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Dedication Ceremonies To Honor Those Who Have Served Our Country Saturday, August 18, 2018 Induction of Honorees SM2 Norman T. Appleford, Jr., USN 1964–1967 CDR Walt Karver, USN 1964–1987 BT2 David R. Baker, USN 1965–1971 PO3 George T. Koudelka, Jr., USN 1953–1957 Dedication Ceremonies Seaman Thomas F. Ballingall, Sr., USN 1955–1959 LCDR Kenneth A. Marshall, USNR 1967–1969 9:00am, Noon and 3:00pm SN Joseph P. Balwinski, USN Plankowner 1943–1945 PH3 Jon W. Matthews, USN 1956–1962 Allison & Howard Lutnick Theater Radioman 1c Joseph A. Barry, USN 1943–1946 NW2 William T. (Nick) Nicholson, USN 1961–1962 CPO W.F. “Bill” Bonifay, USN 1943–1945 Airman Robert N. Renz, USN 1962 Opening Remarks Captain James L. Crum, USN 1970–1973 LCDR Ronald W. Schmidt, USN 1956–1960, Susan Marenoff–Zausner Captain Thomas E. Davis, USN 1945–1978 USNR 1960–1976 President PO–RD1 Raymond J. Dixon, USN 1962–1970 LI1 George P. Sheedy, Sr., USN 1954–1973 ABM 1c (CP) George Bertram DuBois, EM2 John E. “Jack” Standish, USN 1958–1961 Plankowner USN 1942–1945 IC2 Charles D. (Chip) Storck, USN 1962–1966 Introduction MM3C Arthur “Art” Gardner, USN 1943–1945 ADJ3 Sam Taylor, USN 1965–1967 Alice Stryker CDR Charles Leland (Lee) Hamel, JAG USNR, LCDR Wayne N. Williams, USN 1959–1968 Director Of Individual Giving Sept 1962–August 1964 MM2 Charlie “Redman” Wladyka, USN 1965–1969 PFC Walter R. Hillman, USMC 1943–1945 YN3 Dallas A. Vondle, USN 1963–1966 YNSN Louis J. Goins, Jr., USN 1956–1958 AO3 Carl B. Harris, Jr., USN 1961–1963 4 9:00AM CEREMONY 9:00AM CEREMONY 5 BT2 David R. Baker, USN 1965–1971 CPO W.F. “Bill” Bonifay, USN 1943–1945 PO–RD1 Raymond J. Dixon, NW2 William T. (Nick) Nicholson, In honor of my tour of duty on the U.S.S. Intrepid, Honoring our father who inspired love of Country and family. USN 1962–1970 USN 1961–1962 June 1968–August 1969. You will also be our Hero. Radarman, Vietnam War. In honor of your proud service in Your family is proud of your service & sacrifice serving David Baker was born in Columbia, . After high Wilburn F. “Bill” Bonifay was born in in 1925. In 1943, he the US Navy. aboard Intrepid as one of the first nuclear weapons crew. We honor you & your devotion to country. school, he did not have the financial or family support to go to enlisted in the U.S. Navy to fight in World War II. Raymond Dixon was born and raised in Pennsylvania. His father college, so in August 1965, he joined the Navy to get additional passed away when he was 14. After high school, his mother William Nicholson grew up in Detroit, Michigan, in a loving family. education. During a two-year tour of shore duty in Puerto Rico, Bill served aboard USS Intrepid, USS Midway and USS Bon Homme could not afford to send him to school to become an electronics In 1958, after graduating high school, William and his twin brother David was able to study and take the advancement exams to Richard. On November 25, 1944, when Intrepid was hit by two technician, so he spoke to a recruiter who encouraged him to decided to join the U.S. Navy to serve their country and further achieve the rank of second class petty officer. planes, Bill witnessed the loss of 69 of his fellow sailors. join the U.S. Navy. their education. He participated in the burial-at-sea ceremony, which affected David’s last duty assignment was serving on Intrepid, which him for the rest of his life. He went on to become a decorated He served in the Navy from 1962 to 1970. He was a radarman After boot camp, William’s twin headed to torpedo school, and was deployed to the Gulf of Tonkin. As a 20-year-old second war veteran, earning numerous battle stars and medals for his on Intrepid and served off the coast of Vietnam to protect William went to nuclear weapons training. In October 1959, he class in engineering, he was immediately assigned to stand courage. He also served as chief mechanic for the Blue Angels and deliver supplies to the Army. Raymond visited around 30 reported to USS Shangri-La and then to USS Intrepid in 1961. top watch in the boiler room. This was a tremendous amount flight demonstration squadron. different countries during his service and enjoyed learning of stress and pressure as he was only qualified on paper. But about their histories. William and his crew won the Third Annual European Basketball David’s tour turned out to be very successful, and it gave him He retired from the Navy in 1964 after 22 years of service and Tournament in Naples, . In October 1961, in a Nuclear the confidence that he wanted to attend college after moved to with Audrey, his lifelong love of now 71 years. Ray met his wife Linda while on leave. He has two sons from a Technical Proficiency Inspection, William’s nuclear crew achieved his discharge. Bill worked for the U.S. Postal Service for over 20 years and was an previous marriage, Ray and Bill, and two daughters, Christy and one of the highest grades ever awarded. On May 24, 1962, a Elder in the Church of Christ. Heather, with Linda. He also has seven grandchildren. He worked helicopter flew from Intrepid to recover astronaut Scott Carpenter David earned two degrees and had a successful 40-year career as an electrician and electronics technician for many years after (and the Mercury capsule). in finance. He gives Intrepid much of the credit for helping to His wartime experiences helped him develop a sense of character, discharge. He is now retired and drives a school bus part time. guide him at a critical juncture in his life. optimism and gratitude, which he shared with those around him. In October 2008, William had the privilege of manning the rail of He was a rock for his family and friends, who could not be more Ray is very proud of his naval service. He loves to tell stories Intrepid once more as it entered Harbor. They passed the proud of him. about his adventures and speak with other service members. Statue of Liberty, stopped at Ground Zero and paid tribute to those His family is surprising him with a Seat of Honor, and they are who died on September 11. William considers it an honor to have very proud of his service. served on the “Fighting I!” 6 9:00AM CEREMONY 9:00AM CEREMONY 7 Airman Robert N. Renz, USN 1962 LI1 George P. Sheedy, Sr., USN 1954–1973 IC2 Charles D. (Chip) Storck, USN 1962– ADJ3 Sam Taylor, USN 1965–1967 He always had a smile on his face. In memory of a proud sailor, from your family. Crew member 1966 It was the greatest honor of my life to serve aboard A real Happy-Go-Lucky guy. of the USS Intrepid 1969 – 1970. May you have “Fair Winds In honor of my husband & best friend for over 50 years, USS Intrepid! and Following Seas.” Robert Renz was an airman on Intrepid in the early 1960s. He his time on the USS Intrepid, & his service to our country. Samuel K. Taylor was born on July 1, 1947. He was raised in You are missed. Love, Marge. served on board during the recovery of American astronaut George P. Sheedy Sr. was born and raised in Boston, the small coastal fishing village of Sea Level and moved to a Scott Carpenter. He lived in . Robert’s service on Massachusetts. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy when he was 17 Charles “Chip” Storck was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. neighboring village named Atlantic in 1954. Intrepid meant a great deal to his family. years old. He served as a lithographer from 1954 to 1973. His duty He was the middle child and only son of Charles and Elsie Storck. stations included the Recruit Training Command in Bainbridge, He graduated high school in 1961 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy In 1964, as a high school junior, Sam joined the U.S. Navy Reserve. His brother, Harry Renz Jr., donated a stamp cover of Robert’s Maryland (1954–1955); the Naval Air Test Center in Pax River, in 1962. He proudly served aboard Intrepid as an IC electrician, After graduating from Atlantic High School, he reported aboard to the Museum in 2009. Maryland (1955–1956); USS Randolph CVS-15 (1956–1960); working on the ship’s control circuitry. He also worked in the Intrepid. He made the first two Vietnam cruises and served until USS Sierra AD-18 (1960– 961); the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the movie booth, which meant he would go ashore and select the September 12, 1967. Pentagon in Washington, DC (1961–1969); USS Intrepid CVS-11 movies for the entire ship. His high point was being catapulted (1969–1970); VRC-40 Naval Air Station in Norfolk, Virginia (1970– off the ship on the mail plane in Naples, Italy. In 1968, Sam started working for the US Navy at the Naval Air 1971); and Naval Security Station in Washington, DC (1971–1973). Rework Facility at Cherry Point, North Carolina. He worked there George retired from the Navy in 1973. After being discharged in 1966, Chip married Marge, the girl for 37 years. In 2000, he was awarded the NAVAIR Logistician across the street, who was born on the same day Intrepid was of the Year. He retired in January 2004 as assistant program George was very proud of his service to his country. When he commissioned. They were married for 49 years. manager for the F-402 engine, used in the AV-8B Harrier. learned that Intrepid was to become a museum in New York City, he made plans to visit the ship. He and his wife eventually visited, He worked in communications and later as a sales engineer for After government retirement, he went to work for Northrop and he indicated that he wanted to get a Seat of Honor because Flexible Automation until he retired in 2005. After retirement, he Grumman. He retired in 2013, and after 49 years of naval service, he had been a crew member. In his memory, his family honored remained active in the Coast Guard Auxiliary. he is now visiting the Intrepid Museum as often as possible. his request. Chip was an avid boater on the Great Lakes and enjoyed skiing across the , Canada and Europe. He passed away on June 10, 2017. 8 9:00AM CEREMONY NOON CEREMONY 9 LCDR Wayne N. Williams, SM2 Norman T. Appleford, Jr., SN Joseph P. Balwinski, USN 1959–1968 USN 1964–1967 USN Plankowner 1943–1945 A great fighter pilot, friend, dad, granddad, and husband. In memory of your Commitment, Dedication and Patriotism In loving memory of your service. Proud daughters Mary & Your service to your country, your family, and God is an to Country. Humble and wise. With Love and Respect. Teresa, and grandson Justin Philip. inspiration to all. We love you! Your Bride KMA Joseph Philip Balwinski was born in Marquette, Michigan, on Wayne Williams served aboard Intrepid as part of the office Norm was born an Irish twin on December 31, 1946, in Buffalo, April 20, 1925. Growing up on the shores of Lake Superior, Joe crew in the Supply Support Division in 1967. New York. After graduating from Burgard Vocational High School developed a keen interest in ships and spent hours watching the in 1964, he decided to enlist in the Navy. At age seventeen, massive ships carrying iron ore. After high school, he decided to Norm had to hop on a bus to meet his mother for her permission join the Navy. He was a gunner aboard Intrepid during World War II. and a signature. Joe was awarded a Purple Heart for injuries he suffered during a kamikaze attack. Norm was a signal man and served on Intrepid during the Vietnam War from April to November of 1967. He experienced After the war, Joe returned home to Marquette. He worked briefly the Suez Canal just prior to its closing during the Arab-Israeli aboard some of the massive ships he had been fascinated with as Crisis. His military career was the spark that led him to his a boy. After being home for almost a year, Joe decided to serve his future in law enforcement. He proudly served as a police officer country again and enlisted in the Air Force. He served proudly for in the Buffalo Police Department for 28 years. 22 years and retired from active duty status in 1967.

Norm served as vice president for the Buffalo Police Benevolent He was a devoted husband to Yae for 61 years, until her passing Association for six years and earned his associate’s degree in in 2015. Joe joined his bride on Valentine’s Day in 2016. He was a criminal justice from Erie Community College. Norm was well- man of great integrity and was proud to have served his country. respected and an inspiration to those around him. We are proud that he is part of the Greatest Generation.

This Seat of Honor is dedicated in memory of Norm by his bride, Kathy (Katie). 10 NOON CEREMONY NOON CEREMONY 11 Radioman 1c Joseph A. Barry, Captain Thomas E. Davis, USN 1945–1978 ABM 1c (CP) George Bertram DuBois, AO3 Carl B. Harris, Jr., USN 1961–1963 USN 1943–1946 In remembrance of the inspiring leadership of PLANKOWNER USN 1942–1945 Proudly served on Intrepid for my country, family, Proud Plank holder, devoted husband, father, grandfather, C.O. Jeff Mcvey and CAG 10 Ken Burrows during the 1967 Proud Intrepid sailor at 17. A loyal man of character, and all of America. Vietnam deployment. great– grandfather. Joe led a life of integrity, love, caring courage, wisdom, humor. He loved his family & country. Carl B. Harris Jr. was born to Carl B. Harris Sr. and Myrtle R. Harris. and community service. We honor you dad/grandpa, your loving family. Thomas E. Davis was born in Forrest City, Arkansas, in 1927. He earned his associate’s degree in industrial engineering from Joseph A. (Joe) Barry was born on November 23, 1924, in He entered the Navy in July 1945 and received his wings in 1948. George B. DuBois grew up in Yonkers, New York. The day after Worcester Junior College in 1969. He also attended the Worcester Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the fourth of seven children. He His first fleet assignment was with Fighter Squadron 173 in the Pearl Harbor, he turned 17 and wanted to join the Navy, but his Polytechnic Institute School of Industrial Management from attended Philadelphia’s LaSalle High School and Rider University Atlantic Fleet. Later he was assigned to Fighter Squadron 791 father refused to sign permission. George prevailed and began 1972 to 1975. in Lawrence, New Jersey. He owned and managed Kel Tren aboard USS Boxer during the Korean War. He served with Fighter boot camp on September 11, 1942. Later he wrote in his diary, Service, Inc., in Trenton. Joe proudly served in the U.S. Navy Squadron 101 and aboard USS Intrepid as strike operations “My Navy life wasn’t all Navy until I came aboard this ship – the Carl joined the U.S. Naval Reserves on June 17, 1958, and was from 1943 to 1946, aboard . As an original crew member, officer during the Vietnam War. Staff assignments were with USS Intrepid... I can really say it began Aug 16, 1943.” assigned to the G Division on Intrepid for active duty. He served Joe was a plankowner and participated in the ship’s return to the Chief of Naval Operations, Plans & Policy Division, and as on Intrepid from 1961 to 1963 as an aviation ordnance man Manhattan Harbor. He is featured in the Intrepid Museum’s Oral Deputy Chief of Staff, Naval Air Force Atlantic Fleet. He has served The youngest member of the catapult crew, he endured third class petty officer. On Intrepid, Carl was involved in Project History Project. as the commanding officer of Training Squadron Nine, Fleet kamikaze strikes, a torpedo hit, and the losses of fellow crew Mercury and the recovery of astronaut Scott Carpenter. Carl was Tactical Support Squadron One and the Naval Air Maintenance members. George disembarked on December 21, 1945, as a discharged on June 16, 1964. Joe married Marie Calu in 1946 and began his next great Training Group. loyal and trustworthy man of independence and character. adventure as husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather He had lifelong friends, a strong inner compass and gratitude After his naval service, he worked as a machinist, tool maker, and businessman. A devout Catholic, Joe led many parish Captain Davis retired in 1978 after 33 years of naval service. for his Navy experience. tool designer and manufacturing manager. Carl started his own activities, served as an officer for Society of St. Vincent de Paul, He received the Legion of Merit, the Distinguished Flying business in manufacturing and engineering sales in 1998. and participated in church-building campaigns in New Jersey Cross, three Air Medals, the Meritorious Service Medal, George came back on board for Intrepid’s decommissioning He was also a part-time police officer in Rutland, Massachusetts. and North Carolina. Joe also delivered Meals on Wheels Joe the Commendation Medal, and numerous service and ceremony in 1974 and its final homecoming voyage in 1982. was most proud of his large and cherished family, never campaign medals. On September 11, 1982, George danced on the deck with his Carl is married to Linda A. Vaudreuil, whom he wed in 1963. He missing an opportunity to brag a little about all of them. wife June and talked with former crew and officers during what has two daughters and four grandsons. Carl enjoys building and Joe is remembered fondly and proudly for his debonair style, He holds a bachelor’s degree from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate was truly a night to remember. He loved Intrepid and credited working on hot rods and classic cars, and playing golf. warmth, humor, banter and life of integrity, love, caring, School and a master’s degree from George Washington University. his service with making him a man. Today we honor George and involvement and community service. He is a graduate of the senior course of the Naval War College. the ship that helped make the man we loved. 12 NOON CEREMONY NOON CEREMONY 13 CDR Walt Karver, USN 1964–1987 PO3 George T. Koudelka, Jr., PH3 Jon W. Matthews, USN 1956–1962 LCDR Ronald W. Schmidt, Intrepid aviator and LSO ASW Squadron 22. In honor of your USN 1953–1957 How fortunate to have served this great Nation. I cherish USN 1956–1960, USNR 1960–1976 dedication and service. You are our hero. Thanks for your service to country and on the Intrepid. in the and also be part of such Intrepid Aviator, VAW–12. In memory of our father Your son George T. Koudelka III and family. a historic ship as the USS Intrepid. I salute all my and grandfather. Walter Karver was born in Michigan City, Indiana, and raised in shipmates past and present. Gary, Indiana. He followed his father and grandfather working George Theodore Koudelka Jr. was born in Houston, Texas, on Ronald Schmidt was an officer and pilot in the U.S. Navy. in the steel mills. He enlisted in the Naval Reserves on July 6, 1934, the son of the late George Theodore and Emilie Jon Matthews was born in , New York, and enlisted in He proudly served in active duty from 1956 to 1960 and in February 24, 1964, and graduated from Purdue University with (Petrvalsky) Koudelka Sr. He graduated from St. Thomas High the U.S. Navy after graduating high school in 1956. He attended reserve duty from 1960 to 1976. He was a member of the a bachelor’s degree in June 1967. He received orders to Naval School in 1953 and attended the University of Oklahoma. Navy Photographer’s Mate School and was attached to Intrepid VAW-12 Squadron as an aircraft carrier–based pilot. His duty Air Station Pensacola for flight training and was designated a George served in the U.S. Navy on Intrepid from September 1, in 1957 until 1960. Jon was honorably discharged in 1962. He included time on Intrepid with the 1958 Barbados and 1959 naval aviator on March 20, 1969. 1953, to August 27, 1957, during the Korean War. can thank the Navy for helping him to start a career. Mediterranean cruises.

Walt married and had one son and three daughters. His son George was employed at Stiefel Laboratories as a sales In 1960, Jon attended Rochester Institute of Technology and Ron died in May 2018 and spent his life treasuring the Robert served as an engineering officer on submarines. consultant from 1976 to 2003. He was a fourth-degree member graduated with a bachelor’s of science degree in photography. opportunities, experiences and friendships he created during of the Knights of Columbus for 52 years. George was preceded After graduation, he was employed by the DuPont Corporation his time in the Navy. He was especially grateful to have made As a lieutenant, Walt served as a pilot and landing signal officer in death by his wife Sharon, who passed away in 2007 and his for 30 years and was awarded a U.S. patent in color technique. it through the flight training program and to work with so many aboard USS Intrepid. In his career, he flew several different daughter Cynthia, who passed away in 2003. After retiring from DuPont, Jon opened his own business in other pilots and service people. carrier aircraft. He attended Naval War College and retired on antique furniture repair and finishing and retired in 2009. He USS Nimitz on October 27, 1987. He then spent a career flying George’s family includes his mother Emilie and three sons is married to his dear wife Carol and has two great children, Ron worked as a data analyst for businesses throughout with UPS. George Theodore Koudelka III, Jeff Koudelka and Michael Chris and Danielle; a grandson, Jon David Matthews; and a Cleveland, where he lived most of his life. He graduated from Koudelka; one daughter, Sharon E. Koudelka; and two brothers, granddaughter Morgan Stevens. Ohio State University and the University of Michigan School of Walt always felt the Navy was the most rewarding career of his Leon Koudelka and Ronald Koudelka, married to Sharon. George Business. He also attended Miami University. life, second only to his family. also had four grandchildren: Kari Koudelka, Douglas Koudelka, Julia Koudelka and Justin Koudelka. He was married to his wife Charlene for 53 years. They had two children, David (Kathryn) Schmidt and Kristin (Brett) Gover, and four grandchildren, Patrick and Christopher Schmidt and Lucas and Claire Gover. 14 3:00PM CEREMONY 3:00PM CEREMONY 15 Seaman Thomas F. Ballingall, Sr., Captain James L. Crum, USN 1970–1973 MM3C Arthur “Art” Gardner, YNSN Louis J. Goins, Jr., USN 1956–1958 USN 1955 – 1959 VAW 121 Aviator. Proud to have had the privilege of serving USN 1943–1945 In loving tribute to a great man who loved his family and In honor of our loving Father/Pop/G–Pop. aboard this great ship. In honor of your service to your country & your loving proudly served his country – Love, Jessie, Catherine and Brian. We love you and are proud of your service! James L. Crum was raised in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. He devotion to your family. We love & miss you – Anne, Pam, Sheila & family. Thomas F. Ballingall Sr. was born in Laing, West Virginia, on July entered naval service in 1958. He served in HU-2 at Lakehurst, Louis “Bud” Jasper Goins Jr. was born in Paris, Illinois, on 30, 1936. His mother died when he was seven, and his father, New Jersey as an aviation electronics technician and as a Art Gardner was born and raised on a farm in New York. In 1943, September 20, 1935, and died on September 12, 2013. After unable to raise him alone, sent him to live with various aunts helicopter air crewman. He deployed aboard USS Roosevelt he and his childhood buddies enlisted to defend their country. graduating from Paris High School in 1954, he joined the U.S. and uncles. in that capacity. After release from active duty, he entered Art served on Intrepid as a machinist’s mate. At the end of the Navy and served on Intrepid. He then moved to the Bay Area and Shippensburg State College and graduated in 1966. war, he witnessed the signing of the peace treaty aboard USS graduated from State University, where he met At age 19, Thomas enlisted in the U.S. Navy to have, as he would Missouri. Unfortunately, most of his childhood friends didn’t the love of his life, Jessie Lee Goins. They were married for 53 say, three hots and a cot! Thankfully, his four years of service He reentered the Navy after graduation, reporting to Aviation make it home. wonderful years and had two children and two grandchildren. between 1955 and 1959 aboard Intrepid were not during war. Officers Candidate School at Pensacola, Florida. Graduating first in his class, he was commissioned ensign and commenced After his service, Art worked for General Electric in New York as Bud dedicated 40 years to the field of education and was While serving on Intrepid, Thomas met our now-uncle, who flight training, which he completed in August 1967. Assigned to a machinist. Howard Hughes hired him to work for his company passionate about student achievement. He worked for the invited him home for a visit, when he met our mother. They VS-23 at Naval Air Station , he deployed to WESTPAC and paid for Art and his family to move to California, where Art SSF Unified School District as a teacher, football coach and began writing to one another and went on three dates before aboard USS Yorktown. Subsequently assigned to VAW-121 developed his love for airplanes. Art got his pilot license and high school principal. He was active in many educational they were married. When our mother passed in 2006, they had Detachment 11 at Naval Air Station Norfolk, he deployed aboard bought a couple planes over the years. Later, Art opened up a organizations and served as the first African American been married just five months shy of 50 years. Thomas’s first USS Intrepid from 1970 to 1973. machine shop, and in the 1960s, he was hired to make parts president of the Association of California School Administrators. son was born while he was at sea, and he still has the telegram for Apollo 11. he received announcing his birth. After various shore assignments, he was assigned to the Bud was a 49er Faithful, a San Francisco Giants fan and an avid Naval Personnel Command. He retired from active duty in Art had one son, who passed when he was a few days old, and golfer. He enjoyed time with family, watching old westerns This seaman is proud to have served our country on Intrepid. 1991 as the commanding officer of the Naval Marine Corps three daughters. He had a son-in-law he loved just like a son, on television, photography, fishing, computers, grilling in his We, his five children and their spouses, 13 grandchildren and Reserve Center in Washington, DC. He resides in Chambersburg, and he had grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. backyard and spending time with his close friend Willie Mays. 13 great grandchildren, are so proud of him too and wanted to Pennsylvania. He was a wonderful man and an amazing father. Thank you, Bud met many famous people from sports, entertainment and recognize his service with this Seat of Honor! Dad, and all those that served our country. We are so proud of politics during his lifetime—a highlight was meeting President your accomplishments. Barack Obama. 16 3:00PM CEREMONY 3:00PM CEREMONY 17 CDR Charles Leland (Lee) Hamel, JAG PFC Walter R. Hillman, USMC 1943–1945 LCDR Kenneth A. Marshall, EM2 John E. “Jack” Standish, USNR, September 1962–August 1964 WWII Marine Security detail attached to USNR 1967–1969 USN 1958–1961 In honor of those who served in the armed forces. Admiral Gerald F. Bogan Intrepid and Randolph. Vietnam War Flight Surgeon. In recognition of care given to In loving memory and forever in our hearts. Devoted 20 & 40 MM anti–aircraft guns. fellow servicemen, dedication to history and husband, father, grandfather and proud crew member. Charles Leland (Lee) Hamel was born not many blocks from your patriotism. where Intrepid is berthed today. A graduate of Duke University Born to Swedish immigrants in 1924, Walter Hillman grew up in John “Jack” Standish was born and raised in Stoughton, and its NROTC program, he was commissioned ensign and Minnesota. He attended a one-room country school and worked Kenneth A. Marshall was born in Boston as the son of an Irish Massachusetts. His youth was full of outdoor activities, and reported to Intrepid in Norfolk, Virginia, in September 1962. as a farm laborer, finishing his education after eighth grade. immigrant mother. He attended Exeter Academy, Harvard College the ocean always appealed to him. A family tradition of serving In addition to his Operations Department duties, he led the When the war started, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps and and Columbia Medical School. He joined the Flight Surgeon one’s country as well as his childhood friend’s enlistment publication of Intrepid’s history, commemorating its 20th traveled outside the county for the first time. Program in Pensacola and then embarked on Intrepid. He made inspired him to join the U.S. Navy in 1958. anniversary. His duties aboard Intrepid were interrupted with two cruises to the Gulf of Tonkin and Vietnam in 1966–1969. orders to VT2, Training Squadron Two, at NAS Whiting Field Walter served on Intrepid as a member of a marine security Ken had many memorable experiences, including providing On board Intrepid, Jack was an electrician’s mate. Once weeks after President Kennedy was assassinated. detail attached to Rear Admiral Gerald Bogan, commander of emergency care for those injured in the 1967 USS Forrestal discharged, he trained further to become a master electrician. Task Group 38.2. After a kamikaze attack damaged the ship, he fire. For this, Ken and his colleagues were awarded the Navy The Navy gave him a head start in his vocational life as well as Following active duty, he graduated from the University of Texas was briefly furloughed home. He then received orders to report Commendation Medal. After discharge, Ken returned to Boston to respect, pride and strong camaraderie with his crewmates. Law School, joined the Navy’s JAG Corps Reserve, commanded to USS Randolph, again as security detail to Admiral Bogan. His establish a medical practice, raise a family and teach at Harvard a naval reserve law company in Houston, and was a prosecutor stories of the war have become an indelible part of our family Medical School. He retired in 2014 but still goes to Guatemala for In 1962, he married Margaret Lombardi and they had two in the U.S. Attorney’s Office. In his years of active duty training history. After the war, Walter used his veteran’s benefits to volunteer medical work. He has been on the Board of the Intrepid daughters. When Jack heard the “Fighting I” was going to in the Reserves, he served in naval legal services offices in learn masonry. He eventually started his own business, Hillman Former Crew Members Association for several years. Ken is the become a museum, he was all for it. Three years in the service various states, as well as in the JAG Office and in the Navy’s Construction. Walter married Eileen Sund in 1952. Together proud father of two sons, who have given him two tremendous may seem a short time, but it was very meaningful for Jack. Senate Liaison Office in Washington, and he attended the Naval they had three children, eight grandchildren and 13 great- daughters-in-law and four wonderful granddaughters. Intrepid had a special place in his heart, and he revisited the Justice School in Newport, Rhode Island. grandchildren. Eileen died in 2017 after 64 years of marriage. ship several times. Three years ago, Ken and his family dedicated a Seat of Honor Cdr. Hamel was a trial lawyer in private practice in Houston for At age 94, Walter still mows his own lawn and stripes parking to his late brother Brian, who also served on Intrepid. Ken Jack was proud to have served and be part of Intrepid’s history. over 40 years before retiring. lots for pin money. He often says, “I never thought I would live feels passionately about the history of Intrepid and its current Most of the time, he would wear an Intrepid hat and shirt, this long, or have it this good.” mission. He feels blessed to be a small part of its legacy proudly displaying his loyalty. and family. 18 3:00PM CEREMONY 9:00AM CEREMONY 19 YN3 Dallas A. Vondle, USN 1963–1966 MM2 Charlie “Redman” Wladyka, In honor of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, USN 1965–1969 and his wonderful memories of the Intrepid. With all of our Vietnam, 66, 67 and 68. 4 time “Shellback”, “Suez” and love, devotion, and appreciation. We miss you every day. “Order of Magellan”. I saw 6 continents in 4 years, it wasn’t Dallas Arthur Vondle was the son of a World War II Navy veteran. a job, it was an adventure! After high school, he enlisted in the Navy in 1963. Dallas served Charlie Wladyka was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, in 1947 aboard Intrepid in several roles, including in X Division, until and was raised in Bradley Beach. Growing up watching Victory 1966. He was then transferred to the Naval Reserve at Treasure at Sea, Charlie joined the U.S. Navy right after high school in Island. During his service, he received the National Defense 1965. Charlie reported to Intrepid in Guantanamo Bay, , Service Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal. He received an (GITMO) as a “wet behind the ears” fireman apprentice on honorable discharge in 1969. September 9, 1965, and left as a “salty” machinist’s mate second class petty officer on September 12, 1969. His time on In 1973, Dallas joined the Danbury Police Department as a Intrepid was spent in A Division, working on air compressors and patrolman. Shortly thereafter, he met Noreen D’Auito, whom he refrigeration and liquid oxygen (LOX) equipment. Intrepid made married in 1974. They had two sons, David and Morgan. After three combat cruises to Vietnam while Charlie was on board. 27 years of service, Dallas retired in 2000. A lifelong Harley- He and his crew crossed the equator four times, transited Suez Davidson motorcycle enthusiast, Dallas was a member of three times and circumnavigated the globe, receiving the “Order several riding clubs in his retirement. He adored every minute of Magellan” Certificate. he spent with his two granddaughters, Ava and Laila, and would have loved to meet his two additional granddaughters, Sarah After the Navy, Charlie served two years in the Coast Guard and Caroline. Reserve, making first class and receiving a second honorable discharge. Like his plaque says, “It wasn’t a job—it was an Crew members enjoy a concert in Dallas regularly spoke of his time on Intrepid and how his years adventure!”After the military, Charlie worked as an IBEW on the ship affected his life. He regularly visited Intrepid after it electrician for 30 years. He is currently single and spends the Intrepid’s forward aircraft elevator. became a museum and enjoyed the continuing evolution of this winter months in the Philippines. Collection of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum beautiful ship that held so many wonderful memories. Gift of Linda & Karen Dolezal. P00.2014.152.32 PREVIOUS HONOREES 21 PREVIOUS HONOREES Nathaniel G. Amend, Jr PFC Charles Asztalos, USA Benjamin R. Berkey YN3 CV11 Edmund Bradbury SSGT Thomas A. Brembos Brugman Family MUS 3/C, USN 1943–45 Defense Plant Worker Roseann USNA Class of 2014 USN 1954–1956 USA 1968–1969 Four Generations of Honorable His love of country & family is Asztalos We honor & salute your allegiance to our YN3–CV11 EAB 1954–56 Co A 1st Bn 27th Inf Division “Wolfhounds” Service unsurpassed. We love & miss you Katie, S1c Eskew Steffens country. L&L Holding Company, LLC For the love of the mighty “I” Proudly to all who served! Mathias, USMC WWI; Arthur, USN WWII; Kathy, Roy & Trey (KIA USS Intrepid 11/25/44) your family Terri, Suzanne, Ali & Manny. Dennis, USN; Jason, USAF; Rena, USAF For their World War II service. RM1c William Bielawski LCDR Edward James Broms, Jr. AMM 2C Elmer E. Anderson USN 1943–1946 AK2 Carl Bradley USN, 1961–68 FTL3 Friedrich R. Brunjes Plankowner USN 1943–1944 Capt. Sverre Bach PhM1c Parker Nash USN 1955–1975 Missing in Action 1968 – 2011 Love is USN 1956–1960 In memory of the greatest guy, my Intrepid 1944, USN 1942–74 USN 1943–1945 Devoted husband, father, grand & great Eternal Your devotion to family, faith and country husband of 66 years. Love you, Dorothy VF–6 fighter pilot flying F6F Hellcats, Our everlasting love to Dad and Uncle grandfather. So thankful for your service has inspired us all. With love and gratitude, invasion of Kwajalein Atoll and strikes Parker. – Lauren and Leslie to family & country. BTC Leonard J. Brooks your family. Robert P. Anderson, Jr. on Truk USN 1935–1955 AOM1, USNR 1942–45 SHCS William A. Brown AE1 William Michael “Bill” “Intrepid sailor” Oct ‘43 – Jun ‘45. A true LCDR Robert B. “Bob” Brunson Faithful service to country, family & CPL Irving Baron USNR 1942–45, USN 1946–64 Brannon patriot! We love you, Dad. USNR 1942–1950 Washington Engine Co. Croton Fire Dept. USMC 1943–1945 Plankowner, proud sailor, devoted USN, 1965–1970 Pilot In first ever carrier based night– Croton NY. Plankowner & one of the Proud marine – Purple Heart Recipient. husband, loving father. We honor your E1–B Tracer “Willy Fudd” crewman, VAW– RM3 Arnold Brown fighter Squadron VF(N)–101 Assigned to “Greatest Generation” Devoted husband, loving father and naval service and avow our everlasting 121, Aboard USS Intrepid For two Westpac USN 1944–1946 Enterprise (CV–6) and Intrepid (CV–11) grandfather. You are forever our hero. love. Cruises circa ’66–‘68 In loving memory of a man of wit and AMMPacV2 Karl James Ashley, Jr. wisdom. He loved his family and his Capt. Gerry Byrne USN 1942–45 CPO David E. Benedict Charles E. Boisselle SGT John N. Bratichak country, and is greatly missed. USMC 1966–1969 In honor of your service, dedication, and USN 1958–61 PO3, USN 1945–51 USMC 1950–53 “A” CO, TBS 1–67 Semper Fi loyalty. Be at peace. Forever at sea. Love Intrepid – my first Navy home – an honor I World War II DAV And Korean conflict. God Devoted American, husband, father, your family. cherish. So many memories that will Bless America grandfather, brother, son, boss, teacher. live on. We love you. Semper Fi 22 PREVIOUS HONOREES PREVIOUS HONOREES 23

EM2 Everett Camp Lt. Jg. Leslie C. Clemmer Tom Cox R. G. Dougherty Lt. Joseph J. Ehrhard ENG Arthur H. Flynn, Jr. USN 1943–1949 K2 Division USNR 1943–45 Private, USMC, 1943–46 SN, 2nd Division, USN 1957–59 USS Intrepid, USNR 1942–46 USN 1960–63 In memory of his years on the Intrepid, Your devotion & duty to country & family As a teenage marine he landed the first In honor of your service, valor & sacrifice. Your devotion & duty to country & family 1943–1945 has inspired us all. We love you – Edith, day at Iwo Jima, then went on to a career We love you Dad– Jenny, Chris, Clay & has inspired us all. We love you! Les, Paul & Susie of distinguished public service. Seaman Charles R. Doyle Kelly USS Alaska, USN 1944–45 AN1c William F. Cannon Lt Col Samuel B. Folsom USN 1954–1959 Joseph T. Cobert LTJG Gerald David Deeney TEC4 John J. Evans USN 1939–41, USMC 1941–63 Our quiet hero. He served his country and SKV1c, Plankowner, USNR 1940–45 USNR 1942–45 Lt. Jg. Frederick T. Doyle, Jr. USA 1946–1947 Guadalcanal, Okinawa, , Test Pilot, was devoted to family and God. For Dad – who inspired faith, loyalty & U.S. Navy air corps WWIII heavy cruiser USS Intrepid, USN 1944–45 Your dedication & love of God, country and Intrepid Museum docent 1994–2014. Your patriotism all out love – Pat, John, Rob, float planes family. Will always be remembered. May friends honor your service. CDR Donald R. Carver Bill, Liz & Families AMM1 Thomas F. Dugan you rest in peace Anne, Karen, Pete, Jack, Brannon USN 1971–73 LCDR Robert F. Dias USN 1943–1945 John F. Forsyth “Doc” was an OA DIV. OFF. And Sr. Deck BM3 Charles “Chuck” Coppess US Navy 1943–68 “We love you!” Dixie, Linda, Susan, Stacey, USN 1944–1945 watch off. During the Cold War USNR 1959–1961 In honor of your service in WWII, Korea and Michael & Bossie LTJG Bernard E. Fipp Honored by his grandchildren. Love you – Patti, Mike, Kris, Patty, Paul Vietnam, from the Richard J. Dias family USNR, VA–34, Intrepid 1967 Alfonso “Chavy” Chavarrias and Jason. Jack H. Edwards S1c Honoring our father who inspired Lt. Mark T. Frank patriotism and taught us pride in family, GM 3/C, USN LT Donald Domenic DiMarzo USS Intrepid, USN 1944–46 USNR 1972–77 country & self. We love you. Awarded the Navy Cross by the Pres. AN Robert E. Cormack USNR 1941–1944 In recognition of your service during WWII May the seas always provide peace and of U.S.A. for Heroism in Combat on 29 USN 1957–1959 Killed on Intrepid with 68 crew members with pride, your son Jack and your entire happiness for all without harm or sorrow October, 1944 With love and gratitude, Carol, Jean, during kamikaze attacks of 11/25/44. family Fleet Angels of Lakehurst Maureen, Joanne, Marianne Donated by Diane Weinstein & Basil (HU–2, HC–2, HSC–2) Vasilkioti Honoring all those who served their country during their time with the Fleet Angels. 24 PREVIOUS HONOREES PREVIOUS HONOREES 25

CPT Neil J. Gagnon CDR Joseph B. Geisler Lt. James A. Gibbs SGT Arthur “Arturo” Giunta TM2 Vito Peter Greco The Sailors of Gun Tub 10 U.S. Army EOD, 1961–1964 USNR 1942–69 USNR 1957–59 78th Infantry Division 1944–1946 USNR 1943–46 In honor of their valor in defending Intrepid Thank you for steering our ship for 15 A fighter pilot and attorney who served his In honor of all who served aboard this Artie saw combat in the European theater. Our pride and love are infinite. Love, your against a kamikaze attack, October 29, years. With love, your crew at Gagnon country and city with pride great ship Defended allied crossing into Germany seven daughters. 1944. Securities. over the Rhine at the Ludendorff bridge. LCPL Jack Gelband Lt. Thomas L. Gibbs Twice wounded. ARM3 Cula Ray Griggs AMS3 Michael P. Hallahan Capt. Richard Kenna Gaines USMC 1966–68 USN WWII & Korea USS Intrepid USNR 1943–45 HC–2, 1958–59 USN 1925–1955 A Vietnam veteran, who served his In memory of your wisdom and humor. AOM 3c Gerald G. Goguen Thank you for fighting for us. We miss you. To the man who taught us to stand tall First Executive Officer, USS Intrepid 1943 country with honor. He will be loved and From your loving family. Plankowner, USN 1943–45 Rest in peace. Love, your children be proud and love our country. A loving From daughter–Maud Gaines Tarrant– and remembered forever. Thank you for serving our country. Your & grandchildren. husband, father, grandfather. his family Nicola “Nick” Gigliotti loving children Gerald, Gregory, Susan & Michelle Goguen Stuart Gelband RM3, USN 1961–66 ABH 2 Bill Gronlund Paul E. Haller LT CMDR James S. Gardner MM3, USN 1970–71 To serve on the Intrepid & its crew was an USS Intrepid 1970–72 AE2, USN 1966–70 USN 1954–66 An Intrepid sailor inspired by my honor. I’m proud of our families at home & LT Jerome Goodman Honor, pride and courage is a credit to all He loved his country, years of service, Flying was one of your loves, you are ours. comrades. We sailed the high seas and our country USN 1959–1963 who served. family & God. In loving tribute, your We’ve got your six! Your loving family came home better men. Uss Lloyd Thomas DDE 764 Your devotion children, grandchildren & sis Lt. John Lee Gill to country and family inspires us! With Lewis L. Gross love and pride, Lin, Jim, Syd and Wes Richard N. Gauthier Seaman 1st Class Hector USS Santee CVE–29, USN 1942–50 Chief Boatswain’s Mate, Melvin L. Hardin HM3, USN 1962–1966 Giannasca FBI 1951–77 honored family, friends & MD USN 1943–45 MM2, USN 1958–61 To honor your supreme sacrifice for your USN 1943–45 VFW 7464 Major Walter Grand We honor your service. Love, Rosaria, It was a heck of a ride. I have fond shipmates 1966 Three years active service WWII and USAF 1972–1974 Ronald, Christine, Shanti Shanti Kaur, memories. I wouldn’t take anything for the fifteen years as a dedicated volunteer; Your service to country & neurosurgery Michael & Millie experience. Hector loves this ship! reflect your honor, integrity, & compassion. You are & will always be our inspiration. 26 PREVIOUS HONOREES PREVIOUS HONOREES 27

SSgt W. James Harkins J.L. Hendren Airman Fletcher LeRoy Houck, Jr. RD2 Edmund M. Hurley CDR Thomas E. Kearney QM3 Laurence J. Kubat US Army Air Corps 1942–47 LCDR, USNR– LEGAL OFFICER 1966 US Army Air Corps 1944–45 USN 1956–1960 USN 1959–94 USNR, 1959 In memory of your positive attitude, work Our deepest appreciation and love – Janet, Your family and your country are so Honor, courage, commitment. Ed served Please say a prayer for all who serve and To my children, grandchildren & great ethic, sense of humor and dedication. Jason & Janell proud of you. We honor your World War II his country proudly and cherished his for all who made the extreme sacrifice grandchildren who may someday walk service of 22 missions on the B–17 flying time on the Intrepid. Rest in peace. these decks in my memory. Capt. Cecil E. Harris S1C John M. Henry, Sr. fortress. Gen. John Kelly USN 1941–67 USN, 1943–46 PO3 Robert Jelardi USMC 1970–2016 Robert Kwong Intrepid aviator – Air Group 18 – 24 Many thanks for a job well done! Ron, Joel S. Howson USN 1958–1961 On behalf of all Marines still in harm’s way Seaman 1st Class, USN 18 months victories. Second highest scoring ace in US John, Eileen, Mike, Kate, Chris, Lindsey, RM3, USS Intrepid, USN, 1970–74 Daddy, we are incredibly proud and Appreciated the chance to serve Navy Mike Thank you for your service, we are proud blessed to have you as our father! 1st Lt. Robert M. Kelly of you. We love you. Linda and Sheena & We love you! USMC 2003–2010 KIA 11/9/2010 Colonel Christopher A. Landro, Barry & families. AN Harry Heist LT Len Hittner In honor of your steady leadership while USMC (R) USN 1955–1957 USNR Intrepid ‘58 USS FDR ‘58 ‘59 RM3c Harold A. Jochmann bravely leading Marines in combat In honor of Colonel Christopher A. Landro Attached to Squadron VF–71 aboard So proud to have served in the United Stanley Eugene Hubbard USNR 1942–1945 USMC (R) Intrepid (1957). Dedicated in honor of States Navy! With love from Ann, Mike, Rick U.S. Army Cavalry, WWI Uss Intrepid Plankowner – Harold Milton Kirsch, CPA your service to our country. and Leigh Aviation pioneer Hubbard field– Louisville, cherished this beloved ship. We honor & SK2C, USN 1944–1946 SGT Alfred D. La Neve Kentucky 1921 salute your service to god & country. Devoted son, husband, father, grandfather. US Army Signal Corps, 1942–45 AIR3 Frederick J. Hemmerich, Jr. AMM 1C Warren Roy Hollier Proud WWII Navy Veteran and member of We think of you every day and love you V2 AG 1961–1964 Plankowner, USN 1942–48 Jack Carl Hurff 2LT Basil Kaczmarczyk, USA the Greatest Generation. always! Forever, the La Neve family. We honor and salute you. We all love & In loving memory of a gentle man who MM2, USN 1957–1960 1942–1944 admire the man you are. Love your family. served his country, his family & his God. In loving tribute to your dedication to For his love of God and devotion to family, From his family family and country. Love, your “bride”, heritage & country. May he rest in peace children and family. and his memory be eternal. With love – nieces, nephews, future generations. 28 PREVIOUS HONOREES PREVIOUS HONOREES 29

Roy Latall Airman Joseph Letts, Sr. Rudolph Loizzi CPhM(AA) Raymond L. Maness Petty Officer Third Class Walter P. Leland H. Miller, Mus 3/c AMM 2/C, Plankowner, USN 1943–45 USN 1955–57 SN, USN 1955–58 USN, 1940–1945 McGinn USNR 1943–46 Forever loyal to family, country and ship. V–6 Aviation metal shop April 17, 1957 – Served as Capt. USMM Rapid Deployment USS Intrepid plank owner, combat action, USN 1952–56 USS Intrepid Original Crewmember We love you. Vi, Kathie, Bob, Michael & Airman Of The Month Forces 1960 to 1996 – Vietnam & Desert WWII, forever remembered with gratitude Columbus, Texas John Storm – in God we trust Lt. Col. Horace “Mike” Michelson, LT W.B. “Lefty” Lewis LCDR Brian D. Marshall USA Captain Robert J. Morgan Theodore “Ted” Lavoot USS Intrepid 1958–59, Lt. William R. Loomis USN 1971–1973 In memory of your service USN, 1938–1969 AT1, USN 1955–59 USNR 1956–66 USN, Air Group Six 1944 Education Dedication Service. Mission to this country Kathy and Dean O’hare Thank you for serving during WWII and for HU2 Fleet Angel Air Crew Member With love To the best pilot we know – 72 landings on Honoring 31 years of naval service Accomplished captaining this amazing beauty, Intrepid. Terri, Howard and Penni Intrepid and many more after that! William R. Loomis, Jr. LCPL Eugene C. Mills III ENS Karl B. Matthews USMC 2008–2012 George W. Morrison PO2 Chester L. Laws LCDR Thomas R. Lippert CDR Julie Poarch Macholz USNR A1, VT–14 1943–45 Operation Enduring Freedom Killed In AN, USN 1951–1955 USN (Ret) 1940–1960 SC, USN 1972–1995 USN 1984–2001 For your service to country & devotion to Action – 22 June 2012. Sangin Valley, A strong, loving and respected man deeply Your family praises & honors your loyal He served aboard with honor, courage & Skyhawks VC–5, Instructor VT–22, Sky family. All our love – Bruce, Beth, & Amy Helmand Province, Afg devoted to God, family and country. service America & Intrepid – I gave my commitment Trains and Hercules VR–55 best for you. Commander John Mc Alick Richard L. Mills, AN EM2 Howard A. Morrison Alfred Litke CPT Daniel F. Maher USN 1948–73 USN 1959–62 USN 1942–1945 A02 James F. Leiby RM3, USS Intrepid, USN 1966–68 West Point ‘05, USA ‘05–’15 Until we meet again love, Jean Port side elevator operator, 9/60– 5/62. Plankowner – USS Intrepid – devoted to HS–11, USN 1968–72 Faithful to God, country, family. Thanks for UH–60 Blackhawk pilot; OIF/OND (Iraq), Proud to have served aboard the USS God, country & family. Your spirit inspires Thanks for sharing this journey with me having been in our lives. Love, Judy & Lori OEF (Afghanistan) with love – your family “Fast Freddie” McCann Intrepid forever. We love you. with pride & love, your wife (grub) er. 2911 and friends! AV3, V–6 Div, USN 1944–46 WWII Vet – Intrepid Ass’n Chapter Rep – Ill & Ind Fred’s Service is commemorated by his family 30 PREVIOUS HONOREES PREVIOUS HONOREES 31

AMM2C Thomas F. Morrissey CDR James C. Murray COX Richard P. Niemiec LTJG Frank J. Osinski Petty Officer 2/C William P. CDR William H. Poarch USN 1942–46 USN 1955–77 USN 1943–1946 USN Pastyrnak USN, (Ret.) 1958–1982 Thank you for your sacrifice to your family With love and appreciation the Murray Proud to have served as a gunner aboard Tour Of duty on USS Intrepid June 1965 – USN 1942–45 Served aboard USS Intrepid CVS11 as & country 1924–2012. Rest in peace. family USS Intrepid. Forever missed by your May 1967 Your life is witness to your love for God, communications officer, O.O.D. Underway, Anchors aweigh loving family. family and country. You are forever our and C.O.D. Pilot 1970–1972 ADM Robert J. Natter Lt. Todd Owens hero—Bill Mike Gloria al. LCDR Ronald R. Mortali, Sr. Commander in Chief, Atlantic Fleet AMM2c Felix A. Novelli US Navy, 5 years YN3 Darryl Ponicsan USN (Ret.) 1952–77 Thank you for being a great sailor, Vietnam USN 1945 In honor of your service to this country Robert F. Patton USN 1962–65 Your soaring dedication and devotion. vet & Admiral – Mel and Barbara Immergut We are forever indebted to you for our William Owens Gunner’s Mate 3rd, USN 1943–45 Aboard the Intrepid. I began the “last Shine brightly on all of us. We love, honor, freedom – your loving family. Went to war at 17, plankowner USS Intrepid detail”. and salute you. Antonio Nibbs Sgt. Maxwell L. Page served his country, loved his family, PO3, USN 1961–66 AOM1c Ralph Nurse USMC 1929–33 USMCR 1942–46 kept the faith Corporal James Principi MIDN Scott H. Mortimer VAW–33 nighthawks, Anti–submarine USN 1941–1945 Thank you for your service! From your USMC 1943–45 USN 1971 squadron “Search for them, Locate them, In proud memory of my dad and his fellow country, your sons & the generations that Joseph Pavlov, Jr. Your devotion & duty to country & family To a proud sailor for his 60th birthday! Destroy them” crewmembers who served their country follow. Semper fi. Aviation Metalsmith 3/c, USNR 1945 has inspired us all. Ann, Jim, Mick, Terry, Love, Maryjane, Gregory, Christopher & onboard Intrepid. Our dad–– Joseph II, John, Catherine, Tom, Paul, Steve, Mark & John Michael 1st. Lt. Anthony J. Nickert MM3 Robert (Speed) Parker George, Jennifer, Helen – Proud of him USA 1954–56 PFC Joseph P. Oreiro USN, 1944–45 HM1 Edward Young Reid II LTJG Joseph D Murphy I honor & salute you, “Jack,” for your USMC 1954–58 Proud to have served aboard the USS LCDR John A. Pedisich, Jr. USN 8/5/58–8/5/68 Plankowner USNR 1943–46 service to our country. Your “bride” of 50 Love, forever & always, Florence, Gregory Intrepid Diamond Lake, Illinois USN 1961–70 Very proud to have served on board the To honor you on your 90th birthday, with years, with love, Joan and Eso Attack squadron 34 Vietnam 1967. “Fighting I” and shared in her history. love, your children, grandchildren & great Intrepid & air wing team none better Vietnam Tonkin Gulf 67 grandchildren. 32 PREVIOUS HONOREES PREVIOUS HONOREES 33

Peter W. Reiter David W. Ribar LT Seth Rosner Daryl J. Saldausky Honoring all Searses who served ADM James G. Stavridis AQF3, USN 1961–1962 (VA66) FT2, USN 1953–56 USNR 1956–1959 E5, USN 1960–64 Art Sr, WWII POW – John, Cuban MC – Leo, Supreme Allied Commander, Europe Intrepid initiated a 30 year career! Proud sailor, devoted husband and loving Intrepid, my ship; her crew, my mates all Thank you for keeping your family & Desert Storm Art Jr, CVS11 63–68 – Joe, Thank you for being a great sailor, 960–1990 MCPO Retired father who continues to inspire. honor to those who gave their lives country free & safe. We love you– Pat & Vietnam – Rick, USNR statesman & Admiral – Mel and Barbara Bobbi Immergut PO3 Michael W. Reppucci Capt. Antonio Rivera Jr. John F. Rossano Capt. Rolland K. “Rollie” Shea USN 1957–1960 USMC 1965–1969 Fireman, USN 1952–55 Corporal David J. Saliba USN Allen Stevens It was my honor to serve with VF–74 on Devoted to God, family, veterans & Fire Room #2 1954–1955 USMC 1943–46 In support of the Intrepid Museum’s AS1, USN, 20 Years the flight deck of Intrepid in service to country. You will be missed. Forever you USS Intrepid August 10, 1943 to July 21, mission to honor, educate & inspire Served on board in Vietnam Tonkin Gulf my country. will be in our hearts. Donald J. Rothgery 1944 Iwo Jima February 19 to March 16, 1945 YN3, USS Intrepid USN 1957–59 Robert F. Sicknick LTJG Bernard “Ben” St. John Walter L. Ress Sgt. Joshua “Red” Rosenfield USS Intrepid, USN 1952–1961 USNR 1942–45 Seaman SN Charles Schneider USMC World War II USMC 1943–1946 HM2 Rodney Rothwell, Sr. We love you dad. Your sons Robert, WWII Intrepid aviator, torpedo squadron 18 USS Texas, D–Day 1944, Iwo Jima 1945. From the Bronx to Tarawa, Saipan, Kyushu, USN 1945–1949 William, George, Dan and their families (VT18) in honor of your courage, valor Your Intrepid colleagues honor your JapanIwo Jima Awarded Bronze Star. USN 1968–1971 Your love of family & country inspires us and sacrifice. service. Honor, Country, Semper Fi Love, Pat, Rodney, Christine, Sam, Jayden, still Jodi, Steph, Mary, Steve, Julie, Terri & Mason & Lily LTJG Robert J. Soltysiak Linda USN 1969 Raymond T. Stone Sgt. Aaron L. Reznick CPO Albert Rosenthal Thomas R. Rushton Thank you for serving our country, dad. We Radarman 2/C, USN 1943–1945 USMC 1958–1962 USN 1943–1946 Capt. Stanley P. Schwartz are so proud to be your daughters. We love Our dad– a plankowner & a patriot who To serve was his greatest honor. Given Physical education was dad’s passion. A 3/c Petty Officer, USN 1963–67 USNR (Ret) 1955 you, Tansy & Lacey loved his country & the Intrepid, his ship! with love from his entire family, and in leader, humanitarian, gentleman. Forever Thank you for your service to our country. Check out forward bunk room 1955 Med memory of his daughter Stacy Zanovello grateful to you dad. Love, Kim, Marvin, Tommie, Scottie, Mason, cruise and nephew Robert Sander. Makenzie & Myles 34 PREVIOUS HONOREES PREVIOUS HONOREES 35

ABHAN Robert G. Straight VADM Richard H. Truly Thomas A. Wargo John F. Wisted Attack Squadron 34 “Blue USN, 1962–1966 USN 1959–89 USN 1961–1963, SH/SN SN, USN 1956–58 Blasters” Thank you for serving and protecting us Bless this ship. For me, it all started here. Proud to have served aboard the USS Remember our fallen heroes Vietnam 1967 and your country! We love you! Dedicated Intrepid. Cuban missile crisis (1962) / Honoring the dedicated men of VA34 and from your family and future generations. LT John A. Vuyosevich Recovery of Scott Carpenter (1962) CPO Wesley E. Wittich its pilots who flew in harm’s way over USN 6/67–1/73 USS Ludlow, USN 1937–57 north Vietnam. Major Jacob Stub Proud to be a part of our family’s navy Norman L. Weckter Thank you for our lives, our freedom and USMC 1941–52 tradition and proud to have served on PhoM 1/c, USN 1944–46 your love your 10 proud children and their December 7, 1941 Wwii Distinguished Flying Cross Winner the USS Intrepid 6/69–4/71. I wouldn’t take a million dollars for the growing families “A date which will live in infamy” experience Remembering the more than 2,300 CMDR William Frederick John N. Vuyosevich Paul G. Zimmermann Americans who lost their lives during the Thompson Cockswain, USS YMS–30 Capt. C. S. Williams, Jr. RM3, CV–11, USN 1944–46 attack on Pearl Harbor. USN, 1941–67 Uncle John, we will love and remember C.O. CVS–11 Apr. ‘71–Dec. ‘72 He dedicated his life to country, family and Distinguished Flying Cross, Korea “A True you forever. Died Anzio 1/25/44. In memoriam: “The world’s best community love, your Lou, Anne, Jean, All of Intrepid’s Crew Members Patriot” commanding officer!” Given by: CDR Paul, Ruth & grandchildren 1943 to 1974 Capt. Gerald Walpin William H. Poarch, USN, (Ret.) The USS Intrepid Association is proud to AT3 Robert E. Tocalino USAF 1957–60 VA–176 Thunderbolts honor all who served on Intrepid during 31 U.S. Navy 1952–1956 A lifetime of love and service to his ADJ2 Ronald Wishman 1966–1967 years of active duty Celebrating your 80th & the best days of country Sheila, Amanda, Ned & Jenny USN 1966–68 In honor of all the VA–176 pilots and your life happy birthday. With love Brad, Your devotion & duty to country & family squadron members who proudly served Trisa, Rylie & Macey inspires me. I love you –Judith our country Every American who has served our country is a guardian of freedom and a vital part of our national history. We commemorate their service, we recognize their sacrifice, and we honor them for defending our treasured way of life.

The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum dedicates Seats of Honor in the Allison & Howard Lutnick Theater to American veterans and members of the military who have served to keep us free. We are grateful to the generous donors who have supported this program.