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This page is dedicated to the crew members and their mates who we have recently lost. The Officers and members of the USS MAHAN ASSOCIATION offers their deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of these former shipmates and our friends. "MAY GOD BE WITH ALL OF YOU".

'The Passing of a Warrior'

Today one of our brothers
has gone on to the far side of the wall
There he walks again among his friends
his honored kin and comrades

Tonight there is a hole in my heart
I ache for the loss of my brother
though I rejoice in his rejoining
on the far side of the wall

Tonight a calm soul
and a dignified friend
has found his peace at last
on the far side of the wall

Tonight my long passed brothers
welcome one of our own
whole and smiling again
to the far side of the wall

Tonight there will be tears
a remembrance of him here
fond stories and hard grief
but not on the far side of the wall

Tonight our lives turn a shade darker

We are all made to see a little starker
but only for us, this pain falls
on this side of the wall

Tonight there's a welcoming
tonight there is healing
tonight my warrior brother
went to the far side of the wall

Another brother falls, and we are all diminished.

God Speed. Drive on my Brother.

THE WATERY GRAVE OF THE UNKNOWN SAILOR

No cross marks the grave where now we lie,
What happened is known but to us.
You asked and we gave our lives to protect our land,
From the world’s greatest curse.
Your ships now proudly ride the sea,
‘Tis your tribute to our endeavor’.
We ask no day of the year to mourn us.
We ask you just to remember.
No Flanders Field where poppies blow,
No gleaming crosses row on row,
No unnamed tomb for all to see, and
Pause, and wonder who we might be.
‘Tis the grave of our choice,
Where now we lie.
And view ye mortals passing by,
Steaming busily on changing wave.
Go quietly now, you’re o’er our graves
Remember, remember those who rest in watery graves.

By J.T.B.

To Those Who Have Gone Before Me

(To those who have gone before me,

those who went with me,

and those who have gone and shall go after me)

I knew you not

But You Are My Brother

We never met

And yet, you're close to me

You heard the call

And placed your life in harm’s way

You went "over there"

And paid the highest price

How great a charge

For you to take upon your back

That other men

May live as free

What gallant and more noble cause

Than that you saw it fit

To think to give your life

To see me free

My gratitude for you

Grows ever strong

You were the lead for me

I also heard the call

I went "over there"

And saw you there

You walked with me

And I with you

I saw you fall

And never rise again

I saw you walk away

And many didn't care

That you would think to give your life

So they may live as free

But it's OK, you didn't mind

Giving yourself for them as well

It was my Honor to have served

With such a one as you

You live within my heart

For ever, ever more

You are "over there"

You heard the call

You live and fight

You've taken up the cause

You lay your life out on the field

Where death is near and all too real

For you too believe it is worth while

That those you love should live as free

I know you are there

And know the struggle for your cause

The price of freedom isn't free

It's paid with blood and lives like yours

Be safe and hurry back

I pray that God will keep you in His hand

And know that deep within my heart

There is a place carved out for you

Because from now on, forever more

YOU ARE MY BROTHER

And You, You who

Live and Fight and Die beside my Brother,

YOU ARE MY SISTER.

Servando Pardo - Oct. 2005

USN 1971 - 1974

The following named crew members are known to have died, although they were not Association members, they were shipmates and they will still be missed and remembered:

Leonard M. Peters, BT1-----------------13 June 2001, served in USS MAHAN DLG-11 as a Plankowner.

Jerry Hamel,

William John Burke, EM2---------------27 August 2009, served in USS MAHAN DLG-11 as a Plankowner.

George Thelka, EM2-------------------29 May 2006, served in USS MAHAN DLG-11 as a Plankowner.

Robert Foster, FC striker----------------29 April 1993, served in USS MAHAN DD-364 April 1942 - December 7 1944.

William J. Peberty, FT1------------------11 May 1994, served in USS MAHAN DLG-11 as a Plankowner.

James Allen Stark, Jr., HM3-------------22 April 1995, served in USS MAHAN DDG-42 1990 to 1992.

Jerry Angstead, RD1------------- 28 September 2002, served in USS MAHAN DLG-11 to 1970.

David M. Mouser, QM3----------------28 December, 2002, served in USS Mahan DDG-72 1999-2002.

Roy Mihalic DS3---------------------------------April 12, 1998 in Rochester, MI served on USS Mahan DLG-11.

Edward Henry Peter, F1/c-------------1 November1996, served in USS MAHAN DD-364 1941-December 7, 1944.

CDR Lanny King -------------------14 December 1995, served in USS MAHAN DDG-42 1981-1983.

Richard D. Brown, SF2------------------June 9 1995, Plank Owner in USS Mahan DLG-11.

Howard, MMFN------------------------1983, crushed by a large wave enroute to the Mediterranean in USS MAHAN DDG-42.

Newell Reese Wheeler, EM2------------------early 1980s, Plank Owner in USS Mahan DLG-11.

Jim Lucas, GMSN--------------------------1975 while scuba diving in the Virgin Islands, served in USS MAHAN DLG-11.

Antonelli, MMCS------------------1970, Plank Owner in USS Mahan DLG-11.

Gilbert E. Gleichner Jr. SN-----------May 31, 1970, serving in USS Mahan DLG-11, struck by a car in Yokosuka, Japan.

Peter O. Holcomb, BTFN----------------------Accidentally while steam cleaning a stack during the 1965-66 WestPac cruise.

Vercil Goins DSSN-----------------------------February 1964, served on USS Mahan DLG-11, murdered by a shipmate while on watch in Subic Bay, Phillippines.

Ron Anthony, RD3-----------------Retired OSC, died of cancer, served in USS MAHAN DLG-11 1965-1966.

James C. Ogorek, ETC ---------------Unknown, served in USS MAHAN DLG-11 as a plankowner.

Paul Cecil Hendricks, SN 1/c---------------June 4, 1997, served in USS MAHAN DD-364 April 21, 1944-December 7, 1944.

James Hal Rushing, FC 2/c------------------June 18, 1979, served in USS MAHAN DD-364 1942- December 7, 1944.

Robert L. Arrington, GM1---------------January 23, 2007, served in USS MAHAN DLG-11.

Robert J. Patmythes, MM2--------------February 29, 2008, served in USS MAHAN DLG-11 as a plankowner 1960-1963.

Louis A. Couch, FN----------------January, 1967, served in USS MAHAN DD-364 ? - December 7, 1944.

2010

Captain Jeff Sweet, USN (Ret) has the very sad duty to report to the USS MAHAN ASSOCIATION that we have lost the following shipmates and Associate members.

Michael G. Fleming, SN1/c----------------January 20, 2010, served in USS MAHAN DD-364 April 21, 1944 to December 7, 1944.

Jack C. Page, FN1/c------------------------February 26, 2010, served in USS MAHAN DD-364 October 5, 1942 to December 7, 1944.

Bruce "Dukes" White, BM2---------------May 1, 2010, served in USS MAHAN DDG-42 1977 to 1981.

A. O. Watts, SC1----------------------------May 8, 2010, served in USS MAHAN DD-364 September 15, 1942 to December 7, 1944.

2009

Captain Jeff Sweet, USN (Ret) has the very sad duty to report to the USS MAHAN ASSOCIATION that we have lost the following shipmates and Associate members.

Willard Fellows, PNCM-----------------April 20,2009, served in USS MAHAN DLG-11 August 1960-February 1963, plankowner.

Billy L. Fyffe, CY-------------------April 23, 2009,served in USS MAHAN DD-364 September 17, 1943-December 7, 1944.

Captain Frank G. Edwards---------------June 9, 2009, served in USS MAHAN DD-364 March 1941 to September 1942.

William Gilliland, GMGC--------------------October 5, 2009, served in USS MAHAN DLG-11.

Margarito G. Gamboa, SN1/c------------November 17, 2009, served in USS MAHAN DD-364 April 21, 1944 to December 7, 1944.

Eugene V. Petoletti, SFC---------------April 12, 2009, served in USS MAHAN DD-364 April 1941 to June 1944.

Dennis R. Schneider, MSC--------------December 21, 2009, served in USS MAHAN DDG-42 1978-1981.

2008

Captain Jeff Sweet, USN (Ret) has the very sad duty to report to the USS MAHAN ASSOCIATION that we have lost the following shipmates and Associate members.

Lorena Revell------------------------January 6, 2008, Wife of CSC William Revell, served in USS MAHAN DLG-11 April 1060 to June 1963.

Beverly Sweet------------------April 2, 2008, wife of CAPT. Jeff Sweet, Association President, who served in USS MAHAN DDG-42 1992 - 1993.

Arthur L. Jackson, RDM2--------------May 21, 2008, served in USS MAHAN DD-364 May 24, 1944 to December 7, 1944.

Jake Josey, MM2---------------June 1, 2008, served in USS MAHAN DD-364 March 1941 to April 1942.

Stanley L. Ulrich, CS3---------------June 29, 2008, served in USS MAHAN DLG-11 April 1960 to June 1962.

Harry Jay Williams, QM2-----------August 4, 2008, served in USS MAHAN DD-364 April 1943 to December 7 1944.

Kay Miller-------------------August 24, 2008, widow of Robert B. Miller, Jr., served in USS MAHAN DD-364.

Jack "Smitty" Smith, MM3----------------September 4, 2008, served in USS MAHAN DLG-11 July 1960-November 1963.

James Mullen, GM2--------------December 15, 2008, served in USS MAHAN DD-364 May 1940 to May 1944.

2007

Captain Jeff Sweet, USN (Ret) has the very sad duty to report to the USS MAHAN ASSOCIATION that we have lost the following shipmates and Associate members.

Thomas C. Kyger, ETN2-----------------Date Unknown, served in USS MAHAN DDG-42 December 1974 to June 1979.

Renee Campbell------------------February 25, 2007, widow of CAPT "Scottie" Campbell DD-364.

Jean Permatteo----------------March 30, 2007, wife of Joseph Permatteo, served in USS MAHAN DD-364.

Dorothy Ekeland Nybro------------May 25, 2007, widow of Ralph Nybro, served in USS MAHAN DD-364.

Estes I. Jones CSC----------------May 30, 2007, served in USS MAHAN DLG-11 March 1961 to April 1966.

LT Donald R. Bertrand---------------August 22, 2007, served in USS MAHAN DD-364 December 1941 to December 1943.

Lewis Bertussi, Coxswain---------------October 26, 2007, served in USS MAHAN DD-364 October 1941 to October 1943.

George Ivan Johnson TM3---------------November 7, 2007, served in USS MAHAN DD-364 May 25 1943 to December 7 1944.

CAPT Thomas B. Elsworth------------------December 16, 2007, served in USS MAHAN DLG-11 May 1968 -March 1970 as CIC/Operations Officer.

2006

Captain Jeff Sweet, USN (Ret) has the very sad duty to report to the USS MAHAN ASSOCIATION that we have lost the following shipmates and Associate members.

LCDR Walter Czerwonka----------------January 6, 2006, served in USS MAHAN DLG-11 May 1960 to October 1962, drew the first ship's motto and logo.

Evert W. Verneman, IC2------------------February 25, 2006, served in USS MAHAN DDG-42 August 1977 to November 1980.

Elmer L. Hensarling,SN1/c---------------March 2, 2006, served in USS MAHAN DD-364 April 21 1944 to December 7 1944.

Walter Harvey Ward, GM2----------------April 13, 2006, served in USS MAHAN DD-364 June 1939 to August 1940.

Joseph M. Knight, FN 1/c-----------------April 14, 2006, served in USS MAHAN DD-364 December 12 1943 to December 7 1944.

Gene Merrill, SM3-----------------------May 2, 2006, served in USS Mahan DD-364 August 17 1942 to December 7 1944.

LT Curtis P. Schulze------------------May 29, 2006, served in USS Mahan DD-364 December 1941 to July 1944.

George Thelke, EM2------------------May 29, 2006, served in USS MAHAN DLG-11 March 1960 to March 1964.

Autrey Z. Partain, TM3----------------August 26, 2006, served in USS MAHAN DD-364 May 8 1943 to December 7 1944.

LLoyd Frahm, MM3---------------August 29, 2006, served in USS MAHAN DD-364 May 8 1943 to December 7 1944.

Bradley M. Reed, Jr., BT1--------------September 3, 2006, served in USS MAHAN DDG-42 July 1983 to April 1985.

Christopher Stapleton SM1---------------October 30, 2006, served in USS MAHAN DD-364 December 1941 to June 1942.

Mary Joy Petersen------------------- unknown. Associate member of DD-364.

Bertie Weidersphan-------------------Unknown. Associate member of DD-364.

2005

Captain Jeff Sweet, USN (Ret) has the very sad duty to report to the USS MAHAN ASSOCIATION that we have lost the following shipmates and Associate members.

Louise Biondo-------------------- February 21, 2005. Associate member of DD-364.

Franklin E. Carr, PhM2-------------------------9 March 2005, served in USS MAHAN DD-364 December 1943-June 1944.

James M. Wright, SC3------------------------16 March, 2005, served in USS MAHAN DD-364 June 1 1942 to December 7 1944.

Ben Benderson, SoM2-------------------------1 May 2005, served in USS MAHAN DD-364 April 1942-April 1943.

James H. Craig, CMM-------------------------20 May 2005, served in USS MAHAN DD-364 October 4, 1940-7 December, 1944.

William M. Cuddy, RM1-----------------------6 September 2005, served in USS MAHAN DD-364 December 2 1941 to 7 December 1944.

James M. Washburn, GM2------------------14 September 2005, served in USS MAHAN DD-364 May 13 1941 to 7 December 1944.

Richard A. Fay, SN1/c-------------------October 12, 2005, served in USS MAHAN DD-364 April 21,1944 to December 7, 1944.

CAPT WILLIAM BUSIK----------------------16 October 2005, served as Commanding Officer in USS MAHAN DLG-11 August 1960-June 1962.

RADM Barry K. Atkins-------------------November 15, 2005. Served in USS MAHAN DD-364 October 1936 to June 1938.

Donald Fifield, TM1--------------------------3 December 2005, served in USS MAHAN DD-364 May 1941 to April 1944.

2004

WILLIE M. ROEBUCK,SK1---------------February 6, 2004. Served in USS MAHAN DD-364 June 1 1942 to December 7 1944.

Irvin H. Smith, SN 1/c----------------May 22, 2004. Served in USS MAHAN DD-364 November 27 1941 to July 22 1942.

CAPT Daniel A. Stuart---------------November 11, 2004. Served in USS MAHAN DD-364 September 18 1936 to January 1 1938.

Stanley Zabroski, EM2--------------------May 13, 2004. Served in USS MAHAN DD-364 October 1 1936 to March 21 1940.

MERLIN E. WHITE, Fireman 1/c--------------May 17,2004. Served in USS MAHAN DD-364 August 1942 to March 1943.

Irvin H. Smith, SN 1/c----------------May 22, 2004. Served in USS MAHAN DD-364 November 27 1941 to July 22 1942.

CAPT JACK EVANS-------------------June 14, 2004. Served as USS MAHAN DLG-11 CO March 1966 to June 1968.

JEFFERY J. WISECUP, GMG2-------------------June 16,2004. Served in USS MAHAN DDG-42 January 1976 to March 1979.

CAPT Daniel A. Stuart---------------November 11, 2004. Served in USS MAHAN DD-364 September 18 1936 to January 1 1938.

FRANK J. CECHVALA, JR, SN1/c----------November 24, 2004. Served in USS MAHAN DD-364 April 21 1944 to December 7 1944.

2003

FRED BURDGE, GMC-----------------February 5, 2003. Served in USS MAHAN DD-364 October 23 1940 to October 25 1943.

PETER J. OTTO, TMC------------------September 21, 2003. Served in USS MAHAN DD-364 October 1940 to January 1943.

LOUIS R. VATAVUK, SEAMAN 1/c-----------------November 4, 2003. Served in USS MAHAN DD-364 April 21 1944 to December 7 1944.

CAL SHUGART, COXSWAIN-------------------September 6, 2003. Served in USS MAHAN DD-364 September 20 1941 to January 5 1943.

PATRICK PELHAM, SN--------------------September 17, 2003. Served in USS MAHAN DD-364 April 27 1939 to August 10 1940.

CDR John C. Mathews----------------September 9, 2003, served in USS MAHAN DD-364 November 1942 to July 1943.

FRANCIS SWEETING, CMC----------------December 23, 2003. Served in USS MAHAN DD-364 September 18 1936 to July 4 1938.

2002

CWO WARREN LEARD --------------January 17, 2002. Served in USS MAHAN DD-364 February 25 1938 to December 23 1940.

SN RONALD SILVIS-----------------January 28, 2002. Served in USS MAHAN DLG-11 January 1968 to December 1969.

MARY ERNST------------------------February14, 2002. Widow of MMC Charlie Ernst, who served in USS MAHAN DD-364.

Doyle A. Hoyt, SKC--------------March 2, 2002. Served in USS MAHAN DD-364 December 25 1941 to April 17 1944.

EUGENE BECK, AKSA----------------March 21, 2002. Served in USS MAHAN DD-364 April 4 1942 to March 1 1943.

Rohrer, Frederick Joseph, EMC--------------May 19, 2002, served in USS MAHAN DDG-42 April 1975 to August 1976.

THOMAS "HAWKSHAW" WELSH, MM2------------May 26, 2002. Served in USS MAHAN DD-364 August 15, 1942 to December 7, 1944.

CAPT EARNEST G. CAMPBELL-------------June 10, 2002. Served as Commanding Officer of USS MAHAN DD-364 December 18 1943 to December 7 1944.

CDR JACK TABSCOTT-----------------July 30, 2002. Served in USS MAHAN DD-364 September 1 1943 to December 7 1944.

ARTHUR KING SEAMAN 1/C-----------------August 28, 2002. Served in USS MAHAN DD-364 December 12 1943 to December 7 1944.

Elmer L. Goforth ROM3----------------November 6, 2002, served in USS MAHAN DD-364 December 8 1942 to December 7 1944.

Raymond E. Watkins, MS1/c-----------November 29, 2002. Served in USS MAHAN DD-364 August 15 1942 to December 7 1944.

JULY 2001

Captain Earnest G. Campbell, USN (Ret) has the very sad duty to report to the USS MAHAN ASSOCIATION that we have lost the following shipmates and Associate members.

CATHERINE WARD---------------January 29, 2001. Wife of WO1 Walter Harvey Ward, who served in USS MAHAN DD-364..

FARRIS V. MILLSAP, COXSWAIN----------------------FEBRUARY 12, 2001 Served in USS MAHAN DD 364 from June 1, 1942 to January 5, 1943. A total of 218 days.

EARL NUNN, LIEUTENANT, USNR---------------------- FEBRUARY 24, 2001 Served in USS MAHAN DD 364 from November 23, 1944 to December 7, 1944. A total of 14 days.

CDR EDWIN BAIN---------------April 23, 2001.

FRED N. PARKER, RADARMAN SECOND CLASS, USNR------------ MAY 6, 2001 Served in USS MAHAN DD 364 from April 24, 1942 to December 7, 1944. A total of 958 days.

POLLY SHUGART -------------------------------- MAY 16, 2001 Wife of Cal Shugart, Coxswain who had served in USS MAHAN DD 364.

Previous Years

RHOMA JANE SUMNER----------------------------------- APRIL 15, 2000 Wife of Bill Sumner, Coxswain who had served in USS MAHAN DD 364.

BLANTON FREELAND, PhM3------------------July 29, 2000. Served in USS MAHAN DD-364 December 14 1942 to November 14 1943.

CDR Alexander R. Walsh----------------------December 26,2000 Served in USS MAHAN DD-364 January 1941 to January 1942.

DRURY G. HIGHFILL, CHIEF TORPEDOMAN (PA)---------DECEMBER 28, 2000 Served in USS MAHAN DD 364 from October 3, 1939 to June 17, 1940. A total of 258 days.

Robert B. Bacharach BTC ---------February 3, 1998, served in USS MAHAN DD-364 October 1936 to July 1941.

William H. Banks Jr, GM2------------------January 16, 1999. Served in USS MAHAN DD-364 October 6 1942 to December 7 1944.

RALPH (N) NYBRO, CARPENTERS MATE 2/c-----------------APRIL 9, 1999 Served in USS MAHAN DD 364 from March 18, 1943 to December 7, 1944. A total of 630 days.

Henry J. Glover FN 1/c---------------------March 1992, served in USS MAHAN DD-364 April 21 1944 to December 7 1944.