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Name: Edward Wallace From: Oregon E-mail: wallace3235@comcast.net	I am looking for Dave Cookston. He was aboard the BG with us in Bakini. He sent me an email concerning his cancer (skin & Prostate) He was seeking info/help comcerning the condition he has. The email address he used was no good. I am trying to contact him. Does anyone have a valid email address or phone number   Added: March 9, 2010

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Name: Lestrer Maudlin From: Norwalk, Iowa E-mail: jmaudlin@msn.com

Good morning! We have lots of sunshine and the snow is melting, melting, melting, and that is a good thing. Wanted to remind you about making your reservations for the New Mexico reunion, time is passing by quickly. And want to send you an address for Ken and Rose Ronjoin PO Box 518, Hurricane, UT 84737-0578. Ken has been going through some health issues recently, a knee replacement, some problems with his back, and also his cancer has returned, otherwise they are doing fine. Keep them in your prayers and thoughts, and say hey to them. Their email: RONJOIN@aol.com. Thank you. Enjoy the sunshine and the spring about to approach. We are off to Florida next week for 10 days to watch our granddaughter play softball for the Simpson College team, she is a senior already. Sure have enjoyed watching ther perform, as her home is not Iowa, it is Washington State, but we have had her in Iowa for four years and it has been a joy. Take care. Love, Les and Janet   Added: March 5, 2010

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Name: Lester L. Maudlin From: Norwalk, IA E-mail: jmaudlin@msn.com

Hello Shipmates and Righthanders: There all of a sudden are some alarming emails and phone calls from the mid 50's sailors, that were involved with "Operation HardCastle", many with cancer, heart problems and children born with defects and other health issues. The Govenment is ignoring this service time for these men, if any of you have information or contacts with VA, please get back to me ASAP. You may also want to get on the NARS website, google this site, and I think you might find some interesting things available and hopefully answer some questions. I have been in contact with Peg Fowler, her husband Billie Fowler was on the BG at that time, and had lung cancer, one lung was removed, and finally the govenment did provide compensation, but Billie passed away over a year ago, and Peggy no longer receives monies, she was told she makes to much money. But she gave me this person to contact, and hopefully if you get in touch with him, he can give you names of people closer to where you live to help you out, and keep your fingers crossed. Anyway here is the address: BC Gibbard, Regional Service Center Manager of VA Affairs, PO 1437, St. Petersburg, FL. 33731. These people are swamped but this does not give the government the right to deny any of you that deserves some help money wise and health wise from the VA. Hopefully in the next newsletter we will have more information for all of you. We are trying to do what we can, but our hands are tied, because this is so hush-hush. Just as the Agent Orange thing while the BG was in Vietnam. We are trying to work on that issue as well. Thank you, Les and Janet   Added: February 22, 2010

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Name: Lester Maudlin From: Norwalk, IA E-mail: jmaudlin@msn.com

Hello friends, Well, we are going for the record snowfall, in 1911 they had 72 inches of snow for the winter, right now we are 61.9 inches of snow, expecting 5 to9 inches tonight, and hopefully no more thru the end of this long long month. It has been very tiring and frustrating for the Iowa folks. But keep saying Spring is around the corner. Wanted to pass on some news about our good shipmate Jake Chakov and his beautiful wife, Becky. She has been sick, and was taken to hospital and discovered kidney failure, was there for a long time, and is now on dialysis, and back home recovering. It has been a tough go for them, so enclosing their address so you can kindly send them a card. Jake is a 40's guy and met Becky later in life and they are always a joy at the Navy reunions. Their address: Jake & Becky Chakov, 8636 Cranberry CT NE, Bemidji, MN 69154-0074. Keep Becky in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you, Les and Janet   Added: February 20, 2010

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Name: robert toothill From: Port Charlotte, Fl. E-mail: robbob_29@yahoo.com	Dear Friends, So sorry to hear of Herb Brown's passing. I served with Herb from 1952-1954.He and I were very close at the time.My prayers are with his family. Sincerely, Bob Toothill   Added: February 18, 2010

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Name: George Ashley - ET3 From: San Francisco E-mail: geoley@att.net	Hi Shipmates; I'm very sadden to hear that Herb Brown has passed away. Herb and I were shipmates on the BG, I from 09/51 to 03/55 and Herb from about that same time. The circle grows ever smaller.   Added: February 8, 2010

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Name: Lester L. Maudlin From: Norwalk, Iowa E-mail: jmaudlin@msn.com

Good morning shipmates and righthanders Another shipmate has passed away this past week. Herbert B. Brown, SR. from PA. He and his wife Jeannette had just recently moved into Assisted Living apartments. Jeanette is suffering from early Altzimers, and it was becoming apparent that Herb could not longer give her the efficient care that she needed. Herb had heart problems and many other health issues and had been in and out of the hospital over the past few months. They had attended many reunions in the past, and Herb was our resident pastor for many of the reunions at the banquets and business meetings. Just a wonderful, caring, kind man, and always a joy to be around. He truly enjoyed life and the people around him. He retired as a minister, and then decided he would preach in smaller churches throughout the area where they lived. Herb was on board the USS Belle Grove LSD2 from 05/51 to 08/54, his rank EM2 Please keep your thoughts and prayers for this wonderful man and his family. Thank you, Janet and Les Maudlin   Added: February 7, 2010

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Name: Marie Lopez	As another reunion rolls around, our hearts go out to those members we have lost. Sincerely, Marie Lopez   Added: February 1, 2010

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Name: Marie Lopez	Mike and Sharon Wallace, look forward to seeing you in July!   Added: February 1, 2010

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Name: Lester L. Maudlin From: Norwalk, IA E-mail: jmaudlin@msn.com

Just received phone call from Freida White, her husband, James L. White passed away Thursday, January 28, 2009, from complications with gall bladder and toxins, he was in the hospital receiving care at the time. Jim was on board the BG from 02/58 to 12/60, as was his late brother, Charles. His services will be Friday, the 5th in Modeston, with burial at the National Veteran's Cemtery. Their address: Mrs. James White, 2904 Laramie Dr., Modesto, CA 95355-4182. Thank you, Les and Janet   Added: January 31, 2010

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