Greetings Altair Shipmates. On March 12th I received the following email from Mike Troiano:
"Our shipmate and my dear friend Albert J. Pizzo passed away today after a 2 year battle with lung cancer. Please add AJ's name to our growing memorial list. Thanks. Regards, Mike"
Our sincerest condolences to the Pizzo family. The family can be reached at:
Al Pizzo Family
15 Grandview Place
Sewell, NJ 08080
856-218-8456
Charles
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
February 2008 by Charles Brecheisen
SHIPMATE PASSING: We lost Shipmate Jerry Daney February 19. Jerry was a SK2 and aboard the Altair 1955-1958. Our condolences to the Daney family.
FINANCIAL: Our beginning balance was $3175.35 with income of $430.00 and expenses of $126.45 leaving a balance of $3478.90 The expense was for our web site. $350 of the income was pledges for the Altair Plaque.
ALTAIR PLAQUE: WE MADE IT!!!!!!!!!!! We now have the entire cost of the Altair Plaque covered and it is on order. The plaque ceremony will be Thursday, October 23, 2008 promptly at 1PM. More information will be forthcoming in our next Altair Newsletter. The following weekend will be the Altair Reunion at Myrtle Beach, SC. Special thanks go to Mrs. Dan Thrasher, widow of Dan, for her generous contribution to the plaque fund. More information to follow as soon as it is available.
NEW SHIPMATES: Please welcome aboard Bruce Davis, 1962-62. Bruce lives in Orlando, Fl.; and, Bob Smith, SK3 from Norwich, NY. WELCOME ABOARD!
If you need any additional information about the Altair Plaque or the next reunion, please contact me at cmbaltairaks32@fastmail.us
DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL!!! I have been getting 50-60 spams a day at this email address and have set the options to delete 100% of incoming email. Please use my fastmail.us address. Thanks!
Best Regards To All........Charles
FINANCIAL: Our beginning balance was $3175.35 with income of $430.00 and expenses of $126.45 leaving a balance of $3478.90 The expense was for our web site. $350 of the income was pledges for the Altair Plaque.
ALTAIR PLAQUE: WE MADE IT!!!!!!!!!!! We now have the entire cost of the Altair Plaque covered and it is on order. The plaque ceremony will be Thursday, October 23, 2008 promptly at 1PM. More information will be forthcoming in our next Altair Newsletter. The following weekend will be the Altair Reunion at Myrtle Beach, SC. Special thanks go to Mrs. Dan Thrasher, widow of Dan, for her generous contribution to the plaque fund. More information to follow as soon as it is available.
NEW SHIPMATES: Please welcome aboard Bruce Davis, 1962-62. Bruce lives in Orlando, Fl.; and, Bob Smith, SK3 from Norwich, NY. WELCOME ABOARD!
If you need any additional information about the Altair Plaque or the next reunion, please contact me at cmbaltairaks32@fastmail.us
DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL!!! I have been getting 50-60 spams a day at this email address and have set the options to delete 100% of incoming email. Please use my fastmail.us address. Thanks!
Best Regards To All........Charles
Sunday, March 02, 2008
Shipmate Passing
Greetings Altair Shipmates. I regret to inform you that the following shipmate passed on February 19, 2008:
Gerald "Jerry" Daney SK2 1955-1958
Condolences can be sent to:
The Daney Family
104 Wren Drive
Larksville, PA 18704
570-288-2479
All the USS Altair Shipmates send their condolences to the Daney Family.
Gerald "Jerry" Daney SK2 1955-1958
Condolences can be sent to:
The Daney Family
104 Wren Drive
Larksville, PA 18704
570-288-2479
All the USS Altair Shipmates send their condolences to the Daney Family.
January 2008 by Charles Brecheisen
ALTAIR PLAQUE: We have received $2810 in pledges and have received $2400. The total cost of the plaque and ceremony is $3000! If you pledged, please send in your pledge. The ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, October 23, 2008, the day before the Altair reunion. The ceremony is in Washington DC and is a proud moment for the USS Altair. Jim Phippard has selected the site for the plaque. Please plan to attend.
FINANCIAL: The beginning balance was $3156.82 with income of $535.00 (split between dues and plaque) with expenses of $516.47 leaving a balance of $3175.35. The first payment of $500.00 was made on the plaque. Once the date is confirmed (we are waiting for Admiral Colbert's wife to respond) then $2500.00 will be due immediately.
ALTAIR SHIPMATES: January was a good month for new shipmates as we board 4 new shipmates! WELCOME ABOARD!
John E. Simonides, SK3, 1966-68, Stony Creek, CT
Robert S. Lasky, SK3, 1955, Kewanee, IL
John K. Mowitz, SN, 1960-61, Merrimac, WI
Jim Ledden, SFM3, 1968, Valdese, NC
ALTAIR REUNION: As soon as more info is available on our next reunion in October, I will get a news letter on the way to all.
INSTANT MESSAGING: Both Martin Summann and I are set up on instant messaging. Martin is set up on Messenger as vabeach757@cox.net and I am set up on Yahoo IM as cmbaltairaks32 or maybe the @yahoo.com has to be on there too. Both instant messaging systems will talk to each other and Martin and I communicate almost daily. I used to be on AOL I.M. but am not any more.
All for now. Please contact me at cmbaltairaks32@fastmail with any questions or comments.
Best Regards To All..........Charles
FINANCIAL: The beginning balance was $3156.82 with income of $535.00 (split between dues and plaque) with expenses of $516.47 leaving a balance of $3175.35. The first payment of $500.00 was made on the plaque. Once the date is confirmed (we are waiting for Admiral Colbert's wife to respond) then $2500.00 will be due immediately.
ALTAIR SHIPMATES: January was a good month for new shipmates as we board 4 new shipmates! WELCOME ABOARD!
John E. Simonides, SK3, 1966-68, Stony Creek, CT
Robert S. Lasky, SK3, 1955, Kewanee, IL
John K. Mowitz, SN, 1960-61, Merrimac, WI
Jim Ledden, SFM3, 1968, Valdese, NC
ALTAIR REUNION: As soon as more info is available on our next reunion in October, I will get a news letter on the way to all.
INSTANT MESSAGING: Both Martin Summann and I are set up on instant messaging. Martin is set up on Messenger as vabeach757@cox.net and I am set up on Yahoo IM as cmbaltairaks32 or maybe the @yahoo.com has to be on there too. Both instant messaging systems will talk to each other and Martin and I communicate almost daily. I used to be on AOL I.M. but am not any more.
All for now. Please contact me at cmbaltairaks32@fastmail with any questions or comments.
Best Regards To All..........Charles
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Pledges are now due.
Greetings Altair Crew.
Joe Basso has made the first $500 pledge for the Altair plaque, which I will repay immediately to Joe. The total cost,including the ceremony will cost $3000.
Therefore, it is time for all those that have pledged and have not sent in their pledge please do so now. The balance will be due fairly quickly. There is a balance of $650 in pledges due.
If you have not pledged and want to pledge, it will be welcomed!!!!!
A big THANK YOU to all those that pledged (and paid)!!
Best Wishes to ALL.........Charles
Charles Brecheisen
248 Drifting Cloud
Holly Lake Ranch, TX 75765-6321
903-769-5325
Joe Basso has made the first $500 pledge for the Altair plaque, which I will repay immediately to Joe. The total cost,including the ceremony will cost $3000.
Therefore, it is time for all those that have pledged and have not sent in their pledge please do so now. The balance will be due fairly quickly. There is a balance of $650 in pledges due.
If you have not pledged and want to pledge, it will be welcomed!!!!!
A big THANK YOU to all those that pledged (and paid)!!
Best Wishes to ALL.........Charles
Charles Brecheisen
248 Drifting Cloud
Holly Lake Ranch, TX 75765-6321
903-769-5325
Monday, January 14, 2008
December 2007 by Charles Brecheisen
2008: Happy New Year to all the Altair shipmates and their families. Let's hope all have a prosperous and especially healthy 2008.
ALTAIR REUNION: Tom Planes reports very positive reports about our upcoming Altair reunion October 24-26, 2008 in Myrtle Beach, SC. My problem is getting snail mail kicked back to me due to shipmates moving and not notifying me of address change; or their passing and we are not notified by the next of kin.
ALTAIR PLAQUE: Joe Basso will be making the first commitment for the Altair plaque. Those who have pledges and not sent in their pledge, please do so. The total cost has risen to $3000, but we should have that covered.
FINANCIAL: The beginning balance was $3344.46 with income of $35.00and expenses of $222.64 leaving a balance of $3156.52. Expenses were stamps, labels and printing reunion sheets.
ALTAIR SHIPMATE: Please welcome on board Phillip J. Vachon. Phillip was a MMFN and served aboard 1961-1963 and resided in Florida.
All for now. Please contact me with any questions or comments at cmbaltairaks32@fastmail.us
Best Wishes To All.........Charles
ALTAIR REUNION: Tom Planes reports very positive reports about our upcoming Altair reunion October 24-26, 2008 in Myrtle Beach, SC. My problem is getting snail mail kicked back to me due to shipmates moving and not notifying me of address change; or their passing and we are not notified by the next of kin.
ALTAIR PLAQUE: Joe Basso will be making the first commitment for the Altair plaque. Those who have pledges and not sent in their pledge, please do so. The total cost has risen to $3000, but we should have that covered.
FINANCIAL: The beginning balance was $3344.46 with income of $35.00and expenses of $222.64 leaving a balance of $3156.52. Expenses were stamps, labels and printing reunion sheets.
ALTAIR SHIPMATE: Please welcome on board Phillip J. Vachon. Phillip was a MMFN and served aboard 1961-1963 and resided in Florida.
All for now. Please contact me with any questions or comments at cmbaltairaks32@fastmail.us
Best Wishes To All.........Charles
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
2 0 0 8 R E U N I O N !
The second formal USS Altair AKS-32 reunion will be held October 24, 25, and 26, 2008 at the following:
Courtyard by Marriott
1000 Commons Blvd.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
843/361-1730
877/502-4653 Reservations
843/361-1729 FAX
www.myrtlebeachcourtyard.com
The Courtyard sales person is:
Randall Blumberg
843/361-1730 ext. 7703
843/361-1729 FAX
Make your reservations now and plan to arrive early on Friday, October 24, 2008. Tom Planes has made arrangements for 60 king rooms at $69.00. Other arrangements, a formal dinner, etc. are being made and further information will be supplied when it becomes available.
Tom can be reached at:
Tom Planes
1177 Vintage Way
Hoschton, GA 30548
tomplanes@alltel.net
Courtyard by Marriott
1000 Commons Blvd.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
843/361-1730
877/502-4653 Reservations
843/361-1729 FAX
www.myrtlebeachcourtyard.com
The Courtyard sales person is:
Randall Blumberg
843/361-1730 ext. 7703
843/361-1729 FAX
Make your reservations now and plan to arrive early on Friday, October 24, 2008. Tom Planes has made arrangements for 60 king rooms at $69.00. Other arrangements, a formal dinner, etc. are being made and further information will be supplied when it becomes available.
Tom can be reached at:
Tom Planes
1177 Vintage Way
Hoschton, GA 30548
tomplanes@alltel.net
Saturday, December 15, 2007
November 2007 by Charles Brecheisen
NEW SHIPMATE: Please welcome aboard James (Jim) F. Ledden. Jim served aboard the Altair 1967-68 and was a SFM3. Jim currently resides in Valdese, NC
REUNION: Mark your calendars for our next 'major' Altair reunion for October 24, 25 and 26, 2008! (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) The reunion will be held at the Courtyard By Marriott, 1000 Commons Blvd., Myrtle Beach, SC 29572. Reservations 877-502-4653 and the rate for a King room is $69. More information will follow via email and snail mail as soon as available. Make your reservation early!
FINANCIAL: The beginning November balance was $3134.46 with income of $210.00 and zero expenses leaving a balance of $3344.46. $200.00 was for the Altair Plaque.
ALTAIR PLAQUE: Joe Basso assisted by Jim Phippard is working diligently on the Altair Plaque. More to follow.
All for now. Please contact me at cmbaltairaks32@fastmail.us with any questions or comments.
Best Regards To All, Charles
REUNION: Mark your calendars for our next 'major' Altair reunion for October 24, 25 and 26, 2008! (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) The reunion will be held at the Courtyard By Marriott, 1000 Commons Blvd., Myrtle Beach, SC 29572. Reservations 877-502-4653 and the rate for a King room is $69. More information will follow via email and snail mail as soon as available. Make your reservation early!
FINANCIAL: The beginning November balance was $3134.46 with income of $210.00 and zero expenses leaving a balance of $3344.46. $200.00 was for the Altair Plaque.
ALTAIR PLAQUE: Joe Basso assisted by Jim Phippard is working diligently on the Altair Plaque. More to follow.
All for now. Please contact me at cmbaltairaks32@fastmail.us with any questions or comments.
Best Regards To All, Charles
Friday, November 16, 2007
October 2007 by Charles Brecheisen
MINI-REUNION: The 'mini' reunion was a howling success! Over 26 shipmates, many with their wives attended. Tom and Sandi Planes did an absolutely outstanding job setting this up and providing the goodies. Many thanks and hats off to Tom and Sandi! And, thanks to all the shipmates that attended.
MAJOR-REUNION: Please mark October 24-27 October 2008 on your calendars, as that will be the dates of our next reunion. The Charleston location to be determined later, but information will be forthcoming as soon as possible.
WEB SITE: Check out the updated Altair web site at http://www.ussaltair-aks32.org Martin Summann is the Webmaster and has done an outstanding job of upgrading the site. Remember, all photographs go to Dick Braun dbraun@msbservices.com and visit our blog site at http://www.altair.smugmug.com
FINANCIAL: The beginning balance was $3054.46 with $80.00 in income and no expenses leaving a balance of $3134.46. This includes the Altair plaque money.
DUES: Yearly dues will be due in January of each year. This will simplify matters and make easier to keep records.
SHIPMATE PASSING: I received the following email:
"This is to inform you that Ronald Eckhard passed away October 19, 2007 from esophagael cancer. He fought a long and difficult battle. You will find him buried in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Donna Eckhard"
Shipmate Eckhard was a MA2 1960-1961 and Mrs. Eckhard can be reached at:
5050 Clayridge Drive Apt. 107
St. Louis, MO 63129
I sent Mrs. Eckhard a return email plus a sympathy card from all the Altair shipmates.
All for now. Please contact me at cmbaltairaks32@fastmail.us with any comments or questions.
Best Regards To All.........Charles
MAJOR-REUNION: Please mark October 24-27 October 2008 on your calendars, as that will be the dates of our next reunion. The Charleston location to be determined later, but information will be forthcoming as soon as possible.
WEB SITE: Check out the updated Altair web site at http://www.ussaltair-aks32.org Martin Summann is the Webmaster and has done an outstanding job of upgrading the site. Remember, all photographs go to Dick Braun dbraun@msbservices.com and visit our blog site at http://www.altair.smugmug.com
FINANCIAL: The beginning balance was $3054.46 with $80.00 in income and no expenses leaving a balance of $3134.46. This includes the Altair plaque money.
DUES: Yearly dues will be due in January of each year. This will simplify matters and make easier to keep records.
SHIPMATE PASSING: I received the following email:
"This is to inform you that Ronald Eckhard passed away October 19, 2007 from esophagael cancer. He fought a long and difficult battle. You will find him buried in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Donna Eckhard"
Shipmate Eckhard was a MA2 1960-1961 and Mrs. Eckhard can be reached at:
5050 Clayridge Drive Apt. 107
St. Louis, MO 63129
I sent Mrs. Eckhard a return email plus a sympathy card from all the Altair shipmates.
All for now. Please contact me at cmbaltairaks32@fastmail.us with any comments or questions.
Best Regards To All.........Charles
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Prayer Request from shipmate Ron Eckhard
From: Ronald Eckhard cddmi@charter.net
Subject: Cancer
Hi Charles,
I want to let you know that I have Terminal and will be going into Hospice in the near future. I could use the prayers of all my shipmates.
God Bless
Ron Eckhard
Ron, Lillie and I and all the Altair shipmates will be praying for you and your family. God Bless!
Charles
Subject: Cancer
Hi Charles,
I want to let you know that I have Terminal and will be going into Hospice in the near future. I could use the prayers of all my shipmates.
God Bless
Ron Eckhard
Ron, Lillie and I and all the Altair shipmates will be praying for you and your family. God Bless!
Charles
Friday, October 05, 2007
September 2007 by Charles Brecheisen
SHIPMATE PASSING: I got a letter back from a shipmate marked "DEC." After checking this out, it definitely meant "deceased." The letter was sent to Shipmate Jim McWilliams of Castell, Texas. Jim was a BM3 and served on the Altair during the 1967-1968 period. Our condolences to the Jim McWilliams family.
MINI-REUNION: It looks like the attendance will be good at the 'mini' reunion in Charleston, SC, Oct. 26-28 as over 25 shipmates have signed up. Sounds like fun! This is mainly a planning reunion for our next 'major' reunion and getting the Altair Plaque off the ground.
FINANCIAL: The beginning balance was $2926.28 with receipts of $170 and expenses of $41.82 leaving an balance of $3054.46. $100 of the receipts was for the Altair Plaque.
That's all for now. Please contact me with any questions or comments at cmbaltairaks32@fastmail.us
Best Regards To All..........Charles
MINI-REUNION: It looks like the attendance will be good at the 'mini' reunion in Charleston, SC, Oct. 26-28 as over 25 shipmates have signed up. Sounds like fun! This is mainly a planning reunion for our next 'major' reunion and getting the Altair Plaque off the ground.
FINANCIAL: The beginning balance was $2926.28 with receipts of $170 and expenses of $41.82 leaving an balance of $3054.46. $100 of the receipts was for the Altair Plaque.
That's all for now. Please contact me with any questions or comments at cmbaltairaks32@fastmail.us
Best Regards To All..........Charles
Saturday, September 29, 2007
August 2007 by Charles Brecheisen
This will be a short report as I just had rotator cuff surgery on my right shoulder and having trouble using my right arm and typing fingers.
FINANCIAL: The beginning balance was $2134.05 with receipts of $1035.00 and expenses of $242.77 leaving a balance of $2926.28. The receipts were for the Altair Plaque fund. Expenses were mailing expenses about the upcoming 'mini' reunion.
ALTAIR PLAQUE: We now have $2550 in receipts and pledges for the plaque. Thanks to Admiral Colbert's widow and all the contributing shipmates, we have exceeded the required $2500! YEA TEAM!
ALTAIR REUNION: By now, all Altair shipmates should have received information about the upcoming 'mini' reunion either via email or snail mail. Any questions should be sent to Tom Planes tomplanes@alltel.net Make your reservation early! Y'all come!
Best Regards To All...........Charles
FINANCIAL: The beginning balance was $2134.05 with receipts of $1035.00 and expenses of $242.77 leaving a balance of $2926.28. The receipts were for the Altair Plaque fund. Expenses were mailing expenses about the upcoming 'mini' reunion.
ALTAIR PLAQUE: We now have $2550 in receipts and pledges for the plaque. Thanks to Admiral Colbert's widow and all the contributing shipmates, we have exceeded the required $2500! YEA TEAM!
ALTAIR REUNION: By now, all Altair shipmates should have received information about the upcoming 'mini' reunion either via email or snail mail. Any questions should be sent to Tom Planes tomplanes@alltel.net Make your reservation early! Y'all come!
Best Regards To All...........Charles
This will be a short report as I just had rotator cuff surgery on my right shoulder and having trouble using my right arm and typing fingers.
FINANCIAL: The beginning balance was $2134.05 with receipts of $1035.00 and expenses of $242.77 leaving a balance of $2926.28. The receipts were for the Altair Plaque fund. Expenses were mailing expenses about the upcoming 'mini' reunion.
ALTAIR PLAQUE: We now have $2550 in receipts and pledges for the plaque. Thanks to Admiral Colbert's widow and all the contributing shipmates, we have exceeded the required $2500! YEA TEAM!
ALTAIR REUNION: By now, all Altair shipmates should have received information about the upcoming 'mini' reunion either via email or snail mail. Any questions should be sent to Tom Planes tomplanes@alltel.net Make your reservation early! Y'all come!
Best Regards To All...........Charles
FINANCIAL: The beginning balance was $2134.05 with receipts of $1035.00 and expenses of $242.77 leaving a balance of $2926.28. The receipts were for the Altair Plaque fund. Expenses were mailing expenses about the upcoming 'mini' reunion.
ALTAIR PLAQUE: We now have $2550 in receipts and pledges for the plaque. Thanks to Admiral Colbert's widow and all the contributing shipmates, we have exceeded the required $2500! YEA TEAM!
ALTAIR REUNION: By now, all Altair shipmates should have received information about the upcoming 'mini' reunion either via email or snail mail. Any questions should be sent to Tom Planes tomplanes@alltel.net Make your reservation early! Y'all come!
Best Regards To All...........Charles
Saturday, August 25, 2007
Mini reunion by Charles Brecheisen
Greetings Altair Shipmates. Here is some 'mini' info on our 'Mini' reunion.
Place: Ramada Inn
7401 Northwoods Blvd.
Charleston, SC 29406
Tel: 843-572-2200
Fax: 843-863-8316
Direct Line: 843-414-2210
Convenient to the airport and Interstate Highways
Dates: October 26-28, 2007
Price: $79 Single or Double; includes full hot buffet breakfast
Rooms are blocked out in the USS Altair name
You will be responsible for reserving your own room!
We will have a hospitality room close to the restaurant. There will be lots of time for meetings and BS sessions. We will also be planning our next 'major' reunion.
There will be a $25 per couple registration fee so the hospitality room can be adequately stocked.
For furthur information please contact Tom Planes at tomplanes@alltel.net
In a week or two, I will be snail mailing additional information to the entire Altair crew so the shipmates that do not have Internet will have all the information.
As usual, please do not reply to this email. If you want to reply to me, please use cmbaltairaks32@fastmail.us
Best Regards To All........Charles
Place: Ramada Inn
7401 Northwoods Blvd.
Charleston, SC 29406
Tel: 843-572-2200
Fax: 843-863-8316
Direct Line: 843-414-2210
Convenient to the airport and Interstate Highways
Dates: October 26-28, 2007
Price: $79 Single or Double; includes full hot buffet breakfast
Rooms are blocked out in the USS Altair name
You will be responsible for reserving your own room!
We will have a hospitality room close to the restaurant. There will be lots of time for meetings and BS sessions. We will also be planning our next 'major' reunion.
There will be a $25 per couple registration fee so the hospitality room can be adequately stocked.
For furthur information please contact Tom Planes at tomplanes@alltel.net
In a week or two, I will be snail mailing additional information to the entire Altair crew so the shipmates that do not have Internet will have all the information.
As usual, please do not reply to this email. If you want to reply to me, please use cmbaltairaks32@fastmail.us
Best Regards To All........Charles
Shipmate Passing by Charles Brecheisen
Greetings Altair Crew.
Unfortunately, I received the following two emails.
"For those of you who knew my father Ira E. Rubin, it is with extreme sadness the I have to share with you of his passing. Dad died on Sunday August 12, 2007 after a valiant battle with heart disease. As with everything, dad put all his efforts improving his health and making himself better. Unfortunately, he couldn't win this one.
He always cherished his memories and friends from the Navy and was extremely pleased to have been able to help plan your recent reunion.
Scott Rubin"
"It is with great sadness that I share the news with your group of the passing of Ira E. Rubin. As he chaired your recent reunion, many of you know him. Dad served on the USS Altair in the late 50's. Dad passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2007 after a long battle with heart disease. He gave it a great fight, but in the end he just couldn't fight any longer.
Dad was very proud of his service in the Navy and of being able to help plan your reunion. He was very pleased to get everyone together and of the success of the event.
If you would like to send your sympathies to my mother, you may do so at the following address:
Lois Rubin
621 Ridge Road
Highland Park, IL 60035
Thank you for being part of his life.
Scott Rubin"
How sad..........Ira was a great friend and did such a wonderful job in running our first reunion. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Rubin family.
charles..........
Unfortunately, I received the following two emails.
"For those of you who knew my father Ira E. Rubin, it is with extreme sadness the I have to share with you of his passing. Dad died on Sunday August 12, 2007 after a valiant battle with heart disease. As with everything, dad put all his efforts improving his health and making himself better. Unfortunately, he couldn't win this one.
He always cherished his memories and friends from the Navy and was extremely pleased to have been able to help plan your recent reunion.
Scott Rubin"
"It is with great sadness that I share the news with your group of the passing of Ira E. Rubin. As he chaired your recent reunion, many of you know him. Dad served on the USS Altair in the late 50's. Dad passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2007 after a long battle with heart disease. He gave it a great fight, but in the end he just couldn't fight any longer.
Dad was very proud of his service in the Navy and of being able to help plan your reunion. He was very pleased to get everyone together and of the success of the event.
If you would like to send your sympathies to my mother, you may do so at the following address:
Lois Rubin
621 Ridge Road
Highland Park, IL 60035
Thank you for being part of his life.
Scott Rubin"
How sad..........Ira was a great friend and did such a wonderful job in running our first reunion. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Rubin family.
charles..........
Altair News by Charles Brecheisen
Hello Shipmates. Several weeks ago, I received a copy of a letter from Shipmate Ronald Allan addressed to Mrs. Laidler Mackall. Ronald requested that I send information that I had about Captain Colbert to Mrs. Mackall. I sent her a nice letter plus the additional unpublished "Tour Memories" authored by Ed Johnson. In a couple of weeks I received the following letter:
"Dear Mr Brecheisen: I very much appreciate you sending me the Newsletter on the USS Altair. It brought back many happy memories of our time in Barcelona. I would very much like to contribute to the "Altair Plaque" at the Navy Memorial. I was on the Board of the Memorial for many years, when we were getting it started. I have tried several times to call you, but get the "answer off" on your machine - so I presume you are out of town. I would very much appreciate it if you could call me on our return tel: No. 301-xxx-xxxx, so I can find out how best to contribute. Thank you so much. Sincerely,
Prudence Colbert Mackall
(widow of Adm. Colbert)"
All I can say is is WOW! Admiral Colbert's widow! I remember seeing her during the change of command. We chatted on the phone quite a long time.
And,
Here is the kicker!!!!!!! We have $1650 in donations for the Altair Plaque. SHE IS SENDING ME $950 to complete the required $2500!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
More info to follow soon.
Best Regards To All...........Charles
"Dear Mr Brecheisen: I very much appreciate you sending me the Newsletter on the USS Altair. It brought back many happy memories of our time in Barcelona. I would very much like to contribute to the "Altair Plaque" at the Navy Memorial. I was on the Board of the Memorial for many years, when we were getting it started. I have tried several times to call you, but get the "answer off" on your machine - so I presume you are out of town. I would very much appreciate it if you could call me on our return tel: No. 301-xxx-xxxx, so I can find out how best to contribute. Thank you so much. Sincerely,
Prudence Colbert Mackall
(widow of Adm. Colbert)"
All I can say is is WOW! Admiral Colbert's widow! I remember seeing her during the change of command. We chatted on the phone quite a long time.
And,
Here is the kicker!!!!!!! We have $1650 in donations for the Altair Plaque. SHE IS SENDING ME $950 to complete the required $2500!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
More info to follow soon.
Best Regards To All...........Charles
July 2007 by Charles Brecheisen
SHIPMATE: I had an email concerning Frank McCrystal, SK2, 1955-58 that he recently had open heart surgery. Our thoughts and prayers are with Frank and the McCrystal family.
NAVY DRILL TEAM: The U.S. Navy drill team is truly outstanding! You can view them in action by going to http://www.youtube.com and doing a search on "Navy Norway"; and when the list comes up, click on the first one. This is for high speed internet connections only. I downloaded the 53.5 meg. file and it plays much better from the computer download. I watch this movie at least once a month.
COMPUTER: The power supply in my desktop computer popped, sparked and burned a couple of days ago. And, of course, everything is on the desktop. I could use the laptop, but it runs Vista and is not compatible with my XP files. Thank you very much Bill Gates. So, hopefully, it is only the power supply and it can be repaired. I will know in a few days.
FINANCIAL: Well, my specific figures are on the desktop, but here are some totals. The beginning July balance was $1949.05 with $185.00 cash received and no expenses leaving a balance of $2134.05. Most of this was for the Altair Memorial Plaque.
ALTAIR PLAQUE: Money and pledges are still coming in and the total is around $1500 not. GREAT JOB SHIPMATES! Keep 'em coming!
WEB SITE: Are there any HTML gurus out there? I am not able to change anything on our website as the uSoft software I used is a million years out of date. We need a web guru to do a new Altair website. Any takers, please contact me at cmbaltairaks32@fastmail.us
Tom Planes et al are still working on a 'mini reunion' either late September or early October in Charleston. Please contact Tom with any info/commitments, etc. at tomplanes@alltel.net More info to follow when available.
That's all from this end. Please contact me at cmbaltairaks32@fastmail.us with any comments, etc.
Best Wishes To All.......Charles
NAVY DRILL TEAM: The U.S. Navy drill team is truly outstanding! You can view them in action by going to http://www.youtube.com and doing a search on "Navy Norway"; and when the list comes up, click on the first one. This is for high speed internet connections only. I downloaded the 53.5 meg. file and it plays much better from the computer download. I watch this movie at least once a month.
COMPUTER: The power supply in my desktop computer popped, sparked and burned a couple of days ago. And, of course, everything is on the desktop. I could use the laptop, but it runs Vista and is not compatible with my XP files. Thank you very much Bill Gates. So, hopefully, it is only the power supply and it can be repaired. I will know in a few days.
FINANCIAL: Well, my specific figures are on the desktop, but here are some totals. The beginning July balance was $1949.05 with $185.00 cash received and no expenses leaving a balance of $2134.05. Most of this was for the Altair Memorial Plaque.
ALTAIR PLAQUE: Money and pledges are still coming in and the total is around $1500 not. GREAT JOB SHIPMATES! Keep 'em coming!
WEB SITE: Are there any HTML gurus out there? I am not able to change anything on our website as the uSoft software I used is a million years out of date. We need a web guru to do a new Altair website. Any takers, please contact me at cmbaltairaks32@fastmail.us
Tom Planes et al are still working on a 'mini reunion' either late September or early October in Charleston. Please contact Tom with any info/commitments, etc. at tomplanes@alltel.net More info to follow when available.
That's all from this end. Please contact me at cmbaltairaks32@fastmail.us with any comments, etc.
Best Wishes To All.......Charles
June 2007 by Charles Brecheisen
ALTAIR PLAQUE: Rich Jenikovsky has sent a $50 challenge! The first committment foraa $50 match will be met! Only one time! Come on shipmates...... The Altair plaque fund has reached $1310 in pledges and cash. Great job but I know you can do better.
SHIPMATES PASSING: I received the following email:
"USS Altair Alumni; I regretfully report the passing of one of your shipmates, Russell C. Gott, 1955-1956, FN, MN. He passed away peacefully in his sleep while hospitalized in Minnesota Friday June 15th 2007. His wife Magda is still here and can be contacted at gottbitburg@aol.com I am his next door neighbor and have enjoyed the stories of the Altair over the years, and am reporting this to you to help his wife at this difficult time.
Thank You, DeWayne Morse"
Mrs. Gott can be reached at:
15334 Dresden Way
St Paul, MN 55124-6831
FINANCIAL: The beginning balanced was $1849.05 with $100 received and zero expenses leaving a balance of $1949.05. $90 of the received was for the plaque fund.
All for now. We are still getting lots and lots of rain daily and there seems no end in sight. Septic systems are overflowing everywhere due to the high water table. We have had a drought for the past 7 years and it looks like it is over. Lillie and I are growing gills and webbed hands and feet. Please contact me at cmbaltairaks32@fastmail.us with any comments or questions.
Best Regards To All.......Charles
SHIPMATES PASSING: I received the following email:
"USS Altair Alumni; I regretfully report the passing of one of your shipmates, Russell C. Gott, 1955-1956, FN, MN. He passed away peacefully in his sleep while hospitalized in Minnesota Friday June 15th 2007. His wife Magda is still here and can be contacted at gottbitburg@aol.com I am his next door neighbor and have enjoyed the stories of the Altair over the years, and am reporting this to you to help his wife at this difficult time.
Thank You, DeWayne Morse"
Mrs. Gott can be reached at:
15334 Dresden Way
St Paul, MN 55124-6831
FINANCIAL: The beginning balanced was $1849.05 with $100 received and zero expenses leaving a balance of $1949.05. $90 of the received was for the plaque fund.
All for now. We are still getting lots and lots of rain daily and there seems no end in sight. Septic systems are overflowing everywhere due to the high water table. We have had a drought for the past 7 years and it looks like it is over. Lillie and I are growing gills and webbed hands and feet. Please contact me at cmbaltairaks32@fastmail.us with any comments or questions.
Best Regards To All.......Charles
Shipmate Isaacs passing.
I received the following email:
RE: Altair Monthly Report
Please remove my husband's name from your email list - Leslie A. Isaacs He passed away Dec. 2004.
Elaine Isaacs
Shipmate Isaacs was a FN aboard in 1952. Mrs. Isaacs can be reached at:
elaine_les@hotmail.com
Mrs. Elaine Isaacs
3306 Densmore Ct.
Silver Spring, MD 20906-1832
Best Regards, Charles
RE: Altair Monthly Report
Please remove my husband's name from your email list - Leslie A. Isaacs He passed away Dec. 2004.
Elaine Isaacs
Shipmate Isaacs was a FN aboard in 1952. Mrs. Isaacs can be reached at:
elaine_les@hotmail.com
Mrs. Elaine Isaacs
3306 Densmore Ct.
Silver Spring, MD 20906-1832
Best Regards, Charles
May 2007 by Charles Brecheisen
DROUGHT: We have been in a 7 year drought here in E. TX; and, other areas of the country too. BUT, Lillie and I are now growing gills and webbed feet and hands and do not see the sun for days at a time. All it dues is rain, rain and more rain. Its either feast or famine.
FINANCIAL: The beginning balance was $1674.05 with $175 in dues received and wall project donations with no expenses leaving a balance of $1849.05. Thanks to all paying dues! The "special fund" remains the same.
WALL PROJECT: I have only received $1120 in cash and commitments for the wall plaque. If we do not reach our goal in the next few months, I will return the cash received to the respective shipmates. Come on shipmates! This is a worthwhile project and we need to reach our goal of $2500!
All for now. Please contact me at cmbaltairaks32@fastmail.us with any comments or questions.
Best Regards To All.........Charles
FINANCIAL: The beginning balance was $1674.05 with $175 in dues received and wall project donations with no expenses leaving a balance of $1849.05. Thanks to all paying dues! The "special fund" remains the same.
WALL PROJECT: I have only received $1120 in cash and commitments for the wall plaque. If we do not reach our goal in the next few months, I will return the cash received to the respective shipmates. Come on shipmates! This is a worthwhile project and we need to reach our goal of $2500!
All for now. Please contact me at cmbaltairaks32@fastmail.us with any comments or questions.
Best Regards To All.........Charles
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