U.S.S. LITTLE DD803
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11/07/02 10:55:13 AM
Your Name: Jay
Comments: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
09/14/02 10:01:10 AM
Your Name: ROS
Where are you from? Texas
Comments: I love this website! I am SURE it was made with a lot bittersweet
memories. We should never forget those who have served, are serving and will serve in our
military to keep this great nation free. Thank you for helping to make the Internet a memorial to
them. God bless you...and, God Bless America!
08/29/02 10:15:33 AM
Your Name: Lynne
Comments: It was such a little thing that I didn't tell anyone but about a month
ago, I noticed that the counter on this webpage was nearing a "special number." I hadn't thought
much about it lately, but today I found the link again and decided to look at the website. I wanted
to be the 1949 visitor to this site - I logged on today - and guess what the counter showed? 1949!
He's still with us, guiding us and helping our dreams come true!
08/27/02 08:44:23 AM
Your Name: Hal Wood
Where are you from? El Paso Texas
Comments: You have done a great job.I know Joe would be very proud of
what you have done.
Email: wwood001@elp.rr.com
08/21/02 11:27:40 PM
Your Name: Allan Svensson
Where are you from? Sweden
Comments: I visited your beautiful Website. Welcome to visit my Site. I wish
you God's blessings.
Email: allan-sv@algonet.se
Website: http://www.algonet.se/~allan-sv/INDEX.HTM
http://www.algonet.se/~allan-sv/INDEX.HT
06/16/02 01:13:39 PM
Your Name: Betty Carmody
Where are you from? Hendersonville,Tennessee
Comments: Hello,
I just finished reading about the U.S.S.LITTLE DD803, and it moved me to tears., It happened
before I was even born, but even tho, I still feel drawn to it in some way. She did her job,and did it
with great pride.I Thank You Sir from the bottom of my heart.
God Bless you.--
Betty
Email: trinket48@hotmail.com
06/06/02 08:43:37 PM
Your Name: Pat Smith Phelps
Where are you from? Morgantown, Kentucky
Comments: My father James W. Smith was on the USS Little when she went
down May 3 1945. He passed away
in June of l999.
03/25/02 07:55:45 AM
Your Name: Marilyn Flanagan Farrar
Where are you from? Oswego, Illinois
Comments: I am the daughter of Ernest Flanagan who was on the USS Little
when it was sunk on 5/3/45. My father passed away in September 1983. I am learning things that I
didn't know from the USS Little web site and appreciate all of the work that has been put in to
that web site as well as this one. If anyone who sees this knew my father, I would love to hear
from you.
Email: mfjfcf@aol.com
12/07/01 08:44:50 AM
Your Name: Loretta Montgomery
Comments: Really enjoyed the site!
Thanks bunches for all your hard work!
Chao LM
Email: swamplady@mymailstaion.com
11/24/01 01:42:04 PM
Your Name: Janet Poncsak
Where are you from? Hebron , IN
Comments: God Bless you for this wonderful webpage. Thank God for all
those who fought for our freedom before us and how very much we appreciate it. Please take
the time to check out our webpage.
www.campaignamericaonline.org was formed out of Love to Show Support For ALL Our Military
Family WorldWide. Our Mission is to Unite the Nation and Embrace Our Military Family unlike
ever before. GodBless you for your support to Our Country. GBU Sincerely, - Janet
Poncsak
Remember
CAMPAIGN AMERICA!!/WorldWide &
FaithCanMoveMountains/VertrouwenKanBergenVerzetten
Email: janet@campaignamericaonline.org
Website:
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10/10/01 07:17:36 AM
Your Name: Irv Langworthy
Where are you from? Palmdale, CA
Comments: A very nice memorial to the brave folks that served. Although I
was a child at the time of the Little's sinking, my friend Doyle Kennedy, a member of the crew at
the time of the Little's demise, gave me a first person account of its last hours. So many brave
men, God bless them all.
Email: irv.langworthy@csun.edu
10/07/01 01:36:24 PM
Your Name: Carol Thompson
Where are you from? Michigan
Comments: My father was on the USS Little ... thank you for this tribute. God
bless all the brave men who have fought for our country.
Email: Carolt98@mindspring.com
09/23/01 02:35:44 PM
Your Name: Ken
Where are you from? Ontario, Canada
Comments: Beautiful website. A great tribute.
Email: neknaneek@imag.net
Website:
http://pictures.care2.com/view/1/450455294
09/23/01 11:09:50 AM
Your Name: Janet Justis
Where are you from? Odessa, Texas
Comments: Janelle,
I enjoyed your website. You did a wonderful job. At a time like this, it is important to remember all
our hero's that have made this nation great.
Email: justis@nwol.net
08/31/01 08:23:08 PM
Your Name: George
Where are you from? Brooklyn NY
Comments: Thanks for sending me this site. I think it is a great tribute to your
uncle and the men of the USS Little.I am placing your link on my Patriotic Links.
Email: gjz@webtv.net
Website: http://www.wtv-zone.com/gjz/patriotic.html
07/28/01 07:41:12 AM
Your Name: Edna Chambers
Where are you from? Hempstead, Texas
Comments: What a beautiful website and tribute. Thank you for your hard
work in creating it. I enjoyed it so much.
Email: epchambers@yahoo.com
07/25/01 07:51:27 AM
Your Name: Bob & Ann Beadel
Where are you from? Brownwood, TX
Comments: Bob is son of Allen Beadel, who served on the Aaron Ward.
Email: bbeadel@bwoodtx.com
06/14/01 06:31:55 AM
Your Name: Christine Marsh
Where are you from? Amherst, Massachusetts
Comments: My dad was on the Little and most of his memories were good
ones. I attended the Denver reunion and had a great time meeting the shipmates he sailed with.
Thanks for a wonderful site and I can't wait to see you all again in San Diego
06/07/01 03:31:24 PM
Your Name: Herb Fahr
Where are you from? Long Island, New York
Comments: Great site and a tribute to a great ship and crew. From the USS
Missouri crew, smooth sailing and keep a straight wake!
06/03/01 10:36:36 PM
Your Name: Angela Recker
Where are you from? Buffalo, NY
Comments: I wanted to say this is a beautiful site and tribute to the brave men
of the USS Little. My Dad served aboard the USS Missouri during Korea - I am so proud of him &
his ship as I am of ALL who have served in the US Navy! Sadly he has recently passed away so I
cannot ask if he knew of this ship.
I know the men of the USS Little would be proud and honored to know they are still so loved &
cared about. May God Bless them all & may they be in His eternal presence. God Bless their
familes & loved ones too.
Email: Cowlady18@cs.com
06/02/01 03:34:26 PM
Your Name: Ryan & Pearl Garvin
Where are you from? Odessa and Waco, Tx
Comments: Great tribute to your loved one and his shipmates that served on
The USS Little. He was well loved and we enjoyed reading the site
Email: Dmxfreak3589@aol.com
05/16/01 06:35:12 AM
Your Name: Doyle and Florence Kennedy
Where are you from? Palmdale, California
Comments: Dear Janelle:
Thank you for the wonderful job you did in creating this web site. In honor of your husband Joe
and all the men of the USS LITTLE (DD803) We really appreciate it and enjoyed it so much. Love
- Doyle and Florence
Email: doylehoney@aol.com
05/13/01 05:53:45 PM
Your Name: Edward M. "Andy" Anderson
Where are you from? Seattle, WA 98146-2446
Comments: Dear Janelle:
Thanks for your tribute to your late husband and our shipmate Joe. We appreciate what you and
our recently elected Historian and Honorary Shipmate, Larry Papenfuss, have done to
perpetuate the memory of the USS LITTLE (DD803).
As our ranks are thinning out quite rapidly, we trust that with God willing we'll meet you next year
in San Diego- Reunion No. 18 will be at the same palace as Reunion 1 in 1980!!
Email: emanders@uswest.net
05/12/01 04:31:05 PM
Your Name: Bob Cotta
Where are you from? Sun City,Arizona
Comments: Dear Janelle,
Just had the 17th reunion in Denver,Co. While I was there I thought of Joe and how we all miss
him. He used to love to chat with all the shipmates when he could attend the reunions. I know he
is at peace now, but I will always be thinking about him. Very nice web site. Love - Bob
and Scottie.
Email: rcotta6055@aol.com
04/23/01 04:00:46 PM
Your Name: John M. Morgan
Where are you from? Yardley, PA (Near Philadelphia)
Comments: My brother Bill and I hosted the May 3-7, 2000 USS Aaron Ward
Reunion in Washington,DC. Our Uncle Jack Morgan, a 19 yr old trainer on a Quad 40mm mount,
was lost May 3, 1945. I especially enjoyed reading Mr.Kennedy's eyewitness report in the USS
Little homepage. Thanks for keeping the memories of the Greatest Generation alive.
04/18/01 09:48:13 AM
Your Name: Lloyd Boles, Gunner's Mate, USS AARON WARD DM 34
Where are you from? Reno, Nevada
Comments: Janelle: We were taken by your moving tribute to your beloved
husband and to the officers and men of the USS LITTLE DD803. Our destroyer, part of the radar
picket station group attacked by kamikazes, lost 42 men when six kamikazes crashed aboard. I
was one of many sailors who witnessed the explosion and sinking of the LITTLE. God bless'em
all.
Email: mbbbiko12@aol.com
04/05/01 02:36:37 PM
Your Name: HAROLD SCHARF
Where are you from? SAN DIEGO, CA
Comments: A BEAUTIFUL MEMORIAL WEBSITE. I CAN SEE THAT IT WAS
MADE WITH MUCH LOVE. AS A RADIOMAN ABOARD THE USS MISSOURI WE WERE IN THE
SAME FLEET AT THAT TIME AND I KNOW THE GREAT PART DESTROYERS PLAYED IN
HELPING PROTECT OUR CARRIER FLEET.
Email: hscharf@webtv.net
04/04/01 08:09:59 PM
Your Name: Margaret Scott
Where are you from? Lubbock,Texas
Comments: Janelle, you and Louise did a great job in making this website. I
can remember those picture's of you and Joe.(Pretty lady) Ceaman and I were touched by you
website, you know that Ceaman is retired military. I know Joe would have been very pleased with
what you did.
Email: cwsmks@netzero.com
03/30/01 08:04:46 AM
Your Name: Leo Trzepkowski
Where are you from? Antioch, California
Comments: Nice tribute. Would like to see more entries along withg seamon's
rates.
03/29/01 03:05:42 PM
Your Name: Vi
Where are you from? Abilene, Texas
Comments: A moving tribute to your loved one and his shipmates as well as
to all our Navy families.
03/27/01 06:03:02 PM
Your Name: Edith (Lynne's Friend)
Where are you from? Deer Park, Texas
Comments: You have put together a beautiful website in memory of Lynne's
dad. Bless you both.
03/27/01 05:29:47 PM
Your Name: Bill McGinn
Where are you from? Matthews, North Carolina (Charlotte)
Comments: This is a really great site, you did a good job with it. My uncle,
Louie Varner was one of the 30 that went down with the ship. I also served in the Navy for 11 yrs.
Hope to attend a reunion sometime. I feel that it is very important to remember people like my
uncle who served their country at a time when the world was at war.
Email: BillCatJus@aol.com
03/27/01 01:35:53 PM
Your Name: K.H.(Bud)Curley
Where are you from? Dallas, Tx.
Comments:
Love never dies does it? You did a great job in memory of Joe. I was raised in Odessa,Tx
around Louise and the rest of the Landrums. I knew Joe through Bert. Joe was a good man
and a Christian. I bought a 1955 Ford off Joe after I was discharged from the US Army. He will
always be remembered...friends always are. - Bud Curley
Email: khcurley@prodigy.net
03/26/01 02:35:34 PM
Your Name: Pat Godail (Lynne's sorority sister)
Where are you from? La Porte, Tx.
Comments: What an awesome tribute to a great group of guys. All our armed
forces are a special and unique group of men and women.
Email: pagodail@yahoo.com
03/26/01 12:52:14 PM
Your Name: Ernie Hill
Where are you from? Jacksonville, Fl.
Comments: Only one word, awesome!!!
Email: ehill@downstreamenergy.com
03/26/01 11:57:48 AM
Your Name: Cynthia
Where are you from? Texas
Comments: Very nice tribute. It's a reminder of just how much our armed
forces gives for us. My son has just enlisted and this touches close to my heart.
03/26/01 11:51:30 AM
Your Name: Saul Braverman
Where are you from? westminster md
Comments: What an amazing tribute to the men of the U.S.S Little.Its
astonishing that it has taken over 55 years for us to erect a memorial for the men of WWII. ( My
father being one them who came home) May our hearts and prayers go put to the familes of the
men who gave their lives.
Email: groucho4444@hotmail.com
03/26/01 11:47:08 AM
Your Name: Diana Garrett (friend of Lynne's)
Where are you from? Deer Park, Texas
Comments: Enjoyed the website very much. My dad was in the Air Force, so I
also appreciate everything those men and their families went through.
Email: dgarrett@tmh.tmc.edu
03/26/01 11:45:53 AM
Your Name: Anthea Mize
Where are you from? Houston, TX
Comments: What a great tribute to our men of honor! It brought tears to my
eyes - tears of pride that there are still people who remember to honor our military. After all, they
are the ones who guard our freedom! I am a friend of Lynne's and now I know where she gets
her integrity!
03/26/01 08:44:52 AM
Your Name: Rowena Hawk (Janelle's sister)
Where are you from? Jacksboro, Tx
Comments: I enjoyed the website. I remember when this
happened even though it was many years ago. I
am so thankful that Joe survived and that we
got to enjoy having him in the family for over 50 years.
Email: CARGBR@AOL.COM
03/25/01 10:26:08 AM
Your Name: Jackie & Lindsey Venske
Where are you from? Odessa, Texas
Comments: Joe & Janelle became My (Jackie) "Odessa Parents" and my kids
(Scott & Lindsey) "Odessa Grandparents" nearly 16 years ago when we moved in next door to
them. Lynne is "Sis". Better people are not to be found. You did such a beautiful job on this webpage! I know Joe is smiling down on you. And is so glad you are
honoring him and all the men of the USS Little 803 along with all the brave men & women who
fought to give us that special privilege "Freedom", that we all take for granted today. Joe was so
modest tho' that I am sure he is whispering in my ear now that I should have put all the men who
served on the Little ahead of him in that previous sentence. I always loved listening to him talk
about the Little and how excited he was when he was getting ready to go to one of the reunions.
It wasn't easy to get him to talk about himself because that "was Joe". He would "listen" to other
people rather than "talk" about himself. And tho' I am a civilian...I say thank you and "salute" all
the brave men of the USS Little DD803 for giving of themselves so that I might enjoy the privilege
of freedom I have today! It was a very moving webpage that brought tears to my eyes.
03/24/01 08:42:18 AM
Your Name: Franklyn A Whall
Where are you from? Norfolk Ma.
Comments: Great job on this web site. Everyone who has ever attended a
reunion misses Joe. He was a great guy. Thanks again for sharing this site with us. - Frank and Edith
03/23/01 12:59:46 PM
Your Name: Robert C. Cotta
Where are you from? Sun City, Arizona
Comments: Yes I remember Joe. He was a good shipmate on or off the
USS Little. We had some good times together. I sure miss him at the reunions that we are
having. Janelle, that sure is a beautiful
picture of you. Joe was a lucky man. God bless him
and all his family. - Bob Cotta.
Email: rcotta6055@aol.com
03/22/01 07:58:42 PM
Your Name: Christine Hansman Marsh (daughter of Harold Hansman)
Where are you from? Amherst, MA
Comments: My dad never talked much about his tour of duty but the name
"Little" came up with any conversation he did make concerning the war. Thanks for a wonderful
web site. Unfortunately, he passed away exactly two years ago today but thanks to web sites like
this I feel like I am getting to know more about him. When my mom gave me a box of his things,
he had saved all sorts of memorabilia. I'm happy he saved a reunion invitation because after
making a few emails, I found out there is one in Denver this year. See you there!!
Email: godave@crocker.com
03/22/01 03:32:51 AM
Your Name: Frank W Schober
Where are you from? Birmingham, Alabama
Comments: Nice job! anybody would be a fool not to realize that you are an
old "Salt" with all this display of Naval history. When we had field inspection and the band played
marches,
when Anchors Aweigh was played it always brought a lump to my throat. In my opinion, no
greater patriotic feeling can exceed that of a military marching band playing Sousa etc.
I wish you good health and God's blessings. -
Frank(Grandpa)Schober
Email: Luvpolka@mindspring.com
Website: http://www.geocities.com/frankschober
03/21/01 06:43:03 PM
Your Name: Christy Kapuschat (Janelle's "NY daughter")
Where are you from? Odessa TX now living in Rochester NY
Comments: Great job on the web page. Really enjoyed seeing it. Treasure the
time that I attended the reunion with Joe and his daughter Lynne in Nashville. A wonderful group
of people.
Email: Ckapuschat@aol.com
03/21/01 03:59:02 PM
Your Name: Cheryle
Where are you from? Houston
Comments: Thank you for sharing these beautiful thoughts.
Email: standup@gte.net
03/21/01 03:09:59 PM
Your Name: CAROLYN BROWN (JOE & JANELLE'S NIECE)
Where are you from? ARGYLE TEXAS
Comments: This is a great website. It has so much history in it and has special
meaning since
it was part of Joe's life. Thanks to Janelle
and Louise for all of your work on this.
Email: CARGBR@AOL.COM
03/21/01 02:27:32 PM
Your Name: Ken Keenan
Where are you from? Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Comments: Great site J and L. As a Canadian who served in the Canadian
Airforce for 21 years and is now retired, I know the feelings a young man has when he joins the
military to serve his country. I was fortunate not to serve in a theatre of war. Remembrance Day
in Canada is November 11.. this day we think of Canadians and Americans alike who served our
countries and gave their lives in many parts of the world just as the crew of U.S.S. Little did..so
that we may enjoy the Democracy we have today. May I also include a group who are often
forgotten, and that is the merchant mariners, the civilian sailors who died while trying to get
much needed supplies overseas.
03/21/01 01:03:53 PM
Your Name: Tuffy and Eileen Locke
Where are you from? Odessa Texas
Comments: What a wonderful part of history. Thank you for sharing with all to
enjoy. The pictures are great and the whole message is good and clear, Joe was fighting for
America. We remember those days. God bless his family and God bless America.
Email: eileenlocke@aol.com
03/21/01 08:30:32 AM
Your Name: Howard Worley, Jr.
Where are you from? Texas
Comments: GREAT page. GREAT job.
I especially like the blue bonnets.
Email: heworleyjr@cs.com
03/21/01 07:10:59 AM
Your Name: Donna Mitchell
Where are you from? Kansas
Comments: A beautiful tribute to the Greatest Generation.
Love, - Donna
Email: ambuya1933@aol.com
03/21/01 06:51:47 AM
Your Name: Darcy Strickland
Where are you from? Tennessee
Comments: What a beautiful tribute to the men of the USS Little who served
their country in time of great need. Thank you J & L for this website honoring them. Good
job!
Email: darcy---0124@excite.com
03/21/01 03:02:11 AM
Your Name: Jeanette Carroll
Where are you from? Odessa, TX
Comments: What a terrific website, JJ...it has some pretty awesome info...and
I know that the others from the LITTLE have a very warm feeling of camaraderie when they read
Joe's poetic works. God bless you for the time well spent to memorialize the men...the ship...the
event. What a handsome couple Joe and you were I love you, JJ !! - J
Email: jcarroll@nwol.net
03/20/01 07:36:49 PM
Your Name: laverne King ( friend of Joe & janelle Shirley)
Where are you from? odessa, texas
Comments: What a wonderful memory to Joe & all who served
with him. May we never forget the price they payed for all to enjoy freedom today.
Email: laaverne@aol.com
03/20/01 05:45:59 PM
Your Name: Terry Purdom
Where are you from? Fort Worth, TX
Comments: What a great website. That was a great generation of men and
women. I am 46 so I am not part of that generation. We owe a lot to them. They gave the ultimate
for their country. God bless them and God Bless America.
Email: tp55@swbell.net
03/20/01 01:34:53 AM
Your Name: ITCM(SW) Richard Hay
Where are you from? Naples, Italy
Comments: This is a great tribute to Sailors who paid the ultimate price while
protecting the very freedom we enjoy today.
I am also glad the Chiefs of the Naples Area Chief Petty Officer Association were able to provide
some info to help out.
I have provided a link to your site from our main page.
Email: hayr@nctams.naples.navy.mil
Website: http://www.naples.navy.mil/cpoa/
03/19/01 02:26:42 PM
Your Name: Lynne (Joe & Janelle's daughter)
Where are you from? Texas
Comments: What a wonderful tribute to my Dad and his shipmates! We owe a
great debt to these wonderful, brave men who fought for our freedom so many years ago.
Anyone who knew my Dad, knew how much he cared about his LITTLE shipmates. His annual
reunion was the highlight of his year.
Thank you, L & J, for designing this webpage. It's fantastic and I love it!
03/19/01 11:52:24 AM
Your Name: Donna Riley (Joe & Janelle's greatniece)
Where are you from? Texas
Comments: Dear "Webmistress": Thank you for all the time and effort you put
into this beautiful website! It really paid off in a marvelous tribute to my sweet Uncle Joe and his
valiant shipmates on the Little. God bless them (and us) all!
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