sent to Pittsburgh Pa it
returned and the dock crew hosted by the packing and it broke and had to be return to Pittsburgh
for inspection. Now that was something to remember.
On11/19/03
Kenneth A. Sullard
said:
SUNDEW crewmembers Paul R. McKENNA From Arch Sullard's Son (Kenneth A. Sullard) I am
sorry to inform you that my father Arch Sullard passed away in Dec. 1997 I just recently found your
posting. G-d Bless. Kenneth -
On11/15/03 CARTER OWENS
said:
Wow. I can't believe Tim has passed away. What a shame. When I was stationed at the ANT in
Duluth, we renovated the Superior Light House. Tim took many pictures that sold locally. I bought
some. They are beautiful. He was a kind man.
On10/24/03 Jay Nilles
said:
A sad day for anyone who knew Mr. Tim Slattery. Always there for any Coastie that needed
a hand. I don't think there was anyone ever stationed in Dultuh that didn't know him. 24 Oct 2003
- Search ends for Duluth area photographer DULUTH, Minn.-- The Coast Guard has ended its search
for a local Duluth a man who fell off a 14-foot aluminum boat this afternoon. The body of Tim
Slattery a photographer from Duluth was recovered by divers from the St. Louis County Sheriffs
Department not far from where his motorboat was found. Coast Guard Group Sault Ste. Marie received
a call from the motor vessel COLUMBIA STAR at 4:30 p.m. stating that they saw a man fall overboard
from his boat in Duluth Harbor. A rescue boat from Coast Guard Station Duluth arrived on scene
within 10 minutes of receiving the call. Once on scene, they found the 14-foot boat running in
circles and immediately began searching for the missing man. The other agencies that assisted the
Coast Guard are the St. Louis County Sheriffs Department, Minnesota State Police and Civil Air
Patrol.
On09/26/03 David (Poker) Hoke
said:
OKAY, where's all those Dewers from the mid eighties?
On
09/25/03 Dan Simas(Dangerus Dan )
said:
Do I remember that night it was the ' Dew' we were awaken around 0200. Musterd on mess
deck , crew was told what had happend several of us put on as much clothing we could, after we got
out of the jam we had a happy hour. I have some pictures that where taken on the messdeck the
clock shows the time of 0230 the photo is out of focus. Mr Clune After I left the 'Dew' I reuped
in the Reserves and finally made Bm 3 I was asigned to Ant Rio Vista till it merged with Ant San
Francisco, the in 1991 I transfered back. Was asigned to the Mobile Bay in time to commison the aids
to navication barge 12002,was there till 1994 when I was riffed. I was studying for the Bm 2 service
wide.Sarry to here about Bmc Frank. Any one here from Terry Hamil, Kelly Scanland, J. Mutts,
Jimmy Jenson.
On07/29/03 Mark H. Kelley III
said:
Hello Mates, Any news on the Dew's Decom in 2004? Please keep us informed! Mark+
On07/20/03 Josh Pryor
said:
just looking for info on the sundew it will be my new unit in about 3 weeks. Any help
please Email me. thanks
On07/17/03 alan nimke
said:
My previous mail mentioned to refer info to my daughter, but since then, I hav a
mailstation to receive my own mail.
On07/16/03 Ric Mixter
said:
Hoping to hear from the crew of the Sundew from the rescue of the Bradley survivors.
We're assembling a story to chronicle the Dew's history before she's decommissioned.
On06/01/03 Harold D Muth
said:
I am interested in hearing from any SUNDEW crewmember who served on board during
1957-1960.
On05/27/03 Ray Lucas (SN)
said:
Was on Sundew in Duluth from shipswap until Feb 81, Mesquite from Mar or May 80 until
shipswap. I went to Lipan in Key West from Duluth, what a change. I recognize some of the names
here. Did anyone stay in Duluth after getting out?
On05/26/03
Bruce R. Thompson EN3
said:
Was on the Dew from Feb.1969 to Mar. 1972
On02/19/03 Charlie
Clune
said:
It was the 'DEW' Mike. I remember being awakened by several 'pipes' well after taps.
Back in those days I could sleep through almost anything, but I could hear the mains absoloutly
screamin' and no sound of 'crunch crunch'. I wondered what in the heck was going on. Seems the ice
field sort of 'snuck up' on the bridge watch. The wind was blowin' a gale. As the ship was working
to free itself the sea water intake for the Stbd. MDE came out of the water or was full of ice, not
sure which. I know we were 'rolled over' pretty good for a while . Had they over heated the engine
we would heve been in deep doo doo. I remember asking the bridge what the problem was. Frank Lynch
says, why don't you come up and find out!!! As I was heading for the bridge crewmen kept asking me
if we were going to abandon ship.. I said 'in this weather'. Nah I'll stick with the old girl.
I'll leave when I can walk off the bridge wing. I did manage to calm a couple people down. There
must have been 15 people in the wheel house, and yes the whole off watch crew was on the mess deck .
The ice sheet to port was very heavy and fixed to shore. The ice sheet to starboard was about 2
miles wide but not fixed to shore. The watch had missed it closing on us and did not get U/W in
time to swing the bow into the oncoming field (which we could have broken easily enough). It was
pretty tense for a while. I remember telling Capt. Lundberg to go easy on the engines or else we
were going to have to walk, and this old Bosn don't walk on water, frozen or not! He told me If I
had an idea 'go for it' Dave Gaines was just happy to have somebody get the Captain off his back.
I went back to the fantail where I could see the ice around the stern and also feel the wind, took
the conn of the ship from there. Took me three tries but I finally got he right combination of
backing about 2/3rds and going forward hard as I could with full left rudder. I caught a break from
the wind on the third try and the stern swung just a little off the port ice field (I admit I was
'cheating' by having 'rudder on' while backing, but I had a little patch of open water. I put the
rudder admidship and backed her hard. The stern took a bite into the moving ice sheet and we were
free from the lateral push. Backed about 50 yards and then drove straight ahead into the 'fixed
ice' and we continued on into Thunder Bay. As usual it was a combination of luck and hard work.
Nights like that are what made it 'fun'. Looking back later on I am still not sure how much danger
we were in. I dont think the ice was heavy enough to crush the 180's hull plate, but it might have
'popped' us out on the hard sheet and we could have rolled over sideways. Hard to realize it was 20
some years ago!!! I guess the SUNDEW is on the chopping block this year or next. I hope it works
out to keep her in Duluth as a museum or something. One of the 180's should be there permanantly.
Good to hear from you. Stay out of trouble!!!
On02/19/03 Seaman
Crowley
said:
Does anyone remember the night in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Running from the ice flow. Hove
to on the solid ice. Wind shifted and the ice started piling up. Actually tilted us. Ice was
moving over the gunwhales sliding across the bouy deck. Had everyone up, sitting on the Mess Deck.
Thought we were all gonna hafta hoof it across the ice. They thought The ship might be crushed by
the ice. Now,that i think about it, don't recall whether it was Sundew or Mesquite, Duluth. 1980 -
1982
On02/17/03 Louis Stephenson
said:
I was stationed on the Dew from 1969 1t 1972 and would like to hear from any of my
fromer shipmates. I would also like to hear from anyone still living in the Charlevoix area.
On02/04/03 Michael(Seaman) Crowley
said:
Any word on the Decommisioning of the Sundew. I saw in some of the comments below that it
is scheduled for '04. Let me know. I was on the Mesquite then the Sundew, out of Duluth,Mn 80 -
82
On01/16/03 charlie clune
said:
I recently heard from Rick Loster that BMC Wayne Frank passed over the bar, killed in an
accident. It is a particular shame to loose our shipmates before their time. Wayne was a heck of a
BM and a real positive part of the deck force back in the early 80's Fair Winds Shipmate
On01/01/03 Mark Kelley
said:
Happy New Year to all the Shipmates from the Sundew. The Ole Gal is still afloat I
know... Rick Swansinger flew over here to Grand Haven during Coast Guard Festival to stoll on over
and walk her decks with me again. Wow!, What memories that sure did bring back!..Not looking forward
to seeing the old gal decommissioned in 2004.. But I know it's gonna happen. Plan on being there
mates for that.. Let's send the old Gal out in style. Mark+
On12/19/02
Charlie Clune
said:
A Merry Christmas and a Happy and Safe New Year to all current and Former SUNDEW Crews...
On07/17/02 Mark Kelley
said:
Anyone that wants to and can make the trip down. During Coast Guard Festival, Grand Haven,
MI. The Sundew will be in town. I plan on going and walking her decks one last time. Anyone wanna
come along, shoot me an email and let's do it. Mark+
On07/16/02
Jarrod Parks
said:
I was a QM2 on the Sundew from 95-98. Check out some pics on my web site!
http://users.greenbaynet.com/~jgppap/page8.html
On07/07/02 May
Pinckney
said:
Hello from May Pinckney, widow of George W. Pinckney, Chief Engineman on the Sundew in
Sturgeon Bay, 54-56. We went to STA Bayfield where he eventually retired in 65(after service on the
Woodrush, Duluth, MN).
On 05/03/02 Linda Parker
said:
If any of you served with Jim Parker (CDR) who was on the Sundew/Mesquite in 79-80, he's
retiring this June. I'm getting together a memory book. If you have a funny story, photo, or just
want to say hi, please e-mail them to me before June 15th at Nolemad@hotmail.com Thanks! Linda
P.
On 04/01/02 Louis Stephenson
said:
If anybody knows how I can get in touch with BMC Rick Ross or his wife Jill, please let me
know. I was on the Dew from 1969 th 1972. I know that Chief Ross pulled a couple of tours on the
Sundew.
On 03/19/02 Chris Martell
said:
I see a few names from the 'old days' (81-84) Charlie Clune, Sammy Boucher, Arnie Marten,
Jeff Stark, DC1 Massey. Served under both Charlie Griner and Larry Peel. LCDR Lundgren(?) was the
first CO and then LCDR Romo took his place. It's good to reminise about old times. If anyone would
like to chat, or has any other e-mails for the engineering crew under MKC Salmi, drop me a line!
On 03/18/02 Shawn Draves
said:
Second ride on the old girl,93-96,99-present.Will retire this summer.Any old shipmates out
there drop me a line.
On 12/30/01 alan nimke
said:
Looking for coms with shipmates on the Dew during 67&68. Was CS2 at the time. Discharged
Dec 68.Do not have a E-mail of my own. Using my daughter's in Ill. I live in Florida. She will
communicate for me.
On 10/31/01 charlie clune
said:
Got a note from MKC Steve Salmi's daughter. She is putting together a 50th birthday gift
for steve. If you have pictures, Stories etc. she would like to have copies for the collection.
Any of you old 'DEW snipe got a good Steve Story. By the way he'll be in Duluth so don't any
current guys tell him about this
On 10/25/01 charlie clune
said:
1st LT from Ship Swap to Jul82. Turned it into a pretty good 180, see'n as how it
wouldn't stop when we got her. Charlie Griner and Larry Peel were a couple of outstanding EO's.
Bill Brubaker was an Ensign, Any of the old bouy deck crew give me a shout or post here. Mike Carr
are you related to the 'other' Mike Carr BOSN4 retired? Is the decom already scheduled?
On 10/21/01 RICK SWANSINGER
said:
IF ANYONE KNOWS WHEN THE DEW IS BEING DECOMMISSIONED, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. HAVE TO BE
THERE FOR THAT. HAD A HELL OF A GOOD TIME AT THE REUNION.
On 10/07/01 David Rayburn
said:
Hey Joel whats up I served with you on the dew. I was an ss3 do you remember me? Hey CJ
do you remember our motorcycle ride from sturgen bay to duluth? Howdy Brian havent seen you since
big city bobs weddin. hope everyone is doing fine. Joel if you get a chance you can call me.
Anyone know where Bill Brubaker went? Last I heard he was captain of a desk somewhere in alaska.
see ya later.
On 05/24/01 Bill KennedyCWO4 ret.
said:
I was a Qm3 then 2 aboard the Dew with little Jay Alama (Qm1) and Jim wysocki, lawson the
bm and numerous others who hung out at Irvs across the street and the local resturant. not to
mention going out the the bowling alley out the road. Charlevoix was not big then and he local life
was one to remember. I do remember bob skakun and out mastcot Shackles, Mann didnt care for her wo
much. she was a cute dog. hope one reads this and drops a note, I have a few names so far from the
list below of crew members.
On 05/17/01 CJ Mancini
said:
Hey all was on the Dew from fall of 93 to winter of 97 and then to the ANT team From 95 to
97. To HS A sch, Cape May form there and then to Air Sta Atlanitc City and then off to Elizabeth
City to try my luck at Rescue Swimmer school. Got out in Jan 01 and am back home in Detroit. I am
going to paramedic school and living it up in the big city. Any one from the old girl is always
welcome to drop me a line and catch up!!!! Looking forward to hearing from you all!!!
On 04/29/01 Mark Kelley
said:
Hey Everyone, Just an Update. I moved Last Year, and am now in Grand Haven, MI. New Email,
krazy2@chartermi.net. Swannie!! What happened to you since last year?? Did you make it to
Charlevoix?? Dave Corbin, Hey there, What's up?? Where are you now adays?? Hope we have a Re-
Union this coming year in Charlevoix, I would definately be there!! Later Mates, Mark Kelley
Missing - Terrance TJ Marsh. Anyone know where he is??
On 03/24/01 Ed Keppers
said:
I was stationed on 'The Superior One' from '89 - '91, she was my first unit out of boot.
Heard about this site, came up here looking for a couple people and ended up seeing alot more names
than I had expected to find. Anybody know what happened to Chief Davanzo. Does anyone have any info
they could pass along reguarding the decommissioning?
On 02/27/01 Jeff Stark
said:
Served onboard from 81-84 as BM2 with a lot of names I see here, SN (now BMC) Marten,
SK2(now CWO RET) Hithchings, DC1 (Last I saw him DCCS) Massey, BM1 Minter, BM1 Frank, CDR Dave
Jones, All of you who have written a note about him are correct he was the best. May he be in a
happier place. One of my final tours had me working with CDR Loerzell to finish my career building
the new fleet of 225's and 175's. Retired after that and a one year stint on a 378 as BMC.
On 02/25/01 M L
said:
Just browsing, saw quite a few names I remembered from my tour on the Dew 75 thru 77,
retired in 89 but still have found memories of the Charlevoix experience
On 02/15/01 C.R. GULLEY
said:
I JUST WANTED TO SEE IF ANYONE OUT THERE WAS ON THE DEW WHEN SHE WENT FROM MILWAUKEE TO
STURGEON BAY I WAS ON THE DEW FROM MAY 54 TILL JULY 56
On 02/10/01 CWO2(ret) Doug Hitchings
said:
Just looking over the comments its great to see so many from the early 80's consider the
dew the best. I was on board from 83 to 86. CO was Dave Jones, who was one of my best friends
until his passing. The dew was a great boat good to see so many still care about her. I love
retired life but never would have stayed 20 if it wasnt for the good times I had on the dew.
Congrats to Carter. If anyone knows where Joe Minter is tell him Dub says high and has a hotdog or
two reserved for him.
On 02/04/01 DCC Carter Owens
said:
I started my GC career on the DEW back in FEB 83. I didn't think the Coast Guard was going
to be my future but with a little nudge from some shipmates, I was selected for Chief Warrant
Officer this June and will be a Facility Engineer. I am proud to have been a SUNDEW sailor.
On 01/24/01 Bryan Rose
said:
No Joel I transfered to the couch. Anyone out there remember me thow me a line at the
above address to see about a possible trip back up to the northland to see the old girl and to hit
some of the old places.
On 01/03/01 Ron Wilkins
said:
Just wanted to say 'hello' to the crew of the Dew who were onboard during the testing of
the 'Alexbow' iceplow back in Jan '68 with the Mesquite. What a FIASCO that was! I was on the
Mesquite and I have some news clips of the Sundew from the Green Bay Press-Gazette. If you'd like a
copy E-mail me. Sundew, you're one of only 12 of the 180 fleet still on active duty. May you have
good weather and calm seas the rest of your days.
On 11/21/00 Dave Corbin
said:
did my time ofut of boot camp on the dew in dec 74 I remember BMC Ross,BM1 Curtis, Ritchie
and Tim Street who went awol out of boot and then came to the dew hell of a crew breaking ice what a
fun time to all who sail her good luck.
On 11/13/00 Joel Lowe
said:
Good to see familiar names. Sailed '95-'97. Then back home again in INDIANA. How about
Chief Draves back on the Dew? Brian are you still asleep in the crews lounge? What happened to
Chief Turner?
On 09/12/00 Moonshine
said:
I was on board from Sept 63 to spring of 64. We were tied up at Charlevoix lifeboat
station when President Kennedy was shot. I moved on the the Basswood in Hawaii and traveled the
Pacific until the Basswood was transfered to Vienam. Transfered to Phila Pa in late 66 and left
active duty in 67. I am not an 'old Salt' like most of you. I loved the old Coast Guard, hate the
new image that 'we' now have. I have always been proud of the Coast Guard. I wear my USCG belt
buckle everyday with pride. I hope all of you walk with pride with you Coast Guard Background.
On 09/10/00 Kroetsch
said:
Rptd aboard summer of 1950, in coal yard of Milwaukee, as a YN striker. Remember running
agound off Beaver Is. with load of coal, took most of the nite to unload by hand. CO Lcdr Q Mckay
Greeley never did notify Dist. of being high & dry. Retired as AMCM in 1976, now reside in
Albuquerque NM. Am interested in decommissing event.
On 09/10/00 CWO Forrest R. Appleton
said:
Since my last update in 1999, I've fleeted up to Chief, MILPERS Branch of Headquarters
Support Command. We lay claim to having the busiest PERSRU/Admin/Transportation(HHG) offices in the
CG. Sure great to see more familiar names of shipmates from SUNDEW's past(Eric Johnson, Jacob
Grady, Mark Knapp, John Muth, etal.). Hope to see many others in Duluth when SUNDEW, unfortunately,
is decommissioned in the coming years.
On 09/09/00 Jack Young
said:
I served on the 'Dew in 1958-1959. I was on her when the Carl D. Bradley sank in Lake
Michigan. Any of you old salts out there from that era??
On 09/07/00 Bill (Scoop) Felkner
said:
Was great to see the guys at the '100th Anniversary' of the Coast Guard in Charlevoix. The
city put on a great show. Hope we can get together next year.
On 08/21/00 Bruce Reynolds
said:
May 1967 to May 1968. Living in Cleveland enjoying the good life? The movie The Perfect
Storm brought back many memories.Sick Bay is now closed.HM2 Bruce Reynolds signing off standing by
2182
On 07/26/00 MIKE CARR
said:
Sundew Vets who missed the reunion in Charlevoix last weekend missed a grand time. Gene &
Cathy Liotta put on a super meal on Saturday Night. Even the city of Charlevoix rolled out the red
carpet for us. That is a real switch from the 70's when they would rather eat cat litter than have a
Coastie date one of their daughters or even allow us to park in the ships parking lot without paying
tribute to the all powerfull merchants association. Things have changed a little, the merchants
still rip off the tourists, or try to, and the parking lot is gone for the most part. The swing
bridge is gone and the old Top Side has gone Up Scale.
On 07/14/00 Bruce Reynolds
said:
Living in Cleveland. Get to see the Dew when it comes to town. Best to all Vets.
On 04/17/00 Jacob Grady
said:
Served onboard the CGC SUNDEW from 86-88, would like to hear from anybody stationed at
that time. Took the south trip but left in Nova Scotia. Hello there Mark Knapp and Forest
Appleton, any word from the others??
On 04/11/00 Maxon, Jim
said:
I served aboard the old (WLB404) from late 73-75 as Storekeeper. Got off a few months
before the Edmond Fitzgerald went down in Superior. Lots of good guys, memories, etc...If anyone
knows where I could find a color 8 x 10 ship photo in the ice...let me know. I read Doc Carr's
message and just might make that reunion in July 2000.
On 01/30/00 HMCM Mike Carr
said:
SUNDEW vets from the Charlevoix Michigan era are invited to join in the Station Charlevoix
Reunion this Summer, July 14-16 in Charlevoix. Lodging will be catch as catch can because of the
late notice. If inerested contct me at mikecarrsr@msn.com.
On 01/29/00 Wojo
you still in the CG. I got the Sundew as one of my Dream Sheet picks.I remember the girl Damon
couldn't get rid of in Sturgeon Bay, She had a nice Harley didn't she?
On 01/28/00 MKC Boudreau
said:
Hey Chiefs! If you're going to be in the Duluth area on March 10th 2000, call me! (218)
720-5461. Chiefs Initiation for Boot E-7 EMC Wiles. E-7 Wile's favorite quote seems to be 'I don't
have time for games'. Hopefully we can break him away from cutting cords of good tools and arcing
contacts long enough to educate him, how to play our games. During the Chiefs Initiation, he has a
very special outfit to wear, if anyone needs autographed pictures please call him….
On 01/28/00 Knapp
said:
Hey, Damon-I remember the girl you couldn't get rid of in sturgeon bay. Wojo-hated
getting your picture taken.
On 01/28/00 Mark Knapp
said:
Allright, all you guys not saying hi to me, fine i understand. Stationed there 87-90
On 01/20/00 Carl A. Lawson
said:
BMCM CARL A. LAWSON ..SERVED ON THE SUNDEW FROM 1960--1964..Any past crewmembers out
there..lots of good memories..I retired from the Coast Guard in 1978
On 01/12/00 Gene Liotta
said:
great memories, there from april 73 to jan of 75/ still in charlevoix. looke me up
eh!!!
On 01/11/00 Rick Swansinger
said:
I joined the Sundew early 73 till mid 75. I have many great memories of the shipmates and
those in town who became my friends. She was a hard working crew and even harder playing. Went back
to Charlevoix this summer for the first time in 20 sum years, the Dew is no longer there but the
town is just as beautiful as ever. I did see the Dew in Cleveland and walked her decks, it brought
back so many good memories (Bobbie Tellez, Ron Meyer, Gene Liota, Gomer, Ritchie and many others. I
hope to hear from everyone. I plan on moving to Charlevoix this spring. Hey the station is holding a
reunion this year.
On 01/09/00 Paul R. McKENNA , CWO4(PERS), USCG (Ret)
said:
Just clicked on to see if there were any SUNDEW crewmembers left from my tour 1948 and
1949. I went aboard at Milwaukee right out of boot camp and was rescued from the coal shoveling
(for lighthouses) deck gang by YN2 Arch Sullard who made me his 'Striker'. Went to YNSK School in
49 and came back to SUNDEW as YN3 serving as the only YN until I mutualed to Boston in early 50.
Small world department > my son, then a LT on the staff of ComEastArea, inspected SUNDEW more than
40 years after I served aboard her. Happy 2000 to all you SUNDEW Sailors.
On 12/10/99 Tim (Wojo) Wojnowski
said:
Hey Damon Schmidt do you remember me I was on from Jan 89 to May 90'.
On 12/10/99 Robert (Bob) Skakun
said:
I was assigned as Corpsman to the 'DEW' in November of 1961 through June or July 1963.
Memories are good, but are slipping away. Names escape me. Anyone remember Shackles the mascot
huskie mix who was court marshalled and dishonorably discharged by CDR MANN?
On 08/26/99 CWO Forrest R. Appleton
said:
Hello again! I was SUNDEW's Yeoman May 1986 to May 1989. I'm currently the Asst Chief
of Military Personnel, Education Services and Mutual Assistance Officer at Headquarters Support
Command, Washington, DC. Glad to see former shipmates doing well; your names bring back many fond
memories. My best to you and yours...
On 08/07/99 Damon Schmidt
said:
I 'did the dew' back in 90'& 91 and had a great tour. I've ran in to alot of old shipmates
from the Sundew and would love to hear from you!! I'm now stationed at Two Rivers, Wi.
On 07/26/99 Mark Knapp
said:
Stationed on the Sundew From nov97-jan90. I was fortunate to make the south trip, time
for good fun and to make good friends. In Duluth, i got to meet the man who helped design the
sundew and the other 180's at the Duluth Marine Iron and Shipbuilding company.
On 07/05/99 Edgar Wall
said:
I was on the Sundew over Thirty five yrs ago , how is the old galdoing?
On 06/07/99 Jim Barnes
said:
I was the Yeoman on board the SUNDEW from March 1989 to December 1991. To quote
Shakespeare: 'It was the best of times and the worst of times.'
On 05/13/99 Edgar Wall DC1 (ret.)
said:
Iam a old shipmate of the Sundew 1962-1965
On 04/30/99 Jon Menze
said:
I'm currently one her for the sencond time. The first was from Aug 87 to Oct 89 as a
fireman. Seen a south trip one her. Now I'm a MK2 and had to help rebuild the #1 MDE. It went up in
Jan.She's running great again.
On 03/12/99 Mike Carr
said:
I served on SUNDEW from Nov 72- Aug 74. Married the daughter of the town's city mechanic
and moved on to A.S. Traverse City in Aug 1974. What ever became of Greg 'Gomer' Pyle,
Bill'Honk'Deyoung, or Gregory B. Gregory. I lived down the road from Little Joe Dusseau from 96-98
he is a truck driver and part time race car driver, has grown kids already, but then so do I!
On 02/21/99 Carl A. Lawson
said:
I served on the CGC Sundew from 1960---1964..interested in hearing from past
shipmates...retired in 1978 as BMCM , OINC-CGC Pt Hannon, Jonesport Maine....
On 01/17/99 SK1 John Muth
said:
Was stationed on the Sundew Jan 85 thru Jan 87. Would like to hear from Mad Dog and Sergio
if anyone knows there whereabouts.
On 01/13/99 Ben Massey
said:
Served on the 'Queen' the finest 180 ever built fron 82 to 86. Went on as DC1, made DCC
and departed. Best unit I have had in 23 years. I remember Arnie and Carter and Fozzy Bear. Romero
was skipper at that time to be replaced by Davy Jones along with Dave Lorezell, Larry Peel and good
ole Jimmy Joe Bob Toms. Too many names to type at this point, but I remember just about every one.
Boy did we have some great times. QM1 Darrel Duquoswki where are you?
On 01/11/99 Joel Wifler
said:
This was my first unit after boot camp from 26NOV92 to OOA30OCT93, before going to RM
school. Some of my favorite memoriescome from this buoy tender, with the exception of having half
ofmy head shaved the night before going to RM school (you know whoyou are). Would be great to hear
from you all.
On 01/10/99 Mark Kelley
said:
Hi there folks, Anyone out there from 1974 - 1976 when the Sundew was in Charlevoix?Love
to hear from some of the crew. See ya, Mark +
On 12/29/98 fozzy bear
said:
hey all i was on the sundew july 4 till sometime in 86 com dave jones was her co may he
rest in peaceliving in white cloud michigan nowjust looking for some old mates if anyone has heard
of john miller let him know im looking 4 him please
On 12/23/98 FT1 HARRY GAUSE
said:
I was on her briefly from MAR-SEP87 as a seaman and have been back a couple of times to
visit her and the area in the past eleven years. Does anyone know what happened to MK1 Joe
White?
On 12/20/98 Arnie Marten
said:
Straight out of boot camp to the Sundew, served from July of 82 to July of 85. Went from
SA (almost SR) to BM3, currently I am a BMC (hope to stay there for awhile) stationed at STA
BAYFIELD as OinC. While on the Sundew I worked for and with some great guys and some not so great
guys. On the great side I have to include BM1 Joe Minter (thanks for everything), BM1 Wayne Frank
(hard but good), CWO Shogren (who I later worked for as a BM1 and made Chief under, I consider this
guy MY MENTOR and thank him for making my career). Well if anyone out there recognizes my name and
wants to talk, drop me a line.
On 12/10/98 DC1 Carter Owens
said:
Hello old shipmates. I served on the Sundew from 4 July 83 to 1 Sept 85. I came right from
boot camp to the best unit I have served so far. The skipper was Dave Jones and the XO was Mr
Lorzell. My EO was Larry Peel and since I was a fireman, I worked in main prop. I escaped main prop
in early 85 to strike DC under DC1 Ben Massey. I pinned on my 3rd class crows in the summer of 85
and since have led a very interesting career. I'm currently stationed at the Gulf Strike Team in
Mobile, Al. Hope to see some of you in the future. Happy Holidays
On 11/23/98 BMCM Richard W.Whelchel,RET
said:
Served as BM2,My first sea duty in the Coast Guard,Will never forget I learned a lot.
On 11/14/98 C. J. MANCINI
said:
I WAS ON THE SUNDEW FROM SEPT 5TH 1993 TO OCT OF 95 AND THEN 2 YRS AT ANT DULUTH. WHILE ON
SUNDEW I MET SOME OF THE BEST PEOPLE INTHE WOLRD I COULD HAVE EVER ASKED TO MEET. FRIENDS I WILL
HAVE FORTHE REST OF MY LIFE
On 11/02/98 Bryan Rose
said:
I was on board from 93'through 97'.I had ALOT of good times and yes SOME bad times but all
in all it was probably the best experiences I have ever had. Too many times port calls turned into
some really good nights. Four years on the 'DEW' turned out to be great,good friends,good times,and
good experiences. If you remember me I would like to chat.
On 10/24/98 YN1 Forrest R. Appleton
said:
Greetings to all former SUNDEW sailors. I was assigned to the finest 180 in the CG from
May 86 - May 89 as her Yeoman. I am currently the Administration Branch Chief for ISC San Pedro,
CA. I've been selected for appointment to Chief Warrant Officer (PERS) and anticipate promotion on
1 June 99.Take care...hope to see many of you in the near future!YN1 Forrest R. Appleton(310)
732-7404.
On 09/02/98 Rob Blohm
said:
Hey everyone. I was stationed on the Sundew from Nov 92-Jun 95. Came aboard as a SA,
decided to strike and left as an FS3. Many a good memory sailing the Lakes. Drop me a line if you
feel inclined to do so. Hope to hear from some of the crew that I remember serving with.
On 08/20/98 Mike Ritchie
said:
Went to the old Dew out of Boot Camp in Dec 1973. First thing I remember was breaking
ice, which we seemed to do until I left her a BM2 in May 1976. Some of my best memorys came from
that tour. Worked for BMC Ross and BM1 Curtis. We saw alot of the Great Lakes breaking ice every
winter. Wouldn't trade those days for anything. Let me hear from some of you old guys.
On 06/28/98 Jay Nilles
said:
On the 'Dew' from Aug 93 to Apr 96. SN/BM3. Currently at Station Neah Bay in Washington
State. Would love to here from past and present crew. Wish ya smooth sailing!
On 04/11/98 C. J. MANCINI
said:
I was on the Sundew as an SN from sep 95 to oct 97 and at ANT Duluth till mar 98. I'm
now a HS3 at TRACEN CAPE MAY. I have many good memories of the old girl. Drop a line and let me
know what's up, thanks PEACE AND BE SAFE.
On 03/12/98 Dave Corbin
said:
The dew was my first boat out of boot camp back in 74-75 as a deck ape. Great way to meet
the guard cold as hell but a lot of good times in a small town. miss ya Tim Street where ever ya
went.
On 02/01/98 Mark Kelley, SS2
said:
Hi Mates; Hope one and all are having a happy new year!!
On 01/30/98 Jarrod Parks
said:
I have been stationed on the Sundew from June 95 to present. She is in great shape and
has a lot of years of service left. Since stationed on board, we have navigated all Great Lakes.
We visited Lake Ontario to clean up Galloo Island in the summer of 95. We pulled into Toledo for
training, Cleveland for the ATON confrence, and Put-in-Bay for a lot of fun. We visited Windsor,
Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan. We sailed through the turbulant Lake Huron and some of us couldn't
keep lunch down. We stopped in Cheboygan, Michigan and Mackinac Island. We sailed to Sturgeon Bay,
Wisconsin (home away from home for D9 cutters). We pulled into the Soo several times (although we
have yet to stay the night). And we have hit all of the usual Lake Superior ports: Houghton,
Marquette, Isle Royale, Washburn, Two Harbors, and Thunder Bay. Where next? Who knows! QM2
Parks.
On 01/14/98 Todd R. Berner
said:
I was a SA/SN aboard the Sundew from July 86 to Dec 87. Does anyone remember Bob Baker,
Scott Brooks, Micheal Jaroch, and Ed Vandusen(VD). If so do you know how to get ahold of them?
On 12/12/97 Chris Johnson
said:
Hi Shipmates, I'm still active duty as the EO of Mobile Bay out of Sturgeon Bay and have
just just been enjoying the comments here at Fred's Place. Give me line on the E-mail if you have
time.
On 12/09/97 Shawn Decker
said:
Former SA/SN from 93-94, struck QM on board then went to school. Went to the JEFFERSON
ISLAND, made QM2 in 97. Currently an ENS on the STORIS. Would love to hear from old shipmates.
On 10/08/97 Tom Hanson
said:
I was on the Sundew as a SN from 1986-1987 and as the ET2 from 1994-1997. Had many a good
times on the old girl. Ones I'll never forget
On 09/22/97 Rusty Whisler
said:
Hello to all you old timers out there. I served my first tour on the old gal from Jan.
1976 to July1977. How's it going Ron and Sam.
On 08/27/97 John Stemmons
said:
I was on the USCGC Sundew in 67-68 and we had a rescue of our own crewmembers off of White
Shoals lighthouse. The small boat's bow line parted while four of the crew members were aboard, in
heavy seas, and it swung around into an iceberg. The water was so cold that they almost
immediately cramped into the fetal position, and by the time we could recover them, their body temps
had dropped to a dangerous level. All recovered, and we had a reporter from the Charlevoix
newspaper who got pictures and wrote the story which went world-wide. Exciting times!
On 08/20/97 Paul Atkinson
said:
To any of the crewmembers that were on the C.G.C. Sundew in the spring of 1970 when you
had to rescue the crewmembers off Lansing Shoals Lightstation when we were destroyed by a freak
storm. I just want to thank-you guys for saving my butt just never had the time to thank you . and
who ever gave me some dry cloths -- thanks
On 07/17/97 David Hoke
said:
USCGC 1985-87 Had a pretty good time up there as the POKER!!
On 06/24/97 sam boucher
said:
say howdy to grandmas anybody going by
On 06/16/97 RODGER KNOOP
said:
HEY CHIEF KOLLAR AND CHIEF JOHNSON YES I MADE MK1 THREE YEARS AGO AND SAT FOR CHIEF BUT I
THINK THATS IT JUST SAT OH WEEL TIME WILL TELL. I WAS STATIONED ON THE SUNDEW JUL 88 TO JUL 91 AS
FOR YOU FOLKS THAT WHERE ABOARD HER WHEN SHE WAS IN CHARLEVOIX I MIGHT BE ABLE TO HELP YOU FIND
SOMEONE IN THAT AREA I WAS STATIONED AT THE SMALL BOAT STATION FROM FEB 85 TO JUL 88 AND MY WIFE
IS FROM THERE SO I GO BACK ONCE A YEAR
On 06/10/97 Joe Gruver
said:
My father (Joseph C. Gruver) was stationed aboard Sundew from Feb. 1951 until May 1952 as
a Boatswain Mate. He would like to hear from anyone stationed here during that time. Thanks...
On 05/25/97 Charlie Hart
said:
On board in CVX 1/59 - 6/62 E-gang. Worked hard, played hard. Great crew. Went to old CG
Moorings in 7/62.
On 05/25/97 Bill Aldridge
said:
Hi John: Glad to see you've still got that laconic humor after these 30 years! I came
aboard as OPS in Feb 67, stayed 'till Jul 68 when I left for RONONE. I relieved Harry Immer, Dale
Foster was CO, Jon Uithol XO, Charley Dean EO and Frank Risley was 1st Lt. I'm sure you well
remember Chief Sixberry and BM1 Dilly--actually I'm pretty shocked that all those names/faces came
rolling so easily from my memory! I check on the ol girl a couple times a year when I pass thru
Duluth--she's looking a lot better at 53 than I am.
On 05/19/97 Sam Boucher
said:
CWO Sam Boucher, DC1 1981, survived the trip back across the lake after swap from
Mesquite. anybody know where abouts of Beetle?
On 04/18/97 John Roeck
said:
Served aboard as SK2 from '77 to '79
On 03/31/97 MKC PAUL J. KOLLAR
said:
HEY ERIC, CONGRATS ON MAKING CHIEF!!!! I DON'T KNOW IF YOU REMEMBER; BUT I WAS ON
SUNDEW AS AN MK1/MKC WHILE YOU WERE ONBOARD. PAUL.
On 02/25/97 Robert Colvin
said:
I am presently the SK1 on board.
On 02/15/97 Eric Johnson
said:
Greetings, I was an SK2 from Nov86 to Aug89. Now at Gru HumBay as SKC. See ya!
On 01/11/97 SS2 Mark Kelley
said:
Was on Sundew Back in the mid 1970's; Looking to Catch Up with my Old Shipmates. Skipper
then was Roger Ronald Roznoski.
On 01/09/97 Ronald O'Kelly
said:
FA onboard in 1976-78 This was my first unit.
On 01/05/97 John Stemmons
said:
Hi! My name is John Stemmons, formerly BM2AN-1 Stemmons. I served aboard the USCGC Sundew
for about 1 1/2 years between December 1965 and September 1967. We were stationed at Charlevoix, MI
then and it was nine months of winter and 3 months of poor skiing. We worked the Mackinaw bridge
buoys among other things, and we also broke a lot of ice in Michigan, Huron, and Whitefish Bay,
Superior. We performed logistics to the lighthouses and got in on some SAR also. As hard as it was,
I sure miss those days, and would like to hear from anyone who served on the Sundew, especially
anyone who was aboard then.
On 01/02/97 MKC PAUL J. KOLLAR
said:
HEY SHIPMATES!! HOW'S THE OLD GIRL RUNNING?
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