U.S.S. Haynsworth DD-700 Newsletter Issue # 78 (November Juliet Tango Alpha) Dec. 2015 / Jan. 2016 (p-1) Official Newsletter for the USS Haynsworth Reunion Committee NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK 2015, 26th ANNUAL REUNION RECAP ISSUE Well, another year and another USS Haynsworth Reunion is now history. Twenty Four Shipmates and thirty six Family and Friends of the Haynsworth were in attendance !! It was exhilarating to see the turnout. On Wednesday, September 16th, attendee’s began arriving at our Host Hotel the Holiday Inn-Niagara in preparation for our first scheduled touring excursion to ‘Lockport NY’. I would first like to thank Jack Henline, SK3/c 1959 to 1961, for the exceptional DVD he provided to me for use in this 2015 ‘REUNION ISSUE’. In addition to letters and e-mail I have received since the July issue, I will include as many reunion photos as I can fit in. BRAVO ZULU Jack. Editors Note: When I publish letters and or notes from shipmates, I include rate/rank and years aboard and City/State. If you served with a shipmate and would like to contact them, call me or send e-mail to me.--- Jim USS Haynsworth Newsletter USS HAYNSWORTH DD-700 NEWSLETTER December, 2015 (P-16) James F. Horn 2 Surrey Court Chambersburg, PA 17201-8756 ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED If your name or address is not correct or any of the information within is not correct or if you have any news or stories you wish to share with your ship- mates, please contact the Editor. If you wish to discontinue receiving this newsletter, please return this copy or notify Editor If you would like to receive the E-newsletter exclusively, call me. It’s great in color! SHIP’S STORE The following items are available in our Ship’s Store. All orders include shipping. For all purchase requests, please send check to the address below. USS Haynsworth, DD-700 mesh Ball Cap (specify with/without “eggs)-----$12.00* USS Haynsworth Patch (embroidered 5” Dia.).----------------------------------$ 5.00 USS Haynsworth Golf Shirt,(Navy Blue ) with: Gold embroidered ship, name, and hull number).S/M/L/XL XXL-----$30.00* USS Haynsworth DD-700 +Tin Can Sailor License Plate Frame-------------$13.00 ‘Navy Pride’ Fleece Hoodie Jacket, w/DD 700 patch. (see insert)------------$170.00* USS Haynsworth T-Shirts; (select from many DD700 pictures, all sizes.---$ 17.00* (Note: some prices have increased due to increased mailing costs. See *) Make all checks payable to: “USS HAYNSWORTH REUNION COMMITTEE” Send check to: James F. Horn (Treasurer) 2 Surrey Court Chambersburg, PA 17201-8756 Page 16 , ( December, 2015/January, 2016) USS Haynsworth Newsletter MAIL BAG December, 2015/January 2016. (page 3) (Rec’d 10/28/15) f/ Terry A. Schneider IC3/c 58-61, Loveland, Colorado. Hi Jim,-----I received the (Reunion) Clock, won in the drawing, along with the calendar, bottle opener w/ light & measuring tape, and pen that I write this letter with. Thank you very much, it is greatly appreciated. I would like to order two,(2) Navy Blue fleece jackets, one (1) medium, one extra large and one (1) (USS Haynsworth DD700) ball cap, [Without Eggs]. Enclosed is a check for the above items and, as always, a little extra. Again, Thanks.-----/s/ Terrry (Ed. Note; The jackets are going out today, [12/21]. Hope we can meet some day at a future reunion. I was aboard, 58-60. *********************************************************************************************** (Rec’d 10/20/15) f/ Joe Golemi SK2/c 68-70, Kenner, Louisiana. Jim and Chris,-----On our return to New Orleans from the DD-700’s reunion, Cindy and I had over a month’s work stacked. Finally, we’ve come up for air! As we mentioned, we both still work (Cindy in real estate) and her and I operate our small, highly specialized Industrial Gas Consulting Company, now 28 years. Thanks to you both, we had a wonderful time in Niagara Falls, our first reunion since 1992- Biloxi. You both made us feel so at home and we deeply appreciated that. Enjoy some of this Great Coffee that the ‘Locals’ drink daily. It’s roasted daily in Baton Rouge and is 4 generations strong.-----/s/ Sincerely and with Thanks’, Cindy and Joe Golemi (SK2, 1968 to Decommissioning, 1970 “WAY DOWN YONDER IN NEW ORLEANS”. (Ed. Note: Joe was aboard when DD700 was a USN reserve training ship and that crew held their own reunions for quite some time during which Joe attended those reunions. This was Joe’s first reunion with the ‘USS Haynsworth Reunion Committee’. Thanks’ Cindy and Joe, we hope you will make more of our reunions! ) ********************************************************************************************** (Rec’d early September, 2015 f/ Charlie Delahanty, RM2/c-61-63, West Seneca, New York.) Jim,-----Good to talk to you yesterday. I have enclosed a check to cover past dues. Looking forward to joining you and the guys on the ship tours and I’ll also be joining you for lunch at the ‘Anchor Bar’. See you on the 18th.---/s/ Charlie (Ed. Note: Since the receipt of this e-mail the site location was moved from the ‘Anchor Bar’ to the ‘Pearl Street Grill’ which turned out to the good for the food and service we received from the personnel at this famous local eatery!) ********************************************************************************************** (Rec’d 10/1/15 f/ LCDR-XO 68-70, Auburn, Massachusetts). Dear James,-----Let me start by giving you a hearty ‘BZ’- Well Done, for your work on the Haynsworth Newsletters- great job and info. Unfortunately my wife and I can’t attend the reunion this year. I have enclosed a check to cover the following costs; dues, chances on the Jacket and chances on the Reunion Clock. I still have warm memorable thoughts of my shipmates and experiences aboard the Haynsworth. Say ‘AHOY’ to all for me. Have a great time. “Fair Winds and Following Seas” -----God Bless /s/ Don Fitzpatrick, XO 1968-1970 ********************************************************************************************** (Rec’d July 10, 2015 f/ Wayne Swaylik MM3/c 1961-1963. Edison, New Jersey. Jim,-----Please find enclosed a check for one USS Haynsworth Golf Shirt, (Navy Blue, Size-XL).-----Helena and I are looking forward to seeing you at the reunion. Are there many shipmates who served aboard from 1961 to 1964 coming to the reunion? I would like to see more of the old gang show up especially the Engineering Gang. They were H--- Raisers when they were young and the reunions are like a shot in the arm for young guys. Have a fantastic day and give our best to your wife and family.-----/s/ Wayne Swaylik *********************************************************************************************** (Rec’d August 5, 2015 f/ Bill Lamm, LT 56-57, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. Dear James,-----Thanks for all the work you’ve been doing for so many years to make the Haynsworth Association newsletters, and reunions continue to be a leading example of such activities. I get newsletters and reunion notices from a number of the ships and commands in which I’ve served in my 27 years. Among them, yours are leaders. Looking at the July 2015 newsletter prompted me to look at when I last paid dues. To my chagrin it looks like the last time was in 2010. So I’m sending this snail mail so I can enclose a check. I will continue to look forward to the Haynsworth newsletters but will be happy to receive them in digital form only. (Editor’s note: Thank you Bill for the Dues and especially signing up for the digital newsletter!---Jim.) *********************************************************************************************** (Rec’d July 10, 2015 f/ Susan (Kniskern) Lewis, daughter of Capt. Kenneth L. Kniskern Cdr. 64-66, Worcester, MA) Hi, My name is Susan (Kniskern) Lewis. Though forwarding my father’s mail is painfully slow, I received the July 2015 newsletter regarding the Haynsworth, just a short time ago. I just wanted to mention that my father, Kenneth Kniskern who was the commanding officer of the USSHaynsworth at Galveston, TX, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2013 at the age of 87. If you or anyone affiliated with him would like to communicate to anyone of his children, you can write to me at [email protected] -----/s/ Susan Lewis (Editors Note: Those of you who served aboard during the term of Captain Kniskern are encouraged to contact Susan. Thanks. ------Jim). P.S. Responses on next page, (4). USS Haynsworth Newsletter MAIL BAG December 2015/ January 2016 Page 4 Continued from page 3, Re, Captain Kniskern On July 11, 2015 I responded to Susan Lewis.------Dear Susan, Thank you for informing me of the passing of your father, Captain Kniskern. You have the sincere condolence of all the Officers and crew of the USS Haynsworth. Captain Kniskern’s passing will be acknowledged at the Haynsworth’s annual reunion in Septembet at Niagara Falls NY. At our farewell banquet we have an opening ceremony commemorating all of our shipmates who have passed on since last years reunion. Your fathers passing will also be documented in our ‘TAPS’ Book and also in the next issue of the USS Haynsworth’s newsletter around December or January. If you like, I will mail thet issue to you and/or E-mail our E- newsletter. If I may ask, if you have any pictures of your father in uniform (or not) I will try to include it in the newsletter.. In fact, if your father had any pictures from his tim aboard the Haynsworth and you wouldn’t mind sharing with us, they would be appreciated and returned to you. Again, with deep sympathy, we mourn the passing of you father and our Shipmate.----- /s/ Jim Horn, 58-60 USS Haynsworth Newsletter Editor 2 Surrey Court Chambersburg, PA 17201-8756 ********************* Susan responded on July 11, 2015 Hi, I will work on getting some pictures for you.