Laura Doolittle ***** FREE STUFF ***** 23/Aug/2002:12:42:56 Love your site. Thanks   Jerry Knisley STS2   17/Aug/2002:08:55:54 I was on the Daniel Boone by a twist of fate. A shipmate on the USS James Madison was scheduled to transfer to the Boone as the Madison was being decommisioned. His wife was having a baby, their first and he would have missed it. The detailer let me take his orders and I went to the Boone instead. One of the best decisions of my life. I ended up going to BSY-1 school and on to the USS Columbus in Pearl where I met my wife. Now I have two beautiful kids. If I hadn't taken the transfer for a guy they nick named Flounder I would never have made it to this point in my life.   Al Standish INNtermezzo Innsitting 10/Aug/2002:11:47:54 Stopped by to update e-mail and website. Will be going to SUBVETS convention in Duluth and welcome contact from any Dan'l Booners who may also attend.   Steve DeShaw   03/Aug/2002:00:54:31 Just found this web-site for the Boone. It is great. I served on the commissioning crew(blue) and have wonderful memories of my time during shake-down. Seattle, Hawaii, St. Thomas,Charleston, Polaris Point. I still remember the "pink" sabot shots we made in Pearl and how some guy's whites turned color. Made several patrols out of Guam before going back to Dam Neck, Va. for "B" school. Put in for Scotland and got sent right back to squadron 15 in Pearl where I made 3 more patrols on the Grant.   J. Steele   29/Jul/2002:22:37:50 I've always enjoyed reading about the submarine service and will never forget the day my father brought me aboard to visit. Even though a young child at the time...I remember my fathers pride and respect for the USS Daniel Boone and those who served aboard her. Great website! J.F. Steele Son of G.P. Steele, VADM, USN (Ret)   donald eugene beck   26/Jul/2002:23:03:59 a member of april 78 DASO run.   Jerry White   17/Jul/2002:00:42:12 had alot of good times. thankfully, i had had a few great friends to help me in the times i was having too much fun. (1990-1993)   jock marx   01/Jul/2002:23:53:55 awesome boat/great friends and memories/served on boone blue from 91 to 93.   Alan Gant   26/Jun/2002:19:31:28 Hi I am a former member of the Blue crew '69 - 72.   Kevin Bone   25/Jun/2002:23:04:54 Served on the Daniel Boone for one patrol in late "74" with the blue crew. Seems like it was yesterday! Glad I had the chance!   Jerry Pixler   11/Jun/2002:11:13:20   Frank Buettner 11/Jun/2002:01:57:47 Assigned to the Boone from May 1983 (Gold Crew) to February 1988 (Blue Crew) Made "Death Dive 55" and then took her into the shipyard at Newport News for her final refueling. Came out as LELT on the Blue Crew. MM1/SS   Franklin C. Richard   09/Jun/2002:19:54:17 I served on board DANIEL BOONE BLUE from 15 JUL 66 to 10 JUN 68 as YNC (SS). Made four patrols out of Guam.   Robert Arlen Bryant   08/Jun/2002:10:24:57 I am impressed with your Web Site. I was a crew member blue from 7/66 to 7/72, a most memorable toure for my last sea duty.   Samantha Harris FREE STUFF ..(click here) 06/Jun/2002:22:07:27 Howdy from Dallas TX   John Simons   24/May/2002:23:42:43 Served on the Boone (blue) 1987-91 in M-div. I remember Tom tom Carothers (ET, right?). I've often wondered about my shipmates. Don Hitner(MM), Tim Herren (EM), Rich "maddog" Maschke (EM), Tom Hoff(ELT), Tim Snyder(MM),Bob Timm(ELT), are you out there?? Hey Mike Wheeler, I think I signed your card, didn't I? Did you and the PutMan(MM) arrive about the same time?? Maybe I'm thinking of "Smoking Joe" Wheeler(MM?).   Joel C Celey, EM1SS   23/May/2002:22:24:46 Member of the Blue Crew 1984. Two and half year yard period at Newport News. One patrol following on Gold Crew. I am trying to reach Stan Berry and Tom Carothers.   Bob Mallery N/A 21/May/2002:13:41:21 Reported aboard the last few days of the overhaul in 1978. Was a Chief Storekeeper back then. Rode the ship to Charleston made a couple patrols and transfered to the Stonewall Jackson. Cdr Smith was the Commanding Officer and I remember someone "stealing" the XO's door. Had a great time onboard, good crew and lots of good memories.   John Kemker 26/Apr/2002:20:13:22 My connection with the USS Daniel Boone is arrives via a rather interesting and twisty path. A little over three years ago, I purchased a used SUV, in order to accomodate my growing family (now four daughters, my wife and myself). Since my family has always named our vehicles, the question came up as to what to name the Suburban. Since one of my hobbies is flying large rockets, and since the vehicle was a "Sub," it was decided that I should start looking at names of "missile subs" to name the truck after. I started searching for U.S. missile subs and came across the Daniel Boone. This was a perfect fit, for my great-great-great-great- grandfather was Daniel Boone. My truck now had a name. Since then, I've had to sell the 'Boone, as the starter kept falling off the diesel engine. (It did, after all, keep going for over 320,000 miles.) The next Suburban (diesel, also) was therefore named the "Ghost of the Daniel Boone" by my oldest daughter. Owning a truck named after the   Mike Wheeler   22/Apr/2002:21:04:03 I served on the blue crew from 1991 until May of 1993. I am not "Smoking Joe" but he was one of the best "bubbleheads" that I ever served with... I am still a MM1 and will retire as one since I am retiring in February of 2003 with 21 years of service. Anyone of my shipmates if you are in Norfolk in December of 2002,are welcome to come to my retirement most likely at the Mariner's Museum in Newport News Virginia. Email me at Emtmike1@bigfoot.com and when I finalize my dates and all that goes with it, I will send you a formal invitation. I hope there will be a reunion at a later date. Bye for now. The one known as "Flash"   Juan Molina   19/Apr/2002:14:49:10 Although I am greatly honor to have served with my shipmates, I would now give a few a scolding for using spic, wet-back, greaser, and beaner remarks. I am retired now and I am a free man again and can fight back.   Mark Oger ex-ET1/SS   19/Apr/2002:10:14:24 Thanks for the site Terry! Would like to connect with any of the Gang from our era. Can't find a trace of Walton, Palasik, Harvell, Weaver, Bum, James Ray, David Hagar, Tim Anderson. Caught up with Difabio and Bradley. Have never heard of any Reunions. I live in Orlando Fl. now, would be a great place for one. Any interest in setting one up, e-Mail me and we'll get it rolling. Too bad how the boats ended up. I read up on the new Virginia class, sounds more like a video arcade. And No Periscope to hang on! If you're an old Booner ever in the area, drop me an Email.   Nellie http://www.anatolian-shepherd-dogs.org/ 13/Apr/2002:19:13:09 Your site is nice and appealing.   Joop Hr.Ms.Potvis Dutch Submarine 12/Apr/2002:13:49:29 Very nice pages.All submarines are brothers of the heart.Bravo Zulu. Regards Joop SubVet.   ET2(SS) Mark Schuler   12/Apr/2002:06:16:16   doug bennett   02/Apr/2002:20:48:34 crewmember from 1982-1984   Bob Bump   27/Mar/2002:15:45:36 Came aboard in '82 as a YN3. Left in '84 as a YN2(SS).   Keith Weitemeyer   27/Mar/2002:14:21:52 I was on BOONE 1973-1979, Blue before the Portsmouth (second) overhaul -&- Gold after, as a nuc MM; made MM2 shortly after reporting aboard, and made MMC(SS) shortly after detaching, due to getting some great writeups while onboard. I'm still in the submarine Navy, as a USNR MMCS(SS) with senior enlisted adviser duties for a reserve unit for the last submarine tender in the Pacific and also as senior enlisted liaison for the other ~46 COMSUBPAC reserve units.   Ronny Saxe Ron's Submarines Covers 25/Mar/2002:06:30:30 I like very much your beautiful site: keep going on this way.   Ken Stowell   19/Mar/2002:22:13:52 I have never forgot the BOONE, we had a good time. After almost 16 years, what can I say. I was the "half-breed", half-corpsman/half- machinist mate of the Blue crew, circ. 1983-1986. After being medically retired, graduated from U.S.F. in Tampa, as an anthropologist/archaelogist. Looked through the "guestbook", funny, the only name I recognized was Larry "Purple" Hayes, did you ever make E-2?? Just kidding. I still have my BOONE hat, and wear on the golf course. Thanks for the memories.   Dave Dodsworth 07/Mar/2002:14:15:00 Gold crew from 89-92. ET2/SS (Navigation.) I got out after 12 years in 97 and own a computer business in Newport News, VA. Wife: Cindy Children: Shannon (5) and Scott (6 mos.). The best years of my life were on the Boone. Met my wife and some of the best friends I ever had. Drop me a line.   Ron Hale   06/Mar/2002:23:34:02 ET Nuke RC Division Gold Crew 1973 to 1976. Got together with Jim Reeves last month, which was the first shipmate I've heard from since I left the Boone in 76. Jim put me on to this web site. Whats everyone doing today? Hope you are all doing well. Good Luck Ron (Froggy)   Jerry Brown   06/Mar/2002:02:19:29 I was an a-ganger onboard from 1982-1984 on the gold crew.   Robert M. Barnes   01/Feb/2002:14:27:34 I served on the 629 (Blue) from Overhaul in Kittery, Maine until May 1981. Great tour. After leaving the Boone, I went to "C" School followed by Shore Duty in Groton. After shore duty, I was assigned to the Spadefish SSN-668 out of Norfolk. I left the navy after 9 years to accept a job with General Dynamics (Electric Boat). After 6 years, I accepted a position with Anteon Corporation supporting Marine Corps Headquarters, Quantico, VA. I have been with Anteon for the last 10 years, and I live in Fredericksburg, VA. I was shocked to see a photo of me with Rick Brady on another site. What G-R-E-A-T times. I would love to hear from old friends. Drop me a line. My email is listed above.   Robert M. Barnes   01/Feb/2002:14:11:40 I served on the Boone from Overhaul in Kittery, Maine until May 1981. Great tour.   Pete Wheeler http://pw2.netcom.com/~pmwheel/landing.html 30/Jan/2002:23:45:14 I was on the Gold crew from 1974 till September 1978 when I got out. I was in M Div. I remember Holy Loch, St. Croix, Puerto Rico, and the yards in Kittery.   MATTHEW CLEVER   30/Jan/2002:20:37:45 I Was a member of IC DIV 88'TILL 90'{BLUE CREW}.LEFT IN 90 FOR INSTRUCTOR DUTY AT SUB SCHOOL ROTTEN GROTON.I LEFT NAVY IN 92'.I AM   gary murray   20/Jan/2002:22:08:50 reported on board in 70 at overhaul in yards,went thru the quazon.left the boat in 75 for shore duty at the hospital in charleston as a m.a.a. 2 years of hell.   Bob Parker   08/Jan/2002:20:52:06 I served in the blue crew from mid '66 to mid '68 and did 4 patrols. I was a reactor operator as ET2/SS. Did a few cartoons for the Trailblazer newsletter. Can remember some great times and good pranks: ...Hiding the door to the chief's goat-locker ...Turning the XO's cabin into a meat locker for chillyness, after he kept turning down the temp in the crew's mess ...Huckleberry's cooking!!! (He ended up running the Mare Island golf course snack shack after he retired - talk about some killer chili!!) Anyone know an email address for Dennis Gilfoy?   Don Painter   26/Dec/2001:00:05:31 Thanks for creating this site.   Phil Burkett   25/Dec/2001:18:19:56 ETN2 SS Served on the Boone from April 1971 through July 1973. Blue Crew. Also served on the Patrick Henry, out of Pearl, from Aug 1974 through Jan 1976.   Kenneth D. Willeford   21/Dec/2001:19:11:10 I was YN1(SS) aboard 1971 thru 1974. Anyone out there remember that far back? Would really like to hear from you guys. Please get in touch and bring me up to speed with all of the Boone News. Thanks Dean Willeford   Kenneth Dean Willefo   21/Dec/2001:19:06:02   Larry Hayes   14/Dec/2001:08:22:53 p.s. My e-mail address is: lhayes@satsyscorp.com   larry hayes   14/Dec/2001:08:20:27 I have some 35mm slides that I took at Mare Island at the launching of the USS Daniel Boone. I was stationed on the USS Woodrow Wilson at the time. If anyone has any interest in the slides I would be happy to send them. Regards, Larry Hayes   Darron   13/Dec/2001:13:45:03   Lucke, Edward   12/Dec/2001:18:08:17 FTB1, served 629 Blue, 69-72   Russ Spears RS Cooper Inc. 05/Dec/2001:14:26:56 I served aboard the "Boonefish" from 1986-1990. I arrived admist the chaos of its final overhaul refueling in Newport News and was eventually assigned as to the "Gold" crew as a Quartermaster. I spent 13 years in the Navy in the following billets: Daniel Boone Gold 86-90 Navrecruiting Command 90-93 "Only way to get shore duty" USS Tennessee 93-95 COMSUBGRUTEN Operations 95-98 I appreciate your efforts to establish a site for us. Russ Spears (QM1/SS) 919-387-4100   George Thomas 29/Nov/2001:14:47:25 Enjoyed reading the comments left in the guestbook. I served on the Boone from 1973 to 1978, Blue Crew, M-Div. Anybody ever hear anything about MMCM Bobby Ray Cook? Chief Cook was M Div/Engineering LPO until the boat went to the yards in Kittery in 1976. Lots of fond memories of "being at sea", cannot say the yards were a fond time for me. Way to much work for the crew and not enough help from the yard. Just about killed us all . . . it would kill me today to try to live that over again. I had health problems too . . . did not find out about it until well after getting out of the Navy. Ended up on good drugs . . . will be for the rest of my life. The Boone was the best time of my life . . . and the worst. Best needs no explanation. Worst because of my failing health. The Navy docs never figured out the problem. Ended up in the Baptist Hospital in Houston before they found my problem. Oh, well the only thing is, the health problems sure impacted my last 2   Shane Collins STS3(S   24/Nov/2001:13:56:17 Served on the decomissioning crew. What a great crew! What great old Boat! I'm looking for STS2(ss) Jerry Knisley! Last i knew he was in Hawaii, Jerry if you see this drop me line. If anyone else knows any info let me know.   Jeff Dettmer   22/Nov/2001:22:17:59 The Daniel Boone was my first boat. Reported there as a SR and left there as a YN2. I was on the BLUE crew from July 1981 to June 1985.   Butterfield, Stephen   22/Nov/2001:18:06:45   IC3(ss) Hunter   18/Nov/2001:16:48:07 Great site!!! I seved on the blue crew for the last couple of patrols then took the boat around for decom. We had to be the oldest boat in the fleet in 91' 92' but still racked up the awards. I still remember the trips to Auburn with Qm3 Booker. I also have that "Final Voyage" drawing framed that TM2 did. Great boat, Great crew. Thanks for the memories.   greg lawton   17/Nov/2001:11:21:09 Hi. just stumbled on to your daniel boone homepage. I was a radioman on the 629 from 78-79. I live in new bedford ma. Drop me and e-mail if you remember me, or just want to say hi anyway... Greg.   Harry V. Rogers, III   14/Nov/2001:16:52:41   Dan Mickinac   08/Nov/2001:18:36:32 Served on board between December 1978 and January 1983.   Jim Jimbo Riley   08/Nov/2001:14:34:36 Stationed on the Boone gold crew from 1988 to 1992. Still in the navy, stationed at TRF, Kings Bay, GA. Been married for 7 year now and have to boys.   Andrea Calvert   08/Nov/2001:01:41:08 My grandfather,Bill Calvert, was a chef on the sub, he passes away recently and we are trying to find out as much about his sub and friends as we can.   Andrea Calvert   08/Nov/2001:01:35:45 My grandfather,Bill Calvert, was a cheif on the sub, he passes away recently and we are trying to find out as much about his sub and friends as we can.   Don Calvert   08/Nov/2001:01:11:54 Just looking at my fathers last sub. he was on the commissioning gold crew CSC Calvert Billy G. sadly he never got to see this because he passed away about a yaer and a half ago. He was VERY proud of this boat and the time he spent on her.   dave ingrassia   06/Nov/2001:23:47:57 looking for gold crew members 81/83   dave ingrassia   06/Nov/2001:23:36:47 looking for gold crew members 81/83   Warren Broglin   04/Nov/2001:22:24:33 To Danial Boone Crew Gold Crew 1970-1974 Thanks for all the great memories It was A great honer to serve with such great people. Thankyou Warren Broglin   Wayne Z. Prickett   01/Nov/2001:02:28:22 Aboard from 9-78 until 8-23-82 finished as MM1/SS.   Doug Bowker   15/Oct/2001:20:56:54 Back to back patrols....March 1979 arrived on the Boone as QM1(SS) straight from a Med patrol to the Boone. Made QMC(SS)that August...thanks to Chief Bruce Turpin. Kings Bay...3,000 bugs per square meter.....Chief's club with toilet paper holders still in the booths....transferred May 1982 as a LDO Ensign...best years of my life!   Peter McCafferty   20/Sep/2001:23:19:48 Served on Boone from 81-84 M Div. Looking for fellow shipmates and anyone interested in a reunion (possibly at the USSVI Convention in Reno) or whereever. Also looking for anyone who have one of the Division patches for Power Light and Water Co. I didn't get one my first patrol and never saw them again. Any help appreciated.   Franklin Tarpley   20/Sep/2001:12:01:26   Coffer, Kenneth C.   08/Sep/2001:23:56:10 My name is Derek Coffer, son of Kenneth Coffer who served on the commissioning crew's Gold Crew. I am asking for contact information for friends of my father who served with him. Please email me at dercof@yahoo.com.   Eric Ragan - TM2(SS) My ol' Seattle Punk Band 03/Sep/2001:04:40:40 Reported as a TMSR in 1990, and left 1994 as a TM2(SS). The best times in the navy since I've been in - EVER. The other subs just don't compare! We kicked so much ass! Nothing like your first ship eh? Damn the stories I still remember - just crazy. Drop a line - I'm overseas in Italy as an MM1(SS/SW)now playing with big weapons and guns. Loved going through the Guest books - trippy. Ciao! Anyone now how to get a hold of ol' TMC/SS George Brickhouse or TMC/SS Tom Howell?   James Moorefield MD   30/Aug/2001:01:20:06 I WAS THE MEDICAL OFFICER ON THE DANIEL BOONE FROM NOVEMBER 1963 UNTIL MARCH 1965. TO BE PART OF THE COMMISSIONING CREW, TO GO ON THE INITIAL SEA TRIALS AND SHAKEDOWN, AND TO MAKE THE 1ST FBM PATROL IN THE PACIFIC ARE HIGHLIGHTS OF MY LIFE. I WILL ALWAYS CHERISH THE EXPERIENCE AND THE FRIENDSHIPS MADE DURING THOSE YEARS. IT WAS NEARLY 40 YEARS AGO, BUT SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY. I AM A RADIOLOGIST NOW, PRACTICING IN SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA.   Jim Pendland   29/Aug/2001:19:57:33 I was on the Boone from January 1971 until July 1973. MM1(SS) Nuke   don smith   29/Aug/2001:08:06:47   samuel harris   24/Aug/2001:22:46:04   Barry L. Corkery   20/Aug/2001:12:35:22 Who Forgot to close the hatch.The names I've seen on this page bring back the fondest memories, Of A fresh IC striker ,Coming aboard for the first time down the forward hatch and entering the unknown. Well it turned out that it was by far (other than childbirth) the most exciting time in my life. The places the party the periscope the people the ports oh I forgot what ports. Holyloch the toothless babes.I think I speak for all of us thanks Uncle Sam God Bless America. Sincerly Barry Corkery (Red)   Roger Gibson   28/Jul/2001:19:38:41 On board in 1973-1975, E division ICC Gibson, nuclear division.   Frederick R. Cassady   25/Jul/2001:00:23:52 Been looking for RMCS/ss Lucky on blue crew 89-92   MMCM(SS)ret Bruce T   23/Jun/2001:07:34:33 Served as A gang Chief from 4/78 to 4/83 Gold crew great boat and crew   MMCM(SS)ret Bruce t   23/Jun/2001:07:25:19 Served as A gang Chief from 4/78 to 4/83 blue crew great boat and crew   TMC Chet Wisniewski   14/Jun/2001:17:37:18 Served on board 1970 - 1975 as a TMSN - TM2 Would love to hear from any of my old friends.   Tom White   31/May/2001:13:46:42 One hell of a web page for what was one hell of a great submarine! Bravo Zulu to whomever did all this fine work. I made Gold patrols 2 through 7 (April '64 to March '68) as a Nuke electrician. Am retired and living in the woods of Indiana near Indianapolis. If anyone is interested, I have valid e-mail addresses for Cap'n Bob Rawlins, XO Al Cabot and others from our era on the boat. Drop a line... Tom White EM1SS   Greg Gemmell   30/May/2001:15:15:42 served onboard before and after missile conversion 76 thru 78   Greg Gemmell   30/May/2001:15:12:22   Timothy Ridgell   27/May/2001:13:43:59 I was on the Blue Crew from 14Dec78 to Sep83   Mac Harrison   22/May/2001:13:01:40 Served on the Blue crew from September 1973 until February 1978. Was a NAV ET. Great to find a site where you can track old friends down.   Charlie Wade   18/May/2001:10:07:35 Took a good look at the site. Memories came back that I didn't remember I had. On board 81 - 84 (Gold Crew)   Edward J Albarado   14/May/2001:12:00:25 I went aboard The Boone in 1970 as a FA I left in 1973 as a MM3/SS.   David E. Spoerl MM2(   22/Apr/2001:11:10:14 served on board from June 83 to July 87 gold crew. The good times I had and people I met and learned from I will never forget. Without the internet I don't know how I would have been able to keep in touch with all my friends. Look foward to hearing from anyone I served with on the boone.   EMCM(SS) Robert Stan   18/Apr/2001:09:16:15 I was on the Boone from Jan 83 to Jul 88. I learned alot on that boat, both how to be an electrician and a sailor.   Brian Groves   13/Apr/2001:01:06:40 I served on the Blue Crew from '90 to '93. I was a Store Keeper who was always drawing something. I was also part of the crew that took her around to Banger.WA. If you remember me contact me.   Henry Schwartz, M.D.   12/Apr/2001:21:41:02 Thank you for the homepage. I was the Blue Crew medical officer August 1967 through December 1968. Later, much later, I was SUBPAC force medical officer and toured the BOONE in Bremerton on its last day afloat, in 1994, before entering the drydock for "recycling". It was in great condition, and very empty of people.   Dean Maynard STS1(SS   11/Apr/2001:07:41:28 On USS Daniel Boone March (Gold) 1977- Nov 1979   Ray Gibson   26/Mar/2001:17:52:00 Went through all of the startup through 1st patrol. Then SE Asia. DB was much better. God Bless you all.   Jim Schumacher   11/Mar/2001:14:15:54 I was the Autonetics tech rep on the first patrol of the Daniel Boone. I was hoping to contact some of that crew as well as some of the Gold crew that followed.   Bill Johnston   10/Mar/2001:09:52:15 I was on the Gold Crew for the last two patrols and the decom overhaul.   Gregory A. Ovestrom   09/Mar/2001:18:31:42 To all, I was a 'nuke' electrician and served on board the Boone from 1983-86. I'd like to hear from any of the Blue crew folks, or any "Goldies" that I served with in the Newport News shipyard...   wade a rutledge   04/Mar/2001:19:29:15 Served as a ping jockey on Boone Gold from 1983 until 1986 when she went into the yards for core change. It's good to hear from everybody who's been onboard and I see some names of folks I know. I'll be intouch. W.Rutlede sts2/ss   Chuck Steenburgh   04/Mar/2001:10:36:12 Served as Electrical Officer, DCA -&- RC Officer overhaul -&- Blue Crew Feb 70 - Jul 72. Best crew -&- wardroom of any boat I served on. Seems like the good guys served on both BOONE -&- EDISON - Shag Stratton, Jack Ensminger, et al. Still keep in touch with many from that wardroom.   Bruce W Pedlow   03/Mar/2001:17:01:53 I served on the Daniel Boone from 1975-1979. I am now retired and living in Orlando with Cindy my wife of 28 years.   Bull Durham   01/Mar/2001:16:25:19 I was on the Gold crew from Oct. 1973 till July 1977 when I got out. I was in RC Div. I remember Holy Loch, St. Croix, Puerto Rico, and the yards. Please keep in touch.   Ron P. Wheeler STS2/   27/Feb/2001:22:01:23   Earl N. Davis   24/Feb/2001:20:18:49   Dick Gill   29/Jan/2001:08:28:56 Just a note to any shipmates who were on Boone from Feb '72 thru Sept '75 and remember Gene Edwards, our yeoman. Gene passed away January 3, 2001 at the Portsmouth Naval Hospital after a 19 month fight with small cell cancer. Gene retired as a Master Chief and served as Command Master Chief at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard prior to his illness. Admiral "Skip" Bowman and I represented Boone at a memorial service for Gene on January 12th at the shipyard. Gene will be missed!   earl n davis   28/Jan/2001:17:20:36   Gordon L. Scott   28/Jan/2001:15:50:54 Blue Crew, Plank Owner, engineering dept. I was the boat's photographer as well as a Nuke. Some may remember me poking my cameras in their faces. I made only the first patrol before transfer to shore duty. An unforgettable experience and an unforgettable crew! I had a box of the raunchiest cigars anyone ever smoked. But I sold them to Clark (seaman, electrician striker) who in turn sold them to the exec (LCDR Lewis) for a buck each! I wonder if they ever got that stench out of the wardroom! Seems like every time I broke out a camera, the Captain, CDR Steele, found a way to get in the picture! Never forget the Soviet Trawlers outside the port in Guam when we got underway Christmas morning, 1964. They were anxious to witness the first Polaris Patrol in the Pacific. So many great memories! The shakedown cruise, Hawaii, commissioning party with Fess Parker in attendance. Would be great to hear from anyone who sserved aboard the Boone!   Larry Pierce   27/Jan/2001:22:55:25 Served aboard the Boone in 1965 as a EODTM2(SS). One of the torpedo men got sick on the Boone and I replaced him for the patrol. I was stationed on the Proteus at the time and was previously (SS) qualified on the Tecumseh.   Bob Chenier   22/Jan/2001:17:36:09 RC Division Chief onboard DANIEL BOONE from June 88 to May 92.   Allen Tuider   13/Jan/2001:11:07:28 Served onboard from February 1975-February 1979. Did 2 patrols on the Gold crew, the Carribean op, the Kittery overhaul, DASO, and 1 patrol on the Blue crew after. Left as an IC1(ss) (NUC). Retired in 1992 as an EMC(ss) following tours on 634, 631, Idaho Falls, and 662.I really enjoyed my tour on Boone, (especially the overhaul), and like the demise of the rest of the "41 for Freedom" fleet , was saddened to hear of her decommsioning. I am currently living in Joliet, IL and working at a peaking power plant. P.S. What ever became of D. Boone's flintlock rifle that used to be hanging at one time in the crew's mess and later in the wardroom?--"Old ticklicker"   Byron Shag Stratto   10/Jan/2001:12:08:03 Plank owner QM2-QMC, made first 6 patrols in Pacific...Best 6 patrols I could ask for. Great Crew and great boat...LETS HAVE A REUNION!!!   Benjamin DeRosia   08/Jan/2001:21:29:45 Where in the world did you obtain the picture of the ship's office? I don't remember that place looking anything like that. I still have the key, and the door nameplate that I got in DECOMM. I also have the ship's red stamp that we used to use to stamp service records with. I have some other stuff like sheets of stickers that we had made up, the 25th anniversary bumper sticker that was made and some change of command and the deact/decomm booklets. If you are interested in any of this stuff email me with what you would like and I will see what I can do.   John Pinkiewicz   05/Jan/2001:15:57:06 Blue crew. Plank owner. Left to go to EOD school and never came back to the Boats again. But I sure miss them. Has any one no the were abouts of Doc. Pannell??? Pinkie...   Edward F. Lucke   14/Nov/2000:13:39:25 FTB1 Blue 69-72. Newport News Overhaul and Polaris to Posiedon conversion. PEM and DASO at the Cape. First 4 Posiedon patrols out of Holy Loch.   Herb Britton   07/Nov/2000:15:54:28 I really enjoyed viewing the history of the D.B. I was a member of the Blue crew from Jan.,'71 til feb.,'75.this sight sure brought back memories. Keep up the good work. HMB MM3{ss}a long time ago   Curt Griggs Old World Auctions 06/Nov/2000:05:57:14 Great to find the Boone website. I served on the Blue crew from about March - June, 1970.   Benjamin L. DeRosia   02/Nov/2000:10:22:03   James (Jim) Bivins   22/Oct/2000:17:06:42 This was great reading the guestbook. I served from 01/73-10/75 (Blue) as the leading Navet. Like to hear from anyone who can let me know about boat reunions. Have a great day!!! this was fun....   Jerry Reisinger   14/Oct/2000:08:06:27 Hello, I just found out today about the decomissioning. I wasn't sad to leave but I am sad to see it go.   Dave Seekon   08/Oct/2000:15:52:24 An MT on the DB from 77 - 81, the gold crew. Anyone know where and/or how to get a hold of MTC Grimm? Great site guys...seems just like yesterday. Sail she may, but clean she must!   Faye Coats   08/Oct/2000:02:09:45 So glad to see this home page for the Daniel Boone. my late husband, RM1(SS)Lonnie J. Coats, was on the commission crew and took her to Hawaii. He was on the Boone's Blue Crew. He transfered off in July 1967 to instructor at FLTSUBTRAFAC-FORD ISLAND, HAWAII. Lot of great time,great friends. Lonnie retired in 1979 as a RMCS(SS).   Shawn Brunelle, LT M   26/Sep/2000:02:57:30 Great Site! I was the "Doc" on the Blue Crew during '91 - '93 and for a short time part of the combination crew. Its good to see that there is a place to reach some of our shipmates. Would be glad to hear from anyone from either crew.   Byron Shag Stratto   23/Sep/2000:11:22:29 I was fortunate enough to be on the commissioning crew and made 6 patrols on the Blue Crew.... This had to be "The best crew and wardroom in the Fleet" bar none... And such a great boat as a result... I have many commissioning pics and Pearl Harbor Pics (official Navy) if you have any desire for them.... Thanks for the site, and keep up the good work... I hope to hear from some old shipmates from this...Especially Frank Boone, QM1(ss) at the time... Shag Stratton   ERNIE WEEKS   12/Sep/2000:01:08:59 ERNIE WEEKS TM3(SS) I SERVED 67-69 BLUE CREW. GLAD TO SEE THIS SITE EXISTS. MANY TRAILS WERE WONDERFULLY BLAZED BENEATH THE SEA AS WELL AS ABOVE WITH COURAGES AND CRAZY BROTHERS. THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES OF OUR SHIP AND MATES! FIVE DEGREES UP BUBBLE....   Chris Thompson   10/Sep/2000:20:51:54 Great Page. The Daniel Boone was my first Sub. Qualified as a FTB 2 in 1969 transfered in spring of 1971 as a FTB 1 to NESEP at the University of Utah. Took the ship through the overhaul in Newport News and the PEM DASO at the Cape. Lots of hrad work and lots of fun with an excellent crew. Good to see some of my shipmates signed in to the guestbook.   Bill Todd   04/Sep/2000:23:37:03 Lead ELT on USS Daniel Boone (Blue) 9/66 through 1/69.   QM3/ss E. Lee Booker   01/Sep/2000:20:55:34 I served and slaved with the mighty Blue crew on SSBN 629 the oldest and the finest. Ha-ha Remember that one. I checked onboard April of 92 and was on until both crews became one big happy family!!! Then went to the USS Billfish (SSN-676). I was the red headed nub from Chattanooga Tennessee. If you remember me, give me a holler.   don winkle   29/Aug/2000:19:43:19 I was a MT on the Boone, (Gold) from 1980 until 1983. Probably my biggest claim to fame was tricking our doc into blowing san #5 onto himself. Due to a faulty pressure gauge it had close to 100 PSI in it before it let go. Sorry Doc, if your out there,…..you should have known better,… you were qualified weren’t you ? Later I was awarded a NAM for working 50 hours straight on a liquid spring leveling system the day/night before a missile move. Of course I did it for God, Country and the American way,…..the fact that my girl friend was showing up the next day had nothing to do with it. I live in Northern California and spend a month or so a year on Goat Island SC, (Charleston Area). If any of you former booneheads want to get together drop me a line. Cool site.   Mick Crawford FTB3(   24/Aug/2000:18:10:55 First boat I qualified on. Went aboard in '68. E.R. VanHoof was CO. Made the last 2 patrols before Poseidon conversion in '69. Went through the Panama Canal and around to Newport News. Saw a couple names in the guest book I recognized. Jeff Nubbe was one. Quite a drinker in those days. I think he and Bill Santoni went on to the 620 Gold crew as I did. Thanks for putting the web site together. Looks good. Brings back a lot of memories.   Robert Williams   24/Aug/2000:12:46:33 Served on board this boat 1966 to 1972   Mark Oger, ex ET1/SS   21/Aug/2000:16:36:49 Good to find a page for the Boone. Was in the Nav shop 83-85 gold -&- Newport News, Then on to Range Sentinel. Too bad about those poor slobs on the Kursk. "Enemy's" or not, they were fellow bubbleheads and they lived our worst nightmare. Mr Spruell, wherever you are, remember the time the COW flooded both DCT's and WE sunk like a rock? Was disappointed to learned the boat met such an undignified end. Those were the days, right? If you're an old Booner and headed to Orlando, drop me an Email.   Matt Toney fmr ET2(S   20/Aug/2000:01:31:05 Served on the 629 Blue Crew and Decomm Crew 90-94. If anyone remembers the Wild Turkey that showed up in the Wardroom, it was me (and Dave). Hope to hear from some of my old shipmates.   Joe Halstead   19/Aug/2000:15:47:16 Just wanted to say hello. I served on board the Boone in the early 70s.live in IN. Ride my HARLEY an stay to myself. Hope to see you in the Wind. Joe   Rodney Chapman   19/Aug/2000:12:43:36 Served on Gold Crew from June 1986 to November 1989. Radioman: Served under Captain Rockwell (Gold Crew - Commanding Officer)   Donald W. Christense   18/Aug/2000:15:01:50 HI   Frank Epperson Red 1980 MGB 07/Aug/2000:01:24:09 Great site for a great boat. I served aboard from Oct 63 until April 67. Made first 5 Gold patrols. Started as FTG3(SS) and left as FTG1(SS). I remember well the XO's door and with great joy the brass train whistle. Anybody else remember the train whistle. I came to the Boone from a WWII diesel boat. The USS Carbonero SS337 out of Pearl. What a difference ! Keep up the good work.   Jeff Nubbe   03/Aug/2000:15:45:36 USS Daniel Boone, such a long time ago. I started as mess cook and left the boat as STS2(SS). Does anybody know what happenend to Ted Reynolds? He was FTG1(ss). Last time I saw him was in 72 and he had re-enlisted and was stationed on a Destoyer Tender in San Diego. Also wondering about an A ganger named Beasly from WY and Stover,a radioman from TX? I enjoyed the comment by some gold crew sailor about Davy Jones Locker, yes the blue crew owned that place too.   Peter A. Malik III   30/Jul/2000:20:16:51 This is really cool! Your homepage was referred to me by Rick Tebeabu. We served as Sonar Techs together on the Daniel Boone from 1989 to 1983. I'm glad he recommended the site to me. I've often wondered what became of my old shipmates. I'm no longer in the Navy, and reside in Philadelphia, PA. where I work as a Geologist for a mid-size environmental firm. I miss the old Sonar gang, and some of the great times we had at sea. I'll definately refer all the guys I keep in touch with from the Boone of the site. Keep up the good work!   Richard TeBeau   30/Jul/2000:19:07:24 Assigned 1991-1993 (Sometime). Participated as part of the decom crew.   Clarence (Edd) Yates   30/Jul/2000:05:56:08 Hello Shipmates, I served on the Boone from about Jan 91 to Dec 93 or something like that. I left right before the crews became one. I was on the Blue crew and worked in the Sonar Div (STS2). Nice website Terry! If anyone served with me and would like to contact me please do!   Daniel J Turkasz   21/Jul/2000:17:58:19 Does anybody remember the C-4 trident backfit in FLA?   Ron Miller   13/Jul/2000:21:20:22   Michael Musshorn   12/Jul/2000:12:21:01 I served aboard the Boone from Nov 69 to Dec 72 as a Nav ET. I would like to hear from any of the old Nav gang from the Poseidon conversion yard period.   Ricky Smiddy   10/Jul/2000:12:54:59 Just saying hi to all of the Boone sailors, I was stationed onboard the Proteus at Guam in 1967 and 1968 as a TM2 in the torpedo shop. If your torpedo was hot, straight and normal, I probably didn't work on it but if it was erratic it was probably mine.   ken swartz   29/Jun/2000:09:56:12 Was on the boat from 1980 to 1986   Ike Icenhower   25/Jun/2000:17:48:49 I served from December 1975 to April 1978. I would like to get in touch with Ron Walters, the Weapons Officer.   Stephen J. Long   22/Jun/2000:00:00:57 exTM2/SS served in Blue crew 12/67-5/69. Glad to finally find her very nice website. Anyone know the emails for Dave Sloane, Jim Hoffman or John Farriss?   Greg Gemmell   21/Jun/2000:08:41:22 served on the Boone between '74 -&- '78 - trying to figure if she was melted down after being stricken.....   Jack P. Dent Pride Runs Deep 19/Jun/2000:01:46:51 Served on Daniel Boone (Blue) '66 through '68. TM2(SS) Missile Launcher Tech. Would like to hear from any of the crew.   Michael A. Ferguson   08/Jun/2000:10:59:22 Looking to contact gold crew shipmates. I served from 1966-1969. The best bunch of guy I've ever worked with.   Rex Wiig   30/May/2000:20:59:38   William A. Santoni R   29/May/2000:11:52:22 Great site. Glad to be back onboard. Served two patrols on Gold Crew, 67/69. First boat, earned my dolphins and still as proud of them as I was when I drank them at Polaris Point. Did the Daniel Boone own Davey Jones Locker or did we just live there???? Was onboard during the "Rapid Fire" and subsequent receipt of the NUC. Radioman "A" School and then the John Adams SSBN-629 (G) 69/71. Fond, fond, memories of both boats and brothers of the deep. Looking forward to hearing from fellow crew members.......Rgds/bs   FTBC (SS) Richard Al 29/May/2000:10:36:12   Gene Whittle   06/May/2000:14:57:53 QM2(SS),Served my time on BOONE (BLUE) Summer 1987 thru 1990 with QM2 (SS) Cecil Johnson, whatever happened to that guy???   Glen L. Anderson, Sr   01/May/2000:16:38:00 Qualified on Daniel Boone in 1967, ET1(SS) Nav ET.   D. Thomas Pomeroy   01/May/2000:10:52:07 It is great to see the interest in reuniting boat crews and keep up interest in old commands. Any old crewmembers feel free to email me.   Ken Ski Julkowski   22/Apr/2000:00:27:46 Stationed aboard from 6/18/63 to 8/15/67. I rode her down the launching ways and eventually made six patrols with the Blue crew. I was discharged as an MT1(SS).   Bob Wright   21/Apr/2000:01:12:36 I served on the Blue Crew from 1964 to 1966. The only person I recognized on the crew list was Darryl Olson, MT2(ss). We partyed together and shared rent in the house with white carpets in Kailua. I wrecked his Tr-4 crossing the Pali. Sorry, Ole!!! Anyone who shared the rent in Kailua, get in touch.   Bob McDonald (Mac)   20/Apr/2000:13:08:21 Served Nov 80 to Sep 85 MT2/SS. I was there when SUBRON16 was mooned from the bow. Best event of the tour. Costello, stop that!   Rick Brady   13/Apr/2000:17:21:50 Hey, It was great seeing a couple of guys names on this website that I served with from 1975-1980 (Blue). The Boone was a great boat which gave me many good memories from Portsmouth, N.H., Holy Loch, Scotland, South Carolina, Cocoa Beach, Florida, and finally Kings Bay Georgia. I can't say it wasn't rough but I'll never forget those days and the crew I served with. Patrick St. Romain has a website also of the Boone. I had sent pictures to it. Check it out: stromain@flash.net. The decommissioning was a blast and became an alcoholic haze because of the partying. Anyone have any photos of the Boone's last days in the scrapyard? Please let me know. It's a damn shame but I would like to have them for old times sake. I'm still keep in touch with IC Rodney Swisher, Nuc Joe Lindgren, and IC Norman (SKI). Hey everyone DO NOT FORGET TO BUY A BRICK FOR THE DETERRENT PARK MEMORIAL. KEEP OUR MEMORIES ALIVE!!!   Steve Olfs   13/Apr/2000:13:27:42 It has been a very long time. I served aboard the Boone from 1974 through 1978. I was an "A-ganger". Reading other shipmate's comments (those I served with and those I didn't) has reminded me of a lot of things only submariners know. Who knew that thinking of "boring holes" in the ocean would make me smile. I look forward to hearing from others who find this page.   Al Standish The Carriage Inn 07/Apr/2000:21:48:44 Served in BLUE crew '63 to '65 making five patrols as COMM/ANAV, NAV and OPS. Enjoyed seeing old shipmates at decommissioning activities. Glad to see this page is operating.   John R. Pinkiewicz   31/Mar/2000:14:49:12 Ran across an old shipemate here in Oak Harbor, WA. Dick Templer FTC Blue Crew also. pinkjon@whidbey.net For any one wanting to chat. Any knowing the where abouts of Doc. Parnell? Pinkie...   Shag Stratton, QMC   31/Mar/2000:01:05:29 I was hoping to find a website for the "Dan'l Boone". I finally stumbled across it. One note of interest, Lt. J.G. Newman (ass't Nav./Comm Officer) Blue Crew won the contest for designing the Ships Patch as it is seen on your site. And everyone is right, it was the best ship around at the time. Inlaid tiles in the waterways and all. I had great memories navigating the Pacific Ocean for the first time on patrol, and nothing plotting right....Remember Lcdr. O'Sullivan???????