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Roger Rieman My Home: Ocala, FL Yrs-On-Cony:1962-1965 Enlisted In: Niles, MI September 9 2019 03:18 |
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Shipmates and other visitors. I hope you are enjoying the Cony website. I am the official roster keeper for the USS Cony Association so if I don't have your information already, please send me an email (address is on the Cony home page), with your years onboard the Cony, your last rate while there, your home address and phone number. (your information will only be given to Cony roster members). When we get your information, you will receive a hard copy of the roster with their contact information and you will receive the Cony newsletter that is sent out 3 or 4 times a year.
I was an Electronics Tech. in the OI division 1962/1965 and especially enjoyed the times we spent in the Caribbean, but not the winter in the north Atlantic.
If you have anything to add to the Cony Chronology and have at least approximate dates, please email the info to me so I can add it.
Hope you can make the next Cony reunion. |
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greg dooling My Home: elmira ny Yrs-On-Cony:62/65 Enlisted In: nyc August 15 2010 05:25 |
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Hi Roger,There is a drawing of the Cony bombing on ebay right now.I bid 50 bucks.Probably low but maybe you would like to have it and can bid higher.Looks like one of a kind.Hope one of us gets it! Greg |
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Robert Stasik My Home: Greenwood, MI Yrs-On-Cony:53-55 Enlisted In: Johnstown, PA July 30 2010 09:02 |
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I am interested in any fellow shipsmates who served between April of 54 until Sept 55. Need info on where the ship was during that time. I am writing a memoir for family history.
I kno we were in Gitmo, visited Havana, Santiago de Cuba, and Pot au Prince, Haiti. Drydock in Charleston, SC, and easter at Bayport, FL. Also a wekend at Dunnsdock, Baltimore.Also European cruise with drydock in Malta; aMaltese diver was killed. Summer on the Riviera. Any extra info and dates would be helpful. Please contact me @ rcstasik@yahoo.com.
Thank you. Robert Stasik RM3 |
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larry osborn My Home: st. joseph,mo. Yrs-On-Cony:64-67 Enlisted In: st.joseph,mo. July 19 2010 06:35 |
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I just received an informative e-mail, concerning magnetic hotel room keys. It seems the card holds your home address your check in & out date AND your credit card number. the info stays on the card until someone else rents the room. the safe thing to do is destroy the card or demagnify it with a magnet. It is not required that you return the card.Do not throw in trash in one piece or turn in at desk. |
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william clark My Home: mobile,alabama Yrs-On-Cony:67-69 Enlisted In: mobile,al July 15 2010 15:34 |
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anyone remeber larry betenbender,allen nowicki,how about smokey smith |
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willlliam clark My Home: mobile, alabama Yrs-On-Cony:67-69 Enlisted In: mobile,al July 15 2010 15:27 |
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I was told about the web site, its great to hear from ship mates.Yes I remember the cake on the fantail it was a good time.I still have the pictures. Harry how are your brothers |
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James R Saddler My Home: Portsmouth, Ohio Yrs-On-Cony:NA Enlisted In: Portsmouth, Ohio June 18 2010 00:25 |
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What a wonderful chronological history of the USS Cony and the explanation of the Bay of Pigs 40 some years later
I have had the distinct pleasure of meeting your shipmate David Barker. Veterans Service Officer.
from the chillicothe Ohio VA Hospital.
Using his instructions I was able to key in on your history and envolvment of the USS Cony. I found your reports to be very iteresting ,enlightning and confirmed many beliefs that I and several other members of the Portsmouth Fire Department had formed prior to, during and after the Cuban Missle Crises and The Bay of Pigs.
Thanks for sharing your history.
The former CO's closing comments about the events on February 19th and 20th 1970 were note worthy.
and worth repeating and remembering.
" Sink her fast "
For that is the only speed she knew.
" Salute her stout hull "
as she finds her grave.
Most fitting I must say
My first opportunity to thank all the escorts and crew for taking care of us Airdales.
While you were playing cat and mouse in and around Cuba we were doing the same in the "Med"
One man over board when returned
to the USS Intrpid CVA-11 was worth Steak and Ice cream for the "Can" Crew
Thanks and appreciations go out to Shipmate Dave Barker
Jim Saddler
AM2-HTC
1953 1986 |
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Wayne Brotherton My Home: Amargosa Valley, Nevada Yrs-On-Cony:60-62 Enlisted In: Baltimore, Maryland April 21 2010 08:26 |
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Wow! Dave Barker's discussion on Military.com is so interesting. I went through the BoP once, will go through it again, then get into the other discussions. Excellent articles, Dave. Thanks Wayne |
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David Barker My Home: Portsmouth Ohio Yrs-On-Cony:59-61 Enlisted In: South Charleston WV April 17 2010 14:06 |
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For those in the Bay Of Pigs invasion, I posted a good follow up article on Military.com. Go to Discussions, then to Sound Off, then to Sound Off Dave Barker or an alternative shortcut link http://tinyurl.com/yysgodc
If desired you can e-mail me through my website, which has new asbestos articles you may wish to read. http://davebarker.portalone.us/ |
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Wayne Brotherton My Home: Amargosa Valley, Nevada Yrs-On-Cony:60-62 Enlisted In: Baltimore, Maryland April 2 2010 05:47 |
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The Cony newsletter has been great. Jim Knapp has produced some very interesting articles. I can hardly wait for the next issue. Hey, shipmates, we are getting close to the 49th anniversery. Did we ever think we would see that date?
Dave Barker provided an explanation about 1st Lt. As I explained to Jim, "I am more confused than ever." BUT, it sure does keep the gray matter active. I really enjoyed explaining that to my wife. Her response was, "Where are you going with this?" I was not able to answer that question. Fun!
I do have a question: Just what is the purpose of someone 'spamming' our guest book, or any other site? I am curious, "What is gained?" |
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Larry Crum My Home: Appleton Wisconsin Yrs-On-Cony:'67-'68 Enlisted In: Moberly Missouri March 26 2010 09:48 |
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Stumbled on the site looking for specs for the Cony. I'm building a model as she looked in Viet Nam. Came aboard in Japan as ETSN transferred out as ET3 just before she went to the yard after Nam. Any body know what happened to the "battle flag we had in Nam? I have pics. |
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Glenn Mosley My Home: Hyden,Ky Yrs-On-Cony:62-64 Enlisted In: Hazard, Ky February 19 2010 11:28 |
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Roger, I thought I had previously logged in here but in my old age I guess I'm slipping. Just wanted to thank you for the site. It has allowed me to reconnect with some good friends, namely,YOU, John Jones, Bob Becker and that nut, Gary Weaver. I was greatly saddened by Gary's passing. He was a guy, who no matter whether you were sea sick, homesick or hung over from a night of too much "beach time", could make you feel better with his craziness. Was also wondering if anyone knows anything about Norman Jesse (1st class signalman) or Lefty Lane (sonar). Best regards to all. Mose RM2 |
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Stanley Baranowski, Jr. My Home: Woodbridge, Va. Yrs-On-Cony:Son of a USS Cony shipmate Enlisted In: VScranton, Pa. February 18 2010 05:28 |
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I have a hand drawn picture (color) of the USS Cony and the USS Phillips at Treasure Island. The picture is an "eye witness" account of the USS Cony getting hit with those two bombs from the Jap bombers. I saw some photos in the archieves that show where the two bombs hit. The picture I have shows the hits in the same place as in the photos. I got excited that I may be able to take a digital photo of this picture for inclusion in the history of the USS Cony. The photo also shows the Austrilian P-38s (?) which were supplying air support for this mission. Are you interested in a photo of this drawing??? |
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John A. Price My Home: Moss Point / Mississippi Yrs-On-Cony:67-69 Enlisted In: Laurel, Ms January 16 2010 14:48 |
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Just found the site. Looking at a few of the messages I see a few names I remember, Frank Getz, Mike Seeley, Dave Best, Thomas Strack. I have many memories of our Viet Nam cruise such as the 25th ship anniversary off the coast of Viet Nam, and some of the rearming fiascos while underway. I was an RMSN when I boarded in Norfolk one month before we left for Nam and received my promotion RM3 on the cruise. |
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Mary Byard My Home: Elizabethtown, KY January 1 2010 08:00 |
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My father, Seaman Sheral Lee Byard, seved on the USS Cony from 1960 to 1962. He has wonderful stories of fellow shipmates, rough seas, missions (including BOP and Mercury recovery). I write this email for him. We would like to make contact with those he served with. Plus find out why these men were never honored for their service during Bay of Pigs, and what is being done to bring about recogniton. If you can be of any help please post information.
Thank You,
Mary Byard |
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Lillian Bailey My Home: Hudson NC December 23 2009 17:09 |
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I am the dalughter of Martin Bailey who served on the USS Cony in 62-64, I love the websight and appriciate seeing that the men who served are remembered on here. Thank you it's a beautiful websight and hope it stayes here many many years. |
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Rick Ward My Home: Ft. Worth, Texas December 10 2009 07:08 |
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Thanks for this terriffic website. My Grandfather, Cleveland Ira Ward, (he was called "Red" at the time because of his red beard) served as a machinist mate in the engine room of the Cony in WWII and often spoke about it. He could not remember the number and I often wondered about the ship.I saw a plaque commemerating it's men and service at Fredricksburg Texas museum of the Pacific War and that led me here. I'm not sure of the years he served but he mentioned visiting New Guinea during his cruse. He was injured in an accident and that led to his discharge from the Navy. My Grandfather passed away many years ago but he never forgot his time on the Cony, and spoke of it proudly. Thanks again. |
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Brian Barrett My Home: Cincinnati, Ohio 45242 Yrs-On-Cony:42-46 December 9 2009 10:40 |
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I'am looking for information on my uncle who served on the USS Cony WW11
how would I find this information or would someone already have it? Thanks |
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greg dooling My Home: elmira ny Yrs-On-Cony:62/65 Enlisted In: nyc November 29 2009 06:05 |
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Hi Guys,I came across my copy of"October Fury" by Peter A.Huchthausen and reread it again.Great story for the guys that were there.If you were on the Cony during the Cuban "quarantine",it,s a must read! Greg |
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Mark C Evdemon My Home: Irwin, PA. Yrs-On-Cony:Was on Beale (58-60, RM3) Enlisted In: Toledo, Ohio November 21 2009 11:02 |
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Greetings to fellow Desron 28 shipmates. Cony's radio call sign was NILX.
My home page is www.angelfire.com/pa5/markpa/ |
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Dave B My Home: Portsmouth Ohio Yrs-On-Cony:1959 to 11/25/61 Enlisted In: South Charleston WV October 30 2009 23:15 |
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http://davebarker.portalone.us/ is the new address of my website. I have much information on PTSD, Agent Orange, radiation and other vet issues. |
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Stephen Cozza My Home: Potomac, Maryland Yrs-On-Cony:1944-1945 Enlisted In: Orange, New Jersey September 27 2009 13:37 |
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My father, Patrick "Patsy" Cozza was a fire controlman on the U.S.S. Cony from 1944-1945. I was hoping to contact any who had served with him during WW II. My dad passed away three years ago. But, he had in his possession a scrap book from his time on the USS Cony that included many photos and momentos. Please feel free to contact me at sjcozza@comcast.net. I am hoping to scan the many pictures he had from his time on the Cony and post them on the Cony website.
Steve Cozza |
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Reg Newell My Home: Upper Hutt,New Zealand Yrs-On-Cony:n/a Enlisted In: n/a August 21 2009 20:02 |
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I am writing a book on Operation Goodtime,the retaking of the Treasury Islands by 8 New Zealand Brigade & 87th NCB in Oct 1943.Cony got bombed on 27 Oct & badly damaged & her story is part of Goodtime.I see most of the injured were USNR & wonder what proportion of the crew were regular USN & what were hostilites only.One engine was knocked out with steam & fire.Were the 2 engines compartmentalised?I take it damage control teams & medical teams would have swung into action once the hits occured.I presume these teams would have been well practiced.What is a K Gun?Is it a depth charge firer?Any help with these questions would be much appreciated.Thanks |
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Jennifer Richards/ for Lowell E Richards My Home: Dayton, Oh Yrs-On-Cony:1944-1946 Enlisted In: Dayton, Oh August 18 2009 14:56 |
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My Grandfather was on the cony we know in 1944, and he crossed the equator there was a cereomony that he wrote in his journal while on board i was wondering if anyone could help me in finding out more about the period of time he was aboard the destoyer. if anyone remembers him. He passed away in 1976 so unfortuanately i didn't get to spend alot of time with him to learn about this stuff since i was only 5 at the time. Thank you Jennifer |
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John Wonser, LT(jg, SC, USNR My Home: Portage, MI 49024 Yrs-On-Cony:1959-1960 Enlisted In: Battle Creek, MI June 3 2009 11:01 |
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Love to hear from any guys around at that time. I just found the site and it was fun to read. |
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