Date: 18 November 2003
Name: David L. Damron
Email: deltarunner6877@msn.com
Where are you from?: Tacoma, WA
Years aboard Gurke: 1969-1971
Comments: I reported aboard Gurke as a Fire Control SA, early in January, 1969 and was honorably discharged in June of 1977. I will always remember all of the first impressions I had as a young seaman apprentice during my first cruise aboard Gurke. You know, Pearl Harbor and the Arizona Monument, Waikiki Beach, and who can forget those first "whiffs" of Subic Bay. I would not trade a moment of my time aboard Gurke.

Date: 18 November 2003
Name: Rick Kipe
Email: rwkipe@yahoo.com
Where are you from?: Arroyo Grande
Years aboard Gurke: 0
Comments: Just did a "google" search and came up with this site, my father was aboard the Gurke in the early 60's.

Date: 11 November 2003
Name: Larry G. Cox
Email: LARRYCOX@msn.com
Where are you from?: OAK BROOK, IL
Years aboard Gurke: 1960-1961
Comments: ET/CIC Division Went to submarine school courtesy Admiral Rickover. Served 9 years in SSBN's. Retired from the USNR as a Captain having served in the Submarine Support Reserve Units for Ballast Point in Houston and Los Angeles. Currently in the power development business.

Date: 3 November 2003
Name: Gordon L. Turn
Email: turn743@totalaccess.net
Where are you from?: Austin, TX
Years aboard Gurke: Was not onboard
Comments: One of the electrician from the USS Southerland DDR 743 was tranferred to the Gurke in the early 1950. John Tripp EM2. I have visited your site at times, but never left a message. Thought John might visit sometime on this site. He is logged in on our site. The Gurke, as I understand from John, was part of the Southerland DesDiv. I could not remember.. Just a note to say I really like your web site...Bye for now Turn EM2 -- July 48-July 52

Date: 31 October 2003
Name: Viola J. Gurke Depriest
Email: dcdepriest@earthlink.net
Where are you from?: Boerne, TX
Years aboard Gurke: None
Comments: Mr. Cheatum: Thank you for the tribute to my uncle, Pfc. Henry Gurke, and for this wonderful website. I've enjoyed reading the guest log. I've been privileged to have visited the USS GURKE twice: once in June 1965 (dinner/tour) when the ship was at the Todd Shipyard in Seattle, WA, and then to attend the decommissioning ceremony in San Diego, CA. Both visits were very memorable for me. In July 2002, while visiting relatives in Neche, ND (Henry's hometown as well as mine for a short time), my husband and I stayed at the Icelandic State Park in nearby Cavalier, ND. Imagine my surprise when we checked in at the office and found newspaper articles and pictures of my grandmother and aunt on the wall, as well as some USS GURKE memorabilia and the ship's bell on display! (For the 4th of July celebration.) To all of you who have served aboard USS GURKE: "THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY." Vi (Gurke) Depriest

Date: 16 October 2003
Name: Dale Pewitt
Email: dpewitt@bellsouth.net
Where are you from?: Franklin, TN
Years aboard Gurke:
Comments: My Father William James Pewitt served on the USS GURKE During the Korean War. Would like to know if anyone remembers serving with him. You can Email me at dpewitt@bellsouth.net

Date: 11 October 2003
Name: Jim Poot
Email: Gamma099@CharterMi.net
Where are you from?: Rockford, MI
Years aboard Gurke: 1966-1969
Comments: BM3

Date: 3 October 2003
Name: Melody (Walton) Antons
Email: antonsw@zxinternet.com
Where are you from?: Lebanon, Oregon
Years aboard Gurke: 1963-67
Comments: I'm actually the daughter of EMC Marshall Walton. Dad retired March 1, 1967. I have several memories of visiting the ship and watching movies (So Big) in the Chief's Mess. Dad is alive and well. I too served in the Navy, and have now been Scouting (BSA) for over 13 years. There's just something about wearing a uniform that shows pride in being an american.

Date: 19 September 2003
Name: John Howard Davis
Email: JohnH.Davis@dgs.ca.gov
Where are you from?: Granada Hills, CA
Years aboard Gurke: 72-74
Comments: ETNSN

Date: 5 September 2003
Name: Larry Tondu
Email: tondu@t-one.net
Where are you from?: Ludington, MI
Years aboard Gurke: 1958-1959
Comments: I was on the Gurke for only one year, taking a discharge to get off the old girl during a yard overhaul at TI. Capt {Snake} Edgerton was our skipper, known for his pet snake that the SM's and QM's had to maintain in an old wooden box. I have fond memories of that darn snake getting loose and escaping down the speaking tubes to pop out and scaring the hell out of some radioman or someone down in CIC.