Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2001 12:51:56 EDT

I was serving in USAF in Kimpo when the Pueblo crew was returned - Com. Bucher used my desk while there - What is being done to get the ship back - anything I can do to help? RD Link USAF (ret) Abydrive

Date 10/1/2001 11:29:28 AM Mountain Daylight Time

Congrats on the excellent show with Ollie North last night! Hope and pray this report brings the Pueblo crew the honor they deserve! You all served your country above and beyond and as with my shipmates and myself, when the chips were down, President Johnson and our country let us down. You've hung there all these years, don't give up the ship, keep on plugging your battle is worth it! My best to Captain Bucher, Jim Kell, Ralph Bouden and the rest of your crew, Stan White (USS LIBERTY survivor) MCPO USN (RET)

Date: Mon, 01 Oct 2001 14:06:27 -0400

To the USS Pueblo crew:

I saw the USS Pueblo event last night from the fox network. Ollie North did a great job. I'm grateful that the public got a chance to see what truly American Heros you are. Please pass this to the crew that have email addresses, you all deserve to be praised for they bravery. God Bless John Hrankowski USS Liberty Survivor President/USS Liberty Veterans Association http://www.ussliberty.com

Date: Tue, 16 Oct 2001 12:25:23 -0400

I communicated with Don McClarren lastly in January regarding locating the tape done by the History Channel.My sister found it & if anyone wants to order the tape ($19) call & ask for "Betrayal-The Story of the USS Pueblo Debacle". To refresh your memory, my father Lt Gen. "Woody" Woodward, negotiated the release of the Pueblo for the US at Panmunjom in 1969. With renewed appreciation in the military these days, I hope the crewmembers of the Pueblo are healthy & happy & know that this video reinforces what a difficult & patriotic journey you all took in 1968 on behalf of our country. We still appreciate your sacrifices today. Best Regards, Bruce Woodward

Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2001 16:42:29 EST

Hello, I came across your web site as a link from the Silent Warriors Web Site. I am a USAF veteran having served two overseas tours in the late 60's with the Air Forc Security Service Command as a Morse Intercept Operator. At the time of the high seas hijacking of the USS Pueblo (AGER-2) I was stationed in England at RAF Chicksands. I recall vividly reading of the peril of these valiant sailors and the absolute horrible way they were treated. Being in the intelligence gathering business like all the crew of USS Pueblo I felt a sort of special kinship with all of you. Your web site is an absolute tribute to the stamina and decency and honor with each crew man aboard Pueblo served. At my age now there is little for me to do as a veteran but to stay in contact with some of my buddies. As a active member of a couple of veterans groups, I began collecting patches from various units I served in and would consider it a special feature If I could obtain the official patch of USS Pueblo (AGER-2) for my personal collection. If they are available I would like some information on how to obtain one. I am willing to pay for one if they are available at this time. Would sincerely appreciate any information you could provide in obtaining the patch. Sincerely, Vince Wuwert USAF/Security Service Morse Intercept Operator 1965-69 Service in England 66-68 Thailand 68-

Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2001 18:23:15 -0800

For all that you endured there for all of us here. I finished reading Captain Bucher's account of Pueblo's capture just recently, so many years after the fact and I am so glad for the Pueblo's internet site (I am a hound for 20th century historical books wherever I happen to be. At the moment that's all I have time to absorb as I read them). Sometimes when huge events take place in history, our own lives are so enmeshed with challenges that years pass by before own finds a chance to express gratitude. But I am always reading historical accounts and books and now I can add valuable knowledge to my Pueblo "database" via your fine organization and support of each other. If ever you come to Seattle for a reunion, I would be honored to attend, shake some hands, and hear the crewmen's accounts of that devastating world they were thrown into. I am glad that so many of you seem well and obviously productive in your continued quest to keep the story of the Pueblo alive! Respectfully, Martha Thiry

Dte: Wed, 28 Nov 2001 14:00:36 -0800

Nice website. First time in history the USN struck the Colors. No shots fired. Look up Torpedo Squadron Eight. Battle of Midway. archie caldwell

Date: Sat, 1 Dec 2001 2:02:34 PM Mountain Standard Time

I found your site, while surfing the net. Well done! I was at the DMZ with the 1/79 FA, 7 ID when your ship was captured. We all got extended an additional 30 days to our tour of duty because of the incident. We also, felt sure that we were going to get the word to go North to get you guys, but it never came. I am deeply sorry that it did not. We all felt very badly for you guys and wanted you all returned. I hope all is well with your life Don. You guys are all heroes in my book. Welcome home Don! Mike

Date: Sun, 2 Dec 2001 06:02:59 -0800

Ienjoyed you web site very much. Earl Bolam (USS BELMONT -AGTR4)

Date: Sat, 08 Dec 2001 09:59:42 -0500

Hello, I heard on the TV Program "West Wing" a comment that North Korea NEVER returned the USS Pueblo to America. Is the Pueblo still in North Korea? Thank you. God Bless America and all the men and women who have served our country throughout our history. Sincerely, Jeanette V. Tully of Newburgh, NY

Date: Sat, 08 Dec 2001 16:26:01 -0800

Looking for the picture of the crew giving the "Hawaiin Good Luck Sign"... Can you assist? Regards, Brad

Date: 12/12/2001 3:50:57 PM Mountain Standard Time

CTAC Peppard,

I came acros your website today and just wanted to send a little note to tell you how much I appreciated it. I was first introduced to the 'Pueblo Incident" as a child, through the Hallmark Hall of Fame special of the same name. I was facinated by the whole episode and immediately read as many of the books on the subject as were available. Later, I became a CTI (both active and reserve service) and eventually a Cryptologic Officer (reserve). The ordeal that you are your shipmates endured was always on the minds of those with whom I served. I just wanted to take a moment to say, "thank you" for your service and to tell you how much I admire you and your shipmates and how much I appreciate the trials that you endured. LCDR Donald G. Berg, USNR

Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2001 15:54:40 EST

As a friend of one of your crewmembers and as a Veteran myself, I salute every one of you! Mike O'Bannon, one of your crewmembers is a class act. Your hijacking deserved the same response as what we are witnessing after the Sept.11 attacks. Pete Renfrow Dundee, Oregon

Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2001 21:23:15 EST

I just saw this stunning program hosted by OLIVER NORTH on FOX TV. I was in the 7th grade when this incident took place, I remember it well. I had never heard the TRUE STORY surrounding the circumstances that the crew of USS PUEBLO had encountered. I was awestruck at the Courage and Bravery of each and every one of the Crew. Captain Bucher did not in any way deserve the harrassment and intimidation brought onto him by the U.S. NAVY inquiry. Our Country was wrong in this regard and must make amends to correct this act of travesty towards its own people. The North Koreans were totally baseless in their claims and actions. I am a former Navy Enlisted Man, I would like to take this opportunity to wholeheartedly THANK the Captain and Crew of USS PUEBLO for doing the "Best they could do given the circumstances facing them". Sincerely, Mark Casillas Memphis,TN

Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2001 21:30:40 EST Hi, my name is Paige Hammond and just happened to get the chance to watch the show War Stories w/ Oliver North. Tonight it featured a piece of history that I never knew existed or learned in school..... the U.S.S. Pueblo incident. I am a 27 year old, mother of 2 small children, proud wife of a Navy CM1 and proud daughter of a late Navy AE1. I just wanted to write and tell you all that I'm very very proud of everyone of the crew members for hanging in there through out all they went through and that I feel for the family of the one who died. I was living in Oak Harbor, Wa. when the plane went down in China and history was made with the Whidbey 24..... but I am honestly disgusted with all the awards, ceremonies and excuse me but all the b.s. they received. When everyone on the U.S.S. Pueblo and our guys returning home from Vietnam were treated so badly. My father dropped out of high school to join the Navy during the Korean War and did serve during the Vietnam War retiring in July 1970. So maybe that is why I feel so strongly..... I may be one just person out of millions.... but please pass on my note to all that you can from the crew of the U.S.S. Pueblo..... and this way they know someone else cares bout them and what happened. And I feel strongly that history should be corrected and all the crew needs to be rewarded.... with at least the truth. Well, I better go for now. Sincerely, Paige Dawn Hammond

P.S. And a special note for Mrs. Bucher....... GREAT JOB of standing up for your husband! You are a great role model for us Navy wives.

Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2001 19:41:18 -0800

I just arrived in so Korea the month you were captured by the no Koreans. it is something I will never forget. I was close to the DMZ with a 155 artillery section. we camped on our howitzers over a week waiting for a war. We had heard that President Johnson rerouted a carrier. for your defense, every day while we waiting, jets and choppers with 50 calibers would fly over. We thought that you would be rescued! it never happened. I was 20 years old. I came home from so Korea a month after you were released. While I was there we were close enough to the border that we heard there loud speakers. We had pamphlets dropped on us by balloons, pictures of you guys. I want to tell you as an American, how sorry I am that we did nothing to help you out of that crisis, you should have never been put in a situation where you had little to defend yourself, and to me you are all heroes. You all deserve the highest honors America can bestow on you. Again I am so sorry we did nothing but sit on our guns and not help you, we needed a real president at that time. like Ronald Regan. Never feel, you did anything wrong, we failed you, it is not the other way around. God Bless your whole Crew and Captain, I know what you did!

Glenn Holmes Lakewood Calif.

Date: 12/18/2001 8:38:58 AM Pacific Standard Time

We re-aired the Pueblo show again this past weekend and got a lot of very positive e-mail. Several people wanted to get in touch with Cmdr Bucher and we are forwarding some email to him. We thought we'd send this one to you to decide whether you'd like to respond to it. By the way lots of people have been asking us about VHS copies of the show, including some people who said they were friends of yours. We will be making those available soon via our website www.foxnews.com/warstories. Thanks for all your help. Jim Gaffey Producer WAR STORIES

Date not available in forwarded message. I have just finished watching the 16 December 2001 issue of "War Stories" relating the USS Pueblo incident.. My thanks to Fox for showing this excellent series. A special thanks to Col. Oliver North for his participation. Your reporting that the USS Pueblo crew gather on occasion caught my attention. Especially the part where they keep in contact by Email. If you know them, and if it is permissible, please send me the Email addresses of some or all of the crew. I would like to communicate with each of them personally to relay my thanks. If some security or privacy protocol prevents you from sharing these addresses with me, I will understand. I have a son who is now in the Arabian Gulf aboard the USS Carl Vinson. They receive hate mail Emails on a regular basis aboard his ship; and so I would respect your affording privacy to the Pueblo crew. However, if you cannot give me any addresses, please forward this Email to them so that any of them who wish may write to me. Thank you very much. Bernard E. Wooley, Physician Assistant CWO4, USN, Retired

Date: Sun, 23 Dec 2001 06:38:24 EST

Hello, I just watched the segment on War Stories telling about the USS Pueblo Incident. I was amazed that this had taken place and nothing had been done about it. As a high school student at the time this happened I had other things on my mind. I had no idea this was going on. Now, as a 52 year old woman I am appalled that our servicemen had to endure such horrible acts as was purportrated by the Koreans. The purpose of this email is, I would like to write a few of the surviving members of the Pueblo and ask them what I can do to help bring the USS Pueblo home. I think their records should show them as heroes for living through that ordeal. Could you please forward this to those that have email address. I will be looking forward to hearing from them. Thank you, Pamela Carter Jacksonville, Fl

Date: Sun, 23 Dec 2001 15:33:11 -0300

Feliz Navidad y paz para el mundo Merry Christmas and peace for the world Alberto Diaz

Date: Sun, 23 Dec 2001 12:44:04 -0600

You don't know me. I was your Air Force counter-part in 1968. I had just arrived at a tri-service base in Japan when your ship was captured. (Hakata, Japan - aka Brady Air Station). Tri-service - Army Security Agency, Navy Security Group, and USAF Security Service. Recently, I watched the story again of the Pueblo incident on Fox News' "War Stories" with Oliver North. Always felt that something wasn't quite right about the whole thing, and that show makes me feel even more so. Just wanted to tell you, that just as Oliver North told 'Pete' Bucher on that show how all the people he was with in Viet Nam cheered your return - so did we in Japan. By the way, I am from (and live in) Pueblo, Colorado (the city your ship is named after) so in my own mind, I always felt a special kin-ship with all of you, even more than being in a similar career field. Saw some of your reunion here earlier this year, and especially enjoyed the photos that was printed in our local newspaper. I'm just a retired enlisted guy, and I wish the best for the entire USS Pueblo crew, and I hope and pray we get her back someday. George Williams

Date: Sun, 23 Dec 2001 13:10:26 -0800

Hello, I came about your website after seeing a report on CNN. I appreciate you associations care and dedication to keeping the memory of the USS Pueblo alive. My father, Robert Joseph Hanneken, CPT USAF, died while in an operation associated with the Pueblo. I am writing in the hopes a gaining additional information, as there maybe someone on your staff having knowledge about US Air Forces recon missions at the time of this event. Again, I thank you for your efforts in providing information to the public and look forward to hearing from you soon. Sincerely, Michael Hanneken Richmond, CA

Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2001 08:13:41 -0500 My logbook from JAN '68 reveals a flight from Naha, Okinawa to Iwakuni, Japan to a point offshore from Wonsan Harbor. My P3A crew was alerted that Sunday morning to proceed to Iwakuni at best speed and report to the Wing Commander for operational briefing. We had no idea of the situation you were in at that point in time. Once we were briefed by the Commodore's staff and armed with a typical surface threat suite, we launched for 'a point off Wonsan' to observe and report. We were not briefed on rules of engagement, had no USS Pueblo communication frequencies, and were told that USAF protection was enroute ASAP. Words cannot express the shock of VP-6's Crew 8 as we came into a position to visually observe what was transpiring. We felt so utterly helpless as we received orders to stand off and await further instructions. We were not briefed on potential air engagement, and would have been sitting ducks if any had appeared. The promised USAF escorts never appeared and we watched in horror as the USS Pueblo and her brave crew turned westbound for Wonson. I observed tears on the cheeks of several crew members as we all shared in that unthinkable event. Crew 8 was joined by several squadron crews the next day and we flew many missions in support of the fleet, once it arrived in position. Our control ship was always the USS Truxton and we shared long, lonely hours on the red phone, talking mainly about our concern for the Pueblo crew. I had the pleasure of meeting CDR Bucher when we shared duty at the Naval Postgraduate School. I remember how the Monday morning quarterbacks seemed to take the position that the Captain should have scuttled the ship, fighting to the death to protect her from being taken from the high seas. I remember walking up to your Skipper and telling him how sorry I was that my crew couldn't have done more that Sunday. Even though your hijacking happened almost 34 years ago, please accept, on behalf of the Blue Shark's Crew 8, our sincere appreciation for what you did and you are heroes to us. It's a tragedy that your country has failed to do the same! God bless each of Pueblo's brave crew and may you and your families enjoy health and happiness in 2002. Warmest regards, Fred C. Holt CDR USN(Ret.)

Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2001 19:26:13 -0500

I am a Navy Veteran, though at an era later than the capture of your vessel. I have, however made several trips to North Korea, and on my last trip in July, 2001, I boarded the U.S.S. Pueblo which is located in Pyongyang. She is still proudly afloat, as if waiting for her crew to return. I toured her interior, and had to maintain composure as I witnessed torn metal and holes from the assault upon her in 68. I sat in her galley and stood in her bridge. Though your ship is now a trophy of your enemy, she is well cared for. Your crew is spoken of with the respect of a worthy opponent, and an almost reverent silence prevaded the decks. One of those who took your ship from you, is now care-taker of the U.S.S. Pueblo, and he is by her side every day in full uniform. I spoke with him, as sailor to sailor, and he asked me to extend his respects to the crew. He promised to care for your ship until he dies. I think it noteworthy that your ship has been preserved this long, and appears ready to get underway when her crew returns. If she were stateside now, Pueblo would be in mothballs. But now she lives, a floating memorial to both friend and foe. My Highest Respect to Her Crew David Witt, HM1 1971-1982

Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2001 15:47:28 EST

Hello, I recognize two names on the List of Crew Members and have in fact written to one back in the 1978-79 time frame. His name is Wayne Anderson of Blackshear, GA. The other crew member is Anthony Lamantia who I may have gone to school with in Pensacola back in 1965. His it possible to get current email or postal addresses of these men? Larry Steinfeldt NCVA Member

Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2001 17:10:09 -0800

I recently watched a TV program about the USS Pueblo Incident and was surprised to note no mention of the fact that we (the DIA) knew of the North Korean's plans to capture her. In 1968, I was a US Army Intelligence Case Officer (MOS 97C40) stationed in Saigon, working under shallow cover as a GS-9 civilian auditor. My assignment was as advisor to an ARVN Intelligence collection team with target responsibility in North Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. After the Pueblo incident, another US Army Case Officer was pulled out of his deep cover assignment in Japan and sent to live with me in my Saigon safehouse for the sole purpose of hiding him. A highly rated source in his net operating into North Korea from Japan had compromised the plans of the North Koreans to grab the Pueblo and he sent it up the line well before the incident. After the Pueblo was taken, someone wanted to be sure that nobody could find him, including his own agents. If this is all old news, sorry to bother you. If anyone wants more details, write back. I assume all this has been long declassified. Bob Humphrey Coronado, CA

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