U.S.S. Allen M. Sumner DD-692 What's New in this Site

16 May 2012 - Added our Chaplain, Bobby Moore, Bible passages for the week.

14 May 2012 - Our shipmate Jerry Gimbert has a new online address as shown on the Crew's E-mail Page.

13 May 2012 - The Supreme Court has ruled and the new slate of Officers for 2012-2013 may now take office!

2 May 2012 - Don Hayden sent in a few more images from the 2012 Reunion, 173 to be exact !!

11 May 2012 - We are running a bit behind in posting the 2012 Officer voting results.  Never saw so many "hanging chads" since the 2000 election!

10 May 2012 - Began writing the history of our 2012 Reunion in Norfolk with photos by Bernie & Vickie Armstrong.  Greg Vigle has added another letter to his Dad's collection.  Received the following e-mail requesting help in finding one of our shipmates; "Our high school graduating class (1962) is looking for one of your shipmates, Seaman Apprentice Duane W. Lehmann, along with several other of our 'lost' classmates. We know he lived for a while in New Lebanon NY and possibly then somewhere in Florida. If you have any idea of Duane's whereabouts currently or anytime following his duty with you, we'd appreciate your reply. In anticipation of your help, thank you -- and thank you for serving, H C Davis for Darrow School Class of '62"  You can contact them at howdyd@gmail.com.  Finished Lew Grasso's Photo Collection from the 1953 Korean Deployment.

09 May 2012 - Greg Vigle has added another letter to his Dad's collection.  Added our Chaplain's Message for the week.  Began adding Lew Grasso's Photo Collection, should have it all up in the next few days.

08 May 2012 - Added a new page containing Scotty Kopfstein's Photo Collection that he graciously brought to our Reunion in Norfolk. Many more pictures to come!

07 May 2012 - Added a new page describing the Sumner's Reunion Assistance Fund available to all our former shipmates.

06 May 2012 - The 24th Annual Reunion of the USS Allen M. Sumner is now history.  In the next few weeks we will be adding many updates of our adventures in Norfolk.  Start making your plans now for the 25th Sumner Reunion in 2013 at Colorado Springs, Colorado !!!  Updated the final Sailing List for Reunion 2012.

28 Apr 2012 - Updated the Sailing List for Reunion 2012, it's probably too late to send Joe your Registration so bring it with you to Norfolk.

27 Apr 2012 - Added a photo of the DASH Hangar being readied for installation during the FRAM II Overhaul thanks to Ed Zajkowski.

25 Apr 2012 - Greg Vigle added some Boot Camp items to his Dad's Page.

24 Apr 2012 - Greg Vigle has added another letter to his Dad's collection.

23 Apr 2012 - Greg Vigle sent in the smallest model of the Sumner we have seen! And Greg added several more letters home from his Dad.

22 Apr 2012 - Updated the Sailing List for Reunion 2012, had to remove Doc Boland and his Grandson. Doc fell & screwed up his knee. It's in a brace and he can't travel.

20 Apr 2012 - Greg Vigle has added more images to his Dad's collection.

17 Apr 2012 - Updated the Sailing List for Reunion 2012, I know you are going to be there so send in your Registration IMMEDIATELY........

13 Apr 2012 - Greg Vigle has added another image to his Dad's collection. And on the 16th another one.

12 Apr 2012 - Updated the Sailing List for Reunion 2012, remember this time next month you will have missed the Reunion - Register NOW !!!

10 Apr 2012 - Updated the Sailing List for Reunion 2012, Joe has been sitting by his mailbox 24/7 for your Registration, get it in the mail now !!!!!

07 Apr 2012 - Updated the Sailing List for Reunion 2012, it's only a matter of weeks now until we meet again - get your act in gear !!!

06 Apr 2012 - Added our Chaplain's (Paul Delasco) message for Easter to the Chaplain's Corner.

01 Apr 2012 - SecNav today announced the naming of the next three Arleigh Burke Class destroyers. These vessels will be Flight IV and mount the new High Energy Laser Cannon, the 2,500 mile range SPY-48 Radar and carry two Harrier Jump Jets. They will be built at Federal Shipbuilding in New Jersey. By hull number the ships are to be named USS Thomas R. Brown (DDG-116), USS Edgar D. Surber (DDG-117) and USS Daniel L. Coli (DDG-118). Joe will have tickets for the Christening ceremonies available next month at our Reunion.

29 Mar 2012 - Updated the Sailing List for Reunion 2012, and added a message from the MCPON to the Founder's Corner.

23 Mar 2012 - Updated the Sailing List for Reunion 2012, I don't see your name yet - let's get it in gear !!!

22 Mar 2012 - Updated the Sailing List for Reunion 2012 and added a description of the band to be at the banquet.

20 Mar 2012 - Updated the Sailing List for Reunion 2012, only 44 days to go, get those Registration Forms in to Joe NOW..........

19 Mar 2012 - A note from the Senior Chief; "Our shipmate Joe Drabick (BT3 65-68), a member of American Legion Post #184 of Hudson, NY, was telling his Post members of our reunion assn, and showed them a DVD of last years reunion. He told them of our "Help a Shipmate to Reunion" fund, and they donated $100 to the cause.  A great big "Thank You" to American Legion Post 184, Hudson, NY, and a thank you to Joe Drabick for promoting our cause."

17 Mar 2012 - Updated the Sailing List for Reunion 2012, remember to Keep Off the Grass during our Liberty in Norfolk............

16 Mar 2012 - Updated the Sailing List for Reunion 2012, we are getting close to the big party, send in your Registration TODAY !!

11 Mar 2012 - It is with deep sadness that we learned of the passing of our shipmate, World War II Veteran and Association Member Merlin William "Punk" Fenelon (SM3c 45-46). Thanks to his granddaughter Christen for letting us know. "And when at length her course is run, her work for home and country done, Of all the souls that in her sailed, Let not one life in thee have failed; But hear from heaven our sailor's cry, And grant eternal life on high!" Christen also added a note to our Guestbook.

05 Mar 2012 - Our Chaplain, Paul Delasco, has added this weeks scripture to the Chaplain's Corner.

02 Mar 2012 - It is with deep sadness that we learned of the passing of our shipmate and Vietnam War Veteran Dale Edwin Johnson (FTGC 64-69). Thanks to his daughter Joni for letting us know. "And when at length her course is run, her work for home and country done, Of all the souls that in her sailed, Let not one life in thee have failed; But hear from heaven our sailor's cry, And grant eternal life on high!" Joni also added a note to our Guestbook.

01 Mar 2012 - Updated the Sailing List for Reunion 2012, it's just two more months so help out Joe out and get your Registration in soon !!

20 Feb 2012 - Updated the Sailing List for Reunion 2012, it's not too early to send in your Registration !!

14 Feb 2012 - Added many more images to Harvey "Gene" Brinkley's Photo Collection thanks to his son Skip.   It is with deep sadness that we learned of the passing of our shipmate and former Skipper of the Sumner Charles J. Beers (CDR 56-57). Thanks to Don Brady for letting us know. "And when at length her course is run, her work for home and country done, Of all the souls that in her sailed, Let not one life in thee have failed; But hear from heaven our sailor's cry, And grant eternal life on high!"  Updated the Sailing List for Reunion 2012, hope to see YOU there !!

13 Feb 2012 - It is with deep sadness that we learned of the passing of our shipmate and Vietnam War Veteran Harvey "Gene" Brinkley (EM1 66-67). Thanks to his son Skip for letting us know. "And when at length her course is run, her work for home and country done, Of all the souls that in her sailed, Let not one life in thee have failed; But hear from heaven our sailor's cry, And grant eternal life on high!" In memory of Harvey we have added a new page with the first batch of his photographs thanks again to his son Skip. Many thanks to all the shipmates who forwarded Skip's message on to me, thanks for caring!

11 Feb 2012 - Our shipmate Chuck Kaake (MM2 66-68) has a new online address, see the Crew's E-mail Page.

07 Feb 2012 - It is with deep sadness that we learned of the passing of our shipmate and Vietnam War Veteran Vernon R. Yielding (FTG2 63-65), who passed away December 18, 2011.  Thanks to our Shipmate Robert Duffield for letting us know. "And when at length her course is run, her work for home and country done, Of all the souls that in her sailed, Let not one life in thee have failed; But hear from heaven our sailor's cry, And grant eternal life on high!"

23 Jan 2012 - The Association Registration form for our 24th Annual Reunion will be included in your next Newsletter.  If you would like to get ahead of the game you may print a copy from the link on the Reunion 24 Page under the Registartion Fee section.

22 Jan 2012 - It is with deep sadness that we learned of the passing of our shipmate and Korean War Veteran Vincent F. Rush (LTJG 52-54), who passed away January 18, 2012.  Thanks to his son Paul for letting us know. "And when at length her course is run, her work for home and country done, Of all the souls that in her sailed, Let not one life in thee have failed; But hear from heaven our sailor's cry, And grant eternal life on high!"

19 Jan 2012 - Our Shipmate Ray Day has added his Photographic Memories to our 1960s-1970s multimedia collection.

13 Jan 2012 - Our Aussie buddy Colin Benporath thought you guys may be reading too many comic books and sent us a link to hundreds upon hundreds of old online manuals to help you get ready for the next exams, go to http://www.liberatedmanuals.com/all.mpl

09 Jan 2012 - It is with deep sadness that we learned of the passing of our shipmate, Korean War Veteran and Association Member, Joseph W. Kovac (SN 53-54), who passed away April 20, 2010.  Thanks to Debra Kovac for letting us know. "And when at length her course is run, her work for home and country done, Of all the souls that in her sailed, Let not one life in thee have failed; But hear from heaven our sailor's cry, And grant eternal life on high!"

06 Jan 2012 - Added the guidelines and samples for Machinery Data Plates to our Machinery Views Page thanks to Ed Zajkowski.