NEWSLETTER Issue # 70 November/December 2010
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Dave Bader – President Bill McKnight – Vice-President Bob Slovey – Secretary Website: www.tbone1156.com Est. 2002 NEWSLETTER Issue # 70 November/December 2010 Other gifts included 2010 commemorative ball caps for the former officers, crewmembers, and guests, along with customized Las Vegas lapel pins. Four Military Branches Represented The Las Vegas Experience Special guests included our guest speaker Colonel Brennan T. Byrne, USMC, Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, California, and representing the U.S. Army, Colonel Frank B. Gregory, (Ret.). The Nellis AFB Honor Guard presented colors, and the National Anthem was sung by the LST 1156‟s last Commanding Officer, CDR Mark V.V. Nelson, USN (Ret.). Our traditional Tolling of the Bell ceremony to 70 + Attendees Enjoy Spectacular City honor deceased shipmates was done this year by Dave Henk, GM3, (‟61-“64), and Stan Okin, Las Vegas, Nevada RM3, (‟55-‟56). The Navy Hymn was sung by CDR For the eighth LST 1156 Reunion the red carpet Mark V.V. Nelson to honor our deceased shipmates. was rolled out for former LST 1156 crewmembers and guests at this year‟s reunion. The 2010 event was hosted in September at BALLY‟S Las Vegas As in past programs, this year‟s attendees represented many different eras of service aboard the 1156, and enjoyed four days of fun-filled activities including a T-Bone Kick-off Reception, evening dining, tour of Hoover Dam, a lunch cruise on Lake Mead, VIP seating at “Smokey Robinson‟s production featuring Australia‟s Human Nature – The Ultimate Celebration of Motown”. The performance showcased the distinctive, dynamic harmonies of members Toby Allen, Phil Burton, Andrew Tierney and Michael Tierney. The quartet is known for outstanding concert and Photo by Pete DeWolf, ET3 stage performances. Friday morning’s association business meeting, Commemorative gifts for attendees this year with Col. Brennan T. Byrne, USMC, as he included a Heritage Collection 11-ounce Crystal discusses current issues relating to the Old Fashioned glass with etchings of the T-Bone amphibious force to officers and crewmembers. association logo and the Sailor‟s Prayer: Fair Winds and Following Seas. Page 1 Shipmates & Guests Photo by Dennis Wester Photo by Dennis Wester First row (seated L-R): Pete DeWolf, ET3;George Fox, FT3; Alan Miller, RD3; Leon Stolz, AO3; Dave Henk, GM3; Guest Speaker, Colonel Brennan T. Byrne, USMC; Colonel Frank B. Gregory, U.S. Army, (Ret.); John BALLY’S Las Vegas Groff, EN3; Les Wise, EN3; Homer “Skip” Moore, PN3; and Leo Robbins, CS3. Second row (standing L-R ): Nellis AFB Photo Highlights Honor Guard; Airman First Class Jon The Nellis AFB Honor Guard Ledbetter, USAF; SSgt Rodney Faught, USAF; Dave Bader, JO2; Stan Okin, RM3; LT Ed The mission of the Nellis Honor Guard is to Lubin, (SC); Rick Erisman, RM3; Ron represent the Air Force in ceremonial functions in Robinson, CSSN; Harold Templet, PN2; Ensign Southern Nevada. Frank Jarema; Ensign George F. McClure; John DiPofi, DC3; Sam Portelli. SN; Gary Crossland, RM2; CDR Mark V.V. Nelson, (CO); Rich Kunz, SN: Mike Brost, EN2; Larry Van Der Snick, EN3; Nellis AFB Honor Guard: Airman First Class Jeremy Thrasher, and USAF; Airman First Class Justin Swearingen, USAF. Photo by Pete DeWolf, ET3 Friday evening banquet: The Nellis AFB Honor Guard was impressive presenting colors with military precision. 2 Photo by Rick Erisman, RM3 Guest speaker, Colonel Brennan T. Byrne shares his thoughts on current amphibious force issues. Photo by Pete DeWolf, ET3 Nellis AFB Honor Guard with CDR Mark V.V. Nelson, USN (Ret.) enjoying the evening prior to the banquet dinner, and their presentation of colors. Photo by Dennis Wester Photo above Guest Speaker, Colonel Brennan T. Byrne, USMC, receives recognition plaque from Dave Bader, following his after dinner remarks. Photo below Col. Byrne at business meeting discussing “amphibiosity” with shipmates. Photo by Dennis Wester Representing the U.S. Army, and special guest, Colonel Frank B. Gregory, U.S. Army (Ret.), from Monterey, Calif., shares his thoughts on the reunion, and the pleasure to have had the opportunity to meet 1156 shipmates and spouses. The Colonel was presented with a T-Bone Association watch, on behalf of the association by Dave Bader. Photo by Rick Erisman, RM3 3 Photo by Dennis Wester Photo by Dennis Wester CDR Mark V.V. Nelson, sharing a few of his OH, No memories of the LST 1156 and its officers and crewmembers at the dinner banquet on Sept. 17. It’s a Wolverine (U of Michigan) football helmet, in recognition of another loss to Ohio State University on the gridiron. Ed, a U of M Grad, is on a PR mission for his alma mater since Let‟s do Amazing! learning that Dave Bader touts the OSU Buckeyes six season winning streak in their annual rivalry game. Paparazzi Photo by Dennis Wester What’s in that Bag? LT Ed Lubin, (SC), USNR, (right), presents a surprise gift in a bag to Dave Bader at the dinner Photo by Jean DeWolf banquet. AO3 Leon Stolz (“Brown Shoe Navy” shipmate) and Sherryl Stolz from Victoria, Texas at kick- off reception. 4 Photo by Pete DeWolf, ET3 Wednesday evening. Getting caught up with Photo Steve, Limo Driver everyone at the kick-off reception at BALLY’S. Pete, Jean and Darlene DeWolf arrive at BALLY’S in their limo. Photo by Pete DeWolf, ET3 Harold and Margaret Templet at the dinner banquet on Friday evening. Photo by Pete DeWolf, ET3 Arden Kahlo and Stan Okin, RM3, at kick-off reception Vegas Fun Facts Shipmate Gordon Robinson, YN3, (‟58- ‟62) playing the poker machine at BALLY‟S for the first time won Photo by Jean DeWolf, ET3 $2000 with four aces. John Groff, EN3, Larry VanDerSnick, EN3, and Mike Brost, EN2 in engine room #1 hospitality suite. 5 Photo by Pete DeWolf, ET3 Photo by Pete DeWolf, ET3 John and Barbara DiPofi at the kick-off Sam Portelli, SN, Gary Crossland, RM2, and reception. Jeanne Crossland at the kick-off reception Wednesday evening Photo by Pete DeWolf, ET3 Photo by Jean DeWolf Nancy and “Skip” Moore, PN3 Rick and Donna Erisman enjoy the Wednesday evening reception. Go Navy! Beat Army! 2010 Lapel Pin December 11, 2010 Philadelphia, Pa. 6 Lake Mead and the Desert Princess Awesome Scenery Photo by Jean DeWolf Rich Kunz, SN, Carol and Alan Miller, RD3, in the hospitality suite at BALLY’S. Photo by Jean DeWolf Gordon Robinson, YN3, lower left, and Gary and Jeanne Crossland on the Desert Princess starboard side enjoy the surrounding scenery. Photo by Pete DeWolf, ET3 Enjoying the kick-off reception, and a St. Louis Cardinals win over Cincinnati are Ron and Judy Robinson from Kirkwood, Missouri. 9th LST 1156 Reunion Photo by Jean DeWolf On the Lake Mead luncheon cruise on Thursday Pete DeWolf tells the captain how to execute a turn to starboard. May 16 – 19, 2012 7 Saturday Night in Vegas VIP Seating for Shipmates & Guests At the Imperial Palace Theater with Human Nature. Photo by Pete DeWolf, ET3 Dave Henk, GM3, and Sam Portelli, SN enjoying that Motown sound at the Human Nature live performance. Audience Participation: Las Vegas Style Photo by Jean DeWolf Australia‟s Human Nature – The Ultimate Celebration of Motown” showcased the distinctive, dynamic harmonies of members Toby Allen, Phil Burton, Andrew Tierney and Michael Tierney. Photo by Jean DeWolf Toby, Phil, Michael and Andrew charmed their way through a number of chart toppers with a Phil Burton, took a liking to an audience showmanship that brought the audience to their feet. member from Indiana seated next to Dave Bader T-Bone attendees clapped and sang along to all (lower right). of their favorite songs. The men of Human Nature even hopped right off the stage and waded through the crowd for audience participation Vegas style! Visit Our Website www.tbone1156.com 8 Fiscal Year „12 Keep in Touch! Stay Involved! Follow Our Progress! Support your Association! FY ’12 (6/1/2011 - 5/31/2012) Annual Dues ($25.00) Send to: Photo by Donna Erisman Bill McKnight, CSSN All hands waiting for chow on the mess deck on Membership Chair P.O. Box 818 the Desert Princess during the cruise of Lake Mead. Buckhannon, WV 26201-0818 Checks payable to: USS Terrebonne Parish (LST 1156) Association Est. 2002 USMC Photo by Gordon Robinson, YN3 Judye and Frank Jarema, Donna and Rick Erisman, and Judy and Ron Robinson on their 1775 2010 th way to the Hoover Dam. 235 Birthday th November 10 Judy’s Thought for the Day “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” - Les Brown, Orchestra leader, Arranger, Composer Honor Courage Commitment - Judy Robinson, Associate Member Kirkwood, Missouri 9 th Homer “Skip” Moore, PN3, (‟61-‟63), 8 LST 1156 Reunion Roster Guest(s): Nancy Moore, Fred & Mary Ann Simmons David Henk, GM3, (‟61-‟64), Guest: Nancy Rev. George Fox, FT3, (‟59-‟61), Guest(s): Henk Rev. Dorothy Fox, Associate Member, David Bader, JO2, (‟54-‟56), Guest: Dorothy Johnson, Rob & Linda Rathbone Beverlee Keels, Associate Member Mike Brost , EN2, (‟63-‟67), Guest: Lynn Gordon Robinson, YN3, (‟58-‟62) Brost Colonel (Ret.), Frank B. Gregory, TC, US George McClure, LT(jg) (‟55-‟57), CDR, Army USNR (Ret.) Rick Erisman, RM3 (‟70-‟71), Guest: Guest Speaker: Colonel Brennan T. Byrne, Donna Erisman, Associate Member USMC , & Mrs. Kathy Byrne Mark V.V. Nelson, CDR, CO, (‟70-‟71), Guest: Mary (Meg) Groves Leo Robbins, CS3, (‟54-‟56), Guest(s): Scott & Lorrie Robbins Leslie Wise, EN3, (‟59-‟63), Guest(s): Rachel Wise & Nicole McCoy Gary Crossland, RM2, (‟57-‟59), Guest: Jeanne Crossland, Associate Member Terry Rowe, SK2,