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Guestbook, 2009

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Date: December 30, 2009
Time: 11:58:55 AM
Name: Steve Castro
Comments: We visited your museum on 28 Dec 09. It was closed but it looked nice. My dad served aboard the U.S.S. Bugara and got a kick out of seeing another diesel boat.
Date: December 29, 2009
Time: 10:51:36 AM
Name: Michael S. Stowe
Comments: God Bless all to served. Made contacr 6 Nov 2009 14.295.5 @ 21:11 Z Mike
Date: December 26, 2009
Time: 1:09:46 PM
Name: owais
Comments: submarines fascinate me from the days of my childhood,but i never joined navy. you the unites states sailors had done a magnificent job against the enemy. thanks
Date: December 16, 2009
Time: 4:50:43 PM
Name: Levi (Lee) Taylor
Comments: One great job on the website, have been on the boat a number of times with ham radio ops. and greatly appreciate the opportunity. Thanks to all of you who have put in so mch time and effort getting the lady shipshape. She looks great. Looking forwared to this spring for another visit. (Howdy to Sam) Lee (WA5WRN)
Date: December 10, 2009
Time: 11:23:34 PM
Name: Alan Butterworth
Comments: Thanks for all the memories. My brother,Jim Butterworth, was on war patrols 4,5,6 & 7 and told me some of the stories. Your website is so valuable, especially when the veterans of that era are slowly turning to 270 degrees and heading west on their final patrol. My brother is still going strong at 86. Sincerely, Alan Butterworth
Date: December 10, 2009
Time: 12:47:31 PM
Name: Glenn A Loader
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Date: December 7, 2009
Time: 11:45:46 AM
Name: H.K. Haas
Comments: Sam i want to thank u for the contact on 20 meters.Nice web page,very good work, thanks, H.K.Haas.
Date: December 7, 2009
Time: 11:03:59 AM
Name: Ronald Westover
Comments: I think its wonderful that people still remember all the U.S. Military that lost their lives defending our country.
Date: November 25, 2009
Time: 10:34:13 AM
Name: John Hickman
Comments: I took my entrance exam for the Navy aboard the Batfish while she was stationed in New Orleans (nov. 1963). It all started with a post card "Join the submarine service" Soon a phone call from a Chief petty Officer asking if he could visit both me and my parents. This Chief, personally visited the house, personally took me to visit the Batfish, personally took me for a physical and personally took me to be sworn in. This man "wanted me in the Navy! after 7 years of service, I owe both him and the Batfish for 7 years of service, friends, and fun!
Date: November 18, 2009
Time: 10:55:30 AM
Name: John Timothy II
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Date: November 18, 2009
Time: 10:10:50 AM
Name: Gary Lechner
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Date: November 17, 2009
Time: 10:20:58 PM
Name: Ian Johnston
Comments: Privledged to join Batfish crew on Feb. 1958 in Key West Florida for training. Naval reserve member Sub Div 1-34 in Portsmouth NH. Many great memories of learning about this historic submarine. Still have my qualification book with many entrys from Batfish. Finaly qualified [SS] in 1959 aboard USS Sennet SS408. Hope to be able to visit Batfish in the future.
Date: November 15, 2009
Time: 4:30:19 PM
Name: Robert P. Pallat
Comments: I noticed a Ralph Krummel Jr. had logged on some time ago regarding his father. I worked with your father while I was on the USS Bushnell (AS 15) in Key West. I was a Torpedoman 3rd Class back then. If Ralph is able to contact me, I have some great stories regarding Chief Krummel. Regards, TMC (SW) Robert P. Pallat, USN (Ret)
Date: November 9, 2009
Time: 6:23:20 PM
Name: Doug Kincaid
Comments: Hello,Thank you for all your efforts to keep the boat,her history,& that of her crew alive.I did an overnight on the USS Cobia this past July 18th.We hope to visit you in the next 6 months.Doug Kincaid...USA Medic
Date: November 9, 2009
Time: 9:10:29 AM
Name: LittlePebblesAcademy.blogspot.com
Comments: This is a great ship with history flowing from her decks. I for one will be glad when ALL decks are open.
Date: November 6, 2009
Time: 11:05:35 AM
Name: Kevin Crisman
Comments: Great site! Served on USS Batfish (SSN681) from 79-84. Qualified SS on her in Nov 79. Assigned as a NUC Mechanic. Retired in 2007 after 30 years.
Date: October 20, 2009
Time: 1:15:59 PM
Name: Joe Bradley
Comments: Over the past few years I have been working with Gil to help secure a vintage torpedo for the SS310. This was done out of respect for the old boat and in support of the great job that Gil continually accomplished in restoring the Batfish to her glory days. Vice Admiral Guy Reynolds, a submarine officer of many years, now retired, was instrumental in assisting with obtaining a torpedo by using his rank, reputation and friendship with government personnel in charge of ordanance issuance for historic events. I served aboard the Batfish SS310 late 1955 through mid year of 1956 in Key West, Florida before being transferred to a new boat to finish out my hitch. Regardless of ther other boats I served on, the Batfish will always be "my boat." I am proud to still be a part of her maintenance and will always do my best to assist where, and when I can. Best regards, JMBradley - USN-ET1 SS310
Date: October 19, 2009
Time: 11:34:54 PM
Name: Vincent Holiman
Comments: Great website!!!!
Date: October 12, 2009
Time: 11:37:14 PM
Name: Leonard Forstall
Comments: Trained on the Batfish as a naval reservist while docked in New Orleans. Thanks for the opportunity to review the history of the Batfish.
Date: October 10, 2009
Time: 5:33:05 PM
Name: Thomas Dingman
Comments: I talk to your ship today on ham radio and was impressed very much The web site is great and i am learning a lot about our passed. Tom
Date: October 10, 2009
Time: 1:27:37 PM
Name: Jim Portwood, KH6OU
Comments: It was good to hear your radio station on the air. My friend, Donald H. Warren W6FNV, a WWII submariner and amateur radio operator, has told me many sea stories about his real adventures during WWII. Jim
Date: October 9, 2009
Time: 10:35:06 AM
Name: Clodualdo S. Narciso, Jr.
Comments: I got interest in this submarine when I got a chance to see and buy the "In the Course of Duty" book by Don Keith. I bought the book in a second hand store becuase I was that the Batfish was in the Philippines during WWII. I am about to read the book... and start to surf the Batfish webpage....
Date: October 6, 2009
Time: 10:32:09 AM
Name: John Mansker
Comments: Fantastic QSO on 14,237.3 GOD bless all who served on the BATFISH. So much with so little.
Date: October 5, 2009
Time: 1:48:58 AM
Name: Leo Auxilio
Comments: hi! i am from the philippines and have visited the calayan and dalupiri islands, engagement sites of the "batfish". from a calayan hilltop, you can gaze southward at dalupiri. i cannot prevent myself from wondering how it would have been like to witness firsthand its exploits from that hilltop. my salute to the brave crew of the SS 310.
Date: September 24, 2009
Time: 10:25:06 PM
Name: M Denton
Comments: I think the website is great. I showed it to one of our children before we went on a tour through the boat.
Date: September 21, 2009
Time: 11:39:39 AM
Name: Mike McLaughlin
Comments: Visited the USS Batfish(boat) on 9-9-09 on my way to attend my ship's reunion in Branson,Mo(USS John R.Craig DD-885- target). I was the only person there at the time and had the run of the boat to myself. I truly enjoyed my visit and I think I took a picture of everything I saw both on the boat and in and around the museum. Y'all are doing a wonderful job in preserving this piece of Navy history and I look forward to coming back when the deck repairs are complete. I live in Georgetown,Texas and not only saw the Batfish in Oklahoma,but also went to N.Little Rock,Arkansas on my way home and visited the USS Razorback. When I told my friends I was going to visit submarines in Oklahoma and Arkansas, they were a little doubtful to say the least. Keep up the good work and thanks very much from a tin-can sailor.
Date: September 18, 2009
Time: 3:00:26 PM
Name: Stan Carrington
Comments: Being a retired navy man I really enjoy reading stories about WWII and Vietnam
Date: September 9, 2009
Time: 2:47:23 PM
Name: Woody Webb ENCM(SS) Ret.
Comments: I joined the Navy October '62, during the Cubian Missle Crisis. Spent 26 years in, retired in '88. 14 of those years were at sea on diesel boats. The rest of the time in was spent as a Fleet Diesel Inspector, inspecting diesel engines on SS, SSN, SSBN and various targets. When they would break'um I'd go fix'um. I am looking forward to visiting Batfish. My first love was a Fairbanks boat. It will be great visiting another Fairbanks boat. I plan to be there in September, can't wait. Kudo's on the web site.
Date: September 9, 2009
Time: 10:37:27 AM
Name: Mike Ward
Comments: I served on 681 72-74 as CS2 and CS1 I would like to be added to the crew list also any info on the next reunion.
Date: August 31, 2009
Time: 12:09:24 PM
Name: Joe Kimmel
Comments: Pretty nice. How come you don't mention the history programs you guys do? I looked all over this website and can't find any info on when the next one is. I hope it wasn't just a one time thing because you guys put together a great program with that. I've been to the boat 3 times and last August we got lucky and happened to see the history program. Man, it's a difference of night and day to see what life was like instead of an empty boat. The crew made me feel welcome and like I had stepped back in time. It's got to be one of the neatest things I've ever seen. I hope it wasn't just a one time thing but since it's not mentioned on here my guess is it probably was. Joe

Joe - you can follow the re-enactor events for the Batfish here: www.ss310.com ~ Mark


Date: August 31, 2009
Time: 11:22:38 AM
Name: Lawrence Kiffner
Comments: Last December, I had the distinct pleasure of meeting (via phone/email) Capt John Kerr Fyfe Jr. I served under his father while aboard the USS Rigel AF-58, which was his last command prior to retirement. I related to him several "sea stories" about his father, for whom I had great admiration. We still keep in contact. I hope to visit the Batfish memorial someday. Kudos on this website!
Date: August 31, 2009
Time: 9:34:00 AM
Name: Sammy Lee Bass
Comments: I was in the Marine Corps from '72-'78, but I have always been fascinated about submarines from watching VICTORY AT SEA GROWING UP.THANK YOU!
Date: August 27, 2009
Time: 7:47:59 PM
Name: TSgt Eloise A Tadefa-Everett USAF Retired
Comments: Will be visiting you soon with my husband, PFC Howard D. Harber-Everett, USARMY Looking forward to it!!
Date: August 23, 2009
Time: 5:14:31 PM
Name: Jack Gerber
Comments: Just finished Don Keith's book about the Batfish and hope someday to make it to see the boat. I work with a number of submariners, one who served on the SSN Batfish. Thanks to all for seeing through the final "port" for a great pig boat.
Date: August 16, 2009
Time: 9:44:29 AM
Name: Carol Peterson
Comments: Love the website. My great-uncle served on the Batfish during WWII. His name was Earl Hendricks. I toured the Batfish many years ago and I am certain I found his name on a wall plaque in the entryway just before boarding the ship. I remember Uncle Earl being so very proud of his service on the ship. Thanks for the website. Also enjoyed the Tulsa World article which led me to the site!! Carol Peterson
Date: August 11, 2009
Time: 8:51:53 PM
Name: the Johnson Family
Comments: What a Treasure!!... ~Honor to all of the crew members of the USS Batfish ~ .... The City of Muskogee should take a very active role in the complete restoration and advertising of this Hero-Ship..PS.. ..We saw the Amateur Radio Antenna. Is it possible to operate from the Batfish? thanks again..the Johnsons from Norman, Oklahoma..thanks..
Date: August 11, 2009
Time: 5:04:20 PM
Name: scott burnett
Comments: I have been to the batfish a number of times,and still injoy it. I plan to take my son there as soon as I can
Date: August 9, 2009
Time: 1:47:40 PM
Name: Joe Merrill
Comments: I served on the USS Trumpetfish (SS-425) as a Sonarman in the early 70's untill decomission. Then went boomer. I loved it but would not do it again. Keep up the good work. Great site. Joe Merrill
Date: August 8, 2009
Time: 6:42:55 PM
Name: Dale Kirkham
Comments: n/t
Date: August 3, 2009
Time: 11:03:31
Name: Brian Sharp
Comments: Once a submariner,ALWAYS a submariner! Hope the old gal gets what she needs. MM2/SS sends USN 1986-2002 USS Key West SSN-722 Plankowner USS Jacksonville SSN-699 USS Bergall SSN-667 USS Scranton SSN-756
Date: Date: August 3, 2009
Time: 7:26:13 PM
Name: matttriggs
Comments: n/t
Date: August 2, 2009
Time: 9:55:13 PM
Name: Dan Litchfield
Comments: I have just completed the book "In The Course Of Duty" by Don Keith. My deepest admiration and appreciation for all who served on Batfish. Her story is indeed tremendous and I am so happy to see that she has a place to rest for all to enjoy. Someday, I will make it out to Muskogee to see her. God bless all who served on her and those that made it possible to give her the home that she now enjoys.
Date: August 1, 2009
Time: 11:13:38 AM
Name: Vincent Holiman
Comments: Being a submarine veteran I fully and wholeheartedly appreciate this website and especially the Memorial. Keep up the great work.
Date: July 30, 2009
Time: 5:13:21 PM
Name: kate Barger
Comments: n/t
Date: July 28, 2009
Time: 8:15:32 AM
Name: Rance Jurevwicz, Capt., USA, Ret
Comments: Good thing we have the Internet to disseminate much needed information to the veteran family. Websites like this one help spread the word. Websites like ours helps too. Information such as newest presumptive disabilities, veteran-friendly VSOs, and other sources free to veterans can be found at http://www.veteranprograms.com
Date: July 27, 2009
Time: 6:10:27 PM
Name: Bill Blackburn Jr
Comments: Interesting and the best of luck on all your upgrades. 73
Date: July 23, 2009
Time: 8:07:42 AM
Name: Little Pebbles Academy
Comments: We will be happy when you open "all" the ship for us to see.
Date: July 22, 2009
Time: 3:37:09 PM
Name: Scott H. Lawrence
Comments: I am currently in the Marine Corps, and hearing about this website and hearing my Grandfather(Lawrence, Virgil W.) was a crew member makes me proud to serve. Great site!!!
Date: July 20, 2009
Time: 3:21:07 PM
Name: Debby Garcia
Comments: My dad, Ray Drechsler, served aboard the USS Batfish during the Korean Conflict. He passed away in 2004 but several years before he brought my mother and me to see the Batfish. You have done a wonderful job of keeping this piece of history alive. Thank you.
Date: July 15 2009
Time: 12:47:44 PM
Name: George A.Anthony
Comments: Fine,fine site,thank you for your combined efforts!
Date: July 12 2009
Time: 2:19:25 PM
Name: John Sterling
Comments: As a youngster, i always loved going to the Batfish. We only lived a few miles away. Over the years, i went with freinds and family. Once my grandfather who was a WW2 Vet made a trip. It is a great place that serves as a constant reminder of those who served for the cause of freedom. Soon when my sons are just a bit older, i will take them to the Batfish as well. Keep up the good work !!
Date: July 8, 2009
Time: 9:19:43 AM
Name: daniel
Comments: i really enjoyed website it gave something that i was not told about in school thanks a million and i shall visit again soon
Date: July 6, 2009
Time: 11:14:41 PM
Name: Bob Bartley
Comments: I will be visiting soon! I love submarines! We should all live in a yellow one once in a while...
Date: July 2, 2009
Time: 7:30:54 PM
Name: Krista Sokolsky
Comments: My grandfather served on the Batfish in WW2 on the 6th and 7th tours. I appreciate being able to see and know about his life experience.
Date: June 29, 2009
Time: 6:24:58 AM
Name: USN Vet. Patricia L. Davis
Comments: Everytime I visit the War Memorial, I am in awe of the "Batfish." To me, she is a "Grand Ole' Lady" that flew her Colors Proudly and with Honor! Those who serve aboard a Sub, to me, are very Special, as it would take a lot of "Guts" to go aboard, knowing it could mean a Metal Casket! I "Salute all, who have and will serve aboard a Sub; Especially this Grand Lady! I have had the Honor of being a part of Posting Colors @ one of the Sub-Vets Re-union, and I was deeply touched, by the Ceremony! Especially when names are read and the Bell tolls for the sub-vets who passed into a Greater Reward, as they rode the Waves, aboard this Grand Old Lady, and paid the Ultimate Price, for her and this Great Nation! May God continue to watch over those still serving aboard Submarines and those who have already served! I commend all Staff and Volunteers, who continue to serve in caring for The Muskogee War Memorial, and the USS Batfish! Great Job, Well Done!
Date: June 23, 2009
Time: 9:27:06 AM
Name: Stephen Hallquist
Comments: I'm a docent at the US Submarine Force Library and Museum (USS Nautilus) and frequently get to tell the Batfish story. Thanks for this page. It's helpful.
Date: June 23, 2009
Time: 7:47:49 AM
Name: Giusto Gallas
Comments: I am an italian ww 2 submarine fan - great site !
Date: June 22, 2009
Time: 12:53:12 PM
Name: Hugh Blackwell TM 2 SS
Comments: Your photos bring back a lot of good memories of the boats. I served 1951-1955 USS Queenfish SS393. Blacky
Date: June 22, 2009
Time: 12:41:05 PM
Name: Patti Landry
Comments: I have looked over the info here and was very intriged. Our home school group will be visiting soon, and I'm also trying to set this up for our scout troop. I can't wait. Thanks.
Date: June 22, 2009
Time: 11:58:48
Name: mike england
Comments: n/c
Date: June 20, 2009
Tim: 9:54:13 PM
Name: john benjmen price
Comments: AMAZING KEEP IT UP PEOPLE NEED TO BE REMINDID THAT HISTORY REPEATS IN DIFRENT FORMS BIT IT IS STILL THE SAME THING.
Date: June 15, 2009
Time: 2:17:26 PM
Name: joseph bosley
I have not been here since i was a little kid and am thinking of bringing my son who is 4yrs old, this weekend to Comments: see it for his first time and i think he will enjoy it as i did when i was 9yrs old.
Date: June 12, 2009
Time: 12:26:38 PM
Name: Holly Fitzgibbon
Comments: I visited the USS Batfish back about 4 years ago with my high school history class and loved everything about the museum. It is so full of information and so interesting! I am wanting to go through it again in the near future and bring my family as well to share this wonderful piece of history with them.
Date: June 6, 2009
Time: 6:45:03 PM
Name: KB9IKY-Lawrence D Hagner
Comments: GOD bless all who keep the memories alive! Keep up the good work. 73, Larry
Date: June 6, 2009
Time: 3:53:26 PM
Name: karl
Comments: to whom it may consern, i worked the badfish on 20 meters. thanks. alot of fun 73 god bless the U.S.A.
Date: June 5, 2009
Time: 11:06:22 PM
Name: John
Comments: Thanks for the contact during the 2009 Museum Ship Event!
Date: May 30, 2009
Time: 3:19:09 AM
Name: Rusty Day
Comments: I have some Kaiser shipyard pictures of my grandfather from WW-ll along with the damaged (someone dropped a rivet on his head) hardhat he wore. If they will be used I would love to donate them....Rusty Day
Date: May 27, 2009
Time: 3:39:12 PM
Name: LTC Rick Frey
Comments: I visited the boat during spring break this year. Thank you for preserving a wonderful piece of history. I have always been facinated by the submarine service and have been looking for an opportunity to look inside one. It takes a special person to be a submariner. Thank you for your hard work
Date: May 26, 2009
Time: 1:21:18 PM
Name: David Rader
Comments: I visited the USS Batfish three or four times in the 90s and a great tme and thought it was real interesting but I live in Iowa now and would like to make back to visit some-time.
Date: May 24, 2009
Time: 1:27:51 AM
Name: mm1 (ss) Donald Pince
Comments: n/c
Date: May 21, 2009
Time: 12:03:40 PM
Name: Jim Brown
Comments: Looking forward to working your radio room during the Museum Ships on the Air event on 6/6/09. Jim Brown Formerly ET1(SS)
Date: May 6, 2009
Time: 2:35:59
Name: Mark Gruenberg
Comments: enjoyed visiting the website. well done
Date: April 25, 2009
Time: 7:10:37 AM
Name: Bob Palone
Comments: Thank you for taking care of the batfish. A great piece of history.
Date: April 20, 2009
Time: 7:38:06 PM
Name: Robert Cale
Comments: Thank you for all that have served in the Silent Service. God Bless you all. And all who served on the USS Batfish, thank you for your contribution to the safety and freedom of our country.
Date: April 20, 2009
Time: 1:30:10 PM
Name: Jack Parker
Comments: Thank God for the bravery of our submariners past and present. I believe this country still does possess young men that will protect and defend our country our constitution and our freedom, in the manner set by our submariners. Thanks for your service. Semper Fidelis, Jack Parker, Walnut Grove, MN
Date: April 17, 2009
Time: 1:54:27 AM
Name: TC Hansen
Comments: Great submarine, and history. My father served on SS 404 Spikefish during 54 - 59', PO1 fire control officer, have heard many wonderful past memories he's shared with me and my brothers as we grew up. Question, Is the Batfish still in the river, or is she now laying on the grassy hard ground as pictured within website? Seems sad and disrespectful for such a great ship to be sitting on the ground rusting w/ decay.. Wish I lived in Oklahoma, I would volunteer, but unfortunately I live in Florida. Take care, TH
Date: April 11, 2009
Time: 1:06:25 PM
Name: Charles K. Knutson
Comments: ON 4-11-09 I WORKED CHRISTINA ON 40 METERS PSK-ON 7.070 MHZ. AT ABOUT 1758 ZULU. IS THERE A CERTIFICATE YOU PFFER FOR CONTACTS MADE FROM THE BATFISH ??? THANK YOU FOR THE CONTACT, DE N7UAG CHUCK
Date: April 10, 2009
Time: 9:39:50 PM
Name: GARY WOOTEN
Comments: I WAS ABOARD THE APSS 313 (PERCH) 1958-1961. BRINGS BACK FOND MEMMORIES. THANKS FOR THE GREAT SITE
Date: April 2, 2009
Time: 3:46:29 PM
Name: Rex Mathis
Comments: Dearly like your web site. I was attach to the E and R dept.at the sub base in Pearl. I did a number of repair jobs on your boat, and it brought back a number of memorys,both good and bad.I was able to recomize a few of the crew menbers from the pictures, but don't ask me there names You have a good one, Rex Mathis one time EM1/C
Date: March 26, 2009
Time: 1:59:06 PM
Name: Krista (Grant) Sokolsky
Comments: n/t
Date: March 23, 2009
Time: 1:58:17 PM
Name: Larry Wheeler (kc9mot)
Comments: What days is the radio used and on what freq. I contacte the radio room today (3/23/09) on 20 metwre 14.288 and I talked with Sam. THank You, KC9MOT Larry
Date: March 21, 2009
Time: 7:53:33 AM
Name: Michael D. Teade
Comments: William B. Huey was my grandpa and a great man.
Date: March 13, 2009
Time: 5:08:08 PM
Name: George C. Thrasher
Comments: Was crewmember of USS Batfish (SSN 681) during 1982 to 1987.
Date: March 13, 2009
Time: 3:19:37 AM
Name: kelly howard
Comments: I read a book about the Batfish and one day hope to visit
Date: March 8, 2009
Time: 9:24:13 PM
Name: Joe Halliburton
Comments: Fantastic website. Enjoyed reading some of the patrol reports. I served on the USS Chopper (SS342) 1968-69 and was aboard for the infamous "Deep Dive". Glad to learn about the Batfish museum and will plan to visit when in the vicinity. Joe
Date: March 8, 2009
Time: 8:24:57 AM
Name: john martin
Comments: n/t
Date: February 21, 2009
Time: 10:10:43 PM
Name: Ken Schneider
Comments: You keep the memorial alive. It is about the men as is it about there boat. The boat was and will always be a special places for them. They shall be linked to her in one way's many of us will never understand. KS
Date: February 15, 2009
Time: 7:44:40 AM
Name: Bob
Comments: Thanks for preserving a great piece of history. Bob.
Date: February 13, 2009
Time: 8:10:02 AM
Name: Russell F. Steen
Comments: n/t
Date: February 3, 2009
Time: 6:09:26 PM
Name: Chuck Prater
Comments: Great web-site! I get on it quite often because of my interest in World War II subs. I visited Batfish a couple of years ago and thoroughly enjoyed it. Hope to do it again soon. Keep up the good work and keep the submarine story alive. Chuck Prater, MSgt. USAF Retired.
Date: January 28, 2009
Time: 11:46:51 AM
Name: Ken Coker
Comments: Great web site. In 1972, at the age of 14, I was visiting my grandmother who lived in Ozark, Arkansas. Her house sat high on a bluff overlooking the Arkansas River. One afternoon, I noticed the Batfish in the river. I ran to tell my Grandmother and Grandfather. They both dismissed my claim as a joke. When they finally walked the edge of the bluff and saw the Batfish, the look on their faces was priceless. It' nice to see that the Batfish is being cared for and it's history is remembered. Ken Coker
Date: January 27, 2009
Time: 3:39:12 PM
Name: John Harrison, Capt, USAF (Ret)
Comments: Thank you for all you've done to honor our WWII SubVets. My dad, Irwin "Jim" Stewart, was a TM3 on the USS Archer-Fish (SS 311) when she sank the Shinano. In fact, the folding Archer-Fish port sign in your museum actually hung in my house as I grew up. Jim "laid his oars to rest" last year, but his die hard love of the 'smoke boats" and her crews lives on in me, a man who was inoculated at an early age by Jim to love his country and appreciate those who serve at her defense. I salute all of you who have/still serve today!
Date: January 25, 2009
Time: 6:38:01 PM
Name: Ken Schneider
Comments: Excellent Web-Site. Alot of information for anyone intrested in WW2 Fleet Boats. You should feel proud of everything you have done.
Date: January 18, 2009
Time: 10:07:13 AM
Name: R.Gouveia
Comments: I read the book on the USS Batfish, it was very good.Some day, I will get out to Oklahoma to see it. Iam an old U.S. Army veteran- fought the Communist in S.Vietnam 1969.So reading and learning about Submarines, is all new to me. I salute those swabees that did duty in the submarines, and the ones that gave their lives.And I thank the guys that got the Batfish as a Memorial. I have a question, Are there any WW2 Batfish veterans in Massachusetts? Bob Gouveia , Burlington Ma.
Date: January 15, 2009
Time: 8:55:20 PM
Name: Jenni Miniaci
Comments: I plan on bringing my 13 year old son and a couple of his friends to tour the U.S.S. Batfish as soon as possible. I can't wait to show the kids real history, and see it for myself. I have a daughter in the Navy, on the newly commissioned Geo. H. W. Bush! Thank you to all the brave men who served on the Batfish and in WWII. Sincerely, Jenni Miniaci
Date: January 12, 2009
Time: 8:11:39 PM
Name: Cherry WIneland
Comments: I think that touring the Batfish was so awesome. That everytime I visit Muskogee, we take a tour. It is usually a time that my siblings and I get together and have some cheap fun.
Date: January 5, 2009
Time: 11:30:26 AM
Name: charles deaton
Comments: From Glenpool, OK, love the museum, have donated models in past working on new subs to donate in future

 

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