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| Name | Terry Rountree |
| Date | 04-23-2009 |
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| Message | I served aboard Randolph from April 1962 through March 1964, as a RMSN(R) in CR Division. Lots of good memories of the old girl, I wish that I could go and visit her again, but she's been cut up for razor blades, I guess. We made a Med cruise, visiting Valencia, Barcelona, Cannes, Naples and Palermo, among others. I'll never forget the experiences... Cannes and Naples especially stick in my mind! We also made a Caribbean cruise subsequently, and participated in the Cuban blockade. I was pretty detached in those days, politically speaking, and really had no idea of just how close we were to becoming embroiled in WWIII, or kicking off some sort of nuclear winter! Ignorance is bliss, I guess... :)
Any of my shipmates who served while I was aboard, please email me, we might be able to share some memories!
Anybody remember the Truscott brothers in the Radio gang? Or Kenny Ellwanger in OE Division? I'd like to touch base, if possible.
This is a great website, many thanks to those who make the effort to maintain it! |