Date: Sun, 6 Oct 2002 18:30:23 -0700

Rich Arnold is a friend of mine and we worked together for many years. His phone has gone dead and the e-mail address no longer works. If you can help me contact him it would be greatly appreciated. I am at present trying to round up support to bring the Pueblo back. Please contact me at the addresses below or phone.

David W. Diffenderfer

Date: Sun, 6 Oct 2002 21:37:51 EDT

Dear Commander Bucher, I just watched Oliver North's "War Stories'. I was 13-14 years old when you and your crew were captured. Though I am now 47 years old, I remember it on the news, in the newspapers and magazines. I remember watching a tv movie several (many) years ago on your capture and torture. I have also skimmed your book. I think you got a raw deal from our government. I am sorry about that. I want you to know that should my 2 sons serve in the military and are captured, I would want them to have a Commander ( leader ) like you because I know that he would have their safety, hope, morale and return home as a top priority. Thank you for your service to our country and your devotion to the men who served with you and under you. Kevin Robinson, 609 Azure Hills, Van Buren, Arkansas.

Date: Sun, 6 Oct 2002 22:00:22 -0400

Dear Sir;

I just watched a documentary on the Pueblo capture and I am outraged to think that we let such a thing happen without doing anything about it.I am a Navy vet and I remember when it all took place but I did'nt know they still have the ship.This country owes the Officers and crew an apology NOW!! This nation should be ashamed! Thank you

Bud Farmer

Date: Sun, 6 Oct 2002 19:19:31 -0700

I think the Pueblo is a National Monument held hostage and would like to bring her back for my friend Richard Arnold, the crew, and the USA. Surely the tourist traffic would pay for all costs to bring her back. Wouldn't it be wonderful see her in San Diego. If this idea appeals to anyone please let me know and if I can help just let me know. It looks like I may have a considerable support group already.

David W. Diffenderfer

Date: Sun, 06 Oct 2002 21:38:23 -0500

Can you tell me if there is anything private citizens can do to get Cdr. Boucher's name cleared of all blame in the Pueblo incident? To whom can we write?

Thank you, Penelope A. Blake, Ph.D.

Date: Sun, 20 Oct 2002 21:10:12 -0400

Hello,

My name is Michael Shouse. I wanted to tell you how much I enjoy the associations website. It has proved very informative and insightful in my study of the cold war. I also found something you might find interesting, there is group called the Korean Friendship association, which promotes North Korea. They have a conference every year in Pyongyang and one of the highlights is visiting the pueblo. I can't even begin to imagine what it was like for you and the crew. However I salute your heroism and bravery which you and the entire crew of the Pueblo so gallantly proffered in the service of our country. My God Bless you and all of your shipmates. I look forward to your response.

Your Friend Always, Michael Shouse

Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2002 14:58:02 -0400

I am the senior diplomatic correspondent of USA TODAY and may be making a trip to North Korea early next month. I would like a phone number or numbers for members of your organization who would be willing to speak with me.

Many thanks, Barbara.

Date: Fri, 8 Nov 2002 10:35:03 -0800

Greetings and a salute.

I served on the USS Chicago during the period of the Pueblo's capture and have been trying to find details of an attack made on us by North Vietnamese patrol boats in late November or early December of '67. I queried a shipmate who not only remembered the incident but had photos from the next day so could narrow down the time as my memories seem to be merged with another attack on ships near us a year and a half earlier. He was also a career military man and offered insight into the mindset that had left us vulnerable, without screen and almost no close combat capability (one working 5" 38 and a 50 caliber machine gun and a bent propeller shaft) and compared it to the mentality of the SOP of the time that allowed the Pueblo to be captured. Upon seeing the date of your capture a very short time later I can't help but wonder if our incident, in which we were chased around by something I am now told was called a KOMAR patrol boat, provided the Koreans with the realization that it could be done and easily so. I also thought of the USS Pueblo and the contrast of the treatment the crew got when they landed the EPPS on Hanna Island. Looked like they were treated pretty well by the Chinese there and then called heroes upon return. We went up to Korea after your capture to provide air traffic control and missile defense though I don't know if I can provide anything of value to your site from that experience. I also note that the president of your association lives here in Eureka...glad you all made it back.-noel adamson

Date: Mon, 11 Nov 2002 11:30:26 -0500

Sirs,

I just wanted to take this Memorial Day to say thank you for your sacrifices and what you endured at the hands of the North Koreans. You are not forgotten and we in the United States have much to thank you for. I have spent much time studying your homepage and I recommend it to anyone I can. You did a great job of putting it together. You add so much to the histories of the incidents that are already out there. Thanks again. --Stanley Underdal

GROUP, ATTENTION! PRESENT ARMS!

Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2002 13:42:22 -0800

As a past crew menber of the USS Pueblo I would be interested in when and where the next reunion is. Ronald Dingus IC2 1966-1967

Date: Thu, 14 Nov 2002 01:55:23 -0600

USS Pueblo Crew:

I stumbled on your website and could not pull my self away until I had read every word. I was 2 years old during your capture, and never knew of your ordeal until now. From a proud American, who has ridden scott-free for 36 years on the backs of brave soles like yourselves, thank you for your service and sacrifice. Some of the testimony makes me boil, but I will refrain from sarcasm here. Texas

Date: Sun, 17 Nov 2002 17:43:28 -0800

Thank you for the site , and memory to Pueblo , Although I was only 17 at the time and a Canadian , i have always been intrigued about the story and the entire circumstances surrounding Pueblo. i build model R/C kits and the Pueblo inspired me to build a similar vessel to the Pueblo, mh next attempt will be to build a Pueblo, the former model is a " fly in the ointment " test to get rid of the technical difficulties of building in that size. sometimes when I work in my " shipyard " I will play " the lonely Bull " Thanks again for an inspiring sight . H. van Dalen Victoria BC.

Date: Thu, 14 Nov 2002 12:02:41 EST

I noticed today that North Korea has decided not to return the Pueblo. Hadn't thought about that ship in many years. In 1968 Newsweek in conjunction with its reporting published a picture of the Pueblo that certainly looked like the USS Deal AKL-2 ( I am a former XO in the Deal). The picture I see today on your websight looks somewhat different, but your request for information mentions a USS Banner which I'm sure was an AKL operating in the Solomons (I think in the 50's). I also noticed a letter from one who worked on the Pueblo's conversion (?) in Bremerton -- the Deal was decommisioned in 1955 (I had been reassigned but received an invitation to the party) in Bremerton.

Anyhow, would like to know if the Deal is the Pueblo, and if it is and the Association would like an 8X10 glossy of the Deal entering Sasebo harbor in 1952 after delivering ammunition to the Marines in Inchon, its theirs for the asking.

Les Wright

Portland, OR

Date: Thu, 14 Nov 2002 09:20:28 -0800 (PST)

Hi, I just read through your site. What the officers and crew of USS Pueblo went through after their rescue is disgraceful. The officers at the top the chain of command at the time deserve courts martial themselves. We should send a submarine in and sink the Pueblo, since the enemy in North Korea has made it into a tourist attraction. Sink it and totaly destroy it. That's what should have happened in 1968. Proof positive of incompetence at the top.

Sam Smilie

Date: Thu, 14 Nov 2002 10:49:50 -0800

We thought we were going to war when the Pueblo "incident" happened. It was a strange thing to suddenly be aware that our "brothers" on the Pueblo were in danger, boys and men we didn't know, ... We were young, clueless about world politics, as they handed out weapons that we were really not that used to using. Grenade launchers and such. But the bottom line was thinking about what it must be like to be on a ship, as you men were, worried about what was going to happen next. Men and boys that you didn't know, said a prayer for you, even those that didn't pray.

Steve DeLuca

Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2002 10:44:25 -0600

Hi.

My name is John Brewer. I live in Huntsville, AL. I am writing a novel that takes place in North Korea. In part of the book, the hero is fleeing from North Korean security personnel and winds up on the Pueblo that is still docked on the Taedong river in P'yongyang as a floating revolutionary museum. I was wondering if there are any schematics of the Pueblo that exist that show the layout of the spaces so I can accurately write this scene?

John Brewer

P.S. Here are two images of the Pueblo as it exists today:

Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2002 15:43:37 -0800

Hello,

My name is Whitney Macaulay and I am a thirteen year old boy living in Sequim, Washington. I am planning to do my National History Day Project on The USS Pueblo. I have always been interested in the Pueblo from the first time I heard about it on a history channel presentation. I also want to go to the Naval Academy. But right now I have this project to do. I have used your web site, and looked at the crew list. I would like to be able to contact crew members who live here in Washington. I was able to find Elton Wood's phone number as well as Rogelio Abelon's. I will be speaking to Mr. Abelon on Friday. I assume Mr. Lacy's phone is unlisted. Is there any possible way you might be able to help me with a phone number or address? It would be great if you could send my e-mail address out to other members who might like to e-mail me. I hope my project goes well. My teacher thinks it is a great idea. If I do well I will share the results with you guys.

Thank you, Whitney Macaulay

Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2002 09:15:45 -0500

My name is Dick Hutchins. I was a friend of Robert Harris, STEVE Harris' father. His father was my high school civics teacher. He was also a yacht captain during the summer. I sailed as his mate. I lost track of Steve after the trial. I would like to get in touch with him

Date: Sat, 23 Nov 2002 16:23:42 -0600

Dear Sir,

A number of years ago, before I began the Korean War Project, I read Commander Bucher's book. Only a few moments ago, I finished reading Bucher: My Story for the second time. For the last several years my brother and I have featured Christmas stories from the Korean War, and this year we are planning an enlarged version. In keeping with the fact that the war never ended, and the fact that we have over the years received many emails from soldiers and sailors who were stationed in South Korea and at sea during and after the capture, this year we would like to feature any Christmas stories from Pueblo veterans who would be willing to express their thoughts about how they spent their first Christmas free. We would also like to make certain that Commander Bucher and the crew knows that we still Remember The Pueblo, and especially the loss of Fireman Duane Hodges.

Hal Barker Dallas, Texas Korean War Project

Date: Mon, 25 Nov 2002 20:10:24 EST

To whom this may concern, I'm looking for a Mr. Edward "Stu" Russell. I sent him a letter earlier my name is Laura Mendell. I forgot to ask him what were the rights and responsibilities of the USS Pueblo crew members. I was just writing what the thoughts were of how they are citizen's. Because I'm doing a history Project on the USS Pueblo. My project is due in December so if you can could I get a respond in your nearest convenience

Date: Wed, 27 Nov 2002 21:19:45 -0600

Other than a few earlier email's with him I only knew Joe [Sterling] for about and hour and a half as I visited him once at his home in Lincoln, Nebraska. I came unannounced on a hot saturday afternoon, he was doing some chores around his house but dropped them all to receive me. We went to a corner room of the mobil home, lit only by the fading sunlight. He talked in a low voice, about anything he wanted. I wasn't going to press him about anything in particular, but let him tell me anything he felt comfortable with. As an Army man doing much the same work in the Army Security Agency I told Joe that both our lives were affected that day. Mine much less as I was quickly sent on TDY to Korea for the month of February, 1968. Not much of a common bond for sure ... but at least we had a little something to share. He related some of the things that happened while being held and also some of the events of the day of capture and questions that still hadn't been answered to his satisfaction. After about an hour and a half and I was getting up to leave he showed me some pictures on the wall, of the ship ... and his Sailor of the Month Pacific Area, a large sign for preferred parking in Hawaii or the Philipines ... don't remember right now. Then he picked up a plaque laying on the daybed, which he said each man was presented with ... "to the men of the Pueblo ... " ... but with a little twinkle in his eye he turned it over and said "THIS is what I really treasure" .... and showed me the inscription ... Signed by John Wayne! As we stood in the driveway I realized that his wife and daugther or somone who had been in the house were gone .. we were alone and there was no one to take our picture together ... so i figured ... I'd do it another day .... ... he also said next time we meet maybe we could go out for some good RIBS! ... I said sure, we could do that.... A year went by and I didnt' get back down to see him yet ... then ... Tuesday Morning as I was reading the Omaha World Herald .... I saw the notice of his death, and the funeral that was being held that day! ... Too late ... we were not to meet again... Had I known any sooner I probably could have made the funeral in Weeping Water, NE about 80 miles from here. I will at least be sending condolences to his widow .. I guess I'd like to talk a bit with her too ... sometime .... As i said previouly ,, I only knew him for a couple hours at most ... you, his shipmates knew him a lot better I got to, but I think in the short meeting ... I got a good glimpse of his outlook on life. BTW.. he said he didn't like going to the formal reunions, banquets and golf ... his idea of a Pueblo reunion would have been "get the guys together in an open field, no media or anyone else around .... and a keg of beer ..... and TALK! :-) Sorry to hear of your loss ... a true Nebraska HERO died the other day ..... with not much fanfare .... but as Joe himself said to me ... he didn't like much publicity. ... - vern

Vern Greunke

Date: 11/27/2002 7:41:58 PM Mountain Standard Time

My name is P.O. DeLeonardo. I am the Navy Honor Guard Commander for United States Strategic Command. Recently I attended a funeral for a CT1 Charles Sterling (Retired). I am not sure if you are aware of his passing, but I felt it proper to let his old shipmates know, and I found your email online. I would also like to pass on that for us Navy service members that attended the funeral, Petty Officer Sterling and his shipmates of the Pueblo are all heroes to us.

Respectfully,

IS2 DeLeonardo

Shipmates.

Regretfully, late Thursday, 21 November, a former shipmate, Retired Navy Veteran Charles (Joe) Sterling died after a long fight with cancer at his home in Lincoln, NE. This fine American served our country and Navy for 23 years. During his career he served aboard the USS Pueblo. For those of you not familiar with this historic ship, it was attacked and captured off the North Korean coast while conducting an intelligence mission on January 23, 1968. During the attack one crewmember was killed and several wounded. All 82 surviving crew members, which included Mr. Sterling, were taken as Prisoners-of-War for 11 months. Mr. Sterling's family contacted a member of USSTRATCOM to invite any interested Sailors to his funeral services, which will be held Tuesday, 26 November in Weeping Water, Nebraska (approximately a 20 minute drive south of Bellevue). Additionally, several Navy members will serve as pall-bearers and the Navy Honor Guard will provide honors to Mr Sterling in respect for his dying request.

Petty Officer DeLeonardo,

Date: Tue, 3 Dec 2002 00:48:11 EST

Dear Sirs,

I would like to contact Gene Lacy, but have been unable to through some of the internet services or even the white pages in Seattle. When Gene served as Base Security Officer for Naval Base, Seattle, I was his opposite number at Naval Support Activity, Seattle, at Sand Point in 1970-71.

I would just like to touch base and say hello. I have always liked him, thought of him as a real gentleman and as one of the nicest people I have ever met. Would you please forward this to him? I would consider it a great favor.

Sincerely,

Randall G. Cook (former lieutenant and formerly "Randy")

Date: Thu, 05 Dec 2002 00:38:37 -0500

My name is Thomas B. Casella I am not sure if this information is of any value to you but id like to share it with you anyway. While I was stationed at Camp Butler, Okinawa, I was awakened one evening to go to the Communications Center where I was a Comm Center Man during my time there, I was a L/CPL at the time, with a cryptographic clearence, as well as a top secret one. As I entered the Comm Center the comanding officer, Capt, told me I had a message waiting for me which was encripted and was of the Flash kind. I proceded to do my job, setting up the wheel, which was the 4 letter code groups, I started typing and as I typed I watched the encrypted msg become a letter from hell. I remember reading several lines of the Pueblo being captured off the coast of North Korea, now if you remember correctly the tet offensive was going on at that time and things were not well on Okinawa either. We were working 12 on and 12 off and most of us were holding back the anger, pain, disbelief, and whatever other emotions were with us because of all the deaths in Nam. We were not fighting the war in nam in the fields but as we watched the names of all the KIA, MIA, and the battles the men were fighting it became part of us also. Well I translated this msg, and as per orders, strapped on a 45, put the msg in a briefcase with handcuffs, shut and locked this briefcase, and was driven to Camp Hansen. As we were driving to Camp Hansen we were pulled over by the MP;s and asked to get out of the van, I pulled the 45 and told the sgt that we had an important increpted flash msg that had to be at camp hansen NOW, as he looked down the barrel of the 45 he asked us if we wanted an escort, and we said yes. As we pulled into camp hansen we were met by several other military police and taken to a mountain and then took an elevator down some i dunno maybe 300 feet to where another comm center was. This was not a ordinary msg, I knew that, but at no time did i think all of Okinawa was going to be called up to fight in Korea. The problem was when I returned back to base, I couldn;t tell a sole, nobody had a clearence high enough for me to tell. I was then bombarded with threats, the guys in my own barracks threatened to beat it out of me which probably would have happened if it wern't for two friends I had there. Gus Sprague and Paul Schmidt. They kinda protected me as much as they could. But it got so bad I had to go to the chaplins and stay for 2 days till the msg was downgraded to top secret. Then everybody knew about the pueblo, the only thing that changed was nobody cared then. They had no idea what was in that msg the first time. I had actually though we would be on the tarmac catching the first plane to Korea. I also remember that for several days after that things were busy, more msgs were sent and recieved to westpac I think, not sure anymore, its been so long. I sometimes come in here and read about the men onboard and how they were treated and how hardly anybody around this country knows how close we came to war with Korea, again. I remember the Pueblo, every year, sometimes every month. I remember that night, the feeling i got of how the men onboard were being treated that very min. How they might not make it back, how they might be tortured, killed, and for what. I never did actuallly find out what reallly happened. For some strange reason I get on the computer around christmas and look up the pueblo, not sure why, I just do, I say a prayer for all who were on her, give thanks, and go to bed. Tonight I though I just write abit of what Im feeling. I thank you for your time, I thank you for your service, I thank God everyday that most made it back and are safe, I also thank God for my freedoms, I thank you, for being part of my life, the Pueblo, a fine ship and crew.

Thomas Barry Casella

Date: Sun, 8 Dec 2002 02:41:56 EST

Thank you for your website. We would like to know if all of the crew finally received Purple Heart Medals as a recognition for their heroic efforts. Also, could you tell us about the helicopter that crashed close to the Pueblo after the crew had been imprisioned. Who were these soldiers and did they come out and were released when the crew was released from Korean prisons? Thank so much. Appreciate your efforts. B. J.

Date: Mon, 9 Dec 2002 21:49:42 +0900

Pueblo Veterans,

I have emailed your association in the past when I was stationed in Camp Pendleton. I have nothing but the deepest respect for all of you. I am an Intelligence Marine currently serving in Okinawa, Japan I saw the show JAG say what it did about the Pueblo and her Captain I had to respond. I am including a copy of the email I sent CBS. I was recently in Washington DC and visited the museum at NSA and I saw the Pueblo display. It brought home what all of you endured and accomplished. I also told my group a story I heard on the History channel concerning use of the middle finger. Everyone thought it was great! Best wishes and fair seas to all of you!

Semper Fi' Karl M. Allwerdt GySgt USMC

Email to CBS To whom It May Concern, I am a Marine stationed in Okinawa, Japan. The only network we have is Armed Forces Network for our television viewing. Usually, the shows are a couple of weeks behind the States. Tonight, AFN aired an episode of JAG where a pilot destroyed a P-3 that landed in China. During the courtroom scene, the USS Pueblo was used as an example of not fighting back. Your writers should examine their facts. First, the USS Pueblo was attacked in international waters. Second, the crew did fight back, but they had nothing heavier than a machine gun. Third, when Commander Pete Bucher made the hard decision to surrender, one of his crew was killed and many others were wounded. The crew spent almost a year in brutal confinement, tortured daily, and yet, they continued to fight back. They are heroes for their actions during their fight and confinement, and are examples to all service members. Their actions should not be misrepresented or soiled for the sake of ratings. If your show is going to use examples from our past, then they should be accurate. As a Marine, I am very disappointed in your show. I take pride in what the crew of the Pueblo accomplished. They returned home with honor. Perhaps that may not mean much to your show, but it is the foundation upon which our military was built on. I may not be able to turn to another station but I can turn the show off. If you continue to misrepresent and tarnish our treasured history that is what I will do and urge my fellow Marines to do the same.

Date: Mon, 09 Dec 2002 13:59:23 -0700

I was wondering if you could tell me where the ship got its name?

Emily Jones

Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 03:00:08 EST

I read in the today's Los Angeles Times newspaper that someone or the government is trying to bring back the ship home from North Korea. Well, good luck.

Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 14:43:18 -0800

Good day I have not heard the name Pueblo in a long time. An article appeared in the local paper about the Pueblo and Korea recently and I happened on to your web page. Very good. At the time you were captured, I was in Vietnam on the USS Oriskany CVA-34. We had gotten the call to get to your location asap. We were the first there I believe, not the Enterprise, as noted in an article. I was part of a potential boarding party which did not disempark unfortunately. The crew of the Pueblo are all very brave and I appreciate all that you have done. It's very unfortunate how this government treated Capt. Burcher and the handling of the whole incident.

Take care, God Bless America. Bob Gehricke

Date: Wed, 18 Dec 2002 11:12:33 -0500

Greetings - I am the assignment manager at WLUK FOX 11 TV in Green Bay. We are working on a story about the city of Kewaunee, WI trying to get the USS Pueblo returned to the city, where it was built. We would be interested in doing a phone interview with either one of you. Please call me at 800-236-8477 or 920-490-1407. Thanks, Brian Kerhin Assignment Manager WLUK FOX 11, Green Bay

Date: Wed, 18 Dec 2002 16:56:14 -0600

My name is Nate Phelps, I'm a reporter with the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, wisc. One of our local county boards has sent a resolution to the Navy asking the Pueblo be brought back to Kewaunee, Wisc. where it was built. Presumably if it is returned from North Korea. I'm interested in talking to you, or another crew member, who served on that ship about your experience and your thoughts on the development in Kewaunee County. If you could give me a call that'd be great. I'd like to get this story in either late this week or for the weekend. I will be in the office until about 7 p.m. tonight (Wed.) and around most of the day Thursday, though I will be out for part of the AM. Thanks, Nate Phelps

Reporter, Green Bay Press-Gazette

Date: Thu, 19 Dec 2002 15:44:23 -0800

Hello,

My name is Doug Corrion. I wanted to find out when and where the next USS Pueblo reunion will occur. Thanks in advance for your help.

Date: Thu, 19 Dec 2002 19:59:01 -0600

I keep waiting for an honest explanation of our government's failure to go to the aid of the ship and crew..... also unbelievable is the navy making your captain the scapegoat of the whole ordeal.... don't let the united states people forget your terrible ordeal.... thank you for your service to our country...

Tom Inguagiato USAF 1963-1967

Date: Sat, 21 Dec 2002 10:26:56 -0500

Just wanted to wish every body a merry christmas and a very very happy new year. Glad we are all sound for this holiday season.

May God Bless. Barry Casella

Date: Sat, 21 Dec 2002 14:36:33 -0500

Hi. I found a website which has satellite imagery from the 1968 capture. It also general information about the ship, as well as pictures of the ship. Sincerely, Jason Kennedy (nephew of Tom Massie)

Date: Sun, 22 Dec 2002 12:42:42 EST

Good morning

I visit the site from time to time to help me remember. This visit brought up the pictures of the Pueblo tied to the beach in North Korea. Nice. I have given up trying to discuss the incident with anyone, as I never seem to find any one that recalls North Korea "taking" a US Naval vessal on the high seas. Then they don't believe either we were doing what we were doing, or that the No. Korean's would dare to.... etc. I imagine it must really be a kick for the surviving crew when they face the same situation. I am trying to collect a complete set of published books on the incident. Some are getting hard to find. I have about six now. I once saw something on a book by an author from England( I believe) but I didn't grab it and have never sound it since. Oh, well, they are always on my perpetual Christmas list on the side of the Refer. I did a few of the Clickbettle trips on the Banner when it was still an Attack Killer Launch. Nasty duty for a shore sailor from Kami Seya. I was never informed they went up and down and side to side and rolled all at the same time.. I have a few sea stories and normally love to tell them, but not today. Thanks for the site. Good bless you all, happy holidays, and I'm still including Doug H in my prayers.

George Estano, Braintree MA

Date: Tue, 24 Dec 2002 19:24:51 -0500

Brothers,

I visit the official Pueblo website from time to time, and thank you for your courage and service to our country. I offer you my song "Ballad of the Pueblo", written 34 years ago today (Korean time), and posted to my personal website at <http://www.qsl.net/n6tx/poetry/walls/pueblo.htm>. Do feel free to post it to your site; I hereby waive all associated royalties, and offer the song for your use, gratis. (A .WAV file of me performing this song appears in my CD "Tune In The Universe!"; I can supply that too, if you wish to use it.) I have shared some of my Pueblo-related history with Ralph McClintock, and would be pleased to be interviewed by any of you who might wish to learn more. I was on command post duty in the Comm Center at Osan AFB during your capture, and was involved in some of the communications surrounding an abortive attempt to provide air support. (I extended my tour in Korea, so as to be on hand when you were finally freed.) I salute you all, and wish you a merry christmas.

In peace,

Paul Shuch

Date: Thu, 26 Dec 2002 23:28:56 -0500

I remember the incident and every man was and is a hero.The US. Government let the Pueblo Crew down.

Bob Markward

Date: Fri, 27 Dec 2002 15:38:21 -0500

Hello Pueblo Crew Members

I in a small way was involved with your incident. I was an E-5 Staff Sgt in the AF. I was regular AF and was assigned to the 192 TRS (Nevada ANG activated) as an advisor. I was an RF-101 Voodoo (reconnaissance) crew chief. I spend 90 days at Itazuke AB Japan during 1968-9. We all received the Expeditionary medal for our tour. I was then reassigned to another regular unit at Cannon AFB in New Mexico. I very proudly served you, and set here with a lump in my throat. God Bless each and every one of you. Gordon E. Hahn

Date: Sun, 29 Dec 2002 10:48:35 EST

what happened to the ship itself? Does North Korea still have it? SHARKFINGUY

Date: Sun, 29 Dec 2002 14:39:26 -0700

Dear USS Pueblo:

I learned of the USS Pueblo incident on the Discovery Channel late last night as I warmed a bottle for my daughter. Being a former history major I immediately jumped on the web and found your site. Unfortunately, your site doesn’t go into what really happened; I would be very interested to know of your story in depth, are there pages I missed?

God bless, Darrell