Comments on: The Crucible: USS Franklin – 19 March 1945 http://blog.usni.org/2009/03/19/the-crucible-uss-franklin-19-march-1945/ The Naval Institute’s taken its independent forum to a new level - with you in the middle of it. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:43:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: John M Peluso http://blog.usni.org/2009/03/19/the-crucible-uss-franklin-19-march-1945/comment-page-1/#comment-255876 John M Peluso Mon, 17 Jan 2011 19:58:02 +0000 http://blog.usni.org/?p=1789#comment-255876 My Father Michael P Peluso and his best friend William (Amillo) Martone served on the Big Ben. They were both Plank Owners Also members of the 704 club.Growing up I heard many stores and also had the Honor of meeting both Father O'Callahan and Ltjg Donald Gray. In 1966 I also had the Honor of being part of the crew to move the Big Ben when it was purchased by a private individual. I never will forget the look on the chiefs face when he asked for volunteers I askthe name of the carrier and he said I wasn't even thought of yet. When he said the Franklin and I replied the Big Ben Wow. My Father Michael P Peluso and his best friend William (Amillo) Martone served on the Big Ben. They were both Plank Owners Also members of the 704 club.Growing up I heard many stores and also had the Honor of meeting both Father O’Callahan and Ltjg Donald Gray. In 1966 I also had the Honor of being part of the crew to move the Big Ben when it was purchased by a private individual. I never will forget the look on the chiefs face when he asked for volunteers I askthe name of the carrier and he said I wasn’t even thought of yet. When he said the Franklin and I replied the Big Ben Wow.

]]> By: John M Peluso http://blog.usni.org/2009/03/19/the-crucible-uss-franklin-19-march-1945/comment-page-1/#comment-255875 John M Peluso Mon, 17 Jan 2011 19:54:17 +0000 http://blog.usni.org/?p=1789#comment-255875 My Father Michael P Peluso and his best friend William (Amillo) Martone served on the Big Ben. They were both Plank Owners.Growing up I heard many stores and also had the Honor of meeting both Father O'Callahan and Ltjg Donald Gray. In 1966 I also had the Honor of being part of the crew to move the Big Ben when it was purchased by a private individual. I never will forget the look on the chiefs face when he asked for volunteers I askthe name of the carrier and he said I wasn't even thought of yet. When he said the Franklin and I replied the Big Ben Wow. My Father Michael P Peluso and his best friend William (Amillo) Martone served on the Big Ben. They were both Plank Owners.Growing up I heard many stores and also had the Honor of meeting both Father O’Callahan and Ltjg Donald Gray. In 1966 I also had the Honor of being part of the crew to move the Big Ben when it was purchased by a private individual. I never will forget the look on the chiefs face when he asked for volunteers I askthe name of the carrier and he said I wasn’t even thought of yet. When he said the Franklin and I replied the Big Ben Wow.

]]> By: Janice St. Peters http://blog.usni.org/2009/03/19/the-crucible-uss-franklin-19-march-1945/comment-page-1/#comment-215455 Janice St. Peters Thu, 25 Mar 2010 04:50:49 +0000 http://blog.usni.org/?p=1789#comment-215455 My dad, Robert E. St. Peters, served on the Franklin and is still among the surviving veterans. We just had a reunion in Branson, MO. It was a wonderful event and is done every year in a different location. My dad, Robert E. St. Peters, served on the Franklin and is still among the surviving veterans. We just had a reunion in Branson, MO. It was a wonderful event and is done every year in a different location.

]]> By: Joan Beccard http://blog.usni.org/2009/03/19/the-crucible-uss-franklin-19-march-1945/comment-page-1/#comment-214202 Joan Beccard Tue, 23 Mar 2010 01:27:38 +0000 http://blog.usni.org/?p=1789#comment-214202 I just got back last nite from the USS Franklin reunion in Branson,Mo.It was wonderful to see the men from this ship again.Next year's reunion will be in Chicago,Il. I just got back last nite from the USS Franklin reunion in Branson,Mo.It was wonderful to see the men from this ship again.Next year’s reunion will be in Chicago,Il.

]]> By: Kathryn Willett http://blog.usni.org/2009/03/19/the-crucible-uss-franklin-19-march-1945/comment-page-1/#comment-205243 Kathryn Willett Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:53:33 +0000 http://blog.usni.org/?p=1789#comment-205243 My grandfather Louis Albert Willett died on the USS Franklin March 19, 1945. His son (my father) only 6 years old. I have pictures of O'Callahan visiting my grandmother upon his return. In loving memory of my grandfather and my father who made sure we understood and remembered such sacrifice. I hold your memory and your purple heart close to mine. Thank you for this page! Kathy My grandfather Louis Albert Willett died on the USS Franklin March 19, 1945. His son (my father) only 6 years old. I have pictures of O’Callahan visiting my grandmother upon his return. In loving memory of my grandfather and my father who made sure we understood and remembered such sacrifice. I hold your memory and your purple heart close to mine.

Thank you for this page!
Kathy

]]> By: Wharf Rat http://blog.usni.org/2009/03/19/the-crucible-uss-franklin-19-march-1945/comment-page-1/#comment-204350 Wharf Rat Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:21:45 +0000 http://blog.usni.org/?p=1789#comment-204350 In April 2007 I took my family to DC to see the sites. At the National Archives, approx. 50' behind the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution - is the log book of USS Franklin CV 13. The log book is opened to March 19, 1945. I had chills reading the event. It wasn't a book about the event. It was the event. I hope it's still there. In April 2007 I took my family to DC to see the sites.

At the National Archives, approx. 50′ behind the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution – is the log book of USS Franklin CV 13.

The log book is opened to March 19, 1945. I had chills reading the event. It wasn’t a book about the event. It was the event. I hope it’s still there.

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]]> By: Michael Veseling http://blog.usni.org/2009/03/19/the-crucible-uss-franklin-19-march-1945/comment-page-1/#comment-105257 Michael Veseling Sun, 12 Apr 2009 03:58:21 +0000 http://blog.usni.org/?p=1789#comment-105257 To :John McDonald; I will check with my Father and see if he by chance remembers your uncle...I agree... some incredibly inspiring stories of ture American heroes. Mike V. To :John McDonald; I will check with my Father and see if he by chance remembers your uncle…I agree… some incredibly inspiring stories of ture American heroes. Mike V.

]]> By: John McDonald http://blog.usni.org/2009/03/19/the-crucible-uss-franklin-19-march-1945/comment-page-1/#comment-95550 John McDonald Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:39:51 +0000 http://blog.usni.org/?p=1789#comment-95550 To Michael Vessing;,my late uncle served aboard the Satna Fe also. His name was Dave Wilson. Unfortunatly he died when I was very young and I never learned much about his service. The story of the Franklin is inspiring. John M. To Michael Vessing;,my late uncle served aboard the Satna Fe also. His name was Dave Wilson. Unfortunatly he died when I was very young and I never learned much about his service. The story of the Franklin is inspiring. John M.

]]> By: Michael Veseling http://blog.usni.org/2009/03/19/the-crucible-uss-franklin-19-march-1945/comment-page-1/#comment-90019 Michael Veseling Sun, 22 Mar 2009 00:24:59 +0000 http://blog.usni.org/?p=1789#comment-90019 A friend showed me your website... my father was on the Santa Fe, and has shared the experience with me and my children. And, even though I know the story,it is tremendously inspiring to see your father's ship on the internet, involved in this action, and to know the work and courage displayed by the members of the U.S Navy. God Bless you all for your work and dedication in the protection of our country and for the protection of those in need all around the world. Mike Veseling A friend showed me your website… my father was on the Santa Fe, and has shared the experience with me and my children. And, even though I know the story,it is tremendously inspiring to see your father’s ship on the internet, involved in this action, and to know the work and courage displayed by the members of the U.S Navy. God Bless you all for your work and dedication in the protection of our country and for the protection of those in need all around the world. Mike Veseling

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