USS SABALO REUNION 2018 - REGRETS
& RESPONSES
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Abbots, John - Experienced minor stroke in
2007, still walk but with permanent limp, so travel to any
reunions is difficult. (8/19)
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Adam, Noel - Will attend. [via telcon] (5/24)
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| Andressen, "Andy" Don - Thanks Jeff. The news
about Ron is not a surprise but certainly very sad. I did
get a chance to talk with him at our reunion in Vegas. What
a great guy and he will truly be missed. Thanks also
for coordinating the next reunion. Unfortunately my wife and
I will not be attending since we are building our
cabin-getaway in E. Washington for retirement. Smooth
sailing... (5/3)-- Sorry but I will not make the reunion.
Smooth sailing...and party on! (8/19)
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Baggett, Morris - I can’t make the trip an do
value your communications very much. (5/24)
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Barnes, Bill - I will be 80 this fall
and the body is Rusting out. I'm sorry that I will not be
able to attend the reunion. (5/24)
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Barshaw, Jim - Thanks for the update. I
was only on the boat for several months in “69” prior to
drydock in Mare Island and then temp assignment to base
prior to discharge. However I am still alive and enjoy
the newsletter. My email still works. Sorry,
I will not be attending the reunion. Thanks for
stepping in for the reunion planning and news.(5/10) -
I will not be attending the reunion. Thanks for your
effort and hard work. Bravo Zulu. Take
care. (8/20)
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Bartsch, Bob- Unable to travel (6/4)
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| Bates, Joe - I have received this email, and
with regrets, I will not be able to make the reunion this
year. I do like reading your letters and all
communication so please keep me in the loop. God
Bless all my mates.(5/24) |
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Baumruk, Brian - Oh, man…I am so sorry
to hear this. What a great guy, and what a great
shipmate. Hugs to you and yours,
Brian Baumruk Collins (5/3)
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Bergwerk, Joe - I can't travel much anymore.
(6/23 via p/c)
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Bolen, Terry - A Sabalo reunion in November
this year in San Diego works well for me. Carol and I
would plan on being there. (5/24)
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Booriakin, Walt - I am still kicking
around but being in the eighties, have slowed down and
don’t travel as much anymore. Will be skipping the
Sabalo get together as well as my class’ USNA 60th
reunion. Am still interested in reading about
Sabalo’s happenings. Wishing you and the crew the
best in your efforts to get sufficient numbers for the
reunion. (5/24)
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Braun, John - Will not be coming. (8/19)
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| Brower, David - So sorry to hear the news.
May God bless his family and those who knew and loved him.
I'm sorry but we won't be able to attend this year. Thank
you for all you do...truly appreciated. (5/3)(8/19) |
| Bruzzo, Joe - I'm sorry I cannot atend.
I'm 81 years old and it's really too far for me.
However, I would still like to be informed on the Sabalos'
stuff. as well as the Clever Boy newsletter. (5/24) |
| Burch, Harold - I am sorry to hear about
Ron, though I didn't know him personally it is always sad to
lose a shipmate. I do appreciate the reunion invite but
unfortunately my wife and I won't be able to attend. Keep up
the good work and thank you for all your hard work. (5/4) -
As much as I would like to be there, My wife and I will be
unable to attend the reunion this year.(8/21) |
Byers, Pat - I don’t plan on attending
reunion, but also enjoy newsletters. (5/24)
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Camper, Richard - I'm sending regrets for
Dick Camper. He is not able to do any traveling
anymore. He doesn't even go back to Illinois.
I've gone alone several times, but flying alone and
maneuvering those airports is getting pretty difficult for a
76 year old woman. (from wife, Sharon 6/4)
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| Cariker, Jess - Sorry to hear about Ron. Will
be unable to attend any reunions. (5/4)(5/24) |
Carlson, Paul - I am still here. Just turning 80.
(5/24) --I will not be attending, but
good to see you all staying active. (8/19)
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| Casswell, Dave - I believe I already replied
that I will NOT be attending but just in case this is a
reminder.(8/19) |
| Chace, Alden - Can't make a reunion. Still
interested. (5/24) - Sorry but I will not be there.(8/20) |
Chase, Terry - I will not be attending the
reunion. (8/19)
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Clark, Lee - Sorry about Ron - he was one of
the best! Would love to come to San Diego one more
time, but my wife's health makes such a trip doubtful.
Thanks for ALL you have done for Sabalo and her many
crews. Your dedication and selflessness are beyond
anyone's expectations, and you deserve special thanks from
all of us! (5/25)
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Clement, Art - So sorry to hear that sad
news, Ron was definitely one of my favorite people.
Really enjoyed his company and always looked forward to
seeing him. I will be attending the reunion if we are so
lucky to have it. (5/3)
Sorry to say I can't
make it. I'm in Montana helping a relative, something I
must do. Sure was looking forward to it. Take care
and have a great time.(8/11)
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Collier, Richard - Health
prevents I just can not travel sorry. (9/7)
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Costarakis, Dennis - As of now I am planning
to attend the reunion for at least one day if not all of
it. I will keep you updated as we get closer to the
date. I'm very sad to hear about Ron. My wife lost her
left leg to cancer but it seems to be under control at this
time. So I have some idea of what he went through.
(5/4)...Unfortunately I won't be able to make the reunion as
things stand now. If I can maake it to San Diego I'll
try to stop in. (7/24)
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Craig, Murray - I am interested in attending
the reunion in November. Please keep me advised about the
plans. (5/25)
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Danielson, Dan - Can't attend, too far to
travel. (5/24)
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| Darrell, Charlie - I am quite distressed to
hear about Ron's passing. Along with you, he has been a key
sparkplug for this crew! But, face it, we are all getting a
bit long in the tooth... Anyway put me down as making plans
to come to the gathering of the clan -- God willin',
'n the crick don't rise! (5/3) |
| Dauber, Dieter - So sorry to hear of Ron's
passing. I only knew him from reading the Sabalo
Newsletter and have been impressed by both you & Ron's
work to maintain contact with Sabalo shipmates. Linda
and I will be going on a Panama Canal cruise in Sep/Oct time
frame, ending up in San Diego Oct 9th. Too bad
the cruise didn't end up a month later so we would have been
able to attend the conference. Best
wishes to you & thanks again for all your efforts. (5/4) |
Davis, Larry "Doc" - Sorry to hear about Ron,
my condolences. I will not be attending
the reunion in San Diego. Don't get around much
anymore. (5/11)
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Demboski, Richard - I am still around but
will not be attending the reunion. (7/26) (8/19)
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Diaz, Larry - Not attending. Thanks for all
info I’d like to be kept on current contact info
(8/19)
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Duarte, Vic - S.D. Is too far for me. (5/24)
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Dummar, Arnold - I am responding for Kent
Dummar, my dad. He will not be able to attend the
reunion. He is living in St. George, UT. He is
doing well. He retired from OTR truck driving 7 years
ago. He works part time at the Home Depot.
[from son Chris] (5/24)
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| Dunnagan, Jerry - All's well here. Sorry to
hear about Ron. We are all getting closer to that day. Seems
only yesterday we were all young &
bullet proof. (6/3) - Sorry but i won't be at the
reunion. You are doing a good job as usual, keeping
every one informed . Thank You. (8/19)
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| Elzinga, Mike -I was very sorry to learn of
Ron’s death. I knew he had cancer but didn’t know it had
progressed so far. I will miss him. I really wanted to
get to the reunion again this year, but I have schedule
conflicts during that time period and haven’t found a way to
work in a trip to the reunion. If my schedule changes, I may
try to be a late show. Please keep me on your
list. Best regards to you and all the crew. (5/30) |
| Fish, Gordon - I will not be able to
attend the reunion. I appreciate all that you do to
keep all of us connected. Please keep up the good
work.(5/24)(8/20) |
Flanagan, Patrick "Elmo" ETR3/SS - We are
planning to attend in November. We're looking forward
to the reunion! So many of the names I remember!
It'll be great to see everyone after all this time!
(5/3)
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Foster, Ron - I’m sorry to hereabout Ron. I
will not be able to make the reunion. (5/5)
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Frick, Bob - I will not be able to attend the
Reunion. (5/24)
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| Fuhrer, Terry - I am very sorry to hear of
Ron's passing. I am not planning to come to the
reunion.(5/24) |
Garrison, Gary - I would like to make the
reunion, but must miss due to health issues. (6/26)
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| Giacomelli, Andre - Sorry to hear
about Ronald Gorence. He was a good shipmate. Also, a good
writer of words. He will be missed. I am on for the
next reunion in San Diego. I am only two and a half hours
from San Diego. (5/5) |
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Gillen, Bill - Sorry to hear of Ron’s passing.
Sabalo was my qual boat in 1964 before going off to
the nukes until retirement in 1983. I would love to
attend a SS302 reunion but infirmary prevails with me in
the form of acute kidney failure (dialysis 3x/week), a
pulmonary disease requiring almost constant supplemental
O2 and have yet to persuade Medicare to provide me a
portable unit. Accordingly, I would not be
physically able to attend a reunion out west. Please
tip one for me and keep us old shipmate nukes in your
thoughts. I retain very fond memories of the Sabalo and
her crew. (5/3)
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Gilson, Charles - Am still here.
Will not be able to attend San Diego.Still live in
Missouri in summer, and Southern Texas in winter. (5/24)
I will not be able to attend. Thanks.
(8/19) |
Gipson, Ed - He will not be able to
attend. At the present he is in the hospital
recovering from pneumonia with complications from his
congestive heart failure. Probably will not be
traveling for a while. He loves to hear news from you.
[from dau, Linda] (5/5)
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| Graham, Dave - I am receiving your e-mails
and appreciate your taking the time to keep everyone
informed. I will not be able to attend reunion, but I do
hope to stay on your mailing list.(5/24) Sorry we
cannot make it, preparing for hurricane right now. (8/24) |
Gross, Dan - Sorry to hear this. formerly
EM1(SS) USS Sablo 70-72. I stayed on board after it was
decommissioned. (5/3) &
I regret I do not like to travel and do not believe I
would enjoy reunions that much. I hope to attend a really
big one in about 20 years. Thank you for your work, (5/24)
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Grubbs, Charlie - Can't make it. (msg via
telcon 8/20)
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Hachey, Wayne - I would like to attend, but
San Diego is the other side of the world. (6/22)
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Hamilton, Jerry - Thank you for
passing the word about Ron - he was a great shipmate and
will be sorely missed. At present, I probably will not be
able to make the upcoming reunion. Will let you know
if that changes. (5/7) - I will not be able to make the
November reunion unfortunately.(8/21)
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Hankins, Larry - Because of my health, I am
not able to travel. Hope you will have enough interested
shipmates to have a reunion. I enjoyed reunions when I was
able to go and see shipmates. (5/24)
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Harris, Oscar - Sorry I don't think I can
make it. (8/20)
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| Harris, Wilbur - I will not be able to attend
reunion in San Diego. Thank you for your efforts.
(5/24) - Sorry Shipmates, I can't make it. Hope those
of you that can have a wonderful time. Reunions are
always fun. (8/20) |
Heisterman, Terry - So sory to hear about
Ron. God Bless Him. I know he was a big part in keeping the
crew together. (6/22 via p/c)
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Heistermann, Ed - Sorry to hear about Ron, he
was one of the indispensable men I have known.(5/14)...My
wife and I will attend in Nov. (5/24)
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| Herbertson, Gary - Will not be
attending.(8/19) |
| Hess, Joe - Sorry I can’t make a reunion.
(5/24)
- I can’t make it, but keep the updates coming.
I love them. (8/19)
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| Hidde, Rodney - Sorry, I won't be able to
attend.(8/19) |
Hillan, Earl - Just letting u know I'm still
alive and kicking will not be able to attend reunion this
year. (7/12)
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| Holcomb, Fred - Sorry to have taken so long
to reply. We were waiting to see how some health
issues were going to be resolved. Shelby and I are planing
to attend the reunion in Nov. I hope it happens and looking
forward to seeing everyone. (5/24) |
| Houck, Mike - I will not be able to make the
reunion.(5/24) |
| Hudson, George -Hi Jeff, Sad to hear about
Ron, I served on the Sabalo in the late '60's with
him. Both of us also served on the USS Swordfish
(SSN579), but not at the same time. We re-connected at
the Swordfish reunion in Reno in 2003 and have been staying
in touch since then. I will miss him. It is hard to
tell whether I can come to the reunion now. Both me
and my wife are scheduled for knee surgery this summer and
I'm having some problems with my heart. I won't know
until late summer. But, both of my kids live in San
Bernardino and if I get down there it is an easy trip to San
Diego. Sorry I can't be more definite,(5/3) |
| Humes, Irv - Sorry but do to medical problems
I won't be able to attend. (7/9) |
| Huskey, John - Thank you for the notice about
Ron. He was one of the good ones. I had several good meals
and evenings with him and Mary Ann. (5/13)... I am
not able to travel so I cannot plan any trips. I have
enjoyed the newsletters and I was sorry to hear about Ron.
Keep up the good work if possible.(5/24) |
Jacob, Peter - "My wife died in
August." [Although he was planning to attend, this
shock cancelled his plans.] (by postal mail late August)
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Jackson, Ken - Not attending. Thanks for picking up the load
Ron carried so well, appreciate the effort you guys have
put in. (6/4) -
Sorry, but I won’t be able to
make the reunion. Hope all have a good time, if
Larry Huckabee is there give him a hello from me.(8/22)
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Jauernig, Carl - I will not be able to attend
the reunion. My email address is current but my checking it
sometimes has "senior moments". Have a nice day. (6/1) I
will NOT be attending the reunion. Thank You. Have a nice
day. (6/27) (9/5)
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Kaefer, Will - Mary and I plan to attend the
reunion in San Diego. (5/8)(5/24)
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Kelly, Earl - Sure wish I could make the
reunion. Too far from Fla. Don’t imagine many Plankers are
still around. Hope you have a GREAT Event. (5/24)
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Kent, Jim - I do enjoy information concerning
the Sabalo, but will not attend. (5/24)
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Klamm, Leonard - He is unable to attend. His
health is stable but not great. (msg from gson, Tyler)
(5/24)
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Kockert, Jerry - Will not be attending (5/24)
- Unable to attend. Wishing all a wonderful time.
Thanks for stepping up. (8/20)
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Kratz, John - Can't make the reunion, but am
receiving your e-mail. (5/24)
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Kreuzer, Jim - I will not be attending the
reunion. (8/19)
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Kruse, Marty - I
want to let you know that my husband (53 years) is not able
to respond himself. Marlyn (Marty) Kruse has several
health issues, both physical and mental. He uses a
walker to assist with his balance but more importantly, he
is in a memory care facility for dementia/alzheimers.
We currently reside in Santa Rosa, CA where we moved to be
nearer our daughter here. Just wanted to update you so
you didn't think he was ignoring you. You are doing
good work trying to keep tabs on everyone so thank you for
that. Hope the re-union goes well.
Sincerely, Karen Kruse (5/27)
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| LaBrache, Greg - ...UNFORTUNATELY we cannot
attend the reunion due to family obligations.(5/26) - .very
sorry, but we will not be able to attend this one.
Silently, but deep... (8/20) |
Lary, Peter - Gail and I plan on
attending. (5/24)
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LeBlanc, Ron - Would love to attend, but
won’t be able to do so. Frenchy (5/24)
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LeConte, John - So sorry. Ron was a good guy.
(5/3) - Not coming. (8/19)
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Leeke, Warrie - It was sad to learn of Ron’s
passing. He was a good shipmate to us all. Since I live in
San Diego, I am interested in the reunion here and will plan
on attending. (5/26)
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Longenecker, Don - Very sorry to hear of
Ron's passing. I'm sure he'll be missed by many
people. The Navajo Indians would say. "He Walked On".
We won't be attending the reunion. My wife Lou is not
up to travel. (via USPS 6/6)
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Losby, Harold - Shirley and I will be
attending.
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Loveland, Ken - Now retired in DC area.
Regrets re: reunion. Thanks for the update and the Clever
Boy. (5/24)
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Lunde, Donald - Won’t be attending, but enjoy
the correspondence.Thanks for including me on the news
letter. Sorry to hear Ron is no longer with us. Regards to
all my old ship mates. (5/24)
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Lynch, Robert - Sorry, I won't be able to
attend. (8/24)
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Lyons, Joe - Ron will be missed by us all. As
for the reunion, the glass is too foggy to see that far
ahead, but we are considering it. (6/4)
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Madsen, Rees - Not attending. (via eml)
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Marek, Dan - I'm sorry that I won't be
attending. (5/24)
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| Martin, Paul -Thank you for keeping me in the
loop Jeff, wife Linda had Alzheimers and I have triple
bypass heart surgery cancer and fibromyalgia so I don't get
out much anymore ... can only hope all you have a great time
in SanDiego. Paul Martin MM2(SS) 1965/66 (5/3)... Linda and
I are still kicking, but this caregiver role is not for
sissies ... that's for sure ...TYVM for keeping in touch
with me.(5/24) |
McCauley, Don - No, I will not be going.
(8/19)
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McCune, Denver - Regret that I will not be
able to attend. Thanks for all your efforts! (8/19)
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| McKnight, Bob - My wife Isuzu and
I will be attending the reunion if there is one. Just let us
know. |
| Meggison, Earl - I do enjoy connecting to the
Sabalo.Org Web Site, but for medical reasons and the fact I
am going on age77, I can no longer travel long distances
very well. (5/24) --I am sadden to report, I will not be
able to attend the Sabalo Reunion, as I just had heart
surgery, last week. But I would like to take this
opportunity to say, "Thank You" and Jeff, so much, for
your excellent job in maintaining the Sabalo Web Site. It
keeps my fond memories of qualifying aboard this Boat
with help from Michael B. Elzinga, ETN2 (SS)) during my
first West Pac Run. (9/3) |
Meliota, Greg - Due to various health
problems I won't be able to attend the reunion, but give
everyone my regards. Thanks for your time. (5/24) -- I won't
be able to attend the reunion. Hope a good time is had by
all. (8/19)
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Mibach, Don - Thanks for all you have done to
keep us connected. (5/26) - Sorry I won't be able to attend.
(8/19)
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Miller, Frank - I really do not know if I
will be able to make it, health problems are making it more
difficult to walk, etc. Everyone else is about the same age,
so they have had it or know about these things. We are
trying a short trip, driving, and I will let you know when
we get back if we will be going. I still have a lot of
family in San Diego, so there is a great incentive. I
wish I had a better answer, but I have been putting off
committing hoping things would improve. Thanks for including
me on your email list for the news letter. (8/19)
Update- my health has been going down hill. Currently
working with three doctors, lots of tests, but no direction
yet. I still have a couple good days, but most poor. I
hope you guys have a great time, I had been hoping that
things would turn around, they have in the past.(9/25)
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| Mitchell, Jim - Sorry that I will be unable
to attend due to previous planned travels. (5/3) |
Momsen, Wayne - I will not attend. Thank you
however for your continued effort to sustain the Sabalo
family. (5/24)(9/3)
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Moore, Connie - Sorry I won't be able to attend due to
health. On a good note I have been selected to go on a
Honor Flight on October 27th ten days after my 81st
birthday. Wishing everyone a great reunion and good
health. (8/19)
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Nelson, Don - I won’t be coming. I do get
your emails for which I am glad to receive. (5/24) (8/19)
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Nugent, Frank - I will not attend. I am
88 and still kicking about. Lost my wife on Feb 13th.
Always nice to near from you all. I am doing very well at
this age. (5/8)
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O'Brien, Thomas - Sorry Jeff.....ancient age
and health problems have crept into my bod. (80ish) Can't
travel. Have a great reunion! (8/20)
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Oles, Mert (Ben) - Good to hear from you. I
hope everyone else is in good health. (6/25)
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Orton, Gerry - Schedule conflicts. I
will not be able to attend. (8/19)
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Ouellette, Pete - Thanks for this update. Pete and I
were just talking about Ron a few days ago and wondering
how he was doing in the cancer battle. So sorry to hear
that he's now on Eternal Patrol. Pete loved
getting those Clever Boy Newsletters. Pete had a rough
winter with his health and was diagnosed with
Congestive Heart Failure. He'd had all the
symptoms of heart problems for the last year and a
half, but the damn VA ran him through a bunch of tests
on lungs and finally decided to check his heart.
He also contracted Lyme Disease through a Tic bite and
has not been able to completely recover from
that. We
did sell our home last June and downsized
considerably. New Address: North Easton, MA
(From Rita 5/10)...Pete is
unable to fly due to his health (he only has 20% of his
breathing capacity left). Anyways, hope the guys
get together for another reunion. (5/28)
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| Parks, Will - I will not be able to attend a
reunion in San Diego. I am restricted to a half day
drive from my home in Tyler TX by my docs. I would
love to see all you guys again but can’t travel. (5/24) |
Patrick, John - Sorry to hear of Ron Gorence.
He was a big part of us getting together in these last few
years.We do enjoy the letters and read them off the iPad. We
will be attending the reunion hopefully you’ll have it!
(5/24)
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Peters, Vic - I
am interested. Unfortunately, I have a serious
dog-sitter problem. My wife got a dog, then she went
back to work. I am stuck as the sitter. The
dog is not easy to care for, very high strung. We
are going on the cruise with Jim Kreuzer as I mentioned,
and still do not have satisfactory arrangements to care
for her. So I am unable at this time to predict if I
would be able to go. So you could put me down as a
very shaky yes. (5/24)
---Sorry, I won’t be able to
make it. (8/12) |
Pierce, Steve - Will not be attending. (8/19)
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Plummer, Lee - I was only on the Sablo for
the west-pac trip in 1962? I would be curious if anybody
coming was on that run? I was in aux gang with Tom Tulk and
I see he is not going to make it. Thanks for your time.
(5/24)(8/20)
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| Port, Dick -Yes I hope to attend the
reunion. Sad to hear about Ron. I just recently
lost my wife to cancer.(5/3) |
Potts, Jim - We're planning to
attend reunion (5/26)
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Pratt, Gerald - I would be interested
in attending, but I will need more info. (5/25)
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Putman, Bill - Sorry that I can not attend.
(8/23)
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Reeves, Dennis - Can’t make reunion.
(5/24)(8/19)
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| Reilly, David - I will not attend the reunion
but look forward to Sabalo news. Best to all my shipmates.
(5/29) |
Reyes, Apolinario - MCPO, USN RET -
Hello Jeff, Thank you for the message. It is
always sad to learn of someone passing. May Ron rest in
peace. Please convey my heartfelt condolence to his
family. Although I personally did not know Ron, he
made such a big impact on the lives of us his shipmates with
his enormous story telling talent and humor. We will miss
him very much. It is a sad reality that our generation
is coming to pass as we reach our age of frailty. However,
we take comfort and pride that we all leave a legacy that
future generations can draw upon and improve life. Thanks
again. (5/7)...Confirming my email address. I still follow
the news about USS Sabalo events. (5/24)
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Riggs, Brian - I will not be attending the
reunion. Thanks for stepping in under difficult
circumstances. DBF (5/4)
update- I will NOT be attending. I'd love to,
but just cannot get away. Thanks for what you do to
keep things going. (8/19) |
Robertson, James - Sorry Jeff, I won't be
able to attend the reunion, I'm just not well enough to do
so. Sorry to hear about Ronald...(5/3)...Well...I'm still
here, but as happens we have gotten a lot older...I cannot
attend an reunion...not physically travel....but tell those
that I will be thinking of them.(5/27) - Sorry, I won't be
able to attend. Health will not allow....but thanks to all
of you that attend and may God bless you all. (8/19)
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| Robisch, Herb - Thank you so much for
continuing the fine Sabalo broadcasts from wonderful Ron. I
regret that I cannot attend the reunion. (5/24) - Sorry,
I can’t make it. Aloha. (8/19) |
| Rosenboom, Roger - Sorry, I won't be able to attend. I
have medical conditions that prevent me from coming.(9/3) |
| Ruden, Pete - Sorry to hear about Ron’s
passing. I doubt I can make it to the reunion in San
Diego. My wife continues to have serious health
problems that keeps me close to home. Would love to
see my old Shipmates. Thanks for keeping us informed re our
shipmates & future activities. (5/24) -- I
will not be able to attend. Marie’s health continues
to get worse. After weeks of breathing bad air from
surrounding fires we are praying for a break. Kind of
reminds me of trying to breath in the fwd engineroom while
snorkeling. I hate to miss the opportunity to swap sea
stories with you guys. List of old shipmates is
getting short too quickly. Please take some pictures.
Best Regards to All. (8/19) |
| Sanborn, Chris - It's coming for us all, but
that doesn't make it suck any less. The Chief was a
great man and boat sailor. Hope he needs an Auxiliary
man on his crew when I blow negative for the final
time. My wife and will make every effort to go to the
reunion. Be good to spend time with the finest people
I've ever known. Keep an even bubble. (5/4) |
| Sanderlin, Ken - Sorry to hear about Gorence.
Didn’t know him, although we both lived in the San Diego
area. I haven’t attended many reunions in the past ten
years, particularly those involved with USVII. I will keep
up with news regarding this reunion and will try to attend.
Not much effort required as it’s about a twenty minute drive
from my house. ...Zero bubble (5/4) |
| Sausman, George - I may be able to make it to
a reunion in November, but I need to see when it will be
with regard to what classes I will be teaching in the Fall.
(5/24)-- I will not be able to attend the
reunion. I do appreciate your efforts in making this
an important event for the members of the boat. (9/5) |
Savela, John - I plan to attend the
Nov. reunion. If something happens and I can't make
it, I will contact you. (5/24)
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Schneider, Mike - I received your
e-mail and will be unable to attend the reunion in San
Diego. (5/24)(8/19)
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Schreurs, Bob - My wife Shirley and I came to
Peoria after 911 and also went to Myrtle Beach and Duluth.
WE were married 30 June 2001. In 2004 she was given a death
sentence when diagnosed with a very rare pseudo cancer
called PMP. Our traveling ended in 2004. Shirley passed away
1 Nov 2015 and I don’t like traveling alone. I would like to
come, but don’t think I can. (8/22)
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Schwictenberg, Del - Del doing much better
now almost back to normal but needs the walker to get
around. We will not be able to make this reunion.
Sure wish we could. Hi to any we know and safe trip to
all.-- from Mary Ellen Schwichtenberg (5/6)
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| Searles, Rick - We are all saddened by Ron’s
passing. At this time I do not see us being able to attend
the 2018 Sabalo reunion. Best wishes to all. (5/24)
... My family & I will be in Europe the better part of
November (not the best time to travel, but it is when we can
get all the kids together) meeting and visiting family found
through our genealogy research. So it looks like Karin &
I will not be able to be at the Sabalo reunion. We hope you
have a good turn out and all goes well for everyone
attending.(7/26)(8/19) |
Sedor, Gerald - I am receiving Sabalo
broadcasts and would like to continue to do so. I am
not interested in a reunion in November. (5/24)
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Scott, Ron - Unfortunately, I will not be
able to attend. Thanks for the good work you are
doing. (5/25) (8/19)
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Schultze, Dick - Quick note: I can’t
make it. Really I should say that I’m not a reunion
person. Thanks for your work on this, though. (8/24)
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Shailer, John - Unfortunately, I will not be
able to attend the reunion. However, I really appreciate
reading the periodic Clever Boy updates. (5/24)
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| Steele, Al - yes I have received your message
and I am still interested. What is not to like
about being in San Diego in November (or any other time for
that matter). (5/24) |
| Sullivan, Larry - We will try to make it, at
least for a couple of days as long as I can get away from
work. Sorry to hear about Ron. Never had the
pleasure to meet him. He cam aboard just after I left
Sabalo. (5/24) - update- My job will have me out of town (in
Denver) during that period so I will not be able to
attend. Sorry I can't make it. Sabalo was my
qual boat and I still have a lot of fond memories of
it.(8/15) |
| Thobae, Bill - Unable to attend. Enjoy the
newsletter very much.(5/24) |
Toloski, Ray - will not attend (6/19)
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Thomson, Dave - We will not be attending the
reunion in November. (5/24) - I will not be attending the reunion this
time. Thanks for your efforts. (8/19)
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Tonnessen, Arlo - Sorry will not be able to
attend reunion. (5/24)(8/20)
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Trinidad, Enrile - Thanks for the update
regarding the USS SABALO reunion. I am planning to attend
since San Diego is only about 2 hours drive for me. I
am now retired and has slowed down but has accepted these
typical rigors of living. Would be exciting to see Sabalo
shipmates again! Sorry to hear about Ron. Last saw him a few
years ago at the USS RAZORBACK reunion in Vegas. (6/22)
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Tulk, Tom - Thanks for your hard work. I'm
sorry to say I won't be able to make it due to my health
condition..It's not serious but it is hard to walk.
(5/4)...I'm sorry that I won't be able to attend the Nov.
reunion. (5/24)
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| VanNest, Ron - I don’t have an interest in a
reunion. Thanks for what you are doing. I feel like I have
lead at least three different lives since my submarine days
so my interest has fallen off. Wish you well, (5/24) -
I will not be attending the reunion, sorry.(8/19) |
Venezia, Howard - Please put me down as
interested in reunion. (5/27)
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| Villa, Dante - I am going to attend if
the reunion is being done here in San Diego since I live
here San Diego.I had a heart attack last December 2017
-still recovering from it. As long as I can drive or
walk I will be there. Count me in and I will be looking
for updates. I am sorry to hear about Ronald passing and
may he rest in Peace and condolence to his family. Thanks
for the info. (5/4) |
| Villalobos, Pete - We appreciate all you are
doing to keep this group going, however we'll not be able to
join you this year. Once again thanks for all you do and May
God Bless all our Veteran's and service personnel! (8/11) |
| Villarrael, Noel - Will attend. [via telcon]
(5/24) |
| Volbrecht, Alan - Just back from abroad,
noticed your reunion reminder. We're traveling again
in October, at the moment looks like we'll be back and, if
so, will attend the reunion. That may change, will know for
sure end of this month. Very sorry to hear of Ron
Gorence's passing. A sailor's sailor for sure and have
appreciated his newsletter and organizational efforts over
the years. (5/24) |
| Wade, John - Sorry to hear about Ron he
was a great shipmate. (5/5)...I will not be able to make it.
(5/24) |
Wassberg, Wm. - I am not planning on joining the
reunion in November. (6/19)
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Watson, Bud - Will not be able to attend.
(5/24)
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Weisensee, Bill - He is very ill with
Parkinson's disease, has advanced dememtia and is unable to
travel. (from wife Nancy 6/30)--deceased 11Aug2018
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Weller, Dennis - I am in Costa Rica living
out my final days on planet earth and won't be leaving my
home to go anywhere other than eternal patrol. I have
enjoyed the emails over the years. Money I dont
have, but maybe I can contribute something in the way
of computer related matters or digital
marketing. I have a very nice home in Costa
Rica.. and if ever someone wants to investigate Costa
Rica, I give you a base camp for a week or two--On the
house. Hoping all is well for you. (5/30)
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White, Jim - Not attending (8/20)
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| Wieczorek, Steve - I will not be able to
attend the reunion in San Diego this year. Thanks for all
that you do with the SABALO website. (5/29) -
I am sorry to say
that I will not be attending this reunion. I have a
lot of respect for all your efforts and hope that all your
energy is well spent.(8/20)
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Wilhelm, Tom - With the
passing of Ron I have lost a great friend, shipmate,
mentor and father figure. He will be missed by all. Ron
and Maryann are together again. As for me my
retirement and relocation to Montana could not be better.
Due to Jeanne's health issues I will not be attending this
year's reunion. She now requires full time care. Give my
best to the crew, and have a beer for Ron and me. (5/4) - I
cannot make the reunion. So give a shout out to all for me.
(8/19)
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| Williams, Gene - I cannot attend the San
Diego reunion in November. Wish I could. However, my health
issues will not allow it. (6/23) Due to my health situation,
I am sadly NOT able to attend the reunion.(8/19) |
| Williams, Tim - Sorry but my wife and I will
be in Hawaii that entire month. (We live in Seattle, and
need to occasionally dry the moss out from between our
toes.) Hope all goes well for the Reunion. Maybe
next reunion we will be available, (God willing) (5/24) -
(from Seattle suburbs)
Will not be able to make the Reunion, but thanks for
making it possible for those who can. Monroe
Williams (Tim) USS Sabalo 1961-1963 (all in
Pearl).
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| Witzel, Chris - Sorry to hear about you
loosing a shipmate. I did not know him. My regrets, I will
not be attending our reunion. Peace, stay
cool and God bless(5/7)(8/20) |
Wood, Kirk - I was briefly assigned to Sabalo
while waiting for the Seadragon to return from sea, but
never set foot on her. I believe that she was in the yards
at Pearl at that time. I was fresh from sub school at the
time, 1961. (5/24)
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| Wood, Verne - I do not think that I will be
attending the reunion in San Diego. Thank you for your time
and effort. (6/19) |
| Woodhead, David - Thank you - but
not interested in a reunion. (5/24) |
Woods, John D. - We won't be making it to the
reunion. Thanks for your efforts to make it happen. Hope it
succeeds and is a great success. (5/24)
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Wrisley, Mike - Will not be there. (8/23)
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Yarbrough, Ernie - Thanks so much for keeping
me in the loop, but I will not be able to attend. That
is right in the middle of our high school football playoffs,
and as the GHSA Assistant Director I can't be away at that
time of the year. (8/23)
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Zobrist, Dean - I have never been but I would
be interested in this year’s plans and would come. (5/24)
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