Since I have been working on updating the mailing and email list, I have received a number of notices of shipmates that have passed away. Some are recent whereas some are several years old. Even though we will make note of passing at our reunion, I am posting the list here for you information.
Almgren, David - 2009
Ashland, Cecil - Unknown
Bevilacqua - 2007
Boomgarden, Ed - 2004
Bowen, Braxton - 2008
Cashion, John - 2007
Chapman, Cliff - 2009
Craigo, Tom - 2009
Czajka, Edward - 2009
Depew, Clifford - 1992
Kniering, Roger - 1998
Locke, Chet - 2009
Partridge, Bill - 2009
Saxerud, Kenneth - 2006
Sowney, John - 2008
Spencer, 2008
Thomas, Gene - 2009
If anyone wants additional information regarding these shipmates contact me by leaving a comment on this blog or email me at dd531reunion@earthlink.net .
Smooth Sailing, Jim Julian
