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HTML GEAR GUEST BOOK ARCHIVE - Aug 2000 - May 2007

Sunday 05/13/2007 11:46:19am
Name: Tom Cerafice
E-Mail: tacera@optonline.netHomepage Title:
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Location: Manalapan New Jersey
Comments: Anyone who is catching a flight to Derry from New Jersey, and has a delay or a lay over, give me a call and you can pass the time at my house. All are welcome.

Another note: On the winter of our lives. Do like I did, start a new family at (1) at 50, (1) at 59, and you'll never have to worry about the years slipping by, you'll be to busy. Kids don't know how really old their father is. LOL
Tom

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Friday 05/11/2007 10:56:12pm
Name: Gordy Bauschka
E-Mail: digsco1@cox.netHomepage Title:
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Location: Pensacola FL
Comments: I know that the following is probably floating around the 'net, but I think it fits a lot of us Derry Alumni:

And it's winter before we know it.... REFLECTIONS
You know, time has a way of moving quickly and catching you unaware of the passing years. It seems just yesterday that I was young, just married and embarking on my new life with my mate. And yet in a way, it seems like eons ago, and I wonder where all the years went. I know that I lived them all...And I have glimpses of how it was back then and of all my hopes and dreams... But, here it is...the winter of my life and it catches me by surprise...How did I get here so fast? Where did the years go and where did my babies go? And where did my youth go?

I remember well... seeing older people through the years and thinking that those older people were years away from me and that winter was so far off that I could not fathom it or imagine fully what it would be like...But, here it is...wife retired and she's really getting gray...she moves slower and I see an older woman now. She's in better shape than me... but, I see the great change... Not the one I married who was young and vibrant... but like me, her age is beginning to show and we are now those older folks that we used to see and never thought we'd be.

Each day now, I find that just getting a shower is a real target for the day! And taking a nap is not a treat anymore...it's mandatory! Cause if I don't on my own free will...I just fall asleep where I sit!

And so, now I enter into this new season of my life unprepared for all the aches and pains and the loss of strength and ability to go and do things.

But, at least I know, that though the winter has come, and I'm not sure how long it will last...This I know, that when it's over...its over...Yes, I have regrets. There are things I wish I hadn't done ,,,,,things I should have done. But indeed, there are many things I'm happy to have done Its all in a lifetime...So, if you're not in your winter yet...let me remind you, that it will be here faster than you think. So, whatever you would like to accomplish in your life please do it quickly!

Life goes by quickly - So do what you can today, because you can never be sure whether this is your winter or not!

You have no promise that you will see all the seasons of your life...so, live for good today and say all the things that you want your loved ones to remember..."Life is a gift to you. The way you live your life is your gift to those who came after. Make it a fantastic one." LIVE IT WELL!!
~author unknown~

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Wednesday 05/09/2007 1:07:52pm
Name: Art (IPPY) Ippolito
E-Mail: ippy01@earthlink.netHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Ocala, Fla
Comments: My ex-wife's sister Lena Wray, then Lena Neeley or Neely divorced her husband and married another USN man (in Derry), who is now retired. Don't know their last name, but if anyone has any info on their whereabouts or address, email, etc, pls lemme know. I believe someone said they may be in the N/S Carolina area. Anyway, wud appreciate it.........I'm away.../Ipp

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Monday 05/07/2007 5:13:23pm
Name: G.F. Frank Smith
E-Mail: SCFI44106@aol.comHomepage Title:
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Location: Orlando, Fl
Comments: Any member that is on Continental Flt
94 from NJ to Belfast on the 24th Jul
and needs transport from Belfast to
Derry, let me know via e-mail and I will
book you on the Airporter Bus to Derry.

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Friday 05/04/2007 10:56:41pm
Name: rosa
E-Mail: derryrosa@hotmail.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Friend
Location: derry city
Comments: recorded in derry journal today death of a ship mate David McNair us navy retired husband of vera lyons died peacefully at altnagelvin hospital on the 2nd of may

Friday 04/27/2007 4:41:15pm
Name: John Duddy
E-Mail: jduddy@telusplanet.netHomepage Title:
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Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Comments: Thanks to the alumni association I was able to send a photograph of an SH2 to his son who had never seen this picture. I deleted parts of the letter due to family reasons in Derry. If you know the whereabouts of my old boss from the Commissary Store 1960 to 64 please email me; the son whose name I will not disclose wants to find his dad.

John

Thank you very much for the picture. I felt as if I was looking in a mirror. Very very emotional. Fantastic moment.

Don't know what (mother) would say. I only spoke to her about him on my wedding day about 7 years ago!!!

Will attempt to discuss your idea with her, as you can appreciate she now has a family of her own and I would not want to cause any problems within.

As she is still living in (Derry) and I in (another country), we communicate regulary by phone.

I give up my search for him many months ago. But having seen this picture I feel that I must make a serious attempt to locate him. Unfortuantely I know very little about him, accept that which I have learned from yourselves. I only hope that it is not too late.

John, I cannot thank you enough.

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Saturday 04/21/2007 5:13:14pm
Name: Roy G Spencer
E-Mail: sionmills@aol.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Jackson, TN.
Comments: Found me ole Chief Wendell, he is the one in North Carolina Durham NC 27707
He should be contacting someone soon to get put on the Derry site so lets get him on there quick so he can start communicating with others he remembers
cspernie@bellsouth.net

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Tuesday 04/17/2007 12:47:26am
Name: Roy G Spencer
E-Mail: sionmills@aol.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Jackson, TN
Comments: Does anyone remember Earnest J Wendell RMC, I think he was a Methodist minister as well as being a Navy Chief. Haven't heard from him since I left Derry long time ago, was wondering if he was still alive.. He would probably be in his mid to late 70's by now I think. Anyone remember him see if you can get him to join out site. He was my Comm chief when I first arrived in Derry before I got selected to go to Tech Control.

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Friday 04/06/2007 11:01:49pm
Name: Cathy Nash
E-Mail: cat.lyons@ntlworld.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Friend
Location: Derry
Comments: im really enjoying going through all this site has to offer ..trouble is my memory isnt good but its all very interesting for sure ..and well put together ..congratulations

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Friday 04/06/2007 10:12:22pm
Name: catherine.lyons
E-Mail: cat.lyons@ntlworld.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Friend
Location: londonderry
Comments: I used to visit the American base in Derry and have very fond memories of friends i met there ..my highlight of the week was to get there on a saturday night.my maiden name was Nash

Thursday 04/05/2007 10:00:27am
Name: Jim Sullivan
E-Mail: jvsullivan@ipass.netHomepage Title:
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Location: North Carolina
Comments: It is with sorrow that I pass along the news of the passing of Alumni Association member Gene Van Kampen, USN(Ret). Gene passed away at 11:05PM on Wednesday, April 4, 2007, at the hospital in Durham, North Carolina, where he had been living with member Art Saraphis for the past year. Gene was an RM and did two tours at the Derry Base, 7/52 to 12/54, and 4/62 to 5/64. Cards may be sent to Gene's daughter, Margaret Ann Rutledge, 2301 Shady Tree Lane, Edmond, OK 73013.

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Friday 03/30/2007 11:23:20am
Name: Jim Henderson
E-Mail: derryvon@aol.comHomepage Title:
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Location: Houston
Comments: Veronica and I are flying out of Newark on July 26th to Belfast. Anyone else on that flight?

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Tuesday 03/27/2007 3:15:40pm
Name: Jim Peacock
E-Mail: jpeac@verizon.netHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Comments: Unfortunatly, I never had the pleasure of being stationed in Derry; however, I have many friends who were. In paging through the site I noticed a good friend of mine, Larry Brandalik, listed in TAPS and was wondering if anyone had any information on his passing or, any information on his Derry bride Veronica.

He and I had a great tour of duty in Rota, Spain together in the early 70's. He was a colorful/funny guy always ready for some fun.

Thanks

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Sunday 03/25/2007 3:00:58pm
Name: Jim Sullivan
E-Mail: jvsullivan@ipass.netHomepage Title:
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Location: Sunny and 85 degree Cary, North Carolina
Comments: I just had an update on the medical condition of member Gene Van Kampen (RM, 7/52 to 12/54, 4/62 to 5/64) from Art Saraphis. Art says Gene has been in the hospital for the last 3 weeks and is currently in the intensive care unit. Unfortunately, the prognosis for Gene is poor, and Art says if anyone wants an update, they can call Art at 919-598-8568.

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Friday 03/23/2007 5:29:13pm
Name: Roy Gene spencer
E-Mail: sionmills@aol.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Jackson, TN.
Comments: Norman Dunlap, YN, 9/63 to 3/65, deceased 11 Feb 2007...It is with great sadness to all of us who remember Norman, May he rest in the peace that all of us someday will be experiencing ourselves.. I keep telling eveyone, if you don't get to the reunions, and see some of our old friends, they want be there for the next one. I sure don't want to wake up someday and find my name in the Tap's section without getting around to see some of my old buddys and friends again. I must make it to the reunion this year. Anyone else thinking about going or not going just look at all the freinds we have lost over the pass few years who we would like to meet again.
Again I say to Norman friends and family, may he rest in peace, and the joy of having him around will remain with you forever, his memory has stayed with me..

Thursday 03/22/2007 1:15:26pm
Name: Charlie Typhair
E-Mail: chazman@tds.netHomepage Title:
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Comments: Just wanted to say thank you to Jim for the great job he has done on this website,, great work Jim..

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Tuesday 03/20/2007 1:20:46pm
Name: Wolf Kiessling
E-Mail: wjk@texhoma.netHomepage Title: Sculptures by Wolf K
Homepage URL: http://www.texhoma.net/~wjkReferred By: Friend
Location: Duncan OK
Comments: Yesterday I posted a little anecdote about the illegal pheasant I took while pike fishing at Baron's Court. I stated that I had been fishing with Thibault (sp?). Shortly afterward I received a picture from Chuck Brozek and I realized that the person I was with was fellow TTY repairman Rambin. Sorry 'bout that..........

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Monday 03/19/2007 6:24:10pm
Name: Wolf Kiessling
E-Mail: wjk@texhoma.netHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Friend
Location: Duncan OK
Comments: Reading Gordon Bauschka's hunting story in the Memories section reminds me of a pheasant story that I have told many times. I believe this happened back in 1965, might have been '64, however. In any case, Jerry Thibault (sp?) and I had been pike fishing at Baron's Court (I think that's what the estate was called. As we all know, the memory is the second thing to go) We had an unusually bad day, we got skunked, and were on our way back to my car when we ran across a group of pheasant. Without even thinking about it, I picked up a rock and I tagged one of the suckers. As I was gloating about it, the bird picked himself up and started hobbling around. I think I must have broken it's back. Jerry immediately ran the bird down and wrung it's neck. We then proceed back to my house and even though we had no fish whatsoever, my then wife cooked us up a nice pheasant meal. I was not then a hunter, am not now and probably never will be but I've got to say, even though that bird was highly illegal, he sure tasted good.

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Saturday 03/17/2007 3:03:43am
Name: Dennis Kolodziej
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Location: Michigan
Comments: A Happy St. Patricks Day to all of our friends and relatives in Derry, Maghera, and here in the States. Don't drown the shamrock!

Erin Go Bragh

Dennis & Rosemary

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Thursday 03/15/2007 9:06:54am
Name: Gordon Burns (RMCM Ret)
E-Mail: gandwburns@bellsouth.netHomepage Title:
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Location: Statesville, NC.
Comments: Served in Derry Tech Control, 1/62 - 10/63. Lived in quonset across from sick bay. Worked with Don Kring (RM1/RMC) and many others (Joe Zavarick, etc.) First son born in Aug 63 while living on base died @ 2 months and is buried in Derry cemetery. Trying to find any of the guys that remember me, but not much luck so far with the exception of a few. Also served at NCS's Morocco/Wash DC among other sites as Tech Controller. Retired May 79, Command Master Chief, USS Shreveport LPD-12.

156 Blueberry Lane
Statesville, NC. 28677
(704) 528-2660

Sunday 03/11/2007 12:09:42am
Name: John Duddy
E-Mail: jduddy@telusplanet.netHomepage Title:
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Location: Baja, California.
Comments: I have returned from Phoenix, Arizona where I talked to Barbara Honegger, Senior Military Affairs Journalist at the Naval Post Graduate School. If anyone wants to know what she has to say about the attack on the Pentagon, please send me an email and I will send information on how to get her paper. Best wishes to all.

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Monday 03/05/2007 9:42:36pm
Name: Don Decker
E-Mail: dde3679515@aol.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Fredericksburg, VA (Cell 540.207.5571)
Comments: I request assistance locating any family member, or hometown, of RM3 Mike Chapman from Texas. Mike worked with me in TechCtrl in '75/'76. Saddened to hear of his death. Thanks in advance for any help you may be able to provide. //Don

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Saturday 03/03/2007 10:42:26am
Name: Roy G Spencer
E-Mail: sionmills@aol.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Jackson, TN. USA
Comments: Just a few words if I can type enuff to get this out. I had rotator cuff surgery on 21 Feb, now for the long recovery they tell me that I have to go through. Doc tells me it will be about 4 months before I am really back up to about 85%. Guess you guys and gals that have been through this will know what I am talking about. My plans are to be at the Reunion this year in Derry even if someone has to carry my bags for me all the way (he-he). I'll hire someone to do it, if no one else wants to go with me. All kidding aside, I plan on being there this year if the Lord is willing and all works out fine. I have missed all the others due to illness but I am planning long in advance this time. SO just keep us in your prayers and we shall see you in July. I will be arriving sometime around the 26th or before if anyone else is gonna be there earlier. I may be there as early as 9-10-11 July if Maureen and our daughter comes with us.

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Friday 03/02/2007 11:58:23pm
Name: Flo Fischer
E-Mail: belfastblues@charter.netHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Comments: I just happened on this site. I was working in Derry when I met Richard Fischer (aka: "Fish"). After he came back to the states I came over and we got married in Alabama in 1964. He was an ET. He showed movies on the base. Later he went to sub school. He died in 1998 during his third heart surgery.

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Thursday 03/01/2007 11:01:00am
Name: John J. Cassidy
E-Mail: johnjoe.cassidy@btinternet.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Londonderry, N.I.
Comments: Welcome Back!

Wednesday 02/21/2007 11:03:38pm
Name: John Duddy
E-Mail: jduddy@telusplanet.netHomepage Title:
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Location: Baja California.
Comments: Greetings.
I will be in Phoenix, Arizona on Feb. 23 to 26th and willing to buy Guinness for alumni who email me; I do not have a phone on this trip. Best wishes to all.

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Tuesday 02/20/2007 12:10:39am
Name: Chris Baker
E-Mail: ccjbak@aol.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Augusta, Ga.
Comments: April, in Augusta, Ga., Masters week. If you're lucky to have practice round tickets come down and see us at Joe's Underground Cafe, downtown at Eighth and Broad Street. Bar and eatery.

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Monday 02/19/2007 9:02:39pm
Name: Emma McCollum (nee Mallett)
E-Mail: irisheyesrgreen1@aol.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Friend
Location: Virginia
Comments: Ex-wife of Ray McCollum, USN(Ret), RM 70-73 and 76-77.

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Wednesday 02/14/2007 5:25:32pm
Name: Stanley D. Rogers, Sr.
E-Mail: wayn5839@bellsouth.netHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Valdosta, Georgia
Comments: Well, it does not look good for me to go to Derry for this reunion. My son, Conor, and his unit, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, has just got a deployment for this spring to go back to Afghanistan and I am probably going to make a trip back to Italy to see him off and welcome him back. So, priorities. If any of you are of that inclination please say a wee one for him and his unit. Stan Rogers

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Saturday 02/10/2007 6:06:48pm
Name: Tom Cerafice
E-Mail: tacera@optonline.netHomepage Title:
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Comments: Saw last entry was the end of December. Is anybody left out there?

Wednesday 02/07/2007 11:55:56am
Name: HOWARD HEUSDENS
E-Mail: paddyone@wi.netHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Friend
Location: RACINE, WISCONSIN
Comments: JUST WANTED TO LET EVERYONE KNOW THAT I WILL BE AT THE REUNION THIS YEAR. PADDY AND I WERE AT THE LAST ONE, BUT MY WIFE HAS SINCE PASSED AWAY. IT WILL BRING BACK MEMORIES OF LOTS OF GOOD TIMES.
SEE YOU ALL THERE,
HOWARD

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Friday 12/29/2006 5:33:33pm
Name: RM1 MICHAEL E. FIELDS
E-Mail: norge410@bellsouth.netHomepage Title:
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Location: JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
Comments: HELLO ALL, COMMUNICATE WITH ME IF YOU LIKE. MY E-MAIL ADDRESS ABOVE. THERE IS GOING TO BE A SCHOOL BUILT ON THE SITE OF THE BASE ON THE WATERSIDE.

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Thursday 12/14/2006 4:12:08pm
Name: G.F. Frank Smith
E-Mail: SCFI44106@aol.comHomepage Title:
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Location: Orlando, Florida
Comments: As the Holiday season approaches, too
many times we get too concerned with the materialistic side of Christmas. In
light of that, I would like to send you
all something that I feel is well in
line with the meaning of Christmas.

ONE SOLITARY LIFE

He was born in an obscure village. He
worked in a carpenter"s shop until He
was thirty and for those years He was
an itinerant preacher. He never wrote
a book. He never held an office. He
never owned a home. He never had a
family. He never went to college. He
never traveled 200 miles from the one
place where He was born. He never did
one of the things that accompany man's
idea of greatness. He never had no
credentials but Himself. While still a
young man, the tide of popular opinion
turned against Him. His friends ran away.
Some of them denied Him. He was
turned over to His enemies. He went
through the mockery of a trial. He was
nailed to a cross between two thieves.
While he was dying His executioners
gambled for the only piece of property
He had on earth-His coat. When He was
dead, He was taken down and laid in a
borrowed grave. Nineteen centuries have
come and gone and today He is the
central figure of the human race. All
the armies that ever marched, and all
the naviers that were ever built, and
all the parliaments that ever sat, and
all the kings that ever reigned, put
togather, have never affected the life
of man upon earth as powerfully as has
that one solitary life.
ANON
Through God's Endless Love,
Jesus was born
To bring us His Blessings
of Peace and Joy

Have a Blessed Christmas and
a Grace filled New Year
+ + + + +

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
to all the members of the Alumni
Association

From the Family of G.F. Frank Smith
President, NCSLAA

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Wednesday 12/13/2006 5:35:41pm
Name: Mary Shular Hopper
E-Mail: mhopper1@sc.rr.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Near Myrtle Beach, SC
Comments: WOW! Impressive site. In Londonderry 1964-1967 with former husband, Michael Vetzel, son Mike (died 1987). We lived off base most of the time - when we moved onto the base we lived in 28C.....

Your site brings back a lot of memories...thanks.

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Tuesday 12/12/2006 12:18:53am
Name: Roy Gene Spencer
E-Mail: sionmills@aol.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Jackson, TN.
Comments: One of my good buddies from NST is getting bad email from me, can anyone else advise me if you are getting anything with my email that is causing your computer problems. I have had it looked over and checked out by DELL and they can find nothing wrong with it. You can advise me via email. Sorry if there are other problems!!!!

Saturday 12/09/2006 11:53:43am
Name: HMCS/CAC/AC ELMER 'DOC' TAYLOR,USN/RET
E-Mail: gene0405@yahoo.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Friend
Location: Santee, CA
Comments: Wow,,,this site really surprised me,,so many memories and good times in Derry,,,I worked at the Dispensary with MASTERCHIEFS Grimes & McDOWELL, and HM1 Mike Biggerstaff. Still feel like "THE CHOSEN FEW" cannot forget the best football and softball teams that I played on,,,Does anyone remember the 3rd Class Disbursing Clerk that could throw a softball from center field and over the backstop??Brought back memories of all these shipmates--Bear, Robbie Robertson, Jon Speelman, Tom Bradshaw, Ken "Crash" Craddock, Jim Mckee, Roy Byford, Stevie Ochinang, Henry, and Rick Cavasso, Jenks, Mike St. Clair, Mike Tully,,what a group we had--and of course all of the ladies of Derry. Does anyone know whatever happened to 'SWEET WEE SUSIE'? After my tour in Derry,,,went to RVN and stayed--LOST WIFE---but still remember all the times in Derry,,,especially Ken's Den and Mama Coyles for eggs and beans. Sorry to read of the passing of some great sailors and friends..THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES

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Monday 12/04/2006 2:20:41pm
Name: Roy Gene Spencer
E-Mail: sionmills@aol.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Jackson, TN.
Comments: Think I have put it on here before, but I am still looking for some old friends of mine when I first came to Derry, they were my room mates. I know some of you may remember them: RM Harold (Hal) V Marsh; ET William L. (Bill) Perry, and ET Kenneth (Ken) Baker. I haven't heard anything from these guys since they left NST. My other room mate before moving off the base was ET James (Jim) Doyle Harris. We still keep in touch from time to time. I don't think either of the first three married a local, so I don't think they stayed in touch with most of us, or any of us. If anyone knows their whereabouts, try to get in touch with them and get them on this site and maybe back over to the reunion next Jul/Aug.
C u l AR

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Monday 11/27/2006 4:57:11pm
Name: Susannah Toland
E-Mail: susannahtoland@hotmail.comHomepage Title:
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Location: Derry
Comments: I'm looking for a guy called Jasper Williams. He served in derry 1970 to 1974. He drove a BMW and was a Chief in the Navy. He was also African-American. If anyone knows his whereabouts or has any information, please contact me a.s.a.p. Cheers. Thank you

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Thursday 11/16/2006 3:08:37am
Name: Andrea Horahan
E-Mail: crombiegirl0616@yahoo.comHomepage Title:
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Location: Florida
Comments: Hi all! I was doing some research about my family online and came across your site....with my father's name on it. Stephen Horahan. I was wondering if anyone remembers him. He met my mother in Derry and her name was Margaret Gallager. I'm very sad to say that they have both past away. My dad in 1980 and my mom in 2004. If any one remembers them please let me know! =)

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Monday 11/13/2006 11:23:41am
Name: Lynda Scott
E-Mail: lynmcd@iinet.net.auHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Perth, Western Australia
Comments: Any of the "kids of the base", circa 70/71, who remember me, please get in touch. love to hear from you.

Friday 10/27/2006 2:29:10pm
Name: Tom Pacileo
E-Mail: tojopac@comcast.netHomepage Title:
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Comments: So many MEMBERS, so FEW Dues Payers !!!!
I don't get it.
Anyone know where RM Lawrence Allen Smith is ??
How about Jack Whittey ??

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Tuesday 10/24/2006 11:32:11pm
Name: John Duddy
E-Mail: jduddy@telusplanet.netHomepage Title:
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Location: On the road to Mexico.
Comments: I will be travelling through Washington State, Oregon, and California from October 28th. for a few days on my way to Mexico and would stop for a Guinness with any alumni who know me from my 1959 to 71 days in the Derry US Navy base.

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Friday 10/20/2006 5:28:29am
Name: marion ware elliott
E-Mail: mirrenelliott@hotmail.comHomepage Title:
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Location: Newport, Rhode Island,
Comments: I enjoyed reading about Derry and remembering names and faces. I'm trying to locate Betty Roddy Cohen. She and Steve were in Derry in 1967- and ofcourse Betty is from Derry. If anyone has any contact with her please pass on my E-mail. I am the widow of Howard Ware and we were in Derry in 67-68. A hello also to Mike Sansone, Harry Dunlap hope all of you old timers are doing well. My how the time has flown by.
I was in Boston Airport a few years ago and ran into Jim Luce he was working for the customs department. I'm sure that many of you remember him. Does anyone remember or have contact with Tiny Littleton and his wife? I lost touch with them.
Thanks.

Marion

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Thursday 10/19/2006 10:08:47am
Name: Roy Gene Spencer
E-Mail: sionmills@aol.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Jackson, TN.
Comments: Have suggested to Sully that on the Derry wives pages, we get a Then and Now Photo of all our Brides and have him post them on the net, I have already sent him photos of Maureen then and now, there is a big difference after 40 years but she is still mine and as sweet as ever. We are clelbrating our 40th Annv on 15 Nov, this year. I think we started something that continued on the base after we left, by having our wedding reception in the Club. Sure saved a bunch of money (he he). come on guys and gals give us a look at the wonderful years we have all had together and then we we get to the reunion next year we will know who we are talking to. Guys and gals......
See ya in Jul/Aug 2007

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Tuesday 10/03/2006 7:23:53pm
Name: Wendy O'Hagan
E-Mail: wendyohgan@yahoo.co.ukHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Friend
Location:
Comments: would anyone know of Mr Grant Williams base in londonderry 1970-76 .Ship name USS American

Monday 10/02/2006 12:07:44am
Name: Bruce Worth
E-Mail: bwbw@tcaexpress.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Hartley, Ia
Comments: OUTSTANDING news John. Remember, you
all heard it here first, a year or so
ago.

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Sunday 10/01/2006 8:29:09am
Name: Rick Cavazos
E-Mail: icavazosjr@rgv.rr.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
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Location: McAllen, Tx.
Comments: UEFA Giant Killers:
Hope some of you ex-USN Derry footballers were keeping track of Derry City's run through the UEFA Cup competition for this season. They had a great home and away series run by beating such giants as IFK Gothenburg Sweden (former uefa champs) 1-0 both in Sweden and at Derry. Gretna of Scotland (first division leaders)5-1 in Scotland and 2-2 in Derry. Drew with Paris St. Germain (an upper crust team in Europe) at the Brandywell 0-0 before dropping a 2-0 heartbreaker in Paris. I could be wrong......but I understand they went further in a European competition than any other club from the "great wee island".....North or South.
Keeping in touch with Matt Doherty and Carl Campbell (Carls son)and the ol' internet....I kept getting enough info to keep me extra-ordinarily excited. It was printed and heard that the Derry City fans (who attended the matches) overcame large numbers themselves and routinely out-cheered and out-celebrated the oppositions much larger following. Great stuff!! And of course the ones that stayed home were behind them all the way. Mass hysteria! It provided quite a rush in the Ol' Town....wish I cudda been there. ......cheers
Rick

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Saturday 09/30/2006 4:13:37pm
Name: John Duddy
E-Mail: jduddy@telusplanet.netHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Canada.
Comments: I see on BBC that Derryman John Duddy won the world middleweight boxing title. Well done John!!

I worked on the base 1959 to 1971 and left Derry before the boxer was born; still proud to see another Derry champ.

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Thursday 09/07/2006 2:43:34pm
Name: Bruce Worth
E-Mail: bwbw@tcaexpress.netHomepage Title: Va. Beach mini reunion
Homepage URL:
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Location: Hartley, Iowa
Comments: Just a quick note to let everone know I will be attending the reunion at Va. Beach.

I would urge everyone, (especially those from the 63 to 65 era to consider attending.) Most of us haven't seen each other for over 40 years. For some of us, It could be our last chance. (A pretty sad thought, but just a fact of life.)

As a side note, I will be attending a reunion of the USS Cone DD-866 Radio shack the following weekend, in Athens Ga.

Hope to see a lot of you there.

Till then, hang in there.

Bruce

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Tuesday 09/05/2006 3:24:47pm
Name: Jim Henderson
E-Mail: derryvon@aol.comHomepage Title:
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Location:
Comments: Looking for the following alumni:

Norm Vater
Dave Bailey
Harry Hitchcock

Saturday 09/02/2006 9:46:04pm
Name: John E Mc Aleer
E-Mail: SPhila1@aol.comHomepage Title:
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Location: Central Ohio
Comments: I was stationed at Derry from Oct 71 - Aug 73. I was Best Man at Zach Taylor & June Crocket's Wedding. It would be nice to talk with them again. Help me find them.

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Wednesday 08/30/2006 5:25:28pm
Name: Roy G Spencer
E-Mail: sionmills@aol.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Jackson, TN.
Comments: Have been looking over the site a lot lately, getting ready for our reunion next year, come H--- or high water and no fear of Death I hope, I will be going to this one He He.. does anyone remember RM Harold Marsh, and Et wILLIAM (Bill) Perry, they were my roommates when I first arrive there and have not seen them on this site yet. We lived in the room right across the hallway from Sully and the other pack rats. he he...would be great to see those guys again if they aint gone on to glory..C u guys next year if not before!!!

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Friday 08/25/2006 12:45:11am
Name: Russ Guidotti
E-Mail: None at this timeHomepage Title:
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Location: Daytona Beach Florida
Comments: I have no e-mail available att.That would be because I don't have a computer. However if there is anyone interested in contacting me you can call me at 386-871-7922.Ok everyone have a great day.

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Monday 08/21/2006 10:22:54pm
Name: Stanley D. Rogers, Sr.
E-Mail: wayn5839@bellsouth.netHomepage Title:
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Location: Valdosta, Georgia
Comments: My last born, Conor, will be marrying Miss Carla McGilloway from Derry on the 26th of August at the Base Chapel, Caserma Erderle, Vicenca, Italy, home of the 173rd Airborne Brigade, U.S. Army PIR 2nd 503. Sadie Gallagher Rogers, his Mom, will attend as will myself and my Derry born oldest daughter, Erin. Man am I getting old or what. Well, that is the last one completley out of the nest. (tounge in cheek). Stan

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Sunday 08/20/2006 1:28:33pm
Name: richard cavazos(son of Isreal cavazos)
E-Mail: rcav0518@aol.comHomepage Title:
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Location: Fort Hood, texas (U.S. Army)
Comments: My dad Rick Cavazos told me about this site. I grew up in Derry and remember some of the names on this site.Mainly, I remember some of your kids names,we had a blast while you guys were at work! I remember the 4th of july party and the softball games on the base. Was my first time seeing so many Yanks! in one place. Great site

Wednesday 08/02/2006 11:00:22pm
Name: Jerry Keenan
E-Mail: secureops@optonline.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Central Islip, NY
Comments: I know I don't post much - pretty busy with giving seminars and research for homeland security - but just wanted to let all of you living in Derry know that my oldest daughter is there right now. Lindsay (25 yr old daughter of Jerry Keenan - RM1 - and Kathy (Delahanty) Keenan) is visiting her 1/2 siblings from my first marriage right now. She'll be leaving on 11 Aug. to come home in time for her sister's 21st b'day (which is 11 Aug). Thing is, she doesn't WANT to come home. she's gotten so close to her 1/2 siblings in Derry that she's hooked on the Maiden City - just like the rest of us were so many years ago. She's staying with my son from my first marriage, Duane, in his flat.
Our youngest girl, Kim, is in a serious relationship with a hell of nice guy who would part the Red Sea for her if she asked. He wants to take her to Derry next year as a treat so she can also spend some time with her siblings - they're going to Baltimore this weekend (who the hell wants to spend a weekend in Baltimore!!!?? I spent a week there one night when I was at RM"A" School in Bainbridge). But her boyfriend is a great guy and worships her. So it's cool with me and Kathy. And he's really good to her - isn't that what we all want for our kids? :-)
We're trying to find a way to get all of us over there in '07 for the reunion. Lindsay, the oldest who's there right now, wants to go back next year - she feel in love with Derry and the siblings she hasn't seen in 20 years, and my two grand kids who seem to adore her. She spent the whole day today with my 16 year old grand daughter, Nicola, and loved it. And now, of course, her sister, Kim, will be going there next year with her boyfriend - he wants to take her and has already talked to my other kids in Derry via webcam several times (imagine, I'm calling them kids - they're 41, 39 and 37! - older than I was when I left there for the last time! :-))
Anyway - there's good chance, now, that Kathy and I may be able to make it to the '07 reunion in Derry. Lindsay wants to pay her own way to see her familiy again, Kim's boyfriend wants to take her there himself, and I just got a nice contract from an outfit in Rome that will pay me enough to make it there with Kathy and our youngest son. We won't be booking hotel rooms - any of us - so that's not a problem for us. We've already got places to stay with my kids.
I just wanted to let you all know that things are looking up for us to be able to be able to make it to the reunion next year. It's just that we can't make any definite arrangements at this time.
Take care all!!!

Jerry Keenan

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Sunday 07/23/2006 11:56:02pm
Name: Jim (Sully) Sullivan
E-Mail: jvsullivan@ipass.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Beautiful (and hot!) Cary, NC
Comments: I appreciate the note, Stan, though actually the thanks need to go out to member Chuck Brozek, who sent me the link for inclusion on the web site. So, many thanks Chuck!

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Sunday 07/23/2006 1:50:49pm
Name: Stanley %22Stan%22 Rogers
E-Mail: wayn5839@bellsouth.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Valdosta, Georgia
Comments: Sully - thank you for that new link "Before You Go". It is outstanding. People, you need to click on this and listen and get your family and friends to listen if possible. Thanks again Sully. Stan

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Wednesday 07/19/2006 4:45:08pm
Name: Wayne 'STRETCH' Rousseau
E-Mail: stretch@nbtx.comHomepage Title:
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Location: Texas
Comments: Greetings,
Some time back, someone posted on email a link to a book called 'Apollo Rises' by Michael Ellis. I ordered it and just finished reading it. It is a story about an RM3 around 1967. I think it is excellent reading for old radiomen. I won't blab on anymore here. I'll just post the link to it if any of you are interested.
http://www.authorhouse.com/BookStore/ItemDetail.aspx?bookid=35045
You will probably have to copy and paste this web address since it didn't show up as a link.
Hope to see you in Derry next year.
STRETCH (RM3, Derry, Jul 71- Oct 74)

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Sunday 06/25/2006 7:47:44pm
Name: Mike Quinn
E-Mail: etldoret@tqci.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: MARYLAND
Comments: BZ to Jim Sullivan for getting the site up to date!!! Jim you have done an outstanding job!!!

Jerry Keenan

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Friday 06/16/2006 11:16:01am
Name: John Duddy.
E-Mail: jduddy@telusplanet.netHomepage Title:
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Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Comments: I will be at the Sheraton Downtown Los Angeles June 23rd to 27th and will enjoy Guinness with alumni I knew 1959 to 1971.

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Wednesday 06/14/2006 3:00:24pm
Name: Ed Knoll
E-Mail: eknoll1@sbcglobal.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://www.taxesbyknoll.comReferred By: Search Engine
Location: California
Comments: I just thought I'd drop a line. I went to Derry this past spring with my daughter. It was almost 50 years to the day that I had arrived in Derry for the first time. And it was very strange to have pictures of my daughter on the wall where I used to run around when I was much younger than she.
Anyway, I was incredibly impressed with the vibrancy and color of Derry. It's such a wonderful change. I sat at the Diamond Statue and remenisced.
I found the old Northern Counties Hotel where I had hung out quite a bit. It's no longer in existence. I also stood by the Butcher's Gate where I would await my date. I had a picture from the historical society of what Fahan looked like in 1956. It is so great to see how they fixed everything.
I thought I would get nostalgic for the 'old times' but I couldn't help but feel so good about what's happened there.
We also drove around the entire island of Eire/N. Ireland. (I skipped Belfast).
Thanks for taking the time to read this.
And if anyone likes, please respond to eknoll1@sbcglobal.net

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Saturday 06/10/2006 11:29:02pm
Name: Art Saraphis
E-Mail: artsaraphis@webtv.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Durham, North Carolina
Comments: Just wanted to let you folks know that Gene Van Kampen and I arrived safely at my home here in Durham, NC. Gene is settling in nicely. He can be reached at my e-mail address listed above.

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Sunday 06/04/2006 2:18:56pm
Name: Rob Maloney
E-Mail: usnret1972@hotmail.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: West Harwich, Cape Cod, Mass.
Comments: To: All of you who know Gene Van Kampen and Art Seraphis. It is Sunday, 6/4 afternoon and I just got a phone call from those two rascals and they are on the road leaving Texas and entering Oklahoma. Gene is bad with his cancer and Art went there to bring him to his home in Durham and help him along. MAN, WHAT A CHRISTIAN ACT TO DO FOR A FELLOW SHIPMATE!! I feel great that they called me and I haven't seen either one of those guys since I left Derry in June, 1963 - 43 years ago!!! Art says they will probably be in Durham by this coming Thursday. I will close for now and hope that some of you might be happy with this news. Talk about friends caring about friends, this just takes the cake in my life. Warmest regards to all and keep Gene in your prayers. Thanks, Bob Maloney, Derry 1960-1963

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Wednesday 05/31/2006 11:09:11pm
Name: John Duddy.
E-Mail: jduddy@telusplanet.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Calgary, Canada.
Comments: I will be in Chicago June 1st to 6th, staying at Embassy Suites near O'Hare Airport and will buy Guinness for alumni who knew me in NavCommSta 1959 to 1971.

Monday 05/29/2006 9:28:19pm
Name: Alfred %22B.L.%22 Whitehead
E-Mail: alfredwhitehead@comcast.netHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Rockwood, TN.
Comments: I second member Smiths remarks. I have, and wear, a US NAVY CPO RET ball cap. I am frequently stopped and thanked for my service by people in Walmart, Kroger, Compusa, the Mall etc. I also frequently have conversations with other military retired just because of that ball cap. Odd how a ball cap can make new friends for you. My best to all our members and all our military everywhere. The best 23 years of my life thus far.

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Monday 05/29/2006 1:59:35pm
Name: G.F. Frank Smith
E-Mail: SCFI44106@aol.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Orlando, FL.
Comments: I would like to take the time on this
very important day to make a few
comments in regard to our veterans of
the U.S. Military. Too many times in
our history the majority of the people
in the US forget a very important note
of our history. That note is "Freedom
is not free; there is a price for
everything". I would like for all of
ther members to take a few minutes on
this day to say a prayer for our many
servicemen and women overseas and all
around the world and to remember our
many shipmates that are not with us
today.Many gave a lot and many gave
the ultimate. Let us remember them all
on this day, 29 May 2006.

G.F. Frank Smith

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Sunday 05/21/2006 5:42:46pm
Name: Art Saraphis (USN-Retired, SK, 61 to 62)
E-Mail: artsaraphis@webtv.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Durham, NC
Comments: Latest news about member: Gene Van Kampen USN(Ret), RM, In Derry from 7/52 to 12/54, and 4/62 to 5/64.

Gene is out of the hospital and is now at his home. He will soon be relocating from Amarillo, Texas, to my home in Durham, NC, during the first week of June. If you need to phone him between June 6th and June 10th, you can contact him using my cell phone number: 919-452-3261. After June 10th, you can use my home phone number: 919-598-8568.

You can contact Gene via his e-mail, at: gvankampen@amaonline.com up until June 4th. Gene should have a new e-mail address sometime after June 10th, but should you need to contact him via e-mail before then, you can use my e-mail address until then: artsaraphis@webtv.net

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Wednesday 05/17/2006 9:53:55pm
Name: Bruce Worth
E-Mail: bwbw@tcaexpress.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Hartley, Iowa
Comments: Regarding this falls mini-reunion in
Va. Beach, would someone enlighten the rest of us as to dates, events, etc.
Thanks much.

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Tuesday 05/16/2006 7:42:58pm
Name: Art Saraphis
E-Mail:
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Location: Durham, NC.
Comments: Here's some hotel information regarding room pricing at the hotel being used for this fall's "Mini-Reunion" in Virginia Beach. The reunion hotel, The Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort, offers a discounted rate for us Retired Military of $62.00 per night. Make your reservations through their toll-free number: 1-800-holiday, and mention you're retired military. Proof is required at check-in.

Tuesday 05/16/2006 7:26:36pm
Name: Art Saraphis
E-Mail:
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Location: Durham, NC
Comments: Here's an update on member Gene Van Kampen USN(Ret), RM, 7/52 to 12/54, 4/62 to 5/64.

Gene is back in the hospital undergoing radiation therapy. If you would like to talk to Gene, here is his room phone number: 806-212-5634. Gene currently is not able to use his e-mail.

On a positive note, Gene is hopeful to attend this fall's Mini-Reunion in Virginia Beach.

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Tuesday 05/09/2006 4:21:37pm
Name: Chuck Brozek
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Location: Zion, Il
Comments: With two reunions in the planning I guess it's past time I commented on the last one. First and foremost, a "thank you" to the committee who put together the reunion in Orlando. It was just outstanding. I was really impressed with the concept of the Hospitality Room. We should have one at every reunion. I got in a day early and was able to meet with some old friends at TGIF and relax in anticipation of the next few days and have a few drinks and just chat. One word of caution though, don't let Williams watch your drink at the bar if you go out for a smoke. Just kidding Trent.

It was great to see some of the people from my era (64-68) again. Dave and Margaret Bland, Mike and Rae Kelly, Bob and Belle Redmond, Jim and Mary Ann Sullivan, Roger and Theresa Weimer, Joe and Pat Thigpen, Capt. and Mrs Ward, and one guy that can match wits, humor, facts and fiction with one of the best (Ippolito) Rick Stacey and his lovely bride Eilish.

It was also great to see some of the "first timers" after 30 plus years. Harry Dunlap, who I had the pleasure of hauling 16 tons of equipment to Portsmouth to set sail on the USNS Bowditch for a nice little vacation cruise. Bruce and Annette Kelsey, Pete and Dawn Prior, Mike Sansone, Jim and Sue Downs, and of course Rick Cavazos. See what ya been missin Rick.

I had a good conversation with Mike Sansone and Jim Downs about TTY repair and torn tape relay. How many of you former "tape-apes" remember burpees? or that never fail circuit with the Admiralty, pull-backs and Christmas tapes?

It was great to see Bette Dixon again. I just want to let you know the two bottles of wine you left in the Hospitality room did not go to waste. Although it took about 6 hours to get a cork screw the wine was enjoyed by Art, Arthur, a guy from Ocala, a retired Master Chief, Ippy, Ippolito and one other person (I think).

I met George Gleason for the first time. Thanks for letting Liz tag along to this reunion. She still looks great. I also met Dick Martin. Now here is an amazing guy. His stories of WWII are like watching the History Channel, only better. Dick, you are a National Treasure and should write a book about all of your adventures.

Rosemary, I enjoyed our afternoon talks and our combined efforts to get a butt-kit outside the Hospitality room. How is your son's military emblem collection coming along? Joe and Pat, it was fun having breakfast at TGIF and talking to both of you. Frank Smith, I'm glad I could keep you company on Friday (or was it Thursday) morning when you were a little fuzzy feeling. I seem to remember I was a little fuzzy too. Must have been all the stress of getting the reunion off to such a good start huh? Karl and Ippy, now there is a pair to draw to, thanks for keeping us all laughing. Eilish, thanks for letting Rick stay up every night and please make him buy cigars that don't stink. Rick I hope you enjoyed those late night talks as much as I did.

Barney Westphal - you deserve your own paragraph. For those of you who didn't make it to the reunion, I won't tell you about Barney's adventure. You are gonna have to come to a reunion and see for yourselves what this amazing man might do. God love ya Barney.

For those of you who wanted to come to the reunion and couldn't, you missed another really good one. Lee and Angela you guys were missed and Marie, we missed you too but at least I got to talk to you on the phone. How's the knee?

The food was great, the accomodations were great, the Hotel people were great. The planned events and unplanned events were great. The closing night was super. We had the best looking group of people I have ever laid eyes on. Hollywood ain't got nothing that could compare to us.

Now is the time to start thinking about making it to one of our reunions. These are NOT your high school type reunions. We all share something pretty special. Bring your kids, bring your pets (but drop Bob Redmond and email first), bring pictures, mementos, or whatever. I know you'll have one of the best times of your life. Hope to see you in Derry next year or Virginia Beach this year.

All the best, Chuck

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Saturday 04/29/2006 5:35:15pm
Name: Roy G Spencer
E-Mail: sionmills@aol.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Jackson, TN
Comments: Well folks haven't heard from anyone cept some unknown person out of Strabane, sounded like some young kid telling me all about Strabane. I will be departing for Ireland next week, Maureen is leaving Monday. One of her close cousins from Omagh passed away last week, we were trying to get over to see him befoe he died but did not make it. He was John (Jackie) Kearns from Omagh, he owned the Carlton Bakery and resturant in Omagh. He will be missed by us all. Anyone gonna be around in the next month I will try to contact you if I can

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Friday 04/07/2006 11:29:16am
Name: Jim Sullivan, Secretary, USNLAA
E-Mail: jvsullivan@ipass.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Springtime in Cary, NC
Comments: The following is an update on member Gene Van Kampen, RM, 7/52 to 12/54, 4/62 to 5/64, that I received from Joe Couch.

"Gene is still taking pain pills and doing therapy. He is doing his exercises and goes for walks using his walker. Gets around, but slowly. He goes to bed early (around 2030 Amarillo time). I know that he would appreciate any calls. His number is: 806-356-6118. He does have Internet. He said that he only checks it at night and does have problems trying to write. So be patient expecting any replies from him. For those that do not have his e-mail address it is: gvankampen@amaonline.com I will keep you advised about Van."

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Wednesday 04/05/2006 7:08:42pm
Name: Roy G Spencer
E-Mail: sionmills@aol.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Jackson, Tennessee
Comments: Howdy me ole friends, Getting ready for a trip back to Derry. Maureen and I are going over in May and staying until June 8, she will be going over first on 1 May and I will be coming over the next week. Had to delay my trip for work could not get off the entire time, she is going to be completely retired now I hope. If there is anyone going to be in the area please feel free to contact us, we will be staying with friend in Strabane think the local number is 2871 383117, don't know how you would dial it over there but that is the number, Maureen will be there on May 2 and I will be over the next week around the 12th if all goes well. Hope to hear from some of you. would love to meet up with some of you guys living over there for a night out or two...

Thursday 03/30/2006 1:44:54am
Name: Alfred %22BL%22 Whitehead
E-Mail: alfredwhitehead@comcast.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Rockwood, TN
Comments: Enjoyed the link in Marie Moul's message. Especially the sound bits. Spent a lot of time at the Embassy.

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Saturday 03/25/2006 10:11:26am
Name: G.F. Frank Smith
E-Mail: SCFI@aol.comHomepage Title:
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Location: Orlando, Fla.
Comments: With much sadness I forward a copy of an e-mail that I received from Marion Williams in regard to the passing away of one of our members of the Association: Mr. Clyde Barts.
"I am sending this to all persons that was on the recipients list of the last Email I recieved from Clyde Barts. I am sad to announce that Clyde passed away on March 1. He was found dead in his home of an apparent heart attack. Arrangements are incomplete at this time but Mike is trying to set it up where he will be buried at Arlington cemetery around the 24th of March. I do not know most of these recipients relationship to Clyde but I know I will miss him. Please remember his family in your thoughts and prayers.
His nephew,
Glenn Barts"

As his nephew stated, I think we will all miss Clyde. For those of us that knew Clyde, we shall miss a good friend and shipmate.

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Thursday 03/23/2006 10:02:20am
Name: Marie Moul
E-Mail: mmoul@gosps.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Maryland
Comments:
Remember when !!!
www.iangallagher.com/johnnyquigley.html

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Friday 03/17/2006 10:50:12am
Name: John Duddy
E-Mail: jduddy@telusplanet.netHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Calgary Alberta.
Comments: Happy St. Patrick's Day.
I see John Duddy won a big fight in New York.
I left Derry in 1975, before he was born. Best wishes to him.

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Saturday 03/11/2006 0:23:43am
Name: Jim Sullivan, Secretary USNLAA
E-Mail: jvsullivan@ipass.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Sunny and Warm Cary, North Carolina
Comments: Re: Julian With.

I had some time to kill this evening, so I did about 5 minutes worth of searching the internet. The only JULIAN F. WITH in the correct age group that I could come up with in the United States was living at one time in Albany, New York. I couldn't find any current information on him, so I checked the Social Security Death Index listing and found that a Julian F. With, born 14 May 1948, in NY, passed away 29 Dec 1989. I did find a listing for a Thomas With, age 49, in Albany, NY, phone: (518) 438-7486, who might be a relative and be able to provide confirmation on whether or not this is the same Julian you've been writing about. I also found a 36 year-old Julian F. With living in Florida (a son, perhaps), but the phone number was unlisted, and there was no mailing address listed either.

Monday 03/06/2006 2:44:32pm
Name: John %22Sean%22 O'Connor
E-Mail: himself@john-oconnor.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Friend
Location: Wake Forest, North Carolina
Comments: Hi Jean,

Any of us up on BenBradagh in the late sixties remember Julian With. He is/was a favorite character for sure, and I still remember some of the crazy lyrics he supplied to otherwise popular songs of the time. We stood our share of watches together, and the time really flew when he launched into some of his wilder stories. I always wondered what became of him as well as several other "mountain men" of the same era.

All the Best.

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Wednesday 03/01/2006 3:51:12pm
Name: Rick Cavazos
E-Mail: icavazosjr@rgv.rr.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: On The Banks of the Rio Grande, Tx
Comments: Jean...nice to hear of you. To answer your question.....Julian With and I were Section 3 of Transmitter site up at the mountain. He made the best coffee in the world ....he called it "Mother Withs' Heavenly dew.
We "did" climb the big m/w tower one New Years eve, trying to see fireworks at Clooney base. Nuff said. Sure wish I knew where he is...need to yak With him.

Ron Colman moved out of a sky flat on Williams Street which I moved into right before I got married to Bridget McCool. Chick Surko and wife, Frances who is Bridgets sister, lived on flat below. Got some far out memories of that wee flat. It did the job before we all moved into the base.

I do remember Foley's name but can't place the face to it.....anyway you stirred up some memories with your entry. Slan and all the best.

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Monday 02/27/2006 12:43:48am
Name: Jean (Kelly) Forbes
E-Mail:
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Friend
Location: Groton Massachusetts
Comments: Former husband Mike Foley was stationed in Derry 68. Does anyone remember Bob Pollock, Julian With or Ron Colman?

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Thursday 02/23/2006 11:37:04am
Name: Jim Sullivan, Secretary, USNLAA
E-Mail:
Homepage Title: Navcommsta Londonderry Alumni Associatio
Homepage URL: http://www.navcommsta-londonderry.freeservers.comReferred By: Search Engine
Location: Cary, NC
Comments: Member George Galligan (RM, 63-65, 75-77) has notified us of the passing of his Derry Bride, Myra O'Neill Galligan, on February 16, 2006. Here is George's message:

"For those of you that know or do not know Myra lost the battle to her cancer on 16 February 2006. She certainly was loved and thought well of. Her passing has left a tremendous void in our family's life. I can not begin to express the void in my heart and life. For those of you that are getting this news for the first time, I apologize for not getting to this painful email sooner. We (our family) tried to notify everyone asap. I just did not have it in me to do this. For those of you that were able to help our family celebrate her life faith wise and/or Irish wise we as a family will never forget the tributes she received. In closing we ask one thing more of you all and that is you continue to bless Myra with your prayers. Her journey to our Lord, I believe, was justly warranted. A little extra help from all of us will certainly be helpful. It has been our family's desire to share her blessings with all of you."

Messages of condolences may be sent to the Galligan family at: 11139 SW 53rd Circle, Ocala, FL 34476.

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Friday 02/17/2006 11:10:37am
Name: Len Kafer
E-Mail: pstaggl@yahoo.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: All over the world
Comments: The group of guys who were stationed in Derry in the late 1950's and early 1960's are holding another one of our "Mini-Reunions" this year (2006) in, as usual, Virginia Beach, Va. This will be our 3rd "Mini" reunion, and as always, we are inviting anyone who might want to join in the fun to attend, regardless of when you served in Derry. The dates are Wednesday, October 18, through Saturday, October 21, 2006. Our headquarter's hotel will be (as usual): The Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort, at 3900 Atlantic Ave, right on Virginia Beach. Again, this mini reunion is open to ALL, so if you'd like to see more on this reunion, please contact me or my wife Paula (the real organizer!) and we'll be glad to e-mail you further information. Kaf.

Saturday 02/11/2006 12:40:30am
Name: Roy Gene Spencer
E-Mail: sionmills@aol.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Jackson, TN.
Comments: If anyone is feeling sad and down and out, just go to Gordy's old reunion movies and pictures and have yourself a good old fasion cry. Then you will feel like a million dollars. I feel sad but feel great, have just went over and looked at those pics for a few minutes and it sure help me get ready for this day. I hope all is well with everyone and that 2007 will show us some good results, keep talking this up and lets have the biggest reunion yet. Some of us aint getting no younger and we need to get together again for some good times. I have missed the last reunion becuae of illness but short of being in the grave or can't move I wll be there in 2007, I may even be living over there if Maureen and I can get us a place, and if so some of you will have a place to stay with us. Don't know how big of a place we can get but we will do all we can for you. We want a retirement home over there so we can go and come as we please. Love from Maureen & Roy Gene

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Sunday 01/29/2006 12:36:52am
Name: Patricia %22Dorrity%22 Fout
E-Mail: royer1@coastalnet.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Maysville North Carolina
Comments: Just surfed in. Great site!

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Friday 01/27/2006 3:40:39pm
Name: Mike Mac Donagh
E-Mail: Mike_Mac_Donagh@msn.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: U. K.
Comments: Hi!
I have been looking at the Wade tour pictures and have noticed that the picture identified as Spencer Road, Londonderry, is incorrect. The picture is of Clooney Terrace. I know - Iwas born in one of the houses in the photograph.

Mike.

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Thursday 01/26/2006 4:31:21am
Name: Michael Clark
E-Mail: mikeaclark18@yahoo.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Friend
Location: Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Comments: I was on the base from 1971 - 1974. During that time there were two guys on base from 72 - 73. One guy was an RM3 Hoffman and the other was RM3 Stephen Fletcher from Michigan. I don't know where Hoffman is from. Both worked in the commcen in Section Two. It is mandatory that I find these two guys like yesterday. If anyone knows where they are located or has a phone number, email address, or anything that I can contact them immediately, please let me know. I definately appreciate any help you can give me. This is really urgent and time is running out.

Thanks again for your help.

Michael A. Clark

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Tuesday 01/24/2006 4:22:36pm
Name: Phil Fusilier
E-Mail: chief@sectionb.comHomepage Title: Paradise Point Beach House, SGI, FL
Homepage URL: http://www.vrbo.com/72307Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Tallahassee/St. George Island, FL
Comments: Good news here....my son-in-law, USA CAPT. Luke Rogers just returned (safe and sound) from 13 month tour in Iraq (8 mo.) and Qatar. Best of luck to those who still have family and friends in Iraq and Afghanistan. Our prayers are with all of you!

Thursday 01/19/2006 5:47:25pm
Name: Jim Sullivan, Secretary USNLAA
E-Mail: jvsullivan@ipass.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Warm and sunny Cary, North Carolina
Comments: Member Buddy Whitehead (RM, 63 to 64; 66 to 68) reports that fellow member Mike Musser (RM, 66 to 68) is currently quite ill and his outlook is not good. If you care to, you can send a card to Mike at HCR81 Box 9038, Cassville, MO 65625.

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Friday 01/13/2006 4:50:46pm
Name: John Whitlock
E-Mail: jwhit@mlc.lib.ms.usHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Jackson, Mississippi
Comments: Looking to find shipmates from my time (1970-1973) who might have worked in Section II in the Comm Center.

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Sunday 01/08/2006 6:29:43pm
Name: Stanley D Rogers Sr
E-Mail: roge5301@netzero.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Valdosta, Georgia
Comments: Great posting "Ippy". I just had 42 radiation treatments for prostate cancer and if if was not for Tricare Prime I would be in a world of hurt finacially. Also, if you are near a military base with medical facilities your can get whatever medicine you need free of charge.
Stan Rogers

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Sunday 01/08/2006 9:29:04am
Name: Art %22IPPY%22 Ippolito
E-Mail: ippy01@earthlink.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Ocala, FL, 34476
Comments: Some good stuff about TRICARE for those that are qualified for it follows:

Tricare Help: Resolve to spread news about Tricare
(A 'must read')

By James E. Hamby Jr.
Special to the Times
9 January 2006

I’ve seen many changes in CHAMPUS/Tricare in the past 25 years. And I have also seen some persistent problems that have defied remedy, despite the efforts of the Defense Department’s Office of Health Affairs. The problem that has troubled me most is not one of program management or program operation. Rather, it occurs at the other end — with the consumer, the Tricare beneficiary.

The problem concerns beneficiaries and potential beneficiaries who know little or nothing about Tricare, and have no idea who to contact for the information they need. Beyond those, the saddest situation is the potential beneficiary who is in great need of medical care but is totally ignorant about Tricare. He doesn’t consider asking because it doesn’t occur to him he might be eligible. This isn’t about laying blame.

It concerns those who, because of certain personal histories, life choices or circumstances that existed at crucial times in their lives, have lost touch with the military community. The beneficiary doesn’t know about Tricare or his eligibility because Tricare or Health Affairs has been unable to reach him.I still see that those who are most in need of information about Tricare are often the least likely to get it. Not only do they not know how to get the information, many do not even know of Tricare or are not aware they might be eligible.

Some retirees are still unaware of the 4-year-old Tricare for Life program. Some elderly retirees, especially those living far from other military retirees, may lack information of many kinds, including Tricare information that could be vital to their well-being. They’re unlikely to subscribe to service-related publications, and might not have access to computers.Others who were drafted, or who enlisted late in World War II or in the immediate period following that war, retired before CHAMPUS/Tricare was created.

They were not advised about CHAMPUS when they retired because it didn’t exist.Elderly widows, or the children of divorce and/or remarriage, are particularly disposed to being lost to the system.Word of mouth is the only way many of these folks can be reached. And word of mouth is amazingly effective, especially if we adopt an “everyone tell two” policy.Beneficiaries and potential beneficiaries need to be put in touch with an official source for Tricare information and help.

The Pass and ID Card Section at a military facility is the definitive place for eligibility help. But most counties have a Veterans Service Office, and all U.S. cities — and even many small towns — have military recruiting and reserve/National Guard components that should be able to provide some guidance for making initial contact.Health Affairs told me the best place to begin to establish one’s Tricare eligibility is DEERS.

The nationwide toll-free telephone number for the DEERS Support Office is (800) 538-9552.Please note that the DEERS office is not the place to ask about claims, nor is it the place to register for Tricare. It’s important to make that clear to those getting the office number; otherwise, the lines will be tied up with questions that cannot be answered.

James E. Hamby Jr. may be reached by writing to Tricare Help, Times News Service, 6883 Commercial Drive, Springfield, VA 22159; or by sending e-mail to tricarehelp@atpco.com.
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Friday 01/06/2006 12:27:27am
Name: Jim Sullivan
E-Mail: jvsullivan@ipass.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Warm and Sunny Cary, North Carolina
Comments: Latest news on Gene Van Kampen, sent to Joe Black from Gene's daughter Maggie:

Hey Joe,

He has been moved to a skilled nursing facility for rehab. His number is 806-242-0500. He is doing better I think, he is determined to work hard at his physical therapy in hopes of going home, although he eluded that it might not happen. I sincerely hope that he is able to. I'm sure he'd love to hear from you.

Maggie

Tuesday 01/03/2006 6:14:42pm
Name: Jim Sullivan
E-Mail: jvsullivan@ipass.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Cary, NC
Comments: Got the following information from member Joe Black. If you remember Gene Van Kampen, an RM who did two tours in Derry, 7/52 to 12/54, and 4/62 to 5/64, then you might be interested in the following from "Blackie": Gene Van Kampen is in the hospital in Amarillo and needs a boost. His phone number is 806-212-5616, and it is a direct number into his room. He is due to start on chemo and does not know how
long he will be in hospital.

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Tuesday 01/03/2006 12:18:34am
Name: Ron Kelley
E-Mail: kelleyrc@hotmail.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Panama, Republic of Panama
Comments: I have been checking the webpage for months with no updates. I sent an email to Sully, he didn't answer, so today I decided to check out the guest page. GLAD I did, learned a lot about what is happening with the website and about the upcoming reunion. My whole family is looking forward to 2007. My kindey stones have subsided for now and I hope to be in much better spirits than 2003. I hope everyone had a great Christmas and pray that the new year brings happiness and propserity to us all.
Ron Kelley 70-72

P.S. - I am back at the American Embassy in Panama as the Information Systems Officer (thanks to that good Navy training).

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Saturday 12/31/2005 4:25:06pm
Name: Stanley D Rogers (Stan)
E-Mail: roge5301@netzero.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Valdosta, Georgia
Comments: Just wanting to wish everyone a Happy New Year. Three more months before my son, Conor, returns from a year deployment in Afghanistan, Zabul Province with the 173rd Airborne Brigade out of Vicenza, Italy.

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Sunday 12/25/2005 11:27:29am
Name: Alfred %22B.L.%22 Whitehead
E-Mail: alfredwhitehead@comcast.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Rockwood, TN
Comments: Hannah and I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a terrific New Year.

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Friday 12/23/2005 6:41:50pm
Name: Tom Cerafice
E-Mail: tacera@optonline.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Englishtown New Jersey
Comments: Geri and I wish each and everyone of you a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year.

Tuesday 12/20/2005 10:18:10pm
Name: Al and Betty Hess
E-Mail: pehess93@earthlink.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Middleburg, Florida
Comments: We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year.

Al and Betty

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Monday 12/19/2005 8:42:33pm
Name: Richard&Kitty williams
E-Mail: richkitty043@aol.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location:
Comments: Merry Christmas!!God bless you all.Like Frank Smith said in his greeting pray for our wonderful men and women in the military.May our awesome God protect and keep them.

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Monday 12/19/2005 12:39:17am
Name: Jim Sullivan, Secretary, USNLAA
E-Mail: jvsullivan@ipass.netHomepage Title: NCS Londonderry Alumni Association
Homepage URL: http://www.navcommsta-londonderry.freeservers.comReferred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Beautiful Cary, NC
Comments: Greetings fellow members of the U.S. Navcommsta Londonderry Alumni Association.

We are currently experiencing difficulties with our e-mailing systems. Therefore, in the interest of keeping you uptodate with our 2007 Reunion plans, I am posting the following information here, and will e-mail it out once our e-mail problem has been resolved.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

On behalf of your Board of Directors, it is with great pleasure we announce the dates and location of our Year 2007 Reunion.

(1) Location: We are going back to Derry, the site of our hugely successful 2003 reunion.

(2) Dates: Monday, July 30th through Friday, August 3rd, 2007.

(3) Headquarters Hotel: The City Hotel, which did such a fine job for our 2003 reunion.

(4) Events: As with our 2003 reunion, we are planning the following events:

(A) An opening night "Members" reception.
(B) A mid-week "Grand Gala" reception.
(C) A closing night "Members" dinner dance.
(D) And currently in the planning stages: a Golf Tournament, a Bus Tour, a Cruise on the River Foyle, and a trip to the Ulster American Folk Park, depending upon member interest.

Early next year, after our e-mail problem has been resolved, all hands will receive an e-mail from me indicating our Internet website has been updated to include reunion registration forms, pricing of the events, hotel rooms, etc., event ticket requests; and other reunion related information.

In closing, we do hope you will be able to join us in 2007, as we travel back to "The Town That We Loved So Well."

With our best regards,
The President and Officers of your NCS Londonderry Alumni Association: G.F. Frank Smith, Mike Anderson, Ron Spadafora, Jim Sullivan, Dennis Kolodziej, and Ted Nevels.

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Sunday 12/18/2005 3:17:16pm
Name: Gordy Bauschka
E-Mail: digsco1@cox.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Friend
Location: P'cola Florida (Land of the hurricanes)
Comments:
My annual neutral holiday greetings:

Dear Friends,

I wanted to send out some sort of holiday greeting, but it is so difficult in today's world to know exactly what to say without offending someone. So I met with my attorney today and on her advice I want to say to all of you: Please accept with no obligation, implied or implicit, my best wishes for an environmentally conscious, socially responsible, low stress, nonaddictive, gender neutral celebration of the winter solstice holiday, practiced within the most enjoyable traditions of the religious persuasion of your choice or secular practices of your choice with respect for the religious/secular persuasions and/or traditions of others, or their choice not to practice religious or secular traditions at all.

I also wish you a fiscally successful, personally fulfilling, and medically uncomplicated recognition of the onset of the generally accepted calendar year 2006, but not without due respect for the calendars of choice of other cultures whose contributions to society have helped make America great (not to imply that America is necessarily greater than any other country nor the only "America" in the western hemisphere), and without regard to the race, creed, color, age, physical ability, religious faith, or sexual preference of the wishee.

By accepting this greeting, you are accepting these terms: This greeting is subject to clarification or withdrawal. It is freely transferable with no alteration to the original greeting. It implies no promise by the wisher to actually implement any of the wishes for her/himself or others, and is void where prohibited by law, and is revocable at the sole discretion of the wisher. This wish is warranted to perform as expected within the usual application of good tidings for a period of one year or until the issuance of a subsequent holiday greeting, whichever comes first, and warranty is limited to replacement of this wish or issuance of a new wish at the sole discretion of the wisher.

Happy Holidays! >sheesh< Merry Christmas

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Friday 12/16/2005 11:03:23am
Name: G.F. Frank Smith
E-Mail: SCFI44106@aol.com+Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Orlando, Fla.
Comments: With the holiday season upon us, to
many times with the many activites we
become involved in, we tend to forget
some of the true meanings of the very
holy Christmas season. We all have our
own definations of what these true
meanings of Christmas may be. Some of
these prioritys may be visiting your
house of worship and to pray to your
own God. It could be visiting and
donating food or money to those that are
less fortunate and are in need. It could
simply be visiting some infirmed person
ascross the street or across town. It
may only be the simple pleasure of you
spending a quiet evening at home with
your family or close friends.
What ever your holiday prioritys are,
I would ask you to please include the
following one to your list. I would ask
you to say a quiet prayer for all our
servicemen and women serving around the
world who do not have the privilige of
being with their family or loved ones
during this Christmas season.
If you are intending to travel to
visit family or friends, then we wish
you a safe journey. If you only intend
to spend the holidays at home and enjoy
the serene Christmas season, then both
Eva and myself would like to give you
an Irish Christmas greeting.

Nollaig Shona Agus Blain ur Faoi Mhaise
Siochain an Linbh Iosa i gCrof Gach Duine

For those that do not know Galic, the
above greeting is:

Happy Christmas and a Joyous New Year
Peace of the child Jesus be in everyone's heart.

MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR

G.F. Frank and Eva Smith

Friday 12/16/2005 6:09:48am
Name: Don Decker
E-Mail: dde3679515@aol.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia
Comments: My ole buddy Rick Cavazos told me to check this site out. As I am having one of my sleepless nights thought I'd check it out.

Great to read the names and inputs of so many people I remember from my 'Derry tours (68-69, 75-77).

I don't remember the photo of the Sid Arnold Hoedowners being taken, but I do remember going to the old chapel next to the commissary to learn how to stomp our feet and parade in a circle! We had a lot of fun with Sid and that group. Also noticed I had hair with color in those days!

Sad to hear the news of the loss of so many of those I knew at 'Derry and Thurso.

Gordy, I stole your Christmas Greeting message from last year! Need to use it for some of my cards this year. You continue to amaze me with the things you come up with!

Anyone have knowledge of the whereabouts of John and Fiona Orban? Last I knew they moved to Tain, Scotland after John retired around 1980 from Thurso. If you have address, phone number or other contact info sure would appreciate an email. You can also call me on my cell if you like at: 540-207-5571.

Merry Christmas to all! May God richly bless you and yours in a special way.

//Don

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Monday 12/12/2005 6:53:41pm
Name: Carl Campbell jnr
E-Mail: carl2007@hotmail.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: DERRY
Comments: Just to let you all know that it was the occasion of my father's(Carl Campbell) 1st anniversary last week (Dec 1), so all you guys who may have known him from serving bar in the chief's club or the soccer/softball teams, might like to give him a wee thought or prayer..

regards Carl jnr

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Thursday 12/01/2005 3:10:50pm
Name: Phil Fusilier
E-Mail: chiefsectionb@comcast.netHomepage Title: Paradise Point Beach House
Homepage URL: http://www.vrbo.com/72307Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Tallahassee/St. George Island, FL
Comments: Re: VA Medical Co-payments.
Going from $7 to $8 in Jan 06 is STILL a lot better than my HMO - Capital Health Plan (which is rated the best in the U.S.). My co-pay for a 30 day supply of Niaspan there is $20.00 per month.

FYI...I give discounts of 20% (Except on Specials) to any NCS Londonderry Alum who want to rent our Beach House. Go to Homepage URL fo info on it. Email me for reservations. It's sunny and warm here!!

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Wednesday 11/30/2005 2:21:03pm
Name: Art %22IPPY%22 Ippolito
E-Mail: ippy01@earthlink.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Web Ring
Location: Ocala. Fl;orida
Comments: Just wanted to put more info out on this Medicare "D" stuff. Be careful on what you sign or sign up to. Like Other articles I passed on said, most of us """""DON'T NEED THIS"". NUFF SAID

/IPPY

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Sunday 11/27/2005 9:28:16pm
Name: Thomas (TOM) Cerafice
E-Mail: tacera@optonline.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Manalapan New Jersey
Comments: Us young guys wish you old timers would talk about you medicines and aliments, and drug plans on your own time. Cute ain't I. Happy Holidays
Tom

Wednesday 11/23/2005 1:52:17pm
Name: G.F. Frank Smith
E-Mail: SCFI44106@aol.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Orlando, FL.
Comments: As this Thanksgiving Holiday season is upon us, I would like on behalf of my wife Eva and myself to wish all of the members of the Alumni Association a very Happy Thanksgiving. If you are traveling this holiday with your family,we would wish you a safe journey. If you are enjoying this holiday with your family and friends, then we ask that you please take a few moments to give thanks for our troops overseas and around the world and ask your God to look over them and protect them.
Again have a Happy Thanksgiving and may the good Lord look after and bless you and yours this holiday season.

G.F. Frank & Eva Smith

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Wednesday 11/23/2005 11:11:39am
Name: J. %22Blackie%22 Black
E-Mail: jgainesblack@msn.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Derry
Comments: Visiting Derry for the first time since '64. I can't believe all of the changes. Staying at my son's house. Phone: 71861920

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Saturday 11/19/2005 0:58:53am
Name: Bruce Worth
E-Mail: bwbw@tcaexpress.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Hartley, IA
Comments: Hey Chief

Whats a co-pay........Sorry, I was just being a smart a$$ there. I'm
priority group 1, so I've never had to monkey with it. I just call my order in every couple of months and a couple weeks later 10 or so bottles of pills show up in the mail. Good to see you're still around.

Take care,

Bruce

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Saturday 11/05/2005 4:44:34pm
Name: Chuck Brozek
E-Mail: jcbrozek@comcast.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location:
Comments: New email address

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Sunday 10/23/2005 11:36:00am
Name: Ray %22Frenchie%22 Desrosiers
E-Mail: nbuv@verizon.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Weatherly Pa.
Comments: note the e-mail address change

Frenchie

Friday 10/21/2005 6:26:17am
Name: arthur IPPY Ippolito
E-Mail: ippy01@earthlink.netHomepage Title: 2006 COLA
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Ocala, Florida
Comments: Since this affects many of us, thought it would be informational to you about this COLA stuff. 4.1???? PARTY TIME !!!!

Luv Ya's.........../Ippy
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Military Retirement - 2006 COLAs for Retired Pay

Each year your military retirement pay is adjusted to meet the increased cost of living. This Cost of Living Adjustment varies from year to year based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

The COLA for 2006 will be 4.1 percent for retired pay, SBP annuities, Social Security, and veterans disability compensation effective December 1, 2005 and will be seen in the January 15, 2006 paycheck.

Retirees who first became a member of a Uniformed Service before September 8, 1980 and retired after January 1, 2005 will receive a 3.4 COLA.

Retirees who first became a member of a Uniformed Service on or after September 8, 1980, will receive a COLA according to the effective date of their retirement as follows:

Retirement Effective: Percent Increase 10 U.S.C. Authority
Before January 1, 2005 4.1 percent 1401a(b)(2)
January 1 - March 31, 2005 3.4 percent 1401a(d)
April 1 - June 30, 2005 2.8 percent 1401a(d)
July 1 - September 30, 2005 1.4 percent 1401a(d)
October 1 - December 31, 2005 0.0 percent 1401a(d)

Military Retirement - 2006 COLAs for Retired Pay

Each year your military retirement pay is adjusted to meet the increased cost of living. This Cost of Living Adjustment varies from year to year based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

Retirees who first became a member of a Uniformed Service before September 8, 1980 and retired after January 1, 2005 will receive a 3.4 COLA.

Retirees who first became a member of a Uniformed Service on or after September 8, 1980, will receive a COLA according to the effective date of their retirement as follows:

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Thursday 10/20/2005 7:23:52am
Name: Arthur %22IPPY%22 Ippolito
E-Mail: ippy01@earthlink.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Ocala, Fl
Comments: Some info troops.........

Military retirees, SBP annuitants, Social Security and veterans disability compensation recipients will see a 4.1 percent Cost of Living Adjustment for 2006. This COLA, the largest since 1991, will go into effect on December 1, 2005 and will be seen in the January 15, 2006 paycheck. Recent retirees may see a smaller COLA according to their effective date of retirement.

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Wednesday 10/19/2005 11:46:20am
Name: Michael Hills
E-Mail: miko37@hotmail.co.ukHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Formerly Derry
Comments: I went to Waterside Boys School in the 1970's and the big Sesame Street bus (in USN grey - gray?) was a regular sight leaving off and collecting the boys from the "Yank base" every day.

The reason I post here is as a result of a guilty memory. It concerns a little African American boy called Tony who joined our school sometime in the mid 70's, he'd be a couple of years younger than me, I'm 38 now, but Lord that little fella got tortured by us boys. We would all gather round him in the playground and rub his little head shrieking in delight. I well remember him standing there in abject misery, stoicly taking this and looking at us with his big eyes in absolute incomprehension at what the hell we were all doing!

There was a popular dj on BBC radio at that time called Tony Blackburn and of course we insisted in calling him that. As I recall he might not have stayed long at our school. Anyway having discovered this site whilst looking for something else can I do a little bit to redress this wrong, I beg forgiveness from Tony and his family and if anyone here can place who I am talking about I would appreciate it if they would forward it on.

We were just stupid, ignorant Irish kids Tony who knew no better. I am heartily sorry for the misery we must have inflicted upon you and I hope you can forgive us.

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Saturday 10/01/2005 10:27:47pm
Name: Jerry Keenan
E-Mail: secureops@optonline.netHomepage Title:
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Location: Central Islip, NY
Comments: Just wanted to let any of you guys out in California know that I'll be giving a seminar in Palm Springs 9-11 November (don't have the exact day as yet) and if any of you are in the area and want to get together while I'm there for a couple of brews, just let me know. I never thought to post something like this for the seminar I gave in Las Vegas last week (old age, ya know ;-)). I'm sure some of you live or were in the area at that time. That was interesting - those of you who heard about it, that wacko that drove his car into 15 people at rush hour and killed two of them; happened right outside my hotel. I was at the MGM Grand & it happened right outside. Oh well.

I've got several more seminars coming up in the new year so when the company sponsoring me gives me the details I'll post them. right now plans are in the works for NYC, and several cities in CA, TX, LA, FL, IL and NJ. But nothing's set.

Cheers All!

Jerry K

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Saturday 09/17/2005 7:43:55am
Name: Robert Englund
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Location: Roanoke VA
Comments: I was stationed at Communications Unit Eight - Bremerhaven Germany (NGB) when in April of 1957 the station was shut down and the base was given back to the Germans. Some of the RM'S from NGB were transfered to Londonderry. I would like to hear from them.

Sunday 09/11/2005 3:35:41pm
Name: Eileen
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Location: Derry City.N.I.
Comments:
Great site.

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Saturday 09/03/2005 10:00:51pm
Name: Ed Knoll
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Comments: Stil looking for 1956/1958 personnel. Like Steve Lisowski? Or maybe Jim Wegner?
Thanks

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Wednesday 08/17/2005 7:33:58pm
Name: Jerry Keenan
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Location: Central Islip, New York
Comments: Jim Harris,

I just had to comment on your post to the guestbook - because it's just too de ja vu. :-)

You said you had your wedding reception at the old City Hotel in 1968. I married my first wife, Eileen Murray, in 1966 and we had our reception in the same City Hotel! Of course, romantic city that it is, I met my 2nd wife in Derry as well. Except, although she's Irish - she's actually Irish-Amercian from Brooklyn, NY. She used to work for me - court-martial offense these days, but a more understanding Navy back then.

Of course, it wasn't long after you had your reception that the IRA's "Urban Renewal" scheme leveled it. :-)

Cheers!

Jerry Keenan

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Wednesday 08/17/2005 7:25:11pm
Name: Jerry Keenan
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Location: Central Islip, New York
Comments: I only check the site every couple of weeks, but I was shocked as hell when I saw the post by Sully that Helen Ennis died. Jake and I were good friends in Derry - I was there 3 times, but two of those tours included Jakes' two tours. The first time we met, I was married to a local Derry girl, Eileen Murray, and it was my 2nd tour. We, and Jake and Helen, were living in the old RAF housing out at Eglinton. The four of us used to get together every 1 or 2 weeks and just party and enjoy ourselves - listening to music and what not. That was around '69/70. I think the one thing I still remember about Helen is that she reminded me of David Bowie - no, nothing like that; her eyes were two different colors. Made her kind of attractive - no wonder Jake fell for her. And she was from Scotland. I believe Jake was stationed there once, but I'm not sure if I'm correct in assuming it was either Holy Loch or Thurso - though I'm pretty sure it was Thurso.

Anyway, Jake, it was great seeing you again in VA Bch in 01. And please accept our condolences on Helen's passing. Even though you were divorced, I know you still cared. So, as an old friend, my prayers are with you, and her.

Take care, old friend.

Jerry Keenan

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Sunday 08/14/2005 9:19:58am
Name: Jim Sullivan, Secretary USNLAA
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Comments: It is with sadness I report the passing of Alumni Association member James N. Lowder (MS, 42 to 45) in March of 2005, at age 82.

Sunday 08/14/2005 1:30:29am
Name: James (Jim) Harris
E-Mail: jimharris@pomeroy-wa.comHomepage Title:
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Location: Washington State
Comments: Just got back from a trip to Derry in June for my wife Connie's niece's wedding. The wedding reception was at the new City Hotel; ironically, our wedding reception was at the old City Hotel in 1968. I seem to remember being best man at a couple of weddings in derry with receptions at the same hotel. Derry sure is a beautiful city now with many great restaurants and pubs. We took long walks this time on the new trails and down by what used to be called the key; now my niece calls the walkway by the river (the fat path). Looks like the younger crowd is trying to get into healthy living; sure is a change from 40 years ago.

It's great to see that so many of us keep coming back to enjoy Derry, even the one's that didn't marry Derry brides.

Best Regards,
Jim

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Friday 08/12/2005 12:11:35am
Name: Jim Sullivan, Secretary USNLAA
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Comments: Helen Ennis, wife of Alumni Association Member John 'Jake' Ennis, passed away at home in Virginia Beach, VA, on August 6th. Jake was stationed in Derry twice, from 1969 to 1971, and again from 1975 to 1977. Messages of condolences may be sent to Jake at 4484 Smokey Lake Drive, Virgina Beach, VA 23320.

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Monday 08/08/2005 12:05:04am
Name: Jim Sullivan, Alumni Assoc. Secretary
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Comments: It is with sadness I report the passing of Alumni Association member Keven Land (RM, 7/57 to 9/60), in his sleep on August 8, 2005. Messages of condolences may be sent to his wife, Deirdre, at 8601 N. M33 Hwy, Cheboygan, MI 49721.

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Monday 08/01/2005 11:59:29am
Name: Marie Moul
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Location: Waldorf Maryland
Comments: I will be in Derry on Aug 21st thru Sept 4th. Margaret McDermott will be there, so will Margart McLaughlin. Anyone going home give us a call at 01144287128667. we can meet up and have a laugh.
Marie, Margaret & Margaret.

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Sunday 07/31/2005 10:42:29am
Name: Roy G Spencer
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Location: Jackson, TN
Comments: Maureen and I are going over to Derry in November, from 3 to 21, going over to visit family and friends, anyone who is gonna be in the area at that time give us a growl and we will get together. We try to go at least once a year but our ages is catching up with us as all our ages are, so sometimes we can't get up the stuff to go with and the Doctors keep us home He He HE
We booked this time and we going so give us a growl 731-424-3923

Friday 07/29/2005 11:40:21am
Name: Thom Yea
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Location: Buffalo, NY
Comments: While looking in the Taps listing. I came across Michael McNulty. We were both Storekeepers together 67/69. Does anyone have any details of his death?

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Thursday 07/28/2005 3:12:16pm
Name: Jim Henderson
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Location: Houston
Comments: Veronica and just got back from Derry. We had a great time showing three of our grandkids around Derry. We rented a great house on London Street, right down town. It was 4 bedrooms and 3 and half baths. Had a washer and dryer and dish washer all you had to do is bring in the food.

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Sunday 07/24/2005 6:27:27am
Name: Ron Spadafora
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Comments: Mike Anderson and I will be in Derry from July 29th through August 15th. Staying a DiVinci Hotel. Any of our shipmates or spouses that are in town give us a call. Take care.

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Wednesday 07/20/2005 3:49:44pm
Name: Bruce Worth
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Location: Hartley, Iowa
Comments: Folks, just a quick heads up for those of you that appreciate the sweet science. Friday evening, July 22nd on
ESPN2 they will have Friday night
boxing. Appearing on this program will
be John Duddy, of Derry City. Do your-
selfs a favor and tune in to see one of
the better up and coming young fighters. Dynamite left hook. Our John
Duddy, who was at the base through the 60's is not sure who this young lad is,
but I'm betting he is a relative. If
you like good boxing you must tune in.

Take care all.

Bruce

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Thursday 07/14/2005 12:34:50am
Name: Rick Cavazos
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Location: On the Banks of the Rio Grande
Comments: Great input by Jack Malone.... I want to express myself that way about Derry....but can't quite come up with those illustrious words that our state representative or senator or something like that, from Conneticut...has obviously learned well from his buddys "Bill" C. and Teddy K. He referred to a "Rock Critter", which for you that did not serve in the I.O., is the designation for us that were in Diego Garcia (Diego-no-Gracias) in 73-76. Special group of guys....kinda, sorta the same thoughts and stuff as for Derry.....except in a different world, or universe even. Hmmmmmm.
The "best" of these men transferred on to Derry on the words of adventure from us that had served. Thus we became International Rock Critters and "Brothers of the ROCK". A few were Jack, myself, Len Joslyn, Stevie Mertz, Dane Judd etc. Wish I could tell you some of the tales, but I may get ex-communicated or lose friends even.

Thanks Jack, for your super input and looking forward to getting those pictures. Slan, Rick

Thursday 07/14/2005 9:29:49am
Name: Jack Malone
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Location: Norwich, Connecticut
Comments: It has been two years since the 03 reunion and my feelings for Derry have not changed one bit. It is still very enjoyable looking at the pictures and reading the posts. I am heading back to Ireland in August and staying in Derry for one night as we make our way around the country. I'm staying in the Derry Tower Hotel again which is just the neatest thing to see the city centre so robust and alive. When I left Derry in 1977 it had nothing to show but the scars of a troubling time. When I arrived in Derry in 03' my heart was lifted to see it such a vibrant city built up literally from the ashes. I will make a report to the members on my take of Derry as I find it this August. I will be back for the reunion in 07. Although I go to Florida often during the year my duties in Connecticut kept me from attending the festivities there this May. Sounds like it was an excellent time. A note to the Rio Grande Ridge Runner Rock Critter, I do have a good picture or two of Chic Surko (with Len Joslyn) and I intend to get them to you. Certain delicate circumstances make them not in my possession right now but they are safe and I will get them to you.

Jack Malone RMSN/RM3 1976-1977

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Friday 07/08/2005 9:43:30pm
Name: Israel Cavazos
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Location: McAllen, Tx, gods country south
Comments: Hey folks ...things have gotten a little slow here since that last reunion. Perk up! Life is good. Well almost all the time.
Just an item of interest....this city of McAllen...which originally was just another dusty Texas cowtown on the borders to Mexico. Plenty of bandidos and gunfighters. Santa Ana had a fort right across the border during those times. Soooo, I think it was a bit of a hot spot then and probably now.
Anyway this blip on the map has grown to 150,000 persons....and during the winter we get an additional 300,000 winter Texas from the northern states and Canada. Quite a show.
Anyway my point is this.....the McAllen person that came to this land and settled was originally from Derry. The history tells of a Derry man that came to this area that had major ties to Mexico. His name was John McAllen. He married a widowed mexican woman who had one son.....and substantial property on both sides of the border and livestock to boot. The woman died young and had willed half of her holdings to her son and half to her husband. The husband got the better deal because it was not long before oil was struck on his half of the property on the Texas side of the border. Consequently he became the most prominent person in the area and many schools and monuments and ranches that his heirs acquired are in his name.
For those of you that know families in Derry..... I believe that the more current decendents of John McAllen are the Quigs....remember Harry Quig the taxi driver and his son Ramon Quig. Harry was always my ride to the airport when we had to leave and Ramon was one of the good guys that hung out at Mailies Blue Bell Bar. (where else).Those Quigs. Ramon if I got any of this wrong, forgive me....I'll compensate when I see you.

Change of subject... I forgot to mention that at the Orlando reunion I additionally saw Mike Sansone (mid sixties group)his wife was called Sam. Had a decent chat and enjoyed his company. Mike and Sam were like the resident "gurus" at the base during those times. Really upbeat and fun. Saw old Chief Wiley who was never in Derry....but was a great friend of Barney Westphal and I served with them at Bainbridge. This man was not right then and he's now quite right now. Has a birth mark on his right calf, which he proudly displays and claims that he has "Soul" in him and thats his proof. Just take it from there. He really entertained our table for the night he was with us. Well....all the best.
Slan....Rick

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Monday 07/04/2005 7:28:50am
Name: G.F. Frank Smith
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Location: Orlando, Fl.
Comments: I would like to take this time to wish
all of the members of the Alumni Association and their familes a very
Happy Fourth of July. We are 229 years
old and growing.As you partake of your
planned activities this 4th of July,
take a few mins time out for a wee moment of prayer especially for all
our troops overseas and around the
world who are helping keep us a free
country. If you are driving on the
highways, please be extremely carefull
as we all want you around for the next
birthday bash and we especially want to
see your smiling face at the reunion
in Derry in 2007. Again, HAPPY 4TH OF
JULY.

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Monday 06/20/2005 12:30:49am
Name: Roy Gene Spencer
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Location: Jackson, TN.
Comments: I am nearing retirement age, as are most of the people I was station with in Derry. Maureen and I try to get back over to Derry, Sionmills, Strabane, Lifford area every year for pass few years. We are considering buying us a small house over there so we can split up our time in US and there, if there is anyone In Derry or surrounding area that can help us find something reasonable.. As the prices I have been seeing on the search areas are far more than us old retireees can afford. We should have got us a House there 30 years ago, when prices where down so that we could afford them. We would even considering sharing a house with others who have this idea. We can prearrange our visits. we are thinking of coming over this year in Late Sept or Oct for our annual visit, will be there appx 3 weeks. Any contacts appreciated..

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Monday 06/13/2005 10:12:10am
Name: Jim Henderson
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Location: Houston
Comments: Veronica and I will be in Derry from
7/14 until 7/24. Would like to meet any alumni who may be visiting Derry at the same time.

Saturday 06/11/2005 11:45:50am
Name: John B Davis
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Location: Ocala FL
Comments: Just to let you all know that my wife, Elizabeth (Lily) Davis, nee Gamble passed away the 29th of May after a long battle with colon cancer. She will be remembered fondly by all that knew her. My family and I would like the thank all that had her in your prayers and ensure that we appreciate all the notes of condolences. Thanks to all. John

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Sunday 06/05/2005 4:00:46pm
Name: Jacki Proctor
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Location: Germany
Comments: I have been enjoying the photos on your site. We visited Derry last week in search of The NAVCOMMSTA housing area where my husband was born in 1964, son of radioman Bruce Proctor. Does anyone have photos of this area?
Thanks for sharing!

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Friday 06/03/2005 1:15:29am
Name: Russ Forrest
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Location: Arizona
Comments: Never been to any reunions. was stationed in Londonderry 1/70 to 8/71. worked at the transmitter site in Dungiven. I was the one that married Tom Trainor's daughter. Had a daughter of our own and she is still in Londonderry. Ran around with Mitch Mashburn and Charlie (Paco) Reed. and a few others. contact me about either one thanks.

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Monday 05/30/2005 2:14:38pm
Name: G.F. Frank Smith
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Location: Orlando, Fl.
Comments: I would like for us all to take the time
to remember our veterans of all the U.S.
Military services on this very special
day of the year. Too many times during
the years our military family is over-
looked and only called upon in times of
world strife. As you all know, liberty
and freedom are two very special rights
we all enjoy. They did not come easy.
They came at the expense of the lives of many of this countrys servicemen. So
let us all take a few moments and say a
silent prayer for all of those that have
paid the supreme price and those that
are still serving this great country of
ours. Let us also remember those that
have served our country, be it a few
years or a long military career. Proudly
display your American Flag on this day
and remdember what the price was for the
privilige to do so.
God Bless you all.

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Monday 05/30/2005 12:14:32am
Name: Jim Sullivan
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Location: Cary, NC
Comments: It is with deep sorrow that I send on the sad news of the passing of Derry Bride, Elizabeth 'Lily' Gamble, wife of John Davis, RM, 63-67, 68-70. Please remember Lily, John, and their family in your prayers.
Sully.

Sunday 05/29/2005 10:05:18pm
Name: Art %22%22IPPY%22%22 Ippolito
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Location: Ocala, Florida
Comments: My watch on Eastern Standard Daylight Savings Time (ESDT), tells me that in about a half hour or so it will officially be Memorial Day 2005. But the clock doesn't really matter; cause I just wanted to let you all know, you wonderful guys with their ladies, and the loved ones who have been called to their final duty station in the sky, what an honor it is for me to write these words of ""Thanks"" for letting me be part of the gang whom I will never forget in this life, and in the life hereafter should there be one. We could all write books about him, her, this, that, the other thing; but all this makes me remember a saying that we used to sign our High School books with upon graduation. ""It's a chance that makes brothers, but hearts that make friends"".......and you folks certainly have mine. Have a wonderful Memorial Day 2005 and remember those who've gone on before us......they'll always be with us too !!!! God Bless... ///Ipp

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Sunday 05/22/2005 2:04:44pm
Name: G. Frank Smith
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Location: Orlando, Fla
Comments: I would like to thank all of the members that attended the reunion in Orlando, Fl. This was the first time that we were graced with the presence of two of our past Commanding Officers, Capt. Ward and Capt. Lynch. We all hope to see more of them as our future reunions.
I had the occasion to talk to some of the hotel staff on Sun and Mon when I was there to close out some business and received some very high praises from the staff in reference to the reunion. They really enjoyed us and stated that we are a "fun group". Some of the management staff I talked with told me that if we ever decide to come to Orlando again for a reunion to be sure and give them a lot of consideration to come to the Holiday Inn again. They were very apologetic of some of the inconviences but ensured me that in the future everything would be up to par at the hotel. I had some queries from the senior management concerning the medical emerg that we had but I assured them that the individual was very well and I thanked them for their help in that matter.
I had a very interesting conversation with a vice-pres of a Co. that was there for a convention at the time we were. He mentioned that he had noticed that we were a military group. I explained to him that we were a Navy family and that we had served in Londonderry, N.I. from 1942 to 1977. I gave him a brief rundown on the history of the NavCommSta and explained that we had members that had
served there from 1941 when it became a USNOB till 1977 when as a NavCommSta, it was decommissioned. I explained that one of our attendees was the man who pulled down the flag and locked the base up in 1977.
Not being a military man himself, he could not fathom the reasons for the close relationships that we have kept so dear over the years. I took the time to explain to him that we all endured the same hardships of being away from our families during overseas cruises, the difficulty of moving family every two or three years all over the world and all the other hardships that a Navy man has to endure during his time in the Navy. I told him that even though you might serve with a person one time does not mean you never see them again. Over the
years you will run across them again at another duty station somewhere and that many of us keep in contact with each other all the time. I also explained that the big reason for our close knit relationship is that many of the sailors married young ladiers from Londonderry and other parts of Ireland and that we still maintain a close relationship with the people of Londonderry. I also informed him that we still consider the people of Londonderry part of our family and always will.
When we terminated our conservation, I think that this gentleman had a whole new perspective on the Navyman and the military as a whole contrary to what has been published in recent months in the various media concerning the US Military and their conduct overseas in foreign countries. I would like to wish you all the best for the year and hope again to see you all in Derry in 2007.
SLAN

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Saturday 05/21/2005 2:50:24pm
Name: Roger & Theresa Weimer
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Location: Fremont, Indiana
Comments: Theresa and I had a great time at the Orlando reunion. We thank the Committee for a job well done. Was great to see Pete Pryor (our best man) and his daughter Dawn after 40 years. Also Bruce and Annette Kelsey, Rich & Kitty Willians and of course Sully. Rick, I have changed, "I have less hair."
Thanks to you all.

Roger and Theresa Weimer

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Monday 05/16/2005 10:11:24pm
Name: Rick Cavazos
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Location: McAllen, Tx.
Comments: Hey Ippolito....."Forget About It" (his favorite saying). Well I finally made one of these Alumni Reunions....I finally put eyeballs on some really cool dudes after 30 years. "El Barney Westphal" is still a rascal and a riot....it was great to be around him again. We go back a long way.....he and ol' John Fout used to let me tag along with them (mascot)when I was a minnow....70-73 at Bainbridge...they were my SeaDaddys. Saw some of my team-mates from the 75-77 Navy soccer team. John "the Sleeper" Reigle and Gary "the Tooter" Whitehurst (and wife Marie). I dare not even begin to tell you stories of events (on and off the field) while we were on our two championship Soccer tours of the UK....they are classified (members eyes only) and the special bond that resulted among us and our other players. Brilliant!! Mike Harlan (and wife Rosita) was with us throughout....he and I worked in Control together in 75-77. He is doing great and bought a new motorcycle helment on our trip to Flea-World. Dennis K-Ski was there as well and I enjoyed his conversations and perspectives. The above mentioned personnel were among the ones that finally closed the ol' base in 77. Saw Chuck Brozek and Rich Stacey from my 66-70 tour. Man could these guys throw some darts and also saw Roger Weimer (hasn't changed a bit) from back then. Saw Joe (Thiggy) Thigpen...66-67...of the old Crypto room (old commsta group).
Pre-60s group:
Saw Ed Glasgow (and wife) of the pre-sixtys group whom I met as one of my Navy Recruiting instructors (Zone Supvr course) at Orlando in 79. Always was an impressive guy. And I can't leave out Art Ippy "Forget About It" who was one of the honchos (mafia I think) at Radioman "A" school Staff while I was instructing there 70-73. Hey, the ol' Skipper was there.....Capt Ward....still very cool, calm and collected. Betty Dixon ( FOUR skippers secretary) was there with her husband and son (apparently the son carried them to the golf title)...she still looks great. Finally met Sully Sullivan.....lots of chutzpa...good kid.
There was a young guy there that had been in Derry in 1941, still sprite and folksy, and other members that covered most of the eras in the span of the Commsta. Great conversations, obvious cammaraderie. Don't... "Forget About It".
I must also pay a special tribute to all the ladies that attended, most of them Derry brides a few not. They sang great songs, exhibited exceptional spirit and kept the whole thing going when the guys kinda sagged out. You were great. Thank You.
Rick

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Monday 05/16/2005 3:18:50pm
Name: Art %22IPPY%22 Ippolito
E-Mail: ippy01@earthlink.netHomepage Title: Navcommsta-Londonderry
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Location: Ocala, Fl
Comments: Well, what can I,(we), say?.....Mike, Dennis, Ron, Frank, John, and even Ted in his absence, have once again provided us with another great reunion. The "hello's"...."how ya' doin'???"..and..what's the "K-pasa mon??" were great! However, as usual, the looming "goodbye" always takes it's toll. Especially for us young guys at 39 years of age. For those that were there, I really salute you for coming and bearing the costs, trips, perhaps hardships, "doing without", etc. For those that were not there, believe me, you were missed, and each and everyone of you were in our conversations. Some of those being great, and some, well....not so great (hehehehe). But it was just wonderful seeing you all again and how many of the men had disgusting full heads of hair!!!! Yeah Thigpen, I know you're there !!!! Anyway, we have nothing planned for '06, BUT!!!!!... that doesn't mean we're dead or in hibernation for one year. This is a great time to reflect on the association; where we are; and where we want to be, go and HOW we're going to get there. The various committees must stay in close contact with each other and the flow of traffic in the way of ideas and thoughts, MUST BE a two way street. We have no desire, nor need for one-way streets. Speaking of committees, I'd like any thoughts about the scholarship program to come to me at ippy01@earthlink.net. Please DO NOT think your idea or input is of no value. It is. Believe me it is, because it concerns young lives, and the sponsorship this association is willing to bear. I'd like to throw in one other thought while I'm up here in the pulpit, and that's aimed at our wonderful women mates of the association. Listen my fair ladies: This is YOUR REUNION TOO !!!!!. If you, as a group, or individually, have ideas on how to improve our operations; our offerings; our direction; our future, our reunions, what we can do to ensure both men and women are thought about at these reunions, our "anything", please make that/those thoughts known. No one, believe me, is going to laugh. Nothing as idiotic as that will happen. Rather you'll be applauded for at least saying what's on your mind and giving the board members some info and thoughts on which to build and/or revamp the way we think and operate. Well, Ippy has written a page and a half and I thank you folks that have taken the time to read all this. It was absolutely beautiful to see you all again, and hard to say goodbye. Please keep in good health, and please, in your thoughts and/or prayers, remember our mates and their loved ones who have gone to their final duty station with the Supreme Commander.

Captain Ward and Mrs Pat, it was wonderful again to see you the way we saw you years ago. Vibrant and full of life. God bless you.

God bless and stay in touch !!

Your ""IPPY""

Monday 05/16/2005 11:43:23am
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Comments: thanks again to the reunion committe for a great time in Orlando,looking forward to Derry, in 07. God bless you all in His love rich&kitty williams

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Monday 05/16/2005 11:43:21am
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Comments: thanks again to the reunion committe for a great time in Orlando,looking forward to Derry, in 07. God bless you all in His love rich&kitty williams

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Sunday 05/15/2005 10:48:46pm
Name: Dennis K.
E-Mail: ford427@peoplepc.comHomepage Title: 2005 Reunion - Orlando
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Comments: A big Bravo Zulu to Frank, Ron, and Mike for all their hard work. Looking forward to 2007 in Derry. Rosemary & Dennis

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Friday 05/13/2005 12:29:05am
Name: Jim Henderson
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Location: Houston
Comments: Anyone heard from Norm Vater, Harry Hitchcock, or Dave Bailey. 66-67

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Thursday 05/12/2005 8:01:02pm
Name: ron hoch
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Location: canal fulton,ohio
Comments: has anyone heard anything of jack mcdermmot? he was from upstate New York the last i heard from him. been several years and nothing since. he was in derry in 71-72 while i was there.

Monday 04/11/2005 8:08:40am
Name: Thom Yea
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Location: Buffalo, NY
Comments: Just came across this site. It was great to read of some of the forgotten names from the past (68-69). And sorry to hear of the few who passed away.

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Monday 04/04/2005 2:12:54pm
Name: Stanley %22Stan%22 Rogers
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Location: Valdosta, Georgia
Comments: Hello,
My son, Conor Rogers, who was raised in Derry from the age of 9, is in the 173rd Airborne Brigade, Charlie Co., 2nd/503 and is in Afghanistan as of yesterday, 4/3/05, for a year. Anyone so inclined please say a wee one for hime and his mates to come home safely and in one piece. Thanks, Stan

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Friday 04/01/2005 5:03:24pm
Name: Bruce Worth
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Location: Hartley, Iowa
Comments: I had the misfortune of having a minor kiddney infection the other week, which left me in the recliner in pain at about 2 AM. This really turned out to be good fortune, as I flipped through the channels, ESPN had some boxing on, which had been taped St. Paddy's day in Conn. One of the fights happened to have a young lad (23 yrs)
from Derry City. Light middleweight I believe. His name is John Duddy. I'm getting pretty slowq in my old age, butI put two and two together and deduced he must be some relation to our John Duddy, now of B.C. How about it John, a nephew or what? Hell of a good looking fighter by the way. Big left hook among others. Took his opponent out in the first round. This kid is going to be a champion some day soon. How about it John, who is this kid?

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Friday 04/01/2005 3:00:49pm
Name: Wayne 'STRETCH' Rousseau
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Location: New Braunfels, TX
Comments: hello shipmates, STRETCH here. I will be in New York city between 8 april and 12 april. If any of you remember me and are in that area, drop me an e-line.

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Thursday 03/31/2005 8:20:43pm
Name: Rick Cavazos
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Location: McAllen, Tx
Comments: Missed an item that may be of interest....the old Clooney Navcommsta base does not house the British army anymore. Apparently it was released by MOD to the educational sector. They are moving and/or expanding colleges and training schools in and developing an educational area/compound that will provide more extensive opportunities and serve more people. St. Collumns, Magee and others will be involved. Sounds like a plan. Soooo...the next time you are in Derry, you may just walk right into that old base and check it out. Slan

Sunday 03/27/2005 11:40:09pm
Name: Rick Cavazos
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Location: McAllen, Tx.
Comments: Section Two of winter trip to Derry:
My old friend Don Decker asked; didn't you at least go to Buncrana or Port Rush....I remarked:
We don't go to Derry to do the tourist thing...we go home to get into the routine that our families and friends are in their everyday lives. We do the people thing. Works out great for us. Already saw all the rocks, statues and churches in the world....no need to do it again.
Made two new friends while we were in Derry.....Liam and Carl Campbell Jr....yes our Carl's kids...all grown up and with family. We had a little get-to-gether and chat at Huey Mailes Blue Bell Pub. Really nice young men...I think many of us probably saw them at the base many years ago when they were small kids at base functions...but if I had I would not have recognized them. Really enjoyed meeting them...and you couldn't mistake them...they look like the old man.
As I tripped back to the flat from Mailies one Saturday night...I decided to stop at "The Rocker" (Rocking Chair)for a soda....and met up with Don and Kathleen Brotherton. They appeared to be in good health...Kathleen looked really great. Had a decent chat with them. Kathleen's Mom used to make these great scones that Don was good enough to take to the mid watches...butter included. Nice.
Hung around with Matt Doherty alot of the time...had some great laughs....and sipped multiple pints. Took the wifes (Ann & Bridget) out for a dinner at the new hotels. Very nice...tough on the wallets. Went to the Derry City vs Linfield football match. A historic event...the last time Linfield was here was like 35 years ago during the troubles..things did not turn out well that day. Making progress. Matt and Ann's son, young Matt, is a grown young man, married to a luvly girl, got an education and has a great job at the Radisson Hotels in Ireland.
Was up in Rosemount several times with those big bohys from our Base soccer team, Tony "mad dog" Harkin and wife Sadie and Thomas "the wajim" Kearney and wife Margo. All well. Camped out at the Village and talked much trash in-between the sips. Matt was up with us and things really got bad. At Old School Lane I visited with our own Eugene "the machine" Bradley and family. Doing well. The machine has turned into a golfing machine...tournaments and all....getting pretty good at it.
All "The Bohys" had gotten together with John Reigle and Brian Dunn during the reunion of 03 and said they had really enjoyed seeing John and wee Brian....stayed up all night and missed worked a couple of days. Sounded like a super get-to-gether.
Saw Mr. Martin "Speedy" Carlin (Danny's son)at his place of work as Supervisor of the Waterside Recreation and Leisure Center for the City of Derry. While there he took me to the break room for coffee and there was Elaine (used to work at the exchange...young girl, short brown hair...remember). Had a great conversation with these two. Brought up many names of military and civilians who worked at the base.
Could not go to Derry without visiting my old friend Willie Canning and his luvly wife Anna. Willie has been under the weather a bit (heart) but is hanging tough. Of course I got the best cup of tea in the County there, as I always do and great little sandwiches and scones....only like you can get in a Derry home. During our '92 reunion in Derry...Bridget and I took some pictures with Willie and Anna. Whoever sees the pictures back home always asks if they are my father/mother inlaw. Sooo, I have adopted them as such....or did they adopt me.
Heard our Jimmy Alcorn moved to Derry...house along the river somewhere. Did not get to see him.
Clem Kunda is still in Derry...I didn't get to see him, but he lives near Willie Canning and they see each other. Clem and Teresa doing well.
Met T.J. Tiernan at Tracy's Pub many days. (I would go shop for the dinner and then pop in) You may have heard of a tragedy in his family. He is doing well and hanging in there. B.J. told Zak Taylor what I said and told me what Zak said.....but Zak and I never saw each other. I'll get him one of these years. Zak and June doing well according to the intermediary.
Saw an old friend of our's, Patty McDermott, working at the gas works, invited me for a pint at Mailies (where else)after work. Met her boss and co-workers....then a sister I had never met, then another, and another. I always thought it was Patty, Monica and Alice....well there are eight of them....wow! Just shows how much I know...or think I know.
For those of you that may remember Chick Surko and Frances Surko....I am married to her sister. They settled in Derry after retirement. They had three beautiful girls (Noreen, Tracy and Nicola)Noreen has two beautiful daughters (Mandy and Carrie) and Tracy a son (Blaine), my Man. United buddy. Nicola will marry in October 05.....and Bridget and I plan on being there.
Last item: and most important.....the NI/british government is conducting an investigation into the mysterious cancer related deaths at the Dupont plant near Derry. Seems someone finally got them to look into this. Don't know about you....but I have lost two very very good friends of mine, that I looked up to (Navy retired)that worked at the plant in the past. I'm sure there are significant other instances and really hope they find out what the heck is going wrong.
Happy Easter
Slan

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Sunday 03/27/2005 2:20:25pm
Name: rich& kitty williams
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Comments: God bless you all have a blessed Easter In His Love rich &kitty williams

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Thursday 03/24/2005 8:25:58pm
Name: John Duddy
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Location: Calgary Alberta Canada.
Comments: Hello to all readers of the Yankee Camp site. I think the assosiation should use Pay-Pal and we could pay our membership dues by credit card. I am willing to pay for the next two years if I can use this method. I will not go to the reunion in Florida since I am expecting visitors from England; I would get ready to go to another reunion in Derry two years later. I attended in 03 with my three sons; Mike expects to be a dad in June 05. His photograph is on the back page of the Modulator in 1970 when he was a few weeks old. I have good memories of the Yankee Camp as a civilian 1959 to 1971, Eisenhower to Nixon days. I wish you all the very best from Canada.

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Tuesday 03/22/2005 3:07:43pm
Name: Frank Carey
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Location: londonderry
Comments: Excellent web-page, I grew up in Londondery, where I still live. The American personnel both men and women were well liked in the city.I was present on the evening when the 'Stars And Stripes' were lowered for the last time.

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Sunday 03/20/2005 8:09:36pm
Name: Wayne Rousseau
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Location: New Braunfels, TX
Comments: Greetings, I'm STRETCH. I was in derry from july 71 till oct 74. I haven't looked at this guestbook in a couple of years so I'm playing catch up now. I attended the reunion in 03 and had a great time. my mission this time is to as if anyone knows anything about a shipmate named Danny O'Neill. We were friends during our stay in Derry and I would like to locate him again. He was from Bronx NY. Thanks stretch

Sunday 03/20/2005 7:23:01pm
Name: Bruce Worth
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Location: Hartley, Iowa
Comments: While looking through the membership list this evening, I happened to count
how many have paid dues. I only came up
with 42 paid. Folks, we should be able to do better than this.Enough said.
Hope all have a great time in Orlando,
unfortunately I won't be able to attend. Sully, you and the rest of the crew from 64-65 have a pint for me.
Hopefully, I'll be able to make the next one, where "I'm buying." TA.

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Thursday 03/17/2005 11:36:29pm
Name: Rick Cavazos
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Location: McAllen, Tx.
Comments: Expect all of us had a decent St. Patricks day. FYI...Derry had its first ever St. Pat's parade today. I got out of town yesterday or I would probably have to spend another week...what with all the activities and such. The parade sounded like a great plan and there were preps for months in advance. Check out the Derry Journal link for the results.
NEway Bridget and I had a great 33 day visit. The weather varied from -9c to 5c (the wind-chill index increased it to colder than this) for most of the time there and it rained, hailed and snowed almost daily with times varying from 15 minutes and above. Luvly stuff! The day we flew in to Belfast City Airport...the wind was blowing in gusts up to 75...75 miles per hour. (It had been gusting up to 100 MPH the previous two days) The pilot did a great job of getting the plane down....however when all the tossing and diving (major shakeups) were going on, many of the passengers were wondering aloud if the guy knew how to fly or if he was drunk. He landed the plane on one wheel...then it bounced to the other side and finally bounced around on all three. Only when we got off (you have to walk to the terminal) did we find out what the problem really was....there were people and belongings being blown down and away on the tarmac.
Well as you well know....this is good weather....and will not stop or slow down ops within the populace and we just got right into it. Out everyday ...rigged for existing conditions...and did the same things we always do.
As a gentleman at Tracys Pub remarked...."Ricky, we"re not under six feet of snow, like New York...enjoy yourself". Sounded right to me!!
I hope you won't mind much if I continue this "visit flash" tomorrow.
Slan

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Thursday 03/17/2005 5:12:24pm
Name: Jim 'Sully' Sullivan
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Location: Cary, North Carolina
Comments: A very Happy St. Paddy's Day to all! We've got some nice Irish weather here in the normally sunny south today - it's wet and chilly. Perfect weather for a pint of Guinness Irish Stout. I'm looking forward to seeing all who will be attending our May Derry reunion in Orlando.
All the best!

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Friday 03/11/2005 10:47:24pm
Name: Joe Kill
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Location: Summerville, South Carolina
Comments: My son, John, who was born in Londonderry sent me a link to Rick Cavazos' pictures of the '67 soccer team. Does anyone miss the reviewing stand?

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Friday 02/25/2005 7:24:00pm
Name: denny mcmahon
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Comments: Reference Chuck Brozak's pictures, the ET to the left of Rick Manney, is Gene Viglione. The reason why I know Gene is because the Day I got to Derry and went to the EM Club he was setting at the Bar, which surprised me, seeing how he is from my home town. Small World.

Friday 02/25/2005 5:44:18pm
Name: Denny McMahon
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Location: Ridgway, Pa.
Comments: Stationed at Derry from fall of 1966
to spring of 1968, had a great time
played a little flag football, drank a few Guinness, still do, Nice to see some of us are still kicking. Had Joe
Waters and Wayne Andrews as my cube mates when I first arrive, Great examples for a young Sailor. For some reason Wayne gave me the Nick name Bear, stuck with me the entire time.
Had alot of great times with Bob Bolesic going Pike Fishing, and hunting anything with feathers. Still trying to put all the names together of my friends that took me out for my 22nd birthday, Ken Craddock,Tom Bashaw
Jim Jordan, Joe Burlandi, Great bunch of guys, they wouldn't let me buy a drink, went thru about 10 beers, they started slowing down, figured it was my turn to buy, went up to the bar keep, ordered six more beers. he asked me "do you still want a shot of Vodka
in the one beer".Why not.. Does anyone remember being on Duty on 6-8-67 ?? God Bless the Crew of USS Liberty. Take Care, nice job on this site.
Bear McMahon

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Monday 02/07/2005 4:34:23am
Name: Jim Whitman
E-Mail: dr.whitman@gmail.comHomepage Title: Brookdale College
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Location: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Comments: Surfing for Derry history information and stumbled across blast from the past. I was a CYN at NAVCOMSTA in 1968. Great memories...cold too, that's why I stay on the equator.

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Thursday 02/03/2005 12:46:17am
Name: Jay Greider
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Location: New York City
Comments: I was stationed there from 71-73.

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Thursday 02/03/2005 0:39:49am
Name: Ray Crossman RM
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Location: Haverhill, MA
Comments: Found this site looking for a NAVCOMMSTA Londonderry baseball hat...brought back a lot of memories from 1957-59...saw the names of at least 10 shipmates that I either worked with, played softball, played bingo at EM club, etc...it is now 1:30 AM...

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Wednesday 02/02/2005 12:46:23am
Name: Rick Cavazos
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Location: McAllen Texas..gods favorite little acre
Comments:
Well I'm finally back on the air or the cable, whichever. First order of business is to comment on my friend Carl Campbell...who recently passed away. Here are some of the things I remember from my two tours: Carl was definitely "one of the good guys". He was working at the barracks when I arrived from 'Nam-66....he was also known to work at the galley off and on.. mid-rats and such.... and pulled a short tour cooking for the "mountain men" of Benbradagh/Dungiven...where I was serving part of my tour. He could cook anything and make it taste good....but breakfast always took precedence on the mountain....and he took care of us well. That was when he was a bit younger...he later moved on to the Chiefs Club and other associated work...he really did a good job for them there. You really had to have a huge "trust factor" for those old dudes to let you in their circle....and Carl fit the bill. Carl was also an outstanding and well known football-soccer player in the Derry area......he was part of our Navy team of the 1966, 1967, 68, 69 era. Carl along with John Duddy and Bosco Harkin made sure that the rest of us (yanks) didn't get beat up too badly. Well the base closed and many of us lost contact. On my visits back to Derry Carl would spot me and sneak up on me.....usually at the Bull Park soccer grounds where I would go two or three times a week to watch matches and once or twice at the Brandywell grounds. I lost track of him the last three or four years and a friend of mine, Thomas Kearney from Rosemount told me he had passed. Hate to see the good guys go...but we'll all get our turn at that. My condolences to his family.

Well, I'm wearing out my welcome here...just letting you know that my wife and I will be in Derry Feb 12-Mar 16th. If anyone is there give me a shout....I'm usually at the Blue Bell Pub (Mailies Bar) on Lecky Road. Cheers and good luck to all. Rick

Saturday 01/29/2005 3:38:38pm
Name: Donna Proveaux
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Comments: Arpil 1976 to Febuary 1977

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Sunday 01/16/2005 8:00:07am
Name: Thomas Pacileo
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Location: Jacksonville Florida
Comments: Previously announced the untimely Death of Paul Kearney (52 Years of Age), Husband of Margaret (Derry Bride) passed away Jan 3 2005, succomed to a Heart Failure. Previous entry on this subject submitted Jan 7th, but was not in guest book, so I am resubmitting.
Submitted 1/15/05

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Monday 01/10/2005 7:53:48am
Name: JAMES HOUSDEN
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Location: norfolk va
Comments: does anyone know where DUG LAND IS.
WAS ASSIGNED ATCU IN 1967.

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Friday 01/07/2005 2:57:02pm
Name: Joe %22Blackie%22 Black
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Location: Texas
Comments: Wow, I inquired about Scamp and got
bookoo hits! Evidently, Scamp went to the states with "Boats" Conners.
Good deal.
thanks to all who answered.
Blackie

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Thursday 12/30/2004 6:14:26pm
Name: carl campbell jr
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Location: derry
Comments: just to let anyone know who remembers my father carl campbell bartender at the chiefs club, that he passed away on dec 1 2004, i would like to hear from anyone who remembers him.. regards, carl campbell jr

Tuesday 12/28/2004 4:11:15pm
Name: Tom & Geri Cerafice
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Location: Englishtown New Jersey
Comments: We send to each and everyone of this group and their families our wishes for healthy and happy New Year.. With all the drinking I did in Derry, I never thought I'd make it this far. So have a Happy and Healthy...

The Cerafice Family (motor mouth)

God Bless our Troops

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Saturday 12/25/2004 1:48:49pm
Name: Blackie
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Location: Madison County Texas
Comments: Does anybody know what happened to Scamp? If I have to explain, you don't know.

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Friday 12/24/2004 9:27:35am
Name: Stanley D. Rogers, Sr.
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Location: Hahira, Georgia, USA
Comments: Gordy and everyone of my shipmates that served at Navcommsta Derry. I am not that politically correct. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and please pray for the safety and completion of the mission of all military in Irag and Afghanistan (my son will be in Afghanistan sometime after February 2005 for a years tour). Stan Rogers

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Thursday 12/23/2004 9:36:48pm
Name: rich and kitty williams
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Comments: We wish each and everyone of you a blessed Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year.May God bless our men and women serving around the world.We hope to see you all in May.

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Thursday 12/23/2004 9:42:23am
Name: G.F. Frank Smith
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Location: Orlando, Florida
Comments: It is that time of the year again. Where
does the time seem to go. It seems like
just yersterday that we were all 39 Yrs.
old!!!
I would like at this time to wish all
of the members of the Alumni Association
and their familys a very Merry Christmas
and a very Happy New Year.
In keeping with the feelings of the
season, I would like to ask all of you
in your own way to say a wee prayer
for our troops in the middle east and
all around the world. We can all still
remember the times that we were away
from home during the Christmas season
due to deployments and such.
So from myself and my wife Eva, we wish you and yours a
"Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year"
and hope to see you all in Orlando in
May of 2005 at the reunion.

Tuesday 12/21/2004 3:18:58pm
Name: JAMES ROY HOUSDEN
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Location: NORFOLK VA
Comments: DOES THIS WORK.
BROWN FOX JUMP OVER DA FENCE.
THE RM COULD NOT OUT DRINK THE ET
MERRY XMAS ALL
GYM(JIM)

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Monday 12/20/2004 1:30:19pm
Name: housden james r
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Location: norfolk va
Comments: ETN3 TO ET1 APRIL 67 TO AUG 69. MARRIED ISABEL J MOORE, 15 LONGTOWER ST, DERRY.
WE ARE STILL AROUND. MY 67 BLUE VW FASTBACK LONG GONE.

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Sunday 12/19/2004 6:18:31pm
Name: Gordy Bauschka
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Location: Pensacola FL - Home of Hurricane Ivan
Comments: A little Tongue & Cheek Holiday Greetings:

Dear Friends,

I also wish you a fiscally successful, personally fulfilling, and medically uncomplicated recognition of the onset of the generally accepted calendar year 2005, but not without due respect for the calendars of choice of other cultures whose contributions to society have helped make America great (not to imply that America is necessarily greater than any other country nor the only "America" in the western hemisphere), and without regard to the race, creed, color, age, physical ability, religious faith, or sexual preference of the wishee.

Happy Holidays! >sheesh

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Monday 12/13/2004 3:04:00pm
Name: Gregg Richter
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Location: Annapolis, MD
Comments: Hi Everybody,
What a great site this is. It is so nice seeing so many names from the past. I was in Derry in the early 70's and had a wonderful time. Have not been back since but seeing this site has got me thinking of a return.
Hope all is well and hope to hear from anyone that might remember me!

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Monday 12/06/2004 11:51:17am
Name: Jerry Keenan
E-Mail: secureops@optonline.netHomepage Title:
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Comments: Please Read the following message, and if you have any 8mm or 16mm film from your tour(s) in Derry, please contact me. Many Thanks!

From: Breda Connell, North West Film Archive.

I am writing to you in the hope that you will be able to help me with some research that I am doing for a film archive of counties Derry and Donegal. The North West Film Archive, a project which is funded by the Cross-border Consortium of the European Peace 2 Programme through Co-operation Ireland, is a joint venture with The Museum Services of Derry City Council, Donegal County Council, The Nerve Centre, Derry and the Letterkenny Arts Centre.

The archive will be a representation of life in the two counties over the last one hundred years. When it is complete it will be available for public use at the Nerve Centre, the Letterkenny Arts Centre and at libraries throughout the two counties. It is envisaged that this moving image archive will be a useful educational tool across various subject areas including history, cultural studies, citizenship & conflict resolution. I am working as an archivist on the North West Film Archive and I am trying to trace any film which may exist relating to the U.S. Naval Communication Station and those Naval Officers who were stationed in Derry from 1942 through to 1977. What I am particularly looking for is any material on 8mm or 16mm film (or any other format) which Naval Officers (sailors) may have shot themselves during their time in Derry. Would it be possible for you to make a request for this material through your Alumni Association web site?

If any such material does exist and if the owners were willing to include it in the archive, we would copy the film and then return it to the owner. We would also send them a digital copy of their footage, thus preserving the material for them for the future. Any of this material that we use for the North West Film Archive will be credited to the original owner.

I would like to stress that the archive will be used as an educational tool only and will not be used for any commercial purposes. The Nerve Centre is a not-for-profit multi-media organization whose main focus is on youth culture in Derry. The Nerve Centre currently has over 100,000 people benefiting from its work across it's various events, programmes and projects. 40,000 people attend music concerts at the centre, a further 15,000 attend film events, 10,000 are engaged in a proactive educational programme which includes a cultural diversity programme, 120 music lessons a week and 600 practice sessions for up and coming bands per year. Over 150 people take part in Nerve Centre training courses per year.

To take a look at some of the work that is ongoing at The Nerve Centre take a look at the web site: http://www.nerve-centre.org.uk/

For more information about the archive contact Terry Coyle (Technical Manager) or Breda Connell (Archivist) on 028 7126 0562 NW Film Archive Project Office, The Nerve Centre, 7 - 8 Magazine St., Derry, N. Ireland, BT48 6HJ

The North West Film Archive at the Nerve Centre would like to thank you for your co-operation in making this worthwhile project possible.

Best regards
Breda Connell

Thursday 11/25/2004 11:14:41am
Name: Joe Franzen
E-Mail: chrgr1joe@aol.comHomepage Title: Navcomsta Morocco
Homepage URL: http://www.angelfire.com/nj3/navcomstamorocco/Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Bayville, NJ
Comments: Hi,

I am looking for Bill Bash or Balank who was at Sidi Yahia from 1960-1963. If anyone has any info or knew him please contact me. Thanks

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Tuesday 11/23/2004 9:46:36am
Name: Ronald N. Curry
E-Mail: curry@otenet.grHomepage Title:
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Location: Paradise-Amarousion, Greece
Comments: CE1 in Derry 1965-66
First child (Sean) born Oct 66 @ Altnegeven Hosp.

Just got off the phone with Capt. Casey Zane. He told me about the ASSN. and I just thought I'd drop in.

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Tuesday 11/16/2004 11:58:06am
Name: Charlie Typhair
E-Mail: chazman@tds.netHomepage Title:
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Location: Edwards, New York
Comments: Just wanted to tell everyone who attended the VB shing dig that it was great to see everyone again, Thanks to Len and everyone else who made it a great 3 days. And thanks to Gene for the great day we had at his place, That was very nice. Again great to see everyone again

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Wednesday 11/10/2004 9:34:40pm
Name: %22CHUCK%22%22CHARLIE%22 HORTON (RADIOMAN)
E-Mail: CSpanola@webtv.netHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: EAST TEXAS
Comments:
GOD.....CAN'T BELIEVE HOW GOOD IT FEELS
TO BE ABLE TO COMM WITH THE GREATEST
BUNCH OF GUYS I'VE MET.

HAVE HAD THE GOOD LUCK TO TALK (VIA EMAIL) TO SEVERAL OF THEM. I WORKED:
C.W. BCST, SECURE RELAY, TTY REPAIR AND
FAC CONTROL WHILE WAS IN DERRY.

ANY OF MY OLE BUDDIES OUT THERE .....
DROP ME A COUPLE LINES......

C U L OM

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Wednesday 11/10/2004 2:53:57pm
Name: Thomas Pacileo
E-Mail: usnav59@aol.comHomepage Title:
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Location: Jacksonville Florida
Comments: Lets pay our dues!!!! Even some "Officers" are non dues paying?????? The association needs our support. Mini-reunion in Va. beach was great. c u all in Orlando.

Saturday 11/06/2004 9:05:09pm
Name: Lindsay Foulke
E-Mail: lnze01@sbcglobal.netHomepage Title:
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Location: St. Louis, MO
Comments: Daughter of Gary Foulke who served from '69 to '71, met and married Sylvia Black in '71.

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Tuesday 11/02/2004 6:02:37pm
Name: Eileen (McCay)KYLE
E-Mail: mygrangma1@netzero.netHomepage Title:
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Location: San Diego, CA
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Monday 11/01/2004 8:39:22pm
Name: Ray Snow RMC Retired
E-Mail: raysno2@msn.comHomepage Title:
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Location: Snug Harbor North Carolina
Comments: Just discovered the Londonderry site and think it is the greatest

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Sunday 10/31/2004 9:01:27am
Name: Clarence Thigpen
E-Mail: cthigpen@costalnet.comHomepage Title:
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Location: Deep Run, NC
Comments: Thanks to all those who worked so hard putting the reunion together last month. It was great seeing all the ones who were there during my tour, and also meeting the ones before me. I never met another group like you guys during my 20-year career. It is always great seeing each of you.

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Saturday 10/30/2004 6:58:17pm
Name: Helen Roedenbeck
E-Mail: irishl@cox.netHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Newport News, Va.
Comments: Hello all, Helen Curran from Creggan Heights, Derry. I was married to Jim Carlstrom - now divorced. If you know me, please email. I'd love to hear from you. Thanks, Helen

Tuesday 10/26/2004 6:45:04am
Name: Arthur %22IPPY%22 Ippolito
E-Mail: ippy01@earthlink.netHomepage Title: Thanks to Gene Graeff's
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Location: Ocala, Florida
Comments: Spoke earlier about our mini reunion this month, Oct 2004, but was remiss in thanking Gene Graeff and his wonderful bride for their picnic while we were all in VaBch. The cost and preperations were only outdone by his and her love for their fellow mates and believe me, we ALL say thanks to both of them. It couldn't have been better....(Well, maybe the wx a bit....) But you two were just fantastic. THANK YOU FROM ALL OF US !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"IPPY"

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Monday 10/25/2004 9:32:19pm
Name: Tom Cerafice
E-Mail: tacera@optonline.netHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Web Ring
Location: Manalapan/Englishtown NJ (either one ok)
Comments: The reunion in VA Beach was great...I enjoyed myself beyond words and booze. It was great being 21 again even if for only a few days, and each and everyone of you was also young in my youthful mind. Thanks and BZ to all who put it together..I have about 150 pictures I took of the event, they are all blurry..only kidding..gonna make a disk and youse can get a copy.. send me name and address.. mine is tom Cerafice 383 Oak knoll Drive Manalapan NJ 07726.....or yeah IPPY IS CRAZY!!!!!!!
c u in may in Orland

Tom and Geri
PS She wants to0 thank all of you for making her feel like one of us. thkx again.
Tom

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Monday 10/25/2004 4:42:24pm
Name: Art %22IPPY%22 Ippolito
E-Mail: ippy01@earthlink.netHomepage Title:
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Location: Ocala, Fl
Comments: Mini reunion 10/2004: Watta beauty!!!! So many to thank and I'd like to try; however not in any sequential order of importance. First off, I'd like to thank everyone who took the time, money, patience, and new airport security levels, to attend the mini reunion at VaBch, Oct of this year. But when I think of folks like Don and Norene Kring coming from the state of Washington to be with us; plus Byron and Frankie coming down from New Hampshire, plus ALL you folks coming from places other than VaBch, makes me think you are truly heros. However we cannot overlook Len and Paula; Barney and Margret; Spats; Smitty and the rest of the gang who worked their tails off to make this such a success. And you can measure this success by the way folks just didn't wanna leave the Hospitality Rooom; although Barney would call it "Da Booze Locker". The reason is easy; folks like me and many others didn't want the night, the reunion, the "being together again" to end; and there's nothing wrong with that. Plus there are so many others to identify; such as Capt. Ward for making his way down to his "flock" which were....""at that time>>> (ahem)...so young...that he continuosly kept bailing us out of trouble; Barney who'll never get over dribbling a lousy golf ball from home plate to second base while he watched Packard's golf ball sail 300 yards; Ms Ruby Walls throwing a wrench at me for being just me...sweet, innocent, etc..Thigpen for that rotten, ugly, full head of hair he has; Kafer and Paula for trying to keep the reunion at some level of "intelligence" (wrong move), Liz Davis for looking like the ""vision"" she was, and still is from her days in Derry where she drove us all nuts!!!!, and to end this, for our dearest friend, for whom I will say a Novena that a cure is found to make him stop thinking he's a teletype machine that lost battery and continues to speak in some God un-forsaken language that only he knows; my friend and yours; Tom Cerifice. May God have mercy on his wife who has to put up with this Brooklyn immigrant whom by the way, is illegally in this country and is part of the Sicilian Taliban !!!!! We's luv ya brother.
AND FINALLY.......my name ain't Epilepsy !!!!! Ya hea ?????

God Bless ya all... I truly love each and every one of you......(well the females anyway)......./Ippy

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Monday 10/18/2004 6:27:44pm
Name: Sarah Gregory
E-Mail: sgregory@sbcinc.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Friend
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Comments: Hi, I just spent the weekend in Las Vegas with my sister's Margaret and Annie and they told me about your website. I too was a Derry bride along with most of my sisters...We are the Mc Laughlin's from Creggan. Margaret, Rosie, Tina, Eugenia, Kathleen, and myself, Annie married a man from Scotland. I was called Nancy while growing up as a nickname and I was the first in our family to marry an american. My cousin and best friend while we were growing up also married an american. Her name is Ann Kivelehan and she married Ken Mushitz. It was great to see the photo's of her and Ken at the reunion in Derry.
I married Ray Gilstrap ET, he was stationed at Navcommsta in 65/67 and 68/70. It would be great to hear from some of the Derry girls..Anyone close to Phoenix, Arizona???

Your site is great!!

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Friday 10/08/2004 11:15:13pm
Name: Roisin Nixon
E-Mail: rmarienixon@earthlink.netHomepage Title:
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Location: North Carolina
Comments: Hello - I am seeking a radioman named Randy who was stationed in Derry from approx. 71-74. He was very quiet, hung out at the club, wore glasses, fairly pale, slender build, and knew Mike Quinn and Zak Taylor. I am seeking his surname. Thank you very much for your help.

Sunday 09/26/2004 11:04:29am
Name: W. J. Stevenson
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Comments: Hi, I just wished to inform you that George Allison, the chief cook in the Clooney base passed away on Tuesday, his family were present at the time.

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Friday 09/03/2004 8:39:42pm
Name: RM1(SW) Michael Larsen USN-RET
E-Mail: myknjanl@msn.comHomepage Title: Radioman
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Issaquah, Washington
Comments: I was stationed in Derry 1969-1971.
Worked as watch supvr both at Dungiven, and the commcenter. Worked for LT. Butrovich at Dungiven, and LCDR. Koneval at the Commcenter. Went to COMIBERLANT NATO, Lisbon, Portugal from there. Derry was the best duty station in my naval career. Cheers!

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Friday 08/20/2004 5:06:56pm
Name: Janet Newland
E-Mail: tuxedo808@earthlink.netHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Indianapolis
Comments: I am looking for any one who might have served with father, Charles Stoops at NOB from April of 1942 to August of 1944. Please contact me if you know of Charles or know someone who might have served at the same time. Thank you.

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Thursday 08/19/2004 3:45:03pm
Name: Gloria (Limon) Woods
E-Mail: lorilwoods25@wmconnect.comHomepage Title: lorilwoods25
Homepage URL: http://wmconnect.comReferred By: Friend
Location: Carrollton, Georgia.
Comments: I was married to Jesse Limon IC and we were on the base '70 - 72.My daughter Linda married Tom Ward RM and packed the EM Club. I will answer anyone who wants to get in touch. Wonderful memories of Derry.I would like to know if anyone can help me find Al & Dinah Britnell. I was in touch with the Halvorson's, by mail, before PC's ,but find their E-mail has changed from what you have it. We left on the same flight as Duncan.You have his name on your list.We spent a lot of time with the locals as well as going to the EM Club. John Dye was my son inlaw for a few years.He married my daughter Joan. He passed away a few yrs ago at age 48.I could have stayed in Derry forever, if I had my "druthers." Anyone remember Jerry the cab driver? He told me he didn't think Idaho potato's were very good. Then I found that he was eating the "instant" kind. We stayed at Quigley's Hotel for 2 mos.and got to know them all.I could go on and on, but you will be hearing from me again.I really hope someone will remember me and get in touch. You are a great bunch of people. Love ya all Lori woods.

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Wednesday 08/18/2004 1:03:43pm
Name: JOEY & RITA ELAINA
E-Mail: irisheyes2106@hotmail.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Australia
Comments:

Saturday 08/14/2004 8:22:17am
Name: Joan Limon
E-Mail: Joan_girl_2004@yahoo.comHomepage Title: charter
Homepage URL: http:/charter.netReferred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Carrollton,Ga.
Comments: I was stationed there with my family from 69-71.My stepfather is jesse Limon,it was good to see old faces!!!!

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Wednesday 08/04/2004 6:37:41pm
Name: Gordy Bauschka
E-Mail: digsco1@cox.netHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Friend
Location: Pensacola FL
Comments: It’s hard to believe that’s it been a year since the great reunion was held in Derry. It was a privilege and an honor to attend and see a lot of old shipmates, and civilians who worked on the base. I’m not sure, but if things went on schedule, the Clooney base is gone. The base was to be turned over by the Brits to the locals this past spring. I haven’t heard if it was or not, but surely it’s and end of an era.

I have posted several photos and a couple of movies of the reunion at the following sites.
http://members.cox.net/derrynst/ - Photos of the reunion parties and tour of the base.
http://members.cox.net/digsco/album1 - Group photos taken at the Magazine St. Gate
http://members.cox.net/a-derrygirl/ - A short movie tour of the base.

I will be removing these sites by the end of August, so if you haven’t checked them out, please do so soon. And be sure to sign the Guestbook.

Gordy

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Wednesday 07/28/2004 7:48:04pm
Name: Jim %22Sully%22 Sullivan (RM, 64-65)
E-Mail: jvsullivan@ipass.netHomepage Title:
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Location:
Comments: October 2004 Derry ”Mini” Reunion, Virginia Beach, Virginia

The group of guys from the “late 50’s-early 60’s” era in Derry are hosting another of their “Mini” Reunions.

As always, they graciously invite Alumni from other era’s to join in the fun. Though I served in Derry a few years after these guys, my wife, Mary Ann, and I attended the last one which was held in 2002, also in Va. Beach, and had such a great time, we plan on attending once again.

When: October 20 to 24, 2004
Where: The Holiday Sunspree Resort-Hotel, Virginia Beach, VA.

Schedule:
Wednesday: A Welcome Reception at the Holiday Sunspree Resort and Hotel.
Thursday: A Reunion event at Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub located in Norfolk.
Friday: Open Night; plan your own group events for this night.
Saturday: Dinner, etc.
Sunday: Get-Away Day (if you aren’t staying longer.)

Hospitality Room: Wednesday through Sunday; bring your own drinks and snacks.

For much, much more information about this Mini-Reunion, Contact: Leonard “Len” Kafer, Phone: 920.231.7178, or cell 920.216.3921; e-mail: pstaggl@yahoo.com; or mail: 1545 Arboretum Drive, #403, Oshkosh, WI 54901.

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Saturday 07/24/2004 3:15:23pm
Name: Carl Horahan
E-Mail: cmhorahan@aol.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Friend
Location: Orlando Florida
Comments: My name is carl horahan.I am the second son of steven p. horahan,and margaret a. gallagher.I recently found out about this through joyce kent.Anybody wanting any information on my parents,or my uncle rick cuddy can contact me by e-mail or by cell.(407)579-8811.

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Thursday 07/15/2004 3:27:07pm
Name: Ginny Canning Kenyon
E-Mail: ginnyusa@hotmail.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: California Maryland
Comments:

Thursday 07/15/2004 3:03:38pm
Name: Gordy Bauschka
E-Mail: digsco1@cox.netHomepage Title: Pictures of 2003 Reunion
Homepage URL: http://members.cox.net/derrynst/Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Pensacola Florida
Comments: Cool changes to the site. Looks good!!

Gordy

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Thursday 07/15/2004 4:16:34am
Name: Alfred Whitehead
E-Mail: alfredwhitehead@comcast.netHomepage Title:
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Location: Rockwood, TN
Comments: Looks like we're back in business on the site. Looks good, Thanks Mike.
(where did my other comment disappear to? It was here an hour ago)

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Saturday 07/10/2004 7:51:54pm
Name: Bruce Worth
E-Mail: bwbw@tcaexpress.netHomepage Title:
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Location: Hartley, Iowa
Comments: Well folks, it appears to me that we have been abandoned. Unless there is a problem we don't know about, I suggest we look for a new webmaster. Any volunteers?

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Wednesday 07/07/2004 4:09:40pm
Name: Roger and Theresa Weimer
E-Mail: irish2@gte.netHomepage Title:
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Location: Indiana
Comments: I would like to take this moment to say we have lost another lovely Derry girl. My wife's sister, Priscilla 'Paddy' (Curran) Heusdens, wife of Howard Heusdens (RM '60-'62), passed away on July 1, 2004. They were both at the 2003 Reunion in Derry, she will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Paddy and Howard resided in Racine, Wisconsin.

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Friday 07/02/2004 4:42:35am
Name: Alfred Whitehead
E-Mail: alfredwhitehead@comcast.netHomepage Title:
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Location: Tennessee
Comments: Bob Faunce is right. VERY few updates. At risk of sounding harsh, since the Board turnover the site seems almost abandoned. I suppose it is inevitable that it will fade away. Just hate to lose it though.

Tuesday 06/29/2004 11:26:26am
Name: Robert (Bob) Faunce RMC-RET %2261-63%22
E-Mail: robertfaunce@bellsouth.netHomepage Title:
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Location: Vero Beach, Florida
Comments: I hope that this website doesn't die on the vine because it has been like an old friend for several years. Just doesn't seem to be enough updates to keep it interesting. Awaiting info on 2005 reunion in Orlando. Hope this finds everyone well and happy. Sincerely, Bob Faunce

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Thursday 06/17/2004 7:21:43pm
Name: Russ Guidotti
E-Mail: beech_bums@webtv.netHomepage Title:
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Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Comments: Back in Daytona Beach, Florida again, and loving it. Most people work all their lives just to come here and retire and I have the pleasure of living here year round. Working back at the Daytona Beach News Journal, the local newspaper. It's good to be back at the newspaper, too. I sure don't have any reason to not be at next year's reunion. I hope to see some of the yahoos that were stationed at the base in the early to mid 70's. Anyone coming to town for any of the special events feel free to look me up.

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Thursday 06/10/2004 3:55:17pm
Name: rick cavazos
E-Mail: not in useHomepage Title:
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Location: McAllen, Texas
Comments: Hey folks...good to see everyone is back on track here....I personally been on the disabled list for a bit...attributed to old age and old habits.....however have now resurfaced and am running the banks of the Rio Grande again. Not going to Derry on our usual sked this year, due to youngest dau. expecting and Mom has to be there!! Will be going after the summer, just in time to catch the new soccer league action and hopefully the leftover sunshine from you summer visitors. Son just got back from Iraq, a little beat up but in one piece and visited with his family. Great stuff!!for sure. Regards to all and lets see more traffic (qrv) here. All the best.

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Monday 06/07/2004 9:20:39pm
Name: Roger and Theresa Weimer
E-Mail: irish2@gte.netHomepage Title:
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Location: Fremont, Indiana
Comments: We visted an old shipmate from the '63-'66 era. I think most of you will remember Bruce and Annette (Mullins) Kelsey. Bruce is doing fine in Tennessee and we got him signed up on this site. His name should appear within the month. He would like to hear from you all that were over there in lovely Derry. His e-mail address is (kkelpat1@comcast.net) We had a great time on our vist to his home.

Roger Weimer '64-'67

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Wednesday 05/26/2004 9:12:23am
Name: mary
E-Mail: marymcnally8@hotmail.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: live england born scotland
Comments: derry ah all the memories come flooding back let me think...used to go n c a family living in the creggan some 15 years ago happy memories include waiting on a cold saturday morning for the kesh bus,ammon n cant remember his brother who ran the local shop at the bottom of rathlin gardens,hugh mailly and the bluebell inn,the tele star,bog inn,anne cavanagh was a good mate although never met anne wrote to her every week while she was in maghaberry god i cud go on for ever long live derry n bless all who live in it (in the nicest possible way

Monday 05/03/2004 7:26:11pm
Name: Ed Knoll
E-Mail: eknoll@saber.netHomepage Title:
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Location: California
Comments: Can anyone help with how to travel from New York City to Derry? Airlines and such? Thanks.
Ed Knoll '56-'58
eknoll@saber.net

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Friday 04/09/2004 9:37:45pm
Name: Jim %22Sully%22 Sullivan, (RM, 64-65)
E-Mail: jvsullivan@ipass.netHomepage Title:
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Location: Beautiful North Carolina
Comments: Greetings All:

No, I haven't fallen off the face of the earth (at least, not yet!)

I just wanted to take a minute to reassure everyone that although the Alumni Association website hasn't been updated in a while, it doesn't mean that it has been, or will be, abandoned. That certainly is NOT the case.

There has been an exchange of website information and updating processes between myself and the new webmaster, and it shouldn't be long now before the new webmaster is "up to speed" on everything and we have a new update of the website up and running.

As you probably know from your own experiences, most transfers of responsibilities, especially those of a technical nature such as this, take a little time. And remember, I had over 3 years as webmaster to get experienced.

Please know that I have every confidence that under the new webmaster's direction our website will continue to be an excellent source of up-to-date information regarding new memberships, reunion information, Alumni Association business, photos, etc., just as it has been in the past.

I do know that some new and exciting additions to the website are planned, as well, and I look forward to what is to come in the near future.

So, I would ask for just a little patience, as the best is yet to come!

Wishing you all the best,
Sully.

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Friday 04/09/2004 6:06:25pm
Name: Roy G Spencer
E-Mail: sionmills@aol.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Jackson, TN
Comments: Maureen and I are going to Derry, Strabane, Sionmills, Omagh, in Jul 9-26
Anyone over there that reads this give me a growl before we go would love to get together with some old NST's when we get over. Also any one else going over there at that time email me or what ever. 731-424-3923
We missed the reunion last year because of illness , Both Maureen and I were Ill and had to cancel. sure missed a great time I am sure. After all after spending over 10 years of my life there i feel at home each time I go over.
this site has been an inspiration to all of us who served in Derry at any time and we all feel at home I am sure.
-. ... -
still remember some of the old stuff even if I did swith over to IC in my last hitch.
Happy returns to all
Roy Gene

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Wednesday 04/07/2004 2:38:08pm
Name: Byron Hodgkins
E-Mail: byronh61@comcast.netHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Friend
Location: New Hampshire
Comments: It is going on two months since we have seen any updates! Does this mean the site is history? If so I want to say thanks to all who have put so many of us in touch with each other. It has lead some of us to many happy reunions, and I look forward to many more.

Thanks,
Byron

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Saturday 04/03/2004 8:45:55am
Name: Christopher T. Hicks
E-Mail: cthicks52@hotmail.comHomepage Title:
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Location: Long Beach, California
Comments: TO Ken Gallagher in Huntington Beach, California:
Ken, I do not recognize your name or “Kens Den” along the banks of the Foyle but I served in Derry from 11/70 to 1/72. I married Caroline Ward from Leenan Gardens and now live in Long Beach. Perhaps she would recognize your name or Kens Den.

Christopher T. Hicks, LUTCF, CLU

Friday 04/02/2004 9:15:28am
Name: Tom Cerafice RM 58-61
E-Mail: tacera@optonline.netHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Web Ring
Location: Englishtown NJ
Comments: To all of you who remember Luther (Buddy) Smoak RM/ET 58-60? I am buddys ex-brother-in-law. Buddy has lung cancer and is undergoing treatment, and he is extremely weak, If anyone wants to e-mail him good wishes, his email address is: smoaklf@tdn.com
imi
smoaklf@tdn.com
Thanks
Tom Cerafice

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Saturday 03/27/2004 7:59:04pm
Name: Leonard Pfau
E-Mail: lnafau@cox.netHomepage Title:
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Comments: For Dave Moran, check out Steve Caldwell's website for Thurso info. http://takeoff.to/sac

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Friday 03/26/2004 8:02:58pm
Name: Rich Walsh
E-Mail: richardpjw@aol.comHomepage Title:
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Location: Fredericksburg VA
Comments: Hey Rich & Kitty,

Trying to get in touch. Kim said she got word from you. We were in AC last month. Give us a call.

Rich

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Friday 03/26/2004 6:40:37pm
Name: Vince Poulos
E-Mail: vpoulos@yahoo.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: San Diego, CA
Comments: My dad was stationed at the base in Londonderry between 1947-1949. He had many great stories. Met my mom there, married, and moved back to Virginia.

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Thursday 03/25/2004 11:56:39pm
Name: Dave Moran
E-Mail: RMCSUSN6990@AOL.COMHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: SELKIRK, NY
Comments: Was stationed at NCS UK in Thurso '83-'87. Unfortunately, no web site for it. Looking through NCS Londonderry, know Zack Taylor from NCS Cam Ranh Bay, RVN and from Scotland, and know Pete Gordon from USS Briscoe (DD-977) - we're both plank owners. I think I recognize a few other names on the alumni list. Anyways, been a long time - great to see the pictures and names of shipmates of long ago. If you recognize my name, drop me a line and say Hi. This is a great web site!!!

Monday 03/15/2004 6:01:00pm
Name: Harry Mercer
E-Mail: harrymercer@895.freeserve.co.ukHomepage Title: RE:HARRY SHERMAN
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Friend
Location: LONDONDERRY
Comments: US NAVY WORLD WAR II
STATIONED IN LONDONDERRY
BECAME A GOOD FRIEND OF THE MERCER FAMILY
HARRY WAS A DRIVER OF A GASOLINE TRUCK
SERVICE NUMBER?USN 10812 OR 10820
HE ATTENDED A BAPTIST CHURCH
MY FATHER HARRY MERCER SENIOR, WAS EMPLOYED BY THE ROYAL NAVY.
IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION WHICH MAY ASSIST ME IN MY SEARCH FOR HARRY SHERMAN, I WOULD BE MOST GRATEFUL IF YOU COULD GET IN TOUCH.
HARRY MERCER
4 SAILSBURY CRESCENT
KILFENNAN
LONDONDERRY
NORTHERN IRELAND
BT47 5SX

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Sunday 03/14/2004 8:33:09am
Name: Alfred Whitehead
E-Mail:
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Location: Rockwood, Tn
Comments: It has not been abandoned. A new webmaster is being selected and it will take a few days to get "initiated" in the project.

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Saturday 03/13/2004 4:48:28pm
Name: pj
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Comments: Has this website been abandoned? There hasn't been an update since 2/15/2004.

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Wednesday 03/10/2004 10:09:28am
Name: Chris Baker
E-Mail: ccjbak@aol.comHomepage Title:
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Location: Aiken sc
Comments: Masters Week Augusta Ga.Anyone in town that week come and see us at Joe's Underground Cafe in downtown Augusta.8'th and Broad st.My son Harold owns a music pub and eatery.Great place to meet the locals.

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Thursday 02/26/2004 3:59:39am
Name: Margie
E-Mail: shantyt@aol.comHomepage Title:
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Location: Denver, CO
Comments: Moving to the Denver, Colorado, area. If any of you Derry gal's live there, E-mail me! Margie

Friday 02/20/2004 12:59:44am
Name: Bruce Worth
E-Mail: bwbw@tcaexpress.netHomepage Title:
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Location: Hartley, Iowa
Comments: I would just like to second John's sentiments. Congratulations "Sully" on 3 1/2 years of fantastic accomplishment. I'm sure we will all miss your leadership, but I know we can always be in touch. Take care old friend.
Bruce Worth (64-65)

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Thursday 02/19/2004 10:18:51pm
Name: John B Davis
E-Mail: daviduo@aol.comHomepage Title:
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Location: Ocala FL
Comments: I just want to get on here and thank Sully for all he has done for all of us. If not for him, none of these great reunions or any of the other contacts I have had with many of my old friends that I was stationed with in Derry, would not have happened. He has made many of our lives better by his efforts in keeping this web site going. Thank you Sully. All the best. Keep in touch.

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Thursday 02/19/2004 3:36:16pm
Name: Grainne Villa (nee Wray )
E-Mail: grainne@villa4840.fsworld.co.ukHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Friend
Location: Derry
Comments: Hi, I saw this website in a local paper. My mother was a civilian worker at the base, mid seventies, 73-76. I think she was one of the last workers to leave, in the summer '76. Her name - Mary Wray. She served food in the snack bar with Veronica Campbell, and was a good friend of Michael McBride (Barman) and his wife Marian. I remember Jim Higgs, Leo Deehan and Tony McConomy. Also Elaine McIntyre. I would love to hear from anyone who might remember Mary Wray from that time.
Great website. I will visit it often.
Best wishes to all, Grainne Villa.
P.S Anyone got any info on Ron (RUFF) Rutherford? He rented a room with us in Strathfoyle in '75-'76.

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Sunday 02/01/2004 11:09:52pm
Name: Wally Osteen
E-Mail: swellrider66@hotmail.comHomepage Title:
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Location: Ormomd Bch. Fl. 32174
Comments: I was stationed in Derry from July 71 thru Dec 72. Although I haven't thought about my time there in decades, reading the many entries in this neat webpage, I realize what a great time I had there, though it may not have seemed like it at the time. I wonder what ever happened to my old roomates Howard Nieses, Mort Welch and an earlier roomate that I can only recall as "Giant". And also Lynn T. Jones. We had an Apt. above Pollacks shoe store downtown and I can still recall being awakened by the crack of gunshots on Bloody Sunday and catching CS gas in the face while trying to get a bus back to the base. I'm sure no one can forget that day. I'd like to say hi to my old friends Rick Varone, Gerry (My favorite wish is for tuna fish nye) Kumnick, Harry Wayne Pelt, Glenn Johnson (thanks for the gaberdeen blues you sold me - I still have them) Russ Guidotti, Radical Jack(Doc) Summers, Jim Henderson, Zak Taylor, John Cassidy and many more. I made a super8 movie around the base (half hour) in the summer of 72 and most of these guys and others are in it. It was a real hoot watching it again. Take care.

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Sunday 02/01/2004 1:14:50pm
Name: William Bradley, son of Tommy Bradley
E-Mail: william@bradley6192.fsnet.co.ukHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Southport, England
Comments: It was great to come across your web site. My father was Tommy Bradley, who owned The Diamond Bar in Butcher Street. He passed away 09/06/89 in Deal, Kent, England. He had two pubs there. After the bar being bombed in 1971 he left Derry and never returned. He often talked about the Yankee Base and the ventures he had. I'm 40 years old, married, and live in Southport, England, and I would love to hear from any one that knew Tommy or my Uncle Sydney (who passed away in 1993 in Rathmullen, County Donegal) to contact me at: william@bradley6192.fsnet.co.uk

Kind regards, William Bradley.

Friday 01/30/2004 3:06:58pm
Name: Michael J. White
E-Mail: thesheikster@aol.comHomepage Title:
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Location:
Comments: I was born in Derry when my Dad, Joseph D. White, who goes by "Danny", was stationed there in 1961. Just surfing the web when I found your site. I'll let him know it's out there. I'm sure he will enjoy it. Thanks.

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Monday 01/26/2004 2:26:51pm
Name: Phil Fusilier
E-Mail: chiefsectionb@comcast.netHomepage Title:
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Location:
Comments: Anyone with info. on location or contact info. for the following, please contact me at email address above:

YN2 "Nick" Nichols, 69-70
RM3 Rod Miller, 71-72
RM Stanley Gueno, 70-71

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Friday 01/16/2004 4:51:23pm
Name: Frances (Mc Cool) Surko
E-Mail: tracy.surko@btinternet.comHomepage Title:
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Location:
Comments:

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Wednesday 01/14/2004 1:56:22pm
Name: Ed Knoll
E-Mail: eknoll@saber.netHomepage Title:
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Location: California
Comments: Can anyone help me locate Steve Lisowski? He was in Derry when I got there about 1956.
Thanks

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Thursday 01/08/2004 12:49:00am
Name: G.F. Frank Smith
E-Mail: SCFI44106@aol.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Orlando Florida
Comments: I thought that you would all like to read an article about Nancy Williams that appeared in the Derry newspaper.

"NANCY WILLIAMS: AN APPRECIATION"
It was with deep sadness that Derry bade a fond farewell to a lady who had brought happiness to countless people. There are not enough positive objectives to describe Mancy Williams (nee Doherty) who passed away peacefully at the Foyle Hospice on Christmas Eve at the age OF 65.
BRIGHT, BRAVE, VIVACIOUS, GLAMOROUS, BUBBLY, INTELLIGENT, THOUGHTFUL are but a few words which go some way towards describing Nancy.
On Saturday, hundreds of people crammed into St. Eugene's Cathedral to fondly remember a lady who touched many lives.
For those who knew Nancy, for her family, her legions of friends a little bit of colour is now missing from their lives.
Nancy stoically battled terminal illness for almost five years, without complaint. On Christmas Eve, a time that she cherished in life, Nancy breathed her last having lived a life that established her as one of the city's most popular and caring people.
Nancy loved a song, loved to cook and above all loved to be in company. When she entered a room it lit up with her infectious, colourful personality, a lady not just flamboyance, but of sensitivity, intelligence and talent.
Even whilst battling illness, Nancy cared more for others than she did herself. She still wanted "to get her bake on", as she would say, referring to her make up; Nancy, through it all, still wanted to take part and her redoubtable spirit shone as a beacon for everyone who came into contact with her.
Nancy was a beautiful lady and an inspiration. She always enquired about the welfare of others, one of her mottos being "always look on the bright side".
She was a lady of deep Christian faith and attended St. Eugene's Cathedral for mass even at times of her severe illness.
Nancy loved the elderly and loved children and made time for everyone, rich or poor.
The hundreds of mourners who attended her funeral know that Nancy would have known each of them by name. Perhaps the biggest message from Nancy's life, her illness and death is for no one to feel sorry for themselves.
Even through illness, Nancy loved to be out and about mixing with the any
people whom she loved and who loved her.
For her family and loved ones there is now an irreplaceable void. And, for many, Derry has lost one of its most cherished daughters. Nancy will be sorely missed."
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I was unable to send the published picture with this article as my scanner is kaput, but I would like all of you that knew Nancy to just picture her in your mind as you knew her to be and to always remember her as you knew her.

Tuesday 12/23/2003 9:58:15pm
Name: Bruce Worth
E-Mail: bwbw@tcaexpress.netHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Hartley, IA
Comments: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to
all my old friends both here and
in Derry. Will try to make reunion next
year.

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Sunday 12/21/2003 1:50:30pm
Name: Thomas A. Cerafice
E-Mail: tacera@optonline.netHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Web Ring
Location: Manalapan New Jersey
Comments: I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New year.
Tom and Geri Cerafice and Family

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Saturday 12/13/2003 10:55:06am
Name: Bob Faunce
E-Mail: robertfaunce@bellsouth.netHomepage Title:
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Location: Vero Beach, Florida
Comments: Just to let you all know that I changed my e-mail address to robertfaunce@bellsouth.net
Can't wait for the reunion in Orlando to see everyone again. Take care and God bless. Bob Faunce RMC-USN-RET

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Wednesday 12/03/2003 11:38:57am
Name: Bruce M. %22Buck%22 Barclay
E-Mail: svchi@cfl.rr.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Web Ring
Location: Cape Canaveral, FL
Comments: What a great site. It brings back some wonderful memories of my tour 6/74 - 9/76. I'm sorry I didn't find it before the Derry reunion. I'll make the one in Orlando and the next one in Derry.

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Tuesday 11/25/2003 8:22:25pm
Name: Al and Betty Hess
E-Mail: pehess93@earthlink.netHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Florida, U.S.A.
Comments: We wish all Alumni Members and their families a Happy Thanksgiving.

Monday 11/24/2003 4:11:35pm
Name: ann allen
E-Mail: majicclip@msn.comHomepage Title:
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Location: Orlando, Florida
Comments: I love this site :-)
I'm from Derry and have lived in Creggan, on Aranmore Avenue, Bog side, on Anne St, & the Waterside, Clooney Estates. My parents names are Bridget Sharkey & Jack Allen. To you Ken Gallaghter I belive I've heard your name a time or two!!! May even know you!!! I'm not sure...

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Tuesday 11/18/2003 9:36:38pm
Name: kevin petit
E-Mail: barkspetit@insightbb.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Friend
Location:
Comments: just heard about this site from ken ramsey. great what you all have done. was at derry from mar 74 to dec 75. i still think "zzo zwh" in my head sometimes when i dont understand something!

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Wednesday 10/29/2003 12:44:57am
Name: Dick Marchesani
E-Mail: rmarchesani@elmira.eduHomepage Title:
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Location: Elmira, N.Y.
Comments: Served in Derry from Aug 63 to Aug 66 - nice job on the website Sully - I remember Jim Nugent well, along with Ippolito, and especially Chief Morgan. Who remembers Tony Audia, and Frank Frevele, and Turk Dederian?
A great time, a long time ago.

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Sunday 10/26/2003 6:03:51pm
Name: Terri Tenney-Mueller
E-Mail: ttenney@nyc.rr.comHomepage Title:
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Comments:

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Saturday 10/25/2003 1:22:43pm
Name: Gordy Bauschka
E-Mail: digsco@cox.netHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Pensacola FLA
Comments: Thanks to those who viewed the reunion photos I've put up on a couple of sites. I've also posted some of the Reunion Group Photos at http://members.cox.net/digsco/album1
They are large, so if anyone wants to print them out and frame them, they should do OK.

Wished more people could have made it. The association officers did a 5/5 job putting it together and as the old adage goes, I'm sure "a good time was has by all".

Gordy

Saturday 10/18/2003 1:14:37pm
Name: Phil Fusilier (CYN, 70-71)
E-Mail: chief@sectionb.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Comments: Bravo Zulu to Gordy Baushka (RM 66-69)for posting his pix of NCS Londonderry and the 2003 Reunion. It's AMAZING how little has changed in 30 + years.

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Friday 10/17/2003 6:12:03pm
Name: Cathy
E-Mail: ry40130@alltel.netHomepage Title:
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Location:
Comments: Hi,
Does anyone remember Marta, Marnie, or Cathy. We all lived in Derry during the late 60s early 70s.

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Friday 10/03/2003 9:40:20pm
Name: John Boyda
E-Mail: womf75@earthlink.netHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Moneta VA
Comments: I just learned from a mutual friend that Jim ("J.O") Lotan's wife Helen died on 26 August in Va Beach, Va as the result of a drunk driving crash. Jim Lotan was an RM1/RMC who was stationed in Derry in the late 60's (I think). Jim is listed on the taps page - I think he died in 1998. I think Helen Lotan was a Thurso lass. I don't believe that Helen was a member of the group but I know that she attended the Va Beach reunion.

Jim and Helen's son was going to get married this month. Helen, her son, and his fiancee were coming home from an engagement party when their car was struck by another - Helen was driving. According to the police, "alcohol was involved." Since Helen didn't drink, it's obvious that the other diver must have been. The son's fiancee was killed instantly. Helen as thrown from the car and died two days later.

The story of the accident is located at:

http://www.davidfisher.org/dotorg/Articles/Silina.htm

Sorry to be the bearer of bad tidings.

John B.

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Thursday 10/02/2003 4:09:43pm
Name: Rick Cavazos
E-Mail: israel.cavazos@twc.state.tx.usHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: McAllen, Tx.
Comments: "From the banks of the Rio Grande".....have read some entries and had some communications stateside and Derry with friends and family and the conclusion overall is that the Re-Union was a grand success. Glad to hear it...and I'm elated to know that many of you saw the "updated" Ol' Derry of today....a great wee place. I assure you that I have received "all the bars"....after all life is boring without "good gossip". I congratulate all of you that were part of the event as an organizer and/or attendee. Well played.
Next topic......as some of you may know...I have often, on this web, touted our Irish National soccer team, Derry City Football club and our U.S. Navy teams on the base....so I wish to draw your attention to the current FIFA Women's World Cup which is currently taking place. Who said Yanks can't play soccer....well our girls can, I dunno bout the boyz. Anyway, you got to take a look at this team Derry friends....you may know that they have won two of the last three world cups and are currently on the verge of possibly winning again.....and have the best player in the world in Mia Hamm. I hope you can check it out....I'm sure you would enjoy it....seeing as how Ireland didn't make it in.....give us a boost.
Next topic....Trenton....be cool! Lt. Dude "the dude"....good tomatoes. Joslyn, underway in Mertle Beach, Wow. Don Decker, where did you go? I'm waiting. Baushka, tks for the old movie film....do we still look like that? Gasp!

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Thursday 10/02/2003 4:03:12pm
Name: Rick Cavazos
E-Mail: israel.cavazos@twc.state.tx.usHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: McAllen, Tx.
Comments: "From the banks of the Rio Grande".....have read some entries and had some communications stateside and Derry with friends and family and the conclusion overall is that the Re-Union was a grand success. Glad to hear it...and I'm elated to know that many of you saw the "updated" Ol' Derry of today....a great wee place. I assure you that I have received "all the bars"....after all life is boring without "good gossip". I congratulate all of you that were part of the event as an organizer and/or attendee. Well played.
Next topic......as some of you may know...I have often, on this web, touted our Irish National soccer team, Derry City Football club and our U.S. Navy teams on the base....so I wish to draw your attention to the current FIFA Women's World Cup which is currently taking place. Who said Yanks can't play soccer....well our girls can, I dunno bout the boyz. Anyway, you got to take a look at this team Derry friends....you may know that they have won two of the last three world cups and are currently on the verge of possibly winning again.....and have the best player in the world in Mia Hamm. I hope you can check it out....I'm sure you would enjoy it....seeing as how Ireland didn't make it in.....give us a boost.
Next topic....Trenton....be cool! Lt. Dude "the dude"....good tomatoes. Joslyn, underway in Mertle Beach, Wow. Don Decker, where did you go? I'm waiting. Baushka, tks for the old movie film....do we still look like that? Gasp!

Tuesday 09/30/2003 9:46:37am
Name: Trenton Williams
E-Mail: trentondorothy@bellsouth.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Pensacola, Florida
Comments: So sorry we could not attend the reunion, but we did move to Pensacola. Our new email address is as shown. We would love to hear from some, or all of you who did attend. Also had a glitch in my internet service and took quite some time to get reconnected, but we are fine now.

Trent

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Thursday 09/25/2003 11:12:27pm
Name: Carol Sansone
E-Mail: motherbored2003@comcast.netHomepage Title: Sam's Place
Homepage URL: http://www.geocities.com/motherbored.geoReferred By: Search Engine
Location: California
Comments: Was overjoyed to find so many names I remember, when I happened on your site. Mike's playing poker, right now, but when he gets home, I'll show this to him. Thanks for the memories!

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Saturday 09/13/2003 11:43:59pm
Name: Ronnie McCall
E-Mail: rnnmccall@yahoo.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Comments: Memories, Memories, Memories

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Thursday 09/04/2003 1:40:29pm
Name: rich williams
E-Mail: richandkitty343@comcast.netHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Search Engine
Location:
Comments: made a promise to myself that as soon as we got back in the U.S., I would write a letter of thanks to the Officers of our organization for the great job they did in putting the "reunion" together. What a "bash" it was! I don't think anyone expected such a large turnout and demand for access to the events that were held. Great job guy's, thanks again. Rich and Kitty Williams.

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Saturday 08/30/2003 6:16:30pm
Name: Heather Shields
E-Mail: the_stoic_chicken@yahoo.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Search Engine
Location:
Comments: this is a very long shot, but here we go! i think i'm in the wrong place b/c everyone's talking about being stationed in derry in the 60's and 70's. my grandfather was stationed in derry on a navy base and i was looking for anyone who has avy info on the "railway inn", who owned it and such because i believe i have a long lost half uncle i'd really like to find. his mother would be the owner(?) of the railway inn.

Monday 08/25/2003 4:01:37pm
Name: Phil Fusilier
E-Mail: chief@sectionb.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Comments: It's a small world! Ran into a couple of new students at FSU. They talked with an accent, so I asked them where were they from...Bangor, N.I.

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Friday 08/22/2003 3:34:15pm
Name: Harriet
E-Mail: haza_453@hotmail.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Search Engine
Location:
Comments: I'd like to hear from anyone who knew Cecelya Duffy back in the 1950's.

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Tuesday 08/19/2003 8:26:50pm
Name: Doug Way
E-Mail: daway@verizon.netHomepage Title: United States Navy Radioman Association
Homepage URL: http://www.radioman.orgReferred By: E-Mail
Location: Maryland
Comments: Station in "Derry" 10/70 - 8/72. Supervisor Dungiven Xmtr Site, CAMS/CONTROL Supervisor, Tech Control Chief

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Friday 08/15/2003 1:13:43pm
Name: Jim Henderson
E-Mail: derryvon@aol.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Houston, Texas
Comments: To all of you who missed the reunion in Derry, you really missed a great time. The reunion committee did a fantastic job of putting this reunion together. Veronica and I enjoyed meeting old friends and making new ones. Hope to see all of you in Orlando.

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Tuesday 08/12/2003 5:04:27pm
Name: Paul Cafasso
E-Mail: pcaf@optonline.netHomepage Title:
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Location: Redding, Ct.
Comments: Some quick thoughts on the Derry Reunion - many "shipmates" and civilian "co-workers" that were just acquaintances became friends, and some became like long-lost family.

An experience that I will never forget, and even though I am looking forward to the next one in Derry, I know, like a lot of other things, you never forget the first one! An incredible, fun-filled, and emotional time for me, as well as for my wife, Dolores, who had as good a time as I.

Kudo's to the Board and everyone involved in making this event happen, especially to the people of Derry!

Saturday 08/09/2003 3:49:08pm
Name: John B. Davis
E-Mail: daviduo@aol.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Ocala FL
Comments: Just got back from Derry reunion. Just wanted to tell all of you that missed it, you really missed a great time. We partied for five nights in a row and boy did it do me in. Lots of great old friends. We will see you all in Orlando in two years.

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Monday 07/28/2003 8:18:10pm
Name: Tom Cerafice
E-Mail: tacera@optonline.netHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Web Ring
Location: New Jersey
Comments: Just wanted to wish all you old swabbies and wives a safe trip and have a great time, visit the Diamond and hoist one for me where the Diamond bar was.
Tom

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Sunday 07/27/2003 8:57:28am
Name: Kenny Cargill
E-Mail: kcargill@lineone.netHomepage Title: n/a
Homepage URL: http://n/aReferred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Derry
Comments: Found this site through recent article in the Derry Journal. I remember as a kid growing up in Irish Street next to the Rossdowney base. Also going to the Clooney base with my sister Myra although I was legally much too young to be drinking! Found it fascinating reading the guest book entries and I remembered some of the names, both US and local.

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Saturday 07/19/2003 6:20:35pm
Name: Robert GWIN
E-Mail: BobGwin@zwallet.comHomepage Title: www.woodlawnhigh.org
Homepage URL: http://Robert Arizona Gwin Referred By: Search Engine
Location: 5208 S 75th E AVE, TULSA, OK USA 74145
Comments: I was in England, June 65 to Jan 67, Stationed at RAF Chicksands, 50 Miles N of London, would like to hear from British or Americans who were there then. Thanks, BOB GWIN

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Wednesday 07/09/2003 4:57:37am
Name: Mary McCorkell
E-Mail: MaryMcnz@paradise.net.nzHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: New Zealand
Comments: I was looking through the NCS Londonderry photo album. Photo number 1 in album number 1 shows a group of boys on Derry's walls. I believe the boy on the left holding a stick is my Father, Bobby McCorkell. His life was once saved by one of your sailors when he fell in the River Foyle down the side of a ship...Thanks!!
Mary McCorkell

Thursday 07/03/2003 6:05:56pm
Name: John Butrovich III (Jack)
E-Mail: w5uwb2@aol.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://www.k5rmg.org/w5uwb.htmlReferred By: Friend
Location: Orange Grove, Texas
Comments: Sean O'Connor pointed me to this site. Super nice and I was not even aware it existed!! I was the OIC at the transmitting facility Dungiven, 1968-1970.

Regards to all!

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Tuesday 07/01/2003 8:53:11pm
Name: Frank L. W. Foley
E-Mail: ffoley@csc.com (work) & FLWF39@aol.com (home)Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Springfield,VA (work) & Berlin,MD (home)
Comments: Stationed at Derry from Jan 63 to May 65 as an ET2 & ET1. Started at Fac Control (crypto), went TDY to Thurso in late 63 and was there (April 64) for the commissioning of the station. Came back to Derry and went to xmtr site at Rossdowney. The barracks was overcrowded in those days, so some of us were paid to "live on the beach". I had a house in Claudy (1/2 way between Derry and Dungiven). While at Derry, I was a tourist going all over Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales by car (60 Renault Dauphine). Before leaving the Navy, I took 30 days and drove all over the continent, cause I figured that I would never get the opportunity again.

Left the Navy in May 65 and moved to the Washington DC area (worked for CIA for a few years) and have been here ever since.

For a Canadian born, naturalized American of Irish ancestory (great grandparents on both sides of the family are from Ireland), sending me to Derry was like coming home. I became an Irish history nut and saw as much of the "homeland" as was possible. Most of you will have a vague memory of Frank, because I lived off the base and traveled at every opportunity. But there are many, many memories of events and people there. Not a bad memory in the lot! It has been said that you can't go home again... Well, if that is so, this site is a wonderful substitue for it. The site is fabulous.

I joined the association and have looked at every photo and read every document on the site. While "browsing" I recalled a lot of the people there and was flooded with things to remember. While at Derry, I took 3,000+ color slides and will cull through them and see if I can get them in a media that can be placed on the site.

Thanks again for a fabulous site, a wonderful link to former shipmates, and a way to keep on touch through the future.
Best to all, Frank

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Tuesday 07/01/2003 5:17:39pm
Name: Buddy Eidson
E-Mail: buddye@surfsouth.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Bainbridge, Ga
Comments: Since I am not able to attend the reunion, I have a favor to ask of anyone who is able to accomplish it. I lived on the base in the "new houses". I don't know the number but it was the one next to the road on the end in the very back corner. It was just behind the base theater (quonset hut). If someone who will be taking the tour of the base and is able, if the house is still there and if you are able to get to that part of the base, I would really appreciate a picture of it. Thanks in advance and hope everyone has a safe journey and a wonderful time.

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Sunday 06/29/2003 1:53:26am
Name: John (Sean) O'Connor
E-Mail: himself@john-oconnor.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Wake Forest, North Carolina
Comments: Who said "nostalgia's not what it used to be"? All the thoughts focusing on your upcoming reunion must have triggered something in my head--out of the blue tonight, I found myself doing a Google search on NAVCOMMSTA Londonderry. What a terrific surprise to find this site and all the active correspondence... Especially the notes from Rick Cavazos (hey, tomato!). This is really short notice to be finding out about the reunion, but hey! --if we could scoop out enough of the peat bog on top of Mt. Benbradagh to lay hardstand, and rig all those antennas in the bog above, maybe anything's possible.

I can still hear Larry Frame and Dave Gaudreau doing their "Powerful Pierre NewBoots" routine ("me gettum you sneaky punch!"). I can see ETC Tommy Hines's face when he heard about the Scorpion going down--he had received orders to the boat and was waiting to be shipped out at the time.

I can remember (Dungiven OIC) LT. Jack ("Mr. B") Butrovich leading our all-base bowling team over to Oxfordshire to compete against the Brits and walking away with about three dozen of their nicest trophies.

Mountain men: can you remember the 24-on, 48-off watches? and how well burn bags in trash cans served as low-tech "facilities"? Especially after tuna and noodles a la Larry Frame?

I remember falling in love with about 30 different wee Derry lasses and wondering the day I left after 25 months in Derry just how in the heck I had managed to stay single.

Come to think of it, after Pete Winchester (aka, "Bluto") from HMS Sea Eagle challenged me to drink "his way" (can you say beer, guinness, grog, whiskey, peach brandy, and --thanks to Ken G. and Lena at the Go-Go--Merrydown apple wine, boys and girls?) I'm surprised I managed to stay alive at all...

Mostly I remember a lot of really great people: Chuck Dockery, Rick Cavazos, Bob Dunbar, Bill Erwin, John Calopietro, Julian With, Mouse Faber, Rich Gilchrist, Gary Todd, Dave Manore, Chuck Preston, Milt Thorne, Smitty, Aubrey "Al" Hess, Jack Shaw, the "Dude", Marv Murray, Larry Allen, Bob Litton, Steve Byriel, Jack Taylor, Mr. Lonnie "it's not a monocone, it's an inverted discone" Massey, Chris "Crisco--fat in the can, you got the con?" Donaldson, the TMC and Philco-Ford reps, "Jaguar" Davidson, and my favorite personality of all: George Allison, the retired British Army warrant officer cook we hired away from the City Hotel to be our chef on top of the mountain. I've never eaten so well since.

Hope I'll get to write/see you all again. All the best! --Sean

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Monday 06/23/2003 8:50:40pm
Name: Michele K. Smith
E-Mail: cooks4fun@hotmail.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Friend
Location: Shenandoah, IA USA
Comments: My father and the rest of our family was stationed in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, during 1966-68 (or 1969). I was 3 when we moved there and 5 or 6 when we left. I still remember certain things that happened while living there.

Monday 06/16/2003 11:01:40am
Name: Buddy Eidson
E-Mail: buddye@surfsouth.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Bainbridge, Ga
Comments: I was there 65 - 69. I was really looking forward to the Derry Reunion but I guess it was not to be. I have emphysema and my health has gone down hill in the past few months. You will never know how disappointed I am. I hope my old friends will remember me and tip one for all the good times we had there (there were no bad times)! I hope everyone a safe journey there and back and a good time in ole Derry.

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Sunday 06/15/2003 2:05:47pm
Name: Tom Behra
E-Mail: tbehra@neo.rr.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Canton, Ohio
Comments: Was at Derry late 59 through 1960 as a Radioman, RM2 retired.
Had a heart Transplant in 1991.

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Saturday 06/14/2003 3:13:57pm
Name: Betty Dixon (nee Cooke)
E-Mail: bettydixon40@hotmail.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location:
Comments: I worked at the base from 1968-74 as CO's secretary to Captains Zane, Ward, Ashurst, and Lynch. I was editor of the "Modulator" (the base newspaper) and filled in the endless forms for the boys marrying the local girls! This was a great part of my life and I'd love to hear from old friends.

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Friday 06/13/2003 11:41:36am
Name: Cavazos, Rick
E-Mail: israel.cavazos@twc.state.tx.usHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: McAllen, Texas
Comments: Hey fans of Derry and Ireland! Just got back from our annual pilgramage to our favorite little acre....Derry City. It was 104F when we left McAllen...so the rain, North Atlantic breeze and sun were a great change of pace. Visited our "McCool Clan" family and some of our favorite oldies from the base: Danny Carlin (great cook and personality) from our galley staff. His son Speedy (Martin, who also worked at the base exchange and played on our soccer team) took me up to see him. His galley remains open and he can still make American coffee. Has a thousand stories to tell...all good of course. Visited Willie Cannon,(my old fighting buddy) one of our gate guards, and his wife. Got a great cup of tea and scones and luvly conversation. Also James Kelly who used to work at Rossdowney supply (pub tender at Maileys Pub. You have to watch him or he'll slip in a "Euro-Beer" instead of the traditional Harp/Guiness....Frankie McConway, whose sister Betty (in Canada) is/was my wife's best friend growing up. It was a great pleasure and surprise to see Clem Kunda and his wife Teresa now residing in Derry. Had a super time going back in time with them. They are doing well. And of course I saw our "soccer teammates" and friends Tony "Gator" Harkin, Eugene "The Machine" Bradley, Thomas "Wommie" Kearney, and Matt "The Big Breadman" Doherty and their beautiful wives/families. Tipped a few with the boys (various times) and got to see four Derry City matches while there. All wins....it was great. Had some great times at Maileys Pub, Traceys Pub, the Village in Rosemount and the good ol' Rocking Chair. Can't beat 'em. Got our fair share of sausage/fish 'n chips...plenty of salt and vinegar and steak/kidney pies with black sauce. It gets harder to leave every year.....ack well. Hey have a great time at the re-union.....lots of people talking about it there. All the Best.
Note: John Reigle....Wommie sez you are a "wahjim" and to bring plenty of cigarettes. Gordy Bauschka and Len Joslyn....I did tipple in your honor...multiple times.

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Monday 06/09/2003 1:11:40pm
Name: Jim Conover
E-Mail: conoverj@childrensdayton.orgHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Vandalia Ohio
Comments: Hello, Hello, what a nice Website. It
was a pleasant walk back through time.
My tour of duty in Derry was 3/66-1/68
and it left me with many fond memories.
I regret not going back over the years.
I remember well the Diamond Pub and
throwing darts in the Den and dancing
at the Go Go. Ken if you are reading
this, I hope you are well. I remember
drinking and throwing darts with the
sailors from the Sea Eagle. Boy were they a crusty lot. A guy named Gandee I'll never forget. He could sure put away the drink and still hit the bulls at nine feet. I remember eating fish and chips many times at Coyles. I remember going across the border to the Squeeling Pig for a great sing-a-long. I remember breaking my ankle playing flag football when chief Hensley stepped on me going out for a pass. I had a cast put on at the Altnagavin Hospital and everyone there sure treated me nice. I remember taxi service from the Tee Total Taxi
Company until I had my cast removed.
I bought a car after that, I believe it
was an Austin A-40 and always wondered
who bought it after I left. He sent me
a check without seeing it first. Hope
he got as much good out of it as I did.
I lived in the top flat at One Pump
Street and had many after hour parties
and sing-a-longs. Nice place but no
fireplace just K-heaters. I remember
asking the landlord for new carpet and
he not only said yes but let me pick it
out. Funny as I think back I remember
more about my after hour activities
than what I did on base. I remember
working at the transmitter site I
believe at Rossdowney and I remember a
dog we all took care of. I thought his
name was Rusty. Seems like the more I
think back, the more I remember and the
more I remember the better I feel. I
think I could go on and on but I'll just
say it was a good time in my life and
I'll always remember my tour in Ireland
and how nice the local people made me
feel away from home. Thanks for the
memories.

Sunday 06/08/2003 9:46:53pm
Name: Paul Cafasso
E-Mail: pcaf@optonline.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Redding, Ct.
Comments: Looking forward to the Derry reunion. The one in Va. Beach was terrific - I can't imagine what this one will be like. See you all soon!

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Saturday 06/07/2003 7:09:40pm
Name: Richard & Kitty Williams
E-Mail: richandkitty343@comcast.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location:
Comments: This is our new e-mail address hope to hear from you all soon God bless you all.

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Thursday 06/05/2003 6:01:13am
Name: Dwyer Strunks
E-Mail: dwyer.strunks@sammonsurveyors.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Friend
Location: Derry, N.Ireland
Comments: To Whom it May Concern,
I have just heard about your reunion plans due to take place in the town here at the end of July/start of August, and I'm just enquiring, will there be any events open up to the general public to participate in. I've checked the details on your web-site and unfortunlately I'm not a memeber of your association. To be honest I wasn't aware of your association but I'm interested to join and also to participate in your celebrations. I would be extremely grateful if you could provide me with any details of any possible events that are coming up as part of your cdelebrations as I come from a Merchant Seaman familiy myself and I'm interested in your celebrations. Hoping to hear from you soon,
Regards,
Dwyer

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Wednesday 06/04/2003 5:08:25pm
Name: Annmarie Roccaforte
E-Mail: annmarieroccaforte@hotmail.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Friend
Location: Oregon
Comments: Hi. I was born in Derry and moved to the U.S. last year to get married. My dad was based in Derry in the late 60's and he moved back to the U.S. shortly after 1968. I meet him in 2000 and have a very good relationship with him. I wanted to find another Naval Officer by the name of Tom Flannagin who was based in Derry in the late 60's/early 70's. I would really like to know where he is and how he is doing. He was a friend of my mum's and it would mean alot to me to find him. If you have any information please contact me at: annmarieroccaforte@hotmail.com

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Wednesday 06/04/2003 12:45:35am
Name: Trenton Williams
E-Mail: trentondw8@aol.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Pensacola, Florida
Comments: Just a note to update email address for myself and Dorothy. Please use trentondw8@aol.com. We are now living in Pensacola. Also, just recently learned that dependents can fly space-A on military flights within conus. This was passed on by passenger services at NAS Pensacola. Of course, still only applies to retired personnel and their dependents.

Saturday 05/31/2003 12:28:54am
Name: lyndon graham
E-Mail: lyndon.graham@ntlworld.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: E-Mail
Location: derry
Comments: It is so nice to see this web page - brings it back to when I was young - going in to the base at Christmas and Holloween. I lived in Clooney Terrace during 1970 until it closed, a sad day for Derry. I remember the band played in town to say goodbye - My Mum cried for day.

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Thursday 05/22/2003 5:41:46pm
Name: Jim Sullivan
E-Mail: jvsullivan@ipass.netHomepage Title: Navcommsta Londonderry Alumni Assoc.
Homepage URL: http://navcommsta-londonderry.freeservers.comReferred By: Friend
Location: Cary, North Carolina
Comments:
Message for Ken Gallagher ---

Ken, the e-mail address you left with your entry in this guestbook is not valid. As a result, many of your old friends (and customers!) will not be able to reach you.

Please add another entry along with your e-mail address, or e-mail me at my above listed e-mail address, and I'll see that it gets corrected.

All the best,
Jim Sullivan (1964-1965)

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Thursday 05/22/2003 2:42:43pm
Name: ken gallagher
E-Mail: www.gciaran2.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location:
Comments: I owned "KENS DEN" located in Foyle Road, Derry City. I now live in Huntington Beach, California. Looking to communicate with anybody who might recognize my name.

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Tuesday 05/20/2003 2:13:49am
Name: Margie
E-Mail: shantyt@aol.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: North Carolina
Comments: If anyone would like to get in touch with Jean Rush, now living in Groton, CT, (ex-wife of Chuck Harrington, mid-70s), please e-mail me for her home address. Jean is very seriously ill and I'm sure she would love to hear from old friend's.
Sincerly, Margie (Rooney)

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Friday 05/16/2003 7:23:56pm
Name: Eileen and Joe
E-Mail: irisheyes58@ntlworld.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Friend
Location: Derry
Comments:
Terrific Site, love going through it.

Friday 05/16/2003 7:21:45pm
Name: Sharon & Brian
E-Mail: shaz291166@msn.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Friend
Location: Derry
Comments:
Great site.

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Wednesday 05/07/2003 6:36:17pm
Name: Jonathon Price
E-Mail: qualityjon@hotmail.comlHomepage Title: Looking for Terry Stubbs
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Portsmouth, Uk
Comments: I'm looking for Terry Stubbs, a 1970's radio operator. Served in NCS Londonderry, left before I was born. I have no other details, but I hope someone who knew him will, as he is my long lost dad. I'm 32 and in the Royal Navy and only just found out I was adopted. My mother was Jean Hutchinson who dated Terry, and up came me, she won't tell me anything, just his name. My adopted dad died when I was eight, so I've never really had a father, until recently when my mother told my wife I was a warbaby. Please, could anyone help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Friday 04/25/2003 6:40:26am
Name: JOE AND EILEEN
E-Mail: MEL2@boxfrog.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location:
Comments:
GREAT SITE

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Wednesday 04/16/2003 5:44:50pm
Name: Jonathon Price
E-Mail: qualityjon@hotmail.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Gosport, Hampshire, UK
Comments: I am looking for my father, as I have recently discovered I am adopted. I know he was in the US Navy based in Londonderry until 1970, before he was transferred elsewhere. His name is Terry Stubbs. My mother's name was Jean Hutchinson. I would be grateful if anyone knows his whereabouts or can shed some light on how I might contact him, as I have no other information.

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Saturday 04/12/2003 10:59:02am
Name: Ray McFeely
E-Mail: Coolname87@hotmail.com Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Friend
Location: Derry, Northern Ireland
Comments: I lost contact with and am trying to re-connect with my father, Ernie Lee "Peewee" Phelps, who was an RM at the Navy Base in 1974-1975. If you know his whereabouts, please pass my name and address information on to him:
Ray McFeely
30 Old School Lane
Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Phone: 011-44-2871359703 (from the U.S.)

Thank You!

Thursday 04/10/2003 2:28:42pm
Name: Janet Hale
E-Mail: jhale7@cox.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Londonderry
Comments: I am looking for Barbara Gant (Gantt) she was the daughter of a sailor first stationed in Londonderry sometime between 1955 - 1957. Not much to go on but would certainly like to hear if any one knows of the Gants or Barbara.

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Wednesday 04/09/2003 10:07:00pm
Name: michelle
E-Mail: intensety65@aol.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: new york
Comments: Hello. What a wonderful site! My dad was in the navy and met my mom in Derry. His name is Eldred L. French, and married Margaret Quigley from Bishop Street in 1961. My dad was called "Pepper" or "Frenchie". Can't wait till he sees this site!

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Tuesday 04/01/2003 4:35:07pm
Name: Thomas ( Skip ) B. HALE
E-Mail: Haletb@aol.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Friend
Location: Evergreen, CO
Comments: My father Claude E. HALE was CO of the station from 12/55 to 12/57. I've been trying to find pictures of the school I attended there: St. Columb's College.
I was 14 - 16 then and thought Derry was wonderful!
I notice that no one has posted any pictures of that era, and don't see any names of the sailor's then.
One summer I actually helped Cooke Engineering Co. install radio equipment; I worked for them the whole summer, pulling cable, building the equipment frames, and other misc. jobs.
Would I be considered a civilian that worked at the station?
Course being only 14, I had my first girlfriend there and also caused some havoc with my Irish friends about the countryside. It was probably the most wonderful place my Dad's career took me to.

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Tuesday 04/01/2003 9:30:22am
Name: Tom Cerafice RM 58-61
E-Mail: t.cerafice@verizon.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Web Ring
Location: New Jersey
Comments: Received following e-mail don't know if it is true, but it hits the point. "When in England at a large conference Secretary of State Colin Powell was asked by the Archbishop of Canterbury if our plans for Iraq were just an example of empire building by George Bush. He answered by saying that over the years the United States has sent many of its fine young men and women into great peril to fight for freedom beyond our borders. The only amount of land we have ever asked for in return is enough to bury those that did not return".
It became very quiet in the room

Pray for our troops
Tom Cerafice

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Thursday 03/13/2003 9:11:20pm
Name: Russell (Russ) Forrest
E-Mail: ameridad2002@yahoo.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location:
Comments: I was stationed there from Jan 70 to Jun 71. Anyone who knows Mitch Mashburn or Charlie Reed, let me know.

Monday 03/10/2003 6:31:22pm
Name: Frank J. and Kathy Helms
E-Mail: frankjhelms@yahoo.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Friend
Location: Flint, MI 48507
Comments:

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Tuesday 03/04/2003 1:19:17pm
Name: Christal Bossert
E-Mail: christal.bossert@co.minidoka.id.usHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Friend
Location: Rupert, Idaho
Comments: I lived in Londonderry from 1971-1973. I was only 13-15 years old at that time and I did belong to the "Teen Club" and "Girl Scouts" that was on the base. If anyone remembers those days, this is just to say hi, and it was great to look at the pictures from that time. My name at that time was Christal Startin, and my dad was stationed there for 2 years. My parents names are Duane and Sharon Startin.

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Sunday 02/23/2003 3:31:51pm
Name: BJ TIERNAN
E-Mail: BERNARD.TIERNAN@NTLWORLD.COMHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: DERRY
Comments: ABOUT PATTY BORT'S INFO ON RYANAIR OUT
OF STANDSTEAD. THEY FLY DIRECT FROM THERE TO DERRY. NO SENSE IN GOING TO
DUBLIN 4 HOURS AWAY OR SHANNON 6 HOURS
AWAY UNLESS SITE SEEING. THERE IS ALSO
AN AVIS CAR RENTAL AT THE CITY OF DERRY
AIRPORT

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Thursday 02/13/2003 4:20:25pm
Name: Jim Shellhammer
E-Mail: coshell@offspringnet.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Comments: TE1 - AIRPAC Carriers 1952-56. TE A School SDIEGO 52-53, TTY Maint SDIEGO 1954-55. USS WASP CVA18 and USS ORISKANY CVA-34. GREAT WEB PAGE GUYS
ALL I got was sea duty. har har.

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Tuesday 02/11/2003 9:58:14pm
Name: Rick Stacy
E-Mail: RickAndEilish@aol.comHomepage Title: Cheap Airfares to London
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location:
Comments: Hurry, British Airways is offering "A Fare to Remember" which ends midnight February 13, 2003.
http://www.britishairways.com/epafare2remember
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*Sample Fares (One-way based on round-trip purchase)
----------------------------------------All US departure cities to London..............$99

Monday 02/10/2003 11:31:11am
Name: Patty Bort (wife of member Walt Bort)
E-Mail: WBPB352@aol.comHomepage Title: Reunion Travel to Derry
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location:
Comments: You might want to tell your members going on the Derry reunion, there is an airline out of London's Stanstead Airport called Ryanair, they are a no frills airline, they have regular flights into Dublin and Shannon and much, much cheaper than Air Lingus.

If they fly into Heathrow/Gatwick, they could catch the train to London Stanstead.

Hope this helps.

Regards,

Patty Bort

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Saturday 02/08/2003 6:11:12pm
Name: Tom Chirhart
E-Mail: sparks@codepoets.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Stafford, VA
Comments: Found the website via google.com, first hit. I have an original NCS Londonderry coffee cup and would like to trade it for an original 1960's/70's vintage unit patch. I can't drink coffee anymore but I'd sure like to put a patch next to the other NAVCOMMSTA patches in my collection. Anyone have an NCS shoulder tab? I also have a NCS Spain coffee cup that I'd trade for other NCS patches. Thanks, Tom (RMC Ret)

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Thursday 02/06/2003 4:25:39pm
Name: Keven Land
E-Mail: caoimhin@racc2000.comHomepage Title: Flights to Derry for the Reunion
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location:
Comments: I used this site (www.destina.ca/cgi-bin/destina/custmgt/cm_language_selection.jsp) to purchase my tickets from Pellston, MI (PLN) to Toronto (YYZ). The price is in Canadian Dollars (Divide by $1.50 to get approximnate USDollar price.) I also found if you put in early hours for departing times and returning times (Like 6 A.M. most of the time) you have better luck finding the right flight faster. Depending on when the company charges your account for the tickets, you get the going exchange rate for that day.

I then used this site (www.cheaptickets.com/trs/cheaptickets/flight_services/fare_grouped_search.xsl) to purchase my tickets from Toronto (YYZ) to Manchester, England (MAN) and I also used this site for my Manchester (MAN } to Londonderry (LDY). The 1st time I checked this site I didn't come across the bargain price, as I had in the departing time window (evening), and the departure time from Toronto was 3:00 P.M. The next time I visited the site, I used (Afternoon) in the departing window and up popped this bargain of $297.35 per person R/T. So you need to try Morning, Afternoon and Evening in the departing and returning window so you don't miss any good bargains. When I purchased the tickets for Londonderry (LDY) I used the weekend dates, (Example July 26th is a Sat. and Aug 10th is a Sun.) If you fly on the weekend over in Europe you fly cheaper, where as if you fly on the weekend in the U.S. you usually pay more. My Brother-in-law who lives in Sheffield, England gave me that tip. You learn something every day.

This is a pretty good site (4airlines.com/affiliates.html?AID=1515284&PID=779711) also. It just takes patience when looking for the great rates.

Any questions, feel free to contact me.
Best Regards: Keven Land

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Thursday 02/06/2003 1:57:31pm
Name: Mrs. Katrina Cassidy
E-Mail: cassidys1@ntlworld.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Derry, Northern Ireland
Comments: I am looking for an E-mail address, or other contact address, for a Mr. Robert "Bob" Peters, who was a member at the Communications base in Derry in 1976.

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Wednesday 02/05/2003 7:51:17pm
Name: Tina Henderson
E-Mail: tina@ventur.netHomepage Title: Dave Rosenow Memorial
Homepage URL: http://www.greatoldbaldone.comReferred By: E-Mail
Location: Newport News, VA
Comments: I am interested in finding people who knew my dad, Dave Rosenow. As some of you may know, he passed away on January 26, 2003, from a massive heart attack. I am very lost without him and would love to talk with people who knew him. I have even been in contact with someone who gave me a snoopy when I was 12 days old. Please email me if you would like to tell me about your days with "Rosy".

Tuesday 02/04/2003 3:55:47pm
Name: Gary Slater
E-Mail: gary.slater@ukonline.co.ukHomepage Title:
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Location: Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Comments: I was delighted to find your web site after seeing an article in the Derry Journal, a local newspaper. I have visited the site on several occasions and hope that through the site and perhaps with your members help I might be able to find someone. I'm looking for Joe Cannes Black, or maybe Joe G. Black, who was stationed in Londonderry circa 1964-1965. He possibly was RM1 First Class Petty Officer. He may be pictured in one of the photos posted on the web site by Roy Spencer. He is also named in Christmas Card listings from that time frame, copies of which are also posted on your web site. If you could provide me with any information, I would be very grateful. Perhaps you might have a photograph or details of where he might be located or maybe you could let me know of any official channels that could help. I currently live in Londonderry, E-mail gary.slater@ukonline.co.uk I hope you will reply. Yours sincerely, Gary Slater

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Tuesday 02/04/2003 2:48:51pm
Name: Manus Bradley
E-Mail: polbradley@aol.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Friend
Location: Tyrone
Comments: Went to Waterside Boys School and was great friends with an American boy called David Sheiks (not sure about the spelling) whose Dad worked at the Base. Just wondering where David is now and how he is doing. He was there in the mid seventies. If he would like to get in touch I'd love to hear from him. Very nice to hear so many warm memories of Derry.

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Tuesday 02/04/2003 10:19:55am
Name: Air Travel Hints for Derry Reunion
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Comments: A representative at Aer Lingus advised me that the BEST rates they offer are available from their internet website at: www.aerlingus.com and she noted that those rates are even better than any group rates they offer. Aer Lingus flies into Dublin, Shannon, and Cork. Gateway cities from the U.S. are: JFK in New York, Boston, Baltimore, Chicago, and Los Angeles. I understand that Derry is less than a 3-hour drive from Dublin, the closest city to Derry that Aer Lingus flies into.

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Tuesday 02/04/2003 0:26:22am
Name: Jean Kenyon (Canning)
E-Mail: ginnyusa@hotmail.comHomepage Title:
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Tuesday 01/28/2003 4:59:00pm
Name: Arthur Waterbury
E-Mail: awaterbu@nycap.rr.comHomepage Title:
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Location: Albany/Schenectady N.Y.
Comments: Hi: Just got a computer, or I would have
been a member of this site long ago. It
was a Xmas present from my son who was
born in Derry 8 Jan 58. Juliette my wife of 47 yrs., and I were stationed in Derry 56 to 58. Also served at Thurso Navradsta, 69 to 71, was Chief in Charge circuit control in Thurso.
But my favorite place of my 20 odd years of naval service was Londonderry.
My Mom's name was Kiernan, so I believe I'm mostly Irish. Anyone remembers me,
drop an e-mail my way. Love ya all
shipmates..... Art Waterbury RMC ret...

Wednesday 01/22/2003 1:02:26pm
Name: Michael Cairns
E-Mail: mtc1950@hotmail.comHomepage Title:
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Location: Waterside, Derry
Comments: I was delighted to discover the existence of the Clooney Base website. I have been trying for years to find my friend and wedding groomsman Michael Power, who was an RM on the base in 1971. Maybe now I will find him.

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Friday 01/17/2003 2:26:16pm
Name: Fred Shaw
E-Mail: flshaw@bellsouth.netHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Boca Raton, Florida
Comments: My Seabee dad, CPO Fred Shaw, was stationed at Derry from 54--56. I was 15 when we moved there, and we (Gert, our Mom, and brothers Mike and Tom) lived in a converted Quonset Hut on the base. I played on the base soccer team with ? Becker, Wayne Fryman, Jim Moffat, Pat Dougherty, Jimmy Devlin, and others. Remember fondly the fish-and-chip runs every Friday. Also have not-so-fond memories of attending St. Columb's College. My Dad passed away in '64, and Mom passed in 2001. Wish all of you a Happy and Prosperous 2003.

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Tuesday 01/14/2003 3:41:28pm
Name: Jim Henderson
E-Mail: derryvon@aol.comHomepage Title:
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Location: Houston, Texas
Comments: www.kenny-tours.com
Good place to check for fare to Ireland this summer.

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Monday 01/13/2003 1:20:33pm
Name: John Rowland
E-Mail: jjdrowland@aol.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Friend
Location: Derbyshire, England
Comments: John Rowland was the Civilian Soccer Coach of the Navcommsta Londonderry Base Soccer Team from 1969 to 1972.

John now lives in England, and can be reached at the above e-mail address, or at:
4 Bradshaw Croft,
Belper, Derbyshire, England DE56 2TX
Phone: 01773826427

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Saturday 01/11/2003 11:31:33am
Name: Ron Hoch
E-Mail: jarhoch@sssnet.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Canal Fulton, Ohio
Comments: Steve Finckel, please give me a call. I am also looking for Jack McDermott; E-mail me, please!

Friday 01/10/2003 9:02:30am
Name: Clyde T.Barts 57-59
E-Mail: ctbarts@cs.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: LAS VEGAS NEVADA
Comments: Wishing you all a very good year. Any one out there from the '57-'59 time frame drop me an E-mail and brighten my day.

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Tuesday 01/07/2003 9:52:18am
Name: Sean Rowe
E-Mail: sam.rowe@btinternet.comHomepage Title:
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Location: Derry
Comments: Kitty & Richard,
Looking forward to seing you guys this summer.
Love,
Nina & Sean

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Wednesday 01/01/2003 6:30:06pm
Name: William H. (Wild Bill)(Arky) Erwin
E-Mail: arkybill@ctvea.netHomepage Title: Arkybills Place
Homepage URL: http://www.arkybill.com (under construction)Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Alabama
Comments: Remember a lot of you guys. 'Derry is fond in my memories, having wed a fine young lass from there, and since divorced, but my love for all family and friends remains the same. Wish I could be there for the reunion, however circumstances prevent. We all know how that is. Best to all.
Bill

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Sunday 12/22/2002 4:41:47pm
Name: The Hess's
E-Mail: pehess93@earthlink.netHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Florida
Comments: Dear Friends:

We wish you all a very Blessed Christmas and a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year.

Al and Betty

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Saturday 12/21/2002 8:13:09pm
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Comments: Wishing you all a Blessed Christmas in HIS love. Rich & Kitty Williams.

Saturday 12/21/2002 7:26:54pm
Name: Mike Quinn
E-Mail: etldoret@tqci.netHomepage Title:
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Location: Lexington Park, MD
Comments: For all the old salts!!!!!!!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
or what ever you celebrate.
Mike and Anne
The Night Before Xmas and All Is Secure

T'WAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS,
HE LIVED ALL ALONE,
IN A ONE BEDROOM HOUSE MADE OF
PLASTER AND STONE.

I HAD COME DOWN THE CHIMNEY
WITH PRESENTS TO GIVE,
AND TO SEE JUST WHO
IN THIS HOME DID LIVE

I LOOKED ALL ABOUT,
A STRANGE SIGHT I DID SEE,
NO TINSEL, NO PRESENTS,
NOT EVEN A TREE.

NO STOCKING BY MANTLE,
JUST BOOTS FILLED WITH SAND,
AND ON THE WALL PICTURES
OF FAR DISTANT LANDS.

WITH MEDALS AND BADGES,
AWARD OF ALL KINDS,
A SOBERING THOUGHT
CAME TO MY MIND.

FOR THIS HOUSE WAS DIFFERENT
SO DARK AND SO DREARY,
THE HOME OF A SOLDIER,
NOW I COULD SEE CLEARLY.

THE SOLDIER LAY SLEEPING,
SILENT, ALONE,
CURLED UP ON THE FLOOR
IN THIS ONE BEDROOM HOME.

THE FACE WAS SO GENTLE,
THE ROOM IN SUCH DISORDER,
NOT HOW I PICTURED
A UNITED STATES SOLDIER.

WAS THIS THE HERO
OF WHOM I'D JUST READ:
CURLED UP ON A PONCHO,
THE FLOOR FOR A BED?

I REALIZED THE FAMILIES
THAT I SAW THIS NIGHT,
OWED THEIR LIVES TO THESE SOLDIERS
WHO WERE WILLING TO FIGHT.

SOON ROUND THE WORLD,
THE CHILDREN WOULD PLAY,
AND GROWNUPS WOULD CELEBRATE
A BRIGHT CHRISTMAS DAY.

THEY ALL ENJOYED FREEDOM
EACH MONTH OF THE YEAR,
BECAUSE OF THE SOLDIERS,
LIKE THE ONE LYING HERE.

I COULDN'T HELP WONDER
HOW MANY LAY ALONE,
ON A COLD CHRISTMAS EVE
IN A LAND FAR FROM HOME.

THE VERY THOUGHT
BROUGHT A TEAR TO MY EYE,
I DROPPED TO MY KNEES
AND STARTED TO CRY.

THE SOLDIER AWAKENED
AND I HEARD A ROUGH VOICE,
"SANTA DON'T CRY,
THIS LIFE IS MY CHOICE;

I FIGHT FOR FREEDOM,
I DON'T ASK FOR MORE,
MY LIFE IS MY GOD,
MY COUNTRY, MY CORPS."

THE SOLDIER ROLLED OVER
AND SOON DRIFTED TO SLEEP,
I COULDN'T CONTROL IT,
I CONTINUED TO WEEP.

I KEPT WATCH FOR HOURS,
SO SILENT AND STILL,
AND WE BOTH SHIVERED
FROM THE COLD EVENING'S CHILL.

I DIDN'T WANT TO LEAVE
ON THAT COLD, DARK, NIGHT,
THIS GUARDIAN OF HONOR
SO WILLING TO FIGHT.

THEN THE SOLDIER ROLLED OVER,
WITH A VOICE SOFT AND PURE,
WHISPERED, "CARRY ON SANTA,
IT'S CHRISTMAS DAY, ALL IS SECURE."

ONE LOOK AT MY WATCH,
AND I KNEW HE WAS RIGHT.
"MERRY CHRISTMAS MY FRIEND,
AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT."

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Friday 12/20/2002 7:19:39am
Name: Trenton Williams
E-Mail: Trentondw7@netscape.netHomepage Title:
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Location: Levittown, PA
Comments: Just wanted to wish all of you a merry Christmas and a happy New Year from Dorothy and my family. We are looking forward to retirement from the FCC in just a few more days, (Dec. 30th) and then we will hit the road in the old motor home. Hope to see a whole bunch of you at the reunion.

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Monday 12/16/2002 0:52:46am
Name: Bob Littin
E-Mail: blittin@adelphia.netHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Comments: Found the web site a few months ago, but just began reading the threads...memories is right! ET from
'67-'69...rcvrs for a year, then Dungiven.

Remember The Den, great trips throughout the country disguised as basketball players....some 'tomatoes', eh Rick?..:) Go thru the Porta Bella gate with a 50cal mg pointed at you...
playing the Check national team at a police barracks across the border.

We were Scamp's adoptive family for the time we lived on base...the dog was a reincarnated leprachon...I swear!
He didn't like the base XO ...I remember the day (spring) he releived himself on the XO's leather jacket that lay behind the backstop of the ball field.

For my last few monts on base, my room-mate was the fellow from the USS Pueblo, but don't remember his name. He was pretty quiet...but what they had gone thru, it didn't surprise me.

Anyone remember Ray Gilstrap?

Anyone remember the IRA threat to a remote power station? They armed us and we maintained a vigil on the top of this mountain aka hill...nothing but fog and sheep...would never have survied in Vietnam...

Would love to make the reunion, but decided to start a second family about 10 yrs ago...have an 11 year old daughter who commands most of my time...and the reason I still work, albeit, at home. My son is an HMC, about to go LDO, and is a Navy SEAL.

Safe and happy holidays to all!!

Bob

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Wednesday 12/11/2002 11:03:13pm
Name: Tom and Geri Cerafice
E-Mail: tacera@optonline.netHomepage Title:
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Location: Manalapan New Jersey
Comments: We want to wish everyone a joyous and happy holiday season....

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Sunday 12/08/2002 8:40:58pm
Name: Ed Knoll
E-Mail: eknoll@saber.netHomepage Title:
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Comments: Hi everyone. I'm still looking for anyone who may know the circumstances or conditions of the death of Rod Huffman, RM2, served with me in Derry from 1956 to 1958. Thanks

Saturday 12/07/2002 9:46:05am
Name: Susie Reed
E-Mail: jwana@citlink.netHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Princeton, WV
Comments: Just accidently ran across this site on a very cold and snowy day. We were stationed there June 69 - June 73. My twins were born there. It was our first base after Larry returned from 'Nam. Larry was a SM2 and retired SMCM. He died on December 22,'00. I remember our times in 'Derry so very fondly. What a great site!

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Wednesday 11/27/2002 9:24:04pm
Name: rich&kitty williams
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Comments: wishing you all a wonderful Thanksgiving

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Monday 11/25/2002 8:44:36am
Name: KEITH NELSON
E-Mail: KNELSON7@TAMPABAY.RR.COMHomepage Title:
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Location: TAMPA BAY (BRANDON) FL.
Comments: I WAS IN 'DERRY FEB 70 TO MAY 73. I WORKED TECH CONTROL. YES! I REMEMBER MY BOTHER-IN-LAW 'WOP' CHENDORIAN AND MYSELF AND A FEW OTHERS PUT THE BULLET HOLES ON CAPTIAN ASHURST'S CAR WHEN WE PICKED IT UP FOR HIM. IT WAS 'WOPS' IDEA. I ALSO REMEMBER THE VW THAT WAS BLOWN UP. READING SOME OF THESE ENTRIES BRINGS BACK A LOT OF MEMORIES. SAW BUD ERICKSON IN CHELTHAM, MARYLAND, AFTER LEAVING DERRY WHILE I WAS IN COMSYSTECH SCHOOL. I HEARD HE HAD SOME MEDICAL PROBLEMS, BUT NOTHING MORE SINCE. HOPE HE IS FINE. IN CLOSING, I HOPE TO SEE A LOT OF YOU AT THE REUNION. I WASN'T GOING TO GO AT FIRST, BUT MY WIFE AND I ARE GOING TO GO AND CONTINUE ON TO ITALY TO SEE OUR SON, DAUGHTER-IN-LAW, AND GRAND KIDS THAT WE HAVEN'T SEEN SINCE MARCH.

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Monday 11/04/2002 4:16:24pm
Name: Dale Gilkey
E-Mail: d-p3@attbi.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Pleasanton, California
Comments: We (my wife Priscilla and I) were plan-
ning a trip to Ireland and came across
this site. It is great.

We visited Ireland this year, from
September 21 to October 7. We did
get up to Derry and got to see how
different it is now.

We visited with Ted Malcor and his
wife Sandra, and her sister Elaine
(from the Navy Exchange). We had
drinks with them at Beech Hill House
Hotel. We talked about old times
for about 2 hours and had a great
time.

When I was stationed there, we lived
at Beech Hill House, as did many others
over the years. We took alot of pic-
tures of the place if anyone is inter-
ested in them. The place is real nice
inside now.

Does anyone know anything about the
following people: Harvey Waugaman, Paul
White, Kim Kaminski, and I know these
two are divorced - Tom Oakley and Rita
Oakley. If someone has contact with
these people we would like to know.

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Tuesday 10/22/2002 8:24:56am
Name: BJ TIERNAN
E-Mail: BERNARD.TIERNAN@NTLWORLD.COMHomepage Title:
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Location: DERRY
Comments: SIGNING ON TO INFORM EVERYONE OF THE SAD
LOSS OF GEORGE O'DONNELL. HE PASSED AWAY
YESTERDAY 10/21/02 AT HIS HOME. ANYONE
WISHING TO SEND A SYMPATHY CARD THE ADDRESS IS
THE O'DONNELL FAMILY
6 BENEVENAGH GARDENS
CREGGAN ESTATE
DERRY N IRELAND

Sunday 10/06/2002 11:10:42pm
Name: Christopher T. Hicks
E-Mail: cthicks52@hotmail.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Clooney - The Waterside base!
Comments: Found Stretch - thanks to the alumni listing! Look forward to seeing all next year in July 2003!

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Sunday 10/06/2002 11:55:58am
Name: Trudy Scott Horridge
E-Mail: atrubear@hotmail.comHomepage Title:
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Comments: I have really enjoyed walking back through time. This website is wonderfully done. It brought some sadness seeing those who have left this earth. It shows what wonderful people served and are still serving. Thank you for allowing me to walk through memory lane.

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Wednesday 10/02/2002 11:58:03pm
Name: Christopher T. Hicks
E-Mail: cthicks52@hotmail.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: the Waterside base.
Comments: Stationed in Derry from Nov 70 to Jan 72. Married Caroline Ward from Creggan. Lived in Ardmore for most of the time. Would love to hear from "Stretch" and Floyd Sims.

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Tuesday 10/01/2002 10:35:39am
Name: jeff sanderson
E-Mail: j.sanderson@providencesearchgroup.comHomepage Title:
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Location: charlotte,nc
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Sunday 09/08/2002 5:58:07pm
Name: Mike Quinn
E-Mail: etldoret@tqci.netHomepage Title:
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Location: Maryland
Comments: Just returned from another memorable trip to the OLE Sod. Anne and I had a wonderful time with our son Michael and Granddaughter, Chelsie. Her first time, but now wants to live in Derry, "Papa, I want to live here, can Mommy and I live here and you and Meme come visit!" Looking forward to the reunion, have to get my reservations in, as they came after we left and date expired after we returned.
LCDR(RET) Gregory - remember you well. Met RM1(C) Chendorain in Philly in 75 when my ship was in drydock at the old Navy Yard, still as crazy as ever.
Met with Danny Carlin while we were there - health is not good but still for the "Yanks" as ever. I pray he will last till the reunion.
The locals are anticipating the reunion with great flair. It will be the highlight of the summer to most. The city has changed but had a bomb scare on the Craigavon Bridge the day we left - had to take the new bridge to get to the airport on time.
Already making plans for next year's reunion. Big John Flynn says he will be there too!!

Thursday 09/05/2002 7:37:24am
Name: Al Hess
E-Mail: hess-lderry@hotmail.comHomepage Title: George O'Donnell (Gate Guard)
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Location: Londonderry, N. Ireland
Comments: Just to let you all know that George O'Donnell the former gate guard at USNavCommSta Londonderry, has been admitted to Altnagelvin Hospital in Derry and is quite ill. This information was received from his son-in-law last week. All get well wishes should be forwarded to the hospital.

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Wednesday 09/04/2002 8:57:06pm
Name: McCaulley, dennis H.
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Comments: Beannachtai Dia Duit. Grand to see George O'Donnels foto on the net. Hope your doing your bit in Grand style George and have a few jars for me until I get there. All the Best to All. Slan leat. D. McCaulley Piper, Royal Canadian Legion Pipe Band Vancouver, BC Canada.

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Saturday 08/24/2002 2:37:02am
Name: LCDR ROBERT (BOB) GREGORY
E-Mail: rhgusn@bellsouth.netHomepage Title:
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Location: NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
Comments: I was Communications Officer in Derry from Jan 72 to May 73 and had a great time there. There were ten officers and 230 sailors in the Comm Department. RMCM Bondi was the leading chief.

There was a great group of young warrant officers there. Bud Erickson and Kurt Von Gehr come to mind, and I'm sure I could remember others given a little time for my geezer brain to kick in.

I did a lot of photography when there was some spare time and taught a class in photography and darkroom work.

We supported a major NATO naval exercise in the MED from Derry. I organized a major "dog and pony show" briefing on the exercise for everyone in the Comm Department. It was done twice in the base theater so that everyone could attend. Knowing what was going on and why made a big difference, and NST did an outstanding job. We got "attaboys" from all over.

Does anyone remember the Volkswagen that the Brits fried on the base? Some local friends had parked their car in front of the Transmitter Site OIC's quarters and left in another car. The CDO spotted the car with a covered package in the back seat. It looked like it could be a bomb! He called the Brits, and they agreed. A soldier ran up to the car and broke out a window with the butt of his rifle. Then another soldier ran to the car and tossed an inciendiery charge in. Fried car! The Captain, LTJG Lou Loria (CAMS Officer) and I were in Naples at the time for a conference. When we checked in with Tech Control to see if anything was going on, that's what we found out. The XO, CDR Chet Murphy, had his hands full sorting all that out!

Does anyone remember "Wop" Chendorain and some other First Class Petty Officers sticking bullet hole decals all over Captain Ashurst's Navy car and putting a front tag on it that read, "Mafia Staff Car - Keepa You Hands Off?" The Captain got a kick out of it and left the bullet holes on until the Brits stopped his car to investigate because they thought the IRA had shot it up!

WO Bud Erickson ran a slave auction for Navy Relief and "sold" as many officers and senior petty officers as possible to raise money. CDR Murphy and I wound up as golf caddies for a couple of First Class Petty Officers. Of course it rained the whole time we were on the course. I have a picture of CDR Murphy looking dejected with his golf umbrella turned inside out by the wind.

I woke up on one Sunday morning and got ready to go to church at the base chapel (Remember we had a rent-a-preacher, Rev. Gordon Anderson, and a rent-a-priest?). I lived on Blackburn Crescent behind the base. When I went out to my car, it wasn't there. The UDF had barricaded the Irish Street Estates to get back at the Brits for allowing the IRA to have barricades in the Bogside. I called tech control on my radio and the MAA jeep came over for me. We found my car in a barricade along with a nice new Ulster Bus and some other vehicles. I found out where the UDF's HQ was ('Turned out it was in a day care and kindergarten building--ironic!) and had to do some heavy talking to make them release my car.

The car was a '63 Anglia with a little engine just about powerful enough to run a blender. But it got me around on some beautiful drives in County Donegal, especially to the dunes at Tulla Bay. The clutch master cylinder went out down in the Republic. I found a Ford shop and the guy there rebuilt the master cylinder for a parts and labor charge of 90P!
Yeah, I guess those WERE the good old days!

Bob Gregory
LCDR USN Ret

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Monday 08/05/2002 4:17:49pm
Name: Bruce Worth
E-Mail: bwbw@TCAEXPRESS.NETHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Hartley, Ia
Comments: Great job Sully. This sure brings back a lot of old memories. After leaving Derry in 65 I ended up in RVN for six months, then to Norfolk, Va., aboard the Northampton, from there to Sub base at Groton, Ct. Re-upped and ended up back in RVN fOR 13 months, finished up in 71 aboard USS Forrest Royal, at Jacksonville, Fla. Saw Kelly a couple of times in Norfolk, also Pete Pryor. Will see if I can make the 2003 reunion. Take care all, e-mail anytime.

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Friday 07/26/2002 12:21:05am
Name: Rick Cavazos
E-Mail: McAllen, Tx.Homepage Title:
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Comments: Just a quickie on a current topic, Sampson Hall. During the 92 reunion, we were allowed to visit our old base, (service members only due to security concerns at the time, no spouses). The British that were currently at the base had basically little idea of what had been what when we were there...so we gave them a little run-down as we went around the whole base. They had changed some things around and there were additions/extensions visible. When we got to the gym...where I and many of us lived almost everyday of our tours..bowling, b-ball, smokers, dances, balls, etc.....I was really surprised in how good a shape it had been maintained. It was just as good as when we were there. Maybe a little better. Apparently, they used it for special events....and the old base logo in the middle of the gym floor looked like new. They had a hugh, silk parachute as an overhead ceiling. I gave them the run-down on Lt. Sampson and what had happened, thus the name. I had been the plate umpire at the sofball game that day and like everyone else couldn't beleive what happened shortly after. Unfortunately, I do not remember if we saw a plaque commemorating the Lt. or not .... his name on the exterior (Sampson Hall) remained. Hopefully, they continued to take good care of it...my sense was that they considered it a special building and that they would.......take care, cul ar.

Sunday 07/14/2002 9:24:36pm
Name: Terry L. Yarnell
E-Mail: Goofytly@aiol.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Friend
Location: Modesto California
Comments: Trying to locate an old friend for my wifes sister. My wife is Derval (Mullin) Yarnell, Her family lived at 21 Edenmore Street in Derry. Her sister, Helen (Mullin) Pryor, who now lives in the Chigago Ill area is trying to locate an old friend from Derry. Her name was Pat Forintini. Now sure if she is married and changed name. If anyone has any information on Pat Forintini, please contact us as soon as possible. Thank you !

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Monday 06/17/2002 8:54:57pm
Name: Chris &Elizabeth Baker
E-Mail: ccjbak@aol.comHomepage Title:
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Comments: Looking for a Mary Ann Peterson. She was our neighbour above us when we lived on Pump Street in Derry 1968. Would love to hear from her.

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Saturday 06/15/2002 10:10:43am
Name: KEN CONTE, DM
E-Mail: KKSMC@aol.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: EWING, N.J. 08638
Comments: Served proudly at NCS DERRY from 2/69 thru 6/70. I was the draftsman who worked in the EMO office just before you entered the CRYPTO room in the main comm center with ETCM FLYNN, WO HANSON, and YN LANCE CRAMER.
Some of you may remember I was the manager of the 2-lane bowling alley located above the gym along with my wife and our pet dog 'POOKIE'.
It has been GREAT finding this excellent website and bringing back many fantastic memories of my time there.
Lived @ #53 WOODBURNE Rd. in WOODBURNE PARK, just behind the base and would walk to and from the base after hopping over the fence at the rear gate with the cows in the field stareing curiously.
THANK YOU all for the opportunity to recall fond memories of the more simpler times in life.

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Friday 06/14/2002 8:29:01pm
Name: Robert E Lawrence
E-Mail: law492@att.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Friend
Location: Pensacola, Fl
Comments: Was in Londonderry around June 63 until
Jun 67 Worked in Crypto with Lt Youtter?
and with RMC Clyde Copper. Its been a long time.

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Tuesday 06/11/2002 8:09:15pm
Name: Ed Knoll
E-Mail: eknoll@saber.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location:
Comments: If anyone knows when and how Rod Huffman RM2, 1956/1959, died and what his Derry Bride's name was? We were close and I lost him. I know he was from Minneapolis. And I've been looking for him for years.
Thank you.

Monday 06/10/2002 1:56:51pm
Name: Rick Cavazos
E-Mail: israel.cavazos@twc.state.tx.usHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: McAllen, Texas
Comments: From the Banks of the Rio Grande (Ridge Running) to the Banks of the Foyle and have returned. Too good. If you are going in 03...you better start training and conditioning for various key survival skills.... like now. I know they were only hills before, but they're more like mountains at our age. So you need mountain training, weather training and pub endurance training as a minimum. Bring plenty of pesetas/dineros and Pesos Americanos (dolares). Derry just keeps impressing with their growth and improvements...yet the populace still maintains that down home, got time, smile on face attitude. It was a great break....saw all our family (McCool Clan) and many friends from the past. Visited the cemetary on the hill to clean and put up flowers for our family. What a great view of Derry from there. Had a mini-reunion with the "1977 Navy Base soccer team" members from Derry at the Village Inn, as it has been 25 years since we were the last of all the Navy Base soccer teams to play in Derry. Does not seem that long. The memories are vivid and they asked for all of you that were part of the group and are hoping to see more of us in 03. Mailies Bluebell bar is still good to go and continues to be my favorite survival pit. And to top it off...Ireland is in the World Cup...the whole place was going bonkers, especially when Roy Keane...the Irish captain, got sent home. WOW! What a build-up...could never have gotten that at home. Anyway it was just great....soooo, hasta lumbago.... cul........

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Monday 06/03/2002 4:17:46pm
Name: John Alden Barker
E-Mail: johnbarker@ireland.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: E-Mail
Location: Virginia Beach, Virgina USA
Comments: Derry from 1968>1970
Then Wife Diann
Daughter Angela born Jan 5, 1969

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Thursday 05/23/2002 2:09:26pm
Name: Trenton Williams (Willie)
E-Mail: trentondw7@netscape.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Levittown, PA
Comments: I wll attend the reunion in -03. Can one of you who lives in or near Derry tell me how to find a good place to live about 3-4 months out of the year? Wife and I plan on buying a place eventually.

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Thursday 05/23/2002 10:21:36am
Name: Stanley
E-Mail: roge5301@bellsouth.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: E-Mail
Location: Tifton, Georgia
Comments: Hello,
Just wanted to say that the "leave a message/contact me" portion of this site works well. RM Don Maxwell e-mailed me last night and really brought back some fond, if bleary, memories of my time at NCS Londonderry.
Stan

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Wednesday 05/15/2002 8:45:11pm
Name: Phil Fusilier
E-Mail: dchief@sectionb.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Comments: If you're on this web site, it means you have fond memories of your tour(s) of duty in Derry, and probably have some fond memories of other duty stations and shipmates you served with. If you're looking for a way to contact other current and former Navy, Marine, and Coast Guard members, and a way to continue supporting your Navy, and serving your country and community; consider joining the Fleet Reserve Association. Any current or former member of the sea services can join. Go to the FRA website for details. You'll probably find an FRA Branch near you. Come aboard, shipmates!

Wednesday 05/15/2002 1:15:54pm
Name: Sid Arnold
E-Mail: sidarnold@earthlink.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: 611 24Th St, Butner, North Carolina, USA
Comments: Stationed at NAVCOMMSTA LONDONDERRY, Northern Ireleand from November 1968 to November 1970. Assigned to the Communications (Message) Center. Hobby: Square Dancing. Taught several classes while there, on-base and off-base. Returned in 2000 for a reunion with several Irish friends and square dancers whom I had taught. The Irish are great people!

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Thursday 05/09/2002 5:10:18pm
Name: Paddy Duddy
E-Mail: paddy@bigcranium.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
Comments: When I was a small boy and my parents told me stories about 'the yankee camp' I assumed they worked for an American baseball team. I now know better. I will be attending the reunion with my father, John Duddy next year. See you then.

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Wednesday 05/08/2002 5:36:35am
Name: Cristiana
E-Mail: cristianazar@libero.itHomepage Title: Hi!
Homepage URL: http://what's the crack???Referred By: Friend
Location: Italy
Comments: Eh eh ...I miss u..Northern Ireland!

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Monday 05/06/2002 1:22:45am
Name: Dane Judd
E-Mail: dsjudd@entelchile.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: E-Mail
Location: Valparaíso, Chile
Comments: Finally waded through the 53 pages of entries (don´t we do pigeon-post anymore?) and was pleasantly surprised to find many names that jogged the (failing) memory. Sent a few msgs and received some warm replies from Cavasos and Malone. (By the way, Jack is now some state senator or some other high mucky-muck in New Hampshire, I believe. Always knew he was destined for some political greatness!!)

By reading all of these posts, I am slowly recalling my time in Londonderry and placing faces with the names that I have come across. My memory of Diego Garcia and San Diego (before Londonderry) is very clear. I do not understand why I cannot remember more about my tour in ´Derry', it´s as if I passed a year in a daze. But, thanks to this site, I am remembering more each day.

And, Rick, I NEVER played on the soccer team! Rick explained to me off-list that the photo in question was taken at a party before the start of the following season. Since I was there, they included me in the photo but I was NOT a part of the championship soccer team, having reported for duty 5 July 1976.

Have a good trip in Londonderry, Rick. I am thinking about going there in 2003 since the Little Witch is bugging me to take her on a trip soon.

KK Dane (MAN!! It´s a lot of years since I have signed off in that manner!!
Since VQ-4, 1977 - 1980!)

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Friday 05/03/2002 5:18:22pm
Name: Rick Cavazos
E-Mail: israel.cavazos@twc.state.tx.usHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: McAllen, Tx.
Comments: Hey..."The Great Dane" has spoken..or Dane the Great. WOW! That is the type of entry that just "tweaks me up" a khz or two. Tells it like it wuz. Between us "ol' boys" I'm not surprised Dane doesn't remember what team he was playing on. Stay cool now...just talking trash. Anyway, I'm off to Derry Tuesday, wife already there... on our annual trip to Derry and will be there into early June. I am ready!!... Just good practice for 2003.... Hope to see some other visitors while there...and will visit the ones that reside there. Does anyone know where Robert "Bob" Dunbar may be. Last I heard he was in the Norfolk/Va. Beach area. Wud appreciate a heads-up if you know. All the best and tks for the entry Dane...I enjoyed it.......Rick

Friday 05/03/2002 1:46:26am
Name: Dane S. Judd
E-Mail: dsjudd@entelchile.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Valparaíso, Chile
Comments: Found the site tonight thanks to Ted Nevels and an announcement in Shift Colors. Brought back the proverbial thousands of memories. Unfortunately, I remember two things about NI: (1) I slept late one day and almost missed summer, and (2) I did not take advantage of my time there to really know NI and its people. I don´t remember what I did during that year apart from standing 2-2-2-80!! (And a couple of local lasses who are stored in special places in my heart!!)
Saw Jack Malone´s msg in the Guest Book and am amazed by his memory. I looked at Rick Cavasos´ pictures and did not recognize myself but Jack did and remembered my name! However, either I have Alzheimer´s or Rick does because I never played on the soccer team. I suspect that the photo was for the softball championship. How do I know this? After trying out for the soccer team, the civilian coach set up a "practice" game with a local Saturday league club and assured all of us that we would all play, being only a "practice" game. Going into the second half down 2-0, he said he was not going to put me in. Extremely angry, I went to the club and swore that I would not play soccer for the team, forgetting that I had been on watch and was to return to the Comm Center after the game. Ron Burrel came looking for me and only then did I (honestly!!) realize my error, He never put me on the pad for that and that has remained on my mind. Thus, I am certain it is a photo of the softball championship.
In any case, it has been a great five hours (!!) looking at pictures and reading the msgs from my ol´ playmates. One must remember that many of us were together not only in ´derry but also on The Rock such as: Norm Surko (RIP), Cavasos, Joslyn, Jack Malone, Steve (Purple Skivs) Mertz, etc...
I left ´derry in July of ´77 and went to VQ-4 where Mark Stratton and "Paddy Mac" McNamara later arrived. We had a great time. After that tour I changed rates to AW and shortly thereafter received a commission and spent time in Surface and SpecWar before retiring in 1997.
I still fondly remember my time in NI and the people - both on and off the base. May just try to make this reunion in 2003 depending upon the details.

Dane Judd
RM3 while in Londonderry, 1976 - 1977

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Thursday 05/02/2002 9:17:06pm
Name: Phil Fusilier
E-Mail: chief@sectionb.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Comments: Anyone have info on location of HM Frank "Doc" Scotchlas who was stationed in Derry 70-72 time frame. Please contact me or Alan "Mac" McKeithan via our email addresses.

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Thursday 05/02/2002 7:41:05pm
Name: George Frazier
E-Mail: fraziers1022@aol.comHomepage Title: RM
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Web Ring
Location:
Comments: At Derry 1951-1953. I would like to hear from anyone I might know during that time.

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Tuesday 04/30/2002 12:09:50am
Name: J. Patrick Wood (Pat Wood) (Woody)
E-Mail: jwood6@wi.rr.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: E-Mail
Location: Burlington, Wisconsin
Comments: Thanks for a great website. Brings back a flood of memories.
I was an ET stationed in Derry from 11/69 to 6/71. Had a great tour, and partied way-to-much causing me to be late for morning muster in the TTY shop on many occasions. I think RMCS Ellision ran the shop and all maintenance, with RMC Shea in charge of the ET shop back in Crypto.
I was responsible for maintaining the AN/FGC-73 High-Speed Tape Routing System in the Fleet/Message Center. This was the system that would read a multi-addressed tape, then send it to individual "burpees" at about 800 WPM. If traffic was high, those burpees could fill a chad box in no time. I remember new RMs were assigned to "fill" the chad boxes, and depending on how sharp they were, and how active the burpee was before they realized you never had to fill a chad box.
I also ran the base theater as a side job. I received 4 "new" movies each week, and tried to schedule the best ones for the weekend. It was great, show a movie, then hit the EM Club to party.
I lived in nice country cottage on the other side of the Bogside with RM Tom Zachek?? (TTY shop), RM Bill Kegiel??, and some others I can't remember. We used to let some of the local bands practice at the cottage, so at times we had live bands for our parties.
I dated Anne Warren from Lower Bennet Street during most of my tour. I was engaged, but thought I was too young to make a commitment, so backed-out.
I remember ET John Toner, ET Tim Richman, ET Don Sievers, ET Dennis Salzer, my barracks roomate RM __ Westbrook, barracks MAA Dusty Roads, and assistant MAA BM2 Bob White?? who had served on the USS Pueblo.
I will visit this site often, and hope to be in Derry in '03

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Tuesday 04/30/2002 11:39:46am
Name: Tom (WOP) Chendorain
E-Mail: seniorchief@comcast.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: 200 Washington Court, Collegeville, PA
Comments: WOW!!!What a site.. Talk about bringing
back the memories of the BEST 5 years I
have ever spent anywhere!!!
I read the entire guestbook and folks,
I cried at all the names and friends
that I have so sadly missed over the
years. What is remarkable is that
no matter who was stationed there, no
matter what time frame, we all say the same thing. It's amazing that a place
like that can touch so many lives and
leave so many fantastic memories.
I will be e-mailing lots of you folks now that I have the addresses.
Those that remember "The Wop" can start
e-mailing anytime.

Monday 04/29/2002 7:43:46pm
Name: Charlie Echo and June Carpenter
E-Mail: n6cfq@boinet.ieHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Crosshaven, Cork, Ireland
Comments: Talk about the memories. Can't be beat. From XO's who roll their sleeves up to check the TTY gunk tank for coffee cups to Paste Wax Charlie doing his thing on the Specomm decks. Take care all and bless. See you in 2003.
Charles (RMC Retired) and June
Lepp's Landing
The Point
Crosshaven,
Cork, Ireland

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Sunday 04/28/2002 4:09:40pm
Name: James S. Moffatt
E-Mail: jsmoffatt@worldnet.att.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Sun City Center, Fl
Comments: Great Site. I wish I had known about the Association sooner. I was stationed at NAVRADSTA, Londonderry from 1953 until 1955. I was the Doc (HM1) at the station. While there, the ET's and RM's taught me to bring up Xmtr's and Rec's. I liked it so well, that when I left Derry, I converted to ET and retired in 1966 an ETCS. I was sorry to see that not many from my era have signed up. I guess there are a couple of reasons. First because of our age and second because there were only about thirty five of us there. I have been back several times. Once in the 70's while working as a civilian with the Navy Department and then in the early 90's on a vacation. Things have sure changed. The good Lord willing, I hope to return in 2003 with the reunion crowd.
Jim

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Thursday 04/25/2002 11:53:59am
Name: Gráinne McCotter
E-Mail: grainne@stirlingtelevision.co.ukHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland
Comments: What a fanastic site, full of nostagalia and history.

I would love for anybody from Derry who worked for the US Navy on the Derry Communications Station to contact me if they are attending the Reunion in May 2003.

I am a TV Producer making an archive series for BBC NI on "Reunions". I think this reunion would make a fanastic programme and I would love to hear from those attending it.

I can be contacted on the above email address or on 00 44 28 90 333848. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Hope to hear from some of you soon.

Once again a great site, well done.

Gráinne

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Wednesday 04/24/2002 9:29:39pm
Name: Wade Coates
E-Mail: wadeco@edifax.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location:
Comments: Was station at NCS Londonderry from 1963 till fall of 1966. I found the Alumni site while looking for pictures of Derry as two of my three daughters were born in Derry. My hats off to Jim and all the guys that made it happen.

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Tuesday 04/23/2002 7:18:31pm
Name: James Kelly
E-Mail: derrycityhostel@hotmail.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Friend
Location:
Comments: I worked at supply in Rossdowney shipping hhg and povs under LT's Palmatier, Clare, and Eamigh. I am meeting up with YN Bob (bobe) Martin in Derry on 24 April. Looking forward to more interesting and rewarding views from guests.

Sunday 04/21/2002 11:48:26pm
Name: Jack Malone
E-Mail: JackMalone@snet.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Norwich, CT
Comments: For 25 years nobody has understood the special kinship I experienced with the folks in Derry (Military and civilian). What a great feeling these last few days reading about Derry and those who served there. I arrived in April of 76 from Diego Garcia with others who went there just to get orders back to Derry. Now I really want to go back in 03. Some info on Rick Cavazzo's pictures...in the 1977 Soccer team phote the "?" standing on the far right is Dick Colcord, an RMSN or RM3 from the North Shore of Boston. In the Celebrating Soccer Championship photo the "?" third from left is Dane Judd RMSN or RM3.
Talk to John Reigle once a year for 25 years and had dinner with him and Gary and Marie Whitehurst in Norwalk, CT in 2001. Relived some great times. In reference to Jerry Keenans posting of early 2001---Lt. Kelly Price dated YMSN Ginny Miller (A very good basketball player in her day). It is all pouring back into my memory now...Mike Hanlon from Coalinga CA., Dave Harden from Dunwoody GA., Golfing everywhere including a base sponsored trip to Wick, Scotland with PN2 Delaney and a second class named Meile?, basketball trip to Holylock, working Christmas at Dungiven XMTR site, Bicentenial picnic on the base, 102 Knockwellen Road (my first party in Derry), our apartment at 142 Spencer Road getting raided by the RUC (they thought the late night activity to be curious!)Security watches around the base with a walkie talkie and a 12-inch baton, Chief Westbury and Rocky Shouton and Dave Harden confined to barracks for hitting Rocky Shouton, train rides for the weekends in Dublin, meeting Bing Crosby in Dublin. Going to London with Jeff Killhullen, seeing Rory Gallagher at the Ulster Hall in Dublin. Bridie Cronin, Eileen McCool, Mike McBrides' sister, JD Smith leading everybody around the EM club to the tune of "Love Train", Tom Johnson (A Tet Marine)...yes, Ted Nevels, too. Bob Jones and Joe Stalvey. I worked for Bill and Linda Terrel and glad to see their pics. Joe Walsh joining the Eagles and "Hotel California." And never for an instant has my memory faded of my most favorite sailor (on Diego Garcia and in Derry) Len Joslyn--he taught me to be a sailor and I wanted to be just like him! Thanks Jos---Thanks a lot!
I have lots of kodaks to share with this site and will do so very soon. It's great to have this available after all these years...Great job! And yes there was some important message traffic relayed but those skills have long since vanished and only the good times a remembered.
Jack Malone
NNNN

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Friday 04/19/2002 2:04:43am
Name: Ann Flowerdew
E-Mail:
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Referred By: Search Engine
Location: London, England
Comments: I am looking for my father, Raymond Junior McAnaulty (or McNaulty/MacNaulty?). He was stationed at Clooney, Londonderry, Northern Ireland, when he met my mother, Mary Madeline Ryan, at a dance on the base in the summer of 1962. Raymond was transferred back to the United States in early 1963 before I was born. I have always thought a part of me was missing and I would like to meet him.
Contact Ann Flowerdew, 327 Plumstead High St. Plumstead, London, England
SE18 1JX"

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Monday 04/15/2002 8:19:20pm
Name: Charlie Typhair
E-Mail: chazman@tds.netHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Friend
Location: Harrisville, NY 13648
Comments: What a great web site. This has brought back so many memories. I have been in contact with so many of my friends of 40 years ago, Thanks.

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Monday 04/08/2002 11:44:25pm
Name: Ronnie G. Phifer (Ron)
E-Mail: silverbear@cox.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: San Diego, Calif.
Comments: This site and a lot of the names bring back a lot of great memories. I shall never forget my tour at Derry 76-77.
I am really going to try and make the 2003 get together. That should be an experience!!

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Sunday 03/31/2002 2:50:01pm
Name: Patrick Morris
E-Mail: pmcpmorris@aol.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Central Texas
Comments: WOW, this really brings back memories! I was at the rcvr site spring of '70 til fall of '71, section 3 (I think.) Tom Ward was our cw man and W.E.B. (Bill Brown) was our rcvr deck op. Made extra money relieving Doerfler or Aktins earlier on their eve watches, what a place. It's great to see the site.

Monday 03/25/2002 10:53:22pm
Name: Carol Ann Frisell (RM Cole)
E-Mail: rcmfrisell@surfree.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Eatonville WA
Comments: Took me back to the days in Derry! I was stationed between 76 to 77. Saw some pictures of good friends and remembered good times. This was a delight!!

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Saturday 03/23/2002 12:42:25am
Name: Bob Green
E-Mail: pegandbob1@msn.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: St. Petersburg, FL
Comments: Recently received an email from a fellow NCS Derry member who reminded me of the day I called him into my office and and gave him some fatherly "Division Officer" advise on officer/crew relations. I had some computer problems and lost the email. Would greatly appreciate hearing from you again.

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Monday 03/11/2002 2:00:05pm
Name: Edward J. Mercer
E-Mail: ejmplm@msn.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Tempe, Arizona
Comments: I would like the particulars about the
golf tournament in Derry. Also any
thing or document that I have to submit
to be able to attend the reunion in Derry, 2003. I would like to play golf
Also I will be submitting my $10.00 to
the address listed for voluntary
contributions to this site.

My wife Peggy and I are ready to go
to Derry. We made a lot of friends with
the Irish. We also had their bands come
over to our house to play, and invited
many Irish friends to come to the party.

Edward J. Mercer

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Tuesday 03/05/2002 3:45:54pm
Name: Ed Knoll
E-Mail: eknoll@saber.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Ukiah California
Comments: Here's the story. Nana McGowan came to USA in 1960/1, New Rochelle, NY. She died in a boating accident around the middle sixties. I'm desperately searching for her burial site. Any help out there?
Thanks,
Ed

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Thursday 02/28/2002 11:32:10pm
Name: William 'Bill' Harris
E-Mail: billgharris@aol.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Salinas, California
Comments: NCS Londonderry was my best duty station while serving in the Navy for 20 years. Have fond memories of the 18 months that I was fortunate to be stationed there. I tried to extend my tour of duty there but the Navy had other plans for me. Shortly after leaving Derry in May 1970 the Navy froze most overseas PCS transfers due to a shortage of PCS funds. A lot people stationed at Derry in 1970's were very happy and lucky to be extended(Why not me?). They were extended there for 6 months, a year, or longer? Went back to visit Derry around 1971-72 and some of people were still there that I had been stationed with before (Luck of the Irish). Saw some of my old Irish friends that I worked with in Public Works. George Curran (Lead Electrician), John Cassidy (Boiler House), Denis Magee (Boiler House), Tommy Campbell (Electrician), Jimmy Chamers (Plumber) Jim Campbell (Club)are only a few names that I can remember at this time. There were many other good friends and fellow workers that I saw at that time. I worked at the main receiver site first and later on at the Dungiven transmitter site. I plowed tons of snow during the winter months to keep the road clear going up to the transmitter site. Will always have good memories of the times at Derry and of friendships. Hoping get back to Derry soon, maybe for the 2003 reunion.

Sunday 02/17/2002 10:44:41am
Name: Ron Hoch
E-Mail: jarhoch@aol.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Canal Fulton, Ohio
Comments: I just went through the guest book and I recognized a lot of old friends names. I was in Derry from June 71 to September 72. I would love to hear from anyone during that time that remembers me. Great Site.

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Saturday 02/16/2002 8:56:19pm
Name: John C. Speelman
E-Mail: rmcs1@eohio.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Minerva, Ohio
Comments: I served at Londonderry from April 1967 to September 1968. I retired from the Navy in 1986 as an RMCS(SW)

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Sunday 02/10/2002 1:08:49pm
Name: Robert Fazekas
E-Mail: e.t.hanson@worldnet.att.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Friend
Location:
Comments: I plan on making it to the 2003 reunion in derry

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Thursday 02/07/2002 8:54:44pm
Name: JOHN GUINN
E-Mail: Kathym8470@aol.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: LANCING, TN
Comments: MY NAME IS JOHN ANTHONY GUINN. I AM TRYING TO FIND OUT ANY INFORMATION I CAN ABOUT MY FATHER, ART FARINA, AN RM1 WHO SERVED AT NCS LONDONDERRY IN 1973-1975, AND WHO ALSO DIED IN LONDONDERRY ON FEBRUARY 7, 1975. I WAS BORN IN DERRY, AND MY MOTHER'S MAIDEN NAME WAS SARAH JANE GILMOUR. WE LIVED ON RINMORE DR., IN CREGGAN ESTATES. I NOW LIVE IN LANCING, TN. I HAVE NO INFORMATION AT ALL CONCERNING MY FATHER'S SIDE OF THE FAMILY, ONLY A SMALL PICTURE OF MY FATHER, WHICH MY MOTHER GAVE ME. IF ANY OF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION OR MEMORIES ABOUT MY FATHER THAT YOU WOULD CARE TO SHARE WITH ME, PLEASE CONTACT ME. ANY INFORMATION WOULD BE MOST WELCOME. YOU CAN REACH ME VIA THIS E-MAIL ADDRESS, OR TELEPHONE AT 423-346-5077 OR 865 617-0976. CALL ANY TIME. THANK YOU.

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Thursday 02/07/2002 5:11:59pm
Name: Phil Fusilier
E-Mail: chief@sectionb.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Comments: Remember the "Z-Grams" when Adm. Elmo Zumwalt became CNO???? Anyone know the Z-Gram number he sent relaxing hair and beard standards and other morale issues?? I think it was as early as Z-Gram 3 or 4.

Wednesday 02/06/2002 3:38:57pm
Name: donal deeney
E-Mail: deeney-J1@ulst.ac.ukHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Magee University College Derry
Comments: I was browsing, looking for a Dave Atkins who served during the early 70's and who knew a lady called Mary Titteridge.
I am a local with happy memories of the American servicemen and Ken's Den. Ken is working in USA. Owns a pub somewhere in south California-he moved there in the early 80's.

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Sunday 02/03/2002 5:32:18pm
Name: Bob Martin, YN2, 1971-72
E-Mail: Porger@aol.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Search Engine
Location:
Comments: Does anyone have any idea what happened to RM1 James N.M.N. Stanley. The NMN was Navy shorthand for "no middle name."

Jim was a lovable, funny, well-spoken guy, except when he was drunk. Then you gave him very wide berth.

Jim, a lefty, could hit line-drive home runs over the fence right-field fence with ease, and he could clock guys with his left hand with the same force. @#%$!, he was strong.

We had a quiz bowl team in 72 that went right down to the finals against Admin. It consisted of my wife, me, PN2 Tom Conrad and RM1 Jim Stanley. Jim was particularly strong on sports - and unforgiving of any bloke quizmaster who couldn't get his facts straight. One night, in the EM club, Jim practically lost it when the quizmaster asked, "What team does Willie McCovey play for, Jim answered `The San Francisco Giants,' and the qm says, "Wrong. The Cincinnati Reds."

Well, of course Jim was right and the quizmaster was wrong, but it just about took the British Army to restore peace.

Jim was a good guy. He was married to a minuscule Derry woman. I liked him. Of course, he never punched me out.

Does anyone else remember Jim?

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Friday 02/01/2002 10:42:42am
Name: Tom Pacileo
E-Mail: Printshop@jax.ufl.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Search Engine
Location:
Comments:

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Thursday 01/31/2002 12:11:58am
Name: Joe zavarick
E-Mail: joez8@hotmail.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: mt carmel, pa
Comments: I recently signed on to the guest book and alumni assn, since then I have heard from some really good friends and have located a few people I wanted to find. This is a wonderful site and thank you to the people responsible. Still alot of shipmates out there, say hello....Joe Z

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Wednesday 01/30/2002 9:30:52pm
Name: Chris Baker
E-Mail: ccjbak@aol.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Friend
Location: South Carolina
Comments: Signed on as an alumni (66-68) some time ago, but this is the first chance I've had to read on the back messages. Very interesting. I recognize a lot of names. I am especially looking for Rich Manny and Frank Frevele. We have been back to Derry many times over the years. The best trip was four years ago when I took my son on a golf week. Fantastic courses. I wish I had played golf when I was stationed there. We are looking forward to the re-union in 2003.

Tuesday 01/29/2002 8:10:01am
Name: Cormac Fegan
E-Mail: cormac@maidencity.netHomepage Title: Maiden City
Homepage URL: http://www.maidencity.netReferred By: Friend
Location: Derry
Comments: What a wonderful site.I am 30 years of age and both my uncles,John and Ned Fegan recounted stories of the "best days of their life" out in the base,where they worked.I was wondering if there are any photos of either of them on the site or available elsewhere to pass on to Ned or John's widow Margaret.Once again congratulations on the site.I must say I thoroughly enjoyed viewing some of the photos.it looks as if you guys had a real good time.Just as a matter of interest,was there any work done,haha.

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Tuesday 01/22/2002 12:08:58am
Name: joe zavarick
E-Mail: joez8@hotmail.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Mt Carmel, PA
Comments: I was stationed in Derry 62-64. I would like to hear from former shipmates.

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Saturday 01/19/2002 5:48:19pm
Name: Suzanne Mc Intyre
E-Mail: weesusiesunshine@hotmail.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Search Engine
Location: 892 Auklet Ct., Arroyo Grande, CA. 93420
Comments: I would love to hear from anyone from Derry. I was married to Robert Bruce Pearson in Derry, he was stationed at the Base (ET, 1959-1962). He died in July of 2000.
Suzanne Mc Intyre

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Monday 01/14/2002 5:03:56pm
Name: Phil Fusilier (CYN3)
E-Mail: chief@sectionb.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Comments: When I was in Derry from, Feb 70 to Aug 71, one of my duties was issuing Ration Books for gas, cigaretts, etc. We had an RM who ordered an AMX Javelin, with the 390 CID V-8. I went with him to the Road Tax Office to get his vehicle registered (so I could see the look on the Road Tax Office men's faces when he opened the hood on that humongous V-8...they were flabbergasted when they converted CID to CC for Road Tax computations....they never saw a large V-8 like that before). The AMX was black vinyl over light yellow. Anyone remember the name of the RM??? Anyone have his email address???

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Sunday 01/13/2002 9:43:16pm
Name: Peter Hazelton
E-Mail: p.hazelton@tactx.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://www.tactx.comReferred By: Search Engine
Location: Missouri/Hawaii
Comments: My former wife, Valerie, from Derry, was back in Ireland during the past month to be with her family while her mother was dying. For Valerie it was both a sad time and a time to visit many of her childhood friends. She has been in the U.S since 1967.

While there, she found a news article about the "alumni" association with information about the projected 2003 reunion.

It has been fun to visit this site and to remember many wonderful times and some great people . . . and to remember some of the other, less comfortable times.

But, the journey of our life is the teacher of our life and (from time to time) the lessons are good to review.

So thank you to the founders of this site and the association. I filled out the forms for membership this evening and look forward to visiting the site from time to time.

Best regards to all who have served.

Peter Hazelton

Saturday 01/05/2002 1:26:41pm
Name: Ernie Houston
E-Mail:
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Location: 4219 14st SW Lehigh Acres Fl 33971
Comments: Hello Tony Martin
I received a letter from Mr Dickinson.I'll reply. Unfortunately my "cine camera" was out of film when the massacre began. However I will give a statement. Somethings in memory don't fade.
Happier note.
I do have film which I put on video of our boys playing together at Buncrana and your house on the corner of Dunree. Write me your address. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Hello Fellow Derry Yanks
Has anyone heard from Greg Miller, who married Sara Brady from Cregggan? I last saw them in Hono when I was onboard USS Bolster out of Pearl Harbor.
How about Bill Houchens, who was married to a lovely lady who shared his love for the outdoors? They were from West Virginia. I have a story to tell Bill about some sweaters that disappeared for 20 years only to be found and then be lost in a fire.
Greg and Bill were avid and expert fishermen. Very skilled or very lucky, they were very succuessful. Neat guys.
Somebody asked about the smokers awhile back. I recall two of them. They were fun, especially all the "Drama" leading up to the bell. I think they were the only Command sponsored scraps I was ever in.
I came across a ticket stub the other day, Ali vs Lewis in Dublin. Gary Jobst, two other guys and I piled into my Austin A-30 for that road trip. Who were you guys?
I'll keep digging in my seabag for pictures and memorabilia to send in with my dues.
Fellas, Thank you very much for this site. It reflects an incredible amount of hard work, good work. Years of people, places and events, refreshed in memories eye. Derry.
Magicmaker. Was ever a place more rightly named?! Tks cul/ELH

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Wednesday 01/02/2002 9:25:59pm
Name: BTC JOHN C MCCROSSEN USNR (RET)
E-Mail: JJLKMAC@AOL.COMHomepage Title:
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Location:
Comments: SERVED ABOARD USS SHAKORI ATF162 AND VISITED DERRY IN OCT 64. LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO MAY RECALL OUR VISIT.

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Wednesday 01/02/2002 6:30:20pm
Name: Phil Fusilier
E-Mail: chief@sectionb.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Comments: So, any of you ET's (or any RMs CYNs, etc.) remember "Ruby Begonia" and the sonic boomer in the TTY Repair Shop circa 70-71????

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Tuesday 01/01/2002 7:35:46pm
Name: rich& kitty williams
E-Mail: kitty3943@aol.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Search Engine
Location:
Comments: God bless each and everyone of you and yours in the coming year . In His Love

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Monday 12/31/2001 7:30:27pm
Name: Mr & Mrs Tom Cerafice
E-Mail: tacera@optonline.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Web Ring
Location: Manalapan N.J.
Comments: I want to wish all my old shipmates and news I met In Va. Beach and there families a very Happy and Healthy New Year and may the New Year bring peace to the world and No new names in the taps section.

Happy New Year
Tom & Geri Cerafice & Family

Sunday 12/30/2001 6:09:43pm
Name: McCaulley, Dennis H.
E-Mail: McCaulley/GNRAC,netHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Marysville, Washington
Comments: Sorry for being late. Just returned from Canada. Wish everyone a Happy Christmas and joyful and prosperous Holiday. All the best to all.

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Wednesday 12/26/2001 8:29:44pm
Name: Lou DaSaro
E-Mail: ladasaro@aol.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Wilmington Delaware
Comments: I was surfing the net and found this web site. Am I lucky or what? I was in Londonderry from 1970-1972. Does anyone have the e-mail addresses for the following buddies of mine in Derry whom I lost touch with over the years? They're all enlisted RM's: John Whitlock, Roger Schoonover, Butch Dudley, Kyle Askew, Larry Spencer, Dan McDowell. Thanks. See you in Londonderry in 2003!

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Tuesday 12/25/2001 11:07:51am
Name: Chuck Brozek
E-Mail: jcbrozek@att.netHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location:
Comments: I echo Franks comments and also wish all the most Merry Christmas and the Happiest of New Years...

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Tuesday 12/25/2001 10:49:40am
Name: G.F. Frank Smith
E-Mail: SCFI44106@aol.comHomepage Title:
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Location: Orlando, Fla.
Comments: On this most Holy and revered day of the
year, I would like to take this time
and opportunity to wish you and yours
a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy
New year.
Although we have experienced many
tragedies during this current year, I
feel that with a strong faith in God
and goodwill toward our fellow man we
will overcome and become a much better
person in the years to come.
So what ever your faith or how you
choose to celebrate this most Holy day
of the year, I ask you all to say a say
a small prayer for those persons in the
world who are less fortunate than many
of us that they too may become free to
celebrate this Holy day of Christmas
as they wish and find true peace on
earth in the coming New Year.

From: The G.F. Frank Smith family,
Orlando, Fla.
To: All of our dear friends through
out the world

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Thursday 12/13/2001 9:22:08am
Name: Cindy Warnes
E-Mail: mammothcamp@hotmail.comHomepage Title:
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Location:
Comments: Lisa-I wish I could remember you! We were there between 70-72. I was 12 when we left. I wonder if you knew the Harris girls, Karen and Kelley? Or Jimmy Green? We lived in Woodburn park for a while then onto the base. Lived next door to the Shea's. Would love to hear from you even if you don't remember me! ha ha! Over the years it's been hard to explain what kind of things we were exposed to at such a young age. It would be nice to talk with someone who does.

Cindy

Friday 11/30/2001 2:12:59pm
Name: Lisa Schwab
E-Mail: merrillandlisa@home.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Search Engine
Location:
Comments: Hello Everyone-
I was on the base in 70-71. I'm looking for other children of the enlisted during that time. My dad is Ronald Schwab and I was 12 at the time. Thanks for anyone's help. Happy Holiday! Lisa

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Thursday 11/22/2001 10:46:19am
Name: G.F. Frank Smith
E-Mail: SCFI44106@aol.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Orlando, Fla.
Comments: I need some help locating someone. If
anyone knows a John Paul Duval who was
stationed in Derry in the late 60-70's
and married a Scottish girl named
Lorraine. He settled in Maine when he
returned to the states. If anyone knows
his whereabouts would appreciate it
if you let him know or let me know his
address. Some close friends of his in
Derry are trying to get in touch with
him. Tell him to contact me at: G.F.
Smith, 1711 Sarazen Dr., Orlando,
Fla., 32808, Tel: (407)295-3660.
Thanks for any help you can give me.

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Tuesday 11/20/2001 1:47:59pm
Name: james
E-Mail: james.fakler@ntlworld.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://http/Referred By: Friend
Location: derry
Comments: any info on Thomas Gaylord mcCaffey (red) stationed derry 1958-59
quigley family want to get in contact

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Friday 11/16/2001 3:12:34pm
Name: Dennis Salzer, ETCS, USNR-R Ret.
E-Mail: dsalzer.rcm@sikorsky.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Friend
Location: 26 Country Place, Shelton, CT 06484
Comments: Hello to those I have served with between Nov. of 69 and Dec. of 73. I worked in microwave communications, at the transmitter site in Dungiven and in the TTY shop. I have many good memories of my years in Derry especially around St Patricks Day. This year and in 1998 I had the good forture to participate in the parade in New York City on this occasion! Presently I'm involved with church,veteran, and community functions. I hope to hear from some of you in the near future!!!

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Wednesday 11/14/2001 1:01:02pm
Name: Frank A. Kendrix III
E-Mail: fkendrix@aol.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Miami, FL
Comments: My father, Frank Kendrix, ETC, was staioned in Londonderry in the early 60's. I was pleasantly surprised to see a picture of him on the web site. My father passed away in Sptember 91'. I'm sure that he would have enjoyed to hear from some of his old ship mates. I am curious if anyone remembers my father, if so, please send me a quick note. If it wasn't for this Navy Base, Dad would not have met my mom and so on....

Saturday 10/20/2001 4:32:02pm
Name: Marie Dunne
E-Mail: mdunne@alt.n-i.nhs.ukHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Derry
Comments: Hi! Just a hello to anybody who might remember me. I was Special Services Assistant from 70 - 77. Was based in Samson Hall for part of that, then in a wee office just off the main admin office where Bill Broms and Cynar and Harvey Day and LTJG BruceZimmerman worked, and then in the gatehouse in the middle of the station. Special Services Officers during my time were LTJG Drew Ranier, CPO John Paul Duvall, LTJG Nell Hurley, Bruce Zimmerman, and Mike Anderson whom I met a couple of months ago in Derry. I'm now working as a senior manager in Altnagelvin Hospital.

Anyway...just a hello. Maybe someone out there remembers me...

Marie

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Friday 10/12/2001 0:54:50am
Name: Mike Duddy
E-Mail: mike.duddy@crystaldecisons.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Friend
Location: Vancouver Canada
Comments: I was on the front page of the Modulator when I was a wee lad of three.
We moved to Canada shortly thereafter.
I'll be over in 2003 with my brothers Paddy and Johno and me dear ol' Da to join in the festivities. My father is John Duddy and my mother is Bridget.
Both were civilian workers at the station.

Looking forward to seeing you all there.

Mike Duddy

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Saturday 10/06/2001 0:59:57am
Name: mccaulley, dennis h.
E-Mail: mccaulley/gnrac.netHomepage Title: bagpipes
Homepage URL: http://mccaulley/gnrac.netReferred By: Search Engine
Location: Marysville, Washington,
Comments: Just observed on the tele that the UK has sent the SAS and Gurkha Rifle Brigade into Afganistan. Things will get sorted out now. All we need are the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders to finish the job.

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Thursday 10/04/2001 3:57:36pm
Name: John Fout
E-Mail: john@derrycityHomepage Title: Derrycity
Homepage URL: http://www.derrycity.comReferred By: Search Engine
Location:
Comments: HiYa
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For a short booking period up until October 10th
We are offering roundtrip airfares to Ireland - Dublin/Shannon
At the following levels for stays between 4 and 6 days
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All fares are plus tax of $54 per person

Call 1-800 662 0550 for reservations

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Wednesday 10/03/2001 9:55:41pm
Name: Russ Guidotti
E-Mail: thepittsburgslim@aol.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Friend
Location: living in South Carolina at present
Comments: Just want to say hi to all NCS Derry alumni. I'm still reeling about the attach on OUR country. I'm hoping we don't have to have anymore of our, or our allies blood shed. Thanks to all the people in Derry giving the U.S. support, even if its only moral support we need friends now. Even big boys need comforting sometimes and now our country really needs the support from our friends around the world. I truely hope our leaders don't just do a little wrist slapping. When serious ass woopiing is the order of the day. God Bless America. Don't ever forget 9-11-01, never. God bless all.

Tuesday 10/02/2001 5:22:02pm
Name: Richard H. Russell
E-Mail: rhraaax@yahoo.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: E-Mail
Location:
Comments: Transferred to Derry from London when they moved the commsta to Derry in 1960. Spent two years in Derry, 2 years aboard USS Taconic AGC-17 and retired from the reserves after 30 years combination of active duty and reserve time.

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Saturday 09/22/2001 3:28:00pm
Name: Pat Brolly
E-Mail: patbrolly@ireland.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location:
Comments: Very well put together. I only remember some of the American stay here, but very nice.

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Friday 09/21/2001 9:19:30am
Name: Rick Cavazos
E-Mail:
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Location: McAllen, Tx.
Comments: Just wanted to thank our families and friends in Derry and in Ireland for their day of mourning after the tragic events of the past week or so. Your prayers, thoughts and support were felt by us all and made us feel proud of knowing you, even as far as where I'm at in deep South Texas. You really get to know who your friends are during these times. I've heard that several of our families from Derry had near misses in New York on that day. Hope everyone is OK. Things will get better....soon. Hope to see many of you again in the near future. Rick

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Friday 09/14/2001 4:25:44pm
Name: Maura Boosey
E-Mail: mtboosey@ntlworld.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: UK
Comments: Hello Everyone,
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Looking for Lester (Les) Wilson, can't contact him by email, and
the Hoover Family. Son called Ray Alan.
Both Families lived near us in Cherryburn Gardens, Woodburn Park, Derry. Middle to late 60's.
The Hoovers were our neighbours and they introduced us to chocolate ice-cream, and the Wilsons had two children, one of which, we think was Guy, they were our neighbours and friends.
Best Wishes, Maura Boosey (Hamilton). Looking forward to seeing you all in 2003.

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Monday 09/10/2001 4:00:17pm
Name: Dennis H. McCAULLEY
E-Mail: mccaulley@gnrac.netHomepage Title: bagpipes
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: 5832 67th Ave., N.E. Marysville Wa.98270
Comments: Just surfed in, as some names reappear. Anyone remember Mrs. Harkins who let flats out to US Personnel on Clarendon st. Didn't see her name anywhere in the site, nor did I see Dr. Kinsella's or Dr. McCabe who were both on Clarendon St. This site is just fantastic and I spend hours on it just remembering the great craic. I must thank all those who put this together. Guys like Sully whom I dont even know but hope to meet in Derry in 03. I miss the pan loaf, with tomatoes and marvelous tea (not in a bag). Oh, and the bangers fae Clooney meets in Clooney Ter. were wonderful.

Monday 09/10/2001 3:15:41am
Name: Christian (Chris) Paul
E-Mail: cpa71@mediaone.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Los Angeles, Calif.
Comments: I was stationed at U.S. NavRadioSta, Londerry from 6/45 to 12/46 and am trying to locate Ellen (Nellie) Malloy who lived in Derry with her parents and 3 sisters and 2 brothers. Her folks had a restuarant in their home for U.S. Navy personnel. I am also trying to locate her friend Gladys M'Colgan who married Cecil Cox, Y1C, during 1948, 1949 or 1950 in Derry. Ellen would now be about 73 or 74.

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Sunday 09/09/2001 9:40:29pm
Name: Dennis H. McCaulley(Piper)
E-Mail: mccaulley@gnrac.netHomepage Title: bagpiper.com
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Marysville,Wa.
Comments:

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Saturday 09/08/2001 5:40:36am
Name: Catherine Fulton Stone
E-Mail: hdstone@itlnet.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: E-Mail
Location: Mangum, OK
Comments: Good website. I have enjoyed my journey into the past. I have been married to Harold Stone for 49 years. Have had a wonderful life. Harold was stationed in Londonderry from 1950-53; during which time we met and married. And stationed there again in 1960-63.

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Wednesday 08/29/2001 11:10:33pm
Name: clyde t. barts utc ret.
E-Mail: ctbarts@cs.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: las vegas nevada
Comments: Anyone know where the following shipmates are that were in derry 57-59: DAVE URNESS, HARRY BACHTOLD, ART LARSON, HUNK DAWSON, SHAKY LINKUS, JOHN ZESUT, or any other one that might remember me?

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Wednesday 08/29/2001 8:24:14pm
Name: Tony Martin
E-Mail: tgmartin@lineone.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Friend
Location:
Comments: I'm looking for an old friend of mine, Ernest 'Ernie' Houston, who served at NCS Londonderry around 1971-1972, and married a Derry girl called Margaret Palmer from Dunree Gardens up in Creggan Estate. If you have any information on Ernie, please send me an e-mail. Many Thanks!

Tuesday 08/28/2001 11:22:44am
Name: John Whitlock
E-Mail: jwhit@mlc.lib.ms.usHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: E-Mail
Location: Jackson, MS
Comments: This is a wild shot! A LT. was stationed in Derry in the comm center along with me 70-73, who then went on to be my boss on the USS Mount Whitney when I returned to the Navy in 1976. If anyone can remember the staff there in Derry at the time, please let me know who this guy was. Boy...that's confusing but maybe someone has a change-of-command listing etc.

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Monday 08/27/2001 3:42:58pm
Name: Chuck
E-Mail: Samareta@aol.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: E-Mail
Location: Northern Ireland
Comments: Hi..
My name is Chuck..I am trying to locate Mike Sinclair for a friend..

The following information is all I have..

-Stationed in Londonderry, Northern Ireland in 1967.

-I believe he was from the state of Washington.

-Approximate age now is between 53-56.

-Knew a woman by the name of Myra Bourque..

Please contact me if anyone can help..Thank You.

Regards, Chuck

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Friday 08/24/2001 11:49:03am
Name: McCAULLEY, DENNIS H.
E-Mail: 5832 67TH , AVE., N.E. Homepage Title: 1-360-659-4572 HOME PHONE
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: MARYSVILLE, WASINGTON 98270
Comments: WHAT EVER HAPPENEDJ TO JOE MORAN FROM THE CREGGAN AND JIMMY GREEN --BOTH CIVILIANS WHO WORKED THE ANTENNA FIELD OVER NEAR THE RECEIVER SITE. JIMMY GREEN LIVED AROUND THE CORNER FROM DR. MCCABE WHO RESIDED ON CLARENDON ST.

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Friday 08/24/2001 8:27:29am
Name: Frank Bertke
E-Mail: frankabertke@msn.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Union, KY
Comments: Anyone playing the pipe that will be at the reunion. Please contact me! at frankabertke@msn.com. Maybe we can pipe the colors in or something simple like that!

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Thursday 08/23/2001 7:26:32pm
Name: McCAULLEY, Dennis H.
E-Mail: 5832 67th Ave., N.E.Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: 5832 67th AVE., N.E. , Marysville, Wa.
Comments: Stationed NAVCOMSTA Londonderry 1966 to 1968, resided in Woodburn Park, the Waterside.Was SM1 Flt Centre Supvr. and played the Bagpipes with 211 Sqn RCT at Caw Camp on the Limavady rd and also with 5th Royal Iniskilling Fusliers at Duncreggan Camp in my spare time. Not much spare time with 2-2-2-80. Sure do remember great guys like Chief Leuci, and Chief Benny Story, Steve Ochinang, and old Whitey at the Gate along with George O'Donnell. Great memories. Im now 66 yrs old, going strong and still playing pipes with Royal Canadian Legion Pipe Band in Vancouver BC Canada. All the Best to All, this is a great site, keep up the good work. and a special hi to Rick Cavazos. Keep on kicking kid. Gura maile gura maithe agat, Slaint'e var, Slan leat.

Thursday 08/23/2001 4:01:49pm
Name: Edward Dawson
E-Mail: eadawson@aol.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Everett, Wa.
Comments:

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Saturday 08/11/2001 5:02:05pm
Name: RICHARD W CHASE RM
E-Mail: EXRMRC@AOL..COMHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: KILL BUCK, NEW YORK
Comments: LONDERRY FROM 70-72

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Wednesday 08/08/2001 8:31:35pm
Name: suzanna
E-Mail: subwoofer1uk@yahoo.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Friend
Location:
Comments: seeking any info on chief jay williams who served in derry 1969-1972 would be happy to hear from any-one who has any info on him !!

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Monday 08/06/2001 6:42:39pm
Name: clyde barts
E-Mail: ctbarts@cs.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: las vegas nevada
Comments: hi shipmates from derry i was stationed in derry 1957-59 longtime ago i was a UT1 SEABEE type anyone remember those days?

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Wednesday 08/01/2001 9:47:27pm
Name: Tom and Geraldine Cerafice
E-Mail: tacera@optonline.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Manalapan, New Jersey
Comments: I just got around to this E-Mail. I want to thank eveyone concerned with the VB reunion. Just to see all the old friends, Ippy, Freddy B, Frank and Eva, Capt. Ward. It seems everyone got older in body only, the spirit was still of 20 something sailors and their Wives.
God bless you all.
Tom C.

Monday 07/30/2001 4:33:19pm
Name: Pauline Maclean (Arrowsmith)
E-Mail: paulinemacuk@hotmail.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Thurso
Comments: Just found this thru NRS site I visit. I remember when the McKeown's came from Ireland when the base closed there and Shaun and Colleen came to our school (their dad was the Commanding Officer when it closed). I visited in the summer 1978? and the base was empty and quite spooky I remember (I was thirteen at the time). I was good friends with Colleen but alas when they moved back to America the writing faded and I haven't heard anything since. If anyone is in contact with the McKeown's I would be grateful for an email address so I can catch up on what's been happening all these years. I also worked at NAVCOMSTA Thurso and was there when it closed in 1992. Very sad occasion for the civilians on the base. We loved working there and had some good times in the Club Aeolus. Bye

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Saturday 07/28/2001 3:32:59pm
Name: Byron Hodgkins
E-Mail: byronh61@mediaone.netHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Friend
Location: Concord, NH
Comments: My wife "Frankie" (Duffy) and I would just like to say what a super time we had at the reunion in Virginia Beach. I don't think you can call it a "mini" reunion. The turnout was outstanding. We were so glad we decided to go a day early, and attend the Thurs. night dinner at Quinn's Irish Pub. It gave us that much more time to spend with our old friends. It sure was great to see Frank & Eva Smith, George & Dympna Spaits,Bill & Joan Ryland, Liz Davis, Marion Williams, Pat & Anna Yerasunas, George & Patti Ramsden, Tommy & Monica Porter and Jim & Marion Nugent. It was also nice to be able to meet in person, all those we have been in contact with on the computer. We instantly felt that we already knew "Sully" and when he introduced his wife Mary Ann, it was as though we had known each other for a long time.

Many thanks to Tom Porter and John Reigle for all the work they did putting this together, and to the staff at the FOP, who made us feel welcome.

All I can say in closing is "Roll on 2003, for the big one"

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Monday 07/23/2001 6:44:49pm
Name: RM1 MICHAEL E. FIELDS
E-Mail: mammoth410@msn.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
Comments: WAS CHECKING ON INFORMATION ABOUT LONDONDERRY AND FOUND THE SITE. WAS STATIONED IN LONDONDERRY 73-77. WORKED AT MESSAGE CENTER FOR SHORT TIME THEN SENT TO THE RECEIVER SITE FOR THE REMAINDER OF TIME. MARRIED ELIZABETH T. MCGOWAN FROM LONDONDERRY. MARRIED IN THURSO, SCOTLAND WHILE STATIONED AT NAVCOMMU THURSO LATER TO BECOME NAVCOMMSTA THURSO. RETIRED FROM THE NAVY IN NOV 91. FINISHED BS DEGREE FROM JACKSONVILLE UNIVERSITY AND NOW WORK IN THE WATER/WASTEWATER FIELD FOR THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FL. HOPE TO HEAR FROM ANY PERSONNEL ATTACHED TO LONDONDERRY DURING 73-77 TIME FRAME.

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Wednesday 07/18/2001 1:56:49pm
Name: Wayne
E-Mail: stretch@nbtx.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Friend
Location: Central Texas
Comments: Browsing the alumni site and reading all the comments here and looking at all the old pictures have brought back many memories to me. I have seen lots of names that I recognize now but had forgotten over the years. I might post a message here now and again as I remember more things to talk about.

here are some guys that I remember whose names I haven't seen yet.

Danny O'Neill from Bronx, New York
Al Greenlaw, from Maine
Don Hundley, from ??

Does anyone remember these guys or know anything about them now?

How many of you guys were in Derry on Bloody Sunday? I was. I remember going down to see the march we had heard about. But it was so bloody cold that morning that we went back to the base before anything happened.

Would any of you guys be interested in having an email group list? With that, any message posted to the group would automatically go to everyone on the List. That might be a better format to share memories and queries than having to go look at this guestbook. Let me know if any of your are interested.

STRETCH

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Tuesday 07/17/2001 1:52:14pm
Name: Leonard (Lenny) Pfau
E-Mail: lnafau@home.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Friend
Location:
Comments: BZ to the crew who put on the Mini-Reunion in Va. Beach. It was great seeing you guys from the 74-75 time frame again, as well as meeting some of the others that preceeded us.

For those of you interested in the fate of NTC San Diego, visit San Diego's website . The old base is under destruction/reconstruction and a lot of it looks like lunar landscape right now. I'll try to get a few pictures the next time I drive by. /Lenny

Monday 07/16/2001 12:52:58am
Name: G.F. Frank Smith & Eva Smith
E-Mail: SCFI44106/DOIRE EVAHomepage Title:
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Location: Orlando, Fla
Comments: First off, I think that a Big "BZ" is
in order for John Reigle and Tom Porter
for their great efforts in regard to the
organization and setting up of the Mini
reunion. Second, a big "Thank you" is in
order for all those that attended and
made the reunion a big success. My wife
Eva and myself really enjoyed meeting all our old friends, some as far back
as over 40 years ago!! They did'nt
change a bit. Oh, maybe a little grayer
or thinner on top, but still their old
selves.
It was great meeting CAPT Ward again
after all these years (about 42 I think)
and meeting many of the "Old Gang" like
George Ramsden, Tank Byron, Lenny Kafer,
Fred Beiner, Tom Cerafice, Ron Spadafora
George Spaits, Artie Ippolito,Dave and
Lily Washburn, Big John Flynn, Byron
Hodgkins,and all our many other old and
good friends. It was also great just to
enjoy the good fellowship with all our
close friends that we see and meet often
and regular. Although many of our old
and dear friends could'nt make the Mini
reunion, we surely hope to meet them in
Derry in 2003.
It was also great being able to put
a face to all those friends that we all
e-mail and never see. Just being able
to meet the other members of the Board
was a high point for me. I don't want
to leave out the staff at the FOP hall
either. I feel they bent over backwards
to make sure that our reunion was a big
success. They deserve a big "BZ" also.
I know I express the thoughts of the
other members of the Board when I say
we will strive to make the reunion in
Derry in 2003 just as much a success
and enjoyable event for those that will
attend as the reunion in Va.
God Willing, we hope to see you all
in Derry in 2003.
On behalf of my wife Eva and myself,
we wish you all the best for the coming
years and will see you in Derry in 2003.
SLAINTE

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Sunday 07/15/2001 10:50:20pm
Name: Chuck Brozek
E-Mail: jcbrozek@att.netHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location:
Comments: To everyone who had anything to do with the mini reunion, THANK YOU. The 2000 miles I drove to get there and back and even getting lost once or twice was most definitely worth it. What a great job on putting the weekend together and having it come off so smoothly. I can hardly wait till 2003. I was amazed by how many people recognized each other, as in my case, after 30 plus years, without looking at the name tags. I was also amazed that the personalities hadn't changed in 30 plus years and that the friendship that we all knew in Derry was still alive. I had every intention of attending on Sunday and was even there from noon till about 1230, but the doors were locked and I was the only one there. When the Irish sunshine started falling I decided to hit the road. Ippy did come by, but left after a minute or two. I enjoyed seeing all of you again, just wish more could have attended. Can't wait to see the pictures start showing up. I was going to say something smart about all the BYOB's that showed up Saturday night, but since I had one too, I won't. Sorry that I missed out on the final farewell's on Sunday but the thought was there and that's what counts. Until 2003, take care and keep in touch...Chuck

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Sunday 07/15/2001 9:54:05pm
Name: Wayne
E-Mail: STRETCH@NBTX.COMHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Friend
Location: New Braunfels, Texas
Comments: I just found this alumni page today and I have already spent several hours here. I'm looking forward to e-talking to old friends.

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Friday 07/13/2001 9:41:05am
Name: Jim and Marian Nugent
E-Mail: james.c.nugent@saic.comHomepage Title:
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Location: Houston, Texas
Comments: Hello to All NAVCOMMSTA L'Derry Alumni:

We would like for all to know how great it was seeing our friends (Old and New) that had the honor of serving the Navy in Derry. We too would like to thank each of the Alumni Officer's, Tommy and Monica and the FOP for the wonderful effort that was put forth to make this a memorable occasion for each and every one of us. As most of us YEOMAN would say, "A yeoman job was done by all"!!!!!

We are looking forward to attending the 2003 Reunion in Derry and are already starting to make our plans for that occasion!! We hope to see all of you there and additional persons as they are located and become member's of this wonderful Alumni.

All the best to each and every one of you!! Take care and God Bless!!

Jim and Marian

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Friday 07/13/2001 9:07:21am
Name: RT
E-Mail: ARTHURIPPY@AOL.COM & AIPPOLITO@INTERMEDIA.COMHomepage Title:
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Location: Tampa, Florida
Comments: First shot at writing this after the reunion in VaBch appears to be a "Non-D". God only knows where it went. Anyway, want to say thanks again to Sully. Tom, Frank, Tony and the entire gang for their efforts on making the reunion super great. During the festivities, I often times found myself looking upward and wishing all those who were called away to the staff of the Supreme Commander were with us. I know there were many, but I'd like to say how proud I am of Liz Davis & Marion Williams for their show of courage and strength as I'm sure their men were on their minds. But they were with us in spirit. Can't believe how memories came back during those all to few days. Like Ramsden probably killing our big stallion "Roger" with 10 lbs of sugar a day !!; me wiping out all of Alnagalvins hospitals x-ray machines trying to bring up a low-freq xmitter to use with 2nd Flt; Cafasso trying to shift gears in my 1934 Morris; the IRA mistaking us for HMS Sea Eagle in 56 and all hell broke loose with machine gun fire and people diving under beds and whatever; the wonderful/pretty girls which I got to know one or two (?); Cuddy and me marching around tech control; some guy in NHY calling me Poncho Via when Admiral Smith, Cincusnaveur was visiting tech control; and a whole bunch of more stuff. Great reunion; great friends; great memories and let's wish each other God's blessings till we meet again !!!

I'm away ......./Ippy

Thursday 07/12/2001 11:37:49pm
Name: hmcm bob flewell (fmf) usn/ret
E-Mail: drbobburt@yahoo.comHomepage Title:
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Location: burt n.y.
Comments: reported aboard navsta 9/66 worked for hmcm "jimmy" grimes the best master chief i ever worked for. retired after 30 years of service and still married to ann the wonderfull gal i married in ireland so many years ago.

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Wednesday 07/11/2001 12:07:35am
Name: Phil Fusilier
E-Mail: chief@sectionb.comHomepage Title:
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Location: Tallahassee, Fl
Comments: Remembering many things Derry:
June 22 Sunrise @ 0449
Sunset @ 2212
Dec 22 Sunrise @ 0853
Sunset @ 1602
Giants Causway; Dungiven Mountain; RAF Balleykelle; Royal National Lifeboat Society Balls at Sampson Hall; the train ride from Belfast; the Antrim Coast; Galway Bay; the many hues of green in the fields and pastures; mini-skirts and bell-bottoms (oops, thy're baaack); The EM Club; The Derry Dolphins (our basketball team); the two
lane bowling alley; beer frames; the great meals served up in the chow hall; Z-Grams; Chief Marcum wanting you to "get a haircut"; telephones without dials; 2-2-2-80s; double-back watches; ration books; 1 TV channel, 2 radio channels; playing pool in the day room;
Duty Snow Plow Team on the POD; The Ada-Beth-Cindy Project; the changeable weather; petrol prices off base; the boot, and the bonnet; lorries and articulated lorries; paying theRoad Tax; paying a Television license fee; coal and peat burning in the fireplace; softball games; the Fourth of July Celebration (not a big day among the English); Guiness, Harp, Bogside Bombshells; the milk; the bread; roast leg of lamb at the chow hall; going to the beach after a 1600-2400 watch and being there at sunrise (around 0500); Derry City; the dances; the smiles on the faces of those lovely lasses; the children who loved the Yanks, and the Gypsy kids; catching the bus to and from downtown' mu first car...a 59 Foird Popular...and my last car...a 56 Humber Hawk (this was in 70-71 folks); leaving Derry with a knot in my stomach...happy to be going home, but sad to be leaving such a wonderful place. Feel free to contact me with your rememberances.

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Wednesday 07/11/2001 7:39:10am
Name: richard &kitty williams
E-Mail: kitty 3943@aol.comHomepage Title:
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Location:
Comments: what a weekend !!!!i will never foget this precious time in vb.thanks to sully & mary ann , tommy porter &monica for all their hard work. just seeing theresa curran weimer again was special in itself we had been friends since babies class (kindergarten) and rosie gallagher orlando .i have not danced in 14 yrs and i may not dance ever again but thats o. k. i danced enough last weekend to last a lifetime or maybe till 2003. to paul& delores cafasso i love you guys we got to share the weekend with bob &pat faunce and i saw betty roddy cohen after 40 yrs God bless you betty and God bless you mary hudgins you are special. so now we wait for 2003 and God willing we will all be there. so to all of you my dear friends may God bless you and yours .in His love richard &kitty williams.

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Tuesday 07/10/2001 10:32:04pm
Name: Roger & Theresa (Curran) Weimer
E-Mail: irish2@gte.netHomepage Title:
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Location: Fremont< Indiana
Comments: We would like to thank all the people who put on this mini reunion in VB and all the old friends and new friends. We had a great time and hope to see you all in Derry in 2003. Thanks Rich and Kitty Williams, Bob and Pat France, Tony and Rose Orlando, and Jim (Sully)and Mary Ann Sullivan. You are a great bunch of people

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Monday 07/09/2001 9:11:28pm
Name: Phil Fusilier
E-Mail: chief@sectionb.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Web Ring
Location:
Comments: When I was in Derry, from Feb 70 to Aug 71, I took hundreds of photos on colour slides. I also rescued 10-15 old b&w photos of the base from the 50's and 60's that were about to be shitcanned. I have located the above, and hope to have them scanned and emailed to Sulley by late July '01. Don't worry Sulley, I'm only going to send a couple of dozen of the colour slides...not the 420 that I have.

Monday 07/09/2001 2:23:05pm
Name: Phil %22Fuse%22 Fusilier
E-Mail: chief@sectionb.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Web Ring
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Comments: Just a note to thank all the Irish civilians (there are way to many for me to attempt to name, less I leave someone out) who worked at NCS Derry through the years You men and women were what makes Derry SPECIAL to those of us who were stationed there. I was in Derry from Feb 70 to Aug 71, but this "thanks" applies to all who worked at the Base from 1942 to 1977. You, ladies and gentlemen are among the finest persons I've ever had the pleasure to meet.
"It's how you ride the trail that counts." Roy Rogers

May God Bless You!

CYN Phillip L. "Fuse" Fusilier

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Sunday 07/08/2001 8:07:01pm
Name: Bob Redmond
E-Mail: sparks239436@home.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Goose Creek, SC
Comments: I had a wonderful time at the mini-reunion. My thanks to those that worked so hard making all the arrangements; especially Tommy Porter!

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Saturday 07/07/2001 1:26:36pm
Name: RANDY HOING
E-Mail: RHOING6322@AOL.COMHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: SIOUX CITY IOWA
Comments: THIS WEBSITE IS LIKE ...HEAVEN. WAS IN DERRY FROM FEB 72 UNTIL AUG73, WORKED IN TRAFFIC RELAY. REMEMBER TOM SAUTTER,RANDY NIFFEN,TOM AND RITA OAKLEY, JACK "FAT JACK" ELDER,JOHNNY MCALEAR,ZAK TAYLOR,RICH FERRIS, KENNY WILLIAMS, AND BUNCHES OF OTHERS. DOES ANYONE REMEMBER THE " SMOKER" CHARITY BOXING MATCHES IN THE GYM?? MY FACE DOES. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK GUYS. HOPEFULLY WE'LL SEE YA IN 03.

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Thursday 07/05/2001 11:12:07am
Name: Phil Fusilier
E-Mail: chief@sectionb.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Comments: Forgot to put my location when I signed book.

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Thursday 07/05/2001 10:57:04am
Name: Phil Fusilier
E-Mail: chief@sectionb.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location:
Comments: I was stationed at NAVCOMMSTA Derry from Feb 70 to Aug 71. Would be insterested in hearing from anyone else stationed there at the time. Have many fond memories of Sailors, Civilians, and the Derry people.

Monday 07/02/2001 6:03:34pm
Name: robbie carlin
E-Mail: robbiecarlin@hotmail.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Search Engine
Location:
Comments: great site one of the best thanks

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Friday 06/29/2001 6:04:42pm
Name: liam miller
E-Mail: liam.miller@lyitHomepage Title:
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Location:
Comments: Interesting,
Seems so long ago but so well remembered.
Son of Mike miller, rmcs rip.
wishing fair winds to all who served.

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Tuesday 06/19/2001 9:45:18am
Name: R. Spadafora
E-Mail: Rspadafora@centura.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Virginia Beach, Va
Comments: Ron Spadafora and Mike Anderson will be in the Eglington Hotel in Port Rush from June 21-25 and the DeVinci in Derry from 26June-5 July. Anyone around give a call and we will enjoy a pint or five.

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Sunday 06/17/2001 9:33:52am
Name: Charles H Keiner
E-Mail: loiskeiner@aol.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Search Engine
Location:
Comments: Lois Keiner's father, Charles H. Keiner, was stationed in Londonderry from 1941 to 1942. He was a Chief Petty Officer (HMC) and served with the first group of navy personnel to arrive at the base. If anyone has any photos or information regarding her father, especially photos or information from the WWII visit of the King and Queen of England to the base, please contact Lois at the above e-mail address.

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Tuesday 06/12/2001 5:40:30pm
Name: Marie Dunne
E-Mail: marie@dunne56.fsnet.co.ukHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Derry
Comments: Former Special Services Assistant on base from 70 - 77. Interested in reunion and in hearing from former navy employees - military and civilian.

Tuesday 06/12/2001 5:37:58pm
Name: KEVIN HUTCHESON
E-Mail: marie@dunne56.fsnet.co.ukHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Derry
Comments: Visited the site tonight 06.12.01. Former telephonist on Derry base 71-77. Interested in reunion.

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Sunday 06/10/2001 7:14:22pm
Name: Terry Damron/Margaret Damron(Palmer)
E-Mail: TEKKKER@AOL.COMHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Seattle Wa
Comments: Margaret and I are planning a trip back to Derry in August. Anyone from 74-77 planning on being there then? We would love to hear from the "Last few". I haven't been back since 84 so expect to see quite a change. We are both planning on attending the reunion in "03". Really looking forward to it.

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Sunday 06/10/2001 9:14:31am
Name: John Craig
E-Mail: johncraig@larbert.co.ukHomepage Title:
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Location: Scotland
Comments: Enjoyed looking at all the old photo's.
Use to vist my grans every year when I was younger and can remember the base in Derry. Remembr the wirless station in killylane Eglinton, was it American or British sea men who worked there?

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Thursday 06/07/2001 11:57:32am
Name: Rick Cavazos
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Location: McAllen, Tx.
Comments: Just returned from Derry this week and have a mini-report for the record.....They got an early summer, the temp was 17-19 c, T-shirt and sweater weather throughout our visit...sensational weather, sunshine and that great cool air in your face. First let me say that every citizen that I spoke with while there expressed a guinuine enthusiasm for the 2003 re-union. They are ready for this! The event is widely known and anticipated in the community. Ex-President Clinton was in Derry as a follow-up to the Good Friday Accord and the crowds showed up big time....he spent about an xtra hour in the Guildhall Square, pressing the flesh with the everyday citizens...went good. The USMC Band held their re-union during our stay. That was quite a show and connects back to the WWII era. Came to find out there were six or seven bases in the Derry area back then. Some were secret. But the only ones that stayed was NST. Had the opportunity to visit and talk with former bluejackets B.J. Tiernan, Don Brotherton, Jerry Hansen and though I didn't get to see Zack Taylor, I did tip a pint with his father-in-law at the Derby Bar. They are all prospering and doing well in Derry. Our 75-77 Irish soccer players and I met several times to reminisce (Matt Doherty, Thomas Kearney, Tony Harkin, Eugene Bradley, Speedy Carlin), most notably at the Village Inn in Rosemount and at Mailey's Bluebell Bar Lecky Road. They asked about John Reigle, Gary Whitehurst, Stevie Mertz, Brian Dunn, Jack Pavlak, John Ryan, Ed Kleynen among others and the stories sounded even better than when we lived them...especially the tours to the U.K. Something about Brass Monkey was a prominent conversation piece. Needless to say I ate some of my favorite stuff....sausage and chips, plenty of salt 'n vinegar, mixed grill plate, steak 'n kidney pie with a pint of Harp, Brandy balls, Clove rock, Baps and German buns buttered with tea. Well its too much to go on. They're building three new hotels right in the middle of town, including bringing back the old City Hotel by the bus station, and there's air service from London to Eglinton (Derry Airport)...this is a no brainer... You're gonna love it in 2003.

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Tuesday 06/05/2001 3:49:37pm
Name: Harry Odom UT1
E-Mail: HOBO3541@cs.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: E-Mail
Location: Rome, GA
Comments: Oh those glorious memories. Brenda and I also consider our days in Londonderry as being the best of the best. We made many great friends while living there, both native Northern Ireland and American. We have stayed in contact with several of the Irish friends throughout the years and have enjoyed having them to visit us in America. We also returned for a visit in 1998. Oh how it has changed since early sixties when we were there. I am retired and live in Rome, GA. Brenda also retired from USDA in 1994, I retired from the Navy in 1973 as a Chief Data Processing Technician and from the State of Georgia in 1996. Most of our friends from the base lived in base housing. Does anyone remember Chief and Gerda Collins, Gene and Rose King, Sonny and Frances Ormond, Bill and Dee Newkirk, Bud and Maria Coffee? Others with whom we have contacted recently are Don and Sherry Fisher, Earl and Isobel Ennis, Lola Austin, widow of Charlie Austin and Sydney Rundell and civilian Charlie McCay. Those are just a few names that come to mind immediately.
Would enjoy hearing from anyone who was stationed at Derry during 62 to 65 or any civilian who worked there during that time. We plan to attend the 2003 reunion in Londonderry. Hope to see you there.

Monday 06/04/2001 11:14:34am
Name: George F. Galligan Sr.
E-Mail: ggmg1@email.msn.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Friend
Location: Ocala Fl
Comments: Have been back from Derry since last
April. Derry sure has changed. This is a super site. Many thanks to the entire
staff. Lots of memories//ggmg

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Sunday 06/03/2001 10:19:39pm
Name: Michelle Travalli (Bonet)
E-Mail: mbonet19@excite.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Friend
Location: Burien Washington
Comments: I am the Daughter of Chuck Travalli and was given this web address by my Mom. My Father is currently in Tennesse, working as an Attorney for the State.

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Sunday 06/03/2001 6:44:12pm
Name: MARY NASH (WELLS)
E-Mail: MWELLS@OZ.NETHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Friend
Location: SEATTLE
Comments: GREAT WEBPAGE I FOUND SOME PEOPLE I KNEW

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Sunday 06/03/2001 5:48:02pm
Name: Terry Damron
E-Mail: TEKKKER@AOL.COMHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Seattle, Wa.
Comments: Served in Derry 74-77

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Monday 05/28/2001 1:55:01pm
Name: Buddy Eidson
E-Mail: buddye@surfsouth.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Bainbridge, Ga
Comments: I just recently returned from a two-week vacation that just happened to take me to San Diego, Ca. I know a lot of you went to boot camp and/or RM "A"/"B" school there. I had heard that they were going to close down NTC San Diego but I found it hard to believe. Well, it's true. I was shocked to find waist high weeds were the lawns used to be so neat and manicured. The only activity that I saw was (1) old men playing golf on the old golf course, (2) the old RM school is now a kindergarten and (3) demolition teams tearing down the buildings. The overflow buildings for RM school that were used in the sixtys were being torn down. Preble Field, where so many boot camp graduations were held is still there, although the grider is gone (the asphalt has been ripped up and is just soil now). The podium where the dignataries viewed the graduations is still there. Camp Nimits is still there but not for long. USS Recruit (the wooden ship used for training recruits) is still standing, but probably not for long. I really felt sick looking at the base in its present condition and remembering the old times. I guess time marches on but I don't have to like it. If I am still around, I plan to be at the reunion in Derry. Hello to all my old shipmates.

Tuesday 05/22/2001 11:04:30pm
Name: Diana Callaghan (Cullins)
E-Mail: Eirelass@aol.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Friend
Location: Los Angeles
Comments: My father is RMCM A.M. Cullins. We lived in Derry from 1969-1972. I have a great many memories from that time. My father referred me to this cite. it is great.
It has been a great many years. Needless to say I am all grown up, married and an attorney in L.A. I hope everyone is well.

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Monday 05/21/2001 3:11:57am
Name: Alfred %22B.L.%22 Whitehead
E-Mail: alwrmcusn@aol.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Friend
Location: Rockwood, Tn
Comments: Two tours in Derry, married a Derry girl. Hoping to make the 2003 alumni reunion. Anyone know where the following are:
Richard Fleischman
Randy Gray

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Sunday 05/13/2001 12:23:08am
Name: Joseph W. White
E-Mail: whitecap@pcfl.netHomepage Title:
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Location: Palm Coast, FL 32137
Comments: Served USNRS (NST) Londonderry,
1943-1946. Now age 75 (on 6/16/2001).
Serial # 711 00 93.
Handle: jww.
Anyone out there know me????

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Friday 05/04/2001 4:31:14pm
Name: Rick Cavazos
E-Mail: PH-956-631-0369Homepage Title:
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Referred By: Search Engine
Location: McAllen, Tx.
Comments: Hello lads...just wanted to drop a quick line to say that my wife and I will be in Derry during May & June (wife already there)...if anyone is going to be in the vicinity, I would enjoy a mini-reunion with you. For those of you that were on our soccer teams, I will be seeing the Derry boys that played with us and extend your regards and toast one in your behalf. Next item: Thinking back...the people that turned out to be among my best frineds in life and who have maintained contact throughout the years...were from the Derry connection...Don Decker, Len Joslyn, Barney Westphal, Steve Ochinang, John Fout, Dick Bellamare, John Calopietro, Gordon Bauschka...not to mention the Derry lads and John Rowland and Roy Seddon from England. Just a thought.
Last Input of personnel listing from the Mid-Sixties to Seventy group....Mike Sansoni and wife Sam, Tom Bryant, Rm22 Doc Dockery, ET3 Preston, Et3 Gilchrist, EN2 Moyer, BT1 Coffman, Rm1 Bob Dunbar, Little Jerry Johnson, Fred Hegwood, Ron "Coalman" Coleman, Bob Fazekas, Gary Thibault, Stevie Nadeau, Tony Elsay, Mr. Lonnie Massey (the xmtrs techrep), Chris Hendricks and last but not least...The Tahiti Five....your next dance will be a slow foxtrot. I'll think of you while I'm there...Be cool.

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Friday 05/04/2001 5:06:10am
Name: WATERFOOT HOTEL & COUNTRY CLUB
E-Mail: accounts@thewaterfoothotel.co.uk Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location:
Comments: Good Morning from the WATERFOOT HOTEL & COUNTRY CLUB in Derry/L'Derry . REALLY ENJOYED READING YOUR HISTORY. If any members would like some info and brochures on our hotel please contact me on above e.mail

Best Regards

Rosaleen O' Hagan

P.S. Check out our web site at www.thewaterfoothotel.co.uk

Monday 04/30/2001 3:52:24pm
Name: Harry Gustafson
E-Mail: hajo@earthlink.netHomepage Title:
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Referred By: E-Mail
Location: Bridgewater, Mass.
Comments: I was stationed in Londonderry from Dec. 1951 to Jan.1954. At that time it was Naval Radio Facicity 220.I have read all the guest book entries and noticed the great lack of entries in my time period then I happened to realize that we're all so old we have all gone to the happy hunting grounds or our memories have. I was looking at the pictures that Andrew Janer submitted and have some info that might interest him. I have not had any luck trying to connect with him. I do remember him as we were at the base at the same time. When I arrived at the base the Officer-in-Charge was a Lt. F. Wilson. There were only approximately 35 people living the good life. We had ration books for a lot of our food. If you ate at the base you had to turn your book over to Jim Smith, Civilian Cook, who would purchase and prepare our meals and good they were. He had 2 assistants and we were well taken care of. I have many fond memories of my tour of duty there and have a constant reminder of them as I am one of the lucky ones who married there.

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Saturday 04/21/2001 1:22:04pm
Name: jimmy mc laughlin
E-Mail: jimmy34@about.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Friend
Location:
Comments: do any of you remember deep sea angling from greencastle co.donegal?
jimmy mc laughlin f/v. ros bremore

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Wednesday 04/18/2001 8:32:42pm
Name: Tom Halvorson
E-Mail: Halvorsontls @cs.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Friend
Location: So.Lake Tahoe California
Comments: I was stationed in Derry from '69-'72 I was a SeaBee at Rossdowney.Does anyone know the whereabouts of Richard Paul,Tony Delia,Jason Aaron or Dennis Saltzer.Would appreciate any info.

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Sunday 04/15/2001 9:31:17pm
Name: mike musser
E-Mail: mus@mo-net.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: hc 81 box 9038 cassville mo. 65625
Comments: hay shipmate. what memories this site.
had just happened across it and been
reading for two hours and trying to
remember faces and names from 67 68 69.
looking for b l (buddie whitehead) and
jerry keebler control. anyone knowing their email/phone/etc please email me.
anyone else who I know but can't place,
email me and say hi.

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Sunday 04/15/2001 5:07:19pm
Name: Chuck Brozek
E-Mail: jcbrozek@netzero.netHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location:
Comments: My server messed up in March so I couldn't wish you all a good St. Patricks Day so here is a wish for a joyus and meaningful Happy Easter.

Thursday 04/12/2001 11:58:00pm
Name: Albert S. Johnson Jr.
E-Mail: asj4201@wf.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Wichita Falls, Texas
Comments: I was the SKC in the Supply Office from
January 70 thru January 72 and the tour
was one of the best duty stations I
served at. I remember the two lane
bowling alley as I was a member of the
CPO team. If anyone who was there at
the time I was and remembers me, I
would love to hear from you. I have
been back to Derry twice since I left
there and will be there in 2003. It is
good to see all the names listed on the
alumni. I talked to SKC Aquino on my
last trip there in 1996.

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Tuesday 04/10/2001 7:32:46am
Name: Allen Estes
E-Mail: aestes@woodmen.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Omaha, NE
Comments: I believe the sailor from the USS Pueblo was a BM1 assigned to the Master at Arms staff. I'm not positive about the name but believe it could have been Willie Bussell.

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Friday 04/06/2001 6:37:33pm
Name: Buddy Eidson
E-Mail: Buddye@surfsouth.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Bainbridge, Georgia
Comments: In view of the current news, I just remembered that we had a member of the USS Pueblo (captured in South Korea) stationed in Derry. If my memory serves me correctly, he had a relative stationed in Derry and he (USS Pueblo crewmember) was given a set of orders to Derry in 1969. I don't remember his name. Any help out there?

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Friday 03/30/2001 10:00:45pm
Name: ROSALEEN (mallett)OSUERE
E-Mail: rosaderry@hotmail.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Friend
Location: Derry City
Comments: looking to trace a very good friend who served on base (76-77 ) Omega Powell any-one who knows him please get in touch .. or pass my addy to him ........

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Tuesday 03/27/2001 7:42:56am
Name: Denis Doherty
E-Mail: dinnis41@hotmail.comHomepage Title: Whats Happenin'?
Homepage URL: http://Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Derry
Comments: I was in the 'base' from 66-72. I worked as the janitor in the barricks. Any one out there??? Get in touch!!

Monday 03/19/2001 7:15:28pm
Name: John McCann
E-Mail: j.mccann1@ntlworld.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Derry
Comments: I think my father used to work in the 'Yankee base' in the 1970's. He was called Noel McCann and I think he worked on the mess.
I remember a sailor called Rich Prigge was friendly with my father and mother and especially my aunt!
I spent many good days and nights in the base as a child.
I remember a Mark Newcity who was in my class at school also.

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Monday 03/19/2001 7:07:17pm
Name: Marie Kopiak
E-Mail: mkopiak@yahoo.co.ukHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Friend
Location: Dublin
Comments: I used to live in Derry. Anybody there from 69-72. Married to AJ. Later, Nice Site. Thanks, Marie

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Friday 03/16/2001 1:53:15pm
Name: Ron Spadafora
E-Mail: rspadafora@centura.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Virginia Beach, Va 23455
Comments: For those interested - Virgil Mixon 7063 Georgetown Hwy, Andrews, SC 29510 (north of Myrtle Beach) 843 264 8464. He has contact with Fred Beiner (Beanie) if anyone looking.

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Thursday 03/15/2001 12:37:23am
Name: Thomas A. Cerafice
E-Mail: tacera@optonline.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: E-Mail
Location: Manalapan N.J.
Comments: This site brought back a lot of memories. I was there 58-61. If anybody is looking for Luther "Buddy" Smoak, RM/ET 58/62, he lives in Longview Wash. Saw somebody was looking for Virgil Mixon. I heard he was a Minister in South Carolina.

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Wednesday 03/14/2001 10:42:03pm
Name: MARIE DOHERTY MOUL
E-Mail: MMOULIE@AOL.COMHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: WALDORF MARYLAND
Comments: AWESOME SITE SO GLAD TO SEE THE PEOPLE THAT I KNEW ARE STILL ALIVE AND KICKING!!! FOLKS IM ONLY KIDDING !!!
ITS WONDERFUL TO SEE YOU AGAIN KEEP IN TOUCH

Wednesday 03/14/2001 2:02:34pm
Name: Barbara Solomon-Conrad
E-Mail: KYWOMAN141@aol.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Friend
Location: Myrtle Beach, SC
Comments: Thanks to my Irish buddies up in Columbia MD for putting me onto this website. Brought back many memories of my stay in Derry '64-'65.

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Tuesday 03/06/2001 6:48:11pm
Name: Gordy Bauschka
E-Mail: digsco1@home.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Pensacola Florida
Comments: Since signing on back in November there sure has been a lot of traffic coming to this site. It really has grown, and one can hardly do a search for Navcommsta Londondery without turning up this site. I just wanted to say “Bravo Zulu” to Sully and the gang for making this site possible and keeping it updated. It’s still QSA5/QRK5. It has to be a labor of love.

I’m sure that all who have visited this site had some very fond memories return. All the pictures, which must be in the hundreds now, are really great and along with all the names kindle the old gray matter. They remind of the lyrics from the Mary Hopkins song which was very popular when I was there: ‘Those were the days my friend, we thought they’d never end, we’d sing and dance forever and a day”.

Great site – keep it up.

Gordy

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Sunday 03/04/2001 10:48:09am
Name: Peter & Helen (Clarke) Gordon
E-Mail: PJGordon@peoplepc.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Friend
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Comments: My sister-in-law just told me about this website. It's nice to see other people enjoyed Derry as much as I did. I hope to see you all in July and in 2003.

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Sunday 03/04/2001 5:25:58am
Name: MARIE ( DOHERTY) MOUL
E-Mail: MMOULIE@AOL.COMHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Friend
Location: WALDORF MARYLAND
Comments: ANYONE KNOW THE WHERE ABOUTS OF EDDIE KUZMA, MIKE BRADSHAW,DONNA CASSONI,FRANK EXTROME,LA CLAIRE,JIM PULLY,CHIEF DAUGHERTY,GOSNELL, LET ME KNOW THANKS

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Thursday 03/01/2001 5:00:58am
Name: Curtis Cunningham
E-Mail: curtis_cunningham@yahoo.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Friend
Location: Denver, Colorado
Comments: Does anyone know anything about Roy R. Cunningham, who married a Derry girl by the name of Irene Melaugh? He was an RMSN on the Base in 1963-1964, and maybe 1965. Any rememberances you might have of Roy would be most welcome. Please get in touch with me via e-mail address, snail mail, or phone:

Curtis Cunningham
944 South Yates Street
Denver, Colorado 80219
Phone: 303-936-4539
e-mail: curtis_cunningham@yahoo.com

If you happen to see this Roy, please contact me.

If anyone knows Roy's current location, please tell him about my request.

Thank You.

Monday 02/26/2001 2:08:04pm
Name: Jim Downs
E-Mail: jim.f.downs@gte.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Friend
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Comments: RM2 in the RATT Shop (TTY Repair) from 64 - 66. Great site. See lots of names I recognize.

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Saturday 02/24/2001 8:31:33pm
Name: Brian Magee
E-Mail: janandbrian@eircom.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Friend
Location: Donegal formerly Derry
Comments: I'm the son of Denis Magee, who was a
civilian maintenance man in the boiler house at the base from 64-77. Sadly Dad died in 95 of cancer. Among my best childhood memories was being the first boy in Ireland to get a G.i. Joe for X mas. I still remember the fourth of July barbeques! Amazed to see Dad among the pictures receiving an award from Capn. Lynch. My uncle Jack McElhinney worked at the Rossdowney site in the sixties and seventies, he's still alive and would love to hear from anyone who remembers him,(through me as he's not on line). I noticed someone asking after Bob Allard, he's alive and well, married to my cousin the former Rita Magee and living in Lowell Mass.They come over here to Derry every year. I'll pass on the website address to him. Touched by all the good things you all say about Derry and I look forward to a cead mile failte in 2003!

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Tuesday 02/20/2001 6:40:43pm
Name: Matt Doherty Jnr
E-Mail: mdod@tinyworld.co.ukHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Friend
Location: Derry City
Comments: Son of Matt Doherty (Civilian) who worked as cook in the Base.

I will be happy to put my dad in touch with anyone who might want a word.

I remember the Base well, although I was young when you all left. I still have fond memories of attending the 4th July & other Holiday Celebrations on the Base.

Thanks

Matt Jnr

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Monday 02/19/2001 4:36:53am
Name: Ciaran O'Neill
E-Mail: ciaran.o'neill@belfasttelegraph.co.ukHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location:
Comments: To whom it may concern,

I am the editor of the Derry edition of the Belfast Telegraph - the largest newspaper in Northern Ireland. We will be publishing an article on the plans for the major reunion of navy personnel in 2003. I would be keen to hear from anyone who may have an interesting story to tell about their time in Derry or any more information about the reunion plans.

Ciaran.

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Saturday 02/17/2001 0:28:10am
Name: ed jadeski
E-Mail: edjvabch@cs.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Friend
Location: Virginia Beach, Va
Comments: Visit Derry every two years.Pat Healey friend of mine. go with couple of old time radioman. patty give me a call. love the city. Have a Harps ready for june 20th

Thursday 02/15/2001 1:35:20pm
Name: Jim Nugent
E-Mail: james.c.nugent@saic.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location:
Comments:

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Tuesday 02/06/2001 11:26:46pm
Name: JOHN CHAPMAN
E-Mail: SCRW1955@YAHOOHomepage Title: CASINO DUDE
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: VILLE PLATTE,LOUISIANA
Comments: IN VIEWING THE LATEST NAMES MORE NAMES
COME TO MEMORY. DOES ANYONE KNOW OR
REMEMBER CHUCK TRAVALI OR JIMMY BELANGIA
? WOULD LIKE TO FIND THESE GUYS. ALSO
DAN TAYLOR. ALL WERE RM'S STATIONED IN
DERRY FROM 74-76.

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Sunday 02/04/2001 6:26:00pm
Name: james (jim) mckee
E-Mail: jamesmckee@knology.netHomepage Title: earthlink.net
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Friend
Location: west point ga.
Comments: would love to hear from guys i served with in derry 66-68. i rember the good time in the old em club and kens den

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Sunday 02/04/2001 2:58:41pm
Name: Jim Harris
E-Mail: jimharris@pomeroy-wa.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Friend
Location: Pomeroy, Washington, USA
Comments: I served in Derry from July 1965--Sept 1968. I married the former Connie Moore in Derry in July 1968. We were able to visit Derry in 1993 for our 25th anniversary and renew our wedding vows again in St Eugene's Cathedral, with most of the original crowd along with a whole bunch of youngsters there for the second go-a-round. Our daughter, Nichola Erin, was married in St. Eugene's Cathedral in June 1995, where her parents and grandparents were married many years ago. Connie has much family still residing in Dery and we visit as often as we can get away.
It's gratifying to me that so many former shipmates have the same memories of and love for Derry and it's people that I do. I can't say enough about the people of Derry. I will always remember Roy Gene Spenser taking me down to Tom and Guinn Trainor's house shortly after arriving in Derry and they became like another set of parents to me.
We are planning to attend the reunion in 2003 and are looking forward to seeing as many of you as we can. Any one that remembers me, drop a line so we can renew our friendship again.

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Sunday 02/04/2001 2:23:07pm
Name: Jim Harris
E-Mail: jimharris@pomeroy-wa.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Pomeroy, WA
Comments: Many thanks for starting and maintaining this webpage. It's a great way for us to keep in touch with each other.

Wednesday 01/31/2001 10:51:16pm
Name: JOHN CHAPMAN
E-Mail: SCRW1955@YAHOOHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: VILLE PLATTE,LOUISIANA
Comments: THIS IS LIKE COMING HOME. OF MY 20 YEARS
IN THE NAVY, DERRY HAS THE BEST MEMORIES. I'M GLAD TO FIND I',M NOT
ALONE IN MY BELIEF. LIKE MANY OTHERS
WHO SEVED THERE I HAVE A DERRY BRIDE
(25 YEARS). THE HAPPIEST DAYS OF MY
LIFE WERE IN DERRY. LOOK FORWARD TO
ANY WHO WOULD LIKE TO COMMUNICATE.
DEFINETLY PLAN ON ATTENDING THE '03
REUNI0N.

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Sunday 01/28/2001 2:58:33pm
Name: Willi Braun RMCM(SW) USNRET
E-Mail: WBMFMSFLBG@AOL.COMHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Friend
Location: Binghamton, New York
Comments: Gday to all of NST's once proud crew;
Thanks to Gordy Bauschka for giving me
the tip on this website. To Kleynen who served with me on DD-849 and told me to correctly call the city "DERRY"; Don
Brotherton together at NCS Puerto Rico&
ATCU100A Ser#2; Mike StClaire I Corps
Province/NSA Danang; John Bloom 3 duty
stations: NST/PuertoRico/&USS America
CV-66; and many names that i read from
Rick Cavzos's pages; it sure jarred my
memory and took me back to good ol Derry; Base Soccer Team; also FC Derry;
it's a small world out there and yet so
close with the internet; Glad that I
checked into "NST DERRY" website.
it brings the past alive. All the best
Willi Braun (RMCM/SW)USNRET :-)) :-))

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Sunday 01/28/2001 7:24:07am
Name: Gary Jamieson
E-Mail: gangsta2g@hotmail.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Derry
Comments: Hey guys!!! Realy nice site. Unfortunately I'm only 19 so don't remember any of the 'good old days' but I try to imagine Derry in days of old. I don't think it's changed too much. You all know you will be welcome back in Derry forever whenever you want to come. maybe I'll meet some of you in 2003.........
Good Luck

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Saturday 01/27/2001 2:17:53pm
Name: Cindy Warnes
E-Mail: cwarnes@ptinet.netHomepage Title: Earth's Children Summer Meetings
Homepage URL: http://www.angelfire.com/wa/McgMeadows/index.htmlReferred By: Friend
Location: Kalispell, Montana
Comments: I was 10 when we arrived in Londonderry. That was in August of 1970. We left in April of 1972. My Dad (Richard) was stationed there. We lived in the hotel next to Guild Hall for a while then moved to Woodburn Park at the back of the base. We eventually moved onto the base. My sister Wanda and I spent a lot of time at the Gym. Several of the sailors would "sponsor" us so we could jump on the trampoline and be supervised. About three days before we went back to the States I broke my arm on that trampoline! I remember two sailors (I think Wes and Zero) were sponsoring me at the time. They were mortified when they saw my arm. Of course, we were there during a lot of the "troubles". Witnessed many bombings and riots during our time there. I remember the Harris girls (Karen and Kelly), Jimmy Green, Vicki Mercer, Kim Jezewski and the Shea's. One of my Irish friends name is Helen Hunter. I remember her Dad had a bakery. It's been many years since I saw the Shea's. They came out to Flathead lake to visit us back in the 70's.

My Mom and I plan to come to Derry in 2003. We are going to find some pictures and hope to get them to the webmaster soon.

Cindy Warnes

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Friday 01/26/2001 10:50:39pm
Name: Dr Kieran Pemberton
E-Mail: kdp@stowers-institute.orgHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location:
Comments: I'm a Derry native now living and working in Kansas City, Missouri. As a boy in Derry in the 70's I had an American friend living just up the street in Prehen Park (address might have been 25 Prehen Park???). His father worked at your Base but I can't remember his name. The son was called Johnny Bryant. Any info on the family would be gratefully received. They would certainly have been in Derry between July 1973 until probably at least 1976???
Thanks for any help and it was great looking through all your old photos. I can remember Johnny bringing all these American sweets out to us from the base!

Thursday 01/25/2001 11:46:23am
Name: Linda Downer
E-Mail: ldowner@downer.cncfamily.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Herndon, VA
Comments: I met Tom Ward (RM)at the base in Londonderry in 1971. I was visiting my parents, Jesse and Gloria Limon. Tom and I were married and had our reception at the base in March of 72. Unfortunately, the marriage only lasted 20 years. However, the memories of Derry linger on. I was lucky enough to be in Derry a couple of years ago. It looks GREAT!! I'll have my son pass this site on to my ex. I'm sure he'll be excited to see some of the alumni listed here. On the negative side, John Dye (RM) who eventually married my sister, Joan (who also was in Derry) passed away a couple of years ago.
Wonderful site! What a great way to connect everyone. Kudo's to the folk in charge!!

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Tuesday 01/23/2001 8:38:30pm
Name: Denis McDaid
E-Mail: denis-mcdaid@btinternet.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location:
Comments: It is so gratifying to see the pictures and names of so many military & civilian personnel that worked at U.S.Navcommsta L.Derry.
The comments that I have read on this site tells me, what I have always felt myself, that this was an era that the majority of us that served and worked there are so proud of.
Looking forward to the 2003 bash.
Very best wishes,
Denis McDaid

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Sunday 01/21/2001 9:49:40am
Name: Howard R. Batchelor
E-Mail: aallen68@hotmail.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Londonderry
Comments: Stationed at Clooney 1966 thru 1969.
Would really like to contact two shipmates......best man at my wedding to
Julie,Jim Jordan and Jerry Harper(EN3?)
I am late of S.Carolina now resident in
Londonderry.See you all here in 2003.

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Thursday 01/18/2001 10:18:17am
Name: Margaret Finnis
E-Mail: mfinnis@atlantictours.comHomepage Title: Just an ordinary Derry girl.
Homepage URL:
Referred By: E-Mail
Location: At present Nova Scotia originally Derry
Comments: What a fantastic site, My memories were of playing at the base when I was young, my Aunt worked there her name is Kay Balderick she still talks of it as it was yesterday, I'm almost jealous that I wasn't older they seemed such happy times. I myself work for a tour opperator in the town and have had the pleasure to meet with many ex navy personnel in the past few years always asking about the bars and certain places of interest to them from their previous stay here. I would like to say that if any of you are going to be coming over in 2003, we have Airport transport to the city and if I can help any one with enquiries I would be glad to do so. I only wish that more people could look back to our beautiful city with such fond memories.

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Tuesday 01/16/2001 11:25:53pm
Name: MARIE MOUL
E-Mail: MMOULIE@AOL.COMHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: MARYLAND
Comments: I SAW THE TAPS THAT YOU LISTED CHARLES AUSTIN WAS IT THE SAME GENTLEMAN THAT MARRIED LOLA BOYLE AUSTIN? IN DERRY IN 65 WE WERE STATIONED WITH THEM IS IT THE SAME COUPLE??? IM FROM DERRY SO I KNEW LOLA SO THEREFORE I HOPE THIS IS NOT THE SAME PERSON

Tuesday 01/16/2001 8:44:07pm
Name: Joe Banks RMC Ret,
E-Mail: joe_myra@msn.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://Referred By: Friend
Location: Manchester, NH
Comments: Served in Derry 63-65 as RM2, worked in ship/shore then went to Speccomm and shifted to RAF Edzell with Speccomm. Had an extremely enjoyable tour in Derry and Edzell have many lasting friends and shipmates from that era: Jesse Adkinson, Steve Moore, Carl Nitske,Ronnie Zell, John Davis, Charlie Funk(deceased), Larry Sorrenson and many others. Keep up the good work on this site and will see you in 03',,Joe

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Tuesday 01/16/2001 12:32:58am
Name: Rick Cavazos
E-Mail: Part IIHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Friend
Location: McAllen, Tx.
Comments: Hey, I'm really impressed whith how this is going..and of course it's great to see so many familier names that bring back memories. I'm sorry that most of you didn't hear about the 92 reunion..It was an older group..as I said previously, it was organized from the Derry side by Jerry Hansen, and it was a really super affair. The group was not large, just right, and Of course they didn't have the advantage of a web site. The current organizers may want to touch base with Jerry, as he is well connected over there and we basically got all the activities free gratis. In addition to the activities that I had previously listed, we also had a Day Bus Run of County Derry, stopping for meals and sights etc...on the final day we had a bowling tournament among the attendees. Our meeting place was always at the bowling alley and was set up for us very nicely by John Griffin who worked there on the machinery and we attended some barbecues in the back patio. There were a good number of Derry people who worked at the base that showed at the different gatherings and the local papers covered the event very well, everyone knew who we were and we covered the town really well.
Side notes: Chuck Brozek- I saw John Davis and Lilly at the 92 reunion. He was retired and working in American Embassies. They had just returned from the Embassy in Mexico City. They looked great.
Tom Wolters- Tks for the picture of Scamp...he was no regular dog...liked rum and coke and was known to be seen at the club on occassion.
Mr. Gilhuly- Frank Partridge is retired in Derry. He and his wife Daphne were at the 92 reunion. Jerry Hansen should have his address/phone.
Jerry Keenan- The young ladies name was Virginia "Jenny". Don't remember her last.
My favorites from 66-70 (because there is normally nothing like your first time)
Best Pub: Mailey's Blue Bell Bar on the Lecky Rd. Went there after attending my first soccer match (Brandywell) and never left it.
Best Pint: Smithwicks or Harp in the pinch.
Best Bar Men- Chuey Mailey and Sean "Jake" McCool of the Blue Bell.
Best Fish & Chips- Old "Maggies" place at the top of Lecky Rd. and Williams St.
Best Beach: Downhill and Fahan (section parties) Portrush for carnival and Ballycastly for the Lamas Fair.
Best Sandwiches: Tomatoes or onions on bread and butter, salted. Introduced to me in 66 by Kathleen "Sister" Meenan and Ann McCord (Gemelke).
Best Scone Bread: Made by Don Brotherton's mother-in-law. Thanks 'mam.
Additional names from 66-70....Bob Allard, RM1 Hensley, "Hassa" Hymes, Lt. Dodrill, Lt. White, Lt. "Double" Dudie, Jim Stanley, Sam Roberson, Michael Danaher, John Davis, Rm3 Farley, Clayton Owens, Lt. Yeutter, CWO Tims, Dave Mackey, Buddy Eidson, Richard Walsh, Steve Byriel, Ray Lechasse, Rm3 Robillard, Doug Way, Jimmy "The Wean" Myers, ET3 Tarantino, RMC Robert "el Bob" Schwab, RMCM William Reynolds, Jim Carlstrom, Jim McKey, ETC Rudy Littleton, RMCS John Fout, Wayne Kohlmeyer, Wayne Andrews, Doug Keely, RMSN "Mudball" Jackson, Chuck Weigand, SM1 "Bagpipes" McCauley, Stan Hribar, Willie Bruan, Rich Chasey, Dave Manori, Lt. Probst, Tom Stalker, John O'Connor, Norm Vader, YN3 Bailey, Clem Kundha, Howard Chase, Mel Thorne, John "Otis" Wagner, Kenny Hayslip, Jerry Farnsworth, Bear McMahon, Tom Meservey, Don Thrasher, John "Scotty" Scott. BT AR.

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Tuesday 01/16/2001 1:43:44am
Name: Jerry Keenan
E-Mail: gkeenan@suffolk.lib.ny.usHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: E-Mail
Location: West Islip, Suffolk County, NY
Comments: Hi Everyone,

I think I was one of the first '100' to join the alumni assoc. But I have to say, I've seen so many familiar names and faces (from everyone's photo submissions) that I decided I'd make a wee bit of an entry myself. In addition to the photos I've also contributed.
Unfortunately, I also recognize far too many names in the "taps" section -- one or two of whom were very good friends of mine during one,or more, of my 3 tours; both Derry civilians and Navy types.
On my last tour (75-76) I was LPO of Traffic Division (Message Center). RMC Moore was Traffic Chief, and our Commo was Lt. Price. Anyone know what ever happened to him? We were both 'breaking the rules' back then, but it wasn't a court-martial offense like it is now -- he was dating a PNSN in Admin (can't remember her name) and I was dating RM3 Kathy Delahanty (but we've been married now for nearly 24 years, with 3 kids, 2 of whom aren't exactly 'kids' anymore -- 2 daughters, 19 and 15, both born in London, and a 9 year old son born here in NY).

Anyway, I want to say that Sully has done something really terrific with this site. I think it's probably the only site, military related, of its kind.
I confess, I've been a subscriber to the Navy Times for years but never saw any notice of the reunion held in '92. I would've liked to have been there. But I'm already making plans for '03.
I am really looking forward to seeing some familiar faces (even without the hair, or with white hair, and all the wrinkles -- haha). We ain't kids anymore!
By the way, I retired in '83 as an RM1, and my wife (the former RM3 Kathryn Delahanty) retired in '95 from the USNR as RMC.

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Monday 01/15/2001 11:57:47pm
Name: tom campbell
E-Mail: tlcampbellderry.comHomepage Title: none
Homepage URL: http://noneReferred By: Just Surfed In
Location: new york
Comments: They where good guys in the U S navy base .

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Monday 01/15/2001 11:46:50pm
Name: Tom Campbell
E-Mail: tlcampbellderry@aol.com Homepage Title: none none
Homepage URL: http://noneReferred By: Search Engine
Location: po box 588 Jefferson Valley N. Y. 10535
Comments: I spent a lot of time on the base, Iwas a musican and played alot for the kids and also at a later hour for the adults

Monday 01/15/2001 7:07:24pm
Name: John Duddy
E-Mail: jduddy@telusplanet.netHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Calgary, Alberta.
Comments: For Buddy Eidson.
The square dancing club was founded by Sid and Kay Arnold. Kay was from Japan and was mentioned in the Belfast Telegraph as having survived the A-bomb as a child. They had a son Danny. The club was called The Irish Hoe-downers.
I was also a charter member and I remember other members-Mr. and Mrs. Russ Downey (we found their name amusing because of Rossdowney) Brigid Duddy,Jerry and Shiela McCourt, Charlie and Lilly Doherty, Avril McGowan. We got extra badges for dancing in rare locations so the club came out to my farm and danced among the straw bales and in my bathroom. The Arnolds had a sign made up reminding the members to prevent under-arm odors and bad breath;
I cannot imagine the civilians needing such a reminder.

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Monday 01/15/2001 3:16:13pm
Name: Jim 'Sully' Sullivan
E-Mail: jvsullivan@ipass.netHomepage Title: U.S. NAVCOMMSTA Londonderry Alumni Assoc
Homepage URL: http://www.navcommsta-londonderry.freeservers.comReferred By: Friend
Location: Cary, North Carolina
Comments: In answer to Buddy Eidson's question: Lt. Stanley E. Sampson died in his quarters of cardiac arrest at 7:45pm, on August 29, 1966. Information provided by Tom Wolters.

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Monday 01/15/2001 2:13:51pm
Name: Buddy Eidson
E-Mail: buddye@surfsouth.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Bainbridge, Ga
Comments: I have just decided to start doing something. I am going to sign on this site and as I think of some memory of my tour of Derry I'm going to write it down. Hopefully it will trigger someone else's memory and they will share their memorys too. Here goes:

I was in Derry from 9/65 to 10/69. I don't remember the exact time of this occurance but it was towared the middle of my tour. There was some athletic event going on. The guys had just finished and gone home. There was a Lt. (don't remember his name) who collapsed just as he got into his base housing door. He collapsed with a heart attack and died. They ended up naming the gym after him. Anyone remember his name?

Another thing that I remember is we formed a square dancing club on the base. We were the charter members. We even had name badges made up with the name of the club and our names on them. If I can find it, I will send a picture of it. Don't remember the name of it (I am terrible with names, but I never forget a face). We used to practice each week in one of the quanset huts next to the commissary. When they opened the gym the BBC put on a TV show in the gym. We performed a square dance on the tv show. Probably my 15 minutes of fame, but it only lasted about 2-3 minutes. Ach Well! Did the square dancing club die out or did it last until the base closed?

Your turn. Buddy

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Monday 01/15/2001 12:15:18am
Name: Bob Redmond
E-Mail: sparks3239436@home.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Friend
Location: Goose Creek, SC
Comments: Scamp's Photo ...... This brings back fond memories of Scamp, the base mascot. He was one smart little dog and well known by all the bus conductors. I often remember him getting on the bus at Clooney, unaccompanied, and riding it to the Diamond. He would then proceed to the Diamond Bar in search of his owner. If the Bos'n wasn't there, Scamp would then proceed to the Bosn's nearby flat and then to other known haunts. His search was conducted in a logical order to ensure success in the earliest time possible. A very smart dog indeed.

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Saturday 01/13/2001 11:00:00am
Name: Robert (Bob) Redmond, RMCS Retired
E-Mail: sparks239436@home.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Friend
Location: Goose Creek, South Carolina
Comments: Served from 63-66. Derry had a profound effect on most of use who served there. I've been revisiting this site often during the past few days. I remember almost all of those listed who also served during my tour of duty and those who I had the pleasure of serving with at other duty stations. Each visit occasions a new onslaught of fond memories. I would like to hear news concerning the following individuals: Dean Farley, Richard Bigler and Bryan Beardon.

My wife of 35 years, formerly Belle McColgan of Rosemount returns home every year. She would enjoy hearing from any of her hometown friends. Her email address is belle318@home.com

A special treat for you diehard Derry enthusiasts. Radio Foyle now brodcasts via the Internet. You'll need to download Real Audio (free download) to listen. Just point your browser to: http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/radio/ and enjoy.

Thursday 01/11/2001 8:20:46pm
Name: Russ Guidotti
E-Mail: thepittsburgslim@aol.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Friend
Location: W Columbia SC
Comments: Well I found Zack Taylor and have talked to him. Thanks to all who sent me info on him. I never thought I'd see the day when I would be returning to Derry, but I can't wait till 2003 for the reunion. Also I have the pictures of the fields that Linda Terrell explained in her comments. I lived beside here and Bill in the Duplex. I'm sure Bill and her remember Shane my German Shepard (Alsatain). In fact Linda had one of Shanes and Grichins pups.I loved that dog so much. He was a true and loyal friend. I'm in touch with Hank Speer, Steve Feron, Boe Campbell, Rob Sanders, Jack McGrail, Ray (Raymo) Mckelevy and sometimes with Steve Swiggums. If anyone is looking for any of these guys I can help. Thanks for this web site. I hope to see alot of you this summer in Virgina Beach and if not in Derry in 2003.

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Wednesday 01/10/2001 9:24:32pm
Name: Chuck Brozek
E-Mail: cjbrozek@netzero.netHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Zion. Ill
Comments: Here are some memory joggers:
- passion pennies
- merrydown
- tomato and cheese sandwichs at Cassoni's
- booze and cigarette rations
- steak and kidney pies
- 40 oz bottles for $1.50
- ravioli midrats night after night after night after night...
- 25 cent mixed drinks and 10 cent beer (happy hour-10 cent drinks and free beer)
- RMC Cooper's castle trips
- last shot got you the first shot from new bottle, still 25 cents
- 44 gram darts with paper flights
- rating parties
- playing hearts upstairs at the diamond bar
- new guys spending pounds like they were dollars
- a pocket full of red and blue lead pencils if you worked torn tape relay
- eraserless pencils if you worked crypto
and we all knew what "chad" was way before this last presidential election...something to throw at weddings right!!!

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Wednesday 01/10/2001 8:41:53pm
Name: D.L.Davidson
E-Mail: SnoopNPoop@aol.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Florida
Comments: We have a common interest in 'Derry. Mine in the commemoration of Marine Barracks, NOB 1942-1945. We have an annual dedication/ceremony at Beech Hill (former Bn HQ)with Leatherneck Pipe Band. This year Quantico Band will perform. This usually is set for the 1-2 week of May each year. Good luck with your reunion. Don, 1Sgt USMC(Ret)

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Tuesday 01/09/2001 10:23:15pm
Name: Chuck Brozek
E-Mail: cjbrozek@netzero.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Zion, Ill
Comments: Stationed in Derry 8/64 to 8/68. Glad to see so many old friends still alive and kicking. What a nostalgia trip!! I'm going to send Sully some pictures to include on this site. Don't get to tee'd off if your embarassed by one or more of them. I retired as a RMC(SS) in 1987. Derry was by far the best duty station in my 25 year career. Just wish I could remember all of it, if you know what I mean. Oooh the parties, its lucky some of us still have livers. Thanks to Sully for this site and thanks to Bob Gradisher for letting me know about it. Hope to hear from some of you if you remember me at all. Anybody heard from John Davis?

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Monday 01/08/2001 2:01:51pm
Name: Tom Wolters
E-Mail: wolters@worldnet.att.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://Referred By: Friend
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Comments: Received a phone call from Larry & Bridget Sorensen regarding this site. Larry was stationed in Derry for some time between mid-late sixties. I was able to track them down a couple of years ago when researching some old Naval achives. He now lives in Ava, Missouri. I was stationed in Derry 12/65 to 7/67 as an ETN. This site and the many photos sure bring back some wonderful memories. My wife and I returned in 1996 for our 30th anniversary and will again in 2/2001. We are going to try for the 2003 reunion. Derry holds a special place in our hearts. For those who have been trying to locate Tony Audia. I found him living right here in Utah. Haven't seen him for a couple of years but printed off a copy of the site and mailed it to his last known address. Hopefully he will contact me & sign in. Keep the good work up.

Saturday 01/06/2001 11:49:25pm
Name: Charles (Chuck) Miller
E-Mail: chuckmaybe@home.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: E-Mail
Location:
Comments: Was in NRS Thurso 67-69. Some of you
were there too. Talk to some of you I'm
sure on TTY O/W.

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Saturday 01/06/2001 2:55:49pm
Name: Carol Ann Stephanski-Horton
E-Mail: SHorton565@aol.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Friend
Location: Lockport, NY 14094
Comments: Very nice work. My father married Moira Ferguson of High Street in the year 1965. He was in the USS Navy and was stationed in Londonderry. His name is J. Robert Stephanski, Jr.

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Saturday 01/06/2001 9:52:46am
Name: Eugene O'Donnell
E-Mail: eugene.odonnell@ntlworld.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Derry
Comments: I am George O'Donnell, the gate guards, son(Mike Ponder couldn't remember his surname in his photo) He is now 80 and was delighted when I printed out some of the pages & photos. When I mentioned Jim Sullivan, he immediately recalled Sully. He is now reading all the entries and says he can remember many more as he worked at the base from the war up until it closed in 1977. He will have more to say later but just wants to wish anyone he remembers him a happy new year.

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Saturday 01/06/2001 9:47:23am
Name: JAMES KELLY
E-Mail:
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Referred By: Search Engine
Location: DERRY
Comments: WORKED AT ROSSDOWNEY FROM 67-73 AND THEN
WENT TO WORK FOR USEUCOM IN GERMANY.
HANDLED ALL THE SHIPPING OF HHG AND POVS. AFTER ASSOCIATING WITH USA, USAF,
AND USN STILL TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHICH
IS THE SENIOR SERVICE. ENJOYED THE VISIT
AND RECOGNISED MANY NAMES AND FACES. LOOK FORWARD TO NEXT SITE VISIT. SEE YOU IN HUGHIE MAILEYS PUB.

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Saturday 01/06/2001 3:53:29am
Name: J Robert Stephanski Jr
E-Mail: SHorton565@aol.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Lockport, NY 14094 2154
Comments: 'Ski' was the Base Postal Clerk (PC2) from December 1963 to May 1966.

Wednesday 01/03/2001 1:59:14pm
Name: Guy 'Buddy' Eidson
E-Mail: buddye@surfsouth.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Bainbridge, Ga
Comments: I was completely blown over by this website. It brought back so many memories. I was there from 9/65 to 10/69. Pounded a CW key for the first year at the receiver site then moved to the main site to the message center. Came as an RMSA and left as RM2. Made RM1 on the next test.
I remember Mama Coyles, the Diamond, the Guildhall, Ken's Den on Carlilse (sp) road and his last dance hall on the waterside (don't remember the name). I have a few pictures that I will post as soon as I figure out how to do it. I have a picture of Wes Dahl, Steve Ochinang (sp)and a few others. I have a cloth patch of NCS Londonderry (the older one).
I retired in 89. I hope to be able to get to the reunion if my health doesn't prevent it. I would like to hear from all my old friends.

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Wednesday 01/03/2001 2:28:05am
Name: Mike Ponder
E-Mail: mpthermc@bellsouth.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Middleburg, Fl
Comments: Just read the latest entry from Rick Cavazos which jogged the old memory and brought a few more names to mind. I was for lack of a better term part of the "younger crowd" around the time of the base closing. I was a member of J.O. Lotan's, section (1), loved and loathed by all (we were the best). John Griffin and later Ronnie McCall were the message/fleet center supervisors. Nothing like coming off that mid watch and opening the club. Anyone remember the other CWO's? I think the Terrells worked with RM1 Kelley (who by the way hated everyone in our section).
Anyway a few of the other names I haven't seen are: Ken Ramsey (RMC RET) (went to his retirement in Edzell 1995), Jake Ennis (haven't heard from him since the mid 80's after he made warrant), Mike Chapman and Louis Bream (shared a house with them at Harberton Park), Mike Grumbine (Mike changed his last name to Haynes and made LDO.) last contact with him was 93/94 while he was stationed at TELCOM. Guy Meissner, George Galligan, Steve Simsic, Chuck Travali (married Mary Nash and later divorced), Rocky Shouten, Chief Westbury, Bob Mcauley, Ens Nell Hurley (She was a LCDR and XO of NCTS JAX in the late 80's while Mike Harland and myself were stationed there). Saw John Griffin a couple of times on visits to Derry, he was like the head guy in charge of bowling alley repair for most of the bowling alleys in N.Ireland. Rich and Margaret Farris live across the street and are Godparents to our Granddaughter. Anyone remember wee Jerry the crippled dispatcher at Foyle Taxi's. Jerry never let me down at 2 or 3 in the morning when I needed transportaion to or from the Creggan. I was in London 92-95 and didn't hear anything about the 92 reunion. I won't miss another one!

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Tuesday 01/02/2001 7:17:30pm
Name: Paddy Halferty
E-Mail: phalferty@home.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: E-Mail
Location: Toronto Canada.
Comments: Played at the base as a musician

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Tuesday 01/02/2001 4:56:19pm
Name: Israel
E-Mail: israel.cavazos.@twc/state/tx/usHomepage Title: first change to initial guestbook entry
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Friend
Location:
Comments: effective 01/02/01 make the following pen and ink correction: cavazos guestbook entry... e e e e e e e e ar, line out where ever the year 93 is stated and insert "Derry in Oh-Three". I understand time is a little slow in Texas, but its not ten years slow. Ach Well! CUL

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Tuesday 01/02/2001 4:14:28pm
Name: Donald
E-Mail: dmann@scn.spawar.navy.milHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Friend
Location: Virginia Beach VA
Comments: John Reigle told me about this site (at the wedding of JO Lotan's (RM 74 -77) son)I was stationed in Derry from 74 to 77 and was part of the Thurso transistion crew. My wife Barbara and kids Willie, Barbra and Donna were there with me. We had more great friends and good times there than I could possibly list here.

Tuesday 01/02/2001 3:45:36pm
Name: Israel
E-Mail: Israel.cavazos@twc.state.tx.usHomepage Title: 956-631-0369
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Friend
Location: 1632 Whitewing Ave McAllen, Tx. 78501
Comments: Super job on this site boys...I went to the reunion in 92 that was organized by Jerry Hansen from the Derry side of the pond. What a terrific time we had. We did 3 radio shows, a TV show (N.I. evening news), had a guided tour of the city walls, a full, evening official reception hosted by the Lord Mayor at the Guildhall (irish dancers, Willie Peerless singing, food and limitless bar), a tour of the old navcommsta, and an early evening cruise boat tour down the Foyle all the way to the Inlet and back with a band and bar. I'll take seconds on that anytime. Additionally, the local populace treated us and the event as they always have, like a million dollars, with class and distinction. My wife, the former Bridget McCool from Creggan Heights (her sister Frances McCool was married to Chick Surko) and I go back regularly and as many of you have mentioned there are some great changes, for the better I may add. They don't do away with all the old as we do here, they've found a way to maintain the old charm and character while arriving into the economic and technical culture of the new millinium. It's a great blend. You'll still relive all the things you remember, but in a renewed, modern and healthier environment. So see you there in 93.
Just a few side notes: John Duddy, I see you didn't have enough petrol to make it all the way to America (U.S. part)...I saw Bosco Harkin at the Brandywell in 99. Mike Ponder, the unknown sailor standing with John Reigle in your 1977 picture #1 is Ed Kleynen, RM1 Tech Control Supvr along with me, Don Decker, Homer Treat, Mike Harlan and others in the 74-77 era. Good dude. Had an unfortunate accident in an Italian homeport. John Bauer, I was a "mountain man" with you, Larry Frame and others. Remember when we took turns cooking for the crew each day. What was Larry's "only" dish. Tuna Fish Casserole. Don't forget the great housing team we had: Dennis McDaid, Big John Harkin and Terry. My favorite Cook/Soccer star/person was Matt Doherty. Bobby Fitzpatrick, Carl Campbell, Joe and Michael my favorite barkeeps. Willie, Whitey and Big Tim my fav gate guards. Overall the local men and women who worked at the base were an extraordinarily good group of people to us all.
My most memorable supvrs 66-70 era: RMC Bill Ryan and QM1 Beetle Bailey-old comm bldg, Rm1 Bill Irwin and Rm2 Pete Banta-new comm bldg, Rm2 Ted Mance-crypto room, Lt Tom Florimonti Ops Boss, and RM1 Gordon Bauschka-Rossdowney xmtrs.
Memorable characters 66-70: John "Capt Klutz" Calopietro, Len Joslyn, Don Decker, Big Joe Kill, Steve Ochinang, Wesley Dahl, Mike Farina, Jason Everitt, "Two Ton" Charlie Donovan &Maria, Julian With, Charlie "Earthquake" Nenninger, John Bloom, Tom Yea, Richard Welch, RMC Klinginsmith, Andy Anderson, PN1 Cooper, Ken Hays, Richard Casey, Willie "The Foot" Rottman, Ed "Killer" Kane, Dean Ellis, Al Weir & Sandra, Mike St. Claire, John Boyda, ET3 Murray, Bob Bolesic, Tony Orlando, Dave Mannelli, Rick Gobish, Larry Funk, Lance Cramer, Kenny Dorfler, Joe Waters, Pat Picasio, Jack Gemelke, Harry Pangburn, Bob Litton, Ron Bushey, Dan Lenardson, Zajak, Walter Lisicki, Lt Motz, Lt Sampson, W.O. Eels, Tom Bashaw, Danny Esposito, Bob Dunbar, Gary Jobst...just a few to stir the imagination without repeating names previously mentioned by other members. If any of you are out there...JOIN IN!Well now you know that many of you are remembered by many of us...so make the effort...we need to talk now. ... All the best Lads....Derry in Ninety Three.

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Tuesday 01/02/2001 1:43:27pm
Name: Gordon (Sage) Scherbarth
E-Mail: sscherbarth@eaglesystemsinc.netHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Friend
Location:
Comments: This is a follow-up to my 12/27/00 signing of the guest book. The daughters of Sean and Peggy Ferguson were Mura and Margaret. Would like to hear from anyone who can tell me the whereabouts and how to contact any of the family members.

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Saturday 12/30/2000 7:59:59am
Name: Fred Shaw
E-Mail: fredshaw@prodigy.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Boca Raton, Florida
Comments: My dad, CPO Fred Shaw, a Seabee, served in Londonderry from '54--'56. The rest of the family (mom and two brothers) lived on base in a converted Quonset hut. I and another brother attended St. Columb's college, and I was a member of the base soccer team. My dad died in 1964. I would appreciate it if you would add his name to your Taps section. I would enjoy hearing from anyone who remembers my dad.

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Saturday 12/30/2000 6:39:38am
Name: Mike Ponder
E-Mail: mpthermc@bellsouth.netHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Friend
Location: Middleburg, Fl
Comments: Email address for Zak Taylor

zakery.k.taylor@seagate.com

(Zak lives in Derry)

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Friday 12/29/2000 4:17:53pm
Name: Alfie Stockman
E-Mail: alfie@stockman.karoo.co.ukHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location:
Comments: Hi all. I'm a Derryman (now exiled)who has very fond memories of growing up and going to school with lots of American kids. I was at Clondermot Secondary School from 62-66 and remember your basketball team coaching us.

I later played in a rock band called 'Spirit' and we played in several of you messes. We played a lot of Doobies, Steely Dan, Eagles etc.. I remember we played at your Bi-Centenary Ball (July '76) and all the servicemen and their wives were dressed in period costume!

Thank you for wonderful friendships in my formative years, and for the memories that I carry with me 'til this day.

Wednesday 12/27/2000 12:10:05am
Name: Gordon (Sage) Scherbarth
E-Mail: sscherbarth@eaglesystemsinc.netHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Friend
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Comments: I was in Derry 8/70-9/74. Bang-up web site. Viewed a lot of the pictures although I don’t recognize the majority of the folks or the landscape. Would be interested in hearing form anyone who can help me find a civilian family I used to chum around with. His name was Sean Ferguson and his wife’s name was Peggy. He was an out of work merchant seaman. I believe they had four children (Marla, Jarret, Shamus (James), and I don’t remember the older daughter’s name). They lived in the Creggan and Sean’s parents lived in the Bogside.

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Wednesday 12/27/2000 10:49:38am
Name: Allen Estes
E-Mail: aestea@woodmen.comHomepage Title:
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Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Omaha, NE
Comments: Great site. I was station in Derry from September 70 thru December 73. I spent the whole time at the receiver site as a CW operator. (best job at NST) I lived in Lismacarol, had a house, a car, a motorcycle, a labrador retreiver and was only 19. Life was good. I have seen several people I know on the site and others in the guestbook. Norm Surko was my first supervisor. Others you might remember, but I've lost track of are; RM2 Michael Haberman (I think he retired from the Navy), CYN Vince Smith, RMSN Tom Hughes (got out on a hardship), PO3 Dave Atkins and PO1 "Dusty" Roads. Dusty was a master at arms in the barracks.

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Monday 12/25/2000 0:44:09am
Name: Linda and Bill Terrell
E-Mail: wterrel115@earthlink.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: 563 Lakewood Rd., Four Oaks, NC 27524
Comments: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all our friends from Derry!

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Saturday 12/23/2000 2:33:59pm
Name: John Fout
E-Mail: john@derrycity.comHomepage Title: DerryCity
Homepage URL: http://www.derrycity.comReferred By: Friend
Location: NJ
Comments: HiYa,
My brother told me about this site my father; RMCS John T. Fout was stationed in Derry in the 50's and 60's. He married my mother in Derry (then, Mary Dorrity).

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Wednesday 12/20/2000 3:53:10pm
Name: Jim Henderson
E-Mail: derryvon@aol.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Houston, Texas
Comments: What a great site. I was a CYN3 stationed in Derry from Jan 66 until Oct 67. I married the former Veronica McCready and we will celebrate our 34 wedding anniversary next April. I retired from the Navy in 1984 and now live in Houston.

Wednesday 12/20/2000 2:14:07pm
Name: John Duddy
E-Mail: jduddy@telusplanet.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Calgary, Alberta.
Comments: Worked as civilian in commissary 1958 to 1971.
Filled pop machines also beer and candy
for the PX.
Played on soccer team Yanks United in the Derry Saturday morning League with founder Thomas Porter and centre forward Lem Smith. Ah come on Hi!
Worked with Big Willie who walked from City Hall Belfast to Guildhall Derry in 24 hours 15 minutes, and staggered in to work the next day. This was when JFK promoted fitness.
I had a pig farm at Ballykelly and supplied little porkers for the annual greasy pig event on July 4th.
I was on the winning quiz team with LTJG Jim Bautz (spelling) and Chief Milton Thorne when we beat all the teams in the local pubs including the Tellstar in the Creggan and The Abercorn
Chief Borecas and family were visiting our family at the farm when a minicar with four teenagers failed to make a corner and we hauled them off to hospital in a big Suburban.
I sold iceberg lettuce and fresh eggs from Irish farms to the wives and arranged for American style frankfurters from the local bacon factory.
I arranged the sale of a donkey later named Brigid to the EXEC John J Boesenberg for his daughter Leslie Susan. This Brigid made front page headlines in the base paper.

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Tuesday 12/19/2000 7:15:11pm
Name: John and Rose Bauer
E-Mail: Bauerje98@cs.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Friend
Location: Maryland
Comments: Looking for anyone who worked at the
transmitter site in Dungiven and were there for its comissioning in Oct 1968.
Particularly Rick Gobish and Tony Elsey.

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Monday 12/18/2000 9:06:32pm
Name: marie moul
E-Mail: mmoulie @aol.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Friend
Location: maryland
Comments: great idea wow this is awsome

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Saturday 12/16/2000 11:30:20pm
Name: Jack McGrail
E-Mail: jacksliq@mediaone.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Friend
Location: Lowell, Massachusetts
Comments: I was stationed in Derry from 72 to 76
I flew over with Steve Swiggum, and met up with Russ Guidotti and Tony Miller. It's great to see some of the old names again on this page.

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Saturday 12/16/2000 10:03:35am
Name: Russell Guidotti
E-Mail: thepittsburgslim@aol.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Friend
Location: 148 Fox Hollow Cir. W Columbia SC 29170
Comments: Zach Taylor where are you? Anyone who wants to get in touch with me do so. This is a great site.

Saturday 12/16/2000 9:21:29am
Name: Charles W. Fout
E-Mail: foutcw@sprynet.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Spotsylvania, Virginia
Comments: Great site! Childhood memories. My father, RMCS John T. Fout was stationed in Derry in the 50's and 60's (two tours, I think). He married my mother in Derry (then, Mary Dorrity).

CHUCK FOUT
PNC(AW/SW), USN

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Sunday 12/10/2000 1:49:38am
Name: Linda Terrell
E-Mail: wterrel115Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Friend
Location: Four Oaks, NC
Comments: Oops! Jim Hoffman was a mustang, not a maverick. I knew it had been a long time!
This has got me reminiscing. Bill and I lived in a two-story duplex located in the countryside between Derry and Eglinton. We planted a garden, and I remember green peas and potatoes thrived. I also planted gladiolus at the front of the house. They were beautiful. I have often wondered if the next tenants enjoyed those flowers as much as we did. We had a glorious view of the rolling farmland. Sunsets were magnificent. Remember the rainbows? Ireland was the only place that I remember seeing two complete rainbows with shimmering half of a third rainbow beginning to form.
I will try to contact Sylvia and Fred Deerfield (Fred ran the Commissary) and Sylvia was the Matron of Honor at our wedding. Dean Miller was the Best Man. It sure would be great to see everyone again!

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Sunday 12/10/2000 1:00:10am
Name: Linda Terrell
E-Mail: wterrel115Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Friend
Location: Four Oaks, North Carolina
Comments: I served at Derry from Nov 74 - Apr 77. I arrived on 6 Nov 74 and was the first Enlisted Woman at Derry (there were three women officers who had already arrived previously). I met Bill there and we married in 1975. He served in Derry from 72 - Apr 77. Thanks to our old friend, Ted Nevels, for referring us to this site!
We would really like to know if anyone has any information on James and Michelle Hoffman? Jim was transferred to Italy, I believe, and later to Rota, Spain. He was a maverick, but was a first class when we knew him.
I will pass on the info on this site and the reunion plans to those with whom we've kept in contact. Thanks for the "blast from the past"! See you in 2003!

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Friday 12/08/2000 10:03:16pm
Name: JIMMY & DENISE JONES
E-Mail: DENVILJON@HOTMAIL.COMHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: DERRY , LONDONDERRY
Comments: HEY GUYS DOING A GREAT JOB ON THIS PAGE WE HAVE A LOOK EVERY NOW AND AGAIN TO SEE SOME NAMES AND PHOTO'S OF PEOPLE WE KNEW BACK THEN IN THE TOWN THAT WE LOVE SO WELL. SLAN

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Friday 12/08/2000 8:50:29pm
Name: Steve Dupree
E-Mail: superduper8@altavista.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Friend
Location: Columbia, Missouri
Comments: Just thought of some other names of people to look for, Mike Harp, Dave & Donna Chrisenberry, Guy named Niffen from texas, I see Gary Blasingame from Houston hasn't signed in yet, Greg and Sue Miller from W. Virginia, Jim Mckelvey lives in Michigan now, Dean Miller, John Hurt. I'll probably remember more later. These people were there between '72 to '74. Great site thanks.

Thursday 12/07/2000 10:52:13pm
Name: David Rosenow (Rosy)
E-Mail: Dave@cvinet.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Virginia Beach. Va
Comments: Served in Derry from 70 to 72. Its nice to see a bunch of names of people that I worked with in my early Navy career.

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Thursday 11/23/2000 1:46:46pm
Name: Gordon Bauschka
E-Mail: digsco@gulfsurf.infi.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://www.digscompany.comReferred By: From a Friend
Location: Pensacola FL
Comments: Ah - NCS Derry in the 60s. I was there 6/66 to 5/69. What a great place! All the pictures really bring back memories. Petrol on the base for a quarter a gallon (an imperial gallon no less), a couple of shillings for a good pint of beer, movies for a couple of bob, JANAP 127, torn-tape relay, the wire room, crypto, the infamous MAPU machine, that circuit we had with the blokes (mostly WRENS) in Whitehall that used to drive us nuts, Friday nights at the club in coat and tie (remember how the mid watch would relieve the eve watch early?), marching through housing after a personnel inspection, Bridgett the blind telephone operator (never had a misplaced call), flag football - although some guys thought the flag was a permanent part of the anatomy, the bus runs, Borderland, hearing "pass the time" at Ken's Den, the commissary in the Quonset hut with two isles- no American meat, and I could on and on and on. One of my many most memorable times was when I went hunting with Rick Cavazos and Don Decker. I had bagged a pheasant, but as I approached the bird it jumped up and started to take off. Well I shot it again. But I was only a few feet away, and with a 12 gauge, well, there just wasn't much left. Rick tried to piece it together, but no luck. After that I earned the name "Great White Hunter", and they wouldn't let me go hunting with them again. It's a little sad when you talk to some of the young sailors today, they never heard of NST. Most people are surprised when you tell them that the US had a base in Ireland. I guess it was a well kept secret, which is all right with me. Makes it even more special.

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Thursday 11/23/2000 2:06:08am
Name: Joe Yother
E-Mail: yother@eagnet.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Location: Kingsland Georgia
Comments: It's nice to see the Ole town of Derry once again..... Brings back many happy memories

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Monday 11/20/2000 10:15:27pm
Name: Paddy Healy
E-Mail: patrick.healy@btclick.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Location: Londonderry, N. Ireland
Comments: Enjoyed checking out this website.

Hello to all my golfing friends in Norfolk, Virginia.

Regards,

Paddy Healy,
Bar Manager,
City of Derry Golf Club

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Wednesday 11/15/2000 2:32:33am
Name: Shawn Smith
E-Mail: teddybearhugs@hotmail.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://Referred By: From a Friend
Location: Originally San Diego, CA
Comments: Where do I begin? I am 40 now. Back then, 1967, I would have been eight years old. My father was SH2 Lawrence G. Smith. He was the EM club manager from 1967-69. Some of you may remember him fondly. My mother is Doloris Smith. We lived both on base and off. Our house on base was the one on the corner of the base next to the stone wall on one side and the main road on the other. I have so many memories of NCS. I have never forgetten the place and have wished many times to return there. My memories of that place are vivid and I dream about it many times. To me it was wonderful. My family was rushed out of there in June, 1969 and wasn't able to keep in touch with anybody. I have a request. Does anybody remember Alison and her family? She would have been about 8 years old. She lived directly across the street from the main gate (Irish side. She was Irish). She had a brother. He and she were both my best friends. I have wanted to get in touch with them. Any ideas? Feel free to email me if you have anything or just wish to ask questions about my father or me or whatever. Thanks for this page. I'll make some photo submissions.

Monday 11/13/2000 4:44:53pm
Name: Eugene D Mavretic
E-Mail: geno@lebmofo.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://Referred By: From a Friend
Location: Lebanon Penna
Comments: Was RM2 and assigned to NCF Port Lyautey - 1957-1959 (NHY)

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Sunday 11/12/2000 6:33:41am
Name: Bill Flynn
E-Mail: fixes_jets@excite.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://Referred By: From a Friend
Location: Charlotte, NC
Comments: My father ETCM Raymond Flynn (Ret) was station in Derry from 1968 until 1970. I went to Waterside boys school and only remember the wonderful times growing up there. I recived the address to this site from Ron Schwab (who's daughter I had a crush on) and I've passed it on to my father. This is a great site and visit it often.

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Friday 11/10/2000 2:54:04pm
Name: Dave McConnell
E-Mail: daveemcm@aol.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://Referred By: From a Friend
Location: Va.Beach, Va.
Comments: I was never stationed at the base, but did visit there aboard the USS Dealey DE 1006 in August of 1959. Like some of you I met a Derry girl and married her (Bridget McLaughlin) in 1962. We go back to Derry every chance we can. Next trip next year 2001. Hope your reunion is a good one. Derry really has changed.

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Thursday 11/09/2000 4:05:22pm
Name: Donald Staggs
E-Mail: donaldstaggs@msn.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Location: Middletown,Ohio
Comments: Just at the station for temporary duty during the Suez Canal conflict but back many times since. Would love to hear from close friends made during my short assignment.Jerry Benson & John Pelky.

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Friday 11/03/2000 2:58:32am
Name: Roy Gene Spencer
E-Mail: sionmills@aol.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Location: Jackson, Tennessee
Comments: I figured the best way to get this info to everyone instead of sending email to all, is to tell you guys to go to
paltalk.com and down load the program, it is a site where we can set up voice talking to each other on the computer. when you go to that site, find NCSDerry, log on to it, if you get there first just log in as a new site, and call it NCSDerry, and we will meet you there after a while you will find it easy to get there and talk to each other...you have to download it first, and play with it to get use to it, it can get you to anywhere in the world. I talk to folks in Ireland all time on it.

Thursday 11/02/2000 4:34:14am
Name: Norman D. (Doe) Upton
E-Mail: NUpton7640@aol.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Location: Bowling Green, Kentucky
Comments: Well, my goodness !
What a delight to be transformed back to Derry...gives me
an eerie feeling, but one of joy and tender memories. I was
stationed at NST from April 62 until Nov 63 and then again
from 69 -71, and without a doubt these times were the highlight of my 20 yrs in the Navy. Paul, Lee, George, Faunce, oh my too many to name; what great buddies. I am now remarried (Pat and I divorced in '81) she and Kevin are
in England. I wish for everyone to email me and expect a
response. The memories of standing "watch" in the cold rain
at the Xmitter site during Cuban blockage is one of the most
memorable and humorous of times in 62/63. Thank you Sully andthose that assisted you in this wonderful and thoughtful
gift for all of us who treasure our time spent in Derry.
Oh----If you remember me guys/gals it was "Doe"
Norman D. Upton, RMC. Ret.

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Wednesday 11/01/2000 11:32:57pm
Name: Jim O'Donnell
E-Mail: jimodonnell@home.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Location: Derry born & raised.....Living in Canada
Comments: I can't believe the interest that you have generated with this site. Derry must have left a lasting impression on all of you. We sure were sorry to see the base go. When I was a kid I had a summer job with a local Dry Cleaners...we would visit the base regularly. In my late teens I visited with my brothers rock band " King Rat". You may not remember them, they weren't that great.
Anyway just thought I'd say hello.
Good luck with the reunion.

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Wednesday 11/01/2000 9:09:59pm
Name: Mike Ellis
E-Mail: mrellis@lasvegas.harrahs.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://Referred By: Viewing another Guestbook
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Comments: Not exactly a NST alumni. Station at NAVRADSTA Thurso, which was a satellite command of NST, 75-77. I recognize a lot of names on this site. I welcome email from anyone who remembers me from any duty station.
//Mike Ellis, RMCS(SS) USN RET.//

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Wednesday 11/01/2000 8:19:22pm
Name: Ted E. Malcor, RMCS, USN (ret)
E-Mail: tmalcor@hotmail.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://Referred By: From a Friend
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Comments: Just signing in again after checking out all the new names and other things on the site. I was in Derry from Nov 71 until May of 73. Got married while there, as many did. My wife is Sandra. She worked in the Supply Office with Liam Smith, George Coyle and SKC Pat Aquino. Ken Clare was the SO. I was CINC Tech Control Facility and DCA Coordinator.

We got back to the States on 15 Oct after 4 months in Derry/Londonderry. Getting back into the old routine. Good to see alot of names of old friends and co-workers showing up on the web site. Will keep in touch.

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Monday 10/30/2000 10:20:57pm
Name: TOM BRADEN
E-Mail: TCBRADEN@AOL.COMHomepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Location: WELLINGTON, OHIO
Comments: I spent 18 months in derry as a radioman and they were some of the best days of my 4 year tour. It's great to know that others think fondly of NCS derry. I was there from May 70' to Dec 71. Hope to talk to anybody who was there during that period.
Tom Braden

Monday 10/30/2000 2:47:57pm
Name: Gary Mills
E-Mail: chief@ao.netHomepage Title: The Chief's Ship
Homepage URL: http://www.seniorchief.comReferred By: From a Friend
Location: Apopka, Florida
Comments: This page is getting better and better!! Does anyone have any info on what happened to Bill Kent?
I see his name on the Taps list. Did Joyce Kent return to Londonderry?

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Monday 10/30/2000 9:33:44am
Name: Ken Craddock
E-Mail: kcrad84281@aol.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Location: Texas
Comments: Greetings to all my old and new friends from Navcommsta Londonderry. I was stationed in Londonderry from Aug 66 to Oct 68 as a Communications Yeoman. The most impressive memories were those spent off base with my friends at the various recreational activities and touring other regions of Ireland. Does anyone remember Ken Gallagher's Go-Go Club on North Edwards Street, Tee Total Taxis service on Bridge Street and Carl's Fish and Chips on Calisle Road? It's been 32 years now since departing the Emerald Isle and the only names I can remember for sure are Mike Toelle and Angie, Joe Burlandi, Larry Williams, Roy Byford and George McNiff. There were so many others which have slipped my mind. Please refresh my memory if you can remember me. My special thanks to Jim Sullivan and the others for their countless hours to establish this sucessful Website to unite us once again as a Navcommsta Londonderry Alumni Site.

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Thursday 10/26/2000 3:16:53pm
Name: Ronald 'Spats' Spadafora
E-Mail: Rspadafora@centura.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://Referred By: From a Friend
Location: Virginia Beach, Va
Comments: In Derry '59-'60. Scheduled to visit June 01

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Tuesday 10/24/2000 6:25:00pm
Name: G.F.(Frank) Smith
E-Mail: SCFI44106@aol.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://Referred By: From a Friend
Location: Orlando, Fla.
Comments: After viewing this site, I find it outstanding. I do hopethat more of the crowd that was there in Derry during the 50"s will drop in and check this site out. I zam passingthe word on to some that I know that would be interested.If anyone is interested, I located Barny Westphal (RM)and Lenny Kafer(RM), George Bosse(RM) Niel Reese(SK)Bill Ryland(RM) Harold Epps(RM) and a bunch of otherguys that live in Jacksonville Fla. Niel is passing the siteinfo on to them. I go back to Derry almost every year. I just got back a few months ago. I am looking forward to the reunion in 2003. Its nice to have relatives in Derryto keep me in touch with all the happenings there.If anyone would like to drop me a line, feel free to do so.I guarentee I will answer your e-mail. Hope to see youall in Derry in 2003. Cheers!!!!

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Saturday 10/21/2000 4:02:43pm
Name: Paul
E-Mail: cepkyle@btinternet.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://Referred By: From a Friend
Location:
Comments: Looking for David Garfield Williams, who was a SH2 in the PX at the Base in 1964. He served on the USS Bodewitch after transfer from NCS Londonderry. Thanks!

Friday 10/20/2000 4:14:13pm
Name: Mike Quinn
E-Mail: etldoret@tqci.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://Referred By: From a Friend
Location: PAX River Maryland
Comments: AH the memories!!!! Was back in '98, still a great place to be, but oh the changes!!!!

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Thursday 10/19/2000 6:16:20pm
Name: Byron Hodgkins
E-Mail: byronh61@mediaone.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://Referred By: From a Friend
Location: Concord, New Hampshire
Comments: Great site and will try for the reunion. A few other names that come to mind (it's been 40 years) Gene Graffe, Leonard Franz, Ronnie Zell, R.B.Fields, George Spaits, Frank Smith, J.B. Taylor, (the ladies man) Tommie Porter - and Willie Duffy (civilian)& Jim Marsh (gateguard). Wish I could remember more.

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Thursday 10/19/2000 2:06:13am
Name: rosaleen( mallett) osuere
E-Mail: rosaderry@hotmail.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://Referred By: From a Friend
Location: derry city
Comments: did any of u guy,s ever dine out at duddy,s fish and chip shop beechwood ave,or cassoni's strand road .i worked in both these place's and have probably served food to a lot of u in the small hours of the morning after a hard night partying *S*

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Wednesday 10/18/2000 9:37:47pm
Name: ANDY ALLEN
E-Mail: a.allen68@hotmail.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Location: LONDONDERRY
Comments: Hello you guys.I never worked at Clooney base but I did have some good times there as a kid.I remember particularly
the Sampson Hall and the great entertainment you laid on for the locals.The goodies laid on were things we had never seen before.I went to Foyle College with a lot of service kids.Names come to mind such as CARPENTER,KLINE,DOUGHERTY,BIG WILLIE ULRICH.If I can help in any way please contact me.Good luck.

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Wednesday 10/18/2000 2:05:58pm
Name: Arthur 'IPPY' Ippolito
E-Mail: arthurippy@aol.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://Referred By: Clicked on our Banner Advertisement
Location: Originally The Bronx, NYC
Comments: Hello to all the "Yanks" from Derry. WOW...watta page. You have no idea the memories this page and all you guys bring back. Seems time just sat still and then zipped back to those great days. I just sent a msg to Jim Eggett (x-ET1 in tech control), who later became LDO and served with him on Springfield in Gaeta, Italy (C6F). My irish bride and I divorced in 72 and in 76 married an Italian girl. Never learn huh?Big hello to Tank (who's glasses I broked at a party in his flat at the Diamond), and my dear friend Roy Spencer who used to lend me his car for he knows why !! Anyway, I was there from 56 to 61 (TAD !!! they lost my records in DC), and again from 63 - 66. Both times in Tech Control. Love to hear from all of ya's !! QSO when you have time. PS: Got this email handle from Ted Nevels. Tnx Ted.

73's
Ippy

Wednesday 10/18/2000 12:57:08am
Name: Steve Dupree
E-Mail: superduper8@altavista.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://Referred By: From a Friend
Location: Columbia, Mo
Comments: Had to sign in again, felt bad about not putting in more memories. I was stationed in Derry fm sept. 72 to sept. 74 and started in Tech control in the norats booth and did some time in Crypto. Jim Mckelvey, Gary Blasingame and my wife Debbie and I had a house on Woodburn Park just behind the base. Jerry Mallett, a local friend would come over and we would all hop on Gary and my motorcycles and ride all over N. Ireland. By the way Jerry and Gary, Jim and I still communicate and Jerry is coming to the states next year. Some other friends from that time were Frank Berkey, Dave and Donna Crisinberry, Greg and Sue Miller, Ray and Emma McCollum. The first place I had when I got there was a flat at Ebrington Terrace just across from the brit base, next to Cusonies fish and chips shop, I moved when the IRA bombed it. I got out in '76 and presently own and run a lighting service business. Great to see this page.

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Wednesday 10/18/2000 12:42:39am
Name: Frank Bertke
E-Mail: FRANKBERTKE@MSN.COMHomepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Comments: I was stationed over there from 1972 to 1974. This was a great time in my life, despite the motocycle crash I had and a two month stay in a hospital! That was when I was young, single and immortal! I hope to get back there someday just to see how the place has changed or not! The first night I was there we had a bomb scare at the EM Club and everyone just as calm could be walked out side with their drinks untill we got the all's clear!

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Wednesday 10/18/2000 12:00:39am
Name: Steve Dupree
E-Mail: superduper8@altavista.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://Referred By: From a Friend
Location: Columbia, Mo
Comments: Got this site from a friend in Londonderry.

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Wednesday 10/18/2000 0:20:48am
Name: Gordon Grimm
E-Mail: freetime@traverse.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://Referred By: From a Friend
Location: Traverse City, MI
Comments: I was in Derry from Nov 72 - Oct 76. Retired from Navy as ETCS in 86. Worked in Tech Control and at Dungiven. Have many good memories. Remember the Dungiven fire, the night the M/W relay sight was blown up by the Provo's (oops - wrong site they intended to blow the GPO tower on the next mountain), and the following investigation that, in part, led to the decision to close Derry and move ops to Thurso (now also closed). Also remember the night the Armory was robbed when most of the base were at a party in the gym. Remember a Seabea was shot at and missed while running to inform the CDO (Lt. Nitschki (sp)I believe). I have lost track of most who were there during that time. I have exchanged e-mail with Wally Lachek, Dick Dionne, Jake Ennis, Red Mann and a few others. Anxous to hear from anyone who was there between 72-76.

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Tuesday 10/17/2000 2:32:09am
Name: Roy Gene spencer
E-Mail: sionmills@aol.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://Referred By: From a Friend
Location: Jackson, Tennessee
Comments: I was station in Derry From 1963-1967 1969-1973..
Married in 1966 to Mary Catherine (Maureen) Kearns from sionmills, Co Tryone.. We try to get back over at least once a year for last few years. Prior to that we didn't get back at all. I retired from Navy in 1984 as ICCS, changed my rate from RM1 in 1974 because of broken service.. I am now retired from the Madison County Sheriff's Department and now in the Picture Framing business. This was the Best duty station there could have ever been in the Navy, wife and I have been talking about retiring over there in a few years. Anyone else wanna go back. Anyone remember the Hitchin Post country Music Club

Monday 10/16/2000 5:38:40pm
Name: Dennis Kolodziej
E-Mail:
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Location: Detroit, MI
Comments: Re the Zippo Lighters: When NST closed down, I received a Zippo with the Station Logo and 1943 -
1977 below it. Never understood the 1943 date, I thought NOB Londonderry opened up late 41 or early 42,
depending on what information you go by. Maybe 43 is when Clooney base opened up? I believe
everyone received a lighter, I think the XO, Mr. Johnson, presented it to me. By the way, I still have it.

Re Mike Harlan, he was an RM2/RM1 back in Tech Control. I think he got orders to a Sub Tender in New
London, CT after Derry in 1977. I don't remember the ship's name.

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Monday 10/16/2000 3:08:33pm
Name: lisa marie( mallett) osuere
E-Mail: rosaderry@hotmail.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://Referred By: From a Friend
Location: derry city
Comments: can any of u guys help me.i am searching for my father,he was stationed in derry 1971--1972, his name is kurt-or-curt james.i don,t have any information,just his name and he was afro-american.my mothers name was rosaleen mallett.if anyone can help me out i would be most grateful.....thanks to jim sullivan for recommending this site to me...

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Saturday 10/14/2000 5:07:56pm
Name: TED F. NEVELS
E-Mail: NEVELS123@aol.comHomepage Title: anyone remember mike harlan
Homepage URL: http://Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Location: lafayette, louisiana
Comments: any of you guys know mike harlan and where i can get ahold of him? if you come across the old crusty sailor, tell him to give me a call. i have one memory of the base that will last with me until the day i die. i was at the comm center taking messages on the teletype from the ships at sea when all of a sudden i pulled up the uss nimitz on its maiden voyage. they were transfering communications from the states to us. as soon as i pulled them up, "FLASH" messages were coming across left and right. apparently the russian bears were flying over the ship taking pictures and everytime they flew over, the nimitz would send a message back to D.C. to inform them what was going on. talk about exciting! after taking a couple of messages, my supervisor took over. i was still green and i'm sure the look of amazement on my face prompted him to take over.

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Saturday 10/14/2000 0:17:24am
Name: Paul Canik
E-Mail: Nrthwoods@webtv.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://Referred By: Clicked on a 'Guestbooks by GuestWorld' Button
Location: Chicago Suburbs
Comments: Anyone remember the old NST Zippo Lighters? I had two but lost track of them over the years. I was at Navcomsta Londonderry from June, '65 to July, '67.If anyone can help me locate one I would really appreciate it. Married a local girl (Yvonne Villa). We are still married and have two grown children. Please contact me at above E-mail address. Regards, Paul

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Friday 10/13/2000 10:29:02pm
Name: Byron, Lee (Tank)
E-Mail: marlee@ameritel.netHomepage Title: ~~Poetry by Ebbtide~~
Homepage URL: http://www.angelfire.com/pa/WithLove/ForEbb.htmlReferred By: From a Friend
Location: Maryland
Comments: (Homepage url...my wife's)
what a great page! I was stationed in Derry from June 1957
through Jun of 1961. In fact I had the apartment right
over Rosborough's store. 17 the Diamond. When I first
got to Derry we were a Navfac. We only had 32 men
on the base. When we became a COMMSTA we grew to 80.
I was a Tech Controller or as it started out the
AVFAC500. I really liked Ireland, traveled all over.
The people were great. One thing about Derry is
you never forget the city, the locals and your
shipmates, I still communicate with shipmates
from that period. Retired from Navy in 1976. Reitred Civil Service 1998...Presently DOD contractor. God Bles you all.....Tank
PS:
Gary Tugent, Bob Savko, Larry Miller. Frank Willaims,
Steve Crossman, Dave Urness,
E mail me...

Thursday 10/12/2000 11:58:05pm
Name: Mark Petruno
E-Mail: k3mp@enter.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Location: Catasauqua, Pa. USA
Comments: NST NST NST DE NBRF NBRF NBRF INT QRK QRY QRV ZBO 1Z. Boy how I remember those days with you guys and gals at NST. I was aboard the USS Denebola AF-56 from Oct 72 - Dec 1975. You were always there for us. Had my 1st CW contact with you guys when our broadcast went down. Thanks for being there. I am a Ham Operator now with the call K3MP, you can find me on ECARS 7.255 SSB or FISTS 7.058, 14.058 CW. Yes CW is still alive in the Ham Ranks. Great to see you on the net.

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Wednesday 10/11/2000 10:41:11pm
Name: Paul H. Wise, RMC Retired
E-Mail: paulhwise@home.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://Referred By: From a Friend
Location: Virginia Beach Virginia
Comments: Was stationed from Jan 63-Mar 66 and Jan 70-Jul 75. Married Cynthia McCandless of Epworth St. 21 Nov 64 and have 36th anniversary coming up. Worked in Technical Control all of both tours. My years In Londonderry were the best years of my life. The rest have been good but they were the best.

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Wednesday 10/11/2000 3:35:09pm
Name: Ted E. Malcor
E-Mail: tmalcor@hotmail.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://Referred By: From a Friend
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Comments: Presently we are at RAF Mildenhall awaiting Space "A" for the States. Have been in Derry since May. We do this every year.

Derry was the ultimate duty station.

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Tuesday 10/10/2000 9:57:33pm
Name: Ron Bushey (RMCM Retired)
E-Mail: rebushey@awod.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://Referred By: From a Friend
Location: Mt. Pleasant, SC (Charleston) - Was Originally from Upstate New York (Keeseville)
Comments: There's always one duty station that stands out in everyone's career, and that one happened to be Londonderry. There were a lot of friendships made there and they extended into a long-term family relationship. We still maintain a close relationship with many of the friends we made while stationed in Londonderry (Mike Trujillo, Walt Lisicki, Ron Hancock, Steve Cohen to name a few) and some friends we made after leaving that were there at different times (Joe Voll and Bill Broms). I read a few of the notes from different folks and saw someone trying to locate Joe Visco. Last time I saw Joe was in Norfolk, VA in the mid 80s. Haven't heard from him since. I was also stationed in Thurso, Scotland (79 - 82) and many of the Londonderry crown ended up there as well. If anyone is ever in the Charleston, SC area, both myself and my wife (Karin) would love to hear from you. If you are a golfer, I live on Charleston National Country Club and you are more than welcome to stay and play a round or two.

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Thursday 10/05/2000 8:26:05pm
Name: A.J Ashurst
E-Mail: alashurst@aol.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Location: Huntington Beach, Ca
Comments: I consider Londonderry (1972-74) as the best shore tour of my navy career. I am sure that Bev (now deceased) would second that thought enthusiastically. It was a privilege to work with so many outstanding people; Navy, dependant and civilian. In spite of the "troubles" I believe we carried out our mission in a superlative and enthusiastic manner. I don't know about the rest of you, but I, for one, had a good time doing it. Thank you for the mamories.

Tuesday 10/03/2000 2:01:37pm
Name: Joe Franzen
E-Mail: Chrgr1Joe@aol.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Location: New Jersey
Comments: HI Guys,

I was not stationed at NavComstaLondonberry but at NavComStaMorocco. A few of the guys in Morocco had also been stationed in Londonderry. John Toner is one fellow I remember. I will be sending him the info on this site. If anyone remembers him and would like to email him, his address is Toners924@aol.com

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Tuesday 10/03/2000 2:41:48am
Name: Robert L. Faunce RMC-USN-RET
E-Mail: bfaunce@pdmnet.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://Referred By: Clicked on our Banner Advertisement
Location: Orig from Maine-Present Vero Beach, Fl.
Comments: Spent 18 wonderful months in Derry from 61 to 63. Had quonset huts for clubs at that time. Prior to leaving they built a new club. Went back 2 years ago and couldn't believe they had a three story shopping mall in the middle of the Derry walls. I could not find the Diamond Bar which we all frequented at that time. It was run by Sid and Tommy (brothers & last name escapes me)Those were definitely the good old days.

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Tuesday 10/03/2000 1:32:37am
Name: David Rasmussen
E-Mail: ftqutp@msn.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://Referred By: Clicked on a 'Guestbooks by GuestWorld' Button
Location:
Comments: Thanks for taking the time to creat this data base!

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Saturday 09/30/2000 3:27:49pm
Name: Larry Frame
E-Mail: Lframe@aol.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://Referred By: From a Friend
Location: Flushing, Michigan
Comments: I was stationed in Derry from June "66" until July "68". I was an ET, and was first assigned to help finish the new com. building. I was then assigned to the transmitter sight at Rossdowney. I ended my tour installing the new transmitter sight at Dungiven.A few of the guys I worked with in Derry are, Tony Audia, Dave Gaudreau,Rich Manney,Larry Sink, Bob Petersmith. Any of theses names ring a bell?
I have been married to one of the beautiful Derry girls for 32 years, Mary McCauley from Creggan.I have been back to Derry many times over the years and my wife many more than I . The town has changed a lot since the sixties, but it is still a great place and I always enjoy myself when there.
I am looking forward to the reunion and hope that there is a great turnout.

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Thursday 09/28/2000 3:26:05pm
Name: LOREN H DUDLEY RM1/USN/Ret.
E-Mail: w1lhd@hotmail.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Location: Bath Maine
Comments: Was Tech Control Supervisor at Keflavik Iceland 1960/61,
NCS Panama 1962/65, USS wright CC-2 1966, OP-94 1967/68,
NCS Keflavik 1969/1970, USS Columbus CG-12 1971, DCA
Europe 1971 (Oct) to June 1975 when I retired. Hope to
see some of my buddies on your page. Thanks. Loren

Wednesday 09/20/2000 3:01:58pm
Name: Bob Gradisher
E-Mail: bgradi@hotmail.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://Referred By: From a Friend
Location: live in Atlanta, GA
Comments: Sully, thanks for contacting me.
I go back to Derry regularly and it's amazing the changes in the Waterside area. All of the antenna fields at both the main base as well as the transmitter site are now all housing estates. There's no open fields between the Waterside and Altnagavin Hospital anymore. People are still as friendly as ever. Lots of changes in the roads, and there's a new bridge across the Foyle not too far from the Base, next to Gransha. I always look forward to returning. Regards Bob

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Tuesday 09/19/2000 5:12:42pm
Name: Deirdre (Deehan) Baxa
E-Mail: d.e.baxa@att.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://Referred By: From a Friend
Location: originally Derry, now Oak Lawn, IL
Comments: Hello, I stumbled across some messages which prompted me to email and in turn receive an invitation to come to this site! I am honoured! I am thrilled to see something on the internet of the US Naval Base in Derry. I am one of six daughters of Leo Deehan who was the Manager of the EM Club from 1970-1978.
As a child growing up in Derry in the midst of the troubles, the 'Base' was a terrific break for us kids and a taste of normalcy and Americana. I have many fond memories of the Base, parties and celebrations, Christmas and such. The one I recall the best and probably most often was the Bicentennial Celebration July 4th 1976.
I do still have some memorabilia from the Base, the plaque my father was presented with during his disestablishment ceremony, along with the program with about 30 signatures on it. The Commanding Officer at the time was Capt. T.J. McKeown. Jr.
I am familiar with some of the names, especially the civilians my father worked with ( Mike McBride was a good friend) and my mother who lives in Derry again will likely know lots more!
My father passed away Feb. 2 1993, so any connection I can make with the past and with memories of when he was around, are welcome ones.
Thank you for the invitation to visit this site, I am delighted its here and I wish you lots of luck planning and carrying out your reunion.
Sincerely, Deirdre (Deehan) Baxa

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Wednesday 09/13/2000 3:49:44am
Name: John F. Gilhuly LCDR USN RET
E-Mail: jgilhuly@earthlink.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Location: San Pedro, CA
Comments: Actually slid over from the RMA Guest Book. I spent a week or so at NCS Derry in mid-July '72 with the NavTelCom IG inspection party. I do remember walking into the hotel across the road where we were billeted, and seeing nothing but Orange Sashes. Made this Catholic "Shinner" very nervous. Come to find out it was Apprentice Boys weekend.
CWO Frank Partridge was OIC Transmitters at Dungiven then, Would like to know his whereabouts. I heard he retired in Derry.
CWO Partridge was my ET Warrant in USS Eldorado (LCC-11), I understood he was an ETC at Derry before he made warrant, and he went back to Derry from Eldorado. Would like to hear from or about him. I retired from NavTel on 8/01/73. Can you catch me up on meaning of "NTS" in Station Patch?
Thanks, and good luck.

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Friday 09/08/2000 11:07:15pm
Name: James L. Leuci
E-Mail: lupae@erols.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://Referred By: From a Friend
Location: Newport News V
Comments: Hi,
My Dad is RMCS X.J. Leuci, USN retired. He was stationed at NST 4/66 ZUC 10/68. At the time I was a Navy brat. I used to deliver the POD to housing, score softball games and work in the club delivering take-out food to you guys on watch. Today I am an RMCM in the Naval reserve. The oldman and I hope to make the reunion.

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Friday 09/08/2000 6:33:37pm
Name: Rick Stanley
E-Mail: rstanley@texico.k12.nm.usHomepage Title: Texico Municipal Schools
Homepage URL: http://www.texico.k12.nm.usReferred By: From a Friend
Location: Texico, NM
Comments: Served at NCS Londonderry from 9/71 to 1/73.

Friday 09/08/2000 1:43:54am
Name: Ben(Wylie) Northcutt
E-Mail: bnorth3405@aol.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://Referred By: From a Friend
Location: Mobile, Al.
Comments: I served at NAVRADSTA Thurso,Scotland from 71-74. During Jan.72 I played in a basketball tournament that was hosted by Derry. The tournament was great but for any of you that were there then you will recall it also became infamous for occuring during Bloody Sunday. We were confined to base and never got to see much of area. I hope your reunion is successful and the best of luck.

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Monday 09/04/2000 7:01:58pm
Name: Rich Walsh
E-Mail: rjwalsh@erols.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://Referred By: From a Friend
Location: Fredericksburg VA
Comments: Hellow All,

This is a great page. Derry has always been a special place for me ever since being stationed there from 61 to 63.
Dated a girl there and met her again in the US after getting out of the Navy in 64. We married and have three children. The first two were born in Derry. I have been returning regularly for the past 35 years. Looking forward to the reunion in 2003.

-. ... -

Rich Walsh

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Monday 09/04/2000 3:34:55pm
Name: Doug Way
E-Mail: dougway@erols.comHomepage Title: United States Navy Radioman Association
Homepage URL: http://www.radioman.orgReferred By: htmlGEAR
Location: Damascus, Maryland
Comments: None

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Sunday 09/03/2000 4:05:33pm
Name: Ron Kelley, RMC(SW), USN-RET
E-Mail: kelleyrc@mail.sunbeach.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://Referred By: From a Friend
Location: South Carolina (originally)
Comments: Served in Derry from Dec 70 - Sep 72.
Spent first year at the receiver site as
section 2 supvr. Last year at traffic as
section 1 supvr. Was an RM2 during the tour.
Our daughter was born in Altnagiven (sp)
Hospital in Oct 71.
We have great memories of our time there.
Would like info on the upcoming reunion.
Would be great to hear from any one that
remembers us.
Ron and Carmen Kelley

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Sunday 09/03/2000 2:24:57am
Name: ted f nevels
E-Mail: nevels123@aol.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Location: lafayette, louisiana
Comments: after reading sully's memories of derry caused me to have flash backs also. "awk eye" where to start? the "hay loft" of course, great place to start the evening with a pint. used to date an irish girl, margaret taylor, that worked at the "insane hospital" there. i believe it was called granshaw hospital. used to pick her up after work and we would laugh at all the crazy stories, no punn intended, that happened to her that day. you guys remember the "white strand" across the border? i remember there would be groups of girls hitch hiking there on weekends. what a great place! what about those crazy seabees that would drive by the brit base, turn off the dually truck and turn it back on to make it back fire so they could see if they could raise the helicopter. what about mike mcbride, great bartender at the base. at my business i have a wallet that i keep a check register in for one of my accounts that was made at long kesh, you guys remember that? what a beautiful country with such beautiful people. it still breaks my heart that they are not at peace over there. thanks sully for such a great job on this website. we needed something like this. cheerio!

Sunday 09/03/2000 0:51:14am
Name: Jim 'Sully' Sullivan
E-Mail: jvsullivan@ipass.netHomepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Location: Cary, North Carolina
Comments: Like most Londonderry Alumni, I have many fond memories of my time (1964-65) in Londonderry: Dancing with a pretty lass at the Corinthian Ballroom on Bishop Street near the Diamond, as well as the newer Embassy Ballroom on Strand Road, and of having a few pints upstairs at the Diamond Pub, or downstairs at Ken's Den, and of stopping for some fish and chips at Coyle's on Carlisle Road on the way back from Creegan Estates to the base. And of having a few laughs with Bobby and the gang of bartenders at the EM Club on base. Oh, yes, I did enjoy the work, as well! That duty station was a great place to be for this nineteen-year old kid who was not long out of high school. Needless to say, I'm trying to locate a couple of good friends I had while serving there in 1964-65. I've located Mike Kelly and Steve Dacey, but I'm still looking for Joe Visco, Tom 'Diddybop' Weber, Chief Ed Patriquin, Richard Fleischmann, and any of the guys who played on the base basketball team with me. I hope you enjoy the homepage I created for NST alumni, and will come back and visit often. If you're someone who remembers me, and I don't owe you any money, please contact me via my e-mail. Thanks, Sully.

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Friday 09/01/2000 6:59:43pm
Name: John L. Whitlock
E-Mail: jwhit@mlc.lib.ms.usHomepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://Referred By: Signing another Guestbook
Location: Jackson, Mississippi
Comments: Stationed 70-73, Section II, Main Communications Building.
Re-enlisted after graduate school in 1976, immediately became an RM2 and
served 2 years onboard USS Mount Whitney. Cross-rated to CTA2 and almost
completed my 20 (never did) as an CTA1. Moved to Mississippi over 5 years
ago to assume state position within the Mississippi Library Commission.

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Friday 09/01/2000 1:21:39pm
Name: ted f nevels
E-Mail: nevels123@aol.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Location: lafayette, louisiana
Comments: anyone seen mike harland? et from 74-77.

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Thursday 08/31/2000 9:45:18pm
Name: Dennis Kolodziej
E-Mail: dkolodz1@ford.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Location: Michigan
Comments: Jim,
-... --.. " Bravo Zulu" on the web site and looking forward to the reunion!

NST (Magic Maker) - Nov. 1974 - May 1977.

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Thursday 08/31/2000 1:37:15pm
Name: rick manuel
E-Mail: rmanuel@cablevision.comHomepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://Referred By: Just Surfed On In
Location: originally brooklyn - now medford,ny
Comments: I wasn't stationed in Londonderry - I was at NAVCOMMSTA Asmara from Jan '68 to July '69 and on the USS Milwaukee (AOR-2) from July '69 to Nov '70 - hope you don't mind me signing this but I remember there were a few guys I met that had been stationed in Londonderry and I'm hoping that if I see the names in the guestbook I'll remember who they were - I know there was a chief I met in Asmara who married a local Londonderry gal but I can't recall his name - good luck with the site !!