TAPS - USS DES MOINES CA-134

2011 Reunion Synopsis
Meet the New Reunion Secretary
The Reunion, held on August 5, 6, and 7, 2011, was very
successful.
Hello, Shipmates. My name is Roy Lammey, Jr. I was on the U.S.S.
Des Moines during the years 1957 through 1960, have been a
member of the U.S.S. Des Moines Reunion Association for many
years, and have attended each Reunion. This year I was elected as
your USS Des Moines Reunion Association Secretary. I take this
position with honor and hope to serve you all well.
Prior to the Reunion Business Meeting the Seagoing Marines
of the U.S.S. Des Moines presented the Colors; they Pledged
Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America; and the
Star Spangled Banner was played followed by a rifle salute.
At the Reunion, a raffle was held for a cement statue of a
sailor saluting.
To this end, I present to you the current Officers for the USS Des
Moines Reunion Association, together with the contact
information for each:
New Officers were elected as listed above and will serve until
the next Reunion on August 3, 4, and 5, 2012.
President: Paul Overly, 1604 Lake Road, Mercer, PA 16137; Phone
724-962-2445.
Names of deceased shipmates were read.
Vice-President: Jim Chapman, 5152 Swope Rd., Chambersburg, PA
17201; Phone 717-375-2997; E-mail: jimc378USMC@comcast.net.
Shipmates attending the Reunion for the first time were
introduced and were asked to introduce themselves to other
Shipmates attending the Reunion.
Secretary: Roy Lammey, Jr., 3093 Ben Davis Avenue, Lower
Burrell, PA 15068-3434; Phone 724-335-3441; Cell 412-600-7207;
E-mail: royjo@comcast.net.
Hopefully, everyone had a good time and arrived home safely.
Treasurer: Art Weeks, Jr., 5 Karen Street, Portsmith, RI 02871;
Phone: 401-683-3131; E-mail: ca134@cox.net.
TAPS
Donald Yohe 10/09/2011
James E. Aker 08/13/2011
Jerry Sabol 04/21/2011
Ltjg Brise Schwager 04/2011
Baldwin B. Brown 09/2010
Richard Lammey 11/20/2009
William F. O’Connell 2009
Jerald I. Greiman 2008
May they rest in peace.
If you have any questions, suggestions or comments, please do not
hesitate to e-mail me or contact me at the numbers listed above.
A salute to you all,
Roy
Roy Lammey, Jr., Secretary
USS Des Moines Reunion Association
Meet Reunion Vice President Jim Chapman
Jim enlisted in the Marine Corps on October 25, 1956 and
served aboard the USS Salem CA-139 until 1958 when he
transferred to the USS DesMoines CA-134. Jim remained
aboard the Daisy May until August, 1959, and continued in
active service to his country until 1978.
$$$ Association Dues $$$
Reunion 2012
Reunion 2012
Yearly Association dues may be paid at any time. Dues are $20 per
year and can be mailed to Art Weeks, Jr. at 5 Karen Street,
Portsmouth, RI 02871.
Mark your calendars!
Reunion 2012 will be held on August 3, 4, and 5, 2012 in
Mercer, PA.
The cost to attend Reunion 2012 will be the same as Reunion
2011: $195 per couple; $140 per single. As always,
Association dues ($20) must be paid before or at the time of
attendance.
More about Reunion 2012 will be forthcoming in the Spring
Association Newsletter.
Keep an eye out for it!
We invite you to send us your own
photos so that we can include them in the
Association Newsletter. Please send you photos to
Roy Lammey at 3093 Ben Davis Avenue, Lower
Burrell, PA 15068-3434. If you wish your photos to
be returned, enclose a self-addressed stamped
envelope. Alternatively, e-mail your jpeg photos
Roy at royjo@comcast.net.
Ship Store
Hat: blue with scrambled eggs (summer & winter)…………$15
Hat: blue no scrambled eggs (summer & winter)……………$12
Hat: white no scrambled eggs…………………………………………$12
Golf shirts with ship name & number (blue or white)……..$20
Kneeling/seat pad…………………………………………………………..$ 5
Coffee mug…………………………………………………………………..…$ 5
Shipping and handling for each item ordered………………...$ 5
Make checks payable to: USS Des Moines CA-134
Send orders to: Tim Overly, 1240 Lake Rd., Mercer, PA 16137
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Question
1. Right side of ship
2. Opening in ship deck
3. Radio wave transmitter and receiver
4. Scrambled eggs
5. Back of upper deck of a ship
6. CA-134
7. Simultaneous discharge of guns
8. Left side of ship
9. Forward part of upper deck of a ship
10. A little tower
11. Captain
12. Warehouse
13. Ship's flag
Answers provided in next Reunion Newsletter!
Roy Lammey, Jr. – Secretary
USS Des Moines CA-134 Reunion Association
3093 Ben Davis Avenue
Lower Burrell, PA 15068-3434