Robert D Filichia - 02/19/98 02:15:41
My Email:tincy40@hotmail.com
Dates Served: 1968-1972
Division: Operations
Rate/Rank: RD3/ E-4
Address (optional): 4060 Dianthus Lane Titusville Fl 32796
Comments:
Plank Owner. Pre Com-Crew.
Mike Juola plankowner - 02/14/98 02:48:00
My Email:mjuola@rangenet.com
Dates Served: 12-68 7-71
Division: R. Diivision
Rate/Rank: DC 2
Comments:
Roger M. Dieterich, Jr. - 02/13/98 06:08:17
My Email:hawkeye@interfold.com
Dates Served: May 73 - Nov 75
Division: X-Division
Rate/Rank: YN3
Address (optional): 3407 Harwood Ct., Albuquerque, NM 87110
Phone (optional): (303) 627-1883
Comments:
Wow......a very big reason why the web now means something more to me. I never would have guessed someone would have set this up. I was just wondering about the ship's where abouts in "these days". I was near Coronodo Island 4 years ago and thought I m
ght have seen OE-3 tied up there. When I served the Seattle was home ported in Norfolk. I wonder right now if the USS Seattle is in the Persian Gulf.
Thanks,
Roger Dieterich, KA4LDN
John Connolly - 01/29/98 16:35:49
My Email:johnemma@mindspring.com
Dates Served: OCT 83 to AUG 87
Division: E-Division
Rate/Rank: EM1(SW)
Comments:
I served onboard the SEATTLE from OCT 83 to AUG 87. When I left the SEATTLE I was LPO of E-Division. I also was one of the two Search And Rescue (SAR) swimmers onboard at that time. I would be interested to see who else you have heard from from that tim
frame.
John O'Farrell Jr - 01/21/98 03:52:51
My Email:propfow@hotmail.com
Dates Served: 1988-1991
Division: Asst DCA / 2nd Div.
Rate/Rank: LT(jg)
Comments:
Great to see this page. Thank you very much. I enjoyed my time on the Seattle and yes the memories are all fond these days. I am still in touch with a number of shipmates and am the Godfather to LT David C Warunek's daughter, Anna. I would love to hea
from any shipmates from my tenure on her, especially guys from my division. PS If anyone knows the address of BM1 Greg Tucker I would like to have it.
TIM COCHENOUR - 01/16/98 06:40:41
Dates Served: 5-86 12-89
Rate/Rank: BT3
Address (optional): 621 RED OAK WAY MOORESVILLE IN 46158
Phone (optional): (317)834-1624
Comments:
THANKS FOR THE WAY TO FIND LOST SHIPMATES. I HAVE NO EMAIL ADDRESS TO GIVE YOU. I HOPE MY HOME ADDRESS WILL WORK. I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE THAT WAS ABOARD THE SHIP DURING 86-89.
THANKS AGAIN
TIM COCHENOUR
Thomas Elgin - 01/09/98 03:40:46
My Email:telgin@wvu.edu
Dates Served: 1/81- 7/84
Division: Electrical
Rate/Rank: IC2-E5
Address (optional): 1602 Kilby Street
Phone (optional): (304)345-8566
Comments:
Ron Pitts - 01/07/98 22:38:01
My Email:mauiwowi@idt.net
Dates Served: 11/73-8/77
Rate/Rank: mm2
Address (optional): 15 Suwanee Rd Weymouth, MA 02189
Phone (optional): 781 337 1962
Comments:
nickname was Zazoo, or Zaz. was in Aft engineroom
Jon Sutton - 12/31/97 08:26:50
My Email:eagle1@kktv.com
Dates Served: Dec 81-Mar 83
Division: Deck Force
Rate/Rank: E-3
Address (optional): 522 Loomis Circle Colorado Springs Colorado 80906
Phone (optional): 719 579-0014
Comments:
Dear Bill,
Thank you for designing the U.S.S. Seattle Web Page. I really liked being on that ship but unfortunately I was injured on it due to a shipboard accident that happened over in the Sardinia area. We had a leak in one of our chemical holding tanks (heads)
that leaked in the storage area where the detergent for the mess deck trays were kept and a sort of chemical-thermal reaction took place and it caused it to explode which caused us to lose our aft steering mechanisms and two of my shipmates were burnt pre
ty badly and one other guy broke his arm when the explosion threw across the mess deck into a nearby Coke machine. I was responding to the general quarters drill and was proceeding to my repair locker when I noticed a white mist coming down the passageway
which I took to be steam. As it turned out it was a chlorine gas cloud and it really did a number on my lungs. I didn't think to much about it at the time and I went to Corry Station Pensacola to study cryptologic maintenance as I wasn't exhibiting any re
l problems breathing. It wasn't until I was going to class one day that one of the instructors told me to go to the clinic as I "didn't look too good". what happened was I was experiencing a full asthma attack brought on by the exposure to the trees that
urrounded the base. I was told to see the medical officer in the morning. Before the daily muster, my roommate noticed I wasn't breathing too well and that "I really looked bad". He ran and got the nearest person which happened to be a chief and the chief
drove me to the clinic. I then was taken by ambulance to the Naval Hospital whereupon I was medically discharged due to a asthmatic condition at 30% disabled and placed on the tdrl (Temporary Disabled Retired List)list and I made my way back to Denver Col
rado. I went to the VA and was increased to 60% disabled. Due to steroids given to me for my asthmatic condition, I have developed diabetes that increased my disability to 70% disabled. I was then placed on the Permanently Disabled Retired List. I was the
told that I have COPD which is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and due to recent hospitalizations, I am now rated at 100% disabled at have to use supplemental oxygen on a 24 hour basis. Despite my health condition, I hold no anger towards the Navy
r the men aboard the U.S.S. Seattle. I enjoyed my time in the Navy and hoped to make it my career. We can't predict what will happen in our lives and if you get knocked down, make sure you get up more times than you go down. Bill, sorry this is so long, b
t I was wondering if you could help me obtain a ball cap of our ship as my old one has definitely seen better days and a photo of our ship so I can show my stepdaughter and new grandson the ship I served on. If you could tell the prices of the above items
I'd really appreciate it. Sincerely,
Jon Sutton
522 Loomis Circle
Colorado Springs
Colorado 80906
719-579-0014
meu642@kktv.com
C.E. "Andy" Anderson - 12/30/97 17:20:11
My URL:http://fly.hiwaay.net/~ceanders
My Email:ceanders@hiwaay.net
Dates Served: 1973 - 1975
Division: Engineering
Rate/Rank: LCDR
Address (optional): 1113 Trenton Dr. SW Decatur, AL 35603
Phone (optional): 205-351-0330
Comments:
Call me, stop by if you are traveling I-65. I am just a few miles west of I-65 and Ala 67, just south of the Tennessee Alabama border.
I sure miss the USS Seattle. I am proud that she is still in commission. A hearty well done to all who have served on board. Keep up the good work, continue to provide "Seattle Super Service"
Andy
Engineer Officer 1973-1975
SCOTT BISHOP - 12/30/97 08:24:32
Dates Served: 1977 - 1980
Division: S-3
Rate/Rank: E-3
Address (optional): 220 AVALON DR. INMAN SC, 29349
Phone (optional): (864) 578-9290
Comments:
Benjamin T. Pendergrass - 12/29/97 01:06:12
My Email:pender@knightwave.com
Dates Served: September 1989 - July 1992
Division: RASE/A-Gang
Rate/Rank: MM1(SW)
Address (optional): Route 1 Box 730, Erin, TN 37061
Comments:
I started out in RASE Division (what a shock!), then on to A-Gang. Thought it would never end, but somehow those times have turned into fond memories... Guess it has to do with the good friends I worked with. I'm still in touch with several of the guys
from A-Gang, so drop me a line if you're looking for someone, maybe I can help.
Mark Waggoner - 12/15/97 00:26:24
My Email:mark.waggoner@erols.com
Dates Served: 11/72 - 8/74
Division: Navigation
Rate/Rank: QM3
Comments:
We seemed to always be at sea, many times to make up for the USS Detroit which seemed to always be in repair. I thought I would never get off but in looking back, it was probably the most important experience of my life. A lot of great buddies and somet
mes wonder where they are now. Several memorable experences....we almost hit the Yorktown Bridge as we lost power....a forth of July picnic on the fantail with helo rides in the middle of the atlantic on the way to the Med...and for some reason I do not
ven want to fathom, we seemed to eat rabbit about 5 times a week.
Rob Martin - 12/12/97 02:50:07
My Email:robroy_67037@yahoo.com
Dates Served: 9/76 thru 5/80
Division: R-Division
Rate/Rank: HT3
Address (optional): 522 S. Lakeview Dr, Derby , Ks 67037
Phone (optional): (316)788-6881
Comments:
I would love to hear from anyone that served aboard the Seattle during the 76-80 time period. Since becoming active on the net, I have be in contact with only one of our shipmates. Shot me an e-mail if you recognize my name and we'll do some catching u
.
:)> Rob
Robert Harrold
My Email:robinton@benden.com
Dates Served: 7/89 thru 5/94
Division: Engineering (A-Gang), Safety
Rate/Rank: Machinist Mate 3rd Class
Phone (optional): Day:(606)329-5230
Phone (optional): Evening:(606)928-1270
Comments:
Current Occupation: Database Administrator, Ashland Petroleum Company
E-Mail Addresses: (in order of preference)
robinton@benden.com
robinton@zoomnet.net
robinton@mrmicro.net
robinton@wwd.net
robinton@delphi.com
Chet Dickerhoof
My Email:chetmcjett@hotmail.com
Dates Served: 73 to 77
Comments:
I was on the Seattle from 73 to 77 first as a BT for about 6 mths then changed to an RM.....had a blast on her....made a Med cruise and a few Carribean ones....I've still got a 1976 year book somewhere around here.......I talked to an MM that was on her w
en I was....Ron Pitts (aka Zazoo) was tryin' to get a list of names together for a possible get together, but nothin' ever came of it...
Justin Moore
My Email:APerug1561@aol.com
Dates Served: 1970-1971
Division: B-Division
Comments:
I served on the USS Seattle from 1970-1971 I was part of the nucleus crew in Bremington Washington, I was in B Division. You can email me if you can provide me with former contacts during my time and if there ever will be a reunion of the nucleus crew.
Kirk Jubeck
My Email:kjubeck@yahoo.com
Dates Served: 12/88 thru 2/92
Division: Engineering Department
Rate/Rank: IC2
Comments:
I am a former crew member of the USS Seattle. I was an IC-man in the Engineering department. I served from Dec. 1988 to
Feb. 1992. I got out of the Navy at that point and went on to get my Electrical Engineering degree at Michigan Tech University
and now am a Software Engineer at IBM in Rochester, MN. I left the ship and the Navy as anIC2.
Fri, 9 Oct 1998 I have moved to Boulder,CO now.
David Miller
My Email:miller1014@aol.com
Dates Served: 1969 - 70
Comments:
I too served on the USS Seattle from 1969 - 70. I was a part of the ogriginal crew in Bremerton Washington. Actually we all
assembled in San Deigo for underway training and then flew enmass to Seattle. At that time She was still in the Bremerton dry
docks and the entire crew was housed on base until we could move on-board. Our Commissioning Cruise - passing before the City
of Seattle was glorious; with large tugs shooting water into the air and escourting us through the harbor. Then there were
FLY-BYs while we all stood along the decks in Dress Whites. The City of Seattle gave the ship its On-board Desalination
Equipment that could produce potable water from sea water --- plus many fine memories. I'm a grandfather now and would enjoy
reminiscing with fellow "Plank Owners."
Rick Bagley
My Email:rbagley@tigernet.missouri.org
Dates Served: 9/86 thru 1/88
Division: Engine Room #2
Comments:
I really enjoyed my time on
board and would like to get together with some of my previous shipmates.
