Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2003 19:22:08 -0600

My Uncle was on the pueblo and i was doing some research on this. He was the youngest on board the ship. His name was Howard Bland Jr. Any information you could e-mail me would be helpfull. My Addy is budstud37@......

Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2003 00:26:10 -0400

Hi, I saw your reference on your USS Pueblo website to the TV movie aired back in 1973 about this incident. I was wondering if you happened to have a copy of this, or some more information on it such as the network, original air date, etc? I think I've located a copy of it somewhere but the title doesn't match the name that was given in the internet movie database and before I pay a lot for a transfer I want to make sure its the real thing. Thanks, Chad Palmer

Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2003 15:28:17 -0600

The Captain of the Pueblo was named Blucher (or something like that) I believe. I know that he is/was an Idahoan by birth. I, too, am a native Idahoan and would like to get in touch with him if he is alive and anyone has his address. I have recently been sent a VCR tape on the U.S.S. Liberty attack (put out by the Liberty Survivors group) and in that tape the comment was made that Captain Blucher (sp?) had/has given a comment on that attack. I would like to know his comment on it. Thank you very much. Marvin Gardner Boise, Idaho (USAF 1951-52 - activated Air National Guard)

Date: Tue, 22 April 2003

That's exactly right, Duane was a fireman, and he was on the deck burning classified stuff and the North Korean gunboats fired at him. I am a former Korean interpreter/spook in the Air Force, and me and another Air Force linguist were almost on your voyage. I was scared shit, because I knew how dangerous that area was. However, the Navy located Sergeants Chico and Hammond, so I didn't have to go. I tried like hell to get your mission cancelled, but was overidden by the officers above me. [I had a folder on your voyage when I first learned about it, around mid-December of 67. The folder was labled "Operation Suicide}. If I had pressed harder, they would have busted me. As it happened, I was right above you, at 30,000 feet, in a C-130 Recon aircraft. I tried to send a warning to you, but the comm channels were jammed. I have met Pete Bucher at his home, he's a super guy. He confirmed that my warning never got through. Hindsight tells me we should have had direct communication with the Pueblo, but nobody thought of that. You guys are my heroes, you withstood that which I feared I would someday get into, and fortunately never did. The North Korean military will do anything they figure they can get away with, whether legal or not. That is how they were on 1/23/68, and I do not think they have. By the way, the Migs which flew over you were Mig-17's, not 21's. Hate to say it, Stu, but when they sailed the Pueblo over to Pyongyang, I think we should have sunk it. Another thing, there was a South Korean air base right on the DMZ, and the Koreans knew you were getting taken. They wanted to scramble their F-86's and hose down the north Koreans, but were not allowed to, by the very same general who met you at the south Korean border, as you crossed over the bridge. I think his name was Bonesteel. Pete told me you should have had a tin can escort, I sure wish you would have. You guys never had a chance. He also told me that I would be welcome at your next reunion, and I will try to make it. Hope to see you there. Sincerely, Jim

Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2003 16:55:39 -0700

Howdy: Here is a web site you may want to check out: <http://www.minjok.com/news/viewnews.php3?catagory=&code=8226>

Jim Hebert

Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2003 13:57:27 -0700

I am trying to locate Timothy L. Harris. We graduated from high school together in 1963 from Nathan B. Forrest High School in Jacksonville, Florida. We are planning our 40th reunion this summer and can't find Tim. The address that I have from 5 years ago is in Yuma, Arizona, but I got the letter back. If you would help us re-locate him, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you for your help. Sheryl Moore Lawson Class of 63

Date: Fri, 02 May 2003 23:20:41

My name is Tom Baker, (CTR3 USN 1977-1980). I served under Senior Chief Layton during my stay on Guam. The dates where September 1978 to March 1980, at US NAVCAMS Guam. I was in High Frequency Direction Finding for my full tour of duty. I found your web page and was trying to see if S. Chief Layton had made it to any of the reunions. I doubt if he remembers me but I just hoping you could pass this message on to him. Chief Layton I was truly an honor to serve my short stay in the Navy under your leadership. Weather it was in the works spaces or playing softball with the RATS on Guam. I made some great friends during my tour but have lost contact with all of them. One of my favorite was Abe Nading CTR1, I was on his watch for most of my time there. Since then I have returned to Little Rock, married 6 June 1981, two sons, and a daughter. In the pharmaceutical sales for 18 years. It is a long way from chancing ditties. I am sure the all computers we used in the late 70's could now fit in a small laptop now. I hope this message finds you in good health. If there is ever a chance you come through Little Rock, AR, my door is open to you. God Bless You and your crew. Tom Baker

Date: Sat, 3 May 2003 08:16:08 -0400

I am writing a book on the activities of the USAF 67th Reconnaissance Technical Sq, Yokota AB, Japan. I was a Captain assigned there when we processed and did photo interpretation on the aerial photo missions called Black Shield (BX) that covered Wonson Harbor two days after the Pueblo was captured. The mission was flown by an A-12 (similar to the more familiar SR-71). The Pueblo imagery was the biggest thing that had happened in our squadron for many years. I am trying to get a copy of the photo of the Pueblo in Wonson Harbor with a North Korean boat alongside and another moving toward it, but all the CIA has declassified is a very contrasty Xerox copy of a mosaic in an NPIC report and another grainy Xerox enlargement of the ship. Do you have any copies of this imagery in photo quality? There was another BX mission in Feb 68 and a final one in May. I seem to recall that in one of the follow-on coverages the ship had been hauled up on shore to permit examination of the hull and/or preclude any sort of a commando rescue. Have you a photo of the ship up on land, or anything that says that occurred? Perhaps my memory is faulty. Roy M. Stanley II Col., USAF (ret.)

Date: Thu, 8 May 2003 22:47:37 EDT

I am a member of the local Harry S. Truman Branson/Hollister Chapter of the Korean War Veterans Assoc. and on the committee planning a ceremony for the anniversary of the start of the Korean War. This will be June 25th, 10:00 a.m. at Snapps Ozark Memorial Cemetery, east of Branson on hwy 76. We are in need of a speaker and immediately thought of Cmdr. Bucher. If this is possible we will start getting the machinery going down here...finding a motel room, etc. We have a very nice memorial stone for the Korean War vets at the cemetery. We had some benefit shows with volunteer performances by local entertainers. Our plans for the ceremony include having the Forsyth High School Band, and also our local Commander Neil Hurley, who is also the State KWVA Commander, will have some remarks. I remember the program at the Mike Radford "Remember When Theatre" when Cmdr. Bucher was there. I took a picture which I ran in my weekly column along with an article on the event in the Tri-Lakes Daily News. Mike Radford, by the way, "Mr. Natl. Ambassador of Patriotism" has a new theatre at the Music City Centre on W. 76. If Cmdr. Bucher could come down - and also any of the crew for that matter - we would love to have you. Sincerely, Ron Miller, Committee Member Ceremony for Anniversary Start of Korean War, Branson

Date: Fri, 9 May 2003 04:39:54

I am one of the survivors of the deliberate attack on the USS Liberty. I had one close friend who was aboard the Pueblo, and by visiting this site I sort of had a mini reunion with him, even though he passed away last Nov of 2002. I knew Joe Sterling when we were stationed together at Cheltenham. I introduced him to his wife and will never forget the day they got married for as long as I live. I just want to take a minute to honor and recall some thoughts about Joe and the life he lived. I helped Joe and Jenny bury their son in Idaho Falls several years back, and I remember seeing how what happened aboard the Pueblo had affected him. We both had changed a great deal. He from the Pueblo capture, and I from the Liberty attack. It is a great honor to visit this site, and even more of an honor to say that I knew one of the crew quite well. To all of you I say, "God Bless", and thank you for the service that you rendered to this country.

Date: Fri, 9 May 2003 20:56:40

I am a retired CTR1, USNR. 30 years of service. Most of my career has been as a reserve CTR, during the early 60s, I was satationed aboard the USS Constellation (CVA-64). I was a PN3, and when I reenlisted in the Naval Reseve I switched from an A brancher to an R brancher, because of my electronic and radio amateur background. I like so very much to be a part of the USS Pueblo family. I am 63 years old and vividly remember the Pueblo incident. As a member of the Miami Reseve Unit, I drilled at NAVSECGRU. Homestead, and I did meet a menber of the USS Pueblo, when he was stationed at Homestead during the early 1970s. I do not not remember his name, but I am sure he was an "R" Brancher. Thanks for your consideration, Dennis J. Dubsky, CTR1, USNR (ret)

Date: Sun, 11 May 2003 05:32:07 0000

Are you still looking for more information on the Pueblo incident? I may not have anything new to add, but some local newspaper files on the incident may prove illuminating. Please reply if you are interested. --- P.J.M. Sweet

Date: Tue, 13 May 2003 19:25:19 -0700

We are trying to reach Lloyd "Pete" Booker. We are the daughters of Harry Carson Foss, Jr. He and my father were friends and we lived in the same town. My father was a strong, loyal defender of his friend. We would love to get back in touch with the family. At the time my father died, I was ten and used to babysit for the Booker family. I missed my great uncle's passing in January. While we are still here, I'd like to connect again. Our mother passed away not too long after that, so the stories of their friendship stopped with her. My parent's fifth grandchild will arrive in December. We remain proud of our father, Mr. Booker and all decisions that he made! Thank you in advance for any help that you can give.

Tamie Foss Hill Donna Foss Robin Foss Lori Foss DeVault

Date: Wed, 14 May 2003 03:29:54 -0400

I am writing an article to other Mensa members regarding the USS Liberty, with the intention of providing information that will lead them to support a Congressional investigation into the attack. Please confirm and/or provide perspective on the following claim. "Ennes's book may have cost the former captain of the ill-fated Pueblo an appearance on ABC's "Good Morning America" television show in 1980. Bucher had been invited to New York for a post-captivity interview. Suddenly the interview was withdrawn. A studio official told Bucher only that he had heard there were problems "upstairs," but then he asked Bucher, "Did you have a book review published recently in the Washington Post ?" He had indeed, a review which heaped praise on the Ennes book." thank you for your service,

Bill Heimiller "One political party can't fool all of the people all of the time...that's why we have two parties."

Date: Wed, 21 May 2003 23:08:09 -0500

I was stationed in San Diego during your captivity. I recall very well the source of Remember the Pueblo being written, or stuck, across everything imagined. You make me proud to be Sailor!! Brian HAMON

Date: Fri, 23 May 2003 16:59:56 -0500

Hello. My name is Kelsey VanArsdall and I'm a reporter at The Republic newspaper in Columbus, Indiana. I'm trying to reach Larry Marshall of Seymour, Indiana. He is going to be speaking about his experience on the USS Pueblo on June 8. I would like to get in contact with him before that time to interview him. Could someone send me his contact information, an email or phone? He's not in the local phone books. Thanks so much for your help. Kelsey VanArsdall Reporter Intern The Republic

Date: Wed, 28 May 2003 20:42:58 -0700

I am writing this letter because I am Howard (Eddie) Bland's widow, and I want to reconnect with the people of the USS PUEBLO crew and families. I miss the newsletter and things I used to receive and would very much love to receive them again. No one has any idea how much I miss Eddie, he was not only my husband and the love of my life he was also my best friend and so much more but he was also my hero. By keeping in touch with the Pueblo crew and families I will feel as though I am carrying on for him. Is it possible that I could receive that again, even though my name is changed long boring explanation won't get into that? I also want to say thank you to all those who had helped with the cost of Eddies' funeral. I didn't have the money and didn't realize until recently that the crew helped out with expenses. I am so sorry I didn't check sooner, I was so in grief that I didn't read anything and still every now and again I will come across something and it hurts again as much as the very first day after his death. It took me forever to admit he was really gone. I still have problems with that. Anyway, please accept my apology and pass on my thank you to the crew you guys are a wonderful bunch of men and Lord knows we wish all our children grow up to emanate the examples you have all set. Please write me back and let me know. Sincerely, Mary Bland Kaser

Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2003 19:33:56 EDT

I don't know if you have an actual museum or location to keep things but I have an original Newsweek Magazine showing the capture of the USS Pueblo. I can donate it to your organization. Would you be interested in this ? Do you have a location where you have items on display ? If not, maybe it would be nice to set up shop where the Pueblo's home port was. Chuck

Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2003 10:48:58 +0900

My name is Brad Williams and I’m in the Air Force, I spent the last five years at Peterson A.F.B. in Colorado Springs. I would be thankful if you could help out with some info about the U.S.S. PUEBLO, Right now I am in South Korea and I need to school one of my NCOs that thinks he knows everything. We had a decoction about the ship and I say it is still in North Korea’s position, although he insists that the ship was returned in 1978. Please be helpful in this manner and Thank You for what you are doing for the crew of the U.S.S. Pueblo. Sincerely Brad Williams SrA, U.S. Air Force

Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2003 21:05:19 -0400

I just watched Oliver North's "War Stories" episode on Fox News about the Pueblo. I did a paper in high school back in 1975 about the ship after reading Capt.. Bucher's book. Since then there has always been a place in my heart for the crew and the ship. I saw that the crew's records are still tarnished by the inquiry into the incident and that efforts are being made to have the records changed to clear Capt.. Bucher and all the crew of any fault in the incident. Please let me know how I and others can assist in this effort. Where can we write? Who can we call to assist in these efforts. Also how can we assist in the effort to bring the ship back home? Thank you one and all for your dedication and strength in serving this country and keeping us free. Donna Gaunt Jacksonville, FL

Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2003 21:15:29 EDT

I am HM3 Wall, what is being done to bring our ship home?

Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2003 21:06:25 -0500

I would like to tell the Captain and Crew of the USS Pueblo-- Thank you for your patriotism and sacrifice. I will be asking my Congressmen and the President to "Remember the Pueblo". No one can ever return to you that which was lost since this incident happened. But I do believe the U.S. Navy and our government should do what is right toward all of you. You do deserve the honor and thanks of a grateful nation. Many men who served in Vietnam also deserve a overdue "thank you". You served well guys and gave more than you should have had to. You did nothing wrong. You are heroes. May God bless you all. Ina from Indiana

Date: 6/15/2003 7:57:12 PM

I watched the War Stories segment this evening with Oliver North so I decided to do some internet searching. I found your site. I just wanted to say "Thanks" to you and your shipmates for your dedication to your mission, your ship, and your country. Fraternally, Garry N. Collins LCDR, SC, USN (Ret) (NAVET 73-76 Blue) Vice President USS John C. Calhoun Veterans Association www.ssbn630.org

Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2003 09:03:52 -0400

Maybe you shud post current email addresses of Congressman and Senators whom we could contact to ask them to push Bush to free the Pueblo. By this action a secondary action would have to follow where the veterans story would get out there in the press. Now is the time when we have a Commander in Chief who just might do something. Whata you think?. Barry N. Miller (Air Force '63-'67)

Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2003 19:42:05 -0600

Where was the crypto techs and analyist during the time this all took place??

Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2003 13:35:32 -0400

I was most fortunate to meet Commander Bucher in 1974 when he visited Marshall University in Huntington, W.Va.. I was on the committee that brought him to campus, and transported him while he was in town. As an avid military history fan, this was wonderful. After all these years I remember how pleasant and warm a man he was. A true class act. Could you please forward this to him. If possible I'd love to have a signed photo for my children. They need to know about this true American Hero.

Sincerely yours, John Merical Fuquay-Varina, NC

Date: Sat, 21 Jun 2003 11:10:16

I've just completed a book on the Pueblo and EC-121 incidents, and I believe your readers might be interested in the Naval Institute's advertising link which I've attached below. By way of background, I recently retired as a career naval intelligence assignments and had Korea related assignments at US Forces Korea (chief of indications and warning), Kami Seya Japan, and USS Enterprise (two westpac deployments). The book is based entirely on original archival research in Washington, Texas and London. It compliments Mitch Lerner's recently published book on the Pueblo. My focus, however, is on intelligence and contingency planning, not diplomacy. I believe your readers might be moved to read about how much we were prepared to do to the dprk if they were harmed. In any event, I hope you like the book. Feel free to call me at home. Sincerely, Rich Mobley Cdr, USN (ret.) http://www.usni.org/webstore/shopexd.asp?id=19807

Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2003 14:53:32 EDT

Please send me any literature you have on the Pueblo incident as well as the names of publications I can examine. My address is ……… E. Meadow, NY Irving Gerber

Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2003 15:26:30 -0500

When the Pueblo incident happened I was serving aboard the USS Kearsarge CVS-33, no longer in service. There is a new Kearsarge but I don't know its mission. We were dispatched along with a cruiser and some destroyers to the Sea of Japan and operated off Wonsan for approximately 30 days. We were the first reaction force yet no mention of our task force on your website. I am sure this information is verifiable through Navy records. We were awarded a Navy Unit Commedation for our part. For What Its Worth! J ohn Dowell

Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2003 20:37:27 -0600

This is Paulette Stuart from The Pueblo Chieftain. You may be aware that my boss, the publisher and owner of the newspaper The Pueblo Chieftain is heading a committee to try to do things to draw interest in bringing home the USS Pueblo. Today we were wondering if your unit has received a citation of some kind? Did you all get your POW medals? Who got the Navy Cross? If you didn't get a unit citation perhaps that is something the Mr. Rawlings might visit with Ben Nighthorse Campbell about and try to get something done. I'd appreciate an answer back at my office email. Thank you Paulette Stuart PS next Monday we will begin a long series of stories about the USS Pueblo, it's mission, it's capture and stories from your crew. The reason is to keep interest in the forefront of our community. www.chieftain.com