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NEWSLETTER Issue # 70 November/December 2010

The Las Vegas Experience

70 + Attendees Enjoy Spectacular City

Las Vegas, Nevada For the eighth LST 1156 Reunion the red carpet 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 stage performances. Commemorative gifts for attendees this year included a Heritage Collection 11-ounce Crystal Old Fashioned glass with etchings of the T-Bone association logo and the Sailor‟s Prayer: Fair Winds and Following Seas.

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

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 honor deceased shipmates was done this year by Dave Henk, GM3, (‟61-“64), and Stan Okin, RM3, (‟55-‟56). The Navy Hymn was sung by CDR Mark V.V. Nelson to honor our deceased shipmates.

Photo by Pete DeWolf, ET3

Friday morning’s association business meeting, with Col. Brennan T. Byrne, USMC, as he discusses current issues relating to the amphibious force to officers and crewmembers.

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 Groff, EN3; Les Wise, EN3; Homer “Skip” Moore, PN3; and Leo Robbins, CS3. Second row (standing L-R ): Nellis AFB Honor Guard; Airman First Class Jon Ledbetter, USAF; SSgt Rodney Faught, USAF; Dave Bader, JO2; Stan Okin, RM3; LT Ed Lubin, (SC); Rick Erisman, RM3; Ron Robinson, CSSN; Harold Templet, PN2; Ensign 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.

Shipmates & Guests


BALLY’S Las Vegas

Photo Highlights

The Nellis AFB Honor Guard

The mission of the Nellis Honor Guard is to represent the Air Force in ceremonial functions in Southern Nevada.


Friday evening banquet: The Nellis AFB Honor Guard was impressive presenting colors with military precision. 2


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.


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

Guest speaker, Colonel Brennan T. Byrne shares his thoughts on current amphibious force issues.


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 Rick Erisman, RM3

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CDR Mark V.V. Nelson, sharing a few of his memories of the LST 1156 and its officers and crewmembers at the dinner banquet on Sept. 17.

Let‟s do Amazing!


What’s in that Bag?

LT Ed Lubin, (SC), USNR, (right), presents a surprise gift in a bag to Dave Bader at the dinner banquet.


OH, No

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 learning that Dave Bader touts the OSU Buckeyes six season winning streak in their annual rivalry game.

Paparazzi

Photo by Jean DeWolf AO3 Leon Stolz (“Brown Shoe Navy” shipmate) and Sherryl Stolz from Victoria, Texas at kick-off reception.

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Vegas Fun Facts Shipmate Gordon Robinson, YN3, (‟58-‟62) playing the poker machine at BALLY‟S for the first time won $2000 with four aces.

Photo Steve, Limo Driver

Pete, Jean and Darlene DeWolf arrive at BALLY’S in their limo.


Arden Kahlo and Stan Okin, RM3, at kick-off reception


Wednesday evening. Getting caught up with everyone at the kick-off reception at BALLY’S.


Harold and Margaret Templet at the dinner banquet on Friday evening.

Photo by Jean DeWolf, ET3

John Groff, EN3, Larry VanDerSnick, EN3, and Mike Brost, EN2 in engine room #1 hospitality suite.

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John and Barbara DiPofi at the kick-off

reception.


Nancy and “Skip” Moore, PN3


Sam Portelli, SN, Gary Crossland, RM2, and Jeanne Crossland at the kick-off reception Wednesday evening

Photo by Jean DeWolf

Rick and Donna Erisman enjoy the Wednesday evening reception.

2010 Lapel Pin

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Go Navy! Beat Army!

December 11, 2010

Philadelphia, Pa.

Lake Mead and the Desert Princess

Awesome Scenery


Gordon Robinson, YN3, lower left, and Gary and Jeanne Crossland on the Desert Princess starboard side enjoy the surrounding scenery.


On the Lake Mead luncheon cruise on Thursday Pete DeWolf tells the captain how to execute a turn to starboard.


Rich Kunz, SN, Carol and Alan Miller, RD3, in the hospitality suite at BALLY’S.


Enjoying the kick-off reception, and a St. Louis Cardinals win over Cincinnati are Ron and Judy Robinson from Kirkwood, Missouri.

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9th LST 1156 Reunion

May 16 – 19, 2012

Saturday Night in Vegas

At the Imperial Palace Theater with Human Nature.

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.

Toby, Phil, Michael and Andrew charmed their way through a number of chart toppers with a showmanship that brought the audience to their feet. T-Bone attendees clapped and sang along to all 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!

VIP Seating for Shipmates & Guests


Dave Henk, GM3, and Sam Portelli, SN enjoying that Motown sound at the Human Nature live performance.

Audience Participation: Las Vegas Style


Phil Burton, took a liking to an audience member from Indiana seated next to Dave Bader (lower right).

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All hands waiting for chow on the mess deck on the Desert Princess during the cruise of Lake Mead.

Photo by Gordon Robinson, YN3 Judye and Frank Jarema, Donna and Rick Erisman, and Judy and Ron Robinson on their way to the Hoover Dam.

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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

- Judy Robinson, Associate Member Kirkwood, Missouri

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:

Bill McKnight, CSSN Membership Chair

P.O. Box 818 Buckhannon, WV 26201-0818

Checks payable to:

USS Terrebonne Parish (LST 1156) Association

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1775 2010

235th Birthday

November 10th

Honor Courage Commitment

8th LST 1156 Reunion Roster David Henk, GM3, (‟61-‟64), Guest: Nancy

Henk David Bader, JO2, (‟54-‟56), Guest:

Beverlee Keels, Associate Member Gordon Robinson, YN3, (‟58-‟62) Colonel (Ret.), Frank B. Gregory, TC, US

Army Rick Erisman, RM3 (‟70-‟71), Guest:

Donna Erisman, Associate Member 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, (‟59-‟62), Guest(s):

Shirley Rowe, Joyce Wilkerson & Doug Weddle

John Kryvanick, ET3, Guest: Liz Kryvanick

Leon Stolz, AO3, (‟60), Guest(s): Sherryl Stolz, David & Sarah Lawson

Harold Templet, PN2, (‟70-‟71), Guest: Margaret Templet

John Wayne Groff, EN3, (‟61-‟64, Guest(s): Judy Groff & John Groff

Ron Robinson, CSSN, (‟58-‟59), Guest: Judy Robinson, Associate Member

Jerry “Buck” Deardorff, EN3,63-‟67), Guest: Sonja Deardorff

John DiPofi, DC3, (’61-’62), Guest(s): Barbara DiPofi, Deanna DiPofi & Karisa Stowell

Rich Kunz, SN, (‟66-‟67) Alan Miller, RD3, (‟63-‟64), Guest: Carol

Miller Larry Van Der Snick, Sr., EN3, (‟62-‟65),

Guest: Lynda Van Der Snick Stan Okin, RM3, (‟55-‟56), Guest: Arden

Kahlo Ed Lubin, LT, (SC), (‟58-‟60) Frank Jarema, ENS, Gunnery Officer (‟59-

‟60), Captain, USNR, (Ret.), Guest: Judye Jarema

Pete DeWolf, ET3, (‟55-‟57), Guest(s): Jean DeWolf & Darlene DeWolf

Sam Portelli, SN, (‟57-‟60)

Homer “Skip” Moore, PN3, (‟61-‟63), Guest(s): Nancy Moore, Fred & Mary Ann Simmons

Rev. George Fox, FT3, (‟59-‟61), Guest(s): Rev. Dorothy Fox, Associate Member, Dorothy Johnson, Rob & Linda Rathbone

Mike Brost, EN2, (‟63-‟67), Guest: Lynn Brost

George McClure, LT(jg) (‟55-‟57), CDR, USNR (Ret.)

Guest Speaker: Colonel Brennan T. Byrne, USMC, & Mrs. Kathy Byrne

Nellis AFB Honor Guard

Men & Women‟s 2010 Reunion Commemorative Caps

The Mighty Hoover Dam: Sept 16, 2010

Photo by Rick, Erisman, RM3

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Benedict Arnold - Traitor

Famous Moments in Early American History

By Barry Sutton, RD3, (’59-’61)

Casey Creek, Ky. As I have mentioned in other articles that from 2002 until 2008 I ran a large tour boat the MV Commander that was certified with the Coast Guard for 250 passengers. The vessels run was on the Hudson River in New York basically from the City of Haverstraw, up to West Point Military Academy where we docked for 30 minutes and then left for Newburgh Bay to Bannerman Island and return to West Point. We usually returned to Haverstraw Marina by 4:30 p.m. in the afternoon. During each and every cruise that new passengers came aboard, one of the crew or me, if they were busy, would do a narration mostly involving history like the Revolution or just interesting spots along the way.

The local schools we take out every year called the MV Commander, "The school house on the Hudson". If I was doing the narration, I would always start of by telling the passengers "If you are a history buff or just enjoy history, you came to the right place”.

Now, as we leave Haverstraw marina in the morning at 10:00 a.m. and I turn the vessel to go north on the river I would tell the passengers to look up on the hill in Haverstraw and notice a large brick complex right up on top of the hill. The name of this complex is Helen Hayes Hospital. In 1780, however, all that was up there were a couple log cabins. The owner of one of these cabins was a fellow named Joshua Smith. Joshua Smith was a Tory and so much so that he allowed Benedict Arnold to meet at his house with a British officer, Major John Andre. Whether Joshua Smith knew the reason for the meeting we don‟t know nor do we know if he was present during the meeting. At the beginning of the War, Benedict Arnold was one of General Washington‟s most trusted officers. General Arnold earned the reputation of being an aggressive officer that won battles. It was when General Arnold was passed over for promotion and also that other officers were taking credit for his accomplishments which started his discontent with the American Army. General Arnold also had some family problems with his wife‟s family. The family members were Tories and their daughter being married to an American was not setting well and causing problems. Probably another reason the General wanted to make a deal with the British. So in 1780, General Benedict Arnold sought and was granted the position as Commander of Fort West Point for the purpose of selling the plans to West Point for money and position. In July1780, General Benedict Arnold rode south from West Point to Haverstraw and went to Joshua Smith‟s home to wait for Major John Andre to arrive which he did, arriving at Haverstraw on the vessel HMS Volture. At the meeting Major Andre received the plans to West Point showing the locations of artillery, power rooms etc., while General Benedict Arnold received 10,000 pounds in silver sterling. After the meeting, General Arnold mounted his horse and rode back up to West Point while Major Andre headed down to the river but when he arrived, the HMS Volture was gone. Some soldiers spotted the British ship and fired a cannon at it causing the crew to pull anchor and leave the area. Major Andre being in enemy territory and no transportation discarded his uniform for civilian clothing and headed to the ferry at Stony Point.

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Major John Andre is captured Taking the ferry across the Hudson to Verplanck Point and obtaining a horse, Major Andre had to go south on the east side of the river to Tarrytown where the British Army were encamped. As he rode into the Tarrytown area he was approached by three soldiers. Believing them to be British soldiers in the dark, he might have even identified himself as a British officer. However after the contact was made, the Major discovered that he had run into three American militia men who arrested him, and then found the plans to West Point while searching him for weapons in his boot. Major Andre was put on trial and was hung three days after his capture. General Benedict Arnold through one of his aides found out that a British officer had been arrested near Tarrytown and knew it had to be Major Andre. General Arnold made a hasty retreat leaving his wife at West Point and headed for Canada. He succeeded in reaching Canada and joined the British Army receiving a General's commission plus 50,000 in gold. When General George Washington found out his friend and General had committed treason, his only comment was "Who can I trust now".

T-Bone Member Builds Model in a Bottle

Clearwater, Fla.

Bill Tillman, T/4, U.S. Army, LST 1156 Associate Member, recently undertook the carving of a stagecoach model which he built from balsa wood inside an eight inch glass bottle, instead of a ship in a bottle.

About 25 different tools were needed during the course of the project and Bill drew figures and pictures before he began carving the stagecoach, people, horses and other objects. He estimates spending 80 hours overall to complete the project. Bill is a member of the Suncoast Wood Carvers of St. Petersburg, Fla. Bill credits his late wife, Mercia, with encouraging him to do something different by putting a carving inside a bottle. As a young boy growing up near Annapolis, Md. in the 1930s, Bill learned how to use certain tools, woods and paints from his father who was a farmer and carpenter.

SOURCE: CHIP-CHATS NEWS

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Veterans Day

November 11

9th LST 1156 Reunion

May 16 – 19, 2012

Happy Thanksgiving

Celebrations!

By Terry Rowe, SK2, (’59-’62)

Dahlonegha, Ga. Here‟s wishing a “Gator” Happy Birthday to the following association members who are celebrating their special day during November or December this year:

November Gary Augustine, LT(jg), ('61-'64), Nov. 29 Jeanne Crossland, Associate Member,

Nov. 3 John DiPofi, DC3, ('61-'62), Nov. 10 Henry Hoggatt, HT1, ('70-'71), Nov. 18 Charles Murphy, RM3, ('55-'57), Nov. 6 Robert Slovey, YN3, („68-'71), Association

Secretary, Nov. 8 December

Gene Bahn, SN, Plankholder, ('52-'53), Dec. 28

Nestor Bendza, Jr., SMSN, ('61-'64), Dec. 31

Thomas “Monty” Billings, Jr., LT(JG), ('67-'70). Dec. 1

Charles Burton, SF3, ('70-'71), Dec. 13 Virginia “Mother Goose” DeFraites,

Associate Member, Dec. 1 Ken Dingman, CSSN, ('54-'56), Dec. 16 John Dobkin, GM3, ('64-'67), Dec. 31 Emerson “Em” Hansell, LT, XO, ('58-'60),

Dec. 4 Robert Hebert, SM3, ('61-'64), Dec. 7 John Kryvanick, ET3, ('55-'56), Dec. 12 Robert D. Miller, CS1, ('65-'67), Dec. 8 Homer Moore, PN3, ('61-'63), Dec. 13 Leo Robbins, CS3, ('55-"56), Dec. 6 William “Will” Robinson, Associate

Member, Dec. 5

63nd Year

Toys for Tots

Help put a smile on the face of a child this upcoming holiday season! The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve‟s Toys for Tots program is now in its 62nd year. Toys for Tots makes Christmas wishes come true for underprivileged children. To participate, drop off a new, unwrapped toy (no holiday gift wrapping, and no stuffed animals) at your local U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Station from now until December 18. Every child deserves a little Christmas and the U.S. Marines are making sure that happens! Last year, 19 million toys from drives throughout the nation were distributed to 7.5 million children.

It’s Worth a Shot!

Every year, 65 million people fall victim to the flu. Of these people, 30,000 of them are hospitalized and 20,000 to 40,000 die each year as a result of complications from the flu. The flu season in the U.S. takes place from November through April, with peak activity between December and early March. What can you do to protect yourself from the flu? Get a flu shot - it‟s that simple! Anyone, any age, anywhere can get the flu. You can help reduce the potential spread of the flu virus by getting a flu shot. Check your local healthcare provider to get a flu shot. Editor‟s Note: Individuals allergic to eggs or other components, or who have had an allergic reaction to the flu shot should consult their healthcare provider before being vaccinated.

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A Holiday Message

The Executive Board of the LST 1156 Association wishes all members and their families good health, happiness and prosperity during this holiday season. Take time to thank the men and women serving in the armed forces who cannot be at home with their loved ones and to remember those we have lost.

Distance Support

A World of Support at Your Fingertips

Probing the Meaning of Fellowship

By Rev. George Fox, FT3, (’59-’61) Pastor, North Flushing Assembly of God

Flushing, N.Y. In Acts 2:42 we read that one of the four things the early church devoted itself to was “fellowship.” Fellowship was a very important part of their reason for meeting together. In was one of their objectives. What a fellowship? We often hear people talking about fellowship. We hear it said that what we need is more fellowship. But our modern ideas of fellowship have become so watered down that the word no longer carries the same meaning it did in the New Testament times. We are not surprised that the early church devoted itself to “the apostles „teaching‟ and also “to prayer.” Apart from the ministry of the Holy Spirit, these are the two most important means of growth, power and effectiveness in the Christian life and this is everywhere evident in the rest of Scriptures. But Luke, the human author of the book of Acts, tells us these early Christians devoted themselves to fellowship. They just didn‟t have fellowship they devoted themselves to it. This means that fellowship was a priority and one of the objectives for gathering together. They made it a priority. Today, however, we often view fellowship as what we do in “fellowship hall.” It‟s the place where we have casual conversations and savor coffee and donuts. This is not bad and can

contribute to fellowship, but it falls far short of fellowship according to biblical standard. Still others who may have become fed up with church seek fellowship through viewing a worship service on television, but this too misses the picture. Give your TV a hug! Joel S. McCraw has suggested that if you are one of those who gets their religion by watching religious broadcasts on the TV, or listening to the gospel via radio, you might want to step up to the set after a service and “Give your TV a great big hug.” Foolish, isn‟t it. The electronic religion of multitudes of people creates emptiness - interpersonal relationships are so desperately needed to keep our faith growing and growing. If you drop off your associations with other Christians and disassociate yourself from them in worship and service, you will run out of spiritual fervor and dedication in a short time. There is no substitute for “going to church and worshipping with others of like precious faith.”

LST 1156 Reunions Build Fellowship

The reunions of the LST 1156 members illustrate warm Christian fellowship. We gather together and share our joys and discouragements. As in early New Testament days we can lean on one another for support. It has been eight years and our fervor has not faded. Rev. George Fox‟s column provides Association members with a single place to learn about spiritual support or request distance support services. He can be contacted by e-mail at [email protected], or by phone at 718.762.7895 or Cell: 917 749 7895.

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My Dad (and hero) standing watch over Air Force One at Port Columbus Airport while the President was visiting Columbus, Ohio..

My Hero

By Arden Palmquist, Middle School Student & Guest Columnist

Delaware, Ohio Almost every child has a "hero" or an "inspiration". This is someone you look up to and admire. I have a couple of heroes, but one that shines the most is my dad, Dennis Palmquist, or as he is known at work, Sergeant Palmquist. He has proudly served 19 years in the United States Air Force. As little as I know, I was just six months old and living in Arizona, when my father was ordered to go to Kuwait in the Middle East to fight in the Gulf War. He served in Kuwait for six hard-working long months. After that he returned back home to Tucson, Arizona where he was stationed at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. At that time, he decided not to re-enlist in the Air Force for my mother and me. After that decision was made, we packed up and moved from Arizona to Delaware, Ohio. He then joined the Air National Guard. He is now with the 121st Refueling Wing at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base at the Rickenbacker International Airport in Columbus, Ohio. Something I love and admire about my Sergeant Palmquist, is that when he is out and about in his

uniform during lunch, people come up to him and say, "Thank you so much for serving our country. Let me pay for your meal." Then they would give him money. One day at lunch with his buddies, two men came up and thanked them for serving our country and paid them a total of $50.00. His buddies had smiles but my dad told them, "I'm proud to do this job because I want to - not to get any special attention or paid." After that he gave the waitress all of the money for a tip. Now that is how to make someone's day! This is just one of the many reasons my Dad is my hero! I love my Dad - Sergeant Palmquist.

Arden Palmquist is an 8th grade student at Dempsey Middle School in Delaware, Ohio. She has an interest in Journalism and Creative Writing, and is on the staff of the student newspaper at school. She also plays Lacrosse with the Delaware (Ohio) Girl’s Lacrosse Club. This is her first published feature story.

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Tony Curtis, SMSN (1925-2010) Actor & Former Sailor

During World War II Tony Curtis, who died on Sept. 29, in Las Vegas served in the Navy aboard the submarine tender U.S.S. Proteus. His ship was present in Tokyo Bay for the formal surrender of Japan aboard the U.S.S. Missouri on Sept. 2, 1945, which he watched through a pair of binoculars. “That was one of the great moments in my life,” he later said. “I can‟t thank the Navy enough, as it was like a mother to me, feeding me and even fixing my teeth,” he also said. “They kept me out of trouble and let me see the world, and when I came home I had the GI Bill and I was able to go to school and study acting - I really can‟t thank them enough.”

PAST REUNION GUEST SPEAKERS

2002-2009

2002 John T. Nawrocki, Captain, USN Commanding Officer USS IWO JIMA (LHD 7) Norfolk, Virginia 2003 C. J. Christ Naval/Military Historian Houma/Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana

2004 Robert M. Zalaskus, Captain, USN Commanding Officer Naval Weapons Station Charleston, South Carolina 2005 Humberto C. Rodriguez, Major, USMCR Acting Inspector-Instructor 4th Reconnaissance, Battalion, I&I San Antonio, Texas

2006 Lee H.C. Little, Captain, USN Commander Training Air Wing SIX NAS Pensacola, Florida 2007 Paul L. Kratochwill, Commander, USN Commanding Officer U.S. Naval Support Center Chicago, Illinois 2009 William W. Crow, Captain, USN Commanding Officer Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek, Virginia

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8th LST 1156 Reunion Program

-PRESENTATION OF COLORS- Nellis AFB Honor Guard

-THE NATIONAL ANTHEM-

CDR Mark V.V. Nelson, USN (Ret.)

-TOLLING OF THE BELL- Stan Okin, RM3

Dave Henk, GM3, Toller of the Bell

-THE NAVY HYMN- CDR Mark V.V. Nelson, USN (Ret.)

-INVOCATION-

Rev. Dorothy Fox, Associate Member

-DINNER FOR OFFICERS, CREW AND GUESTS-

-GUEST SPEAKER- Colonel Brennan T. Byrne, USMC

Colonel Brennan T. Byrne, USMC Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Camp Pendleton, California

-T-BONE ANECDOTES-

Rick Erisman, RM3, Ship’s Historian

-SET THE SPECIAL DETAIL-

September 17, 2010

An 1156 Communications Publication

Published bi-monthly, and is the official publication of the USS Terrebonne Parish (LST 1156) Association.

NEWSLETTER STAFF:

Editor, David Bader, [email protected] Contributing Writers, research and articles written by various Association members & guests.

LST 1156 Association Officers: David Bader, JO2, President

Bill McKnight, CSSN, Vice President Bob Slovey, YN3, Secretary

Nick Gardner, QM3, E-mail Coordinator Rick Erisman, RM3, Historian

Mark Allen: Webmaster - Red Bank Web

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