The information below represents changes made to the site since the last website newsletter. It may or may not be incorporated into the rest of the site. Note: Past newsletters may be located in the Ship's Log
Reunion 2007
The next reunion will take place in May of 2007 in Portland, Maine and will be organized by Guy and Joni Linscott. We'll publish more details as soon as they become available.
(posted by webmaster Mar 29, 2006)
Burial at Sea and Other Information
The Association was recently asked about the procedure for requesting a burial at sea. One of our members found the information on a web page called Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About the Navy. This page is part of the Navy Office of Information website. This site provides a wealth of information about the Navy. I've added both the site and the FAQ to the links page of this site.
(posted by webmaster Mar 28, 2006)
Larry Gordon
With a heavy heart, I wish to announce the passing of Larry Gordon on Tuesday evening, January 10, 2006. He died from the effects of the stroke he suffered on December 18, 2005. Larry loved his Brownson friends and shipmates and was the Editor and Publisher of the U.S.S. Brownson Association newsletter “The Bouncing B”.
Marie Gordon, Larry’s wife advised us of Larry’s wishes, there will not be a funeral or memorial service. He will be cremated and his ashes taken to Scotland.
Sympathy Cards can be sent to:
Mrs. Marie Gordon
8119 Jerrylee Drive
Norfolk, Virginia 23518-2323
The Brownson Association is forming a committee to recommend an appropriate tribute for Larry Gordon. If you have any suggestions please let us know.
Joseph D. Eliff, President
(posted by webmaster Jan 12, 2006)
Larry Gordon Hospitalized
Mr. Larry Gordon, Editor & Publisher of the USS Brownson newsletter “The Bouncing B” is in the hospital. Larry and his wife Marie were at the airport on Sunday 12/18/05 ready to leave on a trip to Las Vegas for the holidays when he had a stroke and possible heart attack. This attack does not seem to be as damaging as the previous one he suffered. The prognosis will not be known until the results of the entire test are in.
We will keep everyone advised of Larry’s condition as info comes in.
Larry’s wife Marie suggested any cards be sent to their home:
8119 Jerrylee Drive
Norfolk, VA. 23518-2323
We pray for a full recovery.
Joseph D. Eliff, President
USS Brownson Assoc.
(posted by webmaster Dec 20, 2005)
Dick Brastin
Dick Brastin passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2005. For those of you who do not know Richard (Dick) Brastin, he is the man who built a six-foot exact replica of the U.S.S. Brownson DD-868 that was on display at the 2003 Groton Ct. reunion and can be seen on our Website. He was buried on Monday, October 31, 2005 at Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman, Ohio. He is survived by his wife Rosann, there were no children. On the day that Dick passed away, he and Rosann were to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.
Dick loved his ship and his friends and shipmates of the Brownson he will be missed.
(posted by Bob Sanderson Dec 11, 2005)
New Guestbook
I am testing a new Guestbook that supposedly will help to cut down on the amount of spam we've been receiving. The book may be a little flakey for a while until I get it customized.
Let me know if you have any problems.
(posted by webmaster Oct 13, 2005)
Looking for Cruise Books
I received a message from Rick Dillard, OSCM(SW), USN, Ret. He is involved in a large cruise book project encompassing over 7,190 USN/USCG ship cruise books. He is trying to locate digital photos/scans of the covers of the BROWNSON cruise books.
He already had cover images of the 1954-55 and 1975 cruise books and I was able go send him the 1966-67 and 1969. As far as he knows, he only needs the 1974 cover to complete the collection. If anyone has a copy, he would greatly appreciate a scan of the cover. You can send it to me and I'll get it to him. Also, if anyone knows of any other cruise books in existence, please let me know.
You can send anything to webmaster@ussbrownson.com
(posted by webmaster Sep 20, 2005)
Bounced Addresses
I sent out a message to the mailing list a couple of days regarding the company that is selling items with the Brownson logo. A number of the addresses I sent to bounced. If you are registered for our list and didn't get that message, it may be because we don't have your current email address. If that's the case, please send the update to webmaster@ussbrownson.com
(posted by Bob Sanderson Sep 10, 2005)
Unauthorized Memorabilia Site
A number of members have received ads from Cafe Press AKA JJ-Enterprises, for Brownson memorabilia. This company IS NOT AUTHORIZED by the USS Brownson Association and we do not recommend doing business with them. We have requested in the past that they stop using the Brownson logo and they have refused. We are in the process of setting up an official store which should be operational in the next week or two.
(posted by Bob Sanderson Sep 9, 2005)
New By-Laws Posted
The recently approved by-laws have been posted in the "Association" section.
(posted by webmaster Aug 2, 2005)
New Gallery Contribution
Billy "Bob" Canterbury (GMSN '48-'50) has contributed a newspaper clipping of the 1950 incident involving the Brownson and the Roan. You can view it in his gallery.
(posted by webmaster Dec 11, 2004)
Newsletter Mailed
The latest Brownson Association Website Newsletter was mailed on 2/8/04. If believe that you are on the mailing list and didn't receive it, drop me a line and I'll check your address against the database. If you are on the list, it's possible that your e-mail program's spam filter may have blocked it. If you are running a spam filter be sure to put ussbrownson.com on your "white list". Any mail sent from the site will be from that domain. If you did not get the newsletter you can read it in the Ship's Log. Click on the News button to go there.
(posted by Bob Sanderson Feb 8, 2004)
New Website Launched
Finally, the new USS Brownson Association website is on-line. It's been a long voyage and a lot of work so expect some gremlins to be lurking. If you find any, please let me know.
(posted by Bob Sanderson Feb 7, 2004)
