Old Inside the Web Message Board Posts (October 2, 2000/January 8, 2001)

USS MERCER APB39 ,Monday 8-Jan-2001 08:24:09,131.226.161.212 writes, I WAS ABOARD THE USS MERCER APB39 IN 1969. I LOOKING FOR ANYONE ASSIGNED TO HER DURING THAT TIME. ANY OF THE SHIPS CREW OUT THERE PLEASE CONTACT ME...WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU. ANYONE KNOW HOW TO GET A COPY OF THE MERCER'S ROSTER FOR 1969? LET ME KNOW ,BOB TARBUTTON,btarbutton@greatertexasice.com

Anyone know?, Saturday 23-Dec-2000 21:25:00,208.246.218.22 writes, Did anybody know the sailors Ben Wojtas or Robert Lerch?,,Wytewolf@yahoo.com

OUR SINCERE THANKS!, Thursday 30-Nov-2000 00:01:00,206.169.217.36 writes, To all of you military veterans and your families have a Happy Holiday season from all of us at the Kitchen Table Gang at http://taliaferro.net/veterans Thank you so much for all the sacrifices you made for our freedom. We cannot praise you enough for all you have done and endured. You are not forgotten! GOD bless you all! ,Charles Taliaferro,charles@taliaferro.net

Crew Member, Wednesday 22-Nov-2000 23:27:57,199.174.137.63 writes, Just a note to anyone who I may have served with from 70-71. I would love to get in touch and talk over old times on the "Green Weenie" USS Satyr ARL-23. Please drop me a line. Ron Beach RM2,Ron Beach,ronbeach@mindspring.com

Hi there!, Thursday 14-Sep-2000 13:50:03,195.170.4.243 writes, Hi there!, Paul, Tear Gas Attack,Saturday 26-Aug-2000 14:36:19,166.62.12.150 writes, I was on the bow in the afternoon when a Vietnamese women in a sampan came alongside and threw a tear gas bomb which mildly irritated some of the crew. It was logged in the ships record which is available in Suitland Maryland at the National Archives after you have gone to the Naval Historical office at the Washington Navy Yard Washington D.C. and made special arrangements to review the ships records. RM3 Edward Seafeldt 69-70 ,RM3 Edward Seafeldt , edwardseafeldt@hotmail.net

Visiting and invite all to visit our site, Monday 17-Jul-2000 14:03:04,204.60.42.60 writes, I invite all veterans to visit us at http://sites.netscape.net/chaplainflexer/homepage Please sign our guestbook and say hi! With God Chaplain Flexer,Chaplain Howard Flexer,chaplainflexer@snet.net

Charley Prather's photo, Monday 10-Jul-2000 17:34:40,207.1.30.220 writes, Guitar player in Prather's photo is R.B. Stearns (RD1). He always said he was from Egypt Arkansas. The gentleman in khakis seated on the right (thin on top) is the CO (when we went to Sasebo). I'm fairly sure the gentleman in khakis seated on the left is the XO. R.B.was quite a colorful character as anyone who knew him can attest! This photo was taken in August of 1969. ,Kenneth Strickland (SM2--2/69 to 2/70),frans@mail.tds.net

Re: Charley Prather's photo, Sunday 16-Jul-2000 23:41:15,216.226.4.142 writes, Thanks. I'll add the info,Bruce,trooper@usssatyr.com Keith Michaels latest pictures, Monday 10-Jul-2000 13:54:50,192.232.120.194 writes,The picture of "uknowns on barge" with some guys kneeling and some standing...the guy kneeling on the left is "Zimmy". I can't remember his first name and believe his last name is zimmerman. Ike Fitch could probably remember his full name but I haven't heard from Ike for a while. ,Ron Chapman,ronald.chapman@kodak.com

Re: Keith Michaels latest pictures,Sunday 16-Jul-2000 23:44:06,216.226.4.142 writes,T hanks Ron. I'll update the text,Bruce,trooper@usssatyr.com

USS Satyr in 1969,Sunday 9-Jul-2000 07:07:07,207.1.8.57 writes, Just happened upon this site; sure brings back memories! On board in 1969 when the Satyr moved around between Dong Tam Long Xuyen Can Tho Chau Doc etc. Saw many familiar faces in PN Crawford's RVN photos but the names that go with those faces escape me. My days on the USS Whitfield County LST 1169 (also MRF) and the USS Satyr tend to run together in my mind. Gotta go dig out my letters written home; they're in a box in an attic about 100 miles from here! Haven't seen 'em in over three decades! Best Ken Strickland ,Kenneth Strickland SM2,frans@mail.tds.net

reunion/sunset station/henderson nv/oct1-5 2000,Thursday 22-Jun-2000 16:04:10,207.173.244.154 writes,this group was formed nine years ago and iscomprised of members from the three wars.all former Satyr crews are welcome to attend. no special tours are planned.it will be four days of las vegas fun. if you would like a copy of the registration letter contact Bill Janosco at520-453-6755 or FAX the same number for details.,usssatyr-arl23 wwII korea vietnam members, 1951 - 1955,

Wednesday 3-May-2000 22:36:41,152.163.195.214 writes,Anyone from 1951 - 1955 era? Please contact me (use my daughters e-mail address. I was a GM3. Would like to get in contact with others.,George Magnuson,zeedamagnuson@aol.com

Re: 1951 - 1955,Thursday 12-Oct-2000 17:02:09,205.188.197.189 writes,Hi there my name is david Glover and was on board 1952-1954 and was in eingin room # 2 aux.I'am looking for any ship mates that served from 1952-1954.Please E-mail me at this address Thanks so much !!!!,Dave Glover,RWA4978276

Re: 1951 - 1955,Saturday 14-Oct-2000 21:51:24,152.163.197.176 writes,Went aboard in Japan fresh out of Electricians Mate School Great Lakes. Was in the Repair Division and hung out in Battery Locker.,Joe Lord EM ,droleoj@juno.com

Cambodia,Monday 10-Apr-2000 21:41:44,152.163.204.74 writes,Coming on to 30 years ago we sailed into Cambodia and right out again. Did we get an expeditionary medal?,Steve Nease,Chilkat2000@aol.com

Re: Cambodia,Tuesday 11-Jul-2000 18:28:43,207.1.8.60 writes,I found this in a letter from Wesley Judson (SM1) that he mailed to me after I had left the Satyr: DAILY ROUTINE: Today Satyr will attempt some semblence of previous Sunday routines... providing we do not pick up a heavy work load. At 1000 we will set the Special Sea and Anchor detail sail north about 3000 yards so we can say that we have been to Cambodia turn around and travel down river about 6 miles before anchoring near the French Canal. Signed: K.R. Myers Executive Officer * * * One of the funniest memories I have of Judson is seeing him returning via sampan to the Satyr after an AWOL overnight in Long Xuyen. He was a big guy and that sampan was almost swamped as it brought home the wayward sailor! Anybody have any info on Wesley E. Judson now?,Kenneth Strickland (SM2--69/70),

RMC Evans,Monday 3-Apr-2000 23:14:00,216.226.4.242 writes,Anyone remember RMC Hugh Evans. He was from southern Arkansas. May have been from Magnolia or Eldorado. He served in 69-70 and was replaced by RM1 "Woody " a big red headed fellow. Sure would like to hook up with him again,Bruce,trooper@usssatyr.com

Re: RMC Evans,Monday 10-Apr-2000 21:23:16,209.242.111.38 writes,Bruce My memory of Chief Evans was that he lived in El Paso & that was where his wife was living. Also I remember that after leaving the Satyr he went to Navcomsta Danang. I thought that might be handy for us since we frequently had trouble getting anyone to talk with us due to our poor equipment. Thought Danang would be more friendly with the chief there but that didn't happen. We still had to go begging to get someone to take our traffic. One night he was nice enough to take me down to the Chief's lounge for breakfast and a movie. He was a decent guy and I got the notion that he was ready to leave the Navy behind as soon as he could. ,Mike Urbom,murbom@kansascity.com

Re: Re: RMC Evans,Monday 10-Apr-2000 23:31:55,216.226.4.150 writes,You may be right. Chief Evans could have been from El Paso. I still remember something about Arkansas. Maybe he was born there and lived in Texas. Anyway he was a fine fellow and easy going. I may go to people find and see if I can come up with an address for him. RM1 Wood's replaced him shortly before Japan (1970). Seems like I remember Cam Ranh Bay never giving us any problems with traffic. ,Bruce 70-71,trooper@usssatyr.com

American body in the water; first days in Viet Nam,Monday 27-Mar-2000 15:18:14,192.232.120.194 writes,Does anyone remember a time either the first full day of light or shortly after when a dead sailor came floating down the river? I seem to remember that this happened shortly after we got there and that the SEALS had to go into the water to recover the body. He apparently had been killed by VC.I remember the incident but can't find anyone else who does. ,Ron Chapman (6/68 - 6/69),Ronald.Chapman@kodak.com

Re: American body in the water; first days in Viet Nam,Wednesday 17-May-2000 19:13:25,63.17.249.34 writes, I REMEMBER A CAUCASION FLOATING DOWN THE RIVER FROM THE BORDER . HIS HEAD HANDS AND FEET WERE MISSING AND I REMEMBER A BOAT WAS SENT OUT -THEY JUST SANK THE BODY AS THEY WERE AFRAID IT WAS BOOBY TRAPPED. IS THIS THE ONE YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT ? I THINK IT WAS DURING THE MONSOON SEASON 1970. I DON'T THINK IT WAS A SAILOR. ,,

Re: American body in the water; first days in Viet Nam,Wednesday 21-Jun-2000 07:48:23,192.232.120.194 writes,Thanks for the reply. After writing the original message I realized that I had never put any dates around when this happened. We arrived in July of 1968 and I believe the incident was about that time. I seem to remember it being the first morning after we went up river. Probably at Dong Tam and probably soon after we arrived. The body had been in the water awhile as it was bloated and floating. It was a wake up call to me as I had never seen anything like that.,Ron Chapman,

Re: American body in the water; first days in Viet Nam,Thursday 28-Sep-2000 23:43:46,205.188.197.182 writes,I do remember that incident. I was the on duty QM/SM at the time. The CO (Rutherford) sent out the guard boat and they used a concussion gernade on the body before it got to the ship. Incidently there were several other bodies mostly children were also floated down the river during the 13 months I was aboard in Nam. 68-70.,Ed Villiaume,EdVillia@aol.com

Re: American body in the water; first days in Viet Nam,Monday 2-Oct-2000 01:55:11,63.92.30.72 writes,I was the other QMSN on duty and it was our first day cruising up the Delta. A sailor with his dungarees on. They were afraid that he was boobytrapped and did'nt want to take any chances. He float down the starboard side of the ship. Dennis Bushell 68-69 ,Dennis Bushell,dennyb@rcsis.com

Re: American body in the water; first days in Viet Nam,Monday 2-Oct-2000 12:56:09,192.232.120.194 writes,Thanks to both Ed and Dennis. I appreciate you getting back about it. I too remember he was wearing dungarees and floated on the starboard side of the ship. It's great to hear that this incident did occur although obviously I feel bad for the poor sailor. Hard to believe it was 32 years ago in July 1968. ,Ron Chapman, ,Monday 13-Mar-2000 20:36:40,63.14.82.215 writes,this is great it brings back some good memories of that time i hope those of you who me me will email me and let me know how your doing ira (father) sunday,ira sunday,i_sunday@msn.com

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