USS GOLDSBOROUGH DDG-20 1963-1993

As some of you know, our friend Zelt Dunbar passed away recently. His funeral was attended by Jack and Dee Maguire, Roy and Betty Hoffman, Judy Artis and Morgan Taylor-Quinn. He was layed to rest in Erin, Tennessee. Zelt retired as an E-9 and the final rendering of honor to him was provided by 11 members of the Navy led by a full Commander. Jack and Roy, representing the Goldsborough Association, performed the "Bell Ceremony". The highest praise that I can give to Zelt is to say "he was a true shipmate" He will be missed by us all.

John R.(Jack) Maguire

Shipmates,

Although the Associaiton overwhelmingly approved the $2,500 donation, our second in as many years, to sponsor a hull plate for the refurbishing efforts of the USS Adams DDG 2 and the related DDG museum to be houses on board, I felt it was prudent to make the presentation in person. With the approval of the other officers for the trip, I purchased my plane ticket and hotel room with my own personal funds as I felt I needed to make sure that the Association's money was being wisely invested.

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What I found in Jacksonville was a well organized event attended by no less than twenty five retired Admirals and Captains many of whom had been either the CO or XO onboard one of the twenty two United States DDGs. There were many other high ranking naval personnel on hand along with a few of us real sailors. Each DDG had a table designated with a framed photo of the ship. I will attached some photos so everyone can see what was on display at the banquet.

Deer Hunting in the Keystone State
Shipmate Jake Rindosh (73-75) has presented an open invitation to any and all Goldsborough crewmembers who happen to be hunters to join him at his camp just outside Brockway, PA for some deer hunting. If you are not a hunter just come along to hang around camp to do some of those "Man Things" we do when the girls aren't around. You know, drink beer, shoot the bull (not the neighbors), tell sea stories and maybe tag a deer. Deer season in PA is November 30th through December 13th.

Jake's camp is located 100 miles NE of Steel town (Pittsburg), 100 miles SE of Erie, 200 NW of Philly and 10 miles North off I-80 at exit 97.

For more information and details contact Jake direct at 814-265-1683 or by e-mail at jake@brockwaytv.com. For more information on Pennsylvania Deer Hunting go to http://www.pgc.state.pa.us/pgc/cwp/view.asp?a=460&q=161003

Mini Mid-West Goldsborough Reunion
It has been brought up that some ships, aside from annual reunions for the entire crew, have smaller, more localized reunions throughout the country. These gatherings are to accomodate those younger shipmates still working with families at home who can not take off a week, those who may have travel restrictions or just to make it easier and more convenient for more crewmembers to participate.

Dear Shipmates & Friends,

Well another reunion in the books and I must again thank Nick and Mary Morstad for their outstanding job in coordinating this event. It surely was one of the very best. It is through organization like they provided that makes not only the reunion fun for all but it sure makes the duties of the officers much easier also. It was indeed a real treat.

The weather in Colorado was just about perfect. Never too hot or too cold and what views. From the hotel rooms you could almost reach out and touch Pike's Peak. What a spectacular view. The trip to the top was not on the tour schedule but many of the group in our free time made the pilgrimage to the 14,110 summit. Some were really sucking in what little air there was. Everyone took lost of photos, so watch the web site for all those in the near future.

Thanks to Chip, Roy and Bill, my fellow officers, for their efforts in the hospitality suite. Can not forget the ladies either who helped maintain, stock and clean up the room every night. We appreciate all the ladies do in our behalf. The room was just the right size so everyone could socialize, review cruise books and laugh about all the hair we use to have.

Dustin, our webmaster, is already working on the numerous request we asked be updates on the web site. Posting the new arrivals to the roster, adding the Ladies and Friends contact area, listing Lifetime Members, updating both our sick call list and departed shipmates...

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Shipmates,

The 2009 Goldsborough reunion deadline for hotel registration, July 27th, is only a few days away. We have this special rate of $99 a night, with free parking reserved for August 21st until the 29th. Sure hope that if you are hoping to attend that you do not miss this money saving rate. They normally get over $200 a night but with the economy and with the reduction in personal traveling , I think that really helped Nick negotiate this great rate.

Free parking does not sound like much but at some hotels it would be $20 a night and we have many driving to Colorado Springs. Registrations for locals and walk ins continues until the reunion. However, although we love surprises, so we can properly plan, please let one of the officers know if you are coming. Family and friends are always welcome at our reunions or associated events.

Remember too, you can attend a portion of the reunion if you do not have time for the entire week. Registration fees are pro-rated by the costs of the events based on the days you will attend.

Nick and Mary, our reunion coordinators, along with input from Chip and Sue have another great reunion planned and the updated agenda is on the Goldsborough web site.

In an effort to save some money, there are a few singles attending who have a room to themselves. If you would like to share hotel costs with a shipmate, please contact an officer as soon as possible. Saving half on a room makes attending possible for some.

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