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The Chapel is Dedicated to all who desire a quiet moment for reflection.
If you have a special need or want to inform Shipmates about someone whom we can hold in our thoughts or prayers;

Please contact our Chaplain

For Reflection
Please scroll down and re-read the letter from Kenneth Brown IC2 (1955-59) Or, "Click Here"
This is about the third or fourth time that I have notified the RollingStone that my husband is not dead! William served aboard the Whetstone from  1965  to 1969 at present he is suffering from pulmonary disease and is awaiting a donor lung. you may write him at William H SilverRyder POBOX 184 Centerville MA 02632.  That is located on Cape Cod. The story goes like this a SAILOR named Ryder met a WAVE named Silver. The two of them became one, put the names together as one "SilverRyder".  Ryder thus did not die just became one with the Wave, appropriately marrying on Veterans Day.

If you wish to list him as William H Ryder Jr./ aka Bill SilverRyder., be my guest. Just don't  list him as deceased  right now ...we could use your prayers.. not a burial thanks...We are both totally disabled Vietnam Veterans trying hard to stay alive and like I said I know Bill would love to hear from you all in case you can take a few minutes to drop a line or two. Thanks, and Happy Trails!

For email please contact the Chaplain or Webmaster.
                    Kathleen SilverRyder  
 
I am the daughter of Clark Sanders who is a member of your association and was a machinist's mate aboard your vessel in 1950-1954.  Unfortunately, my dad lost his battle with mesothelioma on June 7, 2003.  As you may be aware,  it is a cancer caused from asbestos exposure with a latency period of decades. 

I am collecting information concerning his work history and exposure to asbestos.  If you have access to any information which might help me, I need it.  Additionally, if, by chance, you have any info on any others from your ship who might have contracted the same disease. 

I appreciate any help you might provide.  I can be reached as follows:

For email please contact the Chaplain or Webmaster.

Joyce Murphy
2161 Palermo Place
North Charleston, SC  29406

843/437-5657
 
 
The Webmaster received a call from Rebecca Laudermilk on July 1, 2003 informing me that John EM2 1961-65 had passed away on May 8th.  It was a massive heart attack.  Apparently, John had several mild attacks some time ago but, this was the final one.  Mrs. Laudermilk expressed a desire to remain a member of the Association.  She may also be reached at 828-659-3329
 
Hi,
I have enjoyed your website. I only wish I had discovered it while my Dad was still alive. His name is Gene E. Gorby. He served on the U.S.S. Whetstone from 1951 - 1954. He passed away June 26th 2003. He had fond memories of serving in the Navy.

Could you include him on your list of deceased members?

Thank-you,
Charlotte Jeys
Daughter
 

To my shipmates:

I have been very blessed in my life. The fond memories of my time served on the Whetstone LSD 27 (1955-59) have been on my mind a lot lately. Those were good old days. I was so happy to have found and/or seen some of you in the last couple years.

I thank you for your prayers and special thought at this most difficult time. I am now facing the most difficult battle of my life. I have Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma (brain cancer). Prayer has always been an important part of my life but now I only ask for God to send me his best warrior angels to help me in this battle. I trust God and know he is with me always. If and when I go on to be with my Saviour, please know that you will not be forgotten and I do hope to see all my friends, my wife, Patty, daughters Jill, Ginger and Jenifer and our 8 grandchildren on the other side.

Thank you again for your thoughts and prayers.

Kenneth L. Brown IC-2 (1955-59)

(Note from the Association: Kenneth passed away on February 16, 2004)  Your continued "Prayers" for Patty, her Daughters and Grandchildren would be greatly appreciated).
 
We have received word that on Wednesday, September 1 one of our members, Robert A. Moen SFM3 (1965-68) passed away.  We ask you to offer your prayers and condolences to his wife Geraldine and his family.  For Additional information please contact the Chaplain or Webmaster.


 

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