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| Date | 2007-03-18 |
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| Message | what a great web site, i am reading ship of ghosts and it follows what my uncle, jesse paul gilleland who served on the uss houston and survived told me about the experience. i have always been interested and am now learning of the hardships they went through, we can never thank all the veterans and the ones now serving for what they did. |
| Date | 2007-03-06 |
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| Message | FREE WWII VIDEO for WWII veterans. I made this video in tribute to WWII veterans, which I was going to present at the last reunion, but unfortunately I was unable to attend. The video showcases different WWII museums and memorials and is set to some big band and WWII era songs. I give one out to every veteran I interview. If you are a WWII veteran and wouldn't mind sending me anything you may have written about your time during WWII, I will gladly send you a video. I do not accept money for the video, just stories. Please contact me with any questions and Thank you. scott@theramseys.org Scott |
| Date | 2007-03-03 |
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| Message | My uncle was FC2 James D. Nelson. He was killed on the Houston 1 March 1942. I have forwarded a photo to the Association in hopes someone might remember him. My father loved him greatly and his loss was the reason he and another brother joing the Navy in WWII. I am also looking for anyone who has copies of the orginal Navy letter sent to the families that described the action as ours was lost. A copy or scan would be appreciated. They truly were the greatest generation. |
Private Message added 2007-02-28 |
| Date | 2007-02-26 |
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| Message | My dad Joe Schertz of Oak Park, Illinois was aboard the Houston when she sank. He was a POW and worked on the Burma railway. I think he was also at Changi. Never said anything about it. About all I knew was that for years we could not eat rice because he had had enough of it. Now with the internet we can learn a lot about the POW experience. Probably because of his experiences he was easily prone to anger. Interested in sharing experiences with other children of POWs. |
| Date | 2007-02-17 |
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| Message | Thank you very much for your wonderful Web site. I am glad that you are taking time to document the USS Houston and its men. May the world never forget their sacrifice. I have a Web site dedicated to the USS Marblehead and Dr. Corydon Wassell. I have now begun searching for the sailors from the Houston that are listed on my site. If any of these men or their families would like to contact me, I would love to hear from them. |
| Date | 2007-02-12 |
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| Message | Awesome Site, hope your reunion is wonderful. Jerry Ranger, I really enjoyed your stories and I know how much your trips meant to you. |
| Date | 2007-02-12 |
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| Message | I just read the book "ship of Ghosts" and have shared my thoughts with several people in your organization, I just wanted to say thank you again to all who served and to all of you who keep the spirit and the memory of those tragic events alive, it is the doom of man that he forgets, may that never be the case in regards to the USS Houston. |
| Date | 2007-02-09 |
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| Message | My Great Uncle Francis Bihm served aboard the USS Houston as FDR's Bodyguard during the "Presidential Cruise" in 1939 to the Galapagos Islands. I bought the USS Houston's Grey Ghost video. Such an interesting ship. What a tremendous story. I am fascinated by the history of my Uncle and this ship. I have a great picture of him, the other 6 marines on the ship surrounding FDR. I also have his neptune ceremony certificate signed by FDR. Lastly, I have a very old photograph of the Houston. However, past my memorabilia, I never would have understood how significant the ship's history without this website. God bless all those who were on that final voyage. I have such thankfulness and respect for those brave men who served on that fatefull voyage. Webb Warren Destin, FL |
| Date | 2007-01-28 |
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| Message | Realizing my heritage,German,can not condemn, the Japs. Very much appreciate receiving word from the grandson of Thomas Edward Beatty. Not only did seaman on the USS Houston die, swim ashore and became slaves. The Japs did not sent the Red Cross packages to any United States and United Kingdom soldiers, but they killed the prisoners and worked them to death. The fathers, mothers and all the who knew the prisoners both died of heart sickness or thinking of the POW's. My mother never sang when hearing of Mr. Beatty's death, the son of a prisoner. Germans and the Japs were equally bad and have souls or hearts. I take blame for the Germans, but I have to say, Happily two "A" Bombs were dropped on the japs too bad that Harry S. Truman had no more. |
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