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Leave a MessageSubmitted by: Dan Farrimond
From: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Email: dan_farrimond@yahoo.com
Added: 11/19/2010
Submitted by: norm
From: eau claire
Email: nhahnjr@sbcglobal.net
Added: 11/16/2010
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this is a test of the new guest book security systemSubmitted by: EO3 Thomas Vermilye
From: Olathe, KS
Email: thvermilye@gmail.com
Added: 11/07/2010
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Hello to all 62ers. This has been a long time. Since I looked into the Battalion. I served on board 62 from 75-78. Primarily starting on Diego Garcia Alpha CO. I was assigned to Chief Ajoc on the POL job on Diego. Then we transfered to Gulfport, MS. Then To Guam. That is where I left the Battalion in July of 78. You all take care. When I served with 62 that was the best time of my life. I wish I never mustered out. May God be with you all. EO3 VermilyeSubmitted by: tom finnen
From: chicago, il
Email: tunaf48@hotmail.com
Added: 11/06/2010
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i served 70 to 73 charlie company. gtmo and diego. still in contect with some but lost with others. may god bless the men and women serving now!Submitted by: Thomas Dunn
From: Lakeland Fl.
Email: tdunn33@tampabay.rr.com
Added: 11/05/2010
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I was with NMCB 62 from 69 to 70. I was a member of Charlie Co.Submitted by: Monte Williams
From: Lewisburg Tn.
Email: wileas@att.net
Added: 11/01/2010
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I was with "62" from 69-71 did two tours DaNang in 70 and Gitmo in 71 Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me. I posted here in 2008 but have moved and I want to change e-mail, wileas@att.netSubmitted by: Jim Atkinson
From: Florida
Email: jatkinson9@tampabay.rr.com
Added: 10/29/2010
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Joined MCB-62 in Diego Garcia in 77 then after the following homeport, went to Misawa Japan then Atsugi Japan. After the next homeport, went to Rota....... that's when I decided to call it quits. Fond memories though.Submitted by: Rupert M. Scharoun Jr.
From: Kinderhook, NY
Email: ruan200@AOL.com
Added: 10/16/2010
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I served as a CE3 in B Company, in Dong Ha, 1969.Submitted by: Norm Hahn, Secretary/Treasurer
From: Eau Claire, WI
Email: nhahnjr@sbcglobal.net
Added: 10/08/2010
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Fellow Minutemen: with sadness I report to you the death of our Seabee Shipmate Dr. Gary F. Purdue, plank owner of NMCB 62.NMCB 62 Veterans and all Shipmates. Our Navy Seabee Brother, Gary Purdue, has died under terrible circumstances. He was a Plank Owner of NMCB 62, an MR2 in A Co. and did the first two tours with the Minutemen Battalion in Vietnam. After leaving the Navy he went back to college and became a Medical Doctor and served for many years with great distinction.
We all offer his family our deepest condolences and wish our Brother Gary Fair Winds and Following Seas. May he Rest in Peace.
(This email received from Ian Purdue, Gary's Son) Mr. Hahn,
It is with great regret that I would like to inform you and fellow alumni of NMCB 62 of the death of my father, Dr. Gary F. Purdue. He was killed by a drunk driver on Oct 3, 2010 who ran a stop sign at 0720hrs. Gary was on his way to do patient rounds at Parkland Hospital on his motorcycle when he was struck and killed on impact. My father has always been proud of his service to his country as a Seabee and we wanted to let his fellows know. Below I have attached a copy of his obituary.
Thank you. If you would like any additional information please feel free to contact me.
Ian Purdue
318-401-3978
Ian Purdue: purduei@hotmail.com
(Obituary) Purdue, Gary Frederick
Gary Frederick Purdue M.D. went to be with the Lord October 3rd, 2010 at the age of 65. He was preceded in death by his parents Frederick N. Purdue & Isabel Wrigley Purdue. In 1963 he graduated the Elmira Free Academy. Gary served our country from 1966-1969 with the Navy (Seabees) which included two tours in Vietnam. He graduated with a degree in Ceramics Engineering from Alfred University after his return.
He went on to achieve his Doctorate of Medicine at Jefferson Medical School in Philadelphia & his residency at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh. It was there that he met his wife Laurel.
They married in 1978 and relocated to Dallas for his Fellowship in Burn Surgery at Parkland Memorial Hospital in 1981 and accepted a position as Associate Professor of Burn Surgery at UT Southwestern.
He is survived by his wife, Laurel, and his children Ian (Nicole), Heather, Keith (Tiffany), & Kyle (Anna) and his grandchild Luke. His siblings Keith W. Purdue, Christine Stephens (David), Constance Breed (Michael) & Frederick (Carol) all of Elmira NY.
The service will be held on Saturday, October 9 at 1 pm at First Baptist Church on 2400 N. Josey Lane, Carrollton Texas with a reception to follow at the church.
Memorial Contributions may be directed to University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center - Designated Fund for Burn Care in Memory of Dr. Gary F. Purdue, P.O. Box 910888, Dallas, TX 75391-0888
Submitted by: Harold Cioffi BU-1 Retired
From: Dayton Ohio
Email: halc@cableone.net
Added: 10/08/2010
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I was a CM3 with 62 in 1970 at Hill 55. I've lost contact with everyone I served with over the years. Just last week I visited Gulfport...compared to late 1969 and 70 it looks like Disney World. All the fine brick quarters for enlisted - they look like a Fairfield Inn with all the separate doors. A fancy movie theater, nice gift store, golf course, family housing and on and on. It looked a lot like I'd made the wrong turn and ended up at Keesler AFB on down the road. Spoke to lady at Gift Shop, was told Frank Newcomb had passed, but John Paul Jones was still keeping on in his 80's. Been a long time...glad for the experience, but not the conflict.