Date: Tue, 6 Apr 2004 15:27:55 -0400

Gentlemen,

Someone has sent me the death announcement of Captain Lloyd Bucher. I had intended to use it in our newsletter for the U.S.S James E. Kyes DD - 787, but it was accompanied by a "confidentiality" statement. I'd never use the information without your permission, of course. The KYES was in service from the end of WW II until 1973. We have located many of our former shipmates in our association; many of whom served at the time of the loss of the Pueblo. If you give me permission to use this information, it will be done with the utmost respect to the fine person I have always perceived him to have been. Please let me know soon since I am putting the final features together for the April edition of our paper, The Searchlight.

Sincerely,

John Deering, editor

Date: Thu, 8 Apr 2004 18:06:54 EDT

Tragically, Comdr. Bucher took to his grave the truth about Pueblo. He and Behrens were the only two men aboard who saw the Russian ship open fire on the helpless Pueblo. But what they saw quickly passed to everyone aboard. The famous finger pix was the result. I can understand why Bucher would keep his mouth shut all these years. He had the most to lose. And he'd supported the crazy cover story in his book, taking money under false pretenses. But I do not understand why other crewmen remain silent. It's got to be hard to do. And it continues to be a folly. I keep believing that one day the truth will out. I hope so. I can be reached at 805-962-4929 or as liston.jr@verizon.net. As proof I know how to keep my mouth shut, in all these years I've never identified the source of my Pueblo information. Lots of Pueblo crewmen saw him, particularly those in the SOD-hut. The black man with him was killed in Europe a hort time later. Oh yes, one way I know I'm right (there are many) is that a crewman from the Banner phone when the book was published and said I was "right on." Nothing happened to him and nothing will to any of you. You will realize great relief. Robert A. Liston

Date: Wed, 14 Apr 2004 09:20:40 -0400

Good Morning – I work at the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence in Washington, D.C., and would be very grateful if someone from the USS Pueblo Veterans Association would be kind enough to either call me or send me contact information so I can follow up. At present, the Senate is working on a treaty matter which may have an impact on collections at sea. I would like to talk with a Pueblo crewmember about these concerns. Thanks, and please forgive this impersonal email.

Regards, Richard Douglas General Counsel

Date: Tue, 11 May 2004 14:01:48 EDT

I was on this ship just a week ago and found it very sad. As a Brit to walk the deck and stand on the bridge of this ship I just felt that I should be standing next to a member of the USN, not a sneering North Korean soldier telling me about the great victory over the USA. I took a few pictures, if you would like copies let me know and I will send them over. Mike Leahy England

Date: Sun, 16 May 2004 13:41:09 -0700

A previously mentioned, Congressman Christopher Cox (R-CA) requested the Navy name two DD/FF type men-of-war the "USS Liberty Crew" and "USS Pueblo Crew." The Navy replied, by not saying "no," but citing naming conventions and pointing out the exception of the USS The Sullivans (D537) (As point of fact, the Sullivan brothers died as a result of ill-conceived Navy detailing practices, not due to "distinguished heroism or leadership"). I can mail you a copy of the communications, if you desire. Now the issue is not dead, but has a very faint pulse. Anything you want add to the pot may or may not be productive, but will certainly be appreciated. My very best wishes to you, your shipmates, and your families.

Date: Sat, 22 May 2004 06:48:47 -0700

I was a CTR2 stationed in Wahiawa, Hawaii at the time of the Pueblo release and was assigned to help with the debriefing effort in San Diego. I, along, with other CTs transcribed the transcripts from the debriefing. Thanks for your effort in putting together the site. Ed Lombardi

Date: Tue, 25 May 2004 20:42:25 -0700 (PDT)

Did the crew of the Pueblo ever have any contact with this deserter, SGT Jenkins, or any of the other three US Army deserters that defected to north Korea prior to the capture of the ship?

Date: Sun, 30 May 2004 20:09:40 -0700

Sirs;

I would like to contact the Commander to thank him for doing his duty and helping his crew as best he could. I was a CT in the early 60's and got very disgusted with the way our Navy and Gov't treated him and the crew. God bless the PUEBLO crew for the work they did and thank heavens you are (as many as possible) still with us. I hope to hear from as many as possible. John Curley Vet from GITMO under Adm John Buckley

Date: Wed, 2 Jun 2004 01:09:16 -0700 (PDT)

Imagine my surprise when I went to Fort Rosecrans cemetery on Memorial Day to put flowers on graves which had no flowers and came across the gravestone of Cmdr. Lloyd Bucher (he had many flowers). I don't know what I was doing this past January (oh yeah, I was dealing with breast cancer), but I just didn't realize this fine gentleman had passed on. If possible, please give my condolences to Mrs. Bucher (and their children if they have any). Also, if possible, if there's an official address for Mrs. Bucher where I could hand write a note to her I would appreciate if you would send it to me by replying to this e-mail. Finally, can I use the website to communicate with the survivors of the Pueblo? Thank you. nylady7293

Date: Fri, 25 Jun 2004 18:04:25 EDT

Just found your website. Good Job! I worked in the Naval Supply Depot Security Office at Pier 91 in Seattle when Gene Lacy was assigned there as Security Officer following the Pueblo incident. I enjoyed working with him and would just like to say HI and Best Wishes to Gene and his wife.

Thanks. Helen Turner

Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2004 15:37:22 EDT

Just wanted to recognize a USS Pueblo member and former friend who passed away last year. Charles Ray (Joe) Sterling and I lived/worked together on Guam 1957-58 and Kami Seya (Japan) 1958-60. I last saw Joe in WashDC in '63 when he was going through "knife and fork" school before going to Nicosia, Cyprus. He was a great guy and I, and a lot of his friends, remember & miss him. We bring up his name quite often at our yearly USNCVA reunions. God bless. Rob Robinson, Asheville, NC