March 2008 newsletter.pub - USS Yosemite AD-19

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March 2008
USS YOSEMITE AD-19
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Letters from Crew Members
Officers with Contact Information
Members e-mails
Obituaries
Reunion Information
Ship’s Store
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Ackerman
Banagan
Bardes
Beal
Braidwood
Brothers
Coward
Drews
Fernandez
Finn
Gibbs
Gunter
Isgro
Jeffrey
Jerrels
Johnson
Kettelhut
Metcalfe
Parkhurst
Perrault
Peterson
Port
Redmon
Riley
Ripsom
Schroeder
Shay
Starr
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Mike
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Nicholas M. (Mike) Williams, President
USS Yosemite (AD19) Association
604 Lucien Rd.
Goodlettsville TN 37072-1230
e-mail: [email protected]
Feb. 21, 2008
A few words from the PREZ
Well I finally made it and NEVER thought that it would come, but on Feb 8 2008 I turned (70) seventy. It didn’t hurt a
bit. Ann and I went out to a very nice restaurant and had a wonderful meal. Ate too much but it was sure good. The
owner got wiped out in New Orleans during Katrina and came up here and opened a restaurant and he sure can cook.
Even comes out and greets his patrons.
Ann is recovering from her (4th) fourth operation on her feet. Hopefully this will finally fix the problems she has been
having for the last (4) four years. We both know that some of you have much worse problems than we have been facing and we keep all of you in our prayers.
Stan is ready for us to start sending in the reservations for your tours and to make reservations at the Hotel. Stan needs
to start compiling the lists and arranging transportation for the tours. Go ahead and make the move, he said if you must
cancel later, he can handle it with no problems. Ann and I are well aware that a lot of spouses will probably like to go
shopping instead of going to the Budweiser Brewery, All I can say is have fun.
We are looking forward to meeting all of you again, we always have a great time when our group gets together. We
have never stopped off in St. Louis, just passed through going somewhere else.
Please remember the raffle items, something that represents your home town, state or something that you make with
your own hands. The monies raised goes to keep “your association” viable. Incidentally, even with all her problems,
Ann is in the process of making the quilt again this year, just running a little behind.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL, AND GOD BLESS AMERICA
Mike Williams, President, USS Yosemite Assn.
Time is Running Out
The reunion will be here soon
Be sure to send your reunion
tour reservations
to Stan as soon as possible
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To see items in color visit the Yosemite Website at : www.ussyosemite.com
T-SHIRT 10.00 $7.00
S, M. XL, ONLY
GOLF SHIRT W/POCKET $23.00
PERSONALIZED ADD $5.00
S, M. L, XL, XXL ONLY
BLACK JACKET W/SHIP SEAL $53.00
PERSONALIZED ADD $5.00
S, M. L, XL, XXL
(SPECIAL ORDER)
OFFICERS CAPS
$ 10.00
YOSEMITE SEAL
5” DIA
$8.00
YOSEMITE SAM
5” DIA $8.00
WHILE SUPPLIES LAST
WINDBREAKER JACKET $45.00
PERSONALIZED ADD $5.00
S, M. L, XL, XXL
(SPECIAL ORDER)
CHIEFS
INSIGNIA
$ 10.00
8” CAR MAGNET
$8.00
SHIPS
SILHOUETTE
$ 10.00
SHIP
SHILOUETTE
$3.50
YOSEMITE SAM
$3.00
PLANK
OWNERS
$ 11.00
LONG SAILOR KEY CHAIN
$5.00
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U.S.S. Yosemite Ships Store Items
Yosemite Hats
Black with ship's silhouette
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Plank owners on Black with ship's silhouette
Black with various chiefs insignia
Officers caps
Each Number
Total
$8.00
$11.00
$10.00
$10.00
T - Shirts
Black ship with Yosemite Sam- S, M, XL (note: no large)
While supply last (reduced price from $10.00)
$7.00
Golf Shirts
Golf Shirt with / pocket (Navy Blue) S M L XL XXL
Personalized Name on Shirt ______________________
$23.00
$5.00
Jackets
Windbreaker Jacket (Navy Blue)
S M L XL XXL
Personalized Name on Jacket (allow 2 weeks more)_____________________
Black Jacket (Lined)
S M L XL XXL
W/ship's 5" Seal (or Yosemite Sam while Supply Last)
Personalized Name on Jacket ______________________
$45.00
$5.00
$53.00
$5.00
Patches
Yosemite Seal 5" Diameter
Yosemite Sam 5" Diameter (while supply last)
$8.00
$8.00
Car Magnet
Yosemite Seal Car Magnet 6" Diameter
$8.00
Hat pins
USS Yosemite miniature
Yosemite Sam miniature (while supply last)
Lone Sailor key chain
$3.50
$3.00
$5.00
Shipping & Handling Fees
$5.00 for first item and $2.00 for each additional large item like a
second shirt, Jacket ect. The small items like Patches, Hat Pins, Key
Chain, Only require $3.00 shipping
SHIPPING
TOTAL
Send all checks and money orders, made out to USS Yosemite Association or Robert O'Hara
Send orders to: Robert O’Hara
10951 Avenida del Gato
San Diego, CA. 92126-2115
E-mail orders To: [email protected]
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2006-2007 Association Officers
Nicholas "Mike" Williams, USN (Ret)
President
604 Lucien Road
Goodlettsville, TN 37072-1230
(615) 859-6616
[email protected]
Michael Braidwood
Chaplain
18718 Kendell Court
Clinton Township, MI 48035
(810) 791-6530
Harold H. Brothers, USN (Ret)
Vice President
1518 Balmy Beach Drive
Apopka, FL 32703
(407) 295-8824
[email protected]
Ronald Fritz
Master-at-Arms
15401 Sparta Ave
Kent City, MI 49930
[email protected]
James "Jerry" McWaters
Secretary/Editor
2068 Urbine Road
Powhatan, VA 23139-7914
(804) 794-7607
[email protected]
GB "Smokey" Honermann
Historian
819 NE 13th Avenue
Rochester, MN 55906-7153
(507) 289-4854
[email protected]
Lloyd Johnson
Treasurer
7914 Donlson Street
Alexandria, VA 22309-1358
(703) 780-5423
Jim Isgro
Webmaster
4098 East Amy Lane
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 557-1177
[email protected]
[email protected]
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Phillip Preston
Director 3 Year
212 Country Landing Blvd
Herbert McIntosh
Director 3 Year
814 11th Street
Apopka, FL 32703-5020
Port Huron, MI 48060-5228
(407) 814-9924
(810) 982-8784
[email protected]
Frank Bramlett
Howard Fields
Director 2 Years
Director 2 Years
47 Bramlett Place
203 S Greenstone Lane
Fincastle, VA 24090-4180
Duncanville, TX 75116-4420
(540) 473-1144
(972)567-8389
Robert O'Hara
Albert Seguin
Director 1 Years
Director 1 Years
10951 Avenida Del Gato
421 Fruit Hill Avenue
San Diego, CA 92126-2115
North Providence, RI 02911-2603
(858) 271-7936
(401) 353-3061
[email protected]
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$32.00
$15.00
85 & UP
$197.00
50-54
80-84
$60.00
$225.00
45-49
75-79
$87.00
$252.00
40-44
70-74
$115.00
65-69
$280.00
$142.00
60-64
$307.00
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35-39
USS YOSEMITE ASSOCIATION
James J (Jerry) McWaters
Secretary
2068 Urbine Rd
Powhatan, VA 23139-7914
$170.00
55-59
$335.00
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Dues
Age
Dues
Age
Membership officially
runs
from Jan 1 thru
Dec 31st. Send application
along with $15.00
membership fee to:
Life Time Membership Dues below:
Military Service dates
Yosemite Rank/Rate_____________ Yosemite Division____________________
USS YOSEMITE
from______________________to______________________
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Street____________________________ City___________ State___
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Name___________________________________
Spouse___________________
USS YOSEMITE ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
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Letters from Crew Members
Charles Metcalfe***58/62
Hello Jerry, What a fast past year. Hope you folks survived ok.
I thought I had until my credit card bill arrived. I said WOW.
Did I do all that. Best regards, please note Life Membership.
CF Chuck Vaitiskis***63/64
Hello Jerry, Here’s my 2008 dues money. Next December I
plan to become a life member as long as the big C doesn’t get
me again. Me and the wife had a nice time in Baltimore. I just
hope I’m up to going to St Louis this spring. I’ll close for now
and hope to see you when I see you.
George Perrault***76/78
Will always have a special place for the USS Yosemite. Made
SKC while ship was in Tampa, FL. Then became a part of a
very special fraternity along with SKCM Gibson and SKCS
Reese. Like a lot of Vietnam vets (65/67) cancer, diabetes etc
but life goes on. Wife Lois in remission with her cancer(1/03)
but fell on ice and broke wrist pretty bad.
Don Buonomo***58/60
Hi Jerry, I am forwarding 1 copy of a photo (Post Card) of the
Yosemite that was used for Christmas of 1958 and 1959. The
photo was taken in 58 as we berthed starboard side to the pier.
In 59 we were in dry-dock in Boston for the Fram 2 overhaul.
I also included a copy of the complimentary season’s greeting
cigarette pack they gave us at dinner. I wish you and your
family and all our fellow Yosemite shipmates and their families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
John Bardes***50/52
Hi James, Just to let you know Big Bad John is still around at
83. Last year I went and burned 30% of my body and spent 65
days in a burn unit. I am finally getting back to usual again and
hope to get back to my favorite hobbies. My wife is okay and
that is about it, as ever Big Bad John.
Robert L. Gibbs
Dear Jerry, Just when I figured I’de covered all the bases someone hits another ball. Enclosed please find Bob’s obit. He was
looking forward to the upcoming reunion in St. Louis. In
March-April of 2006 we found he had non-hodkins lymphoma.
He had 10 chemos and thought the battle was won. He started
radiation in March 2007 and it cam back with a vengeance.
Surgery in June for blockage and just never recovered he went
into hospice on August 25 and passed on September 22, 2007.
Some days are not so good, but mostly we are doing just fine.
Nancy M. Gibbs.
Pete Kittelhut***
Jerry, This story sounds familiar-don’t know if you have seen it
or not. How about a brief history in the newsletter about the
post 1994 career of AD19. Apparently the homeless shelter was
not successful and the ship was sent to the James River Reserve
Fleet. There really has never been much detail in the newsletter- would appreciate more information.
John Riley***46/49
Dear Jerry, Enclosed find my 08 dues. I’m sending $32.00 for a
Life Time Membership.
I turned 80 last Oct. Hope you had a joyous Christmas and a
healthy new year.
USS Yosemite AD-19 Website:
http://ussyosemite.com/
You can contact the Association by emailing to: [email protected]. To apply for Association
membership, see the membership page.
Membership in the USS Yosemite Association is open to all shipmates who have served on her.
“We are dedicated to the mission of keeping the memory of the USS Yosemite
AD-19 alive through the use of documented historical information, photographs
and the living memories of those who served aboard "The Busy Lady".”
USS Yosemite AD-19 Cuba
Make plans to join us in St Louis,
MO. for the 2008 USS Yosemite
Association Reunion.
Obituitaries
Kenneth J. Malecky 1921-2008
Dear Crew Members, here is the
information on Kenneth J. Malecky.
God Bless America
He was born on November 16, 1921
in St. Paul, MN and died on February 14, 2008 in Scottsdale, AZ. He
was predeceased by his wife
Jeanette (Lowden) April 2001 and
brother Bernard February 2000.
He served on the USS Yosemeite
during WWII and and we in the
shakedown curise crew and was
very proud of his hip. Ken leaves
his sister Audrey, sister-in-law Mildred Lowden and several nieces and
nephews.
Robert Lee Langford
He worked for Armour-Dial Corporation for 30 years and started as
Time Management and rose to Porduction Manger and Plant Manager
in Memphis, TN, he then rose to
vice-president of the Meat Processing in Arizona.
(Submitted by Audrey D. Holter)
To all Shipmates:
I regret to tell you that shipmate
Robert Langford has passed. On
November, 27, 2007. It was quiet at
home like he wanted.
Kirk Vorhees MS1 USN Ret.