7/20/2009 9:26 PMShipmates,
The 2009 Goldsborough reunion deadline for hotel registration, July 27th, is only a few days away. We have this special rate of $99 a night, with free parking reserved for August 21st until the 29th. Sure hope that if you are hoping to attend that you do not miss this money saving rate. They normally get over $200 a night but with the economy and with the reduction in personal traveling , I think that really helped Nick negotiate this great rate.
Free parking does not sound like much but at some hotels it would be $20 a night and we have many driving to Colorado Springs. Registrations for locals and walk ins continues until the reunion. However, although we love surprises, so we can properly plan, please let one of the officers know if you are coming. Family and friends are always welcome at our reunions or associated events.
Remember too, you can attend a portion of the reunion if you do not have time for the entire week. Registration fees are pro-rated by the costs of the events based on the days you will attend.
Nick and Mary, our reunion coordinators, along with input from Chip and Sue have another great reunion planned and the updated agenda is on the Goldsborough web site.
In an effort to save some money, there are a few singles attending who have a room to themselves. If you would like to share hotel costs with a shipmate, please contact an officer as soon as possible. Saving half on a room makes attending possible for some.
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6/26/2009 8:14 AMDear Shipmates,
We are coming up to the hotel reservation deadline for the 2009 Goldsborough reunion in Colorado Springs.
The special discounted rate expires on July 27th and the hotel will not guarantee room rates or availability after that date. So if you have been waiting to make your reservations please do not wait too long as certain room types may not be available as we approach the deadline. If you prefer you can make your reservations on-line on the Goldsborough web-site or you can call the hotel directly: (1-719-955-5600). Be sure to mention the Goldsborough reunion to be quoted the correct rate.
If you prefer, we can send you a registration form and agenda. Please request them by calling 1-800-433-6061, ask for Pat.
Details about the reunion such as dates, times, tours and costs are available on the Goldsborough web site (ussgoldsborough.com). Registration forms are also available on the site. Your registration fees includes all the tours, related meals, access everyday to the well stocked hospitality suite and a customized shirt and hat for the men and a shirt and tote bag for the ladies.
Like the last nine reunions, number ten will be another great time and an opportunity to see old shipmates and make new friends. We all hope you will be able to make it to Colorado Springs.
In 2010 we will host our reunion in the Central Time zone and if you have any suggestions as to where you think a good location would be please forward... Read More » |
5/24/2009 10:20 AMGoldsborough Shipmates, I regret to announce the death of a very dear shipmate and friend, Jim Cole. He will be dearly missed by all. To Yvonne and Family, our hearts and thoughts are with you at this very sad time. Funeral Services will be 12:30 pm Tuesday, May 26th at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, Harrodsburg Rd. Burial will be in Camp Nelson National Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-8 pm Mon. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, 875 N. Rand, Suite 225, Arlington, Va. 22203-1977 The address of the Funeral home is: 3421 Harrodsburg Rd. Lexington, Ky. 40513, Phone 859-223-3140, Fax 859 223 3195 Chip Chapin, Vice President
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4/1/2009 5:46 PMGoldsborough Shipmates,
I received a call today from Mr. David Schoenle, who is a retired Marine and currently works for the VA out of their Buffalo, NY office. He is working on a agent orange claim for a Goldsborugh shipmate and he needs some information about the ships movement after it was hit by shore batteries in December of 1972.
First let me explain the two types of agent orange contact that the VA is considering. One is PRESUMPTIVE EXPOSURE, which is what the vast majority of the deep water ships and crews would be claiming. DIRECT EXPOSURE applies if you were a brown water sailor, traveled up rivers or were on the ground in Vietnam at any time and on the ground means even a steel pier in DaNang harbor.
Mr. Schoenle is trying to determine that after the ship was hit, the initial repairs were done in the DaNang harbor prior to going to Japan for permanent repairs. If, and there is where the big if comes in to play, the ship did tie up in DaNang harbor the crew at that time may be eligible for the DIRECT EXPOSURE compensation which much easier to approve and means quicker compensation for the vet.
As such, Mr. Schoenle needs any documentation that the ship did in fact tie up in DaNang or go into the dry dock area. Ships logs, crew photos, a POD, anything that documents the ship being in DaNang harbor would be a tremendous benefit to our fellow shipmate.
This damaged was after my deployment so I need crewmembers from the 72 cruise to search... Read More » |
3/21/2009 4:35 PMHere are two very historic handwritten letters (found at the end of this post-- click 'Read More' to continue) which were authored in 1860. These rare documents were stored for years in England by the family Augusts Phillimore, Captain in the Royal Navy and commander of the British frigate " Curacoa". They were later sold at an estate sale and then again sold at an auction where Mr. Jim Spencer of Norfolk, England purchased them to add to his historic document collection.
When he was doing research on Captain Goldsborough he found our web site which inspired him to forward the orginal letters to the Association for preservation. Mr. Spencer wrote,
"I have had a lot of fun in researching them, but having found your website and Goldsborough Association details, I consider that, morally, they belong to you. Please, therefore, accept them for your archives with my best wishes to you all and the ship."
The orginal letters have been sent to the Naval Historian for permanent preservation on behalf of Mr. Spencer and all Goldsborough crew members.
Basically what the letters refer to is an incident on April 21st 1860, when a British skiff, commanded by some likly intoxicated British sailors, allegedly rammed a skiff from the U.S. Frigate Congress which was at the time, commanded by Lt. Smith. Smith, taking exception to the behavior of the British sailors actions, filed a formal complaint with Captain Goldsborough. The next day, April 22, Captain Goldsborough... Read More » |