Shipmate passing by Charles Brecheisen

From: James Desantis
To: cmbaltairaks32(@)fastmail.us
Subject: Gary Jenkins SKSN
Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2016 22:29:50 -0400

Charles,

I signed onto Gary Jenkins facebook page to wish him Happy Birthday today and found out he passed away in April of this year. I do not know how he died and do not know any of his relatives. He was aboard the Altair from 1966 to 1968, assigned to #2 hold with me.

Jim DeSantis SK3 1967 to 1968


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September 2016 by Charles Brecheisen

Greetings Altair Shipmates.  Here is your report for September 2016.

It's October already!!!!  Don't forget to vote!!!

FINANCIAL:  The beginning and ending balance of the cash-on-hand is $912.75.  The beginning and ending balance of the savings account is $8,545.32 for a grand total of $9,458.07.  There were no expenses nor income.

BARCELONA:  The following headline came from a foxnews.com  article:  "BARCELONA CITY OFFICIALS CALL FOR REMOVAL OF OPPRESSIVE CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS STATUE." The article was published on September 30, 2016  Coming home to Barcelona, I always looked forward to seeing the statue.  How depressing this is. Another P.C. hit.

All for now.  For comments or questions, please use cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.com

Best Wishes to All..........Charles

2017 reunion at Myrtle Beach by Dick Stader

All Hands USS Altair AKS 32
From MMCM Dick Stader
Subj: 2017 Altair Reunion

Charles could you please send this letter out to all hands about our up coming plans for the reunion that Dan Douglas and I are trying to put together for next year 2017.

Dan Douglas and I are planing a reunion in 2017 at Myrtle Beach, S.C. For late September early October as soon as we can get all the information and plans made with Pam Brown of Gatherings Plus who we have worked with before and who we trust with doing a good job for us again.We picked Myrtle Beach because it is a good spot for a reunion with lots to do and see and because no one else seems to want to do any of the work involved with planning and setting it up and because we can't have it in everyone's back yard as some folks would it to be.We will be sending out all of the information and specifics just as soon as we get them ironed out with Pam Brown, so until then sit tight and wait for Dan and I to do our thing.  

Fair Winds and Following Seas to all our Shipmates out there.      Dick Stader

August 2016 by Charles Brecheisen

Greetings Altair Shipmates.  Here is your monthly report for August
2016.

First of All:  Hail Houston Cougars, hail yes!
                  Hail Oklahoma Sooners, Hail NO!!!!
                  (Sorry about that!)

It's September and football season is here!  Yea!

FINANCIAL:  The beginning cash-on-hand balance was $892.75 with $20.00 income and no expenses leaving a balance of $912.75.  The Altair savings beginning and end is $8,545.32 totaling $9,458.07.

REUNION:  We are still looking for shipmates input as to where to hold our next reunion!

If you anticipate moving or changing email addresses, ,please keep me posted as we don't want to lose contact with any shipmate.

All for now.  Please use (cmbaltairals32 [at] fastmail.us) for any questions or comments.

Best Wishes To All...........Charles

July 2016 by Charles Brecheisen

Greetings Altair Shipmates.

WX: It's hot here in E. TX; 101-103 day after day after day and no rain nor end in sight.

REUNION:  Reunion comments have been almost nil.  Where would you like our next reunion?
    When?  This year?  Next year?  Every two years?  Where?  Volunteers?

FINANCIAL:  No changes again this month; no income and no expenses.  Cash on hand balance $892.75 with $8,545.32 in savings totaling $9438.07.

Check out the following Altair web sites:

    http://www.ussaltair-aks32.org
    http://altair.smugmug.com
    http://aks32.blogspot.com

All for now.  Please use cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us for comments
and questions.

Best Regards To All.......Charles

June 2016 by Charles Brecheisen

Greetings Altair Shipmates.  Here is your monthly report for June 2016.

SHIPMATES:  Our email list has 258 shipmates; and, I have another approximately 130 that do not use a computer.  When I receive a email rejection, I will snail mail for 3 months to see if there is a
problem.  Sometimes, they have changed email addresses or physical addresses.  After 3 mailings, I drop them from the email list, but maintain their current address and info.

FINANCIAL:  No changes from last month.  No income nor expenses.  The beginning and ending balances are $892.75 cash on hand and $8,545.32 in savings for a total $9,438.07. 

As usual, the "dog days of August" have arrived a month early again this year. 

I hope all had a great 4th. of July celebration.  I was trapped in Dallas and could not make it home for a few days.

All for now.  If you have questions or comments, please use "cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.com.

Best Regards To All.........Charles

Please visit
http://www.ussaltair-aks32.org and
http://altair.smugmug.com

Family has lost most in a flood and are asking for help with shipmate pictures.

Greetings Altair Shipmates.

We received the following request for info for deceased shipmate Ronald F. Spina, SKSN 1953-1954.

"Hi my name is Jennifer Spina my grandfather Ronald F. Spina served on this ship.  I was wondering if anyone knew him or pictures of him.  We lost everything of his in a flood shortly after he
passed all I have is his lighter with the picture and name photos.  If would mean the world to me to be able to share some photos or stories with my 3 boys.  Thank You!
Sincerely, Jennifer Spina  "jaytayzay [at] gmail.com""

I am looking for any additional info that I might have about Shipmate Spina.  Please feel free to contact Ms. Spina with any info you might have.

Best Regards To All.........Charles

May 2016 by Charles Brecheisen

Greetings Altair Shipmates.  Here is your monthly report for May 2016.

The following shipmates were reported deceased:

    Beakey, Edward M., SN, 1953-1955
         130 Grand Isle Drive, #2H, Hot Springs, AR 71913

    Willits, Vance, RM3, 1963-1965
         C/O Linda Willits FIsher, 221 Fleetwood Dr., Bloomington, IL 61701

Our condolences to the respective families.  I send sympathy cards from "The Altair Shipmate Crew" and normally get thank you notes from the families.

FINANCIAL:  No changes from April.  The beginning and ending May balance was $9,438.07  No income or expenses.

After weeks, the sun is shining here in east Texas.  We are still cleaning up from the F-2 tornado a few weeks ago.

All for now.  Please do not reply to this email.  For any questions or commends, please use cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us

Best Regards To All...........Charles

April 2016 by Charles Brecheisen

Greetings Altair Shipmates.  Here is your monthly report for April 2016.

We had a F-2 tornado hit Holly Lake Ranch last week destroying much of Holly Lake Ranch.  Fortunately, I live in a separate area about 2/3 of a mile away from the main area and only suffered minor tree damage.  We were lucky as the tornado was 1-3/4 of a mile wide.

FINANCIAL:  The beginning and ending balances of the cash-on-hand, $892.75 and savings $8,545.32 remained the same.  The grand total is $9,438.07.

As previously reported, Shipmate Benjamin (BX) Wabich, RMSN, 1961-62 passed away.  He was a good friend.

That's all the info I have for last month.  We are still looking for any recommendations for the next Altair reunion site.  Please send your preference for a site to cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail or to Dan
Douglas ddouglas [at] aol.com.

Best Wishes To All...........Charles

Shipmate Passing

Greetings Altair Shipmates.

It is with deep regret that I announce that an Altair shipmate and a friend has passed.

Benjamin X. Wabich, RMSN, 1961-1962 passed away April 26, 2016 after a long illness.

I served with "BX" in the Altair radio room and we became good friends while aboard ship and ashore. He will be missed!

More information is available at:

http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Benjamin-X.-Wabich-103522908

The Wabich family can be reached at:

    9580 Anchor Drive
    Algonac, MI 48001
    810-794-9505
    syntex1 [at] comcast.net

Best Regards, Charles

March 2016 by Charles Brecheisen

Greetings Altair Shipmates.  Here is your monthly report for March.

ALTAIR SHIPMATE:  Please welcome aboard new shipmate Elliot Whittemore, SK2, 1963-964.
Shipmate Whittemore resides in Vernon Rockville, CT.  WELCOME ABOARD!

FINANCIAL:  The beginning cash-on-hand was $872.75 with $20 income and no expenses leaving a balance of $892.75.  The beginning and ending Altair savings balance is $8,545.32 giving a total balance of $9438.07.

REUNION:  If you have any recommendations for our next reunion site, please contact Dan Douglas at "ddouglas [at] aol.com"

All for now.  Any comments and questions, please contact me at "cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us"

Best Regards To All..........Charles

February 2016 by Charles Brecheisen

Greetings Altair Shipmates.  Here is your monthly report for February 2016.

Seasons Greetings!!  It's hard to believe that it is March already!
     Where does the time go??????????

ALTAIR SHIPMATE:  Please welcome aboard Shipmate Gerald Nopper, FN 1958.
    Shipmate Nopper resides in Seminole, FL.  WELCOME ABOARD!!

FINANCIAL:  The beginning cash on hand balance was $857.75 with income of $40 from dues and expenses of $25.00.  Expenses were $5 for Sympathy Cards and $20 for our web site; balance $872.75.  The beginning & ending balance for the Savings account is $8,545.32 giving a total balance of $9,418.07.

All for now.  For questions or comments, please us 'cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us'

Best Wishes To All............Charles

January 2016 by Charles Brecheisen

Greetings Altair Shipmates.  Here is your monthly report for January 2016.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

It's hard to believe that it is 2016!  Oh well, another year and another dollar.  But, the SS is taking away $12 of my SS monthly wage.  Yuk!

FINANCE:  The previous cash-in-hand was $447.75 with income of $290.00 in dues and $120.00 from the sale of Altair caps giving a total of $857.75.  The previous and ending balance of the Altair savings account is $8545.32 giving a total of $9,403.07. 

All for now.  For comments and questions, please use cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us

Best Regards To All............Charles

Location request for 2016 reunion

To: All Hands USS Altair AKS 32
From:Dick Stader MMCM  USN Ret.
Subject: 2016 Altair Reunion
It is that time of the year to start thinking again about another Reunion again and if we are going to have one and if so when and where.  I have only gotten so far two location suggestions and those are Nashville,Tenn. and Myrtle Beach,S.C., and we are open to other suggestions for locations, and while I know everyone would like it in their backyard that just can't happen so let's get serious about this and make a decision that works for everyone. Oh yes and by the way, we also need a chairman for this Reunion,so shipmates get your thinking caps on and let's get this Reunion underway. You can contact me by e-mail at (dickandterry5@sbcglobal.net) or by phone at 262-654-9202 or respond to Charles at the Altair web site. Fair Winds And Following Seas to you all.   Dick Stader

December 2015 by Charles Brecheisen

Greetings Altair Shipmates. Here is your monthly report for December 2015.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!

FINANCIAL:  The beginning and ending cash-on-hand balance is $447.75.  The beginning and ending savings balance is $8,545.32 giving a total cash balance of $8,993.07.

SHIPMATE PASSING:  I received a telephone call from Mrs. Paul Bradarich telling of her husband passing.  I sent a card from the Altair Crew.

     Bradarich, Paul, SK2, 1965-1969
     672 Farragut Court
     Spring Hill,  FL  34609-9201

NEW SHIPMATE:  Please welcome aboard Ronald L. Gadberry, FN, 1957-1958;     No other info available on Shipmate Gadberry.

IT'S JANUARY AND DUES TIME!!!  $10 (TEN BUCKS) (That's cheap!!)  Cash, check or MO to:

     Charles M. Brecheisen
     248 Drifting Cloud
     Holly Lake Ranch,  TX  75765-6321

     Please make out checks to me as my bank will ONLY cash or deposit checks made out to me.

All for now.  Any comments and questions to cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us

Best Regards To All...........Charles

Newsletter revision

Greetings Altair Crew.  I missed a revision to our Altair savings.

FINANCIAL:  The current cash-on-hand is $447.75 and the saving account is $8545.32 bringing the total to $8993.07.

SHIPMATES PASSING:  I was informed of the following shipmates passing:

     Czajak, Thomas E., SN, 1953-1954 (Passed 22 May 2015)
          501 Calhoun St.
          East Syracuse, NY 13057-1825
          jczajak [at] twcny.rr.com

     Head, Thomas A., SK2 1967-1969 (Passed a few days ago)
          2649 Lafayette Avenue
          Bethelem, PA 18017-4025

     Our sincerest condolences to the respective families.  I have sent condolence cards to the families.

Best Regards To All.........Charles

November 2015 by Charles Brecheisen

Greetings Altair Shipmates.  Here is your 'short' monthly report for November 2015.

ALTAIR SHIPMATES:  We had 3 Shipmates pass away last month.  Please y'all, stay healthy!

FINANCIAL:  The beginning and ending cash on hand is $447.75; the beginning and ending savings is $8068.25 for a grand total of $8516.00.  There was no income or expenses.

All for now.  I hope everyone has a safe, healthy and prosperous Holiday and Christmas season going into the New Year 2016.  

Best Regards To All...........Charles

Shipmate Passing

Greetings Altair Shipmates.

I was notified by Shipmate Horodeski's son of the following:

Shipmate William Horodeski, FN, 1957-1958 passed away August 2, 2015.

The Horodeski family can be reached at:

    William Horodeski Family
    28 Hampton Lane
    Willingboro, NJ 08046-1822

Our condolences to the Horodeski family. 

Best Wishes To All..........Charles

Shipmate passing

Greeting Altair Shipmates.

It is with deep regret that I report the following shipmates passing:

    Diana, Angelo M., BT3, 1959-1962; the Diana family can be reached at:
         122 Grand Place, Kearny, NJ 07032
         Shipmate Diana's Wake will be Monday, November 16, 2015

    Fenwick, Thomas, QM3, 1959-1960; the Fenwick family can be reached at:
         13 Antigua Ave., Toms River, NJ 08753
         Shipmate Fenwick's obituary is at:
         http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/app/obituary.aspx?n=thomas-fenwick&pid=176422264&fhid=10670
         You will be able to sign the Guest Book.  I did from the entire Altair Crew.

I knew both these shipmates fairly well.  It makes me realize..........................

Our sincerest condolences to both the Diana and Fenwick families.

Best Regards To All.........Charles

October 2015 by Charles Brecheisen

Greetings Altair Shipmates.  Here is your monthly report for October 2015.

Not much news.........The Branson reunion was a 'howling' success and all had a great time.  

FINANCIAL: The beginning cash-on-hand balance was $565.93 with no income and expenses of $118.48 leaving a balance of $447.45.  Expenses were inks, stamps and mailing costs.  The beginning and ending Altair savings balance is $8,068.25 leaving a total Altair cash balance of $8,515.70.  

UP-DATE PLEA:  Each shipmate mailing always results in between 5-10 returns.  The returns are mainly for addressee unknown, recipient address rejected or account not available.  Each month I snail mail an Altair letter to each addressee hoping to get a new email address or find out why the rejection.  Every once in a while, I get a return with a new email or snail mail address.  I snail mail each rejected address 3 months in a row and if no answer, I will remove their email address from the lists.  I do not take them off any other lists and will always have their last known email and snail mail address.  So, PLEASE, if you move to a new address, or get a new email address, please let me know.  We don't want to lose any  shipmate!!

That's all folks.........please do not reply to this email.  For info and questions, please use cmbaltairaks32 [at] fastmail.us

Best Regards To All...........Charles