U.S.S. Haynsworth DD-700 Newsletter Issue # 79 (November Juliet Tango Alpha) April. / May. 2016 (p-1) Official Newsletter for the USS Haynsworth Reunion Committee, President Harvey N. Bailey RD3 1960 to 1962 SHIPMATES, FAMILY, AND FRIENDS OF THE USS HAYNSWORTH DD-700 REUNION COMMITTEE, WELCOME TO THE 2016 REUNION ISSUE OF THE HAYNSWORTH NEWSLETTER. The 2016 REUNION WILL BE HELD IN BRANSON MISSOURI FROM 15 TO 18 SEPTEMBER, AT THE RADDISON-BRANSON HOTEL This year’s HOST and HOSTESS is JACK and SHERRY GROSS, EM3/c 1962 to 1964 The USS HAYNSWORTH REUNION COMMITTEE INVITES ALL OF OUR REGULAR ATTENDEE’S AND EXTENDS A SPECIAL INVITATION TO ALL OF DD-700’s CREW WHO HAVE SELDOM OR NEVER ATTENDED OUR ANNUAL REUNION’s TO JOIN US IN BRANSON FOR A MEMORABLE “HAYNSWORTH FAMILY GET-TOGETHER” TO RENEW OLD AND NEW FRIENDSHIPs. ********************************************************************************** ATTENTION ALL SHIPMATES, FAMILIES, AND FRIENDS of the USS HAYNSWORTH DD-700 The Haynsworth Association has activated a new web-site: www.usshaynsworth.org and invites all to visit it. The website is still under construction on some pages and will be continuously updated in relevant areas such as ‘TAPS’ , E-mail address updates of those who have elected to have their e-addresses posted so that shipmates, families and friends of the crew may communicate with each other. On behalf of the USS Haynsworth Reunion Committee President, Board Members and Officers we extend our deep appreciation to SO2/c Anthony Barnett, 58-61 for his generous offer to be web-master and custodian of the site! BRAVO-ZULU ANTHONY! (Billy) USS Haynsworth Newsletter USS HAYNSWORTH DD-700 NEWSLETTER April/May, 2016 (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 or e-mail 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* (Contact me at: [email protected] for available pictures or, send me your own!) (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 USS Haynsworth Newsletter MAIL BAG April/May 2016. ( page 3) Rec’d March 2 from MM3/c Tom Thompson (54-58), St. Clairsville Ohio. Hi James,-------I want to thank you for the newsletter. I’m sending this check, not sure what I owe for dues. I hope this covers them. If not enough, let me know. If to much, keep it for the Haynsworth. I hope to make the next reunion. I do miss them and the people. I don’t have a lot to say, so again, thank you for what you do. Say Hi to your family. Your Shipmate,-------//S// MM3 Tom Thompson Anchor’s Away! (Ed. Note: Thank you for your kind words Tom. Same to you and your’s.) ************************************************************************************************* Rec’d March 2 from Pauline (Polly) Murphy (RD3/c Thomas Murphy 44-45 [D: 11/14/2002]). James Horn----I didn’t know that Frank Potter, [D: 10/26/2013] had passed. I was going to send Mary (Potter) a note, but have lost the address. If possible, I would appreciate the address. Sincerely, Pauline Murphy (Ed. Note. Consider it done Polly. Thank you for contacting me.) ************************************************************************************************** Rec’d February 19 from Seaman Andrew DeJoy, (52-56), Staten Island, NY. Hi James,-----I am reading the ‘Newsletter- Mail Bag’ and it brought back many memories of the Haynsworth, (DD 700). I was on the Haynsworth from 1952 to 1956. To tell the truth, I was on the Port Lookout the day the ship had the collision, (with the USS Ault DD-698), the Haynsworth got hit on the starboard side. I fell on the deck and the door hit my back. After the collision we went to G.Q. (General Quarters). We then proceeded to Dry Dock at Naval station Yokosuka (Japan). After the Haynsworth was repaired we went on a ‘Round the World Cruise’, ending back to Naval Base Norfolf Virginia. I left the Haynsworth on December 13, 1955. P.S. James, I don’t know how much the dues are, so I am sending this check. I think that should cover it. God Bless the Tin Can Sailors! I have lived on Staten Island for over 55 years. Tell Gordon Wolf (BM2/c) I was with him in 1952. He got out in 1954. There are not many of us left. I am 83 years old. (Ed. Note: Andrew, thanks for the note and sharing your experience on board the Haynsworth. The Association also thanks you for the generous check for dues. Consider the greeting to Gordon as done when he reads this issue.) *************************************************************************************************** Rec’d February 23 from LT Malcolm Kenyon, (69-70), Bellingham, WA. Hi Jim,-----I got the #78 Newsletter today- always a welcome trove of familiar names and memories plus new ‘old’ pictures, welcome gossip and not so welcome ‘TAPS’. Thank you for your stewardship! By dividing your dues receipts in the 3rd Q Financial Report by the number of remitters, I come up with what I hope is an average figure, so please find enclosed my 2016 dues. Thanks for sending a paper copy to us old reprobates- they store better in my archive. R/ Malcolm Kenyon Engineer 1969 (Ed. Note: Thank you Lieutenant for the kind words. I agree that the ‘TAPS’ report is not a welcomed report and it does pain me to maintain this list but in retrospect, it does honor our departed with their memorial. As for the printed copy of the newsletter, there are many that prefer it for the same reason you stated. ) *************************************************************************************************** Rec’d February 23 from Dick and Joanie Shail (Seaman 55-59), LaPorte, IN. Dick and me sure miss going to the reunions. With Dick’s health and also mine, makes it hard to join in on all the fun. We enjoyed seeing the reunion pictures in the newsletter. //s// Dick and Joanie Shail (Ed. Note. We all miss getting back together with you both. We shared many good times in past reunions. Please keep in touch with the crew and looking forward to hearing from you both again.) *************************************************************************************************** Rec’d March 17 from DKSn Robert Trushenski (52-54) Bloomington, MN. Jim,-----Missed paying dues for last year but hope this will cover for last year and this. It’s always a pleasure getting the newsletter. When I get it I read it from cover to cover the day it comes. Keep up the good work. //s// Robert L. Trushenski DKSn (52-54) (Ed. Note: Thanks for the note Robert. It is always good to hear that shipmates like you enjoy reading the Haynsworth Newsletter.) USS Haynsworth Newsletter MAIL BAG April/May 2016 (page 4) Rec’d January 15 from RMSn Marvin Timm (48-49), Cambridge, MN. Jim,-----Here are my dues. Keep up the good work. Enjoy your weather---Here in good old Minnesota we are forecasted to have minus 16 degrees and wind chill od minus 40 degrees Sunday, 17th. Stay warm. //s// Marv *************************************************************************************************** Rec’d March 5 from MM3/c Charles (Chick) Shedwill (56-60), Sauk Village, IL. Hi Jim,-----I’ve been lax on my dues lately. Hope the enclosed check makes up for it. I want to give a shout-out to all the Haynsworth crew especially the circa ‘56’ to ‘60’. Hoping to see you in Branson! //s// Charles (Chick) Shedwill MM3/c (Ed. Note: Good to hear from you Chick. Consider your ‘Shout-Out’ passed on. Looking forward to having you join the crew in Branson.) **************************************************************************************************** Rec’d February 14 from Lorene Davidson (GM3/c John Davidson (51-53), Mexico, MO. {D: 5 February 2016} Dear James,-----Sorry to have to tell you this but my husband passed away at the Missouri Veterans Home on 5, February 2016. I’m sorry we didn’t get to come to the Branson reunion. I hope y’all have a fun time. Branson is a fun place. I know because we have visited there lots of times. Please let everyone know of John’s passing. Sincerely, //s// Lorene Davidson (Ed. Note: Dear Lorene, Speaking for the crew of the Haynsworth, we are sorry to have the news of your husband John’s passing. He will be remembered in our reunions ‘Missing Warrior(s)’ ceremony at our annual banquet.) ***************************************************************************************************** Rec’d October 13 2015 from Leonard and Susan Zeringue and Joe and Cindy Golemi (SK2/c 68-70) Kenner, LA. Jim,-----We are overdue in sending to you and Chris, our sincere appreciation for the wonderful time we all enjoyed with DD-700 shipmates! WHAT A GREAT TIME WE HAD.