Roger
Rieman My Home: Ocala, FL
Yrs-On-Cony: 62-65 Enlisted In:
Niles, MI
Hi shipmates and other visitors. I hope you are
enjoying the Cony website. I am the official roster
keeper for the USS Cony Association so if I don't have
your information already, please send me an email
(address is on the main Cony page), with your years
onboard the Cony, your last rate while there, your home
address and phone number. (Your information will only be
given to Cony roster members). When I get your
information, you will receive the Cony newsletter that
is sent out 3 or 4 times a year.
If you have anything to add to the Cony Chronology and
have at least approximate dates, please email the info
to me so I can add it.
Hope you can make the next Cony reunion.
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May 12, 2018 |
Home town Fort Worth, Texas now Roger, in Sun City West, AZ. RM2. On the Cony from March 1964 thru May of 1967. Saw Robert Larke on here and would like to get in touch with him. Had a lot of good memories on the Cony and have been able to touch base with Mosley and a couple of others. Missed the last couple of reunions, but hopefully will make the next one.
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April 20, 2018 |
I would like my name added to Roster I am William C. Meredith, 55-57 QM3
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| Lawren Mayo |
Grandson of Lawrence (Larry)
Cooper |
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Feburary 13, 2018 |
Hi all! My grandfather was in
the Navy from September 1957 to September 1961, and at
some point served on the USS Cony. He passed in 1982,
before I was born, so I have never been able to ask him
when he served on the ship or what his rank was. If anyone
served on the USS Cony with my grandfather, his name was
Lawrence "Larry" Cooper, from Michigan. I would love to
know his rank and when he was on the ship as well as have
him added to the roster here.
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| Donald Graff (Grandson of
Vernon Holt) |
January 2, 2018 |
My Grandfather Vernon Holt
served on the Cony in the early 60's. He passed away 12
years ago on 12-28. I just try to learn everything I can
about the ship. He loved serving in the Navy.
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| Debbie Pancoast de Roos |
Daughter of Lou Pancoast |
Thursday Sept. 21, 2017 |
HI,
My dad, Lou Pancoast was on the Cony during WWII. He will
be 89 in October and will be attending the reunion in a
few days.(September, 2017) He has had many exciting
adventures in his life but I know his time on the Cony was
one of the most important ones. Oh yes, he had his parents
lie about his age so he could enter the war underage. He
just told me that the Cony was the first ship into
Shanghai at the end of the war. They had captured 5
Japanese ships.
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| Michael Wright |
STG2 64-68 |
Sun June 4, 2017 |
To those who served aboard the Cony during
my time there '65-'68 and remember John Hanafin, I'm sad
to report that I just learned that he died this past
April.
http://gatelyfh.tributes.com/obituary/sh
ow/John-F.-Hanafin-104647094
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| Robert Larke |
RM2 62-65 |
Mon April 24, 2017 |
| Served on the Cony from 1962 to Dec 1966 as
a RM2, have lots of great memories and ports of call. I
live in Nassau County, N.Y. |
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| Jarvis Moore |
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Mon Aug. 1, 2016 |
| Served in Cony on last Wespac cruise, F3 in
after engine room. |
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| Alex Santistevan |
Trinidad, CA |
Mon July 4, 2016 |
| To Herman Stevens. I just wanted to let you
know and to keep you updated that I did receive my
benenfits for Agent Orange, but it took me a long time to
fight them for it. I wouldn't quit and wasn't about to
either. Hope all is going well with you and the family.
Happy 4th and God Bless you All. |
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| Wayne Brotherton |
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Wed 03/23/16 |
Hey Greg, when you find out who stole the
silver box, maybe you'll have who stole the book a**igned
to me
at Pigeon Forge by Lt. Slaughter. That has been a raw spot
for many years.
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| Tom Grimley |
San Diego, CA |
12/16/15 |
Hi Roger,
I have been trying to wire some money to whomever is the
treasurer of the Cony website/crew group. I want to help
defray some of the cost of time and money expended by
yourself and others in running the group.
Please send me the appropriate email address to which I
can wire some money.
Thank you for your a**istance, and Merry Christmas.
Tom Grimley
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| Larry L. Stringer |
Somerset Kentucky, EM3, 1966-1968 |
12/7/15 |
I applied for disability under agent orange
in May, 2014. In August 2015, I was notified that I
received my disability. I would like to thank those who
made this possible.
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| Greg Dooling |
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12/3/15 |
Hi guys,.....Silver box for Officers
Wardroom.Oct.26,1963...I wonder about the story behind
it.I know it was a TA,s job to keep it filled with
cigarettes but who stole it! It,s mine now(with reciept)
love to hear any feed back...Best to all as we inter the
Holiday Season.
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| Delores Burton (Sister-in-law to Vernon
Jones SN3/c ( 45-47) |
Shreveport, LA |
10/5/15 |
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Please tell me how I can find out what my brother in
laws job was on U.S.S. Cony, Oct. to Nov. 1945
Thank you.
Delores
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To Delores,
Vernon Lee Jones SN3/c 45-47 listed in the database.
Unfortunately the only rating I have for him is the
SN3/c and that is generic.
If he had a specific rating such as shipfitter (SH) it
would be listed as SH3, which is Shipfitter 3rd class,
or if he was a Machinist Mate (MM3). If he showed a
rate, the I could tell you what his particular rating
was and therefore his job.
Its not uncommon for the era around WWII and after to be
listed in the generic form (SN) or (SN3/c) etc. There is
a good chance that if he don't have additional letters
to go with the SN3/c that he worked as a boatswain's
mate which had the rating letters of BM, but that's not
conclusive.
If you wish to persist on learning more about your
brother in law, there are channels to go through to
obtain his service records.
The following links are for resource information on
obtaining documents (photocopies) from official military
record files, and other resource information.
From: The American War Library
16907 Brighton Avenue ~ Gardena CA 90247-5420 ~
310-532-0634
http://www.amervets.com
-or- www.americanwarlibrary.com
amerwar@amervets.com
OBTAINING MILITARY RECORDS/DOCUMENTS: https://www.archives.gov/st-louis/military-personnel
That is about all I can do for you, sorry,
Roger Rieman |
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Veneta, Oregon
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Tue. 03/10/15 |
Hi Roger, thank You for keeping
cando alive!Thanks for the good work you do!
It was nice to find the site about the Cony. Seems almost
like yesterday when I reported aboard,at
Portsmouth shipyards. Our Shakedown ,The cruises for ASW
training. Showing Movies-- the junk trades (movies during
HiLine Stores and Refueling) A med Cruise, Got to see my
Grandmother and Aunt in Germany. The Equator crossing,
Some of our crew went to help build shelters or something
in Ethiopia.
Aden as the British were getting ready to leave. More ASW
Training and a run to Guantanamo Cuba St Thomas VI.
The trip to Vietnam via the Panama Canal, seeing the
Gooney Birds on Midway, I think some of our sailors had
been to Kaohsiung Taiwan before. Hong Kong Harbor and the
Junks that people lived on then.
There the training and reserve weekends. The Cony took
us,to a world of ports where we saw all the Old Folks
Going on their Cruise Boats. Now I am one of those old
folks. Enlisted in June 1964 Omaha, Nebraska.
I left the Cony in November Of 1968 in RI. Please add my
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| James Oker BMSN 66-68 |
Chicago, IL |
Fri 01/16/15 |
| To my fellow Viet Nam ship mates. I finally
had my Agent Orange claim with the VA accepted. I received
10% disability for diabetes, another 10% because I need to
use insulin, and 10% for heart disease.There are other
maladies on their list such as leukemia, miscarriage of a
child, and birth defects of a child. I filed on Nov 2009
so you know they dragged it out. I finally had to turn my
claim over to my VFW Service Officer last Oct and they lit
a fire under their #@%&. |
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My hometown is Chicago,IL
I have query for my Viet Nam crew. Does any one
remember George Farias and his accident upon our
return to NORVA. He was not alone when he went off
the Mt. I cant remember who it was and I would
like to have him entered on our deceased list. I
remember that he never went ashore, he would take
money to stand others watches. He saved all his
pay so he could by a new Corvette when we re
turned to NORVA. He went with George in his Beetle
to the wedding and they died together. The Vet was
sitting at D&S piers until the mother came to
get it.
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Herman Stevens, Nakina, NC
Entry date: 10/24/2014
Alex..good to hear from you. I think
James Oker filed a claim and was denied
prior to Cony being listed on the Agent
Orange list. I also think he has filed
again but do not know the outcome. I
have ask Roger for your email address
then we will be able to trade some
ideas.
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Alex Santistevan
Trinidad, CO, Entry date 10/4/2014 1:52
PM
To Herman Stevens,
Saw your name on the log and was
checking our cruise log and found a
picture of us together in the Philipines
(Bar). Hope everyhing is going good with
you.
Also thanks for the info on the Cony
being added to the Agent Orange ships in
Nam. Have you heard if anyone has
received or applied for Agent Orange?
Would like to know. Take care.
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Greg Dooling Elmira, NY Entry
date: Sat 08/23/14 1:55 p.m.
Hi guys,The former U.S.S.Sullivans 537
was and is as The Sullivans in Buffalo
N.Y.She is a Fletcher class like the
Cony and has been restored as a public
museum.The cool part is they have over
night stays...bunks and galley
mess....for groups.That tickles me!
Anyway greets to all and good health.
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| Sandy
(Cox) Hammond My Home:
Battle Creek, MI
Yrs-On-Cony: N/A Enlisted
In: N/A June 28 2014
11:36
Hello, I ran across
the link for this webpage on my father’s
facebook - Kenny Cox - and have enjoyed
browsing and reading the postings. As you
may know, we lost my dad unexpectedly in May
(the 13th which was also my birthday). I
visited my dad twice a year when I would fly
down to Florida for a week’s vacation. The
last time I got to see dad was October of
2013 - he always spoke about the reunions
and would show pictures, tell stories and
show me memorabilia as well. The last
trinket my dad gave me was a USS Cony ship
coin - which I now treasure with special
meaning. My first visit this year was
planned for the second week of June - as I
hadn't spent Father’s Day with my dad in
many years. Of course, God and dad had other
plans so the visit ended up being a memorial
instead. My father’s first love was that of
his country and the Navy! I am glad to see
that love reciprocated from his shipmates. I
am also glad to have found this webpage ….
as browsing it makes me feel closer to him.
Thank you, Sandy (Cox) Hammond
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| patrick
click My Home: florissant,mo.
Yrs-On-Cony: 1962-65 Enlisted
In: st.louis,mo. June 3 2014 04:05
like to hear from david reed,or
any other shipmate that I served with on the cony.also
on RAowens dd827
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| Roger
Rieman My Home: Ocala, FL
Yrs-On-Cony: 62-65 May 14 2014 22:19
It is with sadness that I report
that Kenny Cox RM3 57-59 passed away May 13th, 2014.
Kenny has been such a big part of our Cony Association
family and has hosted most of the annual reunions
since 2003 with the help of a co-host and of course
his wife Marge. Ken & I worked closely together to
greatly increase our Cony Association brotherhood
members. A great shipmate and friend. He will be
missed more than words can say.
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| greg
dooling My Home: elmira
Yrs-On-Cony: 62/65 Enlisted In: ny
May 4 2014 08:50
I was a Radar striker for a
short time when I first came aboard the Cony and was
happy to call Hal Ross my friend/shipmate.He was a
very funny guy.....many laughs together.Rest in Peace
good friend....Greg Dooling
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| Rich
Koehler My Home: New York, New York
Yrs-On-Cony: 63 to 66 Enlisted
In: Brooklyn New York April 27
2014 02:23
I have just learned of the
passing of Hal Ross. He
Died on Easter Sunday of lung cancer. Hal was a
Good friend and fellow Radarman. We corresponded from
time to time after we left the navy. I thought his
shipmates should know.
From Roger:::
Yes, Hal was a really good guy and friend when I
served on the Cony, I'm sure he will be missed by
many.
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| George
Timmerman III My Home: Hillsdale
Enlisted In: MI - Michigan
April 13 2014 18:44
My grandfather was on the Cony
in WWII. He passed away when I was young. The stories
I remember were that he got on the ship after it was
repaired from the torpedo. Can anyone tell me how I
can find out what his rank was and what he did in the
navy. Please this would help me know more about him. I
would love to tell my son and honor him even more. I
am greatful for all of the men and women who serve our
country. Thank you all for your service. My email is
geotimmerman3@gmail.com
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| Greg
Dooling My Home: elmira
Yrs-On-Cony: 62/65 Enlisted In: ny
March 11 2014 14:38
This is for Mike Moore.....Knew
your dad just to say "Hi" but you may or may have
already ...check out Rogers 1964 pictures and you will
see your dads picture in the First Division....Greg
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| Jack
Dully My Home: yonkers/ny
Yrs-On-Cony: 65-67 Enlisted In:
yonkers/ny February 26 2014 20:08
the last tin-can
newspaper,Jan/Feb/March 2014 didn't give credit to a
great can contributing to gun support,off Vietnam,I
was off her but I know that it was her last cruise
among so many of valor and sacrifices,jack gmg2,please
do an add on to the article to give a great lady her
parting salute in action
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| Jack
Dully My Home: yonkers/ny
Yrs-On-Cony: 65-67 Enlisted In:
yonkers/ny February 26 2014 20:05
the last tin-can
newspaper,Jan/Feb/March 2014 didn't give credit to a
great can contributing to gun support,off Vietnam,I
was off her but I know that it was her last cruise
among so many of valor and sacrifices,jack gmg2,please
do an add on to the article to give a great lady her
parting salute in action
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| Mike
Moore My Home: Collierville/ TN
Yrs-On-Cony: NA Enlisted
In: Union City/TN February 26 2014
18:06
My dad (Charles Edward Moore)
was assigned to the Cony during the Cuban Missile
Crisis. Just curious if anyone knew him. I also was in
the Navy from 1989-1995 on the USS Mississippi
(CGN-40) He passed away in 2011 after a brief battle
with pancreatic cancer. God Bless you all and God
Bless the USA!
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| Patrick
Click My Home: st.louis,mo.
Yrs-On-Cony: 62-64 Enlisted
In: st.louis December 25 2013
04:03
dan martin finally you checked
in I have monitored for a long time.please email me
clickhvac@sbcglobal.net wb4ccr
was my call now n0jao left navy as mm1
call lets talk.click heat cool3148373737
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| Bob
Shafer My Home: Columbus, In.
Yrs-On-Cony: (52-55} Enlisted
In: Columbus, In. December 16 2013
03:02
Merry Christmas to all the Cony
Crew
and
Merry Christmas to you also Bob,
and to all.
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| patrick
click My Home:
st.louis(florissant)MO.63033
Yrs-On-Cony: 1962-1965 Enlisted
In: ST.LOUIS,MO. November 16 2013
11:09
ROGER HAVE DAVE
EMAIL ME I AM INTERESTED IN THE CERTIFICATE HE
MENTIONED
Will do.
Roger
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patrick
click mm1 My Home: st.louis
Yrs-On-Cony: 62_65 Enlisted
In: st.louis November 14 2013
16:15 Hello to any of the a gang who
happen by
Would like to hear from you.the years flew by left the
navy 29 yrs old now 73
Still in the heating cooling business
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Eddie
(Ed) Small My Home: Matthews, NC
Yrs-On-Cony: 62-65 Enlisted
In: Rock Hill, SC November 6 2013
14:19
Message for: Gayle (Whitney) Peterson ... My Home is
also in Matthews, NC Yrs-On-Cony: 1962-1965 Enlisted In:
Rock Hill, SC Nov 6,2013 |
| Robert
McVay My Home: Franklin
Yrs-On-Cony: 66-67 Enlisted In:
Pennsylvania September 26 2013
11:31
Mike Wright and Dave Sands: I
plan to attend Jacksonville Reunion in 2014. I hope
you plan to attend .. I'd like to see you guys again.
My email is rmcvay@pa.rr.com make contact!
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| Greg
Dooling My Home: Elmira,NY
Yrs-On-Cony: 1962 1965 Enlisted
In: ny August 23 2013 08:51
Hi Guys,I read in the Cony
Newsletter today that Marty Entler (Red) has joined
the USS Cony Association and will probably find Rogers
great site soon. I hope to hear from him. Greg Dooling
SH3
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| Herman
W. Stevens My Home: Nakina, NC
Yrs-On-Cony: 65-68 Enlisted
In: Nakina, NC August 5 2013 23:51
Wonderful news. I have been
successful in getting the VA to place the Cony on the
list of Agent Orange Ships. This is good news for
those filing claims. Good luck and may our God of love
and peace forever bless each and every one of you and
your families.
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| Phil
Dunlap My Home: San Rafael, CA
Yrs-On-Cony: 56-59 Enlisted
In: San Rafael or San Francisco
July 18 2013 13:41
I remember Mike Heslin. From
Binghampton, NY, if I remember correctly. Also CONY
turning around in Marseille Harbor w/o tugs. I had the
duty and didn't get ashore but we used the optics on
the Mk 37 director to check out the locals. CONY
pulled out next day to follow three Russian subs
toward Alexandria. IBM retired. I'm still in San
Rafael. Phil K6PHD
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Dave
Barker My Home: Portsmouth OH,
Yrs-On-Cony: 58-61 Enlisted
In: South Charleston WV June 24
2013 00:49
I left the Cony 11/25/61 a sad day but I was unaware it
was my best ever duty.
I am retired as of 6/28/13, but will work on Wednesday
at Ironton AMVETS Office, 315 S 3rd St Ironton Oh 45638,
phone 740 532 0898 email davidbarkeramvet@yahoo.com
All Cony sailors have priority!
Reply from editor Roger Rieman
Dave spent his career serving US Veterans in one
capacity or another. He had several missions in life,
usually centered around bring truth out in the open
concerning our US Veterans where it had been long hidden
from view. One of his quest was to bring to the surface
of what "really" happened with the Bay of Pigs invasion.
Other crusades have been bringing out the truth about
Agent Orange incidences, the Persian Gulf and fighting
for the rights of all of us veterans. Dave has said
repeatedly, even though he served on other ships, the
Cony is by far his favorite. I know that although he
sometimes felt that he was fighting uphill battles, I
think he has accomplished a great deal for all of us. I
know that I'm not the only one that feels that way about
Dave because it was in 2005 Dave was inducted into the
Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame and also has numerous state
and national awards in support of our nation's veterans
and has authored three books which are in the Library of
Congress along with several articles concerning the
effects of Agent Orange and Post Traumatic Stress
Disorder.
Dave has a website that you definitely should visit
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| James
Oker My Home: Chicago,IL
Yrs-On-Cony: 66-68 Enlisted In:
Chicago,IL April 11 2013 16:04
welcome aboard Mr. White. Will
we see you in Mobile?
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| Glenn
Mosley My Home: Hyden, Ky.
Yrs-On-Cony: 62-64 Enlisted
In: Hazard, Ky. April 11 2013
11:25
There have been some inquiries
concerning Lavoy "Lefty" Lane. I have found some info
on a Tennessee web that shows a picture of a headstone
which reads across the top "Lefty" Lavoy Lane, b. Feb.
23, 1938 d. Mar. 23, 1982.Have not been able to find
out any thing else but what are the chances of two of
them, from Maryville, Tenn.? Sadly, I think we have
lost another friend.
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| Maurice
McDonell My Home: Yountville, CA
Yrs-On-Cony: 56-57 Enlisted
In: Los Angeles, CA March 4 2013
23:35
There can only be one Mike
Heslin, who should remember one Susky the Bully. And
"Sergeant" York. USS Cony was my only Ship, the Suez
Canal thing was the only joke; Cony was on Radar
Picket duty, our Air Search Radar did not work, I
climbed the mast to inspect the waveguide - found
nothing.
Captain Bogardus lived nearby after retirement, at
least he kept us afloat. He was the senior Lt. CDR
Atlantic. Turned Cony around inside Marseille Harbor
without tugs ("Keep those tugs away from my new paint
job...")
No more Dock Watches the day he took command.
I spotted your message of 2001.
College finally came, BS Long Beach State, 1977
Always a late adopter.
Hope you and yours are well.
Maurice McDonell, ET3
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| Boyd
B . Lane My Home: Rutherfordton,
North Carolina Yrs-On-Cony: 1954-1958
Enlisted In: Columbia, SC
February 11 2013 13:56
MM1 after engine room &
other duties.
Plan to see old shipmates at the reuions.
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| Bill
Lang ( son-in-law) My Home:
Wakefield, Ma January 10 2013 10:16
Sorry to say; Back on nov. 30,
2012 Paul John Leone passed away because of lung
cancer. He was in a rehab hospital only for a couple
of months and then he passed. He did not suffer He was
87 years old.
Note from Webmaster: We are truly sorry for your
family's loss.
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| Gayle
(Whitney) Peterson My Home:
Matthews, NC Yrs-On-Cony: 1963-1965
Enlisted In: Rock Hill, SC
November 12 2012 06:51
Where is the Ship's reunion
going to be held in 2013?
Also A Big Thank You to All of the Veterans That Have
and Is Serving Our Country. "We Pray that God Bless
Each of You and Keep You Safe".
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| Gayle
(Whitey) Petersen My Home: Harlan,
Iowa 51537 Yrs-On-Cony: 53-55
Enlisted In: Omaha, Nebraska
November 11 2012 11:51
I served as a Boiler Tender
Third Class on the Cony.I met my wife through Pat
Peterson who was my shipmate and we married sisters
from Nebraska. Pat passed away approximately 2 years
ago.
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| Wayne
Brotherton My Home: Amargosa Valley,
Nevada Yrs-On-Cony: 60-62 Enlisted
In: Baltimore October 29 2012
10:24
We watched the PBS presentation
on the Cuban Missile Blockade. Close, very close to
war. It caused me to remember a question that I asked
at the Bay of Pigs, "What are we doing here?
Everything we have, and everything we do is below the
surface. What are we going to do, sink a tank with
Weapon Able? Attack a shore battery with a torpedoe?"
The documentary proved that the Cony was quite able to
perform underwater attacks. I was not aboard during
the Blockade, I was on the Sierra. For those that were
aboard, "Thanks".
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| Dave
Barker My Home: Portsmouth OH
Yrs-On-Cony: 59 to 11/25/61 Enlisted
In: South Charleston WV October 16
2012 23:32
Sheral the BoP is recognized by
the VFW and was the first veterans organiztion to
recognize our service. The Navy Expediiton Medal makes
you eligible.
The Legion did not recognize us until many years
later.
Check out Chronology on this site.
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| Sheral
L. Byard My Home: Lewisport,
Kentucky Yrs-On-Cony: 61-62
Enlisted In: New Martinsville, WV
October 11 2012 08:07
I served under Capt. Morgan
61-62. Do you have pictures of the crew during that
time frame. Do you think those of us who were there at
the BoP will ever be recognizes by the VFW? At least
the American Legion recognizes us. We have tried for
years to reconnect with some of the guys I served with
without success. I would love to see pictures of those
I served with.
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| Dave
Barker My Home: Portsmouth Ohio
Yrs-On-Cony: 1959- to 11/225/61 Enlisted
In: South Charleston WV September
26 2012 11:40
Well it finally happened.
YouTube has cancelled the Bay of Pigs videos. I hope
you folks watched them on my website as those videos
proved what we did in Cuba was deadly serious.
In just a little over two weeks from now, the
attention will be on the 13 days of October, the
blockade in Cuba where we again hung on the edge of
nuclear destruction. All but forgotten.
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| David
Barker My Home: Portsmouth Ohio
Yrs-On-Cony: 59- Nove 25,m 61 Enlisted
In: South Charleston WV August 12
2012 03:55
Charles V.(Charlie)Beer, BMC not
only served 52-55, he was also my Chief on the Cony
1961! A great man in my opinion. He was still on the
Cony in 1962 as well.
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| Robert
Shafer My Home: Columbus, Indiana
Yrs-On-Cony: 52 to 55 Enlisted
In: Columbus, Indiana July 5 2012
05:04
You have Charlie Beer time on
the Cony Wrong. He was there During the complete time
I was on the Cony. I remember Because he used to chew
me out when I was in the Deckforce for a short time
haha. So add 52 to 55 also
From Roger,, OK Bob, I made the
correction, thanks
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| Curtis
J. DeYoung My Home: Lake Placid, FL
Yrs-On-Cony: 57-58 Enlisted
In: Winter Haven, FL June 17 2012
16:39
I boarded the Cony in the
Portsmouth Navy yard as they were completing the
overhaul and installation of the Weapon Alpha. Went to
Gitmo, went to the Med (almost died in the hurricane),
served off shore during Lebanon crisis and then in ASW
between Nantucket Island and Key West. Served in CIC
as a Radarman and left the ship as an RD3.
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| Larry
Stringer My Home: Ferguson,Kentucky
Yrs-On-Cony: 1966-1968 Enlisted
In: Somerset,Ky February 17 2012
12:52
I would just like to say hello
to all my old shipmates.To all those guys that I stood
watch with in the foward engine room.To Reed who was
the EN in the emergency disel during GQ.Yes Bob I
still have my brass ash trays that you made.I have
pictures of Scott,Ewy,Smitty,Stormer,Horto
n and Bob.Would like to hear form all of you, My home
number is 606-679-1678,cell is 606-425-0714.
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| Hugo
Walker My Home: halifax england uk
January 11 2012 00:07
hello Byron Kendall Lowder, and
and anyone else on the Cony in 1966, yes indeed I
remember the Cony visit to majunga and did you go
ashore to visit R.A.F detachment in majunga? and
better still were you part of the 40 plus paper and
comb band? I still had a hangover when we visited the
cony!
hugowalker@talktalk.net
regards
Hugo
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| Hugo
Walker My Home: halifax, england
January 10 2012 23:48
anyone aboad the Cony when it
paid a visit to majunga (madagascar) 1965 or 1966? and
did you go ashore to visit the ROYAL AIR FORCE
detachment at the village touristique and did you join
the 40 plus paper and comb band?
I still have a hangover!
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| Wayne
Brotherton My Home: Amargosa Valley,
Nevada Yrs-On-Cony: 60-62 Enlisted
In: Baltimore, Maryland January 6
2012 12:23
I was surfing, and came across
the USS Kidd. Then I located the website;
"Navy:Together We Served". I provided a lot of
information, reluctantly, and then tried to go to the
website, using the 'Users Name' and the 'Password'. It
went no where. There was no record. I fear this is a
scam, someone is 'phishing'. The website appeared
legitimate. Since it now appears to be fraudulent, I
feel I should let others know, before they do what I
did. I have no idea how much damage I have done, but
most likely I'll have to wipe out everything that has
ties to my current address and computer.
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| Ed
Small My Home: Matthews, NC
Yrs-On-Cony: 63-64 Enlisted
In: Rock Hill, SC November 11 2011
02:52
To ALL VETERANS that have served
and are serving Our Great Country around the world. We
Appreciate each and everyone of you.
We are Praying that Our
God will continue to protect you..
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| Wyly
Harris Kight-Moore My Home:
Idyllwild, Calif. September 27 2011 17:37
My father, Wyly Alsup Moore
served on the Cony during WWII-not sure exact years.
He started as an Ensign, then up to Lt.Jg. He was the
Paymaster. He is quite ill now @ age 89, not expected
to live much longer. Today is 9/27/2011. I'm grateful
for any contact, esp. for any sailors he may have
personally helped out of his own pocket. He remembers
one of the Cony's duties was to provide mine
detonation from snipers shooting from the deck at
floating mines. My home # is 951.659.0196, cell
951.288.8022. Thanks.
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| trudie
murry loomis My Home: tuolumne calif
Yrs-On-Cony: 43 September 22 2011
13:37
looking for information on my
father walter kenderson murry who served on the cony.
he was a signalman 1st class. i would like to know
where he was in the war as he never talked about it.
he has passed. thank you. trudie murry loomis
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| Eddie
R, Small My Home: 308 Wellington Dr,
Matthews, NC 28104 Yrs-On-Cony: 63-65
Enlisted In: Rock Hill, SC
September 3 2011 14:27
Looking for Carlos Brawley. Also
would like a copy of the book.
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| Alex
Santistevan My Home: Trinidad,
Colorado Yrs-On-Cony: 66-68
Enlisted In: Trinidad, Colorado
August 22 2011 17:34
Frank Getz, tried to get ahold
of you. Send you an e-mail, no reply, so if your still
reading these please e-mail me at
alxstevan1807@comcast.net.
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| ordell
g. johnson My Home: Hokah Minn
Yrs-On-Cony: 60-64 Enlisted
In: Hokah Minn July 26 2011 13:44
would like one of the books
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| Andrew
Rose My Home: Bumpass, Va.
July 1 2011 02:38
My Grandfather served on the
Cony during WWII, and while he served on some other
ships he called Cony home. His name was Robert Alfred
Lloyd, he was a master chief i believe, curious if
anyone has any memories or information about him and
his service on the Cony.
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| Larry
Betenbender My Home: Iowa City, Iowa
Yrs-On-Cony: 66-69 Enlisted
In: Cedar Rapids, Iowa June 30
2011 05:16
Bill Clark, I just saw your
message from last year. How are things in Mobile?
Larry
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| David
Barker My Home: Portsmouth Ohio
Yrs-On-Cony: 1959 to 11/25/61 Enlisted
In: South Charleston WV June 20
2011 00:26
Wayne Brotherton asked a great
question:
"Are U.S. Navy sailors so insignificant that our
government refuses to acknowledge our participation in
the BoP invasion?"
Sadly Wayne it appears that way. The news media is
worse. When they are told the truth they ignore it.
Last year with Wikipedia it took me several months to
get our ship the Cony, a major player in the invasion
to be even acknowledged! Some 'person' in the
Wikipedia organization would delete the data I
submitted and stated it was all hearsay and we were
not involved.
When I commented about the whaleboat that 'person'
threatened me with acts of piracy.
We were there and that is the bottom line!
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| Jon
Wilhelmsen My Home: Greenville, NC
May 28 2011 09:27
My grandfather, Cpt. Thomas B.
Brenner USN Retired, passed away on Wednesday,
February 25, 2011.
His obituary can be found on the following link.
http://www.wilkersonfuneralhome.com/o
bituaries.php?page=0&op=view&id=1365
Thank you
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| larry
osborn My Home: st. joseph,mo.
Yrs-On-Cony: 64-67 Enlisted
In: st. joseph,mo. May 27 2011
10:15
friday may 27...Keith McGill MM3
1965-1967 passed on today. I will miss him.
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| Larry
Osborn My Home: St. Joseph, MO
Yrs-On-Cony: 1964-67 Enlisted
In: St. Joseph, MO May 6 2011
15:02
I just got a phone call from
Keith McGill 65-67 MM3, He is hospital in Battle Creek
Michigan and not expected to live but 2-3 months... He
said he would like to hear from some of the guys from
the Cony. His cell number is 517-944-5037...Thanx
Larry Osborn
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| Wayne
P. Brotherton, Sr. My Home: Towson,
MD Yrs-On-Cony: 60-62 Enlisted
In: Baltimore, MD April 22 2011
13:25
Thank you again, Dave Baker. I
held off for a couple of days, because I was waiting
on a response from our local newspaper. I asked them
why no one had much to say about the 50th anniversary
of the BoP. I asked them why the news media (all of
the news media in Nevada) had so little to present
about Brigade 2506, and NOTHING about the 1000 or so
sailors aboard U.S. Navy ships, that went into the
BoP. My issue was: Are U.S. Navy sailors so
insignificant that our government refuses to
acknowledge our participation in the BoP invasion? The
paper called me and asked if they could publish it as
a letter? I told them that I hadn't thought about
that, but 'Of course, you can publish it." Maybe
someone will be able to answer the questions, that I
asked. The paper was quite concerned about the lack of
information, and the lack of acknowldgement by so many
parties involved. I pointed out that no one can blame
us for their failure. We had little chance of winning,
when were told not to return fire. I'll see if
anything comes of the letter.
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| ron
rebbel My Home: fallston, maryland
Yrs-On-Cony: 62-65 Enlisted
In: baltimore, maryland April 11
2011 15:06
Vern Cashman, if you get this
message give me a call, I would like to talk to you
about our time on the Cony. ron rebbel 443 690 3420
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| Dave
Barker My Home: Portsmouth Ohio
Yrs-On-Cony: 1959 to 11-25-61 Enlisted
In: Charleston WV April 10 2011
09:30
I wih to remind you all that my
website has film of the Bay of Pigs invasion and the
Congressional investigation.
http://davebarker.portalone.us/
I have no idea how long the links will last, so check
it out.
April 17th is the 50th anniversary.
I posted the following on Military.com today: Fifty
years ago on this date, we were steaming south of
Cuba. We were in radio silence, also at night we were
running under "darken ship" with no one really
understanding why every night.
We were having so many strange drills and weird
operating procedures, which perplexed us all. that is
all but two. The two were Capatain Frank Dunham and
our XO Lt Wilson.
Since I was a BMSN at the time and had conversations
with them frequently, when I asked what was going on,
all I got in answer was a strange smile.
One week later I found out...
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| Allen
Jensen My Home: McHenry Illinois
Yrs-On-Cony: 1952-1956 Enlisted
In: Chicago, Illinois November 13
2010 12:01
I am writing this in memory of
my Dad, Fred A. Jensen who served proudly on the USS
Cony from 52-56. Dad passed away in January of this
year and left me his uniform, ships pictures and crew
photos. My Dad was a great guy and the navy was his
inspiration for life (and raising his kids).... I
almost feel like I served aboard that ship too!! God
bless all of you out there, you are damn fine sailors
the likes we will not see again.... Respectfully....
aj
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| Sam
Weening My Home: Staten Island
Yrs-On-Cony: 45-46 Enlisted
In: New York City, NY October 27
2010 08:51
I'm still here at age 84. I have
a few photos that I can share. I have: "Bowser", Rudy
Perez, "harpo" Diaco, and Glenn Roundy.
samuelweening@yahoo.com
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| greg
dooling My Home: elmira ny
Yrs-On-Cony: 62/65 Enlisted
In: nyc August 15 2010 05:25
Hi Roger,There is a drawing of
the Cony bombing on ebay right now.I bid 50
bucks.Probably low but maybe you would like to have it
and can bid higher.Looks like one of a kind.Hope one
of us gets it! Greg
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| Robert
Stasik My Home: Greenwood, MI
Yrs-On-Cony: 53-55 Enlisted
In: Johnstown, PA July 30 2010
09:02
I am interested in any fellow
shipsmates who served between April of 54 until Sept
55. Need info on where the ship was during that time.
I am writing a memoir for family history.
I kno we were in Gitmo, visited Havana, Santiago de
Cuba, and Pot au Prince, Haiti. Drydock in Charleston,
SC, and easter at Bayport, FL. Also a wekend at
Dunnsdock, Baltimore.Also European cruise with drydock
in Malta; aMaltese diver was killed. Summer on the
Riviera. Any extra info and dates would be helpful.
Please contact me @ rcstasik@yahoo.com.
Thank you. Robert Stasik RM3
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| larry
osborn My Home: st. joseph,mo.
Yrs-On-Cony: 64-67 Enlisted
In: st.joseph,mo. July 19 2010
06:35
I just received an informative
e-mail, concerning magnetic hotel room keys. It seems
the card holds your home address your check in &
out date AND your credit card number. the info stays
on the card until someone else rents the room. the
safe thing to do is destroy the card or demagnify it
with a magnet. It is not required that you return the
card.Do not throw in trash in one piece or turn in at
desk.
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| william
clark My Home: mobile,alabama
Yrs-On-Cony: 67-69 Enlisted
In: mobile,al July 15 2010 15:34
anyone remeber larry
betenbender,allen nowicki,how about smokey smith
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| willlliam
clark My Home: mobile, alabama
Yrs-On-Cony: 67-69 Enlisted
In: mobile,al July 15 2010 15:27
I was told about the web site,
its great to hear from ship mates.Yes I remember the
cake on the fantail it was a good time.I still have
the pictures. Harry how are your brothers
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| James
R Saddler My Home: Portsmouth, Ohio
Yrs-On-Cony: NA Enlisted
In: Portsmouth, Ohio June 18 2010
00:25
What a wonderful chronological
history of the USS Cony and the explanation of the Bay
of Pigs 40 some years later
I have had the distinct pleasure of meeting your
shipmate David Barker. Veterans Service Officer.
from the chillicothe Ohio VA Hospital.
Using his instructions I was able to key in on your
history and envolvment of the USS Cony. I found your
reports to be very iteresting ,enlightning and
confirmed many beliefs that I and several other
members of the Portsmouth Fire Department had formed
prior to, during and after the Cuban Missle Crises and
The Bay of Pigs.
Thanks for sharing your history.
The former CO's closing comments about the events on
February 19th and 20th 1970 were note worthy.
and worth repeating and remembering.
" Sink her fast "
For that is the only speed she knew.
" Salute her stout hull "
as she finds her grave.
Most fitting I must say
My first opportunity to thank all the escorts and crew
for taking care of us Airdales.
While you were playing cat and mouse in and around
Cuba we were doing the same in the "Med"
One man over board when returned
to the USS Intrpid CVA-11 was worth Steak and Ice
cream for the "Can" Crew
Thanks and appreciations go out to Shipmate Dave
Barker
Jim Saddler
AM2-HTC
1953 1986
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| Wayne
Brotherton My Home: Amargosa Valley,
Nevada Yrs-On-Cony: 60-62 Enlisted
In: Baltimore, Maryland April 21
2010 08:26
Wow! Dave Barker's discussion on
Military.com is so interesting. I went through the BoP
once, will go through it again, then get into the
other discussions. Excellent articles, Dave. Thanks
Wayne
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| David
Barker My Home: Portsmouth Ohio
Yrs-On-Cony: 59-61 Enlisted
In: South Charleston WV April 17
2010 14:06
For those in the Bay Of Pigs
invasion, I posted a good follow up article on
Military.com. Go to Discussions, then to Sound Off,
then to Sound Off Dave Barker or an alternative
shortcut link http://tinyurl.com/yysgodc
If desired you can e-mail me through my website, which
has new asbestos articles you may wish to read.
http://davebarker.portalone.us/
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| Wayne
Brotherton My Home: Amargosa Valley,
Nevada Yrs-On-Cony: 60-62 Enlisted
In: Baltimore, Maryland April 2
2010 05:47
The Cony newsletter has been
great. Jim Knapp has produced some very interesting
articles. I can hardly wait for the next issue. Hey,
shipmates, we are getting close to the 49th
anniversery. Did we ever think we would see that date?
Dave Barker provided an explanation about 1st Lt. As I
explained to Jim, "I am more confused than ever." BUT,
it sure does keep the gray matter active. I really
enjoyed explaining that to my wife. Her response was,
"Where are you going with this?" I was not able to
answer that question. Fun!
I do have a question: Just what is the purpose of
someone 'spamming' our guest book, or any other site?
I am curious, "What is gained?"
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| Larry
Crum My Home: Appleton Wisconsin
Yrs-On-Cony: '67-'68 Enlisted
In: Moberly Missouri March 26 2010
09:48
Stumbled on the site looking for
specs for the Cony. I'm building a model as she looked
in Viet Nam. Came aboard in Japan as ETSN transferred
out as ET3 just before she went to the yard after Nam.
Any body know what happened to the "battle flag we had
in Nam? I have pics.
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| Glenn
Mosley My Home: Hyden,Ky
Yrs-On-Cony: 62-64 Enlisted In:
Hazard, Ky February 19 2010 11:28
Roger, I thought I had
previously logged in here but in my old age I guess
I'm slipping. Just wanted to thank you for the site.
It has allowed me to reconnect with some good friends,
namely,YOU, John Jones, Bob Becker and that nut, Gary
Weaver. I was greatly saddened by Gary's passing. He
was a guy, who no matter whether you were sea sick,
homesick or hung over from a night of too much "beach
time", could make you feel better with his craziness.
Was also wondering if anyone knows anything about
Norman Jesse (1st class signalman) or Lefty Lane
(sonar). Best regards to all. Mose RM2
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| Stanley
Baranowski, Jr. My Home: Woodbridge,
Va. Yrs-On-Cony: Son of a USS Cony
shipmate Enlisted In: VScranton,
Pa. February 18 2010 05:28
I have a hand drawn picture
(color) of the USS Cony and the USS Phillips at
Treasure Island. The picture is an "eye witness"
account of the USS Cony getting hit with those two
bombs from the Jap bombers. I saw some photos in the
archieves that show where the two bombs hit. The
picture I have shows the hits in the same place as in
the photos. I got excited that I may be able to take a
digital photo of this picture for inclusion in the
history of the USS Cony. The photo also shows the
Austrilian P-38s (?) which were supplying air support
for this mission. Are you interested in a photo of
this drawing???
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| John
A. Price My Home: Moss Point /
Mississippi Yrs-On-Cony: 67-69
Enlisted In: Laurel, Ms
January 16 2010 14:48
Just found the site. Looking at
a few of the messages I see a few names I remember,
Frank Getz, Mike Seeley, Dave Best, Thomas Strack. I
have many memories of our Viet Nam cruise such as the
25th ship anniversary off the coast of Viet Nam, and
some of the rearming fiascos while underway. I was an
RMSN when I boarded in Norfolk one month before we
left for Nam and received my promotion RM3 on the
cruise.
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| Mary
Byard My Home: Elizabethtown, KY
January 1 2010 08:00
My father, Seaman Sheral Lee
Byard, seved on the USS Cony from 1960 to 1962. He has
wonderful stories of fellow shipmates, rough seas,
missions (including BOP and Mercury recovery). I write
this email for him. We would like to make contact with
those he served with. Plus find out why these men were
never honored for their service during Bay of Pigs,
and what is being done to bring about recogniton. If
you can be of any help please post information.
Thank You,
Mary Byard
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| Lillian
Bailey My Home: Hudson NC
December 23 2009 17:09
I am the dalughter of Martin
Bailey who served on the USS Cony in 62-64, I love the
websight and appriciate seeing that the men who served
are remembered on here. Thank you it's a beautiful
websight and hope it stayes here many many years.
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| Rick
Ward My Home: Ft. Worth, Texas
December 10 2009 07:08
Thanks for this terriffic
website. My Grandfather, Cleveland Ira Ward, (he was
called "Red" at the time because of his red beard)
served as a machinist mate in the engine room of the
Cony in WWII and often spoke about it. He could not
remember the number and I often wondered about the
ship.I saw a plaque commemerating it's men and service
at Fredricksburg Texas museum of the Pacific War and
that led me here. I'm not sure of the years he served
but he mentioned visiting New Guinea during his cruse.
He was injured in an accident and that led to his
discharge from the Navy. My Grandfather passed away
many years ago but he never forgot his time on the
Cony, and spoke of it proudly. Thanks again.
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| Brian
Barrett My Home: Cincinnati, Ohio
45242 Yrs-On-Cony: 42-46
December 9 2009 10:40
I'am looking for information on
my uncle who served on the USS Cony WW11
how would I find this information or would someone
already have it? Thanks
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| greg
dooling My Home: elmira ny
Yrs-On-Cony: 62/65 Enlisted
In: nyc November 29 2009 06:05
Hi Guys,I came across my copy
of"October Fury" by Peter A.Huchthausen and reread it
again.Great story for the guys that were there.If you
were on the Cony during the Cuban "quarantine",it,s a
must read! Greg
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| Mark
C Evdemon My Home: Irwin, PA.
Yrs-On-Cony: Was on Beale (58-60, RM3) Enlisted
In: Toledo, Ohio November 21 2009
11:02
Greetings to fellow Desron 28
shipmates. Cony's radio call sign was NILX.
My home page is www.angelfire.com/pa5/markpa/
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| Dave
B My Home: Portsmouth Ohio
Yrs-On-Cony: 1959 to 11/25/61 Enlisted
In: South Charleston WV October 30
2009 23:15
http://davebarker.portalone.us/
is the new address of my website. I have much
information on PTSD, Agent Orange, radiation and other
vet issues.
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| Stephen
Cozza My Home: Potomac, Maryland
Yrs-On-Cony: 1944-1945 Enlisted
In: Orange, New Jersey September
27 2009 13:37
My father, Patrick "Patsy" Cozza
was a fire controlman on the U.S.S. Cony from
1944-1945. I was hoping to contact any who had served
with him during WW II. My dad passed away three years
ago. But, he had in his possession a scrap book from
his time on the USS Cony that included many photos and
momentos. Please feel free to contact me at
sjcozza@comcast.net. I am hoping to scan the many
pictures he had from his time on the Cony and post
them on the Cony website.
Steve Cozza
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| Reg
Newell My Home: Upper Hutt,New
Zealand Yrs-On-Cony: n/a Enlisted
In: n/a August 21 2009 20:02
I am writing a book on Operation
Goodtime,the retaking of the Treasury Islands by 8 New
Zealand Brigade & 87th NCB in Oct 1943.Cony got
bombed on 27 Oct & badly damaged & her story
is part of Goodtime.I see most of the injured were
USNR & wonder what proportion of the crew were
regular USN & what were hostilites only.One engine
was knocked out with steam & fire.Were the 2
engines compartmentalised?I take it damage control
teams & medical teams would have swung into action
once the hits occured.I presume these teams would have
been well practiced.What is a K Gun?Is it a depth
charge firer?Any help with these questions would be
much appreciated.Thanks
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| Jennifer
Richards/ for Lowell E Richards My
Home: Dayton, Oh Yrs-On-Cony:
1944-1946 Enlisted In: Dayton, Oh
August 18 2009 14:56
My Grandfather was on the cony
we know in 1944, and he crossed the equator there was
a cereomony that he wrote in his journal while on
board i was wondering if anyone could help me in
finding out more about the period of time he was
aboard the destoyer. if anyone remembers him. He
passed away in 1976 so unfortuanately i didn't get to
spend alot of time with him to learn about this stuff
since i was only 5 at the time. Thank you Jennifer
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| John
Wonser, LT jg, SC, USNR My Home:
Portage, MI 49024 Yrs-On-Cony:
1959-1960 Enlisted In: Battle
Creek, MI June 3 2009 11:01
Love to hear from any guys
around at that time. I just found the site and it was
fun to read.
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| Wayne
Brotherton My Home: Amargosa Valley,
Nevada Yrs-On-Cony: 60-62 Enlisted
In: Baltimore, Maryland April 20
2009 03:26
Well, Dave Barker has tried to
get the truth, abot the BoP, published, again. AND, as
usual, our government has quashed his efforts. Dave
has tried long and hard to correct tne injustice, but
so many years have gone by, that most folks don't even
know what the BoP is or was. They repeatedly refer to
the Cuban Missile Blockade. I have often wondered what
type of history is presented, in our school systems,
and I know, but don't like it. I should note, to Dave,
that it has been 48 years, not 49. A small error, but
it could have caused some to discount his presentaion,
or at least offered an opportunity to ignore Dave's
statements. I know, from experience, that every year,
at this time, the editors will refuse to publish my
reminders of the BoP. After the endless descriptions
of Clinton's bedroom antics, that my wife and I did
not wish to hear about (not our business) we see our
government refuse to even acknowledge our presense at
the BoP. JFK was held resposible, but the blame for
failure must be put on Ike ans Allen Dulles. None of
that is dicussed. I know that the BoP caused some
problems for me, on my security updates (five year
updates), for the clek asking the questions about that
time period did not have a clearance high enough to
establish a "need to know". After almost five decades,
I do not see a need for this situation. We need to
thank Bob for his efforts. For he has not stopped, in
his efforts to protect veterans, in all aspects of
their service.
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| Dan
E. Brown My Home: Camden-on-Gauley
West Virginia Yrs-On-Cony: 6o-62
Enlisted In: 58 Summersville, WVa.
April 2 2009 06:24
I wanted to sign this to let
people know that we were involved in the Bay of Pigs,
I was there as the Captain's phone talker on the
bridge during GQ. Bullets hit the side on the bridge
where I was standing with the captain. So if some
people say we were not there they were lying to you.
We were told comiing back home not to say anything
about this cruise, or we would be court-martialed.
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| David
Barker My Home: Portsmouth Ohio
Yrs-On-Cony: 59-61 Enlisted
In: South Charleston Wv March 21
2009 00:16
We are finally recognized on
Wikipedia as being in the Bay of Pigs! After many
exchanges and submitted proof, Wikipedia has added us
to their history of the invasion, however without many
of the facts concerning our participation.
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| JOHN
F. HANAFIN My Home: WAKEFIELD,
MASSACHUSETTS Yrs-On-Cony: 64-67
Enlisted In: BOSTON, MA
March 20 2009 15:42
HI ROGER, ANOTHER EMAIL
CHANGE.THANKS FOR KEEPING THIS SITE AVAILABLE TO US.
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| Doug
Bewall RMCM USN Ret. My Home: Gold
Beach OR. Yrs-On-Cony: Not a shipmate
Enlisted In: San Francisco
March 13 2009 08:45
Saw USS Cony reunion notice in
FRAtoday.Attempting to research a Cony crewmember
since 1998 based on USS Cony shoulder arc for ship. He
would have been a LCDR/CDR by the Korean War. He also
served on the Lowry and Newport News. His awards are
COMM. w/V, ADSM w/Fleet Clasp/APCM w/9 campaigns/China
Service Extended KSM w/4 campaigns. I want to place
him in the Navy Log in WASHDC so who ever he is isn't
lost to Navy history. For info, the Navy Log can be
reached via GOOGLE by typing in navy log, go to second
entry. All who served in seagoing services can be
entered in the log without cost of any kind to them.
As a check on the log, type in my name under "look up
shipmate". If you can help, email me at
bewall@hughes.net. I can also help anyone to place an
entry for anyone in the Navy, USMC, USCG, Merchant
Marine in war time and PHS. Doug Bewall
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| Dave
Barker My Home: Portsmouth OH
Yrs-On-Cony: 59-61 Enlisted
In: South Charleston WV March 2
2009 20:09
I give up on Wikipedia. I posted
a simpler message that we were in the Bay of Pigs and
put the whale boat over the side. The editor deleted
it with this message:
"User talk:Deckape
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[edit] Bay of Pigs Invasion
Hi, I have once again removed your additions to Bay of
Pigs Invasion page, because they are untrue, and no
reliable and verifiable references are quoted. Please
study talk:Bay of Pigs Invasion for details.PeterWD
(talk) 00:04, 2 March 2009 (UTC)"
So shipmates it looks like 49 more years of denial!
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| Dan
Airey My Home: homosassa florida
Yrs-On-Cony: 61-64 Enlisted
In: Balto. Maryland March 2 2009
05:28
to Joshua thats looking for
Willie Arvis Sumner call or E Mail me 1 352 382 1913
daire@tampabay.rr.com
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| David
Barker My Home: Portsmoth OH
Yrs-On-Cony: 59-61 Enlisted
In: South Charleston WV February
27 2009 11:15
FYI, I posted an edit on
Wikipedia which a day later was removed. here it is:
Cony/Caribe/Whaleboat
Removed good faith passage added by user:deckape
09:42, 23 February 2009:(quote)The USS Cony code named
Caribe the sister ship of the Conway, put their
whaleboat over the side to seek and rescue survivors.
Sailors were instructed to go over the side and paint
off the first digit of the hull number. Cony became
the 08 rather than 508. Sailors then painted off the
name Cony located on the stern. The Commission pennant
and U.S. Flag were removed. As documented by Peter
Wyden in his book THE BAY OF PIGS, THE UNTOLD STORY
(Simon & Schuster 1978), the ships did meet some
resistance. It is further documented in the VFW
Magazine (September 1993), the Cony whaleboat carrying
sailors heavily armed with Browning automatic rifles,
was beached at one stage on a corral reef. While
rescuing Brigade survivors, it was targeted by a Cuban
helicopter, which was chased away by an A4D aircraft
from the Essex. Small arms fire reportedly struck the
Cony.(unquote)
The USS Cony was the escort destroyer for the
CIA/Brigade 2506 freighter Caribe on 16 April, across
the Caribbean as far as rendezvous point Zulu. The
Caribe had its own US Navy assigned identifier and a
CIA/Brigade 2506 code name, that of the Cony (if any)
not yet discovered. The Wyden text needs much more
careful analysis, backed up with other published
sources. Also, Wyden says (quote)As Commodore
Crutchfield watched from the Eaton, a little Navy AD
rescue plane, obviously under orders not to shoot,
slowed down to about a hundred knots per hour (sic)
and started a "contact run."(unquote). To me, this
obviously refers to an AD-5 Skyraider, not an A4D
Skyhawk jet. See also this page above, section titled
'Aircraft names and designations'. I might later add a
suitable passage on the (unidentified) helicopter
incident that evidently occurred after 19 April 1961.
The Wiki reason: I hope everyone understands that
accounts of disguising nationality and identity of
military ships and aircraft (and use of napalm) need
to be treated sensitively, as they might be regarded
as prima facie evidence of war crimes, being breaches
of international laws embodied in Geneva (convention)
protocols.PeterWD (talk) 00:10, 24 February 2009 (UTC)
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| Merle
Besecker My Home: OLD fORGE
PENNSULVAIIA Yrs-On-Cony: Oct.
30,1942-Jan13, 1946 Enlisted In:
SCRANTON, PA February 1 2009 18:43
My name is Daniel Besecker,
Merle's son.He is deceased. why no mention of him? I
have his diary he kept while aboard ship. also
pictures.You can contact me at 137 Howard St. Old
Forge, Pennsylvania.18518 Or weireverywhere@gmail.com
His diary is dated everyday, also ships news clippings
from COM, NAVY FORCES, EUROPE. ADMIRAL
HALSEY,,COMMANDER TASK GROUP 77.12 COMMANDER H.D
JOHNSTON, ALSO POEMS HE WROTE. SOMEONE PLEASE CONTACT
ME. THANK YOU, DANIEL BESECKER Also poems he wrote.
Thanks again.My phone # is 570-457-6640
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| Keith
McGill My Home: Lansing, MI
Yrs-On-Cony: 65-67 Enlisted
In: Lansing, MI January 26 2009
11:23
For Charlie Liken: charlie I am
from Lansing, but wonder if you can post in the email
section what the address for the VFW that you will be
playing at. For people that may want to get directions
so thay may drive to it ?
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| Joshua
My Home: Ahoskie/North Carolina
December 4 2008 09:19
I am looking for anybody who
remembers Willie Arvis Sumner from when they were
serving on the Cony.
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| LARRY
OSBORN My Home: st. joseph,mo.
Yrs-On-Cony: 64-67 Enlisted
In: st. joseph,mo. December 3 2008
09:53
I HAVE BEEN A MEMBER OF
REUNION.COM FOR ALMOST 3 MONTHS AND HAVE FOUND ONE
SHIPMATE AT A COST OF 36.00 ,I THINK I COULD HAVE
FOUND HIM ON WHITEPAGES.COM FREE.MY MEMBERSHIP EXPIRES
IN 2 WEEKS AND I WILL NOT RENEW FOR SEVERAL REASONS.I
AM A MEMBER OF CLASSMATES.COM WHICH CAN BE USED TO
LOOK FOR OLD HIGH SCHOOL,COLLEGE OR MILITARY FRIENDS.
THE CONY HAD A LIST OF 32 PAST CREW MEMBERS MOST WERE
PEOPLE FROM THE CONY WEBSITE SOME WERE NOT. I POSTED
THE CONY WEBSITE INFO ON THE BULLETIN BOARD. I THINK
CLASSMATES IS THE BETTER WEBSITE,LET ME KNOW IF I CAN
HELP YOU. LARRY O.
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| Bill
McDonald My Home: Cincinnati, OH
Yrs-On-Cony: 54-56 Enlisted
In: Alexandra, VA November 22 2008
15:18
Hello All Shipmates... Not too
many listed from that time period! Looking for Dick
Lane-Huntington,WV & Joe Valenti- El Cajohn, CA
same time 54-56. Do you remember the guy who won the
raffle in "Gitmo"? He won a brand new 55 Dodge
convertable! Bought (1) ticket! Someone memtioned Carl
Mahar mm1 ... why did he always want to be someones
'seadaddy" ? I came aboard 9/54 in Charleston Shipyard
as a "snipe"... 8 mos later went to 1st Div. then 8
mos later became a "striker"in S.Bay. Ended up going
to "A" school 9/56. Had lots of fun on various Carib
cruises and Med. cruise in 1955. We had a mid-ocean
collistion and cracked our rudder. We were "forced" to
lay over in Cann France for 3 weeks during the French
Film Festival ! We went to Malta for repairs and a
local diver was killed when his oxygen hose got sucked
into the salt water intake! Hey, remember the 2 guys
on "mail bouy watch"... as I said...lots of fun!
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| Keith
McGill My Home: Lansing
Yrs-On-Cony: 65 to 67 Enlisted In:
MI September 30 2008 11:40
Larry, is hat the same packrat
that was with us? Have you talked with him?
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| Larry
Osborn My Home: St. Joseph, MO.
Yrs-On-Cony: 1964=1967 Enlisted
In: St. Joseph, MO. September 25
2008 09:37
I am always looking for new ways
to find old shipmates, I recently joined reunion .com
& found Dick (packrat)Pottratz,I have high hopes
of finding others. It cost $36.00 for 3months or$60.00
per year. It had some other people I knew but if they
are not active members they might not get the e-mail.I
will let everyone know if I have any more luck.
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| Sonya
Christiano(daughter of Gary Weaver) My
Home: Gloversville NY September 16 2008
04:47
I just wanted to thank all of
you for your condolences,messages,thoughts and prayers
when my father passed away. It has been eight months
already that he has been gone from his family and
friends.We all miss him dearly but are starting to
heal and go on. I visited this website today because I
was thinking of my dad and how proud he was to be a
member of the Cony. He would tell us, his children and
grandchildren, many stories of the ship, his friends
and his adventures.I just wanted you all to know how
dearly he held you in his heart and memories. Getting
reaquainted with his shipmates was a great source of
pleasure to him in the recent years before his death.
I'm glad to see his photos and name are here to be
remembered.He would be honored to be remembered so
fondly.
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| AARON
BRYAN ROTHWELL J.R. My Home:
Charleston, SC. Yrs-On-Cony: 55-59
Enlisted In: Norfolk,Va.
September 14 2008 01:25
Thank you for your response!
Also for for correcting the error! Sorry, it has been
a good eight month's or so now since I have been back.
Things have just begun to start getting back to normal
if that makes sense. Thank you once again! This page
means a lot to not only those who loved and dedicated
their lives to that ship; but also their loved ones as
well! It is always a little piece of home! Thanks
again!
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| Robert
Shafer My Home: Columbus, Indiana
Yrs-On-Cony: 52-55 Enlisted
In: Cplumbus, Indiana August 10
2008 03:54
Hi Roger, Thanks for bringing
your web site back on. I am a fellow Hoosier same as
yourself. I retired from Cummins engine Co, here in
Columbus,In. back in 1985.It is a great thing that you
are keeping the Cony web site on. I feel that keeps us
(shipmates) closer togeather.
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| Rogers,
John Thomas My Home: New Glasgow,
Nova Scotia, Canada Yrs-On-Cony: 0
Enlisted In: Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada
August 9 2008 16:47
Found a folk art wooden model of
508 in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada. Was intrigued,
bought and took it home. Model approximately
14"long,3"wide and 6" high.Back funnel absent as not
to scale in mid section. An interesting history upon
research. Excellent web site. Best Wishes to all who
sailed her.
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| Bob
Kalbaugh (RD3) My Home: Franklin, TN
Yrs-On-Cony: 61-62 Enlisted
In: Cumberland, MD July 17 2008
12:46
Roger, Thanks for putting me in
touch with Don Blackburn. We were shipmates on the
Cony, and from the same hometown. Saw his name on the
new members roster in the newsletter last week. Its
only been 47 years.. planning a get together next
month. Thanks again.
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