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Ronald Krolcki 8/08/04
Donald Roland Cusson AG2 11/01/04

LETTERS

Hi Kathy and Ray,

Enclosed photo of our President and Mrs. President at Charleston Airport, Sunday, August 15^th, 2004 about 10:00am. Looks like both of them had too much party! Hope this one gets in the newsletter.

Thanks , Jerry Pennington

Does anyone have any information on this incident?

MR. CAREY...
I can’t remember dates or location, an event happened aboard ship.  A fuel line was cut loose too soon and started to whip around.  It hit a crewmember and he went overboard.  I was the one behind the line.  Trying to find anyone who might have some information on this matter.  Just happened to locate your name. 

Thought you might be able to help, thanks,

Ron Lamison

Nicknames of Cruisers

(as listed in the u.s. cruiser sailors association)

USS BILOXI CL-80	Busy Bee Lucky Lady
USS BROOKLYN CL-40	Mighty B
USS CHICAGO CA-136	The Big Shot The Mighty Chi
USS HORNE CG-30	The Dirty Thirty (1)
USS LEAHY CH-16	Sweet 16
USS LOS ANGELES	The Glamour Queen of the Pacific
USS MACON CA-132	The Friendly Macon (2)
USS SAINT PAUL CA-73	Ship of the Presidents (3)
USS TOLEDO CA-133	Toodledo Maru
USS TOPEKA CLG-8	The Baka Hachi
USS WORCESTER CL-144	The Big E (5) The Bloody E

(1) Not a term of disrespect, but rather because of the long periods of time she spent at sea.
(2) Because she never fired a shot in anger.
(3) Because nine heads of state visited on board.
(4) So-named by the Japanese for the enthusiasm and spirit of the crews.
(5) In recognition of her many engineering “Red E” awards.

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