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The above names on the deceased list was read at the Bell Ringing ceremonies at the reunion some of the names had appeared in previous newsletters. Late deceased: Pearl Starker.

For awhile I wondered if I would get there. I took my wife’s drivers license with me when I went to the airport to get our tickets. The girl put the tickets in a folder and I took them home. I week or so later we got a call from the airline and was told the flight times for John and John Jr. Miller was changed. I called the airline and told them there was no John Miller. The tickets were for John Miller Jr. and La Verne Miller. They wanted to charge me $100 to make the change. I said it was their error not mine. After a while she agreed with me and said she would send me the new tickets. What do you know, when they came they were for John and La Verne Miller.

Back to the airport I go. They told me they would probably let me on even with out the Jr. after my name. I said maybe in Milwaukee but how about the other airports ? She did finally agree with me and printed a ticket for John Jr. I got home and looked at the tickets again. Low and behold they have me on a different flight than my wife going from St. Louis to San Diego. Back to the airport again. The flight number they gave me did not exist. They gave me another new ticket with the same number as my wife.

I thought we had trouble with our trip until I heard about Three Wheel Rogers. Al Rogers was going to travel from Eugene, OR. by auto. Before he left, he took his car in to either have his tires rotated or new tires put on. Somewhere on the way, one of his front wheels came off. He did manage to keep the car under control and off the highway. He ended up in another vehicle and made it safely to San Diego.

The origin of the first copy of this plaque is unknown, but it was discoverer in Wisconsin. The original plague has been updated to include additional information and the plaque is now being offered to USS Lexington CV16 Association members at the all-inclusive price of $30.00; i.e. this price includes shipping and handling.

The plaque is 8” X 10-3/4” brushed gold aluminum plate with the ship and print in black.

He was getting old and paunchy and his hair was falling fast And he sat around the Legion telling stories of the past,	The politician's stipend and the style in which he lives Are sometimes disproportionate to the services he gives,
Of a war that he had fought in and the deeds that he had done In his exploits with his buddies; they were heroes, everyone.	While the ordinary soldier, who offered up his all, Is paid off with a medal, and perhaps a pension small.
And 'tho sometimes to his neighbors, his tales became a joke, All his buddies listened, for they knew whereof he spoke.	It's so easy to forget them, for it was so long ago That our Bob's and Jim's and Johnny's went to battle, but we know
But we'll hear his tales no longer, for old Bob has passed away And the world's a little poorer, for a soldier died today.	It was not the politicians, with their compromise and ploys, Who won for us the freedom that our country now enjoys.
No he won't be mourned by many, just his children and his wife, For he lived an ordinary very quiet sort of life,	Should you find yourself in danger with your enemies at hand, Would you really want some cop-out with his ever waffling stand?
He held a job and raised a family, quietly going on his way; And the world won't note his passing; 'tho a soldier died today.	Or would you want a soldier who has sworn to defend His home, his kin, and country, and would fight until the end?
When politicians leave this earth, their bodies lie in state, While thousands note their passing and proclaim that they were great,	He was just a common soldier and his ranks are growing thin But his presence should remind us, we may need his like again.
Papers tell of their life stories from the time that they were young, But the passing of a soldier goes unnoticed, and unsung.	For when countries are in conflict, then we find the soldier's part Is to clean up all the troubles that the politicians start.
Is the greatest contribution to the welfare of our land Some jerk who breaks his promise and cons his fellow man?	If we cannot do him honor while he's here to hear the praise, Then at least let's give him homage at the ending of his days.
Or the ordinary fellow who in times of war and strife Goes off to serve his Country and offers up his life?	Perhaps just a simple headline in the paper that might say: OUR COUNTRY IS IN MOURNING, FOR A SOLDIER DIED TODAY

Just a quick note to let you know how much we appreciated all the work that you and your fellow officers put in to make our latest reunion a success.

You guys did great. The reunion went off without a hitch. We liked the location, too. Jo & I really enjoyed it.

Don't know if you were aware, or not, but my wife Jo & I decided to to make a real trip out of it. I got a big map of the whole USA. We went to San Diego for Sept. 10 then backtracked approx. 200 miles per day back up the coast and across the north back to Mich. Accounting for the extra days we wanted to spend in various places we decided we had to leave Mich. on July 22nd. We aren't home yet. We are now in Albuguerque, N. Mex. still headed for home. We will arrive some time in the early part of Oct.

We are towing a 27' travel trailer with our 1/2 ton Chevy Conversion Van. We have really enjoyed this trip.

When I was still in the Navy I drove across country 4 different times and never saw anything except the white lines in the road and the tail lights of the cars ahead of me. This time I vowed we would see some of the country. And we have. My wife had never been west and I hadn't since 1959 when I got discharged.

When we left the banquet Saturday night I foolishly left my camcorder lying on the mirror in the middle of table #7. Some of the help said he saw a lady pick it up. I fully expected it to be given back to me the next morning at the memorial service. It did not happen.

Our home phone answering machine is 'off'. and we have not been home since July 22nd so we would be difficult to contact at this time. I had 2 address mailing labels on it so there should be no doubt to whom it belongs. I know the camcorder can be replaced but that tape that was in it I consider to be priceless.

I am pleased to learn, through the 8-23 Badge of Honor Association USA, that you had participated in the artillery bombardment in 1958. On behalf of the government of the Republic of China on Taiwan, I have the privilege to present to you a medal of "U.S. - R.O.C. Mutual Defense Commemorative Badge 1955-1979" and a medal of "the 823 Campaign Badge of Honor" in appreciation of your contributions to my country. Enclosed please find the badges. If you have any question, please contact Ms. Sandy Tsen of my office at 206-4414586.

Again. we thank you for your efforts and contributions in helping defend Taiwan during that difficult period of time.

The Hospitality room was open from 8AM to 6PM. All the other days we were here the Hospitality room was open from 8AM to 10PM. It was on the 5^th. Floor in the Harbor View Room.

Harbor view it was. There was an open balcony outside the room that overlooked a large area of the San Diego harbor. From time to time you could see ships going in and out of the harbor. The room was supplied with drinks and snack food.

At 6PM to 9PM a reception was held at poolside. Food and drinks were served, and quite a meal it was. I’ve never seen as much food as there was at this reception.

Our lunch was at a place called the Light House. It was on the water front, with full glass windows that gave us and excellent view.

The Central Pacific's Gilbert Islands were strategically important to the Allies in World War II. Tarawa, an atoll in those islands, was the scene of a major amphibious assault and one of the proudest testaments to valor in U.S. Marine Corps history. The Battle of Tarawa happened on November 19, 1943. It took 76 hours and cost the Lives of 1,020 Marines. Four Marines received the Medal of Honor for their heroism.

This was a boat cruise of the harbor, Carrier Memorial with a box lunch in Balboa Park. There was a flotilla of old sailing ship in San Diego that was a site to see. As we went sailed through the harbor we could see many naval ships of all sizes. There was even a floating dry dock with s submarine in it.

There was a Shopping bus tour. I was at the business meeting and missed the bus. I don’t know if (my wife) spent more or less with out me being along.

Saturday Business Meeting. 9-14-02 8 AM The meeting was opened with a prayer by Bill Royer The members then gave the pledge of allegiance to the flag. This was followed by the Bell Ringing Ceremony and the list of the deceased members was read. At this point members attending their first reunion were asked to stand. Each gave their name, where they were from, the Division they were in and the years they were on the Lexington. The members gave them a rousing hand. Bill Royer asked the Secretary John Miller Jr. to read the minutes of last years meeting.Bill Royer asked the members to approve the minutes of the 2001 meeting. A motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes as read. The members voted their approval.

Bill asked the Treasurer Lloyd Friedli to give his report. Our expenses were, the newsletter $1346, Rosters $260.

The Lexington Ma. Is to help pay for the Lexington Green Lexington ship monuments upkeep.

Lloyd said we have 35 Life members, 33 paid to 2005, 63 paid to 2004, 212 paid to 2003, 260 paid to 2002, 122 paid to 2001 and 127 three years behind in dues. The people 3 years behind will be sent letters to remind them to pay their dues or they will lose their membership

A motion was made and seconded to approve these donations. The members voted their approval. It was mentioned that Lee Reese (Toms wife) had bequeath $1,000 in her will to our association.

A motion was made and seconded to approve these minutes.The members voted their approval.

NEW BUSINESS Bill read the letter of welcome from the City of San Diego. A Email from Captain William Green (Lex Capt. 1980-1982) was read wishing us a good time at our 25^th

Reunion. Bill Royer thanked Tom Reese for all the help he gave him setting up the San Diego reunion. Wherever Bill wanted to go Tom would drive him.

Another letter would be sent recommending the new CVN77 carrier be named the Lexington. Charles Ryberg mentioned that all members should send a letter to their representatives in Washington asking that Resolution Number S.Con.Res 84 the CVN77 be named Lexington. He said you should remind them that Lexington, MA. was the birth place of our nation and the name Lexington would carry on the great tradition of the five previous Lexington ships.

Jan Ryberg, Jean Potter and Jenny Grindrod would work up a condolence card that would be sent to the survivors of a deceased member.

Lloyd Friedli reported that he had sent out letters to all members asking to reply with information of the articles they have or what they had already sent to the Lexington Museum. The reason for the letter was to get an idea of what space would be required to create a room onboard ship for our association. The room or rooms would highlight three periods of the Lexington crew.

He plans to take a trip to the Lexington Museum to go over the planning of this with the Museum people.

Al Rogers then took the floor and asked if he or the people that make trips to set up reunion or for other association business get reimbursed for their expense. Lloyd, Bill Royer and Joe Zikewick said they consider it a donation. A motion was made by Al Rogers to reimburse the people who make these special trips, but it wouldn’t be mandatory that they would have to take it. The members voted their approval of the motion.

The next thing was the election of officers. A motion was made to keep the present officers in office, this was seconded. The members voted their approval. The officers are:

Bill Royer then asked if anyone wanted to chair the 2004 reunion. There were no volunteers. Bill Royer and Lloyd Friedli said they had looked into two locations.

Charles Ryberg took the floor. He said this the 25^th reunion was one of the finest we have had and that the people responsible deserved a well done for their efforts. The members applauded their approval.

Tom Reese took the floor. He reported that the 2 X 7 foot pictures of each aircraft carrier are being completed and will be put in storage until the Carrier MIDWAY gets to San Diego. It is now in Bremerton, Washington. They think the Midway will get to San Diego around July to October, 2003.

A motion was made to adjourn, this was seconded. The members voted their approval.

Saturday Evening: The banquet was opened with the pledge of allegiance to the flag. A prayer was said by Bill Royer. An excellent dinner was served. There was an open bar for refreshments.

After dinner, a Plaque was given to Charles Ryberg and his wife for being the only ones to attend all of the 25 Lexington Association’s reunions.

Another plaque was presented to the grandson of Mrs. Scheetz for accompanying her to many, many reunions.

Bill Royer then mentioned a new member that was attending a reunion for the first time. He is Ernest L. Cobern. Just because this was his first reunion wasn’t the only reason he was mentioned. The real reason was that he joined the Navy in 1939 as a seaman. He retired after 40 years of service as a Captain in 1979. He is a Lexington Plank owner, served on the Lexington from 1942 to 1945 as a CPO in M Division. He was given a standing ovation.

Bill Royer asked me to print his apology to Roland King (and his wife Evelyn) for not acknowledging his contributions as founder of the Lexington Association. He deeply regrets this over site.

Close competition prevailed until the 18^th hole when Andy Matz made a par 5 on the 566 par 4 hole to take the win away from Al Rogers, defending champion. Also competing were Walt Walling, Ray Christenson and Dutch Sutton.

NAME	WIFE	DIV	YRS ON LEX
Ernest L. Cobern	Nacy	M Div.	1943
William T. Woodward	Maryon	VF19	1944
Greg T. Plante	Theresa	OPS/OC	1985-1987
William P. Kvasnica	Nita M	Div. ?
Lawrence B. Hains		AG94	1945
Jon Easley	Phillis	?	?

Gerald Shroder	Harley Griffin	Lee Reese
Kenneth H. Morse	Walter J. DeWille	Dale Ringbloom
Roy Bloom Jr	Robert K. Schroder	William Wheatly
Warren Schultz	John Mitsock	Jim Jones
Robert D. Brandt	Luther P. Harrison	Robert Zoll
James Kerekes	Kenneth Campbell	Allen Lee Shorts
Howard Seaman	Stanley Kaczmarczyk	Phillip Coats
Rick Knight Jr.	Edward Jennings	John C. Steinhofer
Wayne Patterson	* Robert A. Peterson	Lowell R Capps
Robert L VanEtten	Joseph H. Gallager	Robert Codyer
Walter Benck	Mary Quale	Homer Fellman
Jack Schiller

John/LaVerne Miller,Wi.	Gene/Diane Miller, Wi.	Marcella Wheatley, Ky.
Dick Rodenburg, Oh.	Don/Bernice McIndoe,Ny.	Nick Gorish, Nj.
John/Floy/Debby Goode,Oh-Fl	Art "Tip" Burke, Ma.	.Lloyd/Mary Friedli, IL.
Patty/Perry Mayer, IL.	Macy Nelson, IL.	Dick/Nacy Battershell, IL

Member Last Name	Member & Guest List	Division	City & State	Member Last Name	Member & Guest List	Division	City & State
Battershell	Dick Baftershell	Nav. Q’Master	Streator, IL	King	Bud Kin	V6 Div	Arcadia, CA
Battershell	Nancy Battershell	Wife	Streator, IL	King	Sally King	Wife	Arcadia, CA
Benjamin	Earl Benjamin	AG 94	Jefferson, TX	King	Roland King	VI Div	Westfield, MA
Benjamin	Rachel Benjamin	Wife	Jefferson, TX	King	Evelyn King	Wife	Westfield, MA
Birchell	George Birchell	V5 Div	Dallas, OR	Klamen	Harold Klamen	S Div	Chesterfield, MO
Blair	Robert Blair	6th Div	Medway, OH	Klamen	Helen Klamen	Wife	Chesterfield, MO
Blair	Frances Blair	Wife	Medway, OH	Klements	Betty Jo Klements	Widow	Seal Beach, CA
Blair	Joyce Beavin	Guest	Medway, OH	Knutsen	Kasper Knutsen	E Div	Longmont, CO
Blurner	Samuel Blumer	E Div	Gold Hill, OR	Lewis	Darrell Lewis	V2 Div	Erie, CO
Blurner	Betty Blurner	Wife	Gold Hill, OR	Lewis	Phyllis Lewis	Wife	Erie, CO
Bobbitt	Bob Bobbitt	V6 Div	Wichita, KS	Love	Paul C. Love	A Div	Laguna Hills, CA
Bobbitt	Dorothy Bobbitt	wife	Wichita, KS	Love	??	Wife	Laguna Hills, CA
Burke	Art Burke	A Div	Dorchester, MA	Lowden	Arthur H. Lowden	V6 Div	Riverside, CT
Burpee	Herb Burpee	A Div	Snohornish, WA	Lowden	Arthur D. Lowden	Son	Riverside, CT
Burpee	Julie Luziere	Guest	Snohornish, WA	Matz	Andrew Matz	V2 Div	Kimberton, PA
Bushman	Terry Bushman	Nav Div	Peoria, AZ	Matz	Elizabeth Matz	Wife	Kimberton, PA
Bushman	Barbara Bushman	Wife	Peoria, AZ	Mayo	Jay R. Mayo	RI Div	West Carrollton, OH
Chaffee	Lucille Chaffee	Widow	Bloomfield Hills,,CA	Mayo	Janet Mayo	Wife	West Carrollton, OH
Christensen	Ray Christensen	V7 Div	Sun Lakes, AZ	Mcindoe	Donald McIndoe	E Div	Tonawanda,NY
Christensen	Mary Christensen	Wife	Sun Lakes, AZ	McIndoe	Bernice McIndoe	Wife	Tonawanda,NY
Clay	Rex Clay	1 St Div	Mt. Pleasant, TX	McIndoe	Billy Tomlin	Guest	Niagara Falls, NY
Clay	Billie Clay	Wife	Mt. Pleasant, TX	Mc-Indoe	Betty Tomlin	Guest	Niagara Falls, NY
Cobern	Ernest Cobern	M Div	La Mesa, CA	Miller	Gene Miller	Assoc Member	Greenfield, WI
Cobern	Nancy Cobern	Wife	La Mesa, CA	Miller	Diane Miller	Wife	Greenfield, WI
Cooper	Thurman Cooper	VB94	Odessa, TX	Miller Jr.	John Miller Jr.	B Div	Milwaukee, WI
Cooper	Etha Cooper	Wife	Odessa, TX	Miller Jr.	LaVerne Miller	Wife	Milwaukee, WI
Crocco	Ben Crocco	A.0. Div	West Palm Beach, FL	Moore	Fred Moore	6th Div	Acworth, GA
Crocco	Agnes Crocco	Wife	West Palm Beach, FL	Moore	Betty Moore	Wife	Acworth, GA
Crocco	Diana Crocco	Daughter	West Palm Beach, FL	Nelson	Elmer Nelson	RI Div	Lodi, CA
D'Agostino	Paul D'Agostino	5th & 7th Div	Pocasset, OK	Oparowski	John Oparowski	5th Div	New Britain, CT
D'Agostino	Doris D'Agostino	Wife	Pocasset, OK	Owings	Larry Owings	V2- Div	Redding, CA
Davis	Bob Davis	E Div	Santa Barbara, CA	Owings	Esther Owings	Wife	Redding, CA
Davis	Joyce Davis	Wife	Santa Barbara, CA	Parsons	Viola Parsons	Widow	Waco, TX
De Moll	Octavius De Moll	6th Div	San Diego, CA	Parsons	Judy Parsons	Guest	Waco, TX
Del Monte	Betty Del Monte	Widow	Enfield, CT	Parsons	Sarah Butts	Guest	Waco, TX
Del Monte	Christie Grant	Guest	Enfield, CT	Potter	Jean Potter	Widow	Whitehall, Ml
Del Monte	Neil Grant	Guest	Enfield, CT	Priebe Sr.	Robert Priebe	B Div	Prairie Du Sac, WI
Dora	Raymond Dora	3rd Div	East Templeton, MA	Priebe Sr.	Sadie Priebe	Wife	Prairie Du Sac, WI
Dora	Corinne Dora	Wife	East Templeton, MA	Reese	Tom Reese	E Div	San Diego, CA
Dunlap	James Dunlap	5th Div	Eustis, FL	Rivara	Dominick Rivara	A Div	Howard Beach, NY
Dunlap	Belle Dunlap	Wife	Eustis, FL	Rivara	Diane Rivara	Wife	Howard Beach, NY
Durham	Anna Durham	Widow	Santa Fe Springs, CA	Rogers	Al Rogers	supply Div	Eugene, OR
Duxbury	Francis Duxbury	V4 Div.	Saint Paul, MN	Rogers	Nina Rogers	Viiiie	'Eugene, OR
Duxbury	Marion Duxbury	Wife	Saint Paul, MN	Rogers	Billie Rogers	M Div	Amarillo, TX
Fennell	Maurice Fennell	1 st Div	Chula Vista, CA	Rogers	Kay Rogers	Wife	Amarillo, TX
Fennell	Agnes Fennell	Wife	Chula Vista, CA	Rogers	Cynthia Francis	Daughter	Amarillo, TX
Flynn	Darrell Flynn	B Div	Two Harbors, MN	Rolan	Howard Rolan	V6 Div	El Centro, CA
Flynn	Michael Flynn	Son	Two Harbors, MN	Royer	Bill Royer	8th Div	Akron, PA
Foor	Elizabeth Foor	Widow	Paradise, CA	Royer	Helen Royer	Wife	Akron, PA
Friedli	Lloyd Friedli	OA Div	Lexington, IL	Ryberg	Charlie Ryberg	KI Div	South Plymouth, MA
Friedli	Mary Friedli	Wife	Lexington, IL	Ryberg	Jan Ryberg	Wife	South Plymouth, MA
Geiler	C. Vae Geiler	K Div	Sun City, AZ	Schamp	Roger Schamp	Supply Div	Palos Verdes, CA
Geiler	Neta Linger	Guest	Sun City, AZ	Schamp	Carol Schamp	Wife	Palos Verdes, CA
Girts	Wallace Girts	Admiral Staff	Beaverton, OR.	Scheetz	Elsie Scheetz	Widow	Middletown, PA
Girts	Karla Girts	Wife	Beaverlon, OR	Scheetz	James Corsnitz	Grandson	Middletown, PA
Goode	John Goode	VI Div	Fort Myers, FL	Schmidt	John Schmidt	7th Div	Chicago, IL
Goode	Floy Goode	wife	Fort Myers, FL	Schmidt	Betty Schmidt	Wife	Chicago, IL
Goode	Bob Goode	Son	Fort Myers, FL	Spilloway	Jerry Spilloway	M Div	Lodi, CA
Goode	Debbie Goode	Daughter	Dayton, OH	Spilloway	Arlene Spilloway	Wife	Lodi, CA
Gorish	Nick Gorish	VI Div	Columbus, NJ	Starkgraf	William Starkgraf	VI Div	Bradenton, FL
Grady	Robert Grady	V5 Div	Sacremento, CA	Starkgref	Gloria Starkgraf	Wife	Bradenton, FL
Grady	Rita Grady	Wife	Sacremento, CA	Stickney	William Stickney	Guest	Newport Beach, CA
Grahek	Molly Grahek	Widow/4th Div	Ely, MN	Strassner	Paul Strassner	K Div	Widomar, CA
Grahek	Angela Daly	Sister-in-Law	Ely, MN	Strassner	Betty Strassner	Wife	Widornar, CA
Griffin	Wallace Griffin	AG 19	Chula Vista, CA	Sutton	Burton Sutton	AG 16	Westwood, MA
Grindrod	Edward Grindrod	RI Div	Fairhaven, MA	Sutton	Alice Sutton	Wife	Westwood, MA
Grindrod	Jeanne Grindrod	Wife	Fairhaven, MA	Swenson	George Swenson	OE Div	San Diego, CA
Haag	Ron Haag	VA 35	Lansing, Ml	Thorndike	E. J. Thorndike	E Div	Monterey, CA
Haag	Jo Ann Haag	Wife	Lansing, Ml	Thorndike	Elizabeth Thorridike	Wife	Monterey, CA
Howerton	Margaret Howerton	Guest	Bean Station, TN	Tolin	Mike tolin	. Si Div	Bemidji, MN
Keacher	Louis Keacher	7th Div	Englewood, FL	Tolin	Blanche Laska	Sister	Whiting, IN
Keacher	Jane Keacher	Wife	Englewood, FL	Trahan	Ruston Trahan	E Div	Gretna, LA
Kennedy	Bill Kennedy	VF 213	Arnold, MO	Trahan	Mae Trahan	Wife	Gretna, LA
Kennedy	Mary Kennedy	Wife	Arnold, MO	Tressler	Donald Tressler	7th Div	Salisbury, PA

Tolin	Mike tolin	. Si Div	Bemidji, MN	Wall	Ken Wall	Brother	Ava, MO
Tolin	Blanche Laska	Sister	Whiting, IN	Wall	Marge Wall	Sister-in-Law	Ava, MO
Trahan	Ruston Trahan	E Div	Gretna, LA	Walling	Walt Walling	V2 Div	Lake Oswego, OR
Trahan	Mae Trahan	Wife	Gretna, LA	Wailing	Dolores Walling	wife	Lake Oswego, OR
Tressler	Donald Tressler	7th Div	Salisbury, PA	Wheatley	Marcelle Wheatley	Widow	Louisville, KY
Tressler	Louise Tressler	Wife	Salisbury, PA	Wheatley	Charlotte Krasinski	Daughter	Louisville, KY
Tronnes	Leonard Tronnes	3rd Div	Oregon, WI	Wolfe	Roger Wolfe	E Div	La Mesa, CA
Walker	Gordon Walker	ADM Div	Hurricane, UT	Wolfe	Wanda Wolfe	Wife	La Mesa, CA
Walker	Agnes Walker	Wife	Hurricane, UT	Zikewich	Joe Zikewich	K Div	Lake Orion, ml
Wall	Earl Wall	4th Div	Ava, MO	Zikewich	Alice Zikewich	Wife	Lake Orion, Ml
Wall	Dee Wall	Wife	Ava, MO

CV16 CVA16

USS LEXINGTON CV16

Yes, I would like to order a USS Lexington CV16 History Plaque. Enclosed is a $30.00 check. Please send plaque to:
(Name)
(Address)
(City )	(State)	(Zip)
Mail this form with check made payable to the USS Lexington CV16 Association to:
Dick Battershell, 1509 Union St., Streator, IL. 61364