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Here are the entries in our "Deck Log"
Although this deck-log is
"Available to the general public" the information
contained herein may not necessarily constitute the policies and
thoughts of the Veteran's Association of the USS
IOWA(BB-61). The information contained in these deck log
pages is COPYRIGHTED to our Veteran's Association. Media
outlets do NOT have permission to use quotes from it.
Webmaster
Comment: If some type of 'error' appears below, please check
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John E. Schultz
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5/14/2012
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The historic WWII Liberty ship SS JEREMIAH O'BRIEN will escort the USS IOWA out under San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge on her way to San Pedro, California, this Sunday, May 20th.
We would like to invite your members to join us for this special event. Our ship will leave from Fisherman's Wharf/Pier 45 with boarding at noon, departing at 1300 and returning at approximately 1700. Cost is only $85 and includes a special guest commentary and complimentary champagne, beer and wine. Food will be available for purchase.
I realize that this is short notice, but we would greatly appreciate it if you could spread the word to your California members and/or visitors in the area. Tickets may be purchased online at our website www ssjeremiahobrien org or by calling our office at (415) 544-0100.
Thank you for your service to the nation and the great ship USS IOWA.
Dennis Koller
Executive Director
The National Liberty Ship Memorial, Inc.
SS Jeremiah O'Brien
1275 Columbus Ave., Ste 300
San Francisco, CA 94133
Direct. 415.441.7447
Main.415.544.0100
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Bryan Moss
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5/14/2012
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As requested to post for Jerry:
Dear Mr. Gneckow and directors of the Veteran's Association of the USS IOWA:
The historic WWII Liberty ship SS JEREMIAH O'BRIEN will escort the USS IOWA out under San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge on her way to San Pedro, California, this Sunday, May 20th.
We would like to invite your members to join us for this special event. Our ship will leave from Fisherman's Wharf/Pier 45 with boarding at noon, departing at 1300 and returning at approximately 1700. Cost is only $85 and includes a special guest commentary and complimentary champagne, beer and wine. Food will be available for purchase.
I realize that this is short notice, but we would greatly appreciate it if you could spread the word to your California members and/or visitors in the area. Tickets may be purchased online at our website www.ssjeremiahobrien.org or by calling our office at (415) 544-0100.
Thank you for your service to the nation and the great ship USS IOWA.
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Bryan Moss
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5/10/2012
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The time is getting close when the IOWA makes her final journey into the Port of Los Angeles. However, before IOWA can come, the LA Harbor Commission will need to approve the Environmental Impact Report and the lease at Berth 87 for the IOWA. We are asking once again for your assistance in showing the Harbor Commission your support for the battleship by coming to the Harbor Commission meeting at 8:30am on Thursday, May 17th.
The meeting will be held at the Port’s main administration building at 425 South Palos Verdes Street, San Pedro, California, 90731.
Let’s show the Harbor Commission and staff how much the IOWA means to our community. To: ALL Friends and Supporters:
Please try and make this meeting on the 17th. Folks in other states can PRAY a lot! The vote is the final one to put our ship in San Pedro.
If you live in SoCal area plan on coming. We have to show support for the 2 1//2 year journey to bring her to a place of prominence. 0830 the meeting starts..
Please be there...
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Dave Jones
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5/8/2012
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I have heard in the past that crewmember stories will be on the ship somewhere as part of the museum. Is this true, and how do you include a story?
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Dave Jones
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5/8/2012
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Finally, in less than 2 months, I will be able to take my family on that great ship of ours!!!! Cannot wait!!!!
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Jim Slosiarek
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5/2/2012
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Hello All,
I am a photographer with The Gazette and KCRG-TV9 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
I am planning a trip to the dedication ceremony and other festivities surrounding the USS Iowa in early July.
I am interested in interviewing veterans with Iowa connections, Eastern Iowa connection preferred but all are welcome, who served aboard.
I can be reached at:
Jim.Slosiarek@sourcemedia.net
Regards
Jim Slosiarek
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alan robinson
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4/27/2012
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FC1 SS/SW Alan Robinson FA Division,Plank Owner,Crew Member 1984-1987
Can't wait to see our Grand Ol Lady " Iowa" all prettied up and brought back to life and to Man the Rails for the dedication Ceremony July 4th, looking forward to seeing some old Shipmates,Thanks to everyone at Pacific Battleship Center and the Iowa Veterans Association...See you all in July
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Bryan Moss
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4/23/2012
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There has been a change on the Friday POD. The recommissioning will be on July 4th, 2012 10:00AM to Noon instead of the Friday
IOWA Closed to the Public (PBC Recommissioning Ceremony 10:00 to 12:00)
Any questions contact me via e-mail.
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Steve Anderson
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4/19/2012
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We'll raise a toast to our fallen shipmates tonight.
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Billy Holland ( 2 Fireroom )
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4/19/2012
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Thinking of all my shipmates on this day!! God bless you guys and may God heel all wounds in time ! I will never forget my fallen shipmates!
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Barry Mylan OSC(SW) Ret.
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4/19/2012
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God Bless our shipmates and their families! You will always be in our thoughts and prayers! I can't believe its been 23 years!
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Jerry Gneckow, President Veterans Association of the USS Iowa
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4/18/2012
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All hands should now be in receipt of reunion message #5 which announces a slight change in schedule for reunion week. The commissioning reinactment will be held on Wednesday July 4 instead of the previously announced July 6. I know that this may adversely effect some who have already made flight plans and hotel reservations. I apologize for this sudden change, but it is not something that the Association can control. All veterans and their families are still invited to attend the ceremony and those who are able will be asked to man the rail at some point during the ceremony. I look forward to seeing each of you at the reunion. Our ship will be there too! This is what we have all been waiting for!
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Jerry Gneckow, President Veterans Association of the USS Iowa
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4/18/2012
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April 19, 2012 marks the 23rd anniversary of the disaster in turret 2 that took the lives of our 47 shipmates. In their honor and memory many will gather at Iowa Point at the Norfolk Naval Base on that day to rededicate ourselves to ensuring that the Iowa 47 will never be forgotten. A special thanks from the Veterans Association to all those who will be in attendance to honor our shipmates, and thanks to those who made the arrangements and organized the ceremony. May God bless the Iowa-47, their families, and their shipmates who will always remember.
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John E. Schultz
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4/17/2012
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As of TODAY I have the following drivers who will be picking up passes at the TOUR OFFICE on Hampton Blvd. Drivers: Lon Cook, Jay Boxwell, Tom Kral, Emmanuel Caralivanos, Ernest Homan, Joe Spina, Paul Mackey, Bill Humienny, Mark Gustafson
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Darvin Adams
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4/14/2012
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Shipmates, I am hosting a memorial services for Nathaniel Jones and the other 46 sailors that died in turret 2. Nathaniel Jones was from the Buffalo,NY area. His mother was unaware of the event this year.so we're hosting an event here. I am asking the surviving shipmates if they could send a card to his mother in which I will present to her at the ceremony.
You send cards to
Georgian Davis in C\o Darvin Adams
10 Hertel Ave
Apt #1101
Buffalo,Ny 14207
Shipmates Remember the Iowa 47. I was on-board the U.S.S Missouri BB-63. I was assigned to turret #2. Will you help me and send a card to SA Jones mother.
Thank you
Darvin Adams
Battleship Sailor
U.S.S Missouri BB-63
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John E. Schultz
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4/10/2012
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OK! The small gathering ceremony will start around 9:45 am on 4/19. I recommend being AT Iowa Point no later than 9:30am. If you have any questions - please dont hesitate to ask!
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John E. Schultz
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4/3/2012
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If you're planning to attend the 4/19/12 ceremony at IOWA POINT please email me if you need base access. I'll need your name, type of car you're driving, license plate, and names of others in vehicle.
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Jerry Gneckow
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4/2/2012
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Jerry Gneckow, President Veterans Association of the USS Iowa
For all those who have not yet seen it, the 2nd issue of The Iowan History Letter is now available for download on this web site. Just click on The Iowan icon at the bottom of the home page and then scroll down and select Volume 1- Number 2 at the bottom of that page. This issue of The Iowan History Letter is a real gem! Editor and shipmate Tom Helvig has produced an absolutely memorable history letter that includes a log of the FDR transit aboard USS Iowa, and many experiences and stories from those who served aboard. Everyone should enjoy this issue immensely. Well done Tom!
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Jerry Gneckow
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3/29/2012
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The DoubleTree in San Pedro
IS SOLD OUT!!!!!
Please Call the
San Pedro Inn & Suites
www.sanpedroinnandsuites.com
111 S. Gaffey Street
San Pedro California 90731
Tel: (310) 514–1414
Toll Free: (800) 248-3188
If you have any Questions?
Please Call or email
Michael J. Meldrum Sr. EVP
(317) 412-0606
muddrumbb61@gmail.com
This email goes to my Phone.
or
Paul R. Ogg Secretary
7233 Stanford CT NW
Bremerton, WA 98311
360-692-6032
Fax: 360-824-9032
kjoggpr@aol.com
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Timothy Antinore
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3/29/2012
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just making sure my email is in the system and that it is correct.
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Jerry Gneckow
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3/20/2012
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Jerry Gneckow, President Veterans Association of the USS Iowa
ggneckow@tampabay.rr.com
To all my shipmates and members of the Veterans Association: Everyone who has a valid email address should have received two separate messages about the reunion. These messages were numbered #1 and #2 and gave all the info about the hotel, how to make reservations, POD, tours info, Registration Form, etc. If you did not receive these messages, it is probably because your email address is incorrect. Email me now and I will make sure you get the info. This same info will be on this web site very soon.
All the best,
Jerry Gneckow
Thanks,
Jerry
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Trish Place( Membership Coordinator PBC)
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3/19/2012
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The Plank Owner Membership is a Pacific Battleship Center special offer that we started a few years back, it was our way of thanking all those who started to donate money in helping us in saving the IOWA. So the pre-celebration party was another way of thanking all those who became Plank Owner Members. I do know many IOWA veterans who have donated who will be attending. Please know we will be honoring all those who are official Navy plankowners but the Monday event on July 2nd on the IOWA is by invitation only.
We absolutely will be honoring all of you who are actual Navy plankowners all who served on board the Iowa from the 40s,50s and 80s and that is why the IOWA will be closed to the general public on Tuesday and Thursday. These day's are reserved for the IOWA Veterans Association Reunion and their families. I hope this is more clearer as to what this pre-celebration party is all about.
Again this is a PBC membership offer we started a few years back and this will end as soon as we leave Richmond in May.
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John E. Schultz
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3/18/2012
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The order forms and other information for the 2012 reunion have been posted to the web-site! Links at the top of EVERY page of our web-site!
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Michael Larmony CTO3(SW)
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3/17/2012
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Hi Everyone, Just registered as a Full Member (84 plank owner era), on the site. I am looking forward to the reunion this summer.
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Michael J. Meldrum Sr. BT1(SW) EVP
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3/12/2012
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Hello everyone, I have talked with the Hotel this morning. (310) 514-3344 ext. that was posted is wrong, it is not 477 it is 411.I just talked to Catherine Dizon Reservation Specialist, at the hotel, please talk with her during normal working hours. If anyone has problems getting a room, call or e-mail me and I will get you taken care of.
Muddrum
Take Care & God Bless
The IOWA47
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Gerald Gneckow
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3/9/2012
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Jerry Gneckow, President Veterans Association of the USS Iowa: It is my pleasure to announce that U.S. Congressman Buck McKeon of California has accepted our invitation to be the guest speaker at the 2012 reunion in San Pedro. Congressman McKeon was instrumental in getting the necessary agreements for USS Iowa to enter in museum/memorial status in Los Angeles Harbor.
Jerry
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paul mackey
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3/4/2012
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for all going to va.in april u need to make ur reservations b4 march 14th u have to let them know ur with the uss iowa group for our speacial pricing phone #1 800 437 2497 or 757 428 1183 feel free to contact me with any ?'s cell 908 319 5537 or email ussiowa_47@yahoo.com
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Mark S. Gustafson
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2/27/2012
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Don't delay making your reservations at the DoubleTree Hotel in San Pedro. Rooms are going to fill quickly! See you there!!
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John E. Schultz
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2/26/2012
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The Fall/Winter Newsletter has just been posted. Links to it are at the top of the page!
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BM1 SW CHARLES BROWN USN RET
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2/23/2012
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ANSWER TO MARLY PALMIERE. THE TRIP GOING ACROSS THE DITCH I WAS TALKING ABOUT WAS THE IST ONE BB61 TOOK WHEN WE PUT HER BACK IN SERVICE IN 1984. TIME IS PASSING CANT REMEMBER THE NAME OF THAT DDG THAT TORN UP OUR STARBOARD BOAT BOOM GETTING UNDER WAY FROM THE DITCH. DO REMEMBER WHAT CAME OUT OF OLE J.J.s M0UTH ATFER THIS HAPPENED.
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Gerald Gneckow
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2/17/2012
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To All Members of the Veterans Association of the USS Iowa:
This is the first of several messages intended to provide information about the 2012 reunion of the Veterans Association of the USS Iowa.
Executive Vice President, Mike Meldrum, has completed negotiations with organizations and hotels in the vicinity of San Pedro, CA where the USS Iowa will enter memorial/museum status during the summer of 2012. Contracts have been signed for services with the San Pedro Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the San Pedro DoubleTree Hotel.
Information about the reunion follows:
- Reunion dates: 2-6 July 2012
- Location: San Pedro, California
- Hotel: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 2800 Via Cabrillo Marina, San Pedro, CA 90731
- Reservations: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, San Pedro (310) 514-3344 Ext 477. Be sure to identify yourself as a member of USS Iowa
- Cancellations: 48 hours
- Room rates: $109 plus tax for single/double; $129 triple; $149 quad. Rates good 3 days prior and 3 days after reunion.
- Parking: complimentary
- Plan of Day: pending (ship tours tentatively scheduled Tuesday and Thursday)
- Schedule: pending
- Tours/events: pending (Grand Opening Wednesday 4 July 2012)
- Airports: Los Angeles (LAX), 19.5 miles or Long Beach (LGB), 14 miles
- Shuttle: Van from airport to hotel approximately $27-30 for first passenger. Additional passengers at reduced price. Independent service. Make your own arrangements.
- Other: If possible schedule departure for Friday PM. There MAY be special events at the ship on Friday morning.
I hope this helps in making your plans for the reunion. A second message will be sent as soon as final arrangements have been made for tours/POD/special events/meetings. I hope to see you in San Pedro.
All the best,
Jerry Gneckow
President, Veterans Association of the USS Iowa
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Dick Blair
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2/17/2012
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Reservastions for the Double Tree Hotel, San Pedro are Open today (200+) Rooms $109.00 plus Tax. Reunion 3-6 July 2012. Made Reservation today (310) 514-3344 ask for Kathy! Several Reservations taken this morning! Don't Wait to long! Plan of Day (Pending). Complimentary Parking. See you All There!
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Marty Palmiere
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2/17/2012
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To "Boats" Brown,
Which one of the "Ditch" trips were you refering to ?
EMC(SW)(ret.) Marty Palmiere
USS IOWA '83-'89
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Jerry Gneckow, President Veterans Association of the USS Iowa
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2/9/2012
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For all those who are planning to attend the reunion in San Pedro in July: We have not yet signed the final contract with the DoubleTree Hotel. Please do not try to make your reservations at the hotel yet! I will let you know as soon as the contract is signed and give you the information you need to make your reservations. Be patient. It will take a few days for us to take care of the final paperwork. See you in San Pedro.
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Andy Frost
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2/8/2012
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Hi, I am a graduate student in photography at Syracuse University. Currently, I'm working on a research project about the USS Iowa, my father was stationed aboard in the late 80s. I'm interested in meeting with/photographing any one or thing related to the ship. I'm planning on travelling to California in March to photograph the ship itself, but if anyone is in within 4-6 hours of Syracuse, and would be willing to meet with me to talk about your memories of your time on the ship, please contact me, either by phone, (423) 341-7903, or by email at: andrewpfrost@gmail.com
if you are interested, you can see the type of photographic work I have done in the past at
www.andrewpfrost.com
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Jerry Gneckow, President Veterans Association of the USS Iowa
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2/7/2012
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The Veterans Association announced today that the location of the 2012 reunion will be San Pedro, CA. The reunion will be held at the Doubletree hotel, San Pedro from July 2 through July 6. An official email will be sent to all members who have a valid email address in the next few days providing the details of the reunion and tour information.
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paul mackey
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1/30/2012
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just booked the hotel in va.beach for the memorial service in april dates 18 apr - 22apr hotel surfside ocean front inn&suites 1211 atlantic ave va.beach va 23451 79$ per night+tax phone 1 800 437 2497 direct 757 428 1183 nay ?'s feel free to contact me 908 319 5537
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Anthony Carr
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1/20/2012
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Addendum: If any IOWA sailors need to contact me in advance of potential involvement with the class project outlined below, please feel free to contact me: 530.318.1910 and I will answer any questions. Thanks again guys & fair winds,following seas...
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Anthony Carr QM3 1987-1990
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1/20/2012
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IMMEDIATE NEED: ATTN- USS IOWA SAILORS/OFFICERS in the Des Moines, IA area. On Wed 25 Jan 12 a live radio presentation will be simulcast from Cornell Elem. School (located in the Saydel School Dist. on the north side of Des Moines) highlighting the continuing efforts of several elementary classes who are actively involved in raising funds to help the ongoing restoration and eventual berthing of the BIG STICK in Los Angeles, CA. I spoke to the teacher in charge of this grassroots project this morning and she outlined her desire to help her students understand the vital role the IOWA played throughout her history both in terms of naval force and worldwide involvement of peace through strength in terms of foreign policy. She stated that it is inherently (and understandably "impossible") for her students to comphrehend the actual size of this ship not to mention the idea of how it worked in terms of naval power on the open ocean as most of her students have never even seen the ocean. This being said, I am asking on behalf of the IOWA Assoc. that any prior service BIG STICK sailors/officers that live within the greater Des Moines area to not only contact this teacher, but to consider attending the radio show at the school on the morning of the 25th to add a sense of color and commentary to this event. The radio show will primarily be focused on the students and their efforts to raise monies for the ongoing restoration project, but it would be very much greatly appreciated if we had a direct liason from the ship who could relate stories and lifetime experiences while he was aboard. For those who served in the 1980's (specifically 4/1989) it is understood that any questions regarding the Turret 2 incident will be discreetly addressed and at the discretion of any IOWA speaker, if he so chooses. However, it is very doubtful that this issue will be addressed in any way as these are elementary aged children and they are primarily concerned with their earned collection of coins and how it will help the State's namesake become a musuem on the West Coast.
Those IOWA sailors that are interested should please contact: Mrs. Tonya Ericson @ Cornell Elementary School in Des Moines. Her school number: 515-244-8173 or her email- ericsontonya-AT-saydel.net.
Again, she is a teacher who is fostering a sense of both patriotism and understanding of how this Nation's military and naval powers fit into the grand scheme of how the United States works with global peacekeeping. Any effort by those of us who were fortunate to have served aboard BB-61 from any of her active service era's to be a part of this small class project would be very graciously appreciated.
Thank you in advance to those of you who participate in any way and a BZ to all who have been instrumental in keeping the incredible heritage and history of THE BIG STICK alive.
Respectfully,
A.CARR (QM3,SW)
NAV DIV 1987-1990
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Gerald Gneckow
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1/13/2012
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To all officers, directors, committee chairmen of the Veterans Association of the USS Iowa:
I am sure that many of you are wondering the status of plans for the 2012 reunion. The purpose of this short email is to provide information about how things are going.
For several months we have been conducting discussions/negotiations with organizations and hotels in the Los Angeles Harbor area in order to find the best and least expensive place to hold our 2012 reunion. This has been a lengthy and complex process because the ship’s schedule is still somewhat uncertain, and because there is intense competition amongst the locals for our business. This has worked to our benefit in that we have been able to convince the hotels to reduce their initial price proposals significantly. A further complication has been that it is very difficult to estimate the number of attendees, making it hard to negotiate the exact number of hotel rooms needed, and forcing us to consider whether more than one hotel might be required to accommodate all of our attendees.
The good news is that we are closing in on the final few things that need to be done in order to finalize this effort. I hope that we will conclude everything within the next couple of weeks. When that is done, we will send an email to everyone on our active email data base (about 850) to advise them of the location, hotel, and dates of the reunion. In addition the information will be promulgated on the deck log, on Facebook, and in the earliest possible newsletter.
Please let your USS Iowa Veteran contacts know that we are working this problem diligently and that resolution is just around the corner.
All the best,
Jerry Gneckow
President
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BM1 SW CHARLES BROWN USN RET 83 85
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1/12/2012
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FOR G. L. SIMS I AM A 1980S PLANKOWNER. I HAVE BEEN HELPING MASTER CHIEF HELVIG WITH THE JERSEYMAN FOR YEARS. IVE SENT HIM TONS OF STORIES ABOUT BB 61 DURING THE 1980S. HOPE MY SHIPMATES FROM THE 80S CREW wLL SEND IN THEIR STORIES. TO! YOU 80S CREW REMEMBER IOWA GOING THOUGH THE PAMAMA CANAL?
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G. L. Sims
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1/11/2012
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Shipmates: Tom Helvig, the shipmate who put together the first THE IOWAN history letter
says he has heard almost nothing from the IOWA crew.
Come on you eighties guys,
Tom has done and will continue
to do a great job writing about our ship!Just because
its mostly about WW2 and Korea
..Hey! Its still your ship!Tom
deserves some.."ataboys"
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John Schultz
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1/10/2012
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IOWA SHIPMATES: This is an email from Tanya Ericson - a school teacher in IOWA. They're raising money for our ship and NEED STORIES ABOUT THE IOWA. Please contact her directly!
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I am a kindergarten teacher at Cornell Elementary in the Saydel School District on the north side of Des Moines, Iowa. Our school has taken on a project to raise money to be donated to the restoration of the USS Iowa. We kicked off the project today with members of the Navy Color Guard presenting the flag at our assembly and singing our national anthem. Lt. Chris Smith spoke to us about the words courage, commitment, and respect and we watched a USA Today video that showed the USS Iowa being moved from San Francisco to Richmond. For the next few weeks we will be collecting money and learning about the USS Iowa. On January 25, Van and Bonnie, local talk show hosts, are going to have their morning talk show live from our school, a local grocery store and dairy have donated donuts and orange juice that will be sold at school from 7:00 - 8:00 for a donation to the USS Iowa.
Because we are a pre-k - 3rd grade building in Iowa, it is hard for the children to understand the concept of a battleship on the ocean and the importance of this ship. We are trying to help our students to visualize and understand the concepts of a battleship and most importantly the importance of the USS Iowa? I am looking for any veterans that served on the USS Iowa that would write us a short note about their experience on the ship. If possible we may have Van and Bonnie read some of the letters over the air. We want our students to be proud of the fact that such a great ship was named after our state and to never forget the importance of the USS Iowa in our history.
Please contact me at ericsontanya - AT - saydel.net or by phone 515-244-8173.
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paul mackey
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1/3/2012
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we r already trying to make plans for our memorial service in norfolk april 19th please email me if you think you will be attending ussiowa_47@yahoo.com
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BM1 SW CHARLES BROWN USN RET.
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1/3/2012
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FNALLY BACK ON LINE.SHIPMATES ALL ERAS. DURING THE 1984 SHAKEDOWN IN THE GULF OF MEXICO. I WAS ON THE O5 LEVEL ABOVE THE 04 LEVEL BRIDGE. WE WERE DOING SPEED RUNS. I KNOW WE WERE NOT FULLY LOADED. AS I LOOKED AT THE SPEED INDICATOR IOWA WAS DOING OVER 35 KNOTS. YOU GUYS REMEMBER OUR FAMOUS FIREPOWER DEMOS? ANY OF YOU GUYS THINK YOUR STILL IN IN SHAPE FOR A AMMO ONLOAD? (SMILE) BOATS.
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John Schultz
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1/3/2012
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The new "Flag Flying Request" form for the new 'owners' of the ship has been posted on our web-site. Click the "GENERAL INFO" link above - and then choose FLAG FLYING REQUESTZ
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John E. Schultz
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12/31/2011
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Happy New Year to ALL Iowa Shipmates and Families everywhere. May the Lord richly bless our Ship, our Shipmates and our Association in the coming year!
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grier livingston sims
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12/29/2011
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are they serious about those amounts to be given to become a plankowner? gee, this is going to cut out a lot of us ordinary folks. this from an ORINGINAL plankowner.'42/'45
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Manny "C"...USN Ret.
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12/28/2011
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Here's wishing ALL of my Iowa Shipmates AND their Families a MOST Happy AND Healthy New Year...God Bless us ALL!
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John E. Schultz
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12/24/2011
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To all IOWA Shipmates (and families). May this Christmas be a blessed time for all of us. May the new year bring us prosperity and countless blessings.
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