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2013 REUNION REGRETS

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The below listed men have responded that they won't be attending in Las Vegas.   (in alphabetical order)


Booriakin, Walter  eml 4 Oct  Tania and I have been on the go since recovering from the total knee replacement earlier this year.  ...  I will not be able to make the reunion this year as it is in conflict with the Marine Corps Birthday Ball that my son-in-law ( a former Marine) and my grandson-in-law, a present Marine plus my son's in -law father (a retired Marine) will be attending at the Marines Memorial Club in San Francisco.  We have been attending these events with them in the past and will this year. Will be looking forward to some pictures and a write up that hopefully will be placed on the Sabalo web site.  Say hi for me to anyone that will be there from my time on-board (July 69-July 71).  Thanks for taking an active part in getting the crew together.  Walt B.

Chase, Terry  eml 12 Aug  We are currently scheduled to be out of the country the dates of the reunion.

Drost, Louie eml 11 Aug  Will be working….I am still trying to make ends meet….SORRY….

Ferguson, Gary eml 2 Sep Lots of great but foggy memories of my time spent on the Sabalo and especially Olongapo. I was not planning on attending this reunion. Have a great time.

Gellett, Jim eml 30 Oct  Don't think I can make it this year. But would like to try for next year. Sorry I will miss you all. Best boat I ever served on. That includes the 42 ft. Air Force drop boat, we had in Sea Scouts.

Hillan, Earl eml 10 Aug  Sorry, but I will unable to attend this one. but keep me up to date. Thanks, Earl

Kelly, Earl eml 11 Aug  Have a great meeting !. Wish I could be there.

Kockert, Jerry eml 13 Aug  All is well. Reunion conflicts with major family event and get together, so cannot attend. Otherwise location is ideal. Always enjoy the newsletters. Thanks for all of the work you and Ron put into the organization.

LeConte, John  eml 9 Aug Not this time.

Leeke, Warrie  eml 10 Aug We’re still alive and kicking, albeit a bit slower than before. Unfortunately, we’re in the middle of some medical procedures that will keep us from the reunion, but we’ll be there in spirit. Hope all is well with you and your family and that you have an enjoyable reunion. Try to keep the sea stories at least semi-believable.  Warrie

McCord, Dennis eml 9 Aug  I am alive and well but very busy.  I would like to take part in the reunion but my schedule is full for the rest of the year.  I certainly hope that the reunion works out well for all those who will be attending.  I hold a National position in the Air Force Military Auxiliary Radio Service(AFMARS unpaid!!) which takes up virtually all my spare time (up to 6 hours per day 24/7/365). My station is state of the art and I help DOD aircraft with phone patches to home or base.  It keeps me out of trouble(most of the time).  I am about to depart to Montana for the wedding of one of my grand daughters.  Another one is coming up in December,she is currently in the Navy stationed in Sasabo.  Have you heard from Bill Weisensee lately.  I used to work for him back in the 50's.  He was my lead ET aboard Sabalo.

McCune, Denver eml 13 Aug  Sorry - It looks very well planned and loads of fun.  Would be fun to play with you guys and gals, but time has taken a small toll on a few of us.  My 85th birthday is later this year and I feel lucky to be able to remember what a fun time we had in Sabalo.  Please keep me on the mailing list and thank you for all of your efforts to keep the spirit afloat!  (Not many submarines had the aft engine room turned around with the generators forward, did they? ;-).
Your shipmate, Denver a.k.a. Lt. Joe D. McCune, USN 1957

Nelson, Don eml 8 Oct  I will be in Washington as expert witness prep for a week or two during this time.

Organ, Jim eml 10 Aug  Thanks for the email, Jeff. Sorry I can't make the reunion. Traveling is a little beyond me now. But best wishes for a successful event. Nothing ever equaled the diesel boat experience.   Jim

Peters, Vic eml 15 Sep Some issues have arisen that will keep us from attending this year.

Port, Dick eml 4 Aug I'm sorry to inform you that I will not be attending the reunion.  The reason, flying.  My last experience really screwed the pooch.  Driving that far is now, undoable.  Best Regards, Dick Port

Putnam, Bill eml 9 Aug  Unable to make reunion this year. Thank you for asking. Keep up the good work.

Reyes, Apolinario  eml 22 Aug  I'm sorry but I would not be able to make it to the reunion in November. I know you and Ron are doing a great job keeping it going. Bravo Zulu!

Sanderlin, Ken  9 Aug  Over the past two or three years I have pretty much stopped attending reunions. ...  Besides...  None of the venues appear to be
"poodle friendly" and I rarely go anywhere that I can't take the poodle. Have fun and maintain a zero bubble.

Sausman, George eml 1 Nov ...not be able to attend the reunion. Have great time and our thoughts are with all of you who served on the boat.

Stafford, Ed eml 12 Aug Thanks for checking in with me. I would like to make some of the events in the future. Unfortunately for me my time is tied up getting my youngest son moved to Connecticut in September. He defends his dissertation before he leaves then moves to Yale. Plus he is doing a post-doc starting September too. Too many irons in the fire right now to commit to the reunion.  I hope my year goes more smoothly after the beginning of the year. I'd like to keep in touch. Have a wonderful day.

Sullivan, Larry eml 4 Aug Due to work commitments I will not be able to attend

Venezia, Howard eml 4 Aug Regret, but will be unable to attend the Reunion.  Hope all have a ball!!   Vinnie

Villa, Dante eml 15 Sep I am sorry I can't come to the reunion this November due to health condition. I hope I will be in better health next time.

Watson, Bud eml 14 Sep It looks like I have some conflicts at this time and I will not be able to commit.  Wish you all well, sorry I could not make it.  This year make 50 years since I left Sabalo after getting hit by car in ...(Pearl?)

White, Jim eml 8 Aug Not possible to make reunion. Son has cancer and we are pretty much tied down with that situation. I'm doing great myself for an 80 year old. Mowing 6 acres a week; still chasing women (pacing myself so as not to catch one). I would be like the dog that caught the car he was chasing. I wouldn't know what to do with it. ha ha . Good to hear from you.  Jim

Wiggenhorn, Rick eml 8 Oct  Sorry, I will be traveling with the family.

Williams, Jerry eml 9 Aug  Sorry, but I will be unable to attend the reunion.  After retirement, I decided to take up the profession I had always dreamed of pursuing.  I went back to college, and now I work part-time as an education assistant in a elementary school here in Florida.  I love the job, but it requires that I be around during the school year. Good luck, and best wishes to all of my former Sabalo friends.  Best, Jerry

Wisswell, Bob eml 9 Aug  I'm sorry to say that I won't be able to attend due to prior comments.  I hope everyone has a wonderful time. Bob