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by ELT627
Wed Jun 16, 2021 3:54 pm
Forum: Obituaries
Topic: Dr. Shales L. Atkinson MD
Replies: 0
Views: 24625

Dr. Shales L. Atkinson MD

Dr. Atkinson was a plankowner on board the USS JAMES MADISON. He passed away on May 4,. 2021 Obituary for Dr. Schales L. Atkinson Schales Lukie Atkinson was born to James Luke and Ollie Ethel Atkinson in a one room house with no running water or electricity on January 17, 1938. He died May 4, 2021 a...
by ELT627
Wed Sep 11, 2019 5:12 pm
Forum: Reunion Tales
Topic: 2021 REUNION PLANNING
Replies: 0
Views: 26749

2021 REUNION PLANNING

Because Galveston is a popular area, we are still working on dates. We had attempted several dates in March but we run into Spring Break (room rates are 100.00 more) and they also have a big convention taking up other dates we asked for so we are negotiating with the hotels in the area to see what d...
by ELT627
Mon Jul 22, 2019 10:46 pm
Forum: Reunion Tales
Topic: 2021 REUNION PLANNING
Replies: 12
Views: 48031

Re: 2021 REUNION PLANNING

Someone sent an email, asking why we were considering this area. The answer is rather simple. Because of our rules for reunions it must be held someplace Where there is a shipmate who is willing to do the work to put it on. There was only one offer and that was mine to put it on in Houston. Personal...
by ELT627
Sun Jul 21, 2019 6:44 pm
Forum: Reunion Tales
Topic: 2021 REUNION PLANNING
Replies: 12
Views: 48031

Re: 2021 REUNION PLANNING

the Elissa will certainly be on the Itinerary. But she is not wooden hulled, in fact she is a riveted hull. There is also a museum and a video that is shown at the Elissa. As far as Galveston goes we have to concern ourselves with the number of yearly events that they have down there. For instants C...
by ELT627
Fri Jul 19, 2019 2:21 pm
Forum: Reunion Tales
Topic: 2021 REUNION PLANNING
Replies: 12
Views: 48031

Re: 2021 REUNION PLANNING

thanks
by ELT627
Thu Jul 18, 2019 7:01 pm
Forum: Reunion Tales
Topic: 2021 REUNION PLANNING
Replies: 12
Views: 48031

2021 REUNION PLANNING

We are trying to develop some times and location here in the Houston area for the reunion. It is a difficult location because of prices and time. So some questions if you would please consider them and submit your suggestions. What time of year would you like to see the reunion? Keep in mind that Ap...
by ELT627
Tue Jul 21, 2015 4:39 pm
Forum: Reunion Tales
Topic: Reunion 2017: Location Planning
Replies: 22
Views: 96618

Re: Reunion 2017: Location Planning

houston/galveston
san diego
by ELT627
Fri Mar 27, 2015 4:40 pm
Forum: Reunion Tales
Topic: reunion 2015 in Mobile
Replies: 0
Views: 21279

reunion 2015 in Mobile

Today I had a question about the reunion from someone who can only come for a day or two and they wanted to know if that was ok. The answer is Hell yes! We want to see all of our shipmates attend as much as they can and if you can only come for one day, then please do join us. Time is getting short ...
by ELT627
Fri Aug 17, 2012 9:28 pm
Forum: Whatever Happened to...?
Topic: Check out a Madison Shipmate!
Replies: 0
Views: 19186

Check out a Madison Shipmate!

Keep up with his wanderings
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by ELT627
Tue Jun 12, 2012 3:42 pm
Forum: Whatever Happened to...?
Topic: Help build the Madison Sailing List and locate shipmates
Replies: 5
Views: 31286

Help build the Madison Sailing List and locate shipmates

We continue to work hard to build the Madison sailing list so that we can include all who sailed on the Madison as well as have current info for the Reunion association newsletters and notifications. We have come across a Madison list that has these names but no further information. If anyone can fi...
by ELT627
Mon Jan 02, 2012 6:19 pm
Forum: Obituaries
Topic: Bruce C Felt, 627B CO 1977
Replies: 1
Views: 11785

Re: Bruce C Felt, 627B CO 1977

Info from USSVI final patrol page. BRUCE C. FELT Bruce C. Felt passed away on December 27, 2011 in Santa Fe, NM. He was born December 12, 1934 in Los Angeles, CA to Charles & Leona (Williams) Felt. He was a U.S Naval Academy, graduate, Class of '57. He served honorably in the U.S. Navy for 20 ye...
by ELT627
Thu May 26, 2011 1:05 pm
Forum: Reunion Tales
Topic: REUNION SIGN UP THRU JAN 20, 2011
Replies: 7
Views: 44673

Reunion thru May 13

Sorry, I haven't had much free time to post lately. This is the list current to May 13 Joseph R. (Bob) Thompson Gil Raynor Bill Andrea Ronald Binder Jim (Blackie) Blackwelder Daniel Boutwell Roy Bowen Tom Bowser Russ Brentnell Joe Chay Raymond Clise Jane Collins Tim Davis Glenn Deblois Louis Dornett...
by ELT627
Wed Apr 20, 2011 9:08 pm
Forum: Reunion Tales
Topic: REUNION SIGN UP THRU JAN 20, 2011
Replies: 7
Views: 44673

Re: REUNION SIGN UP THRU JAN 20, 2011

Bob has put together a list, trying to compile the reunion signups with the hotel signups. Remember you have to signup for the reunion as well as register at the hotel. There are also some local folks who plan on coming but are not staying at the hotel. Fred Charline Huwe Joseph R. (Bob) Sue Thompso...
by ELT627
Sun Apr 17, 2011 8:37 pm
Forum: Reunion Tales
Topic: 2011 Reunion
Replies: 0
Views: 18418

2011 Reunion

Shipmates, we are trying to facilitate some members coming who are on tight budgets, so we are looking for individuals who might like to share a room and split the cost. If you are in this group, please email Fred and Charline Huwe fchuw at cheqnet.net, Bob Thompson bt281 at gmail.com or myself at g...
by ELT627
Sat Apr 02, 2011 3:54 am
Forum: Obituaries
Topic: Frank Holland went on Eternal Patrol today.
Replies: 1
Views: 10859

Frank Holland went on Eternal Patrol today.

It is with much sadness that I report that Frank Holland, COB when I reported aboard the Madison crossed the bar today. Frank and I had just exchanged emails Wednesday and he had planned on attending our June reunion. He will be missed. Frank Holland, MMCM(SS) Retired of Bellview Fl shoved off on hi...