Departed Snipes, USS BUCHANAN

[Dick Zimmermann]

These are the snipes who are no longer with us, and whose full names, service time aboard BUCHANAN, and date of death are known.

BOND, Robert, MM2
Served 1962-66
Died 1966

CHASTAIN, Chris, EM1
Served 1968-69
Died 1984

FLYNN, Randy, EN1
Served 1977-79
Died April 13,1984

MEZORI, Dennis, BT3
Served 1963-67
Died December, 1980
 
MILLER, Gordon (Gordie), MM3
Served 1983-84
Died 1984

RIDER, Jim, BT3
Served 1969-71
Died November 30, 2001

STOJANOV, Mile, MM1 (SW)
Served 1987-91
Died 1991, while on active duty, of a heart attack.

WALLACE, Jim, MR2
Served 1968-69
Died June, 2005

These are the snipes for whom we only have partial information.  Anyone who can fill in the gaps, please let me know at dzimmerm@dandp.com

LESNIAK, Unknown first name, MM3
Served 1991
Died July 1991

MAYO, Unknown first name, EMFM
Served 1988
Died 1988

PENDER, Norman, MMC
Served 1962-65
Died ?

SOUTH, Dick, BT3
Served 1969-71
Died

[Falade7580]

Mark Falade, MM3, 1976 - 80

Good morning Dick, I just thought I'd pass along that to the best of my knowledge EN1 Flynn, who served with me around 77-79 has also taken his final leave of absence. Unfortunately, that's all the info I can provide for you other than to say that although we always seemed to be at odds over one thing or another during our time together, I believe he understood that I did kinda liked him when we were getting along. He knew how to have a good time and create a lot of laughter.

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[Dick Zimmermann]

Tom Crosser EM2 USNR

When I reported aboard in late May of 1966 I found myself the senior EM3 in the shop but as green as green could be about shipboard life.  Even greener on my first underway which was as we departed for WESTPAC 66.  I was a two year reservist and needed help. Chris Chastain, EM1, was one of those who helped me find my way. I will always regret not keeping in touch with those in my shop after leaving active duty.

I will take this chance to thank Chris for all he did for me and others in the Electric Shop, R-Division, Engineering Department of the USS BUCHANAN (DDG-14). Save me an upper bunk Chris and I'll see you down by the electric board in Main Control.