Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2004 04:49:40

Hi,

Was down the hall from you guys in Branson, Mo. with the USS Pictor reunion would like to would like to find out who I can call or write to get another Pueblo shirt and maybe some other items. I hope the up coming San Diego reunion goes as good as our previous one which was there. Happy New Year to all your crew. Dennis Surette Dennis Surette

Date: Tue, 06 Jan 2004 13:09:01 –

We corresponded about a year ago if I remember correctly. I live in Sacramento. I was an Intelligence Yeoman on a small team working out of the Naval Security Station in Wash. D.C. charged with doing the Intelligence Damage Assessment for PUEBLO. I've tried some FOIA requests but with little luck dealing with NSA. At any rate, I came across an ex-Naval Intelligence officer who has just published a book this past October Flashpoint Korea based in part on recently declassified material. Please go to this site: http://www.state.gov/www/about_state/history/vol_xxix/index.html If you haven't already seen this, I think you'll be interested. Lot's of high level diplomacy went on. Hope you are well.

Best regards, Bob Keller Sacramento, CA

Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2004 22:35:14 -0800

Hi,

I don't have much to tell. I was in the NSG from 1965 to 1969. I was a "Zero Brancher." I got out as a CT-3. I think a number of the crew were about two or three classes away from me while in Pensacola. I've posted my class picture on Chief Glockner's site, along with some photos of Guam. I was the watch standing supervising tech controller at the Bullseye site on Guam when the Pueblo was captured. I was asked to take down our Hono Alfa traffic circuit and patch up Kamiseya to Hono just in case that the Kamiseya-Hono circuit went down. I patched up a monitor in our ship-to-shore area and we watched what was going on from there. I don't recall who asked for this to be done, it must have come through the watch supervisor. We also either called or used the order wire to Radio Barragada and requested that they make ready a transmitter and the proper antenna so that if we went down, they could come up and provide a link to Hono if needed. I'm not sure if they really did this or not. Thinking about this so many years later, we had a E-6 watch supervisor who was very anxious, shaky, and always afraid that something was going to go wrong. Given the "over kill" of calling out to the radiomen at the transmitter site, it must have been this guy on watch that evening. I can't recall his name, but I remember he wanted to change his rate to air traffic controller so he could get a job on the outside. We all told him that if he couldn't handle the stress of his present job, there was no way he could be an air traffic controller. I don't recall any officers or anybody but the regular watch coming in to see what was going on. Some of the other CT types in the building came into the comm area to see what was happening. I think we did what we could do to support what was going on but we were not really directly involved in the situation. I believe I recall watching someone poke that they had been "shot in the ass" and that he was signing off because they were entering the comm spaces. I recall that the machine was reacting very slowly to each letter poked. Of course most usual traffic was tape, so maybe it just seemed slow. I think he also poked "Send help." I don't think we copied much traffic on that circuit before Kamiseya pulled the plug. Actually, I spent most of my time back tech control. I wasn't quite sure what was going on, but it seemed to me that this was probably a good time to make sure that none of my circuits went down and I had the best usable frequencies set so that everybody had the best copy they could get at their positions. Later, I was a tech controller at the Bullseye site at Imperial Beach. The crew was at Balboa Naval Hospital. I set up a circuit directly to Fort Meade from our comm spaces so that info from the crew debriefings could be sent back to DIRNSA. They set up a teletype with a security curtain around it and a chief (as I recall) was the only one who could send on the machine. As I recall, it was a send only machine. I think I recall that there were a number of guys in suits wandering around in the spaces. Except for various tech reps (they never wore suits) that was the first and only time I'd ever seen that in my four years in the NSG.

Cheers, Sam Stokes

Publisher Second Edition of Rings of Supersonic Steel U.S. Army Air Defenses 1950-1979 An Introductory History and Site Guide http://www.rings-of-supersonic-steel.com

Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2004 08:10:43

Hello,

I have a very passionate graduate school professor at Texas A&M who told me of the plight of the USS Pueblo. As a young policy maker living in DC, I would like to know, has the crew of the Pueblo ever been given a commendation from the U.S. Congress? I was told that they have not and I would like to look into addressing that issue. I feel very strongly about the memory of the crew of the Pueblo and if they have not been commended by Congress, I would like to work to change that. Please contact me at this email address or on my work email at rgnapoli@dea.usdoj.gov. I am concerned that they have not been properly honored by their congressional brethren as a crew and not just as individuals. Thank you, Roman Napoli

Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 00:46:16 EST

My name is Ray Smith. I was a cyn3 working in "Duratts" on Guam when the USS Pueblo found trouble. I was in teletype contact with the USS Arlington {communications ship} at the time. We were a relay for the message traffic. That was an experience I'll never forget. I can't add anything to your excellent website other than a well done and I'm glad to just have had a tiny part in it. Thank you and god bless...............................

Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 21:54:32

Hello, my name is Mike Saunders. I am related to Larry Jo Marshall by marriage. I recently got to talk to Larry about the capture of the U.S.S. Pueblo. For years he would not say much about what he and his crew mates experienced. All of you who were involved have my deepest respect and gratitude for serving our country. Larry is having a difficult time now with his health due to the treatment received while in captivity by the North Koreans. He recently lost his job of 14 years because he is no longer able physically to perform all his work requires. He has been to the Veterans Administration, and is getting no support from them. I was hoping you could help him. He talks about his crew as if they are family. If you believe you can help him receive the benefits he is due I would appreciate you contacting me. The last time i spoke to him he sounded down and depressed. I hate that he has to struggle to get help after all he has been through. I know that if we can get any assistance it will be from you, the crew and or family members of the U.S.S. Pueblo. Please contact me with any information that you feel may be helpful to Larry. Thanks, Mike Saunders

Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 09:15:34 EST

To the brave and wonderful USS Pueblo Veterans:

I was stationed at NSGA Kamiseya from 1986-1989. My first memory of the communications center was the large excerpt of the message of the ship asking for help. I can remember feeling chills go over my spine as I read the message and then read the listing of things that went on and caused you to become POW's. When I transferred to other duty stations, no matter where I went, I thought about the incident. When I would conduct training to my younger people, I would bring up your incident and point out how important our job was. It made people think and hopefully, realize how much you went through. I can only tell you how proud I am of all of you and how sorry I am that you were treated so horribly. You are all in my prayers. God bless you all! With Respect, Kim Walker (CTO1 Ebner)

Date: 2004/01/25 Sun PM 09:04:29 EST

Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you all for the sacrifice and your contribution to the preservation of freedom. I just saw Ollie North's special on the USS Pueblo. I am moved beyond words how deserved you all are, and what is owed to you by the U.S. government. Daniel A. Feerst, LCSW, CEAP, Publisher

Date: 1/25/2004 7:28:02 PM Mountain Standard Time

My name is Jim Thomas. I was a navy corpsman from 1966 until 1970 when i was released from active duty. I was on hill 861 at Khe Sanh Vietnam when the Pueblo was taken, I believe on 24 January 1968. I thought world war iii would break out because of what North Korea had done. All of the marines were disappointed that nothing was done to help you guys. I want to tell you thanks for serving your country, and for enduring those terrible months in North Korea. I had no way of knowing at the time, but later when Commander Bucher was assigned to the naval post graduate school at Monterey, Califorinia, i would spend many hours driving him up to Oakland naval hospital. I loved talking with him, and he was always kind and respectful to me. I was married to another person at that time and unfortunately she got the signed autograph that the commander gave to us, and over the years i have wondered what has happened to everyone. I saw war stories tonight, and a lot of memories came back! I don't have the Commanders email, so if it's not a problem, would you mind passing along my best wishes to him and his family. I also pray a blessing and great year for you and all of the crew!! Thank you again for a job well done!!! SINCERELY YOURS, JIM THOMAS

Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2004 09:17:13 –

Hello - I was delighted to find the crew had a website. I saw the program on war stories the other night and enjoyed it very much. I served in NAVSECGRP from 1967 to 1970. I had the opportunity to become friends with Michael T. Barrett in Homestead. Florida. We did the fishing thing as well as the group get togethers. Michael was a great guy - I would like to say hi to him. I also met Chief Bouden in Maretta, Washington - while serving there. Chief had written a book. I had a copy - but mine got lost in the shuffle. I would like to find out where to find another. How can I help to get the record changed and get our ship back. CTR2 Stephen A. Moser

Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2004 11:21:07 (PST)

Hi, I’m a reporter with the Daily Bulletin in Ontario, California. Working on a story about Earl Phares and the U.S.S. Pueblo, and was hoping to speak to the commander Pete Bucher, or others, about their experiences. Also am looking for academic experts in the field. My deadline in Thursday at 3 p.m. Hope to hear from someone, Brenda Gazzar brenda.gazzar@dailybulletin.com (909) 483-9355

Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2004 16:46:48

Hello, my name is Mary (Bucher) Lindauer and I would like to contact CDR Bucher by mail, if possible. My father, James Bucher, met CDR Bucher a long time ago and had his book signed when it first came out. I remember seeing the picture they posed for and thinking they could be related, they look so much alike! Somehow over the years he loaned it out and never got it back, and I wanted to buy another copy and possibly get it signed for him. We are not related by blood but as veterans, we feel a kind of kinship and wanted to show our support for what you all went through. My dad served in Korea (AF) and I am also a Navy veteran (LDCR, Dental Corps). I understand he lives in Poway, CA, but I didn't want to appear to "stalk" him or anything by trying to contact him on my own. Any assistance you could give me would be most appreciated. Sincerely, Mary Lindauer

Date: Thursday, January 29, 2004 7:33 PM

An Office And A Gentleman, The article was far more reaching then I realized. I had no idea that the crew had been brutalized that much, the dirty bastards! The crew never received compensation or satisfaction, did they, Don? I would say that it is a black mark on American Naval history. I wasn't even there, not even close, and I am bitter! Love and best wishes from Jim and everyone else who respects what you and your shipmates went thru! Jim Holman

Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 00:57:36

I recently sent a letter to my congressman urging him to have the Navy name two destroyer type ships after the Pueblo and Liberty crews. I hope it works. Best wishes. C. Rieber

Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 06:48:38 EST

I read with interest the article about the passing of Cmdr. Lloyd (Pete) Bucher. In that article, mention was made of a crew member, Stu Russell. I remember Mr. Russell as a fraternity brother of mine at Phi Kappa Psi, Cal Delta chapter. If I have reached the correct association (the article mentioned that Stu is President of the Pueblo Veteran's Association), please let me know how to reach him, to say hello.

Mel Schumacher

PS. My biological brother, and also a fraternity brother, Chad Schumacher is also interested.

Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 07:51:00

Hello to all my brave brothers who served on the USS Pueblo. In January 1968 I was stationed on the USS Mullany DD-528 in San Diego, California. I remember the Pueblo very well as she was usually berthed along the shore by the pier where our Tin Can was berthed. I walked by her many times and remember musing as to what it must have been like to sail the ocean in such a relatively small ship as the Pueblo. I still haven't forgotten the beatings that our Tin Can took at the hands of the Pacific Ocean, and that gave me a real respect for the crew of the Pueblo. The day that the North Koreans captured the Pueblo I was enjoying liberty in downtown San Diego. As I walked down Broadway a Shore Patrolman stopped me and a couple of shipmates to tell us about the Pueblos capture and that the Mullany was preparing to get underway to join a taskforce to stand by for further orders. If my memory serves me correctly the taskforce was called the Blue Boar exercise. I have no idea where we actually steamed to, but speculation was that we were heading toward North Korea to stand by. During the mission our convoy was slammed by a typhoon in which we experienced the heaviest seas I've ever seen. We were plane guard for the carrier Bonhomme Richards, and the guys on the carrier later told us that our Tin Can nearly disappeared several times during the storm with only the bridge and stacks above the water. It was a harrowing experience to say the least. After weeks of steaming with no land in sight we returned to San Diego to the disappointment of all aboard the Mullany. We were ready, willing, and able to come to your assistance, but the powers in Washington backed down in my opinion from their duty to rescue the Pueblo and her crew. We were all disappointed by the decision that our government and military leaders made. We certainly had the fire power assembled in our convoy to create some serious problems for the North Koreans. I thought about you guys every time I walked ashore past your berth after we got back to San Diego. Your treatment by our government at the time is still stuck in my craw after all these years. Fair winds and calm seas to you all, Aubrey Lindsey BTFN USS Mullany DD-528 USNR 1966-1968 Aubrey Lindsey

Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 10:47:32 EST

All I can tell U is tha there is(was) a retired LTC USA that was part of briefing team that briefed Commander Bucher before he sailed. Sorry failed to record his name but I met him at a ASA Reunion in Fla, about 6yrs ago/ William S. Hill Colonel USA(Ret)

Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 10:37:23 -0600

Hi, I just found your web site, nice job telling the story. I was glad to see some one tell this forgotten story. I was in US Navy Patrol Squadron 19 , deployed to Iwakuni Japan, when the incident happened and flew in operation "Formation Star" in support of the Seventh Fleet. Bob B "Give me a fast ship,I intend to go in harms way" "John Paul Jones" Bob Bonnell, C.P.M. ,MCP

Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 09:59:17

I'm writing this as a request to be put in contact with Earl. He went to college with me at Humboldt State University and we lost contact shortly after graduation. Perhaps you can forward my EMail address to him and ask him to initiate contact if he has a mind to. I was aboard the USS Constellation which was stationed off of N.Korea awaiting for the politicians to get off their butts and make a decision on a course of action. As you know, nothing happened. What a sad period of history. My home is in Sparks, Nevada. My wife and I would love to talk to Earl and catch up on all that has passed since our paths separated. Thanks in advance for your help. ROBERT KINGSTON

Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 13:42:10

Hi, I am proud of our sailors. I remember when it happened, I was about 10. You are all Heros! Thank you for serving our nation.

John J. Predgen

Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 14:39:06

Let me begin by congratulating you on your bravery during your capture and while in prison. On January 1968 I was stationed in Ft.Ord Calif. and was put on alert to be sent immediately to Korea to Help you all. I don't know why we were never sent to help you. Subsequently on March 1968 I was sent to S.Korea and assigned to the 2nd Division. I used to guard the DMZ and as you probably know the communists used to play on there speakers across the DMZ your captains forced confession. As I come from a communist country (Cuba) I used to tell my fellow soldiers the kind of torture you all were going thru. I wish at that time we would had bomb half of N.Korea along with Communist Cuba and Vietnam. Good luck and again I want to congratulate you for your bravery. Salvador J Rodriguez

Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2004 11:15:01

My name is Bob Vander Veer and was a CTT in the NSG during the Pueblo time frame. Just want to thank all of you for a job well done. Hang in there and may you have a great life. Thanks

Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 16:53:10 EST

Hello to All:

I was covering you when you were released, I was one of two Motion Cameramen that were used as pool photographers for the press. I was an E-5 with the Army I was with DASPO. See DASPO. Com I have several pictures of you that I am enclosing. I was so sorry to hear about Commander Bucher. I remember that he made sure every one of the crew had been placed in a hospital bed before he went to his own. I saw what shape you were in. I had been sent to Korea specifically to cover your release. We did a lot of work on many assignments while I was there awaiting the day the freed you. Seeing your faces and the freedom you felt made my Christmas Holiday. I remember driving out to Kimpo airport Christmas Eve with the last batch of film that was being sent out to the Pentagon and it was snowing I felt so elated for our group and what a wonderful Christmas Spirit I personally felt. Best of luck to you all, Ted Acheson

Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2004 08:33:58 EST

I'm working on an article for Navy Times newspaper about Comdr. Lloyd "Pete" Bucher. I will be working on the article today (Sat., Jan. 31) and would like to talk on the telephone with a member of the Association as soon as possible. I'm in northern Virginia at (703) 264-8950. If you would like to get some words from the Association into this appreciation of Bucher's life, I need to hear from you immediately. I am unable to find a telephone number on your web site. I'm the author of the "5-minute history lesson" that appears weekly in Navy Times. In 1968, I was at the American Embassy in Seoul. I was on the Korea desk in the Department of State from 1970 to 1972. At one time, my office contained a file cabinet filled with letters written by the Pueblo crew in captivity. Please contact me.

Bob Dorr Robert F. Dorr 3411 Valewood Drive Oakton VA 22124 (703) 264-8950 robertdorr@aol.com

Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2004 09:02:33

You’re NOT forgotten by me..

Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2004 09:12:51

Sirs,

I am a ret MCPO who served aboard two ships, USS G.K. Mackenzie DD836 (1950) and USS Tingey DD539 (1951, 52, 53 & 54) Your Ship and crew are NOT forgotten. GOD BLESS

Date: 31 Jan 2004 8:32:12 PM MST

Don, just went through your wonderful website. I was only 18 years of age when this incident occurred. You have put together a marvelous compilation of facts, photos and information. I thoroughly enjoyed reading each segment. You are to be commended for putting together such a lasting tribute to the ship and its crew. I am currently a Special Agent with the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS), the old NIS and ONI. I am in my 29th year (came down here to Norfolk in 1976 after graduation from West Virginia University). Have spent 25 out of my 29 years here in the Norfolk area. I am a native West Virginian and noted that one of the crew currently lives in Clarksburg, WV (very close to Morgantown, WV where I went to college), and that another crewmember lives here in Chesapeake, VA. Again, just wanted to pass on my thoughts to you for putting together such a wonderful tribute. You are a HERO in every sense of the word, as was your entire crew. Best Regards John M. DiPilato

Date: 2004/01/31 Sat AM 09:12:51 EST

Sirs I am a ret MCPO who served aboard two ships, USS G.K. Mackenzie DD836 (1950) and USS Tingey DD539 (1951, 52, 53 & 54) Your Ship and crew are NOT forgotten. GOD BLESS Louis Behner

Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2004 16:39:

I read recently an article about the surrender of the Pueblo and about its Commander passing away Jan 29. I read a book by Robert Liston years ago that detailed how the surrender of the Pueblo was an NSA covert plan to get crypto gear into the hands of the Red Chinese. This never seems to be acknowledged in any of the reports or news articles I read. Why? Thanks Ron M.

Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2004 08:13:15

Hello,

I am LT James Garman stationed at Naval Medical Center San Diego. I wasn't born when the Pueblo incident happened, but My father AGC USN RET was stationed in Yokosuka at the time and wanted to forward his memories of what happened and his comments regarding CDR Bucher. Regards, Jim

-----Original Message----- From: Jack Garman :

I arrived in Yokosuka, Japan for duty, the same day the Pueblo was captured. High security took over the base for several months. After Cmdr Bucher was released by the North Koreans, he spent several months in Yokosuka for debriefing and awaiting orders to his next duty station. He loved his enlisted sailors and spent most of his time at the CPO and enlisted clubs. I met and talked to him several times. He was a fine and honorable man. I will never forgive the Navy Court of inquiry for the way they handled Cdr Bucher's case by recommending a general court-martial for his "allegedly failing to defend the USS Pueblo". I am sure the recommendation was set forth only to save the asses of the Higher echelon. But that's they way the military operates, I.E. shit flows downhill. Thank you Navy Secretary Chafee.

Jack G.

Date: 5 Feb 2004 23:41:08.0082

I have read the whole story of the Pueblo. The officers responsible for sending the Pueblo on its mission whether CIA, Navy or other are the ones who should have been assigned "scullery duty" for the rest of their careers. An "Indianapolis type" charade all over again. It never changes. Galen Calvert USNR WW2 and a veteran of the political wars Washington Navy Yard 1985-1990

Date: Sun, 8 Feb 2004 20:17:10 -0500

Hello,

The U.S.S. Bon Homme Richard CVA-31 left San Diego earlier than scheduled in January 1968 to provide an attempt to force the North Koreans to return the Pueblo and it's crew. We flew every day for about a month off the coast of North Korea to no avail. I was what was called "The Hookrunner," and froze my stern off on the icy decks. I was hoping we would do something to get you back and everyone I knew shared that thought. We had to leave the snowy cold shores of North Korea and make our way to Yankee Station and do our thing on North Vietnam. None of us wanted to leave you guys behind. Thanks to you all for showing what American Sailors can do. Don R. Cheairs

Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2004 17:10:58

Dear Pueblo Vets,

I saw with sadness that Commander Bucher has passed onto the other side. In 2000, during a work visit to the DPRK, I visited the USS Pueblo. As a sailor, I was very saddened at the site of the sextant on the bridge and other traces of the crew. I wonder if the Pueblo vets are interested still in recovering the USS Pueblo from the North Koreans? I believe that there is some possibility of the North Koreans returning the vessel as part of the bigger picture of DPRK-US contact over coming years. Please let me know your views on this subject. I may be able to assist in regard of having the vessel returned to its rightful owners if the time is right. Respectfully, Hayes

Dr. Peter Hayes, Executive Director The Nautilus Institute phayes@nautilus.org

Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2004 15:53:13

Dear President, I was wondering if the city of Pueblo, Colo., has some sort of permanent tribute to the crew of the Pueblo? Also, are there any other memorials or museum exhibits dedicated to the Pueblo elsewhere? Thanks for your assistance. Rich Kolb Editor-in-Chief VFW Magazine

Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2004 14:24:49

To the Crew and Families of the USS Pueblo

You are all heroes. The sacrifices you have made in the name of freedom will never be forgotten. May God bless you all. Walter Lott

Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2004 17:39:10

My name is Matt Simmons and I represent the Museum of the Soldier in Portland, Indiana. I have to admit that a few years ago I would not have recognized the name USS Pueblo as anything special. That was before we were contacted by Don Bailey. He has been gracious enough to donate some of his personal items relating to the Pueblo to the museum. Since then, I have read CDR Bucher's book (I was very sorry to hear of his recent passing, I would like to have met him) and many other sources I found. We now have a large display dedicated to the Pueblo including books, magazines, and Mr. Bailey's North Korean issued uniform, shoes, and belt. My research also led me to the story of the USS Liberty. As a veteran, I am disgraced by the treatment your crew and those of the Liberty have received by our government. On behalf of the Museum of the Soldier, I would just like to offer to any crewman of either ship the opportunity to have your story told by displaying any related items in our museum. Items may be loaned or donated. Our goal is to preserve veteran's histories by personalizing our displays with photos and other personal items. Please look at our website at:www.museumofthesoldier.com If anyone has any questions, please feel free to e-mail me at masimmons@bright.net or use the "Contact Us" link on our homepage. Thank you for your time, Matt Simmons Board of Directors Museum of the Soldier

Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2004 17:11:57

When Captain Bucher died on Jenuary 28th, where was he living at and where is he buried. I have a great deal of respect for the entire crew of the Pueblo and am a avid reader of newspaper here in Indianapolis area and there was nothing about his death printed. When I called the Indianapolis Star and got a reporter, I asked him about Bucher's death and if he knew of the Pueblo, and he wasn't even born then. But he did take my name & phone number in case they might be interested. Darn it, you men were important then and I know you are now. As the former President of Central Indiana Chapter of Korean War Veterans, we have 4 members who were themselves prisoners of the North Koreans, and we are very proud to have them in our Chapter. We try to keep the Korean War era in peoples mind as that War could very well be happening soon. Granted that your terrible ordeal happened 35 years ago, but still, Captain Bucher's passing is worth noting in the papers. Do you know if the Executive Officer, Lt, Edward Murphy is alive yet? I noted that the medal that the soldiers guarding Korea since July 1954 , the Korean Defense Service Medal, was officially approved on the 10th of this month. So it took a long time coming for all those soldiers on the DMZ line. I'd like to hear from any of you who wish to e-mail me. I was a QM1 on destroyers in 1952 and 1954 off East & West coasts of Korea.

Respectfully, Don Ellwood

Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 09:49:59

To whom it may concern, This entry on USS Pueblo is listed in Wikipedia, an online encyclopedia. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Pueblo_(AGER-2) Thought you might want to take a look. Note that the men of USS Liberty (AGTR-5) are having difficulty with an article they are having. (Accusations of anti-Semitism abound in honest discussions of Israeli behavior during the 6 Day War.) Thank you, Stargoat www.stargoat.com

Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 13:11:1

Sir In all due respect after all these years I believe that there was a secret directive for the capture of the pueblo. I believe that your ship & crew were supposed to be captured, and the electronic equipment that was removed from the boat was to be used by the Koreans. So that we could monitor any and all broadcasts possible. It was a setup. God bless you all. JF

Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2004 21:29:20

I just finished reviewing the Pueblo web site, and am so glad that I found it. I served 30 years in the Navy, and was stationed in Hawaii when the Pueblo was captured by the DPRK Navy. I wish I could have met CDR Bucher before he passed on. I'm very disappointed in our government's decision to leave you in captivity like they did. I'm also very disappointed to learn that Time Magazine contributed to your hardship by revealing what the "Hawaiian Good Luck Sign" really meant. I understand the Pueblo is now a floating museum in Wonson Harbor. Maybe we should put a smart bomb down her stack just to let the North Koreans know that we have never forgotten your ordeal. Best regards to all of you, Master Chief Jimmie Brooks, USN(Ret.)

Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2004 09:10:10

Shipmate,

I would like to contact Tim Harris, I moved up to the Bremerton, Washington area three years ago and have lost Tim's E-mail address. The last I know is that he was living in the Yuma area. I had the opportunity to meet Pete Bucher through Tim Harris many years ago. I have noticed that Mr. Bucher has past away, and that there are some people within the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard that are trying to have a build named after Mr. Bucher. This would be of interesting Tim.... I my home E-mail address is on here and my home phone is (360) 874-0343. I hope Tim contacts me...Thank You!! Danny Sharp

Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2004 08:33:14

Gentlemen, I was sorry to hear of the passing of Cmdr Boucher. Although I had not met the man, some of his crew that I met in the days of the inquiry had nothing but praise for him. During the time of inquiry, I met and since lost track of CT3 John Grant. Is there a way to contact him? He can e-mail or phone me at the above address. I was living in Julian at the time and now am in Montana. I have thought of you people many times over the years and wondered how all were fairing. The History Channel and Ollie North's show were a great tribute to you all. Thank you for what you went through and the service to our country. It was an honor to have met a number of you. Jim Goeppinger

Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2004 14:02:24

In January 1968, I was the leading QM-2 onboard USS O'Bannon (DD-450). We had been in Yokosuka on a short upkeep, having returned from the coast of Vietnam (supporting the troops during TET of 1968). I had a locker in the old upstairs locker club across from the CFAY main gate (believe it or not, my next door locker mate was a USS Pueblo sailor). But I digress.......... Immediately upon receiving word of the attack, we sortied with USS Enterprise (CVAN-65) at max speed out of Tokyo Wan, via Shimonoseki Straits (my first transit). I remember we were doing 38 plus knots (in fact, we were one of only two destroyers that could keep up i.e. "Follow in my wake" signaled from "E"). We got there a day or so later. I remember there was a cruiser (either Chicago or Okie Boat) there also. However, within 24 hours, it looked as if the entire 7th Fleet was there. Anyhow, the word was we (O'Bannon) were to go into Wonsan, our mighty 5"38 caliber guns blazing, and tow the Pueblo out with support from Collett and air cover from the "E". As you know, it didn't happen. Supposedly they were given "24 hours to turn it over". Twenty four days (and then some), we were still boring holes in the ocean. Took on "bullets" in the snow from the Sacramento!! Boy, was it cold!!! We were from the Pineapple Fleet (no cold weather gear, heaters, etc), so we used whatever civilian sweaters, etc we could to stay warm. Ron Bay

Date: Sat, 20 Mar 2004 02:56:50 EST

I was a CS2 abroad the USS BANNER I served on her from May 1966 until it was scraped. I often think of the times on board her and our only contact with USS PUEBLO in Yokosuka. Some of our former crew members were aboard pueblo. Wendell Smith U.S.Navy Retired

Date: Sun, 28 Mar 2004 11:15:14

Dear Sir,

I have a number of questions that puzzle me and I would love answering, one of many is this one!!! I cannot understand American pysche and I need to know how the Worlds only super-power can invade a Sovereign State, overthrow the leadership solely because that leader is an 'evil' person. Yet North Korea has on open display a US warship (that I believe is still in commission) which they have called a museum piece and is open to the public. This ship was on the high seas, in International waters, when it was attacked by a foreign power. This is an act of war. Not only was the ship fired upon, the crew were unlawfully captured, unlawfully detained, and unlawfully interrogated. Neither Afghanistan, nor Iraq were capable of defending themselves against the US military, but when a foreign power invades YOUR land (and a US warship, surely must be US territory) you then MUST show courage and defend your 'flag' no matter the cost, and no matter the loss. Great Britain is a very small country with a fraction of the military muscle of America, so Argentina thought they could capture the Falklands (USS PUEBLO) Unfortunately they made a huge mistake. No country can expect us to just sit back and let a foreign power unlawfully capture our land (or ship). If America is afraid, or unable to take back the ship, then it should be destroyed. Give North Korea an ultimatum, no matter the cost, if the warship is not returned by a certain date, then the US will destroy it. The USS Pueblo is American property, North Korean's look at this captured ship with pride, they took on the most powerful nation in the world and humiliated them. What are the feelings of the crew? Are they happy over the way this embarrassing issue was dealt with? It is easy to invade a defenceless nation for alleged monetary reasons, but North Korea by firing on the United States (Ship) Pueblo, declared war. Shame on your nation for not resolving this disgraceful act. Another point completely off topic, but displays again the different temperaments of our nations. Whilst John Major (Our Prime Minister at the time) was chairing a ministerial briefing at Number 10 Downing Street (Prime Ministers Official Residence) a large Mortar Bomb fired by the IRA exploded in the back garden. The Prime Minister apologised to those present and suggested they finish the meeting in a different room!!!!!!! When the World Trade Centre and Pentagon were attacked, your President fled a distance far greater than that of London to Moscow!!!!! During the Second World War, Buckingham Palace was bombed whilst the King and Queen were in residence. The next day there comments were, "At last we know how the people of London feel, when they are bombed". They again stayed in residence. Surely the office of President is bigger than the person, and they MUST be seen to lead. The White House must have secure departments? I have more questions, but they can wait for another occasion Thanks for presenting a very nice site. John Shorter (Ex Military) Torquay

Date: Sun, 28 Mar 2004 10:38:54

What is the current location and status of the Pueblo. I understand it to still be active duty, but what did the N. Koreans do with it physically? Still parked? Cut up? made into a floating rice paddy? Enquiring minds... Ken Dandurand HTC (ESWS) Retired