Passing of VP-4 Vet CAPT William Jerry Fogle, USN (Ret.) VP-4 1962 – 1965

Posted on 18 Jul 2018 by | Comments Off on Passing of VP-4 Vet CAPT William Jerry Fogle, USN (Ret.) VP-4 1962 – 1965

CAPT William Jerry Fogle USN (Ret) who served as a TACCO in VP-4 from 1962 to 1965.

Capt. William Jerry Fogle, U.S. Navy (Ret.) was born October 12, 1936, in Aurora, Missouri. He was the son of Arthur A. and Marjorie Fogle. As he frequently told people, he proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy for 31 years, 8 months and 4 days, and retired as a Captain on March 31, 1989. He Jerry served on the USS Kitty Hawk, USS Coral Sea, and defended our country in Vietnam, where he received numerous medals, including a Bronze Star with Combat V and a Purple Heart. During his career, he was stationed in many places throughout the world, including Okinawa, Hawaii, Iceland, and England. He retired in Portland, Tennessee, and was very active as a community volunteer, and worked with the youth athletic soccer network as a referee for many years. He loved living in Portland and enjoyed his wide many friends in the community.

Jerry is survived by his five sons: Barry Fogle, (and his wife Angie) of Goodlettsville, Tennessee, Brett Fogle (and his wife Debbie) of White House, Tennessee, Eric Fogle of Nashville, Tennessee, Sgt. Lance Fogle (and his wife Sara), currently stationed in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, and LCDR Corey Fogle, USN, (and his wife Katie), currently stationed in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He also is survived by 8 eight grandchildren: Drew, Kara, Niki, Brock, Logan, Bella, Ryder and McClane. He was preceded in death by his wife Sharon many years ago and, more recently, by his wife Maureen.

The family would like to thank the staff at NHC Place, Sumner in Gallatin, Tennessee, who took such wonderful care of Jerry in his final days.

Visitation will be at Austin and Bell Funeral Funeral Home in Hendersonville, Tennessee, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 19, He will receive a Full Honors Military Funeral at the Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, located at 7931 McCrory Lane, Nashville, TN, at 1 p.m. on July 31.

You may view the obituary or offer your Condolences online at www.austinandbell.com. The family has entrusted services to Austin & Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 104 Sanders Ferry Road, Hendersonville, TN. 615-822-4442.

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Passing of V-4 Vet CDR Samuel Bruce Walker USN (Ret) VP-4 1961 – 1963

Posted on 18 Jul 2018 by | Comments Off on Passing of V-4 Vet CDR Samuel Bruce Walker USN (Ret) VP-4 1961 – 1963

Samuel Bruce Walker was born on December 15, 1930, in the town of Andrews, Cherokee County, North Carolina. He was the oldest child of Gerald Benjamin Walker and Margaret Everett Walker, and brother to William Hudson Walker (b.  1933), and Kathryn Louise Walker Scott (b. 1935, d. 1969). He was raised in the Presbyterian Church.

By the time he was five, Sam had decided he wanted to be a minister on Sundays who ran a filling station and garage during the week. Then one day he saw a large, single-engine biplane pass overhead carrying airmail, and the ministry gave way to the flying bug. While building stick-and-tissue flying models, Sam decided at a young age the only way he was going to be able to fly was to join the service, preferably the Navy. At some point, Sam built a crystal set radio which added an interest in electronics to his fascination with aviation.

The family moved to Savannah, Georgia for better work opportunities for Sam’s father, and it was in Savannah that Sam attended elementary through high school, graduating from Savannah High in 1947. It was also in Savannah where Phyllis Epperson, then 14 and visiting family in Savannah, first saw her future husband, then age 16, emerging from a chicken coop after cleaning it.

Sam applied for appointment to the US Naval Academy and was chosen as an alternate. At seventeen, not convinced an appointment would come through, his parents signed for him to enlist. Sam used to tell of getting on the train in Savannah that winter, wearing a light coat that that was fine for Georgia weather, and his shock at getting off the train in an Illinois winter for the last part of his trip to Great Lakes Naval Training Center. Depending on when he told the story, the snow was anywhere from ankle deep to knee deep.

While at Great Lakes, Sam received his appointment and proceeded to Annapolis by way of the Naval Academy Preparatory School at Bainbridge, Maryland. He graduated in the Class of 1952. Sam and Phyllis dated throughout his four years at the Naval Academy, marrying in 1953. USS Coral Sea, Pensacola, Jacksonville (VP-5), Monterey (Naval Postgraduate School), Washington DC, North Island, Okinawa (VP-4), North Island again, Annapolis, Norfolk, and Philadelphia. It was a Navy life. Sam and Phyllis’ son, Scott, was born in 1955, in Jacksonville. Sam’s favorite duty station was Annapolis, where he taught classes and coached the Shields sailing team.

After twenty-two years in the Navy, he retired with the rank of Commander in 1974, and Sam and Phyllis returned to Coronado. Out of the Navy, Sam worked in the computer industry at SAIC and Cubic Corporation. He became a long-time member of the Optimist Club of Coronado and volunteered as a tax preparer on Coronado and at Naval Base San Diego. Sam retired from Cubic in 1995 and he and Phyllis took the opportunity to travel to Hawaii, Alaska, the American Southwest and Pacific Northwest. Sam’s love of airplanes took them to the EAA airshow in Oshkosh several times. In 2000, their son Scott married Nancy Freeman, and in 2005 Sam and Phyllis’ granddaughter Cecelia was born. Phyllis Walker passed away in 2013, and in 2015 Sam moved from Coronado to Evanston, Illinois to be closer to his Son’s family. Sam died on March 31, 2018, after a long illness.

Sam’s family will remember him for his wide-ranging interests, voracious reading, and a rye sense of humor. He is survived by his brother Bill, son Scott, daughter-in-law Nancy, and granddaughter Cecelia. Donations in Sam’s name may be made to Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society through their website.

Visitation was at Greenwood Memorial Park & Mortuary, 4300 Imperial Avenue, San Diego, CA 92113 on April 12, 2018, and the funeral service was at Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Drive San Diego, CA 92122 on April 13, 2018.

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1988 VP-4 Squadron Roster

Posted on 29 Jan 2018 by | Comments Off on 1988 VP-4 Squadron Roster

VP-4 SQUADRON ROSTER FOR 1988

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No,Name,Rank,Photos on Page(s),Position
,Commanding Officers,,,
1,”Bryan, Timothy R.”,CDR,2,C.O. 9 May 1987 – 18 May 1988
2,”Schmidt, Charles R.”,CDR,4,X.O. C.O. 18 May 1988 – 27 Apr 1989
,Officers,,,
1,”Acalin, Steven”,LT,”16, 41″,Crew 4 PPC/MC SAFETY/NATOPS
2,”All, William”,LT,”14, 35, 40″,Crew 3 PPC/MC Admin Legal
3,”Avila, Mark”,LT,28,Crew 10 PPC
4,”Barnette, David”,LCDR,39,Medical
5,”Bolen, Keith”,LTJG,”30, 33, 40″,Crew 11 NC Duty Office Training
6,”Brobst, Ted”,LTJG,”14, 43″,Crew 3 PPC OPS/SCHEDS
7,”Brueck, David”,LCDR,26,Crew 9 TC/MC
8,”Caldwell, Robert”,LTJG,52,Quality Assurance
9,”Cole, Jeffrey”,LTJG,”24, 45″,Crew 8 NC NAV
10,”Corrigan, Dennis”,LCDR,”22, 34″,Crew 7 PPC/MC Admin
11,”Crabtree, Gregory”,LT,”24, 46″,Crew 8 TC/MC AW’s
12,”Currie,Iain”,LT,”12, 36″,Crew 2 PPC/MC Personnel
13,”Denham, Tom”,LCDR,28,Crew 10 PPC/MC
14,Dillenbeck,LT,28,Crew 10 PPC
15,”Donevant, Carlyle”,LTJG,”28, 41″,Crew 10 NP SAFETY/NATOPS
16,”Donoher, Paul”,LT,26,Crew 9 PPC/MC
17,”Dukes, Curtis”,LT,”10, 34, 40″,Crew 1 PPC Admin Legal
18,”Dyer, Daniel”,LTJG,20,Crew 6 NC
19,”Eguchi, David”,LT,”30, 43″,Crew 11 TC OPS/SCHEDS
20,”Evans, Kenneth”,LT,”22, 37″,Crew 7 2P Human Services
21,Fink,LCDR,”14, 43″,Crew 3 TC/MC OPS/SCHEDS
22,”Foldy, Mark”,LTJG,”12, 44″,Crew 2 NC TACTICS
23,”Fox, Sheila”,LT,50,Maintenance Admin
24,”Glaeser, Karl”,LTJG,”12, 37, 95″,Crew 2 TC Public Affairs
25,”Goodwin, Joseph”,LT,10,Crew 1 PPC/MC
26,”Goodwin, Raymond”,LTJG,10,Crew 1 3P
27,”Grace, Alan”,LT,”30, 40″,Crew 11 PPC/MC Training
28,”Hugh, Ernest”,LTJG,”16, 22, 45″,Crew 4 Crew 7 NC COMM/CMS
29,”Humble, Jeffrey”,LT,”22, 26, 45″,Crew 7 Crew 9 PPC/MC COMM/CMS
30,Johnson,LT,24,Crew 8 TC/MC
31,”Keating, Michael”,LT,”28, 44″,Crew 10 TC/MC TACTICS
32,”Keilty, Kevin”,LT,”26, 51, 53″,Crew 9 PPC Maintenance Training Line
33,”Kuenhle, Donald”,LCDR,”20, 50″,Crew 6 PPC/MC Maintenance Admin
34,”Laning, James”,LTJG,”28, 38″,Crew 10 NC PRT/REC
35,”Lauer, Michael”,LT,”20, 40, 44″,Crew 6 TC/MC Training TACTICS
36,”Lawler, Gregory”,LT,”26, 51″,Crew 9 TC/MC Maintenance Training
37,”Lopez, Pete”,LTJG,”10, 54″,Crew1 NC Phase/Corrosion
38,Luhrman,LCDR,16,Crew 4 TC/MC
39,”Makovitch, Victor”,LT,14,Crew 3 TC/MC
40,”McMaken, Glen”,LT,”28, 45″,Crew 10 TC/MC SMO
41,”Merriman, Richard”,LTJG,”16, 38″,Crew 4 3P Sponsor Officer
42,”Moore, Beth Ann”,LT,44,AIO
43,”Mullins, Paul”,LTJG,”18, 45″,Crew 5 NC NAV
44,”Murray, K.P.”,LT,50,Maintenance Admin
45,”Newnham, Joe”,LTJG,”26, 51″,Crew 9 PPC Maintenance Training
46,”Nichols, Jeffrey”,LT,”18, 41″,Crew 5 TC/MC SAFETY/NATOPS
47,”Oakes, Michael”,LT,30,Crew 11 PPC
48,”Olson, Eric”,LTJG,22,Crew 7 NC
49,Ortiz,LT,16,Crew 4 TC
50,”Osborn, Brian”,LTJG,18,Crew 5 3P
51,”Perez, Arnold”,CWO2,,
52,”Perry, Douglas”,LTJG,24,Crew 8 3P
53,”Pierce, Randall”,LT,12,Crew 2 PPC
54,”Platamone, Stephen”,LT,”24, 52″,Crew 8 PPC/MC Quality Assurance
55,”Pytel, Dennis”,LTJG,”26, 40″,Crew 9 NC Training
56,”Reid, Randall”,LTJG,20,Crew 6 3P
57,”Rieck, Dan”,LTJG,”20, 56″,Crew 6 NP Power Plants
58,”Rogers, Michael”,LT,22,Crew 7 TC/MC
59,”Roof, Robert”,LTJG,”14, 43″,Crew 3 NC OPS/SCHEDS
60,”Sanderson, Alfred”,LT,”10, 43, 44″,Crew1 TC OPS/SCHEDS TACTICS
61,”Schulte, Steven”,LT,”18, 41″,Crew 5 PPC/MC SAFETY/NATOPS
62,”Tappan, William”,LTJG,”14, 59″,Crew 3 3P 1st LT
63,”Tarquinio, Thomas”,LT,”20, 51″,Crew 6 PPC/MC Maintenance Training
64,”Tatomer, William”,LTJG,30,Crew 11 3P
65,”Thackaberry, Brian”,LTJG,22,Crew 7 3P
66,”Waldrip, Randall”,LCDR,”18, 41″,Crew 5 PPC/MC SAFETY/NATOPS
67,”Wagner, Wayne”,LCDR,”10, 44″,Crew1 TC/MC TACTICS
68,”Wolf, John”,LTJG,16,Crew 4 PPC
69,”Yates, John”,LCDR,”24, 37″,Crew 8 PPC/MC Human Services
70,”Young, Gregory”,LCDR,”16, 35″,Crew 4 TC Admin
71,”Zumstein, Edward”,LCDR,”13, 40″,Crew 2 PPC/MC Training
,Chiefs,,,
1,”Amerman, James”,AWC,”12, 44″,Crew 2 SS2 TACTICS
2,”Best, John”,ADC,”26, 53″,Crew 9 FE Line
3,”Bomberger, Gary”,AMHC,49,Maintenance Control
4,Bruns,ADC,47, FE’s
5,”Cheyney, David”,ADC,49,Maintenance Control
6,”Fields, Nicholas”,AWC,43,OPS/SCHEDS
7,”Givens, Sammie”,ADC,49,Maintenance Control
8,”Groves, Janet”,AECS,52,Quality Assurance
9,”Harnish, James”,ADCS,”16, 51″,Crew 4 FE
10,”Haynes, Burl”,AMCS,”10, 47″,Crew1 FE FE’s Maintenance Training
11,”Hough, Gilbert”,PCCM,6,Command Master Chief
12,”Lauser, Paul”,AFCM,”26, 47, 49″,Crew 9 FE FE’s Maintenance Control
13,”Mossor, Howard”,AMSC,49,Maintenance Control
14,”Murdoch, Lynn”,AMCS,37,Human Services
15,”Perrett, Robert”,AWC,”26, 46″,Crew 9 SS1 AW’s
16,”Russell, Arthur”,AWC,”14, 46″,Crew 3 SS2 AW’s
17,”Sanchez, Manuel”,ATC,,
18,”Shaw, Gary”,AXC,62,AT’s
19,”Smith, Paula”,YNC,”34, 35″,Admin
20,”Spencer, Standlee”,ATC,51,Maintenance Training
,Enlisted,,,
1,”Agnew, John”,AO2,30,Crew 11 ORD
2,”Albright, Tony”,AN,64,Ordnance
3,”Alston, Kelyn”,AN,53,Line
4,”Amano, Jonathon”,AO2,64,Ordnance
5,”Arbelo, Antonio”,AO2,59,1st LT
6,”Archer, Rusty”,AK2,57,Material
7,”Armstrong, Dennis”,AZ2,49,Maintenance Control
8,”Arnold, Myron”,PR1,58,PR’s/AME’s
9,”Atkinson, Patrick”,AT1,24,Crew 8 IFT
10,”Baldado, Bimanthony”,AN,63,Tool Room
11,”Baldwin, Anthony”,YN2,”34, 35″,Admin
12,”Barkow, Raymond”,AWAN,”10, 46″,Crew1 SS2 AW’s
13,”Barnes, Edwin”,AKAN,,
14,”Baugh, Stephen”,PRAA,58,PR’s/AME’s
15,”Beatty, Russell”,AD1,”28, 47″,Crew 10 FE FE’s
16,”Berry, Elisa”,AME3,59,1st LT
17,Bigham,AW2,28,Crew 10 SS3
18,”Bitzelberger, Michael”,AW2,”14, 46″,Crew 3 SS3 AW’s
19,”Bodnar, Dennis”,AWAN,”30, 46″,Crew 11 SS2 AW’s
20,”Boggs, Robert”,AT2,,
21,”Bomil, Victor”,AN,,
22,”Bomkamp, Robert”,AKAN,,
23,”Bracciodieta, Randy”,AT2,60,AIMD
24,”Branch, Yolanda”,PN3,36,Personnel
25,”Brandau, Dennis”,AW3,”20, 46″,Crew 6 SS2 AW’s
26,”Brazell, Marilyn”,AD1,56,Power Plants
27,”Breha, George”,AMS2,12,Crew 2 FE
28,”Briggs, Robert”,AO2,”12, 64″,Crew 2 ORD Ordnance
29,”Brillman, James”,AMS2,66,Airframes
30,”Brink, John”,AMS3,66,Airframes
31,”Browm, Charles”,NC1,38,Career Counselor
32,”Bromn, Michael”,AZ2,52,Quality Assurance
33,”Brunner, John”,AW3,”12, 46″,Crew 2 SS3 AW’s
34,Buchanan. Charles,AW1,”26, 44, 46″,Crew 9 SS3 TACTICS AW’s
35,”Buckley, Kenneth”,AX1,62,AT’s
36,”Burkett, Brian”,AE2,60,AIMD
37,”Burns, Gregory”,AWAN,,
38,”Bush, Gary”,MSSN,59,1st LT
39,”Camba, Robert”,AE2,61,AIMD
40,”Cameron, Rod”,PN1,36,Personnel
41,”Campbell, Daniel”,AW1,18. 43,Crew 5 SS2 OPS/SCHEDS
42,”Cappella, William”,AD2,56,Power Plants
43,”Carden, Michael”,AMS3,54,Phase/Corrosion
44,”Carr, Susan”,AMS2,54,Phase/Corrosion
45,”Carter, Timothy”,AE3,54,Phase/Corrosion
46,”Cavanaugh, Scott “,AW2,”12, 43″,Crew 2 SS1 OPS/SCHEDS
47,”Chapman, Ray”,AMH2,,
48,”Chapman, Sara”,AMS2,,
49,”Chavez, Daniel”,AME1,45,COMM/CMS
50,”Chepko, James”,MS3,,
51,”Chiado, Rocco”,AO3,”22, 64″,Crew 7 ORD Ordnance
52,”Clark, Bryan”,AW2,”18, 40, 46″,Crew 5 SS1 Training AW’s
53,”Clayton, Craig”,AT1,60,AIMD
54,”Coffee, Paul”,AOAN,”28, 64″,Crew 10 ORD Ordnance
55,”Cook, Neal”,AMS3,,
56,”Cook, Robert”,AT1,10,Crew1 IFT
57,”Corson, Benjamin”,AT1,52,Quality Assurance
58,”Craig, John”,AOAN,”18, 64″,Crew 5 ORD Ordnance
59,”Crook, Thomas”,AE1,14,Crew 3 FE
60,”Cunningham, Michael”,AD3,,
61,”Cusher, Jon”,AWAN,”22, 46″,Crew 7 SS2 AW’s
62,”Cusick, Michael”,ISSA,44,AIO
63,”Davis, Brent”,AMS2,,
64,”Davis, Bruce”,AT1,45,COMM/CMS
65,”Davis, Raymond”,AO3,64,Ordnance
66,”Dean, Mark”,PR3,58,PR’s/AME’s
67,”Despopoulos, Stephen”,AT2,62,AT’s
68,”Dietrich, Bobby”,AME1,58,PR’s/AME’s
69,”Diorio, Hoseph”,MS1,59,1st LT
70,”Downs, Nicole”,ABH1,,
71,”Doyle, Shawn”,AX2,62,AT’s
72,”Duncan, David”,AD1,”22, 47″,Crew 7 FE FE’s
73,”Durante, Kenneth”,AWAN,”18, 46″,Crew 5 SS2 AW’s
74,”Eatmon-Ponciano, Lita”,AO2,59,1st LT
75,”Edgington, Judith”,AKAN,57,Material
76,”Fair, Charles”,AMS2,66,Airframes
77,”Farnick, William”,AOAN,”26, 64″,Crew 9 ORD Ordnance
78,”Feldman, Kenneth”,AWAN,16,Crew 4 SS2
79,”Feuchtwanger, James”,AMEAN,58,PR’s/AME’s
80,”Fidler, Shari”,AZ3,53,Line
81,”Flinn, Brian”,AO2,”10, 41″,Crew1 ORD SAFETY/NATOPS
82,”Foxx, Tsresha”,AZ3,50,Maintenance Admin
83,”Frankiewicz, Edward”,AMS1,,
84,”Friedeck, Daniel”,AMSAN,66,Airframes
85,”Gari, Gilbert”,AN,33,Duty Office
86,”Garrison, Sondra”,MS2,59,1st LT
87,”Gascon, Richard”,AD1,56,Power Plants
88,”Gaydos, William”,AW3,28,Crew 10 SS2
89,”Gonsalves, Anthony”,AO2,16,Crew 4 ORD
90,”Gooden, Angelique”,YNSA,35,Admin
91,”Graham, William”,AO3,,
92,”Grandas, Ronald”,AME3,58,PR’s/AME’s
93,”Graves, John”,AK2,57,Material
94,”Grayum, Ronald”,AW1,”28, 46″,Crew 10 SS1 AW’s
95,”Green, Gail”,PN1,36,Personnel
96,”Griffin, William”,AS1,53,Line
97,”Grizzard, Monica”,PC3,59,1st LT
98,”Gruwell, Denny”,AD1,,
99,”Haleamau, Karl”,AO3,”24, 64″,Crew 8 ORD Ordnance
100,”Hall, William”,AO1,64,Ordnance
101,”Halsell, Johnnie”,AT3,,
102,”Harrell, Sean”,AT2,60,AIMD
103,”Heath, Cecil”,AD1,”20, 47″,Crew 6 FE FE’s
104,”Heck, John”,PR1,58,PR’s/AME’s
105,”Henderson, Paul “,ATAN,60,AIMD
106,”Hermann, Brian”,AMS2,66,Airframes
107,”Hicks, Michael”,AN,33,Duty Office
108,”Hogan, Shaun”,AO2,”20, 64″,Crew 6 ORD Ordnance
109,”Holley, Karen”,AT3,,
110,”Homier, David”,AW2,”16, 41, 46″,SS3 Crew 4 SAFETY/NATOPS AW’s
111,”Horst, James”,PH1,”33, 37, 44, 95″,Duty Office Public Affairs AIO
112,”Hoyer, Melinda”,AZ2,49,Maintenance Control
113,”Hudson, Rock”,AT3,IFT,Crew 3
114,”Hunter, Leonard”,YN2,,
115,Ignacio,AD1,63,Tool Room
116,”Jackson, Duane”,AE1,52,Quality Assurance
117,Jackson,AMS3,66,Airframes
118,”Javier, Samuel”,AD2,54,Phase/Corrosion
119,”Jennings, Kevin”,AN,53,Line
120,”Jensen, Brian”,PRAN,,
121,”Jewell, Kevin”,AW3,20,Crew 6 SS3
122,”Johnson, George”,AN,63,Tool Room
123,”Johnson, Richard”,AW3,”24, 46″,Crew 8 SS2 AW’s
124,”Jones, Cedric”,ATAN,,
125,”Jones, Dana”,YN3,45,SMO
126,”Jones, Richard”,AMS1,66,Airframes
127,”Jordan, Redric”,AWAN,”16, 46″,Crew 4 SS3 AW’s
128,”Kertiss, Kelley”,HN,39,Medical
129,”Kieffer, Michael”,AW2,”22, 43, 46″,Crew 7 SS3 OPS/SCHEDS AW’s
130,”Kinzer, Richard”,AD1,54,Phase/Corrosion
131,”Kirchoff, Christopher”,AW3,16,Crew 4 SS2
132,”Kish, Kevin”,AD1,30,Crew 11 FE
133,”Kissel, Michael”,AMH2,”14, 47″,Crew 3 FE FE’s
134,”Laguitan, Sunity”,AS1,”53, 63″,Line Tool Room
135,Lambdin,AT2,”22, 41″,Crew 7 IFT SAFETY/NATOPS
136,”Lamothe, Eric”,AD1,56,Power Plants
137,”Lance, Lester”,AWAN,”12, 46″,Crew 2 SS2 AW’s
138,”Land, Richard”,AX1,60,AIMD
139,”Laslo, Keith”,AT3,30,Crew 11 IFT
140,”Lawrence, Daniel”,AW3,30,Crew 11 SS3
141,”Ledbetter, Michael”,AT3,60,AIMD
142,”Lee, Creva”,AZ1,50,Maintenance Admin
143,”Lee, Thomas”,AD2,56,Power Plants
144,”Leece, Mark”,IS2,44,AIO
145,”Letsch, Daniel”,AT2,54,Phase/Corrosion
146,”Lewis, Donald”,AD2,54,Phase/Corrosion
147,”Lewis, Roy”,AW2,”10, 43, 46″,Crew1 SS3 OPS/SCHEDS AW’s
148,”Lohnes, Guy”,AT3,60,AIMD
149,”Lopez, Ysela”,AE3,,
150,”Lyons, Brian”,AE2,62,AE’s
151,”Magtanong, Rodrigo”,AD1,52,Quality Assurance
152,”Maham, Russell”,PR1,”41, 45″,SAFETY/NATOPS COMM/CMS
153,”Manley, Doug”,AMH3,66,Airframes
154,”Margetta, Kevin”,AO2,,
155,”Mariage, James”,AWAN,”18, 46″,Crew 5 SS3 AW’s
156,”Martinez, Anthony”,AT3,62,AT’s
157,”Martinez, Carlos”,MS2,59,1st LT
158,”Martinez, Guadalupe”,AMH3,,
159,”Marty, Bradley”,AWAN,”10, 46″,Crew1 SS2 AW’s
160,”Masecar, Brent”,AW2,22,Crew 7 SS3
161,”Mayville, John”,AN,,
162,”McGill, Charles”,AW1,”24, 46″,Crew 8 SS1 AW’s
163,”McLean, Frank”,AMH1,54,Phase/Corrosion
164,”McLean, Mark”,AR,,
165,”McNeil, Marvin”,AMH3,66,Airframes
166,”Melkonian, Michael”,AD2,,
167,”Meraglio, Robert”,AW2,”30, 46″,Crew 11 SS1 AW’s
168,”Miles, Terrence”,AO1,64,Ordnance
169,”Miley, Andrew”,AMS3,,
170,”Mitchell, Tracy”,AX3,62,AT’s
171,”Moore, Jerry”,AX2,”26, 62″,Crew 9 IFT AT’s
172,”Moore, William”,AWAN,”26, 46″,Crew 9 SS2 AW’s
173,”Morgan, Robert”,AT3,62,AT’s
174,”Morrill, James”,AME2,58,PR’s/AME’s
175,”Moses, Issac”,HM3,39,Medical
176,”Moulen, Rita”,AK1,57,Material
177,”Nagel, Stephen”,AD3,”53, 54″,Line Phase/Corrosion
178,”Nast, Bruce”,AME1,”20, 41,47″,Crew 6 FE SAFETY/NATOPS FE’s
179,”Nendze, Joseph”,AN,59,1st LT
180,”Nuemiller, Glenn”,AKAN,57,Material
181,”Newton, Andrew”,AE1,62,AE’s
182,”Newton, Kennetk”,AW1,”16, 41″,Crew 4 SS1 SAFETY/NATOPS
183,”Noles, Janet”,AN,53,Line
184,”Noonan, Ruth”,DK1,34,Admin
185,”Norbeck, Maria”,PN2,36,Personnel
186,”Norquist, Ernie”,PH2,,
187,”Oldenberg, Rodney”,AD1,”22, 52″,Crew 7 FE Quality Assurance
188,”Olson, Gary”,AW1,”10, 46″,Crew1 SS1 AW’s
189,”Orcutt, James”,AT1,62,AT’s
190,”Ortiz, Carmen”,AMH3,61,AIMD
191,”Osborne, Mark”,AT2,62,AT’s
192,”Padilla, Jose”,AN,59,1st LT
193,Pearson,YN2,34,Admin
194,”Pebsworth, Rodney”,AKAN,,
195,”Penfold, David”,AW3,26,Crew 9 SS2
196,”Peralta, Raleigh”,AD3,56,Power Plants
197,”Perez, Benito”,AE1,”10, 47, 62″,Crew1 FE FE’s AE’s
198,”Pierce, Carrie”,YN3,35,Admin
199,”Pineda, Michael”,AD1,”30, 47″,Crew 11 FE FE’s
200,”Plummer, Guy”,AMS1,,
201,”Punciano, Patrick”,AO2,,
202,”Price, James”,ADAN,63,Tool Room
203,”Prince, Robert”,AWAN,”28, 46″,Crew 10 SS3 AW’s
204,”Quiroga, Luis”,AE3,62,AE’s
205,”Radomski, Craig”,AX2,12,Crew 2 IFT
206,”Rawley, Juanita”,AD2,56,Power Plants
207,”Redden, Van”,AT2,60,AIMD
208,”Reeves, Mitchell”,AMS3,54,Phase/Corrosion
209,”Reimer, Dennis”,AT3,28,Crew 10 IFT
210,”Reyes, Noemi”,MS2,59,1st LT
211,Rezek,AN,63,Tool Room
212,”Rice, Ronald”,AW2,”18, 43, 46″,Crew 5 SS3 OPS/SCHEDS AW’s
213,”Richardson, Michael”,AD2,56,Power Plants
214,”Roberson, Darrell”,YNSN,43,OPS/SCHEDS
215,”Rooker, Christopher”,ADAN,,
216,”Rooney, Jon”,AX2,16,Crew 4 IFT
217,”Ross, John”,AZ1,52,Quality Assurance
218,”Rubert, Ryan”,AN,,
219,”Salyer, Jeffrey”,AOAN,64,Ordnance
220,”Santana, John”,AD3,54,Phase/Corrosion
221,”Sattesahn, Kevin”,AN,53,Line
222,”Schifsky, Anne”,AMS2,66,Airframes
223,”Schoellkopf, Steven”,AME2,”28, 47″,Crew 10 FE FE’s
224,”Schultz, Brian”,AN,59,1st LT
225,”Schultz, Rickt”,AW2,”14, 46″,Crew 3 SS1 AW’s
226,”Schultz, Robert”,YNSN,”34, 45″,Admin COMM/CMS
227,”Schumm, Robert”,AT2,18,Crew 5 IFT
228,Scott,AMS1,18,Crew 5 FE
229,”Scott, Harvey”,AW1,”24, 46″,Crew 8 SS3 AW’s
230,”Seeley, Dennis”,ADAN,,
231,”Serrano, Edward”,AE3,,
232,Shoemaker,PR3,58,PR’s/AME’s
233,”Smith, Joel”,AT2,20,Crew 6 IFT
234,”Smith, Wayne”,ADAN,56,Power Plants
235,South,AW3,”28, 46″,Crew 10 SS2 AW’s
236,”Stringer, Timothy”,AE1,12,Crew 2 FE
237,”Struckman, Michael”,AW2,”22, 44, 46″,Crew 7 SS1 TACTICS AW’s
238,”Swaby, Maurice”,AD3,56,Power Plants
239,”Tabieros, Daniel”,AD2,,
240,”Taylor, David”,AN,53,Line
241,”Taylor, Jerry”,AE2,,
242,”Taylor, Robert”,AMH1,”24, 47″,Crew 8 FE FE’s
243,”Thaxton, Darrell”,AD2,,
244,”Thomas, Bennie”,AE1,62,AE’s
245,”Tilliach, Thomas”,AO1,”14, 64″,Crew 3 ORD Ordnance
246,”Tillman, Terry”,AE1,”18, 40, 47″,Crew 5 FE Training FE’s
247,”Tilson, Daniel”,AE1,”16, 47″,Crew 4 FE FE’s
248,”Tran, John”,AE2,,
249,”Tyskewicz, Donald”,MSSN,,
250,”Urquhart, Benjamin”,AMEAN,58,PR’s/AME’s
251,”Van Redden, Erskin”,AT2,,
252,”Vazquez, Wanda”,AE3,,
253,”Velasquez, Richard”,PNSN,36,Personnel
254,”Vella, Charles”,AN,,
255,”Visaya, Jaime”,DK3,34,Admin
256,”Walker, Cheryl”,AN,49,Maintenance Control
257,”Wallace, Orlando”,AMS3,61,AIMD
258,”Walsh, Edward”,AD2,”24, 47″,Crew 8 FE FE’s
259,”Walters, Keith”,AX2,60,AIMD
260,”Weaver, Bonnie”,AK2,57,Material
261,”Weaver, Christopher”,AD3,54,Phase/Corrosion
262,”Weidman, Randall”,PH2,”33, 44″,Duty Office AIO
263,”West, Floyd”,AZ1,49,Maintenance Control
264,”Westling, Carol”,AMS3,54,Phase/Corrosion
265,”White, Charles”,AEAN,54,Phase/Corrosion
266,”Wilkinson, Keith”,PN2,36,Personnel
267,”Williams, Daron”,ADAN,,
268,”Williams, Frederick”,AW2,”20, 46″,Crew 6 SS1 AW’s
269,”Williams, Linda”,AMS1,52,Quality Assurance
270,”Wood, Steven”,AT3,62,AT’s
271,”Wunder, Keith”,AWAN,”14, 46″,Crew 3 SS2 AW’s
272,”Wyman, Jeffrey”,AO3,”53, 64″,Line Ordnance
273,”Yaskovic, Joseph”,AN,53,Line
274,”Zettek, James”,AMH2,”18, 47″,Crew 5 FE FE’s
275,”Zewinski, Christopher”,AN,,
276,”Zorn, Francis”,AW3,”14, 46″,Crew 3 SS3 AW’s
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Reunion photo booth review

Posted on 29 Aug 2017 by | Comments Off on Reunion photo booth review

My wife & I had a great time at the reunion dinner Saturday night. If you enjoyed our photo booth and would not mind sharing your experience with others, please give us a Google review.

 
 
Thanks In Advance,
Mike & Virginia Richardson
VP4 Powerplants Shop 1985-1988

 

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23415 Three Notch Road
Suite 2008-152
240-258-6677
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Passing of VP-4 Vet AE1 Alan K. Harrod VP-4 1981 – 1984

Posted on 18 Aug 2017 by | Comments Off on Passing of VP-4 Vet AE1 Alan K. Harrod VP-4 1981 – 1984

I recently received a note that another VP-4 vet has passed away.  I located the following obituary for AE1 Alan K. Harrod who served in VP-4 from 1981 to 1984 as a Flight Engineer on Crew 1.

 

Alan Kimberly Harrod, a long time resident of Beeville, Texas passed away peacefully on May 2, 2017, at the age of 63, surrounded by family and friends.  He was born in Cherry Point, NC on June 14, 1953, to Ronald Harrod and Joy (Aucoin) Harrod.

Alan graduated from Hoover High school in San Diego CA and served his country in the U.S. Navy as a flight engineer in the field of electrical aviation. He excelled in the field of electronics and mechanics thru out his life and was considered a Jack of all trades and Master of all.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Jennifer (Ramirez) Harrod; daughter Vanessa and Paul Kramer of Vista, CA; grandchildren Westley and Piper Kramer; parents Ronald and Simone Harrod; sisters Roxane and husband Arlo Anderson, Laurie Harrod and Christine Dansereau; Kareen and husband Sameer Bhasin, Sabrina Lee; Grace Vanderhagen, Javier Ramirez and family; the Butchart family and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held on Saturday, May 6, 2017, at St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Beeville, TX, at 3 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Saint Joseph Catholic Church Beeville, Saint Joseph’s Charities, noting “Alan Harrod’s Memorial Fund”.

Arrangements were made by Galloway and Sons Funeral home.

http://www.mysoutex.com/beeville_bee_picayune/obituaries/alan-kimberly-harrod/article_11df57ec-310b-11e7-93f1-af92a0ff5268.html

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Larry Hames
VP-4 1975 – 1978
VP-4 Veterans Assn Database Manager

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Passing of VP-4 Vet AMH3 Darvin E.Taylor VP-4 1962 – 1966

Posted on 08 Aug 2017 by | Comments Off on Passing of VP-4 Vet AMH3 Darvin E.Taylor VP-4 1962 – 1966

Darvin Taylor
(May 16, 1944 – July 24, 2017)

Darvin Edward Taylor, 73, went to be with the Lord in Heaven on Monday, July 24, 2017. He was born in Pierce County and had lived most of his life in Wayne and Long Counties. He was retired from ITT Rayonier in Jesup as a shift supervisor with 39 years of service. A US Navy veteran, he was a member of The Enforcers Motorcycle Club and a devoted, God-fearing family man. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Jesup. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanton and Lois Taylor.

Survivors are his daughter and son-in-law, Leah and Robert Hughes of Ludowici; son, Terry Taylor of Ludowici; step-daughter, Elizabeth Smith of Jesup; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Evelyn Chapman and Barbara and Eddie Dasher of Ludowici; seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be Thursday, July 27 at 1:30 PM at the Howard Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Vann Dempsey officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Georgia Veteran’s Cemetery in Glennville.

Active pallbearers will be Jim Chapman, Russ Mitcham, Lee Mitcham, Jose Fuentes, Ryan Herndon, and Zach Thorn.

Honorary pallbearers will be The Enforcers Motorcycle Club members.

Remembrances are suggested to The Enforcers Club, 32 Spaniel Trail, Swainsboro, GA 30401.

Family and friends may sign the online register at www.howardfuneralga.com

Arrangements are under the direction of Howard Funeral Home of Ludowici.

Darvin worked in Maintenance Control in 1962 and later worked in Airframes.

Guest book available at https://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?CFID=57df097d-dfb7-43bb-9b31-b9a4cecf9a15&CFTOKEN=0&o_id=4311869&fh_id=14679

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Message from the Chair, VP-4 Association Board of Directors.

Posted on 17 Jul 2017 by | Comments Off on Message from the Chair, VP-4 Association Board of Directors.

VP-4 Shipmates
I address you on behalf of the VP-4 Association Board of Directors in regards to the 2017 Association reunion in Washington DC. In planning and preparation for this reunion, we used historical attendance from previous events results from the July 2016 survey, as well as communicating directly with the Board.
We are reaching a critical juncture at this point, not only in the success of this years reunion, but any future reunions, as the smaller number of attendees, will be making decisions for future reunions, and the attendance, as it stands now, will have a great impact on future events. Because of our small committed response, there will be a serious impact on the treasury. Please see if it is not too late for you to include us in your plans. This is where our next and future reunions will be planned/determined.

If you are not registered on the reunion website at https://www.afr-reg.com/VP-42017/ please register soon. For those of you that have registered, I look forward to seeing you in August.

Thank you,
Michael B. Adams
Chair, VP-4 Association Board of Directors

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Passing of VP-4 Vet CDR Earl C. Carpenter USN (Ret) VP-4 1960 – 1962

Posted on 21 May 2017 by | Comments Off on Passing of VP-4 Vet CDR Earl C. Carpenter USN (Ret) VP-4 1960 – 1962
I want to let you and the VP-4 Community know that CDR Earl C. Carpenter passed away on May 19 in Norman, Oklahoma, of natural causes.  He was comfortable and surrounded by family.
Even I remember the early 60’s in Naha when Dad was in VP-4.  It was an important time for him and he treasured it for his entire life.  Dad was on Crew 4 and Crew 7 and served as the Maintenance Officer.  Your recent communications to him provided a reminder of the important work he had done and of the enduring friendships he made.
As a VP-4 Alumni myself thanks for your work keeping the squadron informed.  Please pass this information to those members you feel will be interested.
Thanks.  Carp
John Carpenter, CDR USN (Ret)
carp @ georgetown.edu
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DEATH NOTICE
Earl Chester Carpenter, Jr.
May 7, 1925 – May 19, 2017
Earl C. Carpenter, Jr., 92, of Norman, passed away Friday, May 19, 2017. Memorial Services will be at 10:00 am, Friday, May 26, 2017, at St. John’s Episcopal Church. Services are under the care of Havenbrook Funeral Home.
Published in The Norman Transcript
Havenbrook Funeral Home
Larry Hames
VP-4 1975 – 1978
VP-4 Veterans Assn Database Manager
database@vp4association.com

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Passing of VP-4 Vet LCDR Richard S. Kure USNR (Ret) VP-4 1952 – 1954

Posted on 30 Apr 2017 by | Comments Off on Passing of VP-4 Vet LCDR Richard S. Kure USNR (Ret) VP-4 1952 – 1954
My name is Peter Kure and I am the son of Lieutenant Commander Richard Kure who I believe was in VP4 Squadron.  I was going through his email and I came across this message.
I am sad to report my father himself passed away back on April 30.  He had a renal failure for the last several years and broke a hip in February.  He never quite recovered from that.
In any event, if I can ask you to let the rest of the VP4 group know of his passing I’d appreciate it!  Thanks in advance!
Sincerely,
Peter Kure
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Richard Svend Kure passed away peacefully on April 30, 2017, in Petaluma, CA at the age of 88. He attended Ross Grammar School, Tamalpais High School (’47) and UC Berkeley (’56). He served his country during the Korean War as a Naval Aviator; retiring as Lieutenant Commander. He is survived by his son Peter Kure (Larisa) of San Francisco, CA, daughter Nicole Kure-Hill (David) of Novato, CA, and three grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Depot Hotel Restaurant in Sonoma, CA on June 8, 2017, from 12 PM to 3 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to St Vincent De Paul Society of Marin County. “Four years flying the unfriendly skies of the Western Pacific.”
Published in Marin Independent Journal on May 14, 2017

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Larry Hames
VP-4 1975 – 1978
VP-4 Veterans Assn Database Manager
database@vp4association.com

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Passing of VP-4 Vet AFCM Zane F. Turgeon USN (Ret) VP-4 1957 – 1961

Posted on 24 Mar 2017 by | Comments Off on Passing of VP-4 Vet AFCM Zane F. Turgeon USN (Ret) VP-4 1957 – 1961

 

 

 

 

Zane worked in Power Plants During his tour in VP-4 he advanced from AD1 to ADC.

Zane Francis Turgeon

Birth: Feb. 19, 1929

Death: Dec. 6, 2015

Zane F. Turgeon is the ninth of ten children.

After graduating from high school in 1947, he joined the US Navy, and spent nearly 24 years serving our country. He retired as Master Chief, AFCM in 1970 with many achievements and awards.

He began a second career with Fresno County. After 14 years of employment, he retired as a Supervising Rehabilitation Specialist in 1985.

He was preceded in death by Juanita, his wife of 63 years; his parents and eight of his brothers and sisters.

He is survived by his eight children; 21 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; his sister, Beatrice LeMair, and many nieces and nephews.

A Recitation of the Holy Rosary and a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Helen’s Catholic Church 4870 E. Belmont, Fresno on Monday, December 14, 2015, at 10 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Hinds Hospice.

Published in the Fresno Bee on Dec. 12, 2015

 

 

 

 

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Larry Hames
VP-4 1975 – 1978
VP-4 Veterans Assn Database Manager

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Passing of VP-4 Vet AOC Bill Parris USN (Ret) VP-4 1962 – 1965

Posted on 24 Mar 2017 by | Comments Off on Passing of VP-4 Vet AOC Bill Parris USN (Ret) VP-4 1962 – 1965

Bill was the Ordnanceman in Crew 6 and was in the AO shop while in VP-4. He also served in VP-42 and VP-45.

Bill Parris, age 83, of Ellijay, GA passed away Thursday, March 9, 2017, at his home. Mr. Parris was born on July 7, 1933, in Blue Ridge, GA to the late William Lester Parris and Lillie Davis Parris. He was retired from the United States Navy and was of the Christian faith.

He is survived by his wife, Juanita Sowers Parris of Ellijay, GA; stepdaughters and their husbands, Gale and John Dover of Clarksville, GA, Judy and Maborn Worley of Cornelia, GA, Joan Burch of Ellijay, GA, Melodie Colbert of Blue Ridge, GA, Teresa and Norman Norwood of Blairsville, GA, and Glenda and Danny Crooke of Ellijay, GA; sister, Ruby Sowers of Blue Ridge, GA; nephews, Max Parris and Bill Sowers both of Blue Ridge, GA; 15 Grandchildren, 21 Great-Grandchildren, and 3 Great-Great-Grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Monday, March 13, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. from the Akins Chapel with Norman Norwood and Rev. Ed O’Neal officiating. Music will be by Lori O’Neal. Pallbearers will be Buck Dover, Josh Dover, John Dover, William Lee Parris, Eric Sowers, and Nathan Sowers. Honorary pallbearers will be Nick Savage, David English, Michael Grier, and Terry Davis. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home Monday from 9:00 a.m. until the service hour of 11:00 a.m. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at 12:30 p.m. from the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA with military honors by the United States Navy. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge is in charge of arrangements.

 

 

 

 

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Larry Hames
VP-4 1975 – 1978
VP-4 Veterans Assn Database Manager

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Last of the Orions are leaving Hawaii

Posted on 28 Feb 2017 by | Comments Off on Last of the Orions are leaving Hawaii

As first reported by Hawaii News Now  on Monday, February 27th, 2017, 7:05 pm PST
Original Article with video and pictures posted HERE

Article By Jim Mendoza, Reporter

KALAELOA (HawaiiNewsNow) –
After more than 50 years in Hawaii, a fleet of planes that were once considered workhorses for naval surveillance operations will soon be flown for the final time over the islands.

Starting in 1964, dozens of P-3 Orion aircraft were stationed across Oahu, first at Barbers Point and then at the Kaneohe Marine base.

“It did a number of missions,” said retired Navy flight engineer Doug Gillette. “From anti-submarine warfare, shipping surveillance, sea and air rescue, VIP runs.”

In addition to its surveillance duties, the aircraft also carried weapons. Gillette, for example, spent 24 years flying on the [turboprop] planes, including combat missions over Vietnam and in the first Gulf War.

During the Cold War, P-3’s scoured the oceans for Soviet subs.

“Besides the submarines out of Pearl Harbor and destroyers looking for them, P-3 Orion guys were out there looking for them as well,” said Brad Sekigawa, a historian at the Naval Air Museum Barbers Point.

Despite their storied history, the Navy says it is phasing out Orions for a more modern jet aircraft.

“Parts will be sold to foreign nations that still operate the P-3, and the rest will probably be mothballed and then probably later scrapped,” Sekigawa said.

At their peak, there were about 50 P-3’s stationed in Hawaii. A year ago, 1,000 personnel were attached to Hawaii’s remaining three P-3 squadrons.

The last squadron leaves Thursday[2 Mar 2017], taking 300 sailors and the final four Orion aircraft with it.

“It is sad because when you talk about availability and what it can do, it’s a great airplane,” Gillette said.

“It did its job very well,” Sekigawa added.

After the Navy’s P-3 Orions leave Hawaii for the last time you’ll still be able to see the planes. Two decommissioned P-3s are already on display at Barber’s Point Naval Air museum.

To view more photos of the P-3 Orion fleet on your mobile device, click here.

Copyright 2017 Hawaii News Now. All rights reserved.

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Passing of VP-4 Vet ADC William O. Tuite USN (Ret) VP-4 1978 – 1982

Posted on 25 Feb 2017 by | Comments Off on Passing of VP-4 Vet ADC William O. Tuite USN (Ret) VP-4 1978 – 1982

Bill served in VP-4 from 1978 to 1982 flying as a Flight Engineer.

TUITE, William Oliver, of Hackensack, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2016, at the age of 69 years. He served his country in the United States Navy for 20 years and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He then went on to work for General Electric Company in Italy, France, Lynn Massachusetts and White Plains, NY as an engineer. He was a parishioner of Holy Trinity R. C. Church and a lifetime member of the American Legion. Beloved husband of Carla M. (nee Viola). Loving father of Michele Brown and her husband Tommy of Jacksonville and David Osimo and his wife Laia of Barcelona, Spain. Cherished grandfather of Kristin, Justin, Theti, Fiamma, Ona and Maria. Dearest brother of the late Thomas Tuite. The funeral on Saturday, December 31st [2016], at 9:15 AM from the G. Thomas Gentile Funeral Home, 397 Union Street, Hackensack. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM, at Holy Trinity R.C. Church, 34 Maple Avenue, Hackensack with cremation following at Cedar Lawn Crematory. The family will receive friends on Friday evening from 7 – 9 PM. The family prefers in lieu of flowers that you honor his memory with a memorial donation to the John Theu-rer Cancer Center, 92 Second Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601. To send condolences, directions, or further information visit www.gentilefuneralservice.com
Published in The Record on Dec. 29, 2016
– See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/northjersey/obituary.aspx?n=William-Oliver-TUITE&pid=183245702#sthash.vPV4wvhE.dpuf

 

 

 

 

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Larry Hames
VP-4 1975 – 1978
VP-4 Veterans Assn Database Manager

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Passing of VP-4 Vet YN2 Leland R. Glasscock VP-4 1982 – 1985

Posted on 23 Nov 2016 by | Comments Off on Passing of VP-4 Vet YN2 Leland R. Glasscock VP-4 1982 – 1985

glasscock-leland-r-2 YN2 Leland R. Glasscock VP-4 1982 – 1985

Leland Randall Glasscock of Mountain View, Missouri was born November 28, 1962 in Catania, Italy and went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, November 22, 2016, at his home in Mountain View. He was the son of Leland Rosco and Ruby Christine (Mullenax) Glasscock, who precede him in death.

He was united in marriage to Thresa Ann Moores on May 8, 1985, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Two children were born to this union, Leland Andrew and Christine Lynn.

He is survived by his wife, Thresa Ann; one son, Leland Andrew Glasscock and wife, Chelsea, of Mountain View; one daughter, Christine Lynn Kimbrough and husband, Cody, of Birch Tree, Missouri; one brother, Steve Glasscock of Washington; and one grandson, Remington Duke Kimbrough, on the way.

Leland grew up in Alabama, where he entered service in the U.S. Navy in 1982. After serving his country for five years, he was honorably discharged having received the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with two Bronze Stars.

Leland was a Boy Scout Leader for his son’s troop and was a member of the Masonic Lodge #637. He was currently the manager of RNR Tire Express in West Plains, Missouri. He loved just about anything that had to do with the outdoors including golfing, camping, and woodworking.

A visitation will be held on Friday, November 25, 2016 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View. Masonic funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Memorials may be made Masonic Lodge #637. Condolences may be expressed at www.yarbermortuary.com.

http://www.yarbermortuary.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1880557

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Passing of VP-4 Vet AEC Emmette R. Zimmerman Jr. VP-4 1979 – 1981

Posted on 15 Nov 2016 by | Comments Off on Passing of VP-4 Vet AEC Emmette R. Zimmerman Jr. VP-4 1979 – 1981

zimmerman-emmetteEmmette Zimmerman Jr. was an AE1 Flight Engineer flying with Crew 8 during the 1979 – 1980 VP-4 deployment.

Emmette Ray Zimmerman, Jr. (Zeke), age 73, passed away November 11, 2016. He was born on July 2, 1943 to Emmette R. Zimmerman Sr. and Mary B. Zimmerman in Salisbury, NC. He was raised in North Carolina. He graduated from James A. Gray High School in 1960. He served in the U. S. Navy from 1960-1987. He was ranked as an E7, received the National Defense Medal, Good Conduct Medal and Vietnam Service Medal.

He was married to his wife of 35 years on April 25, 1981. He enjoyed participation in good times and fishing.

Emmette Ray Zimmerman, Jr. is preceded in death by: his father, Emmette Ray Zimmerman, Sr.; mother, Mary Mina Zimmerman; sister, Judy Z. Byerly. He is survived by: his wife, Felicitas Frago Zimmerman; siblings, Brenda Z. Leonard, Sherry Zimmerman, Debbie Z. Tant, Ronald Zimmerman and Benny Zimmerman; grandchildren, Jacqueline, Alexandra and Scott. He is also survived by his pets Keisha and Nache Zimmerman.

Visitation will be held from 6:00-9:00PM, Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at Seaside Funeral Home Chapel. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:30AM, Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at Seaside Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Coastal Bend Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

http://www.seasidefuneral.com/obituaries/Emmette-Ray-Zimmerman-4872674951/#!/TributeWall

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Patrol Squadron FOUR Returns from Aloha Deployment

Posted on 03 Nov 2016 by | Comments Off on Patrol Squadron FOUR Returns from Aloha Deployment

WHIDBEY ISLAND, Washington – The first wave of “Skinny” Dragons from Patrol Squadron (VP) 4 returned home Thursday, Sept. 1 from a demanding, yet highly successful trisite deployment.

For the first time since 1964, that return home was not made to Hawaii, but instead to Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island.

In the midst of deployment, the Skinny Dragons executed a permanent duty station change (PDSC) from Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii to Whidbey Island, Wash., with many families moving in advance of the squadron’s return. Despite the challenges that come with executing a move, VP-4 personnel committed each day to ensuring that their last P-3C Orion deployment was a resounding success.

The VP-4 “P-3 Sundown” or “Aloha Deployment” as it became known, involved the Skinny Dragons operating out of 12 different countries in three vastly diverse areas of responsibility (AORs). In fact, on June 13 VP-4 launched six P-3C aircraft from five different detachment sites to six different missions within 24 hours.

According to Cmdr. Christopher Smith, VP-4’s commanding officer, the commitment from aircrew, maintenance and support personnel were astounding throughout the entire deployment.

“The Skinny Dragons are finishing a very successful deployment that saw us deployed to several locations around the world. This deployment was a significant milestone for our squadron as 2016 marks 50 years of flying the P-3C Orion for Patrol Squadron 4,” remarked Smith. “This summer was a great opportunity to honor the fine heritage of our squadron and the history of the mighty P-3C Orion.”

Those already in Whidbey Island eagerly await the arrival of the rest of their squadron who will trickle home in waves over the next two weeks.

Smith commented that it is certainly bittersweet to leave the island paradise of Oahu, but the Skinny Dragons are excited for the move to the Pacific Northwest and are enthusiastic to join Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing (CPRW) 10. In addition, he added that the local community and sponsors from CPRW- 10 have been instrumental and the PDSC undoubtedly would not have been possible without their help.

“VP-4 is extremely excited to join the Whidbey Team and we have been welcomed with open arms at every step of our transition,” expressed Smith. “The local community, on and off base, has been aware of our arrival for over a year and has continuously worked to make our transition a seamless one. I am overwhelmed with the support we have been given and I am very grateful.”

The next step for VP-4 is a transition from the P-3C Orion to the P-8A Poseidon. As the first of the three Hawaii-based Orion squadrons to transition, VP-4 is focused on a successful integration into CPRW-10 and continues their standard of excellence in maritime aviation throughout the transition.

The Skinny Dragons will begin the first portion of P-8A training in October with the “Pro’s Nest” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 30, the U.S. Navy’s Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS), who will provide a detachment of personnel to NAS Whidbey Island. After the New Year, VP-4 personnel will travel to the FRS in Jacksonville, Florida to complete the rest of their training.

Thankful for the support of CPRW-10 and the Whidbey Island community, VP-4 looks forward to bringing the Aloha spirit to the Pacific Northwest and their next chapter in maritime aviation.
By LTJG Matthew Johnston, VP-4 Public Affairs

Original  article with images is located here:  http://www.maritimepatrolassociation.org/documents/newsletter/2016/MPA_Newsletter_2016_4.pdf

 

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Help bring back rating titles

Posted on 13 Oct 2016 by | Comments Off on Help bring back rating titles

Hello shipmates!

As you may be aware the SECNAV has ordered the removal of all of then 91 enlisted ratings titles. This means that sailors will no longer be identified by their job title, say, Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Joe Sailor, effective immediately. Instead, that would be Petty Officer 1st Class Joe Sailor.

Sailors past and present have longstanding and deep love of the titles that have defined their Navy lives. All of these now belong to the history books, but you can do something to help possibly change that.

Follow this link to sign a White House petition that asks the President to restore or at least comment on this horrible plan: https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/restore-traditional-navy-rating-specialty-titles-disestablished-9292016 

Please share this with every sailor you know and help push the petition 100,000 votes before October 31st 2016.

Links to articles about the new rule from SECNAV:

And finally I think personally think this plan would have been much better in the long run: https://www.navytimes.com/articles/the-navy-had-a-plan-to-change-rating-titles-heres-what-might-have-been

 

Thanks for taking the time to read this, share this, and for signing the petition.
GO NAVY!!

Aviation Ordnanceman Third Class Chad Derrington

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Passing of VP-4 Vet AWCM Donald C. Hoosier USN (Ret) VP-4 1973 – 1976

Posted on 03 Oct 2016 by | Comments Off on Passing of VP-4 Vet AWCM Donald C. Hoosier USN (Ret) VP-4 1973 – 1976

hoosier-donald-c-2Donald Carl Hoosier, 71, passed away April 24, 2016, in San Jose, California. Don was born in Ohio and went to first and second grades in Sterling, moving to Tucson, Arizona, where he was raised. After high school graduation the family moved back to Ohio. Shortly afterward he enlisted in the Navy to pursue his interest in technology.

A U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War, Don retired as a master chief petty officer after proudly serving twenty-two years. His Navy career took him around the world, including the Philippines, Vietnam, Korea, Japan, Diego Garcia, Adak, Alaska and Hawaii. In his civilian life he was a systems engineer, avid gardener, 10k race runner, indoor arena football fan (San Jose Sabercats), and loved spending time with his grandchildren.

Surviving are daughters, Donnalyn (Craig) Zarzeczny and two grandchildren, and Jessica Hoosier, of San Jose, California; his mother, Ruth Hoosier of Sterling; a brother, Tom (Kathy) Hoosier of Anchorage, Alaska; and his former spouse, Linda Hoosier of San Jose, California.

He was preceded in death by his father, Carl Hoosier.

Private burial service will be in San Joaquin National Cemetery.

Published in the Daily Record.

 

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VP-4 Vets meetup at the US Navy Seabee Museum

Posted on 30 Sep 2016 by | Comments Off on VP-4 Vets meetup at the US Navy Seabee Museum
VP-4 Vets meet at Naval Base Ventura County

Photo of L to R
John W. Betts CWO4 (USN Ret.) VP-4 1960-61
Harlan R. Rentfrow AWCM (USN Ret.) VP-4 1958-60 & 1962-64
Stephen A. Andruszkewicz AX-1 VP-4 1961-63
Capt. Chris D. Janke C.O. Naval Base Ventura County, CA VP-4 2003-04
Mrs. Mary Rentfrow ETC (USN Ret.)
William K. Bracken AWCM (USN Ret.) VP-4 1960-62 & 1969-74

Some VP-4 vets got together for an informal meeting 17 Sept. 2016 at the US Navy Seabee Museum, Port Hueneme, CA located just outside the Main Gate of US Naval Base Ventura County, CA

A brief but enjoyable meeting, swapped a few sea stories and most importantly established a connection with Capt. Janke.

Submitted by:
Steve “Andy” Andruszkewicz
VP-4 1961-63

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Passing of VP-4 Vet AD1 John J. W. Honaker USN (Ret) VP-4 1961 – 1963

Posted on 30 Sep 2016 by | Comments Off on Passing of VP-4 Vet AD1 John J. W. Honaker USN (Ret) VP-4 1961 – 1963

honaker-john-3John J. Honaker served with VP-31, VP-4 (05/1961-12/1963) on the Line Crew and in Power Plants, Commander, Seventh FLeeT (COM7THFLT) Det “A”, VP-40 (P5M), VR-51 (1970-1972) at NAS Glenview, Illinois, VR-54 (1973-1975) at NAS New Orleans, Louisiana, NAS Glenview, Illinois (1975-1980) as an instructor (C118B Flight Simulator), VR-46 (1980-1982)at NAS Atlanta, Georgia and retired 08/1982 as AD1.

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John J. W. Honaker, 74, Green Bay, died unexpectedly Tuesday, September 27, 2016. He was born on August 28, 1942, in Winchester Center, CT to Marshall Vanmeter and Elizabeth (Bement) Honaker.

Following graduation from Oliver Wolcott Technical School, John enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served his country for 22 years and retired in 1982 with the rank of Petty Officer 1st Class. John served for four years in Vietnam and received two Purple Hearts. He survived both a plane and a helicopter crash. John visited 135 countries and had been around the world four times, including trips to both the North and South Poles.

On January 8, 1983, John was united in marriage to Mary Elizabeth Hindmon in the chapel at Dobbins Air Force Base in Marietta, GA. After his military career, he worked in industrial maintenance until his retirement in 2004. John and Mary Elizabeth moved to Green Bay in 2004. He was very active in the Disabled Veterans Chapter 3. John served as past Commander and past District Commander. He was an ordained Minister and served as Chapter 3 and Wisconsin State Chapter Chaplain. John was a member of the Desert Vets, Vietnam Veterans Association, the Trench Rats, and served in the D.A.V. Honor Guard.

John is survived by his wife, Mary Elizabeth; son, John Joseph Wesley Honaker II; two stepsons, Alvin Leroy “Skip” Davis Jr., and Alan (D.J.) Davis; five grandchildren, Ashley Honaker, John Joseph Honaker III, Danielle Davis, Brianna (Mack) Koebach, and Tyler Davis; two great-grandchildren, Rylie and Harper; brother, Allen David Honaker; two sisters, Roberta Singleton and Susan Ruth Honaker, aka Sr. St. Paul Augustine; other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Friends may call at Blaney Funeral Home, 1521 Shawano Ave., from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Friends may also call from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, followed by the Funeral Service at 11 a.m. with Rev. Gerry Mathisen officiating. Burial with full Military Honors will be in Fort Howard Memorial Park. To send online condolences, please go to www.BlaneyFuneralHome.com.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in John’s name to benefit the D.A.V. Honor Guard.

Published in Green Bay Press-Gazette from Sept. 28 to Sept. 30, 2016

http://www.blaneyfuneralhome.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=3906951&fh_id=13215

 

Photos are from obituary, 1962 VP-4 Cruise Book and 2015 VP-4 Reunion.
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Larry Hames
VP-4 1975 – 1978
VP-4 Veterans Assn Database Manager
database@vp4association.com

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