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Lost my swiftie Seaman Recruit
Joined: 26 Jul 2004 Posts: 2
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Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2004 7:36 am Post subject: Looking for shipmates of Rd2 Kenneth P West COSTDIV-15 |
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Hello,
I'm looking for former shipmates of Ken's, who can fill in some blanks, for me.
He drowned, at the age of 24, 6/22/69 at SeaFloat Nha Be.He was from Butte MT and had been in the Navy 6 years.
I have a picture of Ken, and 2 other lads, who his sister and I would love to find out who they were, and if they made it home OK!
Thanks to all of you,
Sheryl [/b] _________________ "A man who is good enough to shed his blood for his country is good enough to be given a square deal afterwards. "
~ Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919)
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rbshirley Founder
Joined: 07 May 2004 Posts: 394
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Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2004 2:32 am Post subject: Re: Looking for shipmates of Rd2 Kenneth P West COSTDIV-15 |
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Lost my swiftie wrote: | I'm looking for former shipmates of Ken's,
who can fill in some blanks, for me.
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Sheryl ....
I have posted your request on a Swift Boat discussion group
where sailors that might have knowledge of those in your
picture might be able to provide assistance.
As I am sure you are aware, Swift Boat sailors remember our
fallen shipmates with great passion. We maintain a tribute to
all the "Swifties" that are still on patrol in South East Asia in
the restored Swift Boat located in the Vietnam Unit Memorial
at the Naval Amphibious Base in Coronado, California. Ken's
picture is part of that tribute.
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Lost my swiftie Seaman Recruit
Joined: 26 Jul 2004 Posts: 2
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Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2004 3:38 am Post subject: Looking for shipmates of Rd2 Kenneth P West COSTDIV-15 |
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Thanks so much!!! I have been in touch with Terry Boone, and I will be going to Coronado on what would have been Ken'd 60th birthday 11/04.
You have all been so very kinda, and it has made his sis and I feel, like we are still part of the family.
God Bless you all,
Sheryl |
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Detective Seaman
Joined: 10 Aug 2004 Posts: 151 Location: On the water in Newport Beach, Calif USA
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Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2004 5:42 am Post subject: |
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If theres anything you need while here in California on Nov 4th let me know.My family and I will do everyything we can to make your visit pleasant> I used to live in Coronado, know the city well and might be able to scare up some discounts at lodging etc etc.BTW...An Ex Navy SEAL owns the Parking concession there at the Hotel del Coronado(or he did 5 years ago)..real nice place.
I live about an hour and a half north on Pacific Coast Hwy in Newport Beach,Orange County.Pls feel free to PM me or contact the Admin of this board for both my telephone number and bonifides.
All the Best,
Detective, just another proud American _________________ U.S. CODE, Hostile Nations Act TITLE 50 CHAPTER 40 Sec. 2301. Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Sudan, Syria.(All of them support Terrorism)
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