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Topic: PT Skipper Sam Reynolds (RON-9) been laid up for a while |
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TheBridge
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Posted on: Dec 13, 2012 - 3:20pm
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I want to report that Sam Reynolds has been having a tough time of it. Sam, now blind, broke his leg going to the head one night and has been the hospital and rehab for the past month. He’s been get infections, has had intestinal issues and is now low on energy & strength. It’s been this way for well over a month now and it doesn't look like he’ll get out of rehab much before Christmas; if then! I been calling him 2 -3 times a week to keep his spirits up.
Sam was XO of the PT-162 (RON-9) and later it's Skipper. The 162 was the closest PT to the PT-109 the night the 109 went down...although he would say other events were event more memorable!
He could use some holiday cheer and cards if you are so inclined to do so
Sam is at:
Eastern Shores Rehab Center
101 Villa Drive
Daphne, AL, 36526
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EARL RICHMOND
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Posted on: Dec 13, 2012 - 4:29pm
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i just posted a card to sam. thanks bridge/ merry christmas earl
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TED WALTHER
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Posted on: Dec 13, 2012 - 5:13pm
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Bridge;
Thanks for the heads up. my card will be in the mail in the am.
Take care,
TED
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rebsr52339 |
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Posted on: Dec 14, 2012 - 4:40am
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Card sent. Thank you Bridge
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Will Day
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Posted on: Dec 14, 2012 - 10:30am
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Thanks, Bridge...
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Nathaniel Smith
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Posted on: Dec 14, 2012 - 3:48pm
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Two Ron 9 PT Boat skippers. Ham and Sam at the reunion. I wish the best to both of them as they are in their 90's.
When Sam (PT-162) saw my father (PT-154) entering from across the room he yelled out his name ...
... "Ham Smith I thought you were dead ... I would have paid a million bucks to see you alive again."
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TheBridge
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Posted on: Dec 14, 2012 - 3:52pm
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What a great photo of them both!
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Nuge210 |
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Posted on: Dec 14, 2012 - 4:05pm
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Nat,
That's a wonderful picture, my best to your Dad.
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Nathaniel Smith
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Posted on: Dec 14, 2012 - 4:17pm
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Thanks Bridge and Steve. I am going off to visit my Dad next week for his 93rd birthday ... a big family gathering.
These guys were in their early 20's when they shared their Ron 9 experiences together. Age 24 is a long time ago for me ... imagine what it is for these skippers.
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Nathaniel Smith
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Posted on: Dec 14, 2012 - 4:26pm
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Frank just sent we this great photo of Frank and Sam from the same reunion.
This is what this Message Board is all about. Thanks.
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