7 August 2007

Tin Can Sailor Website

You can check out where ships are holding reunions and read reunion reviews posted on the Tin Can Sailors Web site, www.destroyers.org . You do not have to be a member of the Tin Can Sailors to visit the website.

23 August 2007

Jacksonville 2007 Reunion

This past April we held our annual reunion in Jacksonville, Florida.  We stayed at the Crown Plaza hotel right on the river. It was one of the nicest hotels we have ever held a reunion. The hotel facilities, staff and banquet were fantastic.

 On the second day of the reunion we went on a chartered bus tour of St. Augustine.  The weather was perfect and the sights were enjoyed by all.

 On the third day we had a special treat, we went aboard the USS Doyle (FFG-39) which is home ported in nearby Mayport.  We chartered three busses to transport all those in attendance to the Navy base.  We were invited aboard the USS Doyle because CDR. Michael Elliott, Commanding Officer of the Doyle, is the son of Shipmate RD3 Charles Elliott (1954-1955) and his wife Mary.  Needless to say, we received first class treatment while aboard the USS Doyle.  A Navy Chaplain conducted a Memorial Service for us on the flight deck of the ship, that was followed by refreshments and tours of the Frigate.  It was a day which will long be remembered by the Compton shipmates at the reunion.  CDR Elliott was the guest  speaker at our banquet later that evening.

 Pictures of the Jacksonville reunion can be found on this Web site in the "Reunion" section.

 Our next reunion is going to be held in Branson. MO.  Details can also be found in the "Reunion" section.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) today praised the passage by unanimous consent of his bill (S.1877) clarifying U.S. law to allow veterans and servicemen not in uniform to salute the flag. Current law (US Code Title 4, Chapter 1) states that veterans and servicemen not in uniform should place their hand over their heart without clarifying whether they can or should salute the flag.

"The salute is a form of honor and respect, representing pride in one's military service. Senator Inhofe said, "Veterans and service members continue representing the military services even when not in uniform. "Unfortunately, current U.S. law leaves confusion as to whether veterans and service members out of uniform can or should salute the flag. My legislation will clarify this regulation, allowing veterans and servicemen alike to salute the flag, whether they are in uniform or not. "I look forward to seeing those who have served saluting proudly at baseball games, parades, and formal events. I believe this is an appropriate way to honor and recognize the 25 million veterans in the United States who have served in the military and remain as role models to other citizens. Those who are currently serving or have served in the military have earned this right, and their recognition will be an inspiration to others." This Bill was passed JUly 25, 2007. Let your veteran friends know about the Passage of this Bill.

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11 May 2008

Branson 2008 Reunion

Another great reunion!  In April of 2008 we went to Branson, MO., for our annual reunion.  We stayed at the Grand Plaza Hotel and everything went well.  This was the first time we had a reunion company, Gatherings Plus, run our event.  They handled everything and even provided a hostess for our hospitality room.

On the first day we had registrations and a welcome reception in the hospitality suite.  The second day we had a group trip for a wine tasting tour and a dinner and show aboard the Branson Belle Showboat.  On the third day we held our meetings and our banquet.  An optional fourth day was provided, with shows, for those wishing to extend the event.

Gatherings Plus provided a musical show at our banquet featuring local children.  It was a fantastic show and everyone enjoyed it, the kids were great.  The Showboat show included "talking dogs" and it was hysterical.  Many shipmates used free time to attend the various variety shows in Branson.

Check out the "Reunion" section of our website for Branson pictures.

Next year; Charleston, SC.

15 July 2008

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17 APRIL 2009

Mail Call!! Mail Call!!

Dear Joeseph,

Just reading that there will be a reunion of the men in USS COMPTON in Charleston, SC at the end of April.

Long time ago I had served for a short period onboard of the fine ship as a young exchange officer. In summer 1962 I came onboard after finishing the German Naval Academy and took part at the Mediterranean cruise of USS COMPTON. As far as I have seen both we had been onboard at the same time!

This was my first duty as a young officer onboard a destroyer and still now-a-days this time was one of the most important impression during my whole time of nearly 35 years in the German Navy. With great pride I still wear my blue jacket with the USS COMPTON badge. Therefore I also feel as a COMPTON man though I had served only a short time onboard this ship. Years later I met the USS COMPTON in Halifax, Nova Scotia while being there with German destroyer escort KOELN F 220.

Sorry, but its too far away to join the reunion, but please be so kind to submit my warmest greetings to everyone of the fine USS COMPTON family.

Have a good time and share fine memories!

Fair Winds and a Following Sea!

Yours,
Sigward Pohl

13 MAY 2009

2009 CHARLESTON REUNION REVIEW

We just celebrated our 20th reunion in Charleston, SC. We had a large turnout, 124 people, and the largest reunion in years. In fact, so many people came a day early the hotel was nice enough to let us open the Hospitality Suite the night before the reunion started. (Due to contract limitations that is not always possible.)

We had a very large Hospitality Suite which our hospitality committee kept well stocked with snacks and refreshments. Our shipmates gathered in the Hospitality Suite to tell sea stories for the 20th year, I am sure they will be just as interesting in the years to come, every once in a while you hear a new story. I don't think any other branch of service has the bonding and closeness we old Navy men have.

This year we welcomed three shipmates that have never been to a reunion before, Martin DeGasperis, James Griffith and Andy Kelly.

A gift was given to each shipmate attending the reunion, a limited edition pewter model of the USS Compton. Shipmate Paul Woodbury had the models custom made for our special 20th reunion. Once again shipmates and guests were given souvenir "Button Type" nametags.

On the second day of the reunion shipmates and guests went on a motor coach tour of Historic Charleston, visited the museum Naval Ships at Patriots Point and even ate lunch off metal trays on the USS Yorktown. The weather for the tour, and our entire stay in Charleston, was fantastic.

On the last day of the reunion we held our General Meeting and Memorial service at the hotel, the Town & Country Inn, later that evening we had our farewell banquet. Shipmates enjoyed a nice meal, music, dancing and each other's company.

Check in the reunion section, for Charleston pictures, future newsletters will also contain reunion pictures.

Next year we head to Warwick (Providence area) Rhode Island. Details will be posted shortly but mark your calendar, Friday April 30, Saturday May 1 and Sunday May 2.

06 APRIL 2010

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