| # | Date | Name | Email Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comments | |||
| 1 | Mon Sep 7 1998 20:57 | Roy Minier | roy@widomaker.com |
| Just dropped by, scanned but haven't read yet, looks like a great start, best of luck bro with your page and all other things in life. | |||
| 2 | Tue Sep 8 1998 16:46 | Boyd Fallwell | boyd@honorguard.org |
| Boats, Yore a webmaster now, Yeehaa! You done good for a swabby! Yes Sir, you is a webmaster! Throw yore chest out son! OK thats enough, exhale! I didnt know you was Dutch raised. You have been around, great web page and info. A five star page if I ever saw one! | |||
| 3 | Thu Sep 10 1998 22:21 | Glenn C. Kinkel ( the Gunner) | |
| You're a pride for the Navy and a freind of mine. Semper Fi | |||
| 4 | Fri Sep 11 1998 10:35 | Mac (Mary Ann C Moss) | Moss@Tomah.Com |
| Boats You did a great job on this page plan to visit often | |||
| 5 | Fri Sep 11 1998 17:52 | Point173rd | mmeyers@stny.lrun.com |
| Great job Boats, I'm still trying Mike | |||
| 6 | Fri Sep 11 1998 19:10 | Barbara Woss | barbars@usnetway.com |
| Bob, Great job you have done so far. Will be back to re-read and see new items added. Keep up the good work. :-) Barb | |||
| 7 | Fri Sep 11 1998 21:52 | Howard Vaught | hvaught@bright.net |
| Outstanding Page Brother.And thanks for your service to your Country.Semper Fi Boats | |||
| 10 | Sat Sep 12 1998 10:39 | Edward Pershing | |
| Great looking site Boats.Watch your aft friend! | |||
| 11 | Sat Sep 12 1998 10:41 | Charley | webmaster@vabenefits.com |
| great start Boats keep it up and you'll be a great webmaster as well as a fiend | |||
| 18 | Sun Sep 13 1998 10:47 | Harry Chadbourne | thickstuff@email.msn.com |
| An honor to sign your book, and still hope to meet you and beautiful lady in person | |||
| 11 | Tue Sep 15 1998 16:02 | Chad Avery | wtchdktr@earthlink.net |
| A great Page, keep up the great work, Tell Corrie Hello from Jan & I Chad | |||
| 12 | Sat Sep 19 1998 22:30 | Bill Jones | dd847@nova1.net |
| Nice site. I enjoyed the poems. Did you write them? Can I steal "The Sailor"? | |||
| 13 | Sun Sep 20 1998 20:04 | Chuck *Doc* Stewart | azgecko@flash.net |
| You have turned into an HTML FOOL Boats!!! Nice job on your site. Been wondering how long you would hold out before doing a site. :-) Keep up the good work brother... Hi to your gorgeous wife and Welcome Home Brother!!! | |||
| 14 | Tue Sep 22 1998 17:06 | Keith Myer | kmyer@pbi.net |
| Great home page! | |||
| 15 | Wed Sep 23 1998 21:08 | Ron Gilbert | sierra6721@webtv.net |
enjoyed your auto biography Bob. Ron U.S.Army, Korea '52-'53 | |||
| 18 | Thu Sep 24 1998 17:00 | Monki (Linda) Howard | monki@interconnect.net |
| Bob..what a great site..Thank you for letting me get to know a wonderful man and a true American. Always your friend... | |||
| 22 | Fri Sep 25 1998 01:29 | ronny baby | rpburd@aol.com |
let's play golf!!!!!!! | |||
| 24 | Fri Sep 25 1998 06:11 | R. Vaxter (Bob) | RVaxter@aol.com |
| Just came on board the site. Lots to see Have enjoyed everything so far. Later Boats. | |||
| 26 | Sat Sep 26 1998 06:46 | Harry & Ellen Dewhurst | hdew@dryden.freeserve.co.uk |
| Hi Bob, I have yet another email address, ignore the other ones. Fantastic job with the new site. All downloaded for thorough perusal later. | |||
| 20 | Tue Sep 29 1998 18:20 | STEVE AND SYLVIA AND CHASE CANNON | SSCANNON1@AOL.COM |
| JUST A WORD TO SAY HI AND LOOK @ YOUR WEP PAGE | |||
| 21 | Wed Sep 30 1998 18:30 | Dave Rock | DROCK@hotmail.com |
| What a neat idea, Bob I like your web site, I feel like I know you well enough now to have sex with you. Just kidding, but I really do like the site. | |||
| 22 | Thu Oct 1 1998 13:06 | dave baxter | dave@bell-electrical.com |
| cool page | |||
| 23 | Fri Oct 2 1998 13:33 | krissy | |
| finally got here...it's nice!!!! | |||
| 24 | Tue Oct 6 1998 07:39 | Paul E. Perris AKA PEP ex-RM1(SS) | spike1@humboldt1.com |
| Well Hot Damn Boats, think U've earned ur "Computersmate Badge". Not too shabby. Especially enjoy'd "The Sailor" section, & thats a real NO SHITTER! Look fwd to reading more updates in the near future. | |||
| 25 | Thu Oct 8 1998 19:53 | John DuMong | jdumong@fix.net |
| Great job Bob, you did good. would have been proud to serve with you boats ,Semper Fi Friend. | |||
| 26 | Sat Oct 10 1998 09:04 | Guy Gammill | Paluxy@aol.com |
| Looks good my friend! Ya did a good job for an ole sea dog! I guess you can teach an old dog new tricks! HA! HA! Thanks for always being a faithful friend and WELCOME HOME MY BROTHER VETERANS! | |||
| 27 | Mon Oct 12 1998 15:42 | Albert Moore | mrfa@abts.net |
Really enjoyed your web site I see where you served on the USS Nueces APB-40. I thought I would pass along some info just in case you don't have it. The USS Nueces APB-40 served with the Mobile Riverine Force TF-117 during the Vietnam she was part of the great green fleet YEP she was painted green as were the other ships and boats of TF-117-116. The Nueces and the USS Mercer APB-39 also a part of the MRF are now both in Sasebo Japan being used a barrack barges. so boats your old ship is still out there. More on the Green fleet of Vietnam go to www.mrfa.org Al Moore USS Benewah APB-35 66-68 mrfa@aabts.net | |||
| 28 | Tue Oct 13 1998 22:12 | Deb Brewer | wheat@stc.net |
| You have a nice site! Thanks for leaving the link in my guestbook. Deb | |||
| 29 | Wed Oct 14 1998 04:20 | joyce cantrell | joyceann@stc.net |
| HI BOB I'VE REALLY ENJOYED YOURE SITE , I LIVE NOT TO FAR FROM DEB, AND WE ARE GOOD FRIENDS SO I FEEL LIKE I KNOW YOU. YOUR SITE IS GREAT, I'M TRYING TO GET ME ONE OFF THE GROUND, MABYE SOON GOD BLESS AN EMAIL ME SOMETIMES | |||
| 30 | Fri Oct 16 1998 12:26 | Steve Heaslet | sheaslet@aol.com |
| Bob - This is a great web site. I see you are a man of many talents. Enjoyed our chat time at the gym in Stockton on Wednesday. It was obvious that you are a man filled with pride for his country and the service you gave. Thank's for sharing some of your poetry. You have a great talent. I look forward to reading more. | |||
| 31 | Fri Oct 16 1998 13:55 | Bill Bannon | |
| Bravo Zulu,Boats a job well done.Thanks for letting me share it.I'd be honored to pass it along. | |||
| 35 | Sat Oct 17 1998 13:45 | aw2 mark hodge | mhodge7@hotmail.com |
| i enjoyed your site lcdr | |||
| 36 | Thu Oct 22 1998 21:30 | Patti Hernandez | Tigerspah@aol.com |
| Great job, Bob! You are truly multi-talented! I'll visit again very soon! | |||
| 34 | Sat Oct 24 1998 11:19 | don hutchinson | d_hutchinson@coastalnet.com |
| Excellent site boats. you did a fantastic job. I need some of that ability. I'll be back often.k | |||
| 35 | Sun Oct 25 1998 08:28 | Carol Tallman Jones | cowpokinfun@geocities.com |
| Just discovered your page. Nice job, Bob. Good to see you on the web, my friend. And thanks again for sharing your fine work with us at CowPokin' Fun | |||
| 37 | Sun Oct 25 1998 12:34 | L/CPL Jimmie Dale Alexander | wanda@vci.net |
| Boats, great site you have started here, love all the information for the vets. Keep up the good work. Semper Fidelis, Brother | |||
| 38 | Sun Oct 25 1998 22:09 | Jack Wayman | jcway@sierratel.com |
| Uplifting, just what we need in todays problems, which we will brave men will overcome. | |||
| 39 | Thu Oct 29 1998 16:35 | Lois Adams | mrsyat@mindspring.com |
| Boats, Wow..what can I say but God Bless you and Thank you. Outstanding !!! | |||
| 41 | Thu Oct 29 1998 16:38 | Dave Jones./ 11bravovet | steelhead4@juno.com |
| Bob..I wasn't aware that you had this site, even though I helped Jimmie post your poems to his site. You have captured the emotion and pain that is present in all War. I salute you Brother. Keep up the good work. Your poems are outstanding and show a tremendous insight to the servicemen and women. Please visit...I also write poetry. Dave/11bravovet http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Estates/1679 | |||
| 42 | Thu Oct 29 1998 16:54 | Jausten | jausten@geocities.com |
| Hi Bob, I believe that I was given a couple of your poems for my Vietnam Pages related to Veteran's Issues, and I didn't know you had a web site. I'll link the two poems that I have of yours to it. Your poetry is awesome, real, and the feelings are there. It continues to amaze me of the number of men who write such beautiful poetry, some painful poems, of course, but all of them are still beautiful. Hidden behind the eyes of soldiers are words and feelings that only they can express. Thank you for creating this site. Peace & Serenity, Jausten (Cindy) | |||
| 43 | Thu Oct 29 1998 17:20 | Nita | KTmyAngel@aol.com |
| Hi Bob, Your poems are awesome! You definitely have the "gift" of words and feelings. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for placing yourself in harms way for me and people like me. May peace always be yours. | |||
| 43 | Fri Oct 30 1998 16:46 | Doug Todd | thetodds@bscn.com |
| A fantastic page! I have read all the "Military Poems" and your bio and some of "Sailor" my wife just called me to dinner but I have bookmarked and will be back! I see that some of my freinds have been here ahead of me.... but, Terry Lockridge finally told me about you. Good job! (I won't even make any sailor cracks under the circumstances!) I have a page at: http://members.wbs.net/homepages/i/r/o/ironfeather777.html You are welcome, anytime! | |||
| 44 | Sun Nov 1 1998 05:39 | Lew Currier, CSM, USA (Ret) | lcurrier@bellsouth.net |
| Good site, enjoyed the poems.. | |||
| 45 | Sun Nov 1 1998 20:48 | Rick Rochon | srochon@sprynet.com |
| Interesting, Bob, keep it up. | |||
| 46 | Wed Nov 4 1998 02:21 | Patrick | mcgeep@shinbiro.com |
| I'm looking for anyone who has a copy of, or knows the words to a military retirement poem called "My Last Parade". | |||
| 48 | Wed Nov 4 1998 20:42 | Jack Noble | far@jps.net |
| Boats, I'm "side" on the chatroom and I really enjoy the group that I've met. Keep going! | |||
| 47 | Tue Nov 10 1998 19:52 | Ron DeManuele | deman@spiff.net |
great site , keep up the good work.Your bio looks like you had a great time in the CG and and Navy.Have a good veterans day DEMAN | |||
| 48 | Thu Nov 12 1998 13:36 | Marjan van As/Ben Bijl | |
| 49 | Thu Nov 12 1998 13:43 | Marjan van As/Ben Bijl | weijpe@compuserve.com |
| Hai Bob, Nice to have your own home-page. We like it very much. We think it is very sensitive to mention Cor in your descrition as your Rock of Gibraltar. Keep going. Love | |||
| 50 | Thu Nov 12 1998 22:55 | Joycevelyn | jkelley@ballistic.com |
| Thanks for sending me here. I have not nearly looked it all up, but I intend to. God Bless JEK | |||
| 51 | Mon Nov 16 1998 02:05 | Jimmie and Lonewolf | wanda@vci.net |
| Another good site that I have found in my nightly wanderings.....Really felt good sitting here for this little while and sharing your words with you. God Bless and Semper Fidelis | |||
| 52 | Mon Nov 23 1998 16:44 | Kernice M. Landry | shooter@readynet.net |
| nice webpage boats. gonna come back and check it out once in a while. check mine if you get a chance. http://www.readynet.net/~shooter/ | |||
| 53 | Fri Nov 27 1998 20:16 | Linda Ann Kilbride | linann@c2i2.com |
| I love everything about your website. So glad that you and my stepfather, Yeoman Glende, found each other. | |||
| 54 | Mon Nov 30 1998 00:02 | Kernice M. Landry | shooter@readynet.net |
| you have an outstanding webpage. when you look around the net you see plenty veterans from the korean war still moving around, and yet not many people even remember that war. keep up the good works | |||
| 55 | Fri Dec 4 1998 09:32 | Ronny | Ronny152@aol.com |
Thanks so much for sharing my page.. and sending me yours... its nicely done. I dont have that much to say about myself as you do. Thats why so many graphics.. :) Thanks again http://members.aol.com/ronny152/index.html http://members.aol.com/holidaypag/index.html | |||
| 56 | Sat Dec 12 1998 20:03 | GySgt Bill Conroy, ret | USMCGY@worldnet.att.net |
| Boats, it is an Honor and Pleasure to know you Sir..Keep up the Good work..Welcome Home..Semper Fi, Bill | |||
| 57 | Sun Dec 13 1998 14:14 | Jim Beyersdorf (BuddhaDoc) | Jbeyers41@aol.com |
| Nice page LCDR I would appreciate your viewing my humble web pages to Navy Corpsmen. The Marines are looking for a FEW GOOD MEN they have found them Navy Corpsmen OOOOORAHHH. | |||
| 58 | Thu Dec 24 1998 07:39 | ||
| 59 | Thu Dec 24 1998 07:42 | Frans Klumper | sklumper@tref.nl |
| Als u dit leest hoop ik dat u en corrie een fijne vakantie in nederland hebben gehad en een veilige thuisreis | |||
| 60 | Mon Jan 4 1999 17:09 | Joseph Shaffer(hothead) | papaduke@telenet.net |
| good story boats | |||
| 61 | Tue Jan 5 1999 06:53 | ramjet | |
| I too know what it is like to always be alone.even after all these years. we can never really tell others for fear of being that phony or just a lier or spinner of tall tales. my tale is intact but my heart will never be. this is something we just have to live with,or it may just destroy us. i can think of no one who has experienced what we have who has not thought about ending it. ourt own private hell is exactly what it is. we will survive, and in my dreams i will never give up the search for my lost brothers. keep the faith, my friend. | |||
| 62 | Thu Jan 7 1999 18:16 | John Lundy | Louchar@aol.com |
| Outstanding job on your web page! | |||
| 63 | Fri Jan 15 1999 23:22 | Jacob Camarigg | thegruntico@hotmail.com |
| pretty good site. | |||
| 64 | Tue Jan 19 1999 17:02 | Karen Bye | trp77519@idt.net |
| good job, sir! | |||
| 65 | Wed Jan 27 1999 12:07 | James Doyle | james.l.doyle1@jsc.nasa.com |
| I was shot on the 4th of July 1966 vietnam. Thanks for the letter. | |||
| 66 | Thu Jan 28 1999 13:21 | sharon branham | sharon_small_98@hotmail.com |
| it was a pleasure to visit your page | |||
| 67 | Sun Jan 31 1999 15:10 | lacy | blacy@zoomnet.net |
| you old salt, you been to a couple county fairs and a war, and a couple hogs roast in your time haven't you. Sure glad to know you. Sgt. Terry Lacy A 1/26 Marines, Nam 67/68 | |||
| 68 | Mon Feb 1 1999 20:22 | Andrew Garlikov | garlikov@proadvance.com |
| Thank you for your service to the country. | |||
| 69 | Mon Feb 1 1999 20:55 | Dan White (Whiz) | dwhite@dc.jones.com |
| Pleasure meeting you tonight in SF Chat. | |||
| 70 | Sat Feb 13 1999 14:21 | Joseph C.Shaffer | papaduke@superior.net |
| hope all is well boats from hot head (hh) | |||
| 71 | Sun Feb 14 1999 21:55 | sarah kimble | skksskm@aol.com |
| you have some nice poems | |||
| 72 | Thu Feb 18 1999 21:27 | Steve aka RTO | norton1@micron.net |
| Now this is no shit Bro! Very nicely done Boats! Is that the Jersy or the Mighty Mo? Semper Fidelis Steve | |||
| 73 | Wed Feb 24 1999 00:58 | dave rosenthal | dmr450@aol.com |
| nice page and history.take care, dave (friend of lew's) | |||
| 74 | Thu Mar 11 1999 12:39 | Joan Chambers | jochambers@erols.com |
| I am the wife of John T Chambers who was a Vietnam Vet and who recently died from Malignant non-Hodgkins lymphoma cancer. I pray and hope that you and your wife are well. Thank you for the opportunity to sign your guestbook and to read your message. | |||
| 75 | Thu Mar 11 1999 19:57 | Sgt Ronald (Bud) Albright USMC | bmbright@oaktree.net |
| Nice site Boats. Keep up the good work. It is people like you that make me proud to be a vetran. Welcome to the world of webmasters:-) Sgt Lore | |||
| 76 | Thu Mar 18 1999 05:22 | Bob Barbee | beebarbee@mediaone.net |
| Great job on the Web site, Boats! Didn't know you wanted to be a Webmeister. I guess BMCs can do anything they put their minds to. Haven't been to any submarine chat rooms in months. For some reason no one wants to open one up. Guess everyone lost interest. Who knows? Anyhow, I'll be checking back to site every so often to see what you've added. Take it easy. | |||
| 77 | Thu Mar 18 1999 19:45 | curtis W. zinn | czinn@erinet.com |
| a true sailor boats , semper fidelis, may u always have fair winds and following seas | |||
| 78 | Tue Mar 23 1999 12:54 | Rick McCabe | rrc@superior.net |
| Bing--Bing/Bing--Bing/Boats Arriving! Attention: Starboard--Hand Salute. As you were. It has been my pleasure to become acquainted with you through our computers. Great homepage!! Semper Fi. | |||
| 79 | Mon Mar 29 1999 18:25 | Rhonda | jteague@yorkinternet.net |
| Great site! | |||
| 80 | Mon Apr 12 1999 20:18 | Jeff Ziegler | zcom@missouri2000.net |
| Mr. Prinselaar, I enjoyed reading your homepage and hope that you continue to find fair seas, fair winds and fair weather. As you might imagine, I am more than a little embarassed that I called asking if you were a POW. Oh well, if I hadn't then I would not have seen your page and enjoyed a few moments with you on the phone. If we are ever in the area, I'll be sure to call. We can chat about your adventures and I'll share a few of my own. Godspeed. Jeff Ziegler | |||
| 81 | Fri Apr 23 1999 20:05 | TwoTone | bigridge@bright.net |
| Boats, Been here a dozen times now and finally gettin around to signing your book. I been so busy tryin' to keep your goats in ship shape condition for you that I always forget. Missed ya lately Bro. Just got your " Wounds of War " poem via E-mail. Well said Sir! You still have one of my favorite sites. Semper Fi TwoTone | |||
| 82 | Thu Apr 29 1999 18:55 | vez | |
| This is pretty neat & very Impressive . | |||
| 83 | Thu May 6 1999 22:10 | " Chesty" | jarheadusmc1775@yahoo.com |
| Howdy Boats, Dropped in to view your web site. Looks outstanding. You have done a great job here. Keep up the good work. The Poems are great!! As is everything else.. Take Care Semper Fi from "Chesty" | |||
| 84 | Fri May 21 1999 21:34 | Richard Le Blanc,BMC,USN Retired | jadikjt@webtv.net |
| Excellant site nd I believe an injustice is done you by those that call you "Boats" It is a prevalige to call you Commander. I tried the route you took and programs were cancelled or the age factor entered the picture. Saw your post on Yahoos reired chiefs page. Dick | |||
| 85 | Sat May 22 1999 11:01 | BOB | Rockawaybob@aol.com |
| Boats, The poems were great-great web site. See you on line | |||
| 86 | Tue May 25 1999 20:54 | CAPT J.F. Brooke, III, Commander General, Naval Order of the U S | NavalOrder@aol.com |
| Boats, Great site. Am delighted to hear that you will soon be a Companion fo the Naval Order, The history and heritage society of the Nation's Sea Services. We are currently building our web site at: http://www.navalorder.org. We have a "placeholder" there, but expect to have our major rewrite on line by the middle of June. Warmest regards, Jim | |||
| 87 | Sat May 29 1999 15:49 | OCorp | gizmo@gibralter.net |
| Boats Love your site Good Job. Love the poems that you have sent me. Semper Fi OCorp | |||
| 88 | Sat May 29 1999 20:00 | Jon Carlisle | carlisle@blueridge.net |
| great page!!keep it up. (flashovr from semper fi chat) | |||
| 89 | Wed Jun 2 1999 18:56 | Kenneth J. Seaman | KJSCWO3USN@aol.com |
| Bob, This was a damn fine experience. Yiz (the Brooklyn plural of "you")done a helluva job on this page. Poems are keepers! Pretty emotional! I ENJOYED IT !!! FW&FS Ken | |||
| 90 | Sun Jun 6 1999 10:08 | John (Fats ) Spizzirri | SGTFATS1@aol.com |
| I surfed onto your site from a letter of yours shown on another site .The letter was really good NO BULL! I liked all your poems and have bookmarked your site, I hope you don't mind but I am putting a link to it from my site at http://www.angelfire.com/ny2/SGTFATS. Keep up the great work and thanks. | |||
| 91 | Mon Jun 14 1999 18:35 | howard carr | |
keep up the great work. | |||
| 92 | Thu Jun 17 1999 14:17 | Jackie | uss_seattle_aoe3@hotmail.com |
| I really enjoyed this page. I am so happy I came across it. I am in the process of dedicating a site to the USS Seattle and I really wish to use some of your stories on your pages with your permission, Sir. I would also like to creat a link back to your site as I feel it is a compliment to the page I am creating. Please email me back. | |||
| 93 | Fri Jun 18 1999 18:36 | Cecil Nolin HMC(SS)USN (Ret) | lcnolin@mindspring.com |
| nice chatting with you boats. | |||
| 94 | Tue Jun 29 1999 06:26 | BOB HORTON | goodfisherman@yahoo.com.au |
| A nice home page, Boats. Not that I believe ALL of it, ha. I am going to attempt to do a page of my own one of these days. | |||
| 95 | Wed Jun 30 1999 00:20 | Over N Out US Troop Support Newsletter & Site (Brian) | JVPitcher7@aol.com |
| I am 14 years old and the editor of an online US Troops Support Newsletter called Over N Out. "Over N Out" stands for "Over the Internet and Out to the Troops", and I currently have over 2000 direct e-mail subscribers as well as a web site that my coeditor and I run. My newsletter's primary goal is boosting and maintaining US Troop as well as civilian morale and spirits, and my newsletter contains relevant military history, information,references and support links, military humor, poetry, short stories, quotes, and additionally addresses of troops and military personnel are listed, allowing for my readers that are both military and civilian to write to or send packages to our military personnel. One of my web pages lists addresses to write to troops as well as individual service men and women, and also lists their supporters. I am impressed by your site and would like to add a link to your site on my web page if you approve. Both of my parents are former Marines and my Mom is currently Air Guard Reserve. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Respectfully, Brian JVPitcher7@aol.com, Editor Over N Out US Troops Support Newsletter http://members.aol.com/rsly1977/page2.html | |||
| 96 | Sun Jul 4 1999 22:12 | Kari Albers | karialbers@hotmail.com |
| great web page! I'm a friend of Marie Pompa's from Bell Electical. I'm a CTI2 stationed in Hawaii. I'm going to forward your site to all my Navy buddies. Kari | |||
| 97 | Mon Jul 5 1999 16:03 | Ken Seaman | KJSCWO3USN@aol.com |
| I just wanted to make sure I copied all your poems so I have something to work with for Veterans Day. Yup, starting early. FW&FS | |||
| 98 | Thu Jul 22 1999 13:36 | ||
| 99 | Sun Jul 25 1999 14:12 | Norman Bryan Boom | nbb@insites.nl |
| Allerbeste Bob, You're a true Flying Dutchman! Your site is riveting and I love your poems (can't you do more of them?) I can sense the spirit of life at sea with every word I read. I'll be sure to come back regularly so I can take in more of your sailor anecdotes. From Webmaster to Webmaster: An absolutely spectaclar site!!! Tot ziens! Groetjes uit Holland Norman B. Boom | |||
| 100 | Mon Jul 26 1999 00:55 | Paul E. Perris aka (PEP EX-RM1(SS) | spike1@humboldt1.com |
| Boats I'm sure glad our paths crossed in this life time. U're definitely in the 1 - .00010 wife #2 got me for our 19th anniversary? I'll give ya a hint. . . it's smaller than a footlocker & bigger than a crypto safe and makes waffles. . . I'm not gonna play this game with U anymore, ur too good at it. Excellent web site. Your gift of poetry is God's gift to all Vets & I'm thankful for that. BUT. . . if U get bored and feel like surfin a bubblehead site, come on over and check out my Wahoo page I just got up. Oh there ain't no Submariner down in hell. . . Oh there ain't no Submariner down in hell. . . Oh the place is full of - - - Ops got sidetracked PEP's SUB Junction http://humboldt1.com/~spike1/ | |||
| 101 | Thu Aug 5 1999 21:29 | Antonio E. Uribe | AUribe@aol.com |
| Bob. It was my lucky day to meet you at Applebees in San Luis Obispo and chat with you. I have met a friend. The Guest book shows the friends you have made throughout the years and am proud to add my name to them. Antonio Uribe QM3c (SS)Sunfish SS 281 site http://www.geocities.com/heartland/hills/2364 | |||
| 102 | Wed Aug 11 1999 16:10 | Doug Robbins | dwhitebeard@yahoo.com |
| Greetings Commander-I found your site while looking for info on the Gilbert Islands CVE 107.I served on board in 1953 &54--Home port was Quonset Pt.,RI.We did Gitmo & Med. cruises and many training trips for weekend warriors.I also got an Engineering degree on the GI bill but wish I had followed your lead back to the Navy.I still miss it.Good luck-great site-we will continue to check in!! | |||
| 103 | Sat Aug 14 1999 20:37 | John and Shirley Nutt | jswnutt@netfeed.com |
| Nice site...I finally had time to look it up. I used to work for Platt Electric, remember me? | |||
| 104 | Mon Aug 16 1999 09:23 | John Przybyla ETC(SS) ret | manjohn@wwbbs.net |
| Boats, I went through the eyesight blocks at subschool too. I was lucky to beat them - just asked who was in charge of the guy testing, and marched up the chain of command until I won :-) The poems are great! Especially the medals. BZ! | |||
| 105 | Sun Aug 22 1999 18:26 | Tony Potochniak | ecsaa2000@aol.com |
| Bos'n, you have a page you can be very proud of. I know that it has taken many hours away from your family, to put it together. I would like to work with you in the future. My home page is unique, it originated as an Escort Carrier Sailors & Airmen page, but we needed a greater, more honorable objective. What could be greater and more honorable, than trying to help all Navy, Marine,and Air Squadrons personnel,who served from 1941 through the Persian Gulf Conflict, to locate their shipmates and units. We have done just that, in our new website, at http://www.escortcarriers.org You have already reviewed our page, and can attest to the fact that it encompasses alot more than just Escort Carriers.Incidently, we have many Gilbert Islands former crew as members of our Escort Carrier Association. I served aboard USS Gambier Bay (CVE-73) As I stated in my opening statement, you have an excellent home page. Perhaps we can negotiate my borrowing a few of your poems, in the future. Our page was updated greatly on August 22nd 1999. There will be major updates in the very near future. I must work rapidly, with inputs, because my web master, the great nephew of Virgil Cox, a shipmate who abandoned ship with me on October 25, 1944, off Samar, Philippines, is active Navy. He is assigned to a submarine, with I believe six in and six out, months that is. While he is in port, he updates my page. He is OLD NAVY, in the true meaning of the expression, a 4.0 guy. Thanks for allowing me access to your link. You believe as I, "The best way one can serve ones self, is to serve others." Your CVE shipmate, Tony | |||
| 106 | Sun Aug 22 1999 19:36 | Lynn Bredeson | |
| Bob, I really enjoy your home pages. You've done a helluva job with them. See you in Bakersfield next trip! | |||
| 107 | Tue Oct 12 1999 08:26 | Dennis Gibson | icwizard@hotmail.com |
| Very impressive Boats. | |||
| 108 | Thu Oct 14 1999 14:02 | ken wise | |
| 109 | Thu Oct 14 1999 14:17 | ken wise | k.wise51@netzero.net |
| Great Site...I was looking for any information on the Nueces APB-40. My dad passed away in 1954 when I was five years old, and I have just recenely come accross his ships diary and photos of the ship and shipmates from WW2. I was excited to find out that his ship is still active and sitting in the NAVAL SHIP REPAIR FACILITY, YOKOSUKA, JA (NAVSHIPREPFAC). My Dad's name was Perry Donaldson Wise. Would appreciate any contact with someone who might have served with him. | |||
| 110 | Fri Oct 15 1999 12:10 | Richard H. Johnson | rjohn013@midcoast.com |
| Liked your resume, I entered the US Navy at fourteen years of age served on a fleet oiler in Pacific, also served on an APB amd CVE ;eft the Navy after 11 years and went into Law Enforcement retired after 33 years. | |||
| 111 | Sun Oct 17 1999 19:51 | curt | soccrotes1@yahoo.com |
| Great story!!! You definitly had a well rounded life. Thanks for your site curt | |||
| 112 | Tue Dec 14 1999 13:38 | Jim Lampman | xsealtm@hotmail.com |
| Great web site enjoyed my visit... Drop in http://www.pe.net/~xsealtm and leave your mark in the log shipmate.. :-) | |||
| 113 | Fri Dec 31 1999 05:30 | Henk.Smit. | hsmit@kabelfoon.nl |
| Bob ik schrijf je even, ik ben zelf ook een lid van baksgewijs. je site ga ik nog bekijken en van deze kant een voorspoedig jaat 2000. Henk Smit. | |||
| 114 | Sun Jan 9 2000 14:01 | Deer With Horns Native America | |
| Hello Bob, Thank you for visiting our page and signing the guestbook. The poems are wonderful, especially the one called The Call. We live in Connecticut now, and New London, where you trained, is about 1 1/2 hours south east of us. Warm Regards, Wendell and Nancy Deer With Horns http://www.angelfire.com/ct/deerwhorns/index.html Deer With Horns Native American Indian Site | |||
| 115 | Fri Jan 21 2000 05:25 | Rein Rovers | baksgewijs@worldmail.nl |
| I placed your link on the page in the reading room (leeszaal) of "Baksgewijs" Greetings, "De Baksmeester" | |||
| 116 | Thu Jan 27 2000 18:03 | Tony DiGiulian | tldig@snip.net |
| Mr. Prinselaar, Received your note, so I thought I'd stop by and take a look around. Nice website, glad you've found a hobby after retirement! I've added a link to your page on your Reunion Listing in my files, I hope that helps other former shipmates find you. Take care, Tony | |||
| 117 | Tue Feb 8 2000 17:36 | Dave Merriman ETCM Ret | Dmerriman@wave-net.net |
| USS Platte AO24 1965-1966 ET1 | |||
| 118 | Tue Feb 8 2000 19:14 | Charles W. Clayton | chuckthepilot@cs.com |
| Sir, I am retired Air Force and really liked your web site. My Dad Max Clayton, was stationed on the USS PLATTE in WW2, However, He got out of the Navy after the war. Could You tell Me a little about the Platte sometime? Thank You. | |||
| 119 | Mon Feb 21 2000 10:14 | LCDR Gordon D. Pickett USN(Ret) | gzp4@hotmail.com |
| Bob, I am proud to know you and count you among my best buddies. You are a true gentleman. I admire your exploits as a seaman and talent as a poet. Your web page is SUPER GREAT!!! | |||
| 120 | Sun Feb 27 2000 13:38 | Joan Hie | c-dennis.hie@sympatico.ca |
| Hi Bob & Corrie.Guess who.Yes it's me.Read your letters to Dennis and think you are a veryimportant personWe sure would like to see you here and when you come by train you go by Ed &Willemien in Thunderbay Too bad we are not in Holland at the same time.Dennis & Annette and the kids are here for supper to-day.It is so | |||
| 121 | Sun Mar 5 2000 13:03 | Richard H. Johnson | rjohn013@midcoast.com |
| Great Web Site, I entered US Navy in 1943 at 14 years of age, served on USS Colleton APB, USS Taluga AQ, three CVE's, an AD, a APL, PCE and DE, got out of Navy and was in Law Enforcement for 35 years. | |||
| 122 | Tue Mar 7 2000 06:25 | Paul Jarboe | pjjarboe@ntslink.net |
| Good morning Bob, it is 0817 here in central Il. and I am just having my first cup of JO while I look over your home site so far it is wonderful fine fine job.Paul | |||
| 123 | Sun Mar 12 2000 13:47 | Jack Duffell | scootboot79@hotmail.com |
| Mr Prinselaar, I enjoy your poems very much.Being a vet,most of it hits home.Keep up the good work. http://people.ce.mediaone.net/sledd/vet/index.html | |||
| 124 | Sat Mar 18 2000 05:56 | DAVID S GETTY | HUBBZZ55@AOL.COM |
| BOB YOUR THE MAN, GREAT SITE I SERVED US NAVY MY SELF. I LOVE IT. USS AUSTIN LPD 4 1974 TILL 1978 I WAS GMG PLUS BM. GOD BLESS THE GOOD PEOPLE LIKE YOU!!! SMOOTH SAILING. THANK YOU HUBBZZ55 | |||
| 125 | Sat Mar 18 2000 06:00 | ||
| 126 | Sat Mar 18 2000 14:12 | John | jtrcvb41@msn.com |
| Bob, Read about your trials aboard the Midway. Ha! Was a SC/2cl in the aft galley, plank owner, 1945-46 when it was CVB41. There have been reunions, and now hopeing ship is saved in San Diego | |||
| 127 | Sat Apr 15 2000 10:21 | Harold E Parker | packrat@palmetto.net |
| Cdm. Sir what yrs. were you on the Gilbert Islands?? I came aboard in early 1954, not as ships crew but with ASW-squadron VS-31,cruised about 3 mths.can't remember where we cruised.not to many sailors my age left Thank you Harold Parker..packrat@palmetto.net | |||
| 128 | Wed Apr 26 2000 09:54 | Piet Korsten | piet_korsten@supernet.nl |
| Het ziet er best aardig uit, maar ik kan er niets van lezen. Gaarne een vertaling in het Nederlands. Gegroet met vriendelijke groeten van Piet. | |||
| 129 | Tue May 2 2000 13:47 | Kelley A. Fogg | kel492@iwon.com |
| Hey Boats! Love your site! Can't wait to read more of your poetry! | |||
| 130 | Tue May 9 2000 22:33 | Mel Woodward Pres. Fleet Tanker's Association | w71726@aol.com |
| Your ship USS Platte AO-24 is on my list of tankers. | |||
| 131 | Sun May 14 2000 10:42 | Dan Elder | deldr@lisco.com |
| I have a pic of you and me aboard the GI in 1952 , 1st Div BM's. Looking for crewmen. | |||
| 132 | Mon May 15 2000 07:32 | Chaplain Howard Flexer | chaplainflexer@snet.net |
| Sir: I have read your "a letter to a Veteran" at Reflections of Vietnam. I like it said alot of what I do and feel. I would be honored if you visit our site at http://sites.netscape.net/chaplainflexer/homepage Please sign our guestbook and let me know what you think of it. God bless you. Chaplain Flexer | |||
| 133 | Tue May 16 2000 12:44 | Tom LaLumiere | pole_vaulter84@hotmail.com |
| Great webpage! You've cetainly got an interesting story behind you. Thanks for sharing it! | |||
| 134 | Mon May 29 2000 16:10 | Gordon E.Almy Jr. | buss@capital.net |
| I am a shipmate of Dan Elder's Uss Lake Champlain CVA 39 7th Div. 1954 & 1955 | |||
| 135 | Sun Jun 4 2000 12:23 | FRANK KAMP | FK.FRANK.KAMP@12move.nl |
| GREATINGS FROM HOLLAND TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY | |||
| 136 | Mon Jun 5 2000 14:17 | Ray O'Neal | sandrayo@midcoast.com |
| Hi, Bob: Great site! I enjoyed my visit and will return often. | |||
| 137 | Mon Jun 12 2000 11:25 | riet en anja | h.m.van.bokhorst..lansink@freeler.nl |
| Hoi Oom Bob, Zoals je ziet hebben we je home page gevonden.Uw levenspad kende ik grotendeels al maar leuk om te lezen.We hopen dat het goed gaat. Groetjes Riet en Anja. | |||
| 138 | Fri Jun 16 2000 20:55 | Roth | mha@hscis.net |
| Well, Boats, I finally came to your site. Got it off of Chestys'.Nice place here, 'course the Coast Guard always did treat us Juggies pretty well. Take care, and I hope I can find the VNChat again. Lost it when the 'puter crashed...hehehe. Sempers, Boats. | |||
| 139 | Sat Jul 1 2000 14:21 | Aaron L Todd | karcare1@swbell.net |
| I served aboard Platte AO 24 1954-1956 x We have been planning a reunion for 2 years have located appx 100 people x We are called Platte Survivors Associationx Reunion is planned for Oct 2001 at Platte City, MO x Would like to hear from you Aaron Todd | |||
| 140 | Wed Jul 5 2000 11:10 | Klaas & Maya Bok | mayabok@hotmail.com |
| Hello mr. Prinselaar Bob, nice homepage, we will send you an e-mail for some other information. Bye hope we will see you some day. Gretings from Holland, Ermelo. | |||
| 141 | Wed Jul 5 2000 20:49 | John Glueck | jglueck@usa.net |
| Bob, like the page. Sorry, I am an old army type of the 60's but still feel the friendship. Best of luck to you. | |||
| 142 | Tue Jul 11 2000 08:22 | jonathan | weaponx66@yahoo.com |
| enjoyed your site bob and thanx for serving our country. am a desert storm vet but sure we share some common bond among the military. | |||
| 143 | Thu Jul 20 2000 10:46 | E. L. Coward CW2 USA Ret Ex BM1 U S NAVY | heaveout@att.net |
| Great site,a BM is always a BM. Good Sailing ELC | |||
| 144 | Mon Jul 24 2000 21:44 | Jim Dimond | EMCSUSNret@aol.com |
| Great website, enjoyed the visit and covered all your material. Bravo Zulu. Jim Dimond USS Macomb DMS-23(46-53) http://www.geocities.com/bensonclass/macomb.html | |||
| 145 | Fri Jul 28 2000 16:11 | Wim van de Leur | wvdleur@concepts.nl |
| I have very much respect for your mental strength. my e-mail follows, as I prommised you. best regards, wim van de leur | |||
| 146 | Fri Aug 11 2000 17:24 | CARL STEWART | JStew40733@aol.com |
| I SERVED A BOARD THE PLATTE, FROM JAN 1956 TO 18 SEPT. 1959. GOING FROM FA TO MM2. MET A LOT OF GREAT SHIPMATES AT THAT TIME. WOULD BE INTERESTED IN A SHIPS REUNION SPANNING THAT TIME PERIOD. RETIRED FROM U,S,NAVY IN APRIL 1975. | |||
| 147 | Sat Aug 19 2000 14:29 | Gordon E. Almy Jr. | buss@capital.net |
| Iam In the Lake Champlain Ass.I E Mail a Shipmate of yours.Dan Elders,We were on the Champ 1954 to 1955.I also know Bill Bannon Jr.I know you know him to.We are E Mailing each other to.I know Jack Printy to.Airgunner.Buss | |||
| 148 | Mon Sep 11 2000 08:43 | Michael Bradshaw | mdbllm@attitude.com |
| Hey Boats: It sure seems weird our meeting by chance at a home improvement store and having so much in common although being from different eras. Let's plan on staying in touch. Let me know how your reunion went, okay? See ya. Michael Bradshaw (Sgt. E-5) E Co.-Recon, 1st Bn./501st Inf., 101st Abn. Div. I Corps, Rep. of Vietnam, 1967-1968 | |||
| 149 | Sun Sep 17 2000 11:16 | Charles H. Garner | 7423@accessus.net |
| Looks great, haven't seen it all, yet, but will. Miss Eunice enjoyed it also. | |||
| 150 | Fri Oct 13 2000 22:59 | Raymond G. Hough | h |
| 151 | Fri Oct 13 2000 23:02 | Raymond G. Hough | houghr@msn.com |
| Just happened on your website. I was aboard the Platte AO24 April 62 thru Dec. 62 as a fireman in the engine room. Would be interested to know whatever happened to the "always open 24 hours a day". Also, is there any kind of reunion or possibility thereof? | |||
| 152 | Sat Oct 21 2000 08:26 | George M. MURPHY USCG RT.W2 | GEOMUR@MSN.COM |
| "SAIL ON" | |||
| 153 | Tue Oct 24 2000 16:59 | Brenda Higgins | Funny_lady33@hotmail.com |
| I read that you served on the U.S.S. Gilbert Islands. I'm hoping to find anyone who might have served with my father, Cecil H. Byrd, on the U.S.S. Gilbert Islands, during the latter part of the Second World War. I was hoping that perhaps you did, or that you might know someone who did. I would really appreciate any assistance you could give me. My father is 74 years old now, and these things mean a great deal to him. Thank you. | |||
| 154 | Wed Nov 1 2000 23:41 | ||
| 155 | Sun Nov 5 2000 12:05 | Brian | scoutcatwalk@hotmail.com |
| Great site Mr Prinselaar, received your email with the poem, I appreciate it. | |||
| 156 | Sun Nov 5 2000 17:41 | Ann Maddux | amaddux@ix.netcom.com |
| Thanks for the directions to your home page. Haven't gone through it all, but I will. Hope you are doing well, Bob. Ann | |||
| 157 | Sat Nov 11 2000 17:15 | Thomas E. Durham | sgtmaj@intelos.net |
| Bob, I read your "Letter To A Veteran" and can feel what you said. Yes I have had three wifes and lost some wondertimes in my life and it does hurt, hurts bad. Your words are strong and forthright, I truely thank you, I don't know you but feel your words deep inside my head. Im no hero, I did 27 years in the Marine Corps, saw it all and did it all. Im alone now even on this Veterans day all alone with those thoughts you spoke off. This computer is a way out for me I sit and read all the different stories and things it is a relief of sort. Well I better go Thank You | |||
| 158 | Tue Nov 21 2000 10:05 | Herman Green | hermangreen@home.com |
| On board Platte AO-24 from Jan. to Dec. 1945. Enjoy your web page. Would like to hear from anyone who served in that time frame. I was an EM 3/C and we had some wonderful officers on board at the time. Men like you were certainly a credit to the servic. | |||
| 159 | Fri Nov 24 2000 09:18 | Hubert Michael Fritz | mfritz@htonline.com |
| My father served on the Platt,his name was Hubert and alott of people called him Hube or Hubie.I think he served in 46 thru 48,I think. If you or anyone remember him please let me know. He has passed on but Iwould love to here from you. He used to tell me some crazy stories and I would love to recount some of them .Thank you,YOUR FRIEND Mike. | |||
| 160 | Wed Nov 29 2000 10:25 | Jimmy Bishop | zuni_rocket@yahoo.com |
| I enjoyed you site & wish to thank you for your service to our country Sir. IYAOYAS! | |||
| 161 | Thu Dec 14 2000 21:16 | Wilford K.Moore NW1 Retired | k5wkm |
| 162 | Thu Dec 14 2000 19:19 | Wilford K Moore NW1 Retired | k5wkm@swbell.net |
| Hi Boats good to meat you on the chat room. | |||
| 163 | Wed Dec 27 2000 13:14 | ray steadman | ray_steadman_rnli@hotmail.com |
| love the site i am a crew member of the holyhead lifeboat anglesey wales uk and have a love of the sea ,my brouther mick chadwick said to look you up mabe you might sign my guest book some time take care ray www.holyhead_lifeboat.co.uk | |||
| 164 | Mon Jan 1 2001 14:44 | Mary SAunders | sheabear@earthlink.net |
| Happy New Year Iam a sister of a brother who served our county very proudly for twenty some years including two trips to Vitnam. Ijust wanted to thank you also,THANK-YOU, I salute You,Mary | |||
| 165 | Sat Jan 6 2001 09:39 | Fred Stepp | kfstepp@jps.net |
| Bob here is my address. I forgot where you said the songs were. let me know. Fred Stepp | |||
| 166 | Mon Jan 22 2001 14:15 | Sir Richard | jadikjt@webtv.net |
| Spent the afternoon in your pages and I thought that you were writing about me in your Sailor Page...I made the jump across the Benjo Ditch but the two with me didn't...SP quit the chase and went back to other duties...You have done an outstanding job on your site...It is a Honor to know you if only on the web. Richard(blanco21) | |||
| 167 | Tue Jan 23 2001 17:59 | Michael Brown | m_brown24@hotmail.com |
| LCDR Prinselaar, I enjoyed your web page as I served aboard Platte from 12-65 to 6-67. I have been trying to find any info about her and shipmates and your web has given me quite a few leads to follow up. I loved your poems and stories and will pass them on to friends. That's just how I always ended sea stories too. Thanks for being out there for us old salts. | |||
| 168 | Sun Jan 28 2001 15:01 | Waymon F Carter | fryfarm@aol.com |
| I was assigned to the Platte in WWII. If you have any contact with other sailors of that era, I would appreciate a forward. Thank you. | |||
| 169 | Fri Feb 2 2001 13:07 | Robyn Peterson | PEARLHARBORPETE@AOL.COM |
| Im the Daughter of CECIL HANSON PETERSON who served on the USS PLATTE from 12-2-39 until 11-29-40 . his rate was Flc,MM2c. My Dad died in 1963 when I was 12 years old. Im trying to locate any shipmates that might have known him or any of his friends or any stories about him good or bad. I would like to locate any shipmates that could give me some history about life on the USS PLATTE at that time. ANY help or suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Please call me collect at 323.650.5316 ROBYN PETERSON PEARLHARBORPETE@AOL.COM | |||
| 170 | Wed Feb 7 2001 21:28 | Frank Campbell | anaheim161@aol.com |
| I served on board the USS Platte AO24 from 1965 - 1969 as a damage cotrolman. I have been looking for information or photo of the ship for several years but keep running up against stone walls. I was realeased from the service a couple of months early because the ship was going to be decommissioned. Please help me find information on my old ship.....would love to find some web site that had a photo or listed some of my old shipmates. Hope you get this and respond. | |||
| 171 | Fri Feb 23 2001 18:09 | Jose E. Delgado | deland@prodigy.net.mx |
| I am from Panuco, Mexico, and now i live in Monterrey, 130 miles from Laredo, Tx. It´s a little odd to read that you born in my hometown. Was your familiy living there because of the petrolum wells?. If your familiy moved to Holland, may be your father was working in the holland petroleum company (I don´t remember the name rigth now). Nice to read about your navy career. | |||
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| 173 | Tue Mar 6 2001 07:34 | John L. DeWald, Sr. | northeasttradeco@hotmail.com |
| very nice - we need more of this | |||
| 174 | Mon Mar 12 2001 15:53 | Charles Taliaferro | charles@taliaferro.net |
| We are trying to get the word out about our project and thought perhaps you might be able to help us. Military veterans . . . WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!!! Have you ever done time in a veteran's hospital? This not-for-profit group works to lessen the bleakness that permeates all Veterans Administration hospitals. Check out the Kitchen Table Gang Trust at http://taliaferro.net/veterans A lot of military veterans have deemed our efforts worthy of support and we hope you will too. Thanks! | |||
| 175 | Mon Apr 9 2001 09:13 | Steven Manchester | shmanchester@statestreet.com |
| Massachusetts Author Bares His Soul in Memoir on Operation Desert Storm, The Unexpected Storm: The Gulf War Legacy Massachusetts’ native, Steven Manchester, is proud to announce the release of his new book, The Unexpected Storm: The Gulf War Legacy- just in time for the 10 year anniversary of Operation Desert Storm. Based on his trying experiences during the Persian Gulf War in 1991, Manchester graphically details life as a U.S. Army M.P. in Iraq. “My perspective of the Gulf War was very different from the sanitized version CNN opted to show,” said Manchester, “up close…we witnessed many children slaughtered by land mines. I’ve always felt people should know how it really was!” Such brutal depictions in this memoir are evidence of the hefty costs associated with freedom and the price paid to heal America from the poltergeist of Vietnam. Packed with raw emotion, The Unexpected Storm is Manchester’s personal account of his experiences before, during and after the 100 hours of ground fighting in the Middle East. It is a compelling tale of friends made and lost, battles waged on an internal front, and promises broken. Though most soldiers returned home- visibly whole, what they brought with them as a result of experimental vaccines, radioactive depleted uranium and pent-up rage is just beginning to surface. “It was a just cause,” Manchester confirmed, “babies were being tossed from hospital incubators in Kuwait. My only problem is the way our own government has chosen to complete the deal...more treatment is needed!” Though the book bravely delves into the controversial issue of the Persian Gulf Syndrome, or “Mystery Illness,” Manchester takes the concept of war to a deeply inward and higher level. “Not all war wounds are visible, nor are they all suffered on the battlefield,” said Manchester, “War is a state of mind and a man cannot live in two worlds at one time…eventually, there has to be a truce.” Steven Manchester is the author of three books of poetry, two novels, and two screenplays, both of which were produced as independent films by Rising Tide Entertainment, Inc. To view these: www.booksmoviesscreenplays.com Under the pen name Steven Herberts, he is also the author of 6-5; A Different Shade of Blue- a tour of modern-day prisons through the eyes of a Correction Officer. Published by Hellgate Press, The Unexpected Storm is available on-line, in all major bookstores (Jan. 2001) or directly from the publisher by calling 1-800-228-2275. | |||
| 176 | Wed Apr 25 2001 13:39 | Jos Claessen | j.claessen-kids@12move.nl |
| Good afternoon or Good morning. Een "mail" uit Nederland van een tot nu nog onbekende. Ik zal mij eerst eens aan U voorstellen. Mijn naam is Jos Claessen Woonachtig in Ermelo. Op de Lange Haeg 103. Juist ja, de buurman van Riet en Anja Bokhorst. Ik heb uw internet-adres gekregen van Riet nadat ik een Western avond op mijn werk achter de rug had. Ik zat zonder "Western-Outfit" en Riet had nog wat spullen die zij mij leende voor deze Western-avond. Toen ik deze spullen van haar kreeg had ze het over de periode die zij en Dico doorbrachten in de States. Ik vertelde haar, dat het enige wat mij aan de States boeide waren de oude western films van John Wayne. En wel in die films waar hij een rol speelde in een Cavalerie outfit. Ik ben militair en dien bij de Nederlandse cavalerie en ben traditie gevoelig (Dico was ook een oud Cavalerist en voor mij geen onbekende) Ik ben/was helemaal lyrisch van die Stetson hoed. Toen vertelde Riet mij dat "Uncle Bob" mij wel meer informatie kon geven over deze Stetson en zijn geschiedenis. Ik heb begrepen dat u in mei naar Nederland komt en ook op bezoek bij Riet en Anja. Mocht u wat documentatie over deze firma cq hoed hebben houd ik mij hiervoor warm aanbevolen. Of u mag het mij ook onder het genot van een drankje vertellen. Groetjes Jos en Ria Claessen | |||
| 177 | Wed Apr 25 2001 13:39 | Jos Claessen | j.claessen-kids@12move.nl |
| Good afternoon or Good morning. Een "mail" uit Nederland van een tot nu nog onbekende. Ik zal mij eerst eens aan U voorstellen. Mijn naam is Jos Claessen Woonachtig in Ermelo. Op de Lange Haeg 103. Juist ja, de buurman van Riet en Anja Bokhorst. Ik heb uw internet-adres gekregen van Riet nadat ik een Western avond op mijn werk achter de rug had. Ik zat zonder "Western-Outfit" en Riet had nog wat spullen die zij mij leende voor deze Western-avond. Toen ik deze spullen van haar kreeg had ze het over de periode die zij en Dico doorbrachten in de States. Ik vertelde haar, dat het enige wat mij aan de States boeide waren de oude western films van John Wayne. En wel in die films waar hij een rol speelde in een Cavalerie outfit. Ik ben militair en dien bij de Nederlandse cavalerie en ben traditie gevoelig (Dico was ook een oud Cavalerist en voor mij geen onbekende) Ik ben/was helemaal lyrisch van die Stetson hoed. Toen vertelde Riet mij dat "Uncle Bob" mij wel meer informatie kon geven over deze Stetson en zijn geschiedenis. Ik heb begrepen dat u in mei naar Nederland komt en ook op bezoek bij Riet en Anja. Mocht u wat documentatie over deze firma cq hoed hebben houd ik mij hiervoor warm aanbevolen. Of u mag het mij ook onder het genot van een drankje vertellen. Groetjes Jos en Ria Claessen | |||
| 178 | Sun May 6 2001 09:22 | Richard Hasher | dhasher@yahoo.com |
| good site "Boats"! I was on USS Platte AO-24 64-66 in 1st. Div. I'd like to hear from anyone else thatt was aboard her in that time period. | |||
| 179 | Fri May 25 2001 18:44 | John A. Davies | |
| Thank you for what you did and for what my father did. I am signing my fathers name who was a retired Merchant Marine in WW2 and Viet Nam who just recently died. If he could he would be also telling you thank you and taking his hat off to you to solute you. And I being one of his daughters would also like to say thank you for all that you did. My heart goes out to all the men and women who didn't make it home again, like my next door nieghbor who went to Viet Nam and never came home alive again. And to them I have a special thought and thank you in my heart each and every day of my life. | |||
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| 181 | Wed Aug 8 2001 15:10 | Dan Hurley | dhurley@broadband.att.com |
| This is on of the better web sites that i have seen in a long time!I have been trying to get into the Coast Guard Reserve since January of this year but the recruiters keep telling me that there are no openings for reservists right now.Any pointers on what to do? | |||
| 182 | Thu Aug 16 2001 18:35 | Dan Hurley | dhurley@broadband.att.com |
| This site is great. I have been trying to get into the Coast Guard Reserve since January and the recruiters keep telling me that they are not taking reservists. Any pointers on what to do. | |||
| 183 | Sun Sep 30 2001 13:43 | skip rollf | srollf@mediaone.net |
| Great Page. Look forward to seeing Monday night, and playing with us on CAmp Night at the civil war. skip | |||
| 184 | Thu Oct 11 2001 17:42 | john hagan | john.hagan@biw.com |
| Great WEB site, my brother and son in law are coasties and I will point them to your site. God Bless and All the best, John Hagan ETCM (SW) (USN Ret) | |||
| 185 | Fri Nov 23 2001 15:22 | Paula Leach | pleach@hrsic.uscg.mil |
| Happy Thanksgiving, I finally got to your site and found it very interesting and I enjoyed the poems. I am your pay technician here at HRSIC that had spoken to you a few months ago. Hope you have a happy holiday season. | |||
| 186 | Sun Nov 25 2001 09:24 | Natalie Evans | dione4gd@hotmail.com |
| I was looking for information on a Liverpool Splice, and I happened along to your page. Congratulations on all of you accomplishments! ps-Please write me if you can help me. Happy Thanksgiving! | |||
| 187 | Wed Dec 19 2001 21:44 | Jennifer | |
| Bob, First of all WELCOME HOME!!!!!!!! I am only 30 years old but have been deeply drawn to the War since I was 14. Why I dont know. You have made a GREAT,WONDERFUL,BEAUTIFUL web page. The poems sure did make me cry. Take care and have a wonderful Christmas. | |||
| 188 | Sat Jan 5 2002 01:08 | Nicole Noack | lilcole989@yahoo.com |
| I'm very appriciative that somone takes the time to show everyone how great this nation is. And i brave man that fought and are fighting for our freedom. I thank you personaly for fighting. I won't ever forget the men that died for me. Thank you. | |||
| 189 | Mon Jan 21 2002 04:03 | Anthony W. Pahl | webmaster@iwvpa.net |
| Congratulations on a fine site. It's been a while since I've been in contact with you but I very much enjoy my visits. | |||
| 190 | Sat Feb 16 2002 16:53 | KRISTINA KIRTLEY | BRIDEOFDOGBOY@AOL.COM |
| I WAS VERY TOUCHED BY YOUR POEMS. I AM THE WIFE OF AN ACTIVE DUTY SOLDIER, HE IS A BLACKHAWK CREWCHIEF,I'M SURE YOUR WIFE KNOWS HOW HARD IT IS SOMETIMES TO BE MARRIED TO A MILITARY MAN. AT THE SAME TIME I AM ALSO ACTIVE DUTY, A CH47-D CHINOOK CREWCHIEF. THANK YOU FOR SUCH A GOOD WEB SITE! | |||
| 191 | Mon Mar 25 2002 16:23 | Jose E. Delgado | deland@prodigy.net.mx |
| Good to find your homepage again, paisano. I got a problem with my PC and I lost the contact. I hope you are fine. Greetings from a friend from Panuco, Mexico. Alternate e-mail: jdelgado@inda.com | |||
| 192 | Thu Apr 25 2002 08:04 | Linda Anders | lindamaenot@msn.com |
| I'm the one who talked to you on the phone for the Republicans. Don't tell anyone because I could get fired (and I mean it). Our conversation meant a lot to me. It's nice to talk to people like you who've been around. Well, I feel guilty for breaking my work rules, so I'll be going. Again, thank you. I really enjoyed our conversation. | |||
| 193 | Wed Jun 5 2002 09:34 | Jim Haldaman | tcnorthwoods@chartermi.net |
| Thank you commander for keeping the U.S.S. watts (DD-567) alive. I appreciate your efforts and all the work you've done in this regard. I served on the Watts from 1952-1956. The Watts was my mother, father, friend, doctor and teacher for almost four years. Those were the most impressionable years of my life and I loved every minute I spent on that boat, and to this day I miss sailing out of Norfolk and Long Beach harbors. God bless you sir and smooth sailing to you and your family. | |||
| 194 | Fri Jul 5 2002 10:11 | dave in nola | daveinnola@cox.com |
| hi i noticed that you served on apb 40 , i work with a guy who was on her | |||
| 195 | Fri Jul 12 2002 12:58 | Joy Guttenberger | bunnygut@ctcweb.net |
| Hi, I enjoyed your poems on Carol's site - and found your home page by the link on hers. My husband is retired navy, too - retired in '97, and moved up to Idaho. We've met some cowboys up here - what a different life it's been! My only real experiences with cows are helping a new friend here train and gentle her cows to go to the fair in Boise. It's been a fun education, and now, unexpectedly, I'm helping friends on the local rodeo board put together the program for this year's rodeo coming up. Actually, I'd been looking online for something funny - poem, pictures, stories, anything to enliven the program & keep people leafing through it.... so they might pay more attention to the sponsors ads, really. Anyway - that's how I found you, and I just wanted to take a minute to appreciate you and your efforts. And to thank you for your navy and coast guard service. Such a gift to be proud of, and I salute you. Thanks again - Joy | |||
| 196 | Wed Jul 17 2002 08:46 | Uwe Joormann | uwe.joormann@ofdh-hb.bfinv.de |
| Hi, your page is realy professional and interesting. I`m an officer of the german navy (Reserve) and also officer of the german coastguard in my civil life. If you are interested to know also something about other navys ore coast guards, so drop me a line and we`ll be in contact. Best regards from Germany/europe Uwe Joormann (Oberleutnant zur See) | |||
| 197 | Sun Jul 21 2002 12:40 | Gary Jacobson | pgriz@hotmail.com |
| Ahoy my brother...thank you for signing my guestbook! I enjoyed the journey through your site. Sir, the varied experiences of your life are awe inspiring indeed, as was the thought provoking poetry. As a combat vet who has borne the brunt of our nations actions in Vietnam, bearing freedoms sword, and felt the embarrassment and scorn heaped upon the warriors from that conflict, I salute you for by your writing keeping the spirit alive of service. I invite those who pass here to visit my "Vietnam Picture Tour, from the lens and poet’s pen of a combat infantryman, http://PZZZZ.tripod.com/namtour.html from one who's walked the walk, and can talk the talk...Take a walk in "the park" with the 1st Air Cavalry on combat patrol, that in reality will give you the sweet and sour taste of "the Nam" on your tongue, leave the pungent smell of "the Nam" acrid in your nostrils, and imbed textures of "the Nam" in your brain as though you were walking beside me in combat. | |||
| 198 | Mon Aug 19 2002 23:47 | SrA Duane Gray | dksgray@mchsi.com |
| I would like to thank you for your site, I have a co-worker who as been called to active duty and tomorrow (8/20) will be his last day until he returns. I wish my name would be called, but I know that call will never come. At his ceremony tomorrow I would like to read your poem "The Call" and offer my name, rank, USAF Pacific Air Forces patch and most importantly my United States Flag pin that I have worn since 9/11. Since I cannot accompany him on his journy, I would him to take a piece of me with him. Your poems brought back memories, tears, sorrow and happiness. THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS THE USA!!! | |||
| 199 | Fri Aug 23 2002 09:49 | CAPT C. William Bailey, USCG ret | HDBrass@aol.com |
| Very impressed with your Home Page. You might be interested in the following: http://members.aol,com/HDBrass and http://members.aol.com/eastwind68 and http://members.aol.com/coosbay64 and numerous articles listed in Coast Guard Stories in www.jacksjoint.com Cordially, Bill Bailey | |||
| 200 | Tue Sep 3 2002 10:09 | Gwen Austin Turbyfield | gwenjoe@netzero.net |
| Thank you for serving all of us. Gwen | |||
| 201 | Mon Dec 9 2002 13:21 | Thomas E. Brown (Tom) | whiskey222@earthlink.net |
| Howdy there Bob, just looked at your site, and thought I'd drop you a line. I was a Navy Corpsman with the Marine Corps from 1957 until 1961. I ran up and down hills with the Marines for three of my four years, wondering "where the hell is my ship?"...LOL I'm retired myself, from the Los Angeles Fire Department...Take care...Tom B. | |||
| 202 | Thu Mar 27 2003 13:28 | Dawn | DMSF2001@aol.com |
| Hello, Well was Looking threw web pages and came across your, AND What all that is going on in this world it really was GREAT TO SEE SOMEONE LIKE YOU putting together Great things. Thank you, I really enjoyed reading all you HAD to say.. AND WAS WONDERING DO YOU MIND IF I ADD YOUR HOME PAGES TO MY HOMEPAGE(THE LINKS OF YOURS) SO EVERYONE CANSEE WHAT GREAT THIINGS YOU SAID AND PICS YOU HAVE UP... THANKS AGAIN, DAWN | |||
| 203 | Thu Mar 27 2003 21:44 | Teresa Dameron | craverock@hotmail.com |
| I'm proud of you. Thank you! | |||
| 204 | Wed Apr 9 2003 15:44 | Don | EliteDogg@marinecorps.com |
| You have a great site with great poetry! Please keep up the good work. Semper Fi!! Don(Elite Dogg) | |||
| 205 | Thu May 1 2003 13:03 | HANS CARMIGGELT | hcarmiggelt@mchsi.com |
| hi bob, what's new? tell me more about your friend and your future. will be nice to hear from you ..... Hans | |||
| 206 | Fri May 23 2003 02:36 | Loretta | Loretta9@gmx.de |
| Hello Tom and Doug, I was with my friend Birgit in March I think 28 or 30 - 1993 in Almeria - Spain, met we two there friends Tom and Doug from a USS warship, Tom was 1993, 22 years old. We would stand gladly again with them in contact. Who can help us to find the addresses. Made a photo of us for it, I would like to get this photo gladly, thank in advance. Maybe someone knows the name of the warship in March 1993, in the port of Almeria - Spain was. Please help me all. Yours sincerely Loretta E-Mail Loretta9@gmx.de | |||
| 207 | Wed Jun 25 2003 05:48 | AJ | ajh@stpsb.k12.la.us |
| cool but what does LCDR mean? | |||
| 208 | Fri Sep 26 2003 07:24 | Michelle Costa | marinein2years@yahoo.com |
| The things I have read today fill me with courage and honor and I can not express in words how I feel for those who were lost. | |||
| 209 | Fri Oct 17 2003 07:32 | Larry N. Khune | khune@infowest.com |
| SEMPER FI AND GOD BLESS | |||
| 210 | Tue Dec 9 2003 19:32 | Johnson, D. J. | jojohns@msn.com |
| I signed up at boots in San Diego to go aboard the USS Watts and serve with my brother who was on board from recommissioning (7-51) I went on board 2/14/52 and learned at that time my brother had been transferred to the YOG-32 same as you, so you probably knew him (Forest E. Johnson SK2 at the time) Forrest remained in the Navy for 24 years and retired, and passed away three years ago. I served on the Watts from 52 to 54, what ship and a great crew. Remember the various skippers, exec's, supply & other officers, and of course many of my ship mates, it was great, especially looking back, ha Drop me an e-mail if you get the chance. Joe J. | |||
| 211 | Tue Dec 30 2003 13:00 | Maria Rutherford | pfcrutherford@aol.com |
| hello. i just wanted to thank you for writing these poems, weather from your heart or from others, they are comforting to me....a wife of a soldier over seas in Iraq. in times like these, reading about the thoughts of a man who went through what he is going through awkwardly helps. thanks again and God bless you and your family. | |||
| 212 | Thu Feb 26 2004 11:52 | Courtney McKenzie | blondgirlsrule@hotmail.com |
| this was a great site, it gave me great peoms to send to my fiance' who is at boot camp right now b/c he wanted to help out america. | |||
| 213 | Mon Mar 8 2004 21:40 | Richard | bon_chez@yahoo.com |
| Loved the poems and stories. And pretty much the whole site in general | |||
| 214 | Tue Mar 9 2004 09:55 | Maria | playboybunnygina@hotmail.com |
| thank you for your poems we used them in a project bacause they really touched us. thanks... | |||
| 215 | Fri Mar 12 2004 19:36 | GySgt. Ramsey | xxcorruptxx13@yahoo.com |
| Thank You!!! For posting the Poems. To help us & the everday Joe, Understand some of the thoughts that go though the minds of our Brave men & women that serve their great Country, And ask nothing in return... Semper fidelis... | |||
| 216 | Mon Mar 15 2004 19:16 | James Lawson | jamesalawson3@yahoo.com |
| I resently heard a poem, I think the name of it was "The Hour is Go." I don't know who wrote it , and I'd really like to find it. Can you help me? It was about the 101st airborne's attack on D-Day. Thank you! | |||
| 217 | Sat May 22 2004 01:47 | ||
| 218 | Thu Jul 29 2004 20:23 | Travis Sheridan | travisasheridanma@yahoo.com |
| Bob - This is Travis from the Cal Fed office in Fresno. Great to read your poems. I hope all is well for you and your bride. I still need to come to Utah and play some golf with you. Warmest Regards, Travis | |||
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| 221 | Fri Oct 22 2004 23:00 | Bill Pitard, LT,USN(ret) | |
| Shipmate and Brother Mustang, Nice to read about another Sailor form the days of the USS MIDWAY (CV41). My tour with her was was in Japan from 1984-1989, as a Master-at-Arms (MA). I celebrated her 41st birthday in Japan on her. Great days. Best wishes. WAP | |||
| 222 | Thu Oct 28 2004 00:31 | Dave Fuller | dfdelrey@juno.com |
| Hey Bob! We miss you at the VFW Post 8900 in Fresno. Come back for a visit. | |||
| 223 | Thu Dec 16 2004 12:22 | Kernice M. Landry | shooter@thepeepsite.com |
| Boats. Great looking webpage. my e mail changed as listed. Havent seen you in a long time. | |||
| 224 | Mon Dec 27 2004 18:43 | ray bettis | ray_barb@msn.com |
| nice web site served on the midway from 59 to 61 | |||
| 225 | Tue Jan 25 2005 16:32 | Goldie Mandella | kingsbanker@yahoo.com |
| I hope all is well! Thank you for sharing your heart!! | |||
| 226 | Sun Feb 13 2005 23:03 | cheri landry marshall | BOBSGRL1013@hotmail.com |
| looking for friends and crew mates,1952-1956, if you know richard landry-my dad please email me if you can ok thanks. | |||
| 227 | Thu Feb 17 2005 20:51 | Laura | lachicanumero1@yahoo.com |
| Hi there well i really liked your web page. I want to join the military. I want to be a doctor in the US Navy. Hopefully it comes to be reality. Well agian, lovely web page. | |||
| 228 | Mon Apr 4 2005 21:37 | Ken Kraetzer | kgk914@aol.com |
| Our American legion Post is conductign WWII 60th Anniversary ceremonies in Italy in May. We may use one of your poems. I like "The Memorial". We are conducting ceremonies at the Nettuno and Florence cemeteries. Your site is very well done. Ken Kraetzer White Plains, New York | |||
| 229 | Fri Apr 8 2005 00:50 | Ken Kraetzer | kgk914@aol.com |
| We adobted your poem "The Memorial" as a voice over for a PSA for a ceremony the American Legion will conduct on May 5th at the Florence American Cemetery. My day phone is 914-381-5353. I'd like to send you the PSA that was produced by Armed Forces TV in Italy. Best regards, Ken | |||
| 230 | Tue Apr 19 2005 19:26 | Ken Kraetzer | kgk914@aol.com |
| LCDR Bob Prinselaar: I hope you are well, we plan to use your poem at a WWII 60th Anniversary ceremony in Florence Italy. Please call me at 914-450-9554 to discuss. It is actually the voice over for a wonderful PSA. Best regards, Ken | |||
| 231 | Fri May 20 2005 09:57 | Lisa | lisa@wordsfromthesoul.com |
| I was touched by your poem called Wounds of War that Adelle included in her Living Each Day newsletter. Thanks for sharing and I hope each day brings a bit more healing to those wounds. | |||
| 232 | Sun May 22 2005 12:46 | Angela Newman (Navy wife) | angela_newman@tds.net |
| My husband will be retiring soon and I was looking for a Navy poem called "The Watch." I would like to put this poem on a plaque. Can you guide me in the right direction as to where I might be able to find this poem? Respectfully, Angela. | |||
| 233 | Wed Jul 13 2005 23:51 | Arlene Smith | aa_smith@earthlink.net |
| I have enjoyed your website and shared it with the family. Keep writing those poems! | |||
| 234 | Thu Jul 14 2005 23:51 | JoAnn Ice | iceigloo@msn.com |
| I am Arlene's sister and I am glad that she shared your site. Your stories of are fascinating and your writing is beautiful. You are a kind person indeed to open your soul to others to read the life you breath into your words! Thank you! | |||
| 235 | Sun Jul 17 2005 10:58 | LCDR Bob Prinselaar, USCG(Ret) | panuco_bob@sunriverutah.com |
| This is to let everyone know that I have no way to change my website anymore. I will check it periodically, and try to answer any questions.You may also contact me at my Email address. | |||
| 236 | Tue Jul 19 2005 10:32 | rodger gunter | gunter.r.d |
| 237 | Tue Jul 19 2005 10:43 | Rodger Gunter | gunter.r.d@infowest.com |
| MMCS, USN(Ret), NAB Coronado 1961,USS Estes AGC-12 1962-67, USS Indra ARL-37 1968, USS Tulare LKA-114 1969, FTC SDiego 1970-72, USS Monticello LSD 35 1973-1978, FTSC SDiego 1979-81 | |||
| 238 | Fri Sep 2 2005 09:35 | SGT. Michael J. Funk | mike_funk_8@hotmail.com |
| I found this site on a search engine and really enjoyed it as it hit close to home since i am leaving on my second deployment to the middle east in a couple of weeks. Thank You! | |||
| 239 | Tue Sep 20 2005 00:55 | ginger proffit | gingerholden@hotmail.com |
| poems are really beautiful. | |||
| 240 | Sun Oct 30 2005 09:16 | chris woolnough | cwoolno1@aol.com |
| Thank you Soldier Have you stopped to thank a veteran today? For the price of freedom they had to pay? Did you gaze into those distant eyes? Did you see the ghosts he can't deny? Did you think a soldier's heart was made of steel? Because he was trained to kill, he couldn't feel? Did you see the guilt written on his face, For the loss of life he can't replace? Did you know he mourns the lives he couldn't save, And walks with comrades in their grave? Did you remember the boy with innocence lost? Do you really know war's ultimate cost? Have you felt the blast of artillery fire? Do you have the courage it would require? Have you stood in trenches consumed with fear? Felt the enemies breath so very near? Have you walked with God on a battleground? Seen your brothers dead or dying all around? Have you stopped to thank a vet today, Or did you just turn and walk away? From the pain he'll carry for the rest of his life, Did you consider his family, his children, his wife? That watch him suffer in silence each and every day, As he's haunted by memories that don't go away? Did you care that the soldier is still pulling guard? That his heart, mind, and soul will forever be scarred? Do you know how he suffers from ptsd? Or that our precious freedom is never free? Do you care that he still hears the blood curdling screams? Or that he returns to the war each night in his dreams? Have you felt the sorrow of a combat vet? Or would you rather just forget? That war has pierced his hardened heart, And torn this soldier all apart? Would you rather our heroes just fade away? Or will you stop to thank a vet today? By Chris Woolnough http://groups.msn.com/AftermathofwarcopingwithPTSDtoo/welcome.msnw | |||
| 241 | Tue Nov 15 2005 17:29 | shooter | shooter@thepeepsite.com |
| good webpage bob. hang in there like a hungry tick on a fat dog. hows the shooting coming along. Hurricane Rita sort of put a kink in ours here. blew all the covers off the firing lines. but we can still shoot but all matches were cancelled for the rest of the year. Start up again next year. Semper Fi | |||
| 242 | Sun Feb 12 2006 20:42 | Susan Harper (SKSN) | ohiocaglehead@yahoo.com |
| I found this site looking for some of the poems that I remembered hearing while I was in the Navy. I want to tell you that this is a wonderful site. It made me remember the few sea stories I have. Thank you Sir for bringing back the good times. USS John C Stennis CVN-74 2000, NASNI Weapons 2001, VRC-30 2002, HSL-41 2003-2004. | |||
| 243 | Fri Feb 17 2006 07:06 | jade redding | jade4george@hotmail.com |
| i just thoght that i would write sumthing in here because when i read the poems that are on here it put i lump in my trought because i want to join the army when im 16 but at the moment i am only 14! | |||
| 244 | Mon Feb 27 2006 20:12 | BM 2 Robert Hoe | rhoe334447@aol.com |
| I believe we served together in the 1970s in Alameda with the reserve training school.Were you stationed there at that time 72-75 | |||
| 245 | Thu Mar 9 2006 00:09 | LCDR Bob Prinselaar | panuco_bob@sunrivertoday.com |
| My e mail address has changed, so if you want to contact me please use;panuco_bob@sunrivertoday.com | |||
| 246 | Wed Mar 15 2006 13:41 | Anna prinselaar | p1ay_girl@msn.com |
| hiya there! im anna. its just interesting that i am part of the prinselaar family, my grandad originated from holland and is called jan. so i guess that in some way we are related at the prinselaar name isnt very common. | |||
| 247 | Mon Mar 27 2006 16:29 | Tom Bowerman | armedguard@cableone.net |
| I hope you are still maintaining your site. Anyone getting the error about HTTP_REFER, disable Norton Security until you post here and then reset it. Tom | |||
| 248 | Thu May 4 2006 14:14 | Jake Parker | jdslick54@aol.com |
| My dad was a Marine, so these poems really hit home. Your poems are great. | |||
| 249 | Fri May 5 2006 10:03 | Beckie Henrie | rrhenrie@msn.com |
| Hi Bob, I don't know if you still check this web site or if this e-mail address for you works, but please let me know if you want to hear that song we wrote. Thanks, Beckie | |||
| 250 | Fri May 12 2006 14:24 | Julie | JRR1@PSU.EDU |
| I love your poetry. If you write anymore, please let me know so I may read them. Thank you for everything you have done. Julie de los Angeles | |||
| 251 | Thu Jun 29 2006 19:47 | Dianne Jones | caymancic@aol.com |
| Thank you for your wonderful pages. My father was a Merchant Marine, as his heart would not let him into the regulars. He was in WWII. And I have his signed cert for crossing the equator and the horn. And a couple of photos from his initiation. I was wondering, as an old "salt" do you know what the phrase "bat shit sailor, the sea is on fire" means. I was told that was very naughty. I do know about "Charlie Noble". Thank you again. Wish I could find such a site for MM. DRJ | |||
| 252 | Mon Jul 24 2006 16:34 | Lora Shirey | Lshirey@trane.com |
| Hello, I came along your website while I was searching for some Military Poems to send to my son. My son is currently at Parris Island, SC going through his bootcamp. I write and send him things everyday and I thought some nice military poems would be nice to print and send. Thanks for sharing your memories and stories. | |||
| 253 | Wed Aug 2 2006 13:54 | cheri marshall | BOBSGRL1013@hotmail.com |
| hi rodney,im looking for old shipmates uss gbi,for my dad richard landry he was seaman1stclass.if you knew him please let me know,ok cheri landry marshall. | |||
| 254 | Wed Aug 2 2006 15:45 | Scott | |
| I am a member of the Canadian Forces and am deeply moved by your poems. I am quite pleased to see the true nature of a soldiers feelings laid bare for all to see. If we forget those who have gone before us then they have died in vain. God Bless | |||
| 255 | Tue Aug 22 2006 12:20 | John Belles | jabwarriorhonors@yahoo.com |
| Being a bit of a poet myself, I was truly impressed with a couple of your poems. Having a small business trying to recognize and honor Soldiers, Sailors, Airman, and Marines I would loke to get permission to use a couple of them. I sometimes struggle since I keep my prices far below the typical awards shop, but would enjoy hearing from you either way. Again, I'm impressed. Keep writing!!! John | |||
| 256 | Fri Oct 27 2006 16:09 | Carolyn | |
| 257 | Fri Oct 27 2006 16:12 | carolyn desantis | antrch1@ptd.net |
| My father served aboard the USS Nuewces during 1945-1947. His name was Warren (Tracey) Thielman. Do you remember him. I have very little information about him. If you can supply me with information I would greatly appreciate it. Thank You | |||
| 258 | Sat Nov 18 2006 16:07 | Ken Kraetzer | kgk914@aol.com |
| Our American Legion group went to Italy last year to conduct WWII 60th Anniversary ceremonies at the WWII cemeteries at Nettuno and Florence. One of the miltary bases read your poem as part of a great promotional video. We would like to credit you on this on our website and provide access to your link. Hope this is a postive for you. Our site is www.legionpost50ny.com. Check the Italy 2005 section. My phone is 914-630-3457. Thank you for your service to our country and your wonderful writing. Ken White Plains NY 10605 | |||
| 259 | Sun Dec 31 2006 18:22 | john m. gebard | johnny64@buckeye-express.com |
| i love your poems thank you john m. gebard | |||
| 260 | Fri Jan 12 2007 16:39 | cynthia | garcia070805@sbcglobal.com |
| those where good poems in here for the miliatry. | |||
| 261 | Fri Jan 26 2007 18:51 | Ilona Odekerken | ilona.odekerken@yahoo.com |
| Well well after what about 35 years, I just have been Googling people I knew as I was growing up. I guess in my old age (hah) I am wondering where any are. Most are gone now but a few remain. So sorry to read about Corrie. I have fond memories as a child or your teen spending time at your home in Souther Cali. Very nice web site. Oh, Dad passed away March 17 1996, he was pretty ill. Take care Ilona | |||
| 262 | Thu Feb 8 2007 08:30 | Abraham Ruiz | Abraham_of_Texas@yahoo.com |
| Sir, I am interested in reciting THE CALL for a UIL competition for our school. One of the requirements is that the poem must have been published at some point. Has this poem or any of your others ever been published in a magazine or book that you can reference? I would appreciate any assistance that you can provide. Thank you, Abraham Ruiz Los Fresnos High School 12th grade | |||
| 263 | Wed May 9 2007 14:47 | Nieesheyia | sheldon4012002@yahoo.com |
| thank you for the site | |||
| 264 | Mon May 21 2007 11:19 | ||
| 265 | Tue May 22 2007 19:48 | cody kiff | codygoosehunter@yahoo.com |
| wow!!!!!!! | |||
| 266 | Sat May 26 2007 15:24 | Bob Prinselaar, LCDR USCG(Ret) | panuco_bob@sunrivertoday.com |
| I no longer service this site, but do check it once in awhile. Please write me if you are looking for any of my poems. | |||
| 267 | Sun May 27 2007 15:25 | Ken Kraetzer | KGK914@aol.com |
| We plan to read "the Memorial" at Pelham NY's Memorial Day Ceremony. Ken Kraetzer www.legionpost50ny.com | |||
| 268 | Mon May 28 2007 17:27 | Harry E. Royer BMG 1 st. class | heroyer@earthlink. net |
| Hi Bob: All sea storys seem to be much alike??? I did spend an injoyable Memorial Day PM readubg yours. Some day I will tell you mine. De Colores | |||
| 269 | Mon Jun 4 2007 14:50 | Jacques Sweeney | |
| 270 | Mon Jun 4 2007 15:02 | Jacques Sweeney | jqs116@aol.com |
| Dear Bro Bob, I screwed up on the other one and didn't get my comments included. Want you to know that I'm so glad our paths crossed and you included me as a Brother. God Bless you! | |||
| 271 | Sat Jun 9 2007 04:33 | Alex Prinselaar Smith | forcefield@hotmail.com |
| hi | |||
| 272 | Wed Jun 13 2007 18:04 | Loretta | burgessloretta@yahoo.com |
| I was looking for some poems to display in the mess hall where I work. I really enjoyed reading the poems. I hope to post them in the mess hall so the marines can read them. I plan to post them during week of the fourth of July. If you have any suggestion concerning my display, please let me know. Thank you. | |||
| 273 | Wed Jun 20 2007 10:51 | Kaitlyn | kaitlyn.hartman@iuniverse.com |
| It is a very nice and informative website! | |||
| 274 | Mon Jul 9 2007 16:59 | Sharon Dardis | sdardis@aol.com |
| Dear Bob...I am a the editor of "Coalition News" a quarterly (free) newsletter for a Minnesota based non-profit state-wide organization called Minnesota for Death Education and Support. Our membership includes a variety of helping professions: clergy, nurses, social workers, therapists, doctors, funeral home personal, as well as psychologists, volunteers and other who work with the bereaved. We sponsor two major workshops a year and this coming fall, our topic will be "Coming Home: Grieving the Many Wounds of War." Our fall newsletter, which will precede the conference,is addressing more fully the topic of verterns returning home. Someone made me aware of your wonderful poem, "Wounds of War" and I am writing for your permission to reprint it in our Sept. newsletter. If you agree to let us print it, I can send you copies (if you'll provide a mailing address) and also credit you with information about accessing your website and any other information you might wish us to include. Thanks in advance for you consideration. Sharon Dardis, St. Paul, MN P.S. Our website is: www.mcdes.org | |||
| 275 | Thu Jul 12 2007 16:02 | Chad Avery | wtchdktr@cox.net |
| first met Bob 1990, consider him a great friend since periodially we talk when needed, it's great!! | |||
| 276 | Fri Jul 13 2007 00:34 | Chad Avery | wtchdktr@cox.net |
| Bob, I signed on before but had my butt out of sight. Needed to say "the best to you and Arlene with the book" Hope that it will reachsome of those that need the understanding that they ARE NOT ALONE!! BLESS YOU FOR THE PHONE CALL, REALLY NEEDED IT THEN. | |||
| 277 | Wed Aug 15 2007 14:02 | LCDR Bob Prinselaar, USCG (Ret) | panuco_bob@sunrivertoday.com |
| All my poems can be read in my new book "Tears Of Ink" published by iUniverse, www.iUniverse.com, or call 1-800-AUTHORS.Please feel free to contact me at my email address | |||
| 278 | Sat Sep 8 2007 13:14 | D. Gardner | skimkid@hotmail.com |
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| 279 | Tue Sep 18 2007 21:33 | Karen Cross | crossoil@fairpoint.net |
| I hope you will permit me to use a few lines I have found in your poems. My father was a WWII POW who just recently passed away. The words you say were the unmentionables in our home. The injustice in his life and passing are very raw and I want to honor him with a small ad for POW/MIA day on Sept 21. | |||
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| 282 | Fri Jan 11 2008 14:24 | Ed Hoag | stone@caltel.com |
| Bob, I would like to hear from you as soon as possible. I have a marine step-son in trouble with PSD. Thanks Ed from Calaveras Telephone | |||
| 283 | Thu Feb 21 2008 12:31 | Dick Labrie | stub74@webtv.net |
| Served on yog32 as a BM3 For 13 months from 1953 into 1954.Towed back to the states in late 1954.Anyone out there who was aboard at that time or knows anything about this ship,i would like to hear from--Dick Labrie | |||