Would like to her from shipmates that served during 1972/72. April 19,1972 will always be a day I'll never forget! I thank each and every shipmate who helped me and my brother ( SM3 Guardado,Mike) during this difficult time. If I had to do it all over, I would be fighting to be first. The officers & crew were and are the best and I'll never ever be able to thank them enough.
The ship was and is a "Grand Ole Lady". The Navy does need to rename a new ship after this grand lady.