Two attendees were not available for the group photo, Joel Coffman had to leave early so  he could get on an Honor flight to Washington DC. I am sure he enjoyed that trip. Steve Grigg, son of Warren Grigg 43-45 could not stay long enough for the picture or banquet.   John Hankinson Jr., son of John Sr. 43-45, also attended and is shown in the group picture.

During the reunion, Jim Julian announced his "retirement" as "Reunion Chairman" after serving as chairman for 2 1/2 reunions. Bruce Shilling graciously accepted chairmanship of the next reunion (2017) and is tentatively planning on Nashville, TN. As plans progress shipmates will be informed of the plans.

This reunion had 59 total attending and 35 shipmates, which included 2 sons of shipmates.

If you click on the photo it will get enlarged so you can see it better.

LATEST REUNION UPDATE

Shipmates, Here is the latest list of those attending the Norfolk reunion.  I was sorry to find out that Ray Williams will be missing this reunion because of personal issues. This is the very first Hazelwood reunion he has missed. When I spoke to him he said to convey his greetings to everyone and wish you all to have a great reunion.

There are 34 shipmates attending and a total of 57 individuals.

 

Smooth sailing, Jim Julian

 

Richard Adams, 61

Pat Aube, 62-63

George Barket, 44-46

John Bohonovic 63-65

Joel Coffman, 61-62

Dale Crosier, 55-58

K. C. Doyle, 56-58

Richard Ernst, 58-63

John Hankinson, son of John Sr

Russell Harwood, 63-64

Gordon Heath. 56-58

Ken Hughes, 52-54

Henry Johnson. 55-59

Jim Julian. 58-60

Charles Kepner, 56-59

Robert Kevan, 59-62

Louis Kueltzo, 53-55

Albert Landeck, 62-65

Charles Lincourt, 63-65

Ronald Lovejoy, 59

Ted Mariner, 52-56

Lynn McMillan, 55-59

Pat Patton, 62-65

William Rickard, 59-62

Ed Schroeder, 62-64

Richard Shafer, 61-64

Bruce Shilling, 62-64

Nelson Smock, 61-63

Clint Starke, 55-57

William Szturma, 62-63

Walter Voll, 60-64

Terry Young, 62-65

Andrew Zagayko, 62-63

Dan Zakovic, 61-63

REUNION UPDATE - FEB 18, 2015

SAD NEWS: In the last week I received the news of the passing of 2 of our shipmates who served in the 40's. Robert Shoafstall passed away on FEB 16, 2015 and Howell Hedrick passed away on APR 24, 2014.

 

The list below is as of FEB 18, 2015. Several of those on the list are "MAYBE's" and we hope they can make it to the reunion.

 

Richard Adams, 61

Pat Aube, 62-63

George Barket, 44-46

John Bohonovic 63-65

Dale Crosier 55-58

Fred Joe Dees,51-55

K. C. Doyle, 56-58

Richard Ernst, 58-63

John Hankinson, Son on John Sr.

Ken Hughes, 52-54

Henry Johnson. 55-59

Jim Julian. 58-60

Charles Kepner, 56-59

Robert Kevan 59-62

Albert Landeck, 62-65

Ted Mariner, 52-56

Lynn McMillan 55-59

Thad Patton, 62-65

Ed Schroeder, 62-64
Richard Shafer, 61-64

Bruce Shilling, 62-64

Nelson Smock, 61-63

Clint Starke, 55-57

William Szturma, 62-63

Duane Van Tassel, 60-63

Walter Voll, 60-64

Ray Williams 44-46

Ted Winzig, 62-64

Otis Wolfe 43-46

Terry Young, 62-65

Andrew Zagayko, 62-63

Dan Zakovic 61-63

Smooth Sailing, Jim Julian

REUNION UPDATE - JAN 21, 2015

For those shipmates wondering who is planning to attend the reunion here is the list at this time. Several have said maybe but most have said they will be there.

Pat Aube, 62-63

George Barket, 44-46
Fred Joe Dees,51-55
Richard Ernst, 58-63
Ken Hughes, 52-54
Jim Julian. 58-60
Charles Kepner, 56-59
Nelson Smock, 61-63
Clint Starke, 55-57
William Szturma, 62-63
Duane Van Tassel, 60-63
Walter Voll, 60-64
Ted Winzig, 62-64
Richard Zimmerman, 42-45

 Of course we hope to have a lot more attend but there is still time to get  your reservation in.

SAD NEWS - I heard from Otis Wolfe, 43-46, last week. His wife of 67 years passed away early in January. I expressed our condolences and we chatted for a while. Otis is now 90 years old and may not make this reunion. He and Robert Shoafstall were in the number one 5 inch mount when the Kamikaze hit and they bailed out of the mount. One on each side. Robert is not able to make this reunion but I got the two of them to talk together on the phone so they could talk about their times on the Hazelwood.

Smooth sailing, Jim Julian

REUNION UPDATE

It is about 5 months to the reunion in Norfolk, VA (April 26 - 29, 2015) and I hope you are planning to attend. So far I received reservations from 4 shipmates and notices of intention to attend from several others.
Those attending or intending to attend so far are:
George Barket - 40's
Buert Doremus - 50's
Nelson Smock - 60's
Charlie Kepner - 50's
Bill Szturma - 60's
Jim Julian - 50's

For complete information of the reunion look at the previous posts and you will find all the information you need to know.

Norfolk is a great Navy town and I am sure all attending will enjoy the area and the reunion.

Smooth sailing Jim Julian

TAPS

I recently received the following letter:

"Mr. Julian, I want to let you know that my dad Sherwood Bradford passed away this April. Thank you for remembering him with the Hazelwood Reunion notices. He had a good life and passed away peacefully at age 92,
Sincerely, Mark Bradford"

Sherwood served on the Hazelwood 1942-1945 and was in the Engineering Department.

2015 REUNION RESERVATION FORM

2015 HAZELWOOD REUNION - Reservation Form

Shipmate: ____________________________                   Tel: _____________________________

 Name(s) as you wish them to appear on your name tag(s). PLEASE PRINT:

                                                        

                      NAME                      YRS ON DD531          RATE/RANK DEPT

1. _______________________________  ________      _______________      _________

2. _______________________________  ________      _______________      _________

3. _______________________________  ________      _______________      _________

 HOTEL RESERVATIONS: The reunion will be held at the HOLIDAY INN NORFOLK AIRPORT, 1570 N. Military Highway, Norfolk, VA  23502 .YOU MUST MAKE YOUR OWN HOTEL RESERVATIONS.  Call 1-800-HOLIDAY or 757-213-2231 and be sure to tell them you are with the USS HAZELWOOD DD531. The room rate will be $95 per night plus tax (14% + $2 city tax). This rate will be honored 3 days prior and 3 days after our arrival/departure dates. The hotel has free shuttle service to and from the Providence airport.

 SELECT OPTIONS FROM THE LIST BELOW AND SEND A CHECK FOR THE TOTAL

1. HAZELWOOD Cap. One size fits all. Made in USA Pick up at reunion OR

shipping for Addl. $5.00                                              Qty: ______    x $10.00 =        $ _________

 2. BUS TOUR - VA Beach & Aviation Museum & Lunch  included.

MON APR 27 -  9AM- 4PM                                        Qty: ______     x $71.00 =       $ _________

 3. SPIRIT OF NORFOLK  Harbor Cruise w/SUMPTUOUS BUFFET LUNCH
and USS Wisconsin - TUE APR 28 9AM-4PM          Qty: ______     x $91.00 =       $ _________  

 5. NAVAL STATION NORFOLK TOUR & lunch on base and
 COMMEMORATION CEREMONY AT CHAPEL -
WED APR 29 - 9AM - 2PM                                         Qty: ______     x $58.00 =       $ _________

 6. BANQUET-WED APR 29 EVENING -Tip & Tax included

    A. Roasted Sirloin of Beef served with homemade rosemary and peppercorn Au Jus.                                                                                 Qty: ______     x $35.00 =       $ _________

    B.  Chicken Verde - Battered breast of chicken topped with fresh broccoli

and melted mozzarella in white wine lemon butter      Qty: ______     x $35.00 =        $ _________

5. Registration Fee. Covers hospitality room, refreshments, mailing costs and other

necessary costs.                                                                                                              $     30.00

 

                                                                                      TOTAL AMOUNT DUE       $ __________

Make your check payable to JIM JULIAN - REUNION  and mail it to:                                                                           

Jim Julian                                           Questions? – Call:  Tel: 941-276-1217 (cell)                       

318 Salt Creek Dr.
North Port, FL 34287

PLEASE RETURN AS SOON AS YOU ARE ABLE, BUT NOT LATER THAN

MARCH 15, 2015