Comments: I just came across this site. I came aboard the (DD-806) 3/65 in DaNang harbor when the cong started lobbing mortar shells from Monkey Mt. I was a GMM3 at the time and in A/S Div. While my memory is still as fresh as it can be let me say a hearty hello to some of the shipmates that I can remember off hand, Hey to all of the ASW Div., Clint Kammerer(ST) Keith Ruppert (ST) Andy (ST) Willie (ST), Vick (TM), The short s..t (TM), Jim Belill (GM), Wilson (SM), Charlie (GMG), and all of the others. I'm sorry that i can't remember all of the names (I still have the cruise book,but my wife has it in one of her "special" trunks for safe keeping). I'll get it out tomorrow and then i can either bore you all or probably give you all a good chuckle. Since the 806, I went to the Towers (DDG-9), motorcycle wreck in S.D., 1 1/2 yrs hospital, John Paul Jones (DDG-36), Fechteler (DD-837), GM "B" School, Richard S. Edwards (DD-950), InActShipFac Orange, Tx., Sarafield (DD837?) Mayport, 2-1/2 yrs. hospital NAS JAX (reconstructive surgery from previous motorcycle wreck, NAS CECIL FLD, ComNavSurfLant-Readiness SupportGroup-Mayport. Retired with 23 yrs. Worked for civil service Mayport 7yrs., Then I Drove over-the-road tractor/trailer all over the country (Clint if I remember your from Missoula, Mt. that and NV. are the only 2 states that I didn't get to, but I was at the edges of them on all sides.One last thing, but always on my mind is our shipmate and very missed FRED TAPPER STG 2. He will alwats be in my mind and the next time I get on here I will start telling about the good times that crew had in that time frame and I will probably need some help filling in some of blank spots.Well, it's past my nap time so I'll sign out for awhile. Hey, I'm retired now so let me here from all of you, or as the one from New York would say NITE YOUSE GUYS. John Kapeghian GMTC (SW) Ret.
Comments: Just visiting, my father Joe and Uncle George (Bud) Wahlsmith served in the fifties. They are long past but never forgotten. Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, websites and search engines I found this great site and I thank you for it.
Comments: What is there to comment about. There hasn't been anything new on the web site for months. However, over the years, this has become standard, so I can't say that I'm surprised. My problem, is that I am an eternal optimist, and therein lies the crux of the matter. I keep hoping, (when history has established, as least as it pertains to this web site, that there is nothing to hope about,) that one day there will actually be something to read, view and smile about on this web site.
Comments: GOOD MORNING HIGBEE SAILORS , AND HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL...... IN 1967 WE SPENT THANKSGIVING IN JAPAN..... OUR FIRST FULL DAY A BUNCH OF US WENT TO THE BASE GYM TO PLAY SOME BASKETBALL.... TWO HOURS LATER WE UNDERSTOOD THAT THERE WAS MORE TO DO IN JAPAN THAN PLAYING BASKETBALL !!! A GOOD TIME WAS HAD BY ALL.... HOPE TODAY FINDS YOU IN GOOD HEALTH AND WITH FAMILY..... "THOSE WERE THE DAYS MY FRIENDS" !!!!!!!
Comments: The Address was wrong on the first post for the USS Higbee Yahoo Group it's at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/USS-HIGBEE-DD-806/ Come by and join the group
Comments: Sorry I missed the east coast reunion. I took a lot of pictures during my time in Higbee 12/74-5/79. Finally got a scanner and will get them to the web site.
Comments: The 2008 reunion is taking place as I type. Now Liberty, liberty. I hope you all had a great time. Who is our new webmaster, if anybody?
Comments: Thomas L. Lytle (Dogman) EM-3 Passed away on 29 Sept. 2008. Dogman served aboard from 1971-1973. He will be interned at Tahoma National Cemetery on 14 Oct. 2008
Comments: I'm sorry to inform Ships company of the passing this September 29, 2008 of are shipmate(Dog man) Thomas L. Lytle EM3 from 1971-1973 aboard the USS Higbee DD 806 . As a very good Friend and shipmate I will truly miss him...
Comments: Hello All, Just Started a new board for the USS Higbee, come by and sign up, you can find it at..... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/usshigbeedd806/?yguid=343365649 |
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