September 2007 - USS Yosemite AD-19

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September 2007
USS YOSEMITE AD-19
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
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Letters from Crew Members
Members e-mails (not listed—send it to me)
Officers with Contact Information
Obituaries
Ship’s Store
SHIPMATES HEARD FROM:
Last Name
Bardes
Dalton
Fitzgerald
Ganss
Hogue
Jardine
Jorgensen
Kavanah
Kohout
Krampf
Lizee
McClaflin
Morris
Nordman
Scheips
Schriver
Vaitiskis
Williams
First Name
John
Frederick
Jean
Lloyd
Leeland
Carrie
Art
Frank
Dee
Raymond
Donald
James
Gene
Ronald
Charles
Walter
Chuck
Mike
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Nicholas M. (Mike) Williams, President
USS Yosemite (AD19) Association
604 Lucien Rd.
Goodlettsville TN 37072-1230
e-mail: chief5777@comcast.net
Sept. 16, 2007
A few words from the PREZ
A little blurb about the Williams Clan: As I sit and write this I am looking over the Atlantic Ocean at our Time Share
(which is finally open after 3 years of repairs due to 3 hurricanes) and the weather is wonderful, hot but breezy. Ann
had to have more surgery after we returned from the reunion. The first part of June the wound care doctor said she
couldn’t do anything more till the bones were repaired so off to the orthopedic doctor and on June 18th had her foot reconstructed. It was like a broken jig saw puzzle. Healing up nicely and she is having a good time in the ocean and pool
(as am I). Now maybe we can stop the blood poisoning.
The Association is in good stable condition. The funds have been transferred from Lou Mingo to Lloyd Johnson our
new treasurer and he now has control of all monies of the Association.
Shipmate Stan Galloway is going to put in the newsletter soon about the actual setting up of the 2008 reunion. He also
will include a questioner about who would like a cruise reunion in 2009. If you are interested you must make your feelings known. Stan is only trying to get an idea of where he stands when he starts to bargain with the travel agents. The
outline that Stan sent to us at the reunion was only an outline of what could be. It wasn’t set in stone. The contract for
the rooms is already signed and sealed by me.
Bob O’Hara has some shirts and jackets for sale in the ships store at fantastic prices. Go on the website and give it a try
USSYosemite.com and it is right there for you to peruse.
Please keep the members of our armed forces that go in harms way, and the members for the association in your
prayers.
Please register with Stan Galloway as soon as you can when he notifies us that he is ready to start setting up final arrangements for the reunion.
All the officers and directors are working to keep our assn. viable and running for the benefit of all members. If you
have a problem let them know and it will get due consideration.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL, AND GOD BLESS AMERICA
Mike Williams, President, USS Yosemite Assn.
Shipmate’s E-mail Addresses, if I do not have you listed please send me your e-mail for future inclusion.
LAST_NAME
FIRST_NAME
E-MAIL_ADDRESS
ACKERMAN
ARP
ATTKISSON
ATWATER
AUBLE
BANAGAN
BARNETT
BISH
BONCHU
RONALD
SIEGMUND
JOHN
DANIEL
EDWARD
EDWARD
RONALD E.
DONALD
GENE
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triggerb@nci2000.com
Shipmate’s E-mail Addresses, cont.
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LAST NAME
FIRST NAME
E-MAIL ADDRESS
BROTHERS
HAROLD H.
hbrothers@bellsouth.net
BROWN
I JAMES
n s i d e S t o r y jabrown@kuentos.guam.net
H e a d l i n e
BUONOMO
DONALD
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BURDEWICK
ROBERT G
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CAPPELLO
SALVATORE
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Departed this life March 17, 2006. At
March 17, 1947 and they lived in New
CHAMBERLAND
ROBERT
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Bay State Medical Center after a brief
Orleans for four years while he atCHAMPION
FREDERICK R
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illness. She was born in Perth, Austratended Tulane School of Medicine and
CHRZANOWSKI
FRANK
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lia, but spent most of her childhood
she worked writing and recording raCHYLINSKI
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husband, William T. Bailey, then a first
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LAST NAME
FIRST NAME
LANDRY
LANGFORD
LASER
LAWSON
LELAND
LESOWSKI
LIZEE
LOWDEN
MARCUS
MARK
MARKS
McAFEE
McCLAFLIN
McGUIRL
McINTOSH
McWATERS
MEYER
MILLER
MILLER
MINGO
MOSHER
NORDMAN
O'HARA
OWEN
PETERS
POLLOCK
POLYNIAK
PRIOLO
RAMALEY
RANDALL
REDMON
REIFSCHNEIDER
RIDDLE
RIPSOM
SCHEIPS
SCHRIVER
SCHWARZ
SEGUIN
SHAW
SIMONELLI
ST JEAN
STACY
STEWART
SULLIVAN
TURICIK
VAITISKIS
WERNER
WILLIAMS
ZUG
JOSEPH
ROBERT
ALFRED W.
LEE
MRS SAMUEL
FRANK T
DONALD
JOHN G.
ROBERT E
LEONARD E.
CHARLES
WILLIAM S.
JAMES L.
DANIEL T
HERBERT E
JAMES J.
DAVID E.
DELMER "DEE" S.
GLORIA
LOU
ANDREW C.
RONALD M
ROBERT
ROBERT
ROBERT
DONALD C
MICHAEL
GARY
DONALD
DONALD D.
CLYDE
HAROLD
DAVID
GEORGE A.
CHARLES
WALTER
JOHN
ALBERT W.
JOHN W
NORMAN W.
DONALD A
O. SHERMAN
RUSSELL E
STEPHEN
WILLIAM A.
CHARLES F
GEORGE
NICHOLAS "MIKE"
RICHARD W.
Y O S E M I T E
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Letters from Shipmates
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Ron Nordman
9/1/07**83/86
Hi Jerry, I just wanted to drop you a bit of information on another USS Yosemite Plankowner. I live in Wabash IN, and
was eating in a restaurant, wearing my Yosemite ball cap, when an elderly gentleman approached me and asked if I was
stationed aboard the Yosemite? I told him I had been from 1983-1986. He advised me he was a plankowner, when the
ship was commissioned. Very sadly I read in the newspaper he has passed away. His name is Lee R Lenker; I thought
some former shipmate may like to know of his passing. Mr. Lenker was a Reverend. Jerry, if you wish I may be able to
find his obituary, if you would like one mailed to you. Take Care
The Late William F Jardine
8/17/07
My father William F Jardine had served on the USS Yosemite. My mother Gertrude Jardine (HON) receives the newsletter books you send out from the USS Yosemite Association. Her address has since changed from 91 Donahue Rd
Unit 19 Dracut, MA to 12 Burnside St Lowell, MA 01851. If you could start to send her booklets here it would be gratefully appreciated. Daughter of William Jardine, Carrie Jardine
Ron Nordman
6/25/07**83/86
Hi Jerry, I just received my newsletter and saw where you wanted any corrections. I have listed mine below. I will just
give you the whole nine yards again. The list of all current shipmates in the upcoming newsletter would be great ideal.
Will look forward to that. Take care and God Bless
Captain Jean Fitzgerald
6/24/07**70/72
Dear Mr. President, Greetings! I’m sorry I missed the reunion in Baltimore, but I had some second-hand contact with it
when my sister-in-law and her husband docked their boat in Annapolis, saw some Yosemite hats or badge, and chatted
with a few of the group. My two in-laws are on a lengthy trip to the Finger Lakes, the Great Lakes, and Canada, down
through the Mississippi, and back to Jacksonville, their hometown—a voyage of nearly a year altogether, and they recognized my dear old ship’s name. I write to ask if the Association would like two photos of the ship I have, black-andwhite, undated, and framed. In one photo she is completing what looks like it will be a 180 degree turn to starboard,
leaving a rather beautiful wake. In the other, she is in the background with a Navy YTM alongside to port, and, in the
foreground, some railing and a fire hose putting out what may have been a welcoming full spray from a second tug.
Nothing fancy, but perhaps someone would like to have them. The first photo measures 8x10 inches, the second 9x11. I
will be glad to mail these to anyone who might want them. Please let me know, and there is no rush on this. Respectfully
Mike William
6/24/07**58/65
Hi Capt Fitzgerald. If you have no further use of the said photos I would love to have them. As I hope you know that
we have a webpage and a newsletter that is sent to members of the Yosemite Association. The website is
www.ussyosemite.com. There’s a wealth of info on the ol’girl. I was on board from 1958 to 1965, worked in the foundry, and fell head over heels in love with the ship and her outstanding crew. I am sending a copy of this letter and yours
to the Secretary for his knowledge. The website will tell you when and where the next reunion is going to be and would
be proud if you would attend it and others. We are lucky enough to still have some plank owners that attend the reunions, but we are losing them very fast, 2006-2007 we lost 11 men totally, but not all plank owners. It was good to hear
from you and please don’t let this be the last time. God Bless the USA
Leeland Hogue
6/18/07**50
Hi Jerry, in preparing for a move, I came across an old Yosemite News letter that might be of interest to other crewmates. Hopefully the enclosed copies will reproduce ok to include in a newsletter of course if there’s room. Regards to
all.
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Letters from Shipmates Cont.
Frank Kavanah
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
5/23/07**52/54
Hi Jerry & Paulette, We were so happy to make the re-union in Baltimore. We had a great time, enjoyed all the trips
we went on they were interesting and something new. We had a great flight home and hope that you had a safe trip
on your return home also. It was so nice to see you both and also you have 2 beautiful grandchildren. It was nice to
meet your daughter and son-in-law. The hotel was very nice and no complaints the room service was very good also
they were very helpful whenever we needed to find out something. I want to say that President Mike Williams and his
Board did a fabulous job and everything went very well, also I feel that Ann and Eileen deserve a lot of credit for
what they do and we applaud them. Looking forward to the next re-union in St Louis and seeing everyone we know
and also some of the new members that we met. Sincerely
Chuck Vaitiskis
7/12/07**63/64
Hello Jerry, after the wife and I got home from the Baltimore reunion, I found out I have esophageal cancer. The
symptoms were extremely hard swallowing. I was told that that is the worst case scenario from acid-reflux disease.
For the past 4 weeks I’ve been undergoing chemo therapy radiation treatment with one more week to go. In September I’m slated to go under the knife and spend 9 days in ICU. I just hope I’m up and about to make that Mizzu reunion next year. Well, I’ll say so long for now Jerry and hope to see you again.
Hallie Morris
8/10/07**45/46
After the second WW ended the Yosemite left Sabebo, Japan and went to Nagasaki to see the damage the atomic
bomb did. The army took us through the town to see the damage done by the bomb. Over the years I’ve had four
unexplained tumors. Thank God none of the tumors were cancerous. From the time period from 1949 my 1st one was
on my lower gum & it was the size of a marble. The 2nd one in 1962 I had one in the roof of my mouth. The 3rd one
in 1973 was under my eyelid. The last one I had in 1988 was the worst one. I had a brain tumor that wrapped around
the pituitary gland. It required a very serious operation that almost killed me. I was wondering if anyone else had
any similar problems that I’ve had. I was always curious that our visit to Nagasaki may have caused these tumors to
occur. If anyone has had any similar experiences about this please contact me at 724-228-8526.
John Bardes
6/22/07**50/52
Hi Jerry & Paulette, Didn’t make last get together due to stay in the hospital 65 days. I was burning trash left over
from storm. When I set fire to my clothes by accident! I should know better being a 30 year volunteer fire fighter.
Did not get to go by helicopter $13,000 ride one way. I am on the mends now. This is the third time I have had to
learn to walk. Gloria is being okay at present time. I have to make the next one. As ever bye
Art Jorgensen
6/22/07**63/65
Jim Isgro, Attached is a photo of the YO-YO at Pier 2 Newport circa 1964. I was the ships photographer from 19631965. At the time, LCDR Earl Day was the repair officer and Lt Roy Gomer was the assistant RO. I have many fine
memories of the Yosemite. I went with her to the Bethlehem Steel yards in East Boston for the refit. Then to Gitmo
for training and port visits. I was onboard for the trip to New Orleans. We were tied up to the most dilapidated pier
at Headquarters Supply Activity in Algiers, LA. We had a fire in the galley and the pier could not even support a fire
truck. As I said it was a good time. I have recently retired to Fl. My last home was in RI and I worked as a contractor
for the Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Newport. The building I worked in overlooked Pier 2 and I made frequent
trips to NUWC’s periscope facility which was added to the end of the building on Pier 2. Now there are Coast Guard
buoy tenders tied up where YO-YO used to be. In the winter when the pier was covered with snow I would remark
where is X division when you need them. I really miss the great bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches they used to make
in the Geedunk on the pier. I think the holiday photo will bring back fond memories for all who served in her.
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To see items in color visit the Yosemite Website at : www.ussyosemite.com
T-SHIRT 10.00 $7.00
S, M. XL, ONLY
GOLF SHIRT W/POCKET $23.00
PERSONALIZED ADD $5.00
S, M. L, XL, XXL ONLY
BLACK JACKET W/SHIP SEAL $53.00
PERSONALIZED ADD $5.00
S, M. L, XL, XXL
(SPECIAL ORDER)
OFFICERS CAPS
$ 10.00
YOSEMITE SEAL
5” DIA
$8.00
YOSEMITE SAM
5” DIA $8.00
WHILE SUPPLIES LAST
WINDBREAKER JACKET $45.00
PERSONALIZED ADD $5.00
S, M. L, XL, XXL
(SPECIAL ORDER)
CHIEFS
INSIGNIA
$ 10.00
8” CAR MAGNET
$8.00
SHIPS
SILHOUETTE
$ 10.00
SHIP
SHILOUETTE
$3.50
YOSEMITE SAM
$3.00
PLANK
OWNERS
$ 11.00
LONG SAILOR KEY CHAIN
$5.00
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U.S.S. Yosemite Ships Store Items
Yosemite Hats
Black with ship's silhouette
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Plank owners on Black with ship's silhouette
Black with various chiefs insignia
Officers caps
Each Number
Total
$8.00
$11.00
$10.00
$10.00
T - Shirts
Black ship with Yosemite Sam- S, M, XL (note: no large)
While supply last (reduced price from $10.00)
$7.00
Golf Shirts
Golf Shirt with / pocket (Navy Blue) S M L XL XXL
Personalized Name on Shirt ______________________
$23.00
$5.00
Jackets
Windbreaker Jacket (Navy Blue)
S M L XL XXL
Personalized Name on Jacket ______________________
Black Jacket (Lined)
S M L XL XXL
W/ship's 5" Seal (or Yosemite Sam while Supply Last)
Personalized Name on Jacket ______________________
$45.00
$5.00
$53.00
$5.00
Patches
Yosemite Seal 5" Diameter
Yosemite Sam 5" Diameter (while supply last)
$8.00
$8.00
Car Magnet
Yosemite Seal Car Magnet 6" Diameter
$8.00
Hat pins
USS Yosemite miniature
Yosemite Sam miniature (while supply last)
Lone Sailor key chain
$3.50
$3.00
$5.00
Shipping & Handling Fees
$5.00 for first item and $2.00 for each additional large item like a
second shirt, Jacket ect. The small items like Patches, Hat Pins, Key
Chain, Only require $3.00 shipping
SHIPPING
TOTAL
Send all checks and money orders, made out to USS Yosemite Association or Robert O'Hara
Send orders to: Robert O’Hara
10951 Avenida del Gato
San Diego, CA. 92126-2115
E-mail orders To: yoyostores@yahoo.com
SHIP TO:
Phone No.
E-mail
Please include your comments regarding the choice of items and /or service of ships stores with order.
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U S S
Y O S E M I T E
2006-2007 Association Officers
Nicholas "Mike" Williams, USN (Ret)
President
604 Lucien Road
Goodlettsville, TN 37072-1230
(615) 859-6616
chief5777@comcast.net
Michael Braidwood
Chaplain
18718 Kendell Court
Clinton Township, MI 48035
(810) 791-6530
Harold H. Brothers, USN (Ret)
Vice President
1518 Balmy Beach Drive
Apopka, FL 32703
(407) 295-8824
hbrothers@bellsouth.net
Ronald Fritz
Master-at-Arms
15401 Sparta Ave
Kent City, MI 49930
cfritz@pathwaynet.com
James "Jerry" McWaters
Secretary/Editor
2068 Urbine Road
Powhatan, VA 23139-7914
(804) 794-7607
jerry@mcwaters.org
GB "Smokey" Honermann
Historian
819 NE 13th Avenue
Rochester, MN 55906-7153
(507) 289-4854
smokey@attglobal.net
Lloyd Johnson
Treasurer
7914 Donlson Street
Alexandria, VA 22309-1358
(703) 780-5423
Jim Isgro
Webmaster
4098 East Amy Lane
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 557-1177
webmaster@ussyosemite.com
L.Johnson177@verizon.net
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Phillip Preston
Director 3 Year
212 Country Landing Blvd
Herbert McIntosh
Director 3 Year
814 11th Street
Apopka, FL 32703-5020
Port Huron, MI 48060-5228
(407) 814-9924
(810) 982-8784
HerbertHEM814@aol.com
Frank Bramlett
Howard Fields
Director 2 Years
Director 2 Years
47 Bramlett Place
203 S Greenstone Lane
Fincastle, VA 24090-4180
Duncanville, TX 75116-4420
(540) 473-1144
(972)567-8389
Robert O'Hara
Albert Seguin
Director 1 Years
Director 1 Years
10951 Avenida Del Gato
421 Fruit Hill Avenue
San Diego, CA 92126-2115
North Providence, RI 02911-2603
(858) 271-7936
(401) 353-3061
brendab@aaahawk.com
aws26ri@cox.net
A D- 1 9
webmaster@ussyosemite.com
Your USS Yosemite Webmaster,
Jim Isgro,
on weekend Guard duty for the
South Carolina State Guard
Please contact Jim if you have any
questions about the website at
USS YOSEMITE ASSOCIATION
James J (Jerry) McWaters
Secretary
2068 Urbine Rd
Powhatan, VA 23139-7914
Membership officially runs
from Jan 1 thru
Dec 31st. Send application
along with $15.00
membership fee to:
$335.00
$307.00
$280.00
$252.00
$225.00
$197.00
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
Dues
25-29
Age
$32.00
$15.00
85 & UP
$60.00
$87.00
$115.00
$142.00
$170.00
Dues
80-84
75-79
70-74
65-69
60-64
55-59
Age
Life Time Membership Dues below:
Additional Info (Hobbies & other Interests)_____________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Total Length of Service__________________Retirement Rank/Rate_________
Military Service dates from_______________________to__________________
Yosemite Rank/Rate_____________ Yosemite Division____________________
USS YOSEMITE from______________________to______________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Ship’s Names & dates served
E-Mail___________________________________
Date of Birth__________ Place of Birth________________________________
Telephone (____)____________ Member of US Navy Memorial? Yes/No
Street____________________________ City___________ State___ Zip______
Name___________________________________ Spouse___________________
USS YOSEMITE ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
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USS Yosemite Association
James J McWaters
2068 Urbine Road
Powhatan, VA 23139
This is a photo of the YO-YO at Pier 2 Newport circa 1964.
Art Jorgensen, PHCS USN Ret
Make plans to join us in St Louis, MO. for the 2008 USS
Yosemite Association Reunion.
Membership in the USS Yosemite Association is open to all shipmates who have served on her.
“We are dedicated to the mission of keeping the memory of the USS Yosemite
AD-19 alive through the use of documented historical information, photographs
and the living memories of those who served aboard "The Busy Lady".”
USS Yosemite AD-19 Website:
http://ussyosemite.com/
You can contact the Association by emailing to: jerry@mcwaters.org.
To apply for Association membership, see the membership page.