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Message Number: 268 - Mon, Nov 18, 2024 10:59:32
Posted From: united states of america
Name:  gary smith
Years aboard the USS Tolovana:  73-75
Department/Division:  m
Rate/Rating:  mr3
Favorite overseas port:  sattihip
Comments:

sorry mr parker, got you mixed up with mike palmer

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Message Number: 267 - Sat, Oct 19, 2024 10:50:24
Posted From: united states of america
Name:  gary smith
Years aboard the USS Tolovana:  1973-1975
Department/Division:  M
Rate/Rating:  MR-3
Favorite overseas port:  sattihipp
Comments:

Hi Mr Parker remember you and your family well, they were nice and hospitable, hope all is well with you and hopefully you have enjoyed your life after those days on the tolovana.

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Message Number: 266 - Mon, Sep 9, 2024 13:37:10
Posted From: united states of america
Name:  Mike Parker
Years aboard the USS Tolovana:  73-75
Department/Division:  HT
Rate/Rating:  E4
Favorite overseas port:  Olongapo
Comments:

Hello. Gary Smith, I remember that name. This is HT Mike Parker, one of the 3ps. Hats and E gang were tight . Glad to see some of us still around. Hello to any other shipmates out there.

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Message Number: 265 - Thu, Aug 22, 2024 15:21:57
Posted From: united states of america
Name:  gary smith
Years aboard the USS Tolovana:  73-75
Department/Division:  M
Rate/Rating:  E-3
Favorite overseas port:  Sattahipp
Comments:

I am looking to contact Fernando Gonzalez

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Message Number: 264 - Wed, Mar 13, 2024 14:31:11
Posted From: united states of america
Name:  Roman Garcia
Years aboard the USS Tolovana:  196?62
Department/Division:  DECK/OPS
Rate/Rating:  YN
Favorite overseas port:  Olongapo
Comments:

Trying ot locate Gilbert Martinez from Tucson, AZ USA

Albuquerque 2024 Reuninon

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Message Number: 263 - Wed, Feb 14, 2024 10:33:37
Posted From: united states of america
Name:  Glenn Lorei
Years aboard the USS Tolovana:  1955-1956
Department/Division:  M Div
Rate/Rating:  MM1
Favorite overseas port:  Sasebo
Comments:

The friends made while in the USN were forevever friends. The Navy was exactly what I needed. I grew up. Made good choices based what I learned. Thanks!

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Message Number: 262 - Wed, Oct 4, 2023 06:38:14
Posted From: united states of america
Name:  Frederick Bolz
Years aboard the USS Tolovana:  1965-1969
Department/Division:  C&R
Rate/Rating:  DC2
Favorite overseas port:  Sasabo, Japan
Comments:

Just a friendly note to my Shipmates on the Leaky "T". Hopping to see you all at a reunion soon

Best wishes to all of you and stay in good health.

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Message Number: 261 - Tue, Aug 23, 2022 21:10:57
Posted From: united states of america
Name:  Brandon Haponuk
Years aboard the USS Tolovana:  1952-1956
Rate/Rating:  Machinist mate
Comments:

hello adding to my last message I'm from Willmar, Minnesota USA. Not Canada. I can be emailed at brandonjh(at)charter(dot)net


Reply: Your ISP is proably in Canada....that is why it is showing Canada as your location.

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Message Number: 260 - Tue, Aug 23, 2022 17:43:10
Posted From: united states of america
Name:  Brandon Haponuk
Years aboard the USS Tolovana:  52-56
Rate/Rating:  Machinist mate
Comments:

hello I'm Brandon

My grandpa on my mom's side was named Robert Robbie. He was a Machinist mate on this ship I know he served 1952-1956 Im not exactly sure what exact years he was on the ship but I don't think he transferred to another ship. He was born in Minnesota and at one point he lived in California. Im writing because my family wants to know if any one here has any stories or pictures of him. I've passed away in Jan 2019. He told me quite a few stories but I can't remember them because I was a young kid when he told them to me. We have the blue 3 ring binder book you guys produced at some point that had the history of the ship and its information. I don't remember of my granthad his picture in there. Anyways you can private message me or email me. I'm just wondering if anyone knew him or remembers him thank you

Brandon

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Message Number: 259 - Sat, May 14, 2022 06:14:23
Posted From: united states of america
Name:  Gary Fetrow
Years aboard the USS Tolovana:  1970-1973
Department/Division:  ET1
Comments:

I am posting on behalf of my father Gary Fetrow. He loved the navy and loved the Tolovana. He was late diagnosed with Parkinsonism Dementia a few years ago, and unfortunately is unable to speak anymore. He still has his mind, just slow. I'm not sure if anyone remembers him, but if you do and you have any stories that I can read him I know it would brighten his days! In the Cruise Book for 72-73 his is pictured twice. On page 28 he is the far right, and then again on 29 he is the top right and also below on the bottom right, clean shaven.
When he left the service in '73 he returned home to OH where he would continue working as an electrical engineer until he computers replaced his job.
i look forward to any stories you have to share!!! I wish I had found this sooner. He has been home on hospice since Jan 2021. The cancer hit him first in 2003, but there is no coming back from the dementia.

I hope this finds you well and in good health.
Thank you, Anda Fetrow

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