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Years Served: 1968-1972…Was gmg3 on Laffey.Remember the hurricane off Hatteras? The day we collided with another ship in the Atlantic on the way to the med? Served in the 52 mount and operated the vds sonar on the fantail. Remember the band playing Lonely Bull as we docked in Spain. Good times!
Years Served: 1962 – 1965…I was on the USS Laffey from 1962 to 1965, then, I left and lived in a small town called Hopewell VA. about 2 hours away from there got married and we hade two kids. I can’t for the life of me remenber anyone’s name. I will tell you more if you can remember me.
Years Served: 1969/1970…I served on board the Laffey 69 and 70. I was in A gang of R division. I was an third class engine man and love to drink and have fun. It was the best two years of my life. EN2 Bob Koenig, Here’s to Dennis Koch MM2 gone but not forgotten.
Years Served: 1962…SERVED WHILE SHE WAS IN DRY DOCK IN PORTSMOUTH VA. IN 1962.
Years Served: 1967…Was assigned to the USS Laffey as a Naval Academy midshipman in the summer of 1967. The experience convinced me that tin-cans was the place to be. My thanks to all the great sailors who helped me learn about the real navy.
Years Served: …Captain F. Julian Becton was my uncle, and I loved him dearly. My mother was Virginia Becton and our home in Memphis was Uncle Julian’s Tennessee Home. One of my most cherished possessions is a signed copy of the Laffey painting, In Harm’s Way. My brother, Julian, and I both have copies. I treasure the memories of him and the experiences he shared with us. We both followed our father and Uncle Julian’s steps into the Navy, and always reached for the stars you guys placed in the sky on those fatefull days on the Laffey. The Admiral led two crews, one on the Aaron Ward and then the Laffey. He loved you all and expressed that many times. May God’s kindest blessings always be with you. Phil Winston
Years Served: June 1968-March 1973…I was transferred from the USS Mullinnix DD-944 to the USS Laffey in 1970. Served aboard the Laffey from late 1970, when it became a reserve trainer out of Alexandria, to March 1973. I was a Sonarman STG2 when I left the Navy in 1973. I have been living in Minnesota ever since. I have been looking for other Sonarmen and Torpedomen who served on the Laffey when I did.
Years Served: 1968-1972…Served on Laffey from Sept 1968 till Nov 31, 1971 as an electrician in R Gang. I certainly learned alot about life while aboard and gained tremendous self confidence which has served me well throughout life so far. EM2/C Ken Rohloff PS…Remember the Tony Balony sandwich hold…Ohm-deo Bubba Tu!!!
Years Served: 2yr…This is to Jim Kennedy, I came aboard the Laffey upon its return from the 67 Med cruise. I later became your stricker an took over the torpedo room after you left. I would like to talk to you . John Hei
Years Served: 2yr…This is to Jim Kennedy, I came aboard the Laffy upon its return from the 67 Med cruise. I later became your stricker an took over the torpedo room after you left. I would like to talk to you . John Hei
Years Served: 1946-1947…Proud to have served on the USS Laffey in the day! Good memories!
Years Served: 1967…I was a TM3 on the 1967 Med. cruise.
Years Served: 6/62-8/64…You will just have to forgive the Laffey Association President for not posting the Association website www.laffey.org. Once again Billy the Boot must cover his butt. Darn 2nd Class RM’s
Years Served: 6/62 to 8/64…Plan on attending another work party in the near future, the Laffey and her crew are always the Best!
Years Served: 1944-1945…Am proud of my crew mates and of the vets now keeping our ship in such good shape. keep up the good job. she deserves it
Years Served: 1960-1962…I send greetings to my Laffey shipmates. My wife of 44 years Mary Ann is dying of cancer and we would appreciate it if you would keep us in your prayers. I have nothing but admiration for my Laffey family and look forward to seeing all of you in the future.
Years Served: 1944-1947…My father Thomas H. Hale, who passed away in 1983 at only 55 from a rare form of cancer was on the Laffey at at the Bekini Bomb Tests after WW II…just wondering if any of you served with him or were friends with him?
Years Served: Early 70’s…I was a signalman second class on the Laffey in the early 70’s. Would like to hear from anyone who remembers me.
Years Served: March 1957-July 1959…Reported aboard the Laffey in March 1957 as Seaman Apprentice and transferred to the USS Wallace L. Lind, DD-703, in July 1959 as a Disbursing Clerk Third. Have visited the Laffey numerous times at Patriot’s Point. She will always be my ship.
Years Served: 1967-1969…Served as a Sonar Technicion and played in the ships band. Have been working as an Emergency Medical Helicopter Pilot in 29 states for many years, and recently retired in the summer of 2009. I have stayed in touch with Dennis Colusci for many years and would like to hear from anyone else. It really doen’t seem that long ago. Feel free to Email or call me at 763-428-8466. Later….