Coleen's dad is James McMahon, CPO
Hi
Jim,
He served on the Hazelwood for 5
years, starting in 1959. My sister and I have great memories of visiting the
ship, especially when it was “parked” 3 ships out and we had to cross 3 to get
to it. How my mom managed 4 of us little kids on the ships is beyond me! There
are a few names that stick in our minds to this very day – Ensign Harwood, Mr.
Creek, and a sailor named Julian. We always thought that was his first name,
but interesting that it’s your last!! My dad was in 35 years, and on a lot of
ships, but we always considered the Hazelwood as “his” ship, our favorite. He
was Chief Petty Officer, and I know was a navigator at one time, but he was so
many things, not sure if that was his duty on the Hazelwood. I have a bell
from the Hazelwood’s lifeboat mounted outside the door of my house – from when
it was scrapped, I think!Colleen
I plan on calling Chief McMahon one of these days just to reminisce and encourage him to attend the reunion!!
Smooth sailing, Jim Julian
Hello Mr. Julian. My name is Kathryn Brannon (maiden name - Rankin). My grandfather, Elzie Lee Turner of Newberry South Carolina, served proudly on the USS Hazlewood and was present when it was hit by kamikazes. As a child, I could not understand the sacrifice that was made by the Hazlewood crew but will never forget my grandfather's passion for this country and his pride in his fellow shipmates. Did you know him? If so, what was he like back then? I am not very familiar with blogging, so please forgive me if I have posted this in the wrong or an inappropriate place - For some reason, I don't see an email address.
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