March is coming in like a Lion - Spring will be here SOON!!
We are starting to receive that USS DOWNES Muster Rolls from the archives that we ordered, and have gone through 1971-1973. Giving us the exacted names of the gentleman aboard the ship and the ranks. So exciting to have that information!
*contact us for a list of your shipmates name collect so far*Get in on the USS Downes Membership - only $30 a year or $230 for a lifetime membership!
With includes..
A quarterly newsletter
Drawing for the Shipmate of the Quarter
A yearly custom dog tag As well as a lifetime member for those members
The names of newly located shipmates
The shipmates that have passed and much more
**THE BOARD HAS THE DISCRECTION TO DENY OR CANCEL A MEMBERSHIP AT ANY GIVEN TIME or FOR ANY REASON** WE WILL CONTUNE TO ASK FOR DONATIONS FOR THE SILENT AUCTION!!! PLEASE nothing is too small – We can’t run a Reunion with just one person it takes a SHIP – everyone’s help is greatly appreciated!!Our mission is to list and FIND every guy that stepped foot on the Downes. It is a task that most of you know that we do with passion and heart. BUT we can't do it with out your help. Please contact us with any and all information. With EVERYONES efforts we can say with PRIDE at
over 1000 USS Downes Shipmates have been accounted for!!We also are big advocates for the VA and want to STRESS that you get signed up for the VA if you are not!!!
DO NOT sign up at the VA hospital. PLEASE get a rep from your local American Legion, VFW or your local county office. DON’T give in to “You made to much money”.. contact someone else if that happens. IF you have any question on whom you would contact and or need help. PLEASE REACH OUT!! We ARE always a phone call or text away! AND we are not kidding, we are not here just to find shipmates if we any help in get you contacted with someone who get you on the right path, please call or text 320-493-9775 I may be slow, but I do get there! Or damn it – Just text a smile!!
Please also tell us know
- How we are doing????
- If you no longer want to be on any USS Downes mailings let me know. You will be posted a DNC- (do not contact) and will be removed from any further mailings.
- If you have a shipmate’s name that is not on the USS Downes website list, etc.
We are trying our best to keep the USS Downes 1070 Sailing. We do need its shipmates on board to continue going forward.
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