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Mary Hudson, our reunion “den mother,” has received information from the USS Edmonds reunion folks that they won’t be joining us this year in San Diego, because their reunion has already been set for Oct in Iowa and notices have already been sent. They said that their numbers are dwindling and they would like to consider the possibility of joining us in the future.
For those of you who have friends on the Edmonds, please let them know about this change.
Mary will be sending out email notices to all involved. Thanks to Mary for all of her hard work. 
Posted 2 months, 2 weeks ago at 10:16 pm. Add a comment
USS WALTON DE 361 REUNION
Hampton Inn- Sea World/Airport
3388 Greenwood St. San Diego,Ca. 92110
Oct.-13-17-2010
Rooms rates: $ 89.00 per night –1 King or two Queen per room.
Complimentary breakfast, Airport Shuttle & parking.
Phone#1-619-299-6633
Ask for USS WALTON rates. If you have special needs, notify them
when you make reservation. Cut off date is September 13-2010
Wed: Registration Oct 13——2:30 P.M.- till ?
Thurs A.M.: —-Tour USS Midway: Two Hour Narrated
(Tour& Lunch –$ 54.00 per person)
Thurs P.M.: Recption at Hotel
Fri 15th: City tour, Seaport Village, {shopping},Former Naval Training Center.$47.00 per person
Sat evening Banquet –$34.00 per person -choice of Grilled Tilapia —Grilled Chicken
Or Grilled Steak & chicken . Dessert ,coffee& tea
For more Info please e-mail Mary or Jerry Hudson: marjer67@ktis.net
Posted 3 months ago at 6:00 pm. Add a comment
I’ve place our reunion in 15 magazines . It will be Oct-13-17- at the Hampton Inn —3888 Grenwood Street — San Diego,Ca. reservatioms 619-299-6633 or www.sandiegoseaworld.hamptoninn.com
Ask for USS Walton De 361 rates of $ 89.00 a night.
Email Mary with any questions at this email address: marjer67@ktis.net
Posted 6 months, 2 weeks ago at 4:00 pm. 4 comments
What I saw out there looked like those Mardi Gras floats,
T’was a Captain’s gig drawn by four white Navy goats.
In the boat was a man who seemed quiet and moody,
I knew in an instant St. Nick had the duty.
As quickly as Monday his billy goats came,
He whistled and shouted and called them by name.
“Now Perry, now Farragut, Dewey and Jones, What’s the matter John Paul, got lead in your bones?
A little to Starb’rd, now hold it up short, No fluffing off now, or you’ll go on report!”
He was wearing dress “Reds” that fit like a charm,
His hash marks they covered the length of his arm.
The gifts to be issued were all in his pack,
The gedunk was ready to leave on each rack.
His eyes they were watering, his nose caked with ice,
He wiped it with canvass, then sneezed once or twice.
He opened his mouth and started to yawn,
It looked like the Sun coming up with the dawn.
The stump of a pipe, he held tight in his teeth,
And took a small nip from a bottle beneath.
He wasn’t so big, but he must have been strong,
I figured he’d been in SEALs early and long.
He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old Tar,
Who said “Evenin’ Matey, here have a cigar.
“He filled every seabag with presents galore,
And left us all leave papers, right by the door.
With “Anchors Aweigh” he climbed back into place,
A broad smile was creeping all over his face.
One look at his watch and he started to frown,
“This mid watch is certainly getting me down.
“Then out to the breakwater and into the night,
The gig started fading, the landscape was bright.
”Merry Christmas” he said, as he drove on his way,
Now I’ll finish my rounds and sack in for the day.”
Submitted by J.W. Smith (RD3)
Posted 8 months, 4 weeks ago at 12:10 pm. Add a comment
The River’s Edge, a beautiful corner building in the French Corner, New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, a beautiful old city with some of the best food in the country!
The Famous Cafe Du Monde in early morning, where they serve deep fried Benet’s and Chicory coffee.
Lou Bodiford and Ed Whitehead, We served together on the Walton 46 years ago
Don and Marilyn Conrod. Don was aboard in the 1950’s
Clarence Weatherby & wife
Lou Bodiford (SN) & Bob Merrick (LT), Served aboard in 1963
Don Conrad w/wife & Lou Bodiford at the French Market
Most of the Reunion attendees the evening of a special train ride provided by Tony Gaspar (BT2) and his lovely wife Carolyn. Tony and Carolyn are 7th & 8th from the left.
Posted 9 months, 3 weeks ago at 10:29 pm. Add a comment
At this years reunion we discussed a request by the USS Edmonds group to join the Walton reunion group in 2010. We all agreed that would be a good idea since we often steamed together during the long life of the two ships and many of us have friends who were on the Edmonds.
So, if you have a friend who was on the Edmonds, let them know we will be together in San Diego for 2010 and encourage them to join us.
San Diego should have lots to do and see. Most went to “Boot Camp” there and there are historical ships, cruises of the harbor, nautical museums, excellent food, etc. in the area.
Start setting aside the second week in October 2010 on your calenders for the reunion. I look forward to seeing you there.
Posted 10 months, 1 week ago at 7:24 pm. 2 comments