Comments on: About the Ship http://de413.org Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:41:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: EM2 Bradley Carlson http://de413.org/#comment-2250 EM2 Bradley Carlson Fri, 06 Apr 2012 07:13:36 +0000 http://de413.org/?page_id=90#comment-2250 To the brave crew of DE-413, I offer my thanks. You men are heroes. I was a tin can sailor and saw a little action, but nothing in the same league as what you faced. I would say that few sailors have. You stood with your captain as he set a course into the teeth of 14” guns, and turned back the enemy against impossible odds. You fought your ship beyond its capability. It’s a story that will still be told long after all of us are gone. Well done. To the brave crew of DE-413, I offer my thanks. You men are heroes. I was a tin can sailor and saw a little action, but nothing in the same league as what you faced. I would say that few sailors have. You stood with your captain as he set a course into the teeth of 14” guns, and turned back the enemy against impossible odds. You fought your ship beyond its capability. It’s a story that will still be told long after all of us are gone. Well done.

]]> By: Neil Fidler http://de413.org/#comment-1758 Neil Fidler Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:36:26 +0000 http://de413.org/?page_id=90#comment-1758 God bless all the brave men of the Sammy B (DE-413) and Taffy 3. I am a retired Chief Petty Officer having served aboard three ships, the last one USS Aylwin (FF-1081) homeported in Newport, RI, on the same pier as the newest Sammy B (FFG-58). I wish I knew then what I know now about the original Sammy B. Since then, I've read quite a bit on the Battle of Sumar and Taffy 3 especially "The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors." This former tin can sailor thanks all of you brave men for your service. You are truly the Greatest Generation! God bless all the brave men of the Sammy B (DE-413) and Taffy 3. I am a retired Chief Petty Officer having served aboard three ships, the last one USS Aylwin (FF-1081) homeported in Newport, RI, on the same pier as the newest Sammy B (FFG-58). I wish I knew then what I know now about the original Sammy B. Since then, I’ve read quite a bit on the Battle of Sumar and Taffy 3 especially “The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors.” This former tin can sailor thanks all of you brave men for your service. You are truly the Greatest Generation!

]]> By: Patrick Tullier http://de413.org/#comment-1670 Patrick Tullier Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:31:19 +0000 http://de413.org/?page_id=90#comment-1670 I too have read “the Last stand of the Tin Can Sailors" along with other numerous books and magazine articles about naval combat in WWII. I can honestly say that battle off Samar has to be one of the most heroic acts of bravery by the US Navy. The odds were incredible. I salute all the men of DE-413 and Taffy 3. I am truly thankful for their service and sacrifice. May God bless them! I too have read “the Last stand of the Tin Can Sailors” along with other numerous books and magazine articles about naval combat in WWII. I can honestly say that battle off Samar has to be one of the most heroic acts of bravery by the US Navy. The odds were incredible. I salute all the men of DE-413 and Taffy 3. I am truly thankful for their service and sacrifice. May God bless them!

]]> By: de413 http://de413.org/#comment-1520 de413 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:35:52 +0000 http://de413.org/?page_id=90#comment-1520 Thank you for the comment. This webmaster recently visited amazon.com and learned that the #1 helpful positive review was from my father, Dick Rohde, who passed away in 2009. I didn't know that he had written the review. He was always humbled by those who served and were not as fortunate as he to survive the battle. Thank you for the comment. This webmaster recently visited amazon.com and learned that the #1 helpful positive review was from my father, Dick Rohde, who passed away in 2009. I didn’t know that he had written the review. He was always humbled by those who served and were not as fortunate as he to survive the battle.

]]> By: Peter Alagona http://de413.org/#comment-1518 Peter Alagona Fri, 06 Jan 2012 03:55:09 +0000 http://de413.org/?page_id=90#comment-1518 I just finished reading "The Last Stand of the Tin Cab Sailors" by James Hornfischer. What can any individual say? How can anyone stand up to what the crew of the Samuel B. Roberts went through and accomplished? I never served in the armed forces and as I read the book (and others) I've tried to imagine the unimaginable. The terror of that battle. The courage and sacrifice of every man on board. Horrible and uplifting at the same time. Magnificent but very, very sad. These men paid a more than ultimate price for what they did. Hopefully all will have eternal peace and the thanks of a forever grateful nation. I just finished reading “The Last Stand of the Tin Cab Sailors” by James Hornfischer. What can any individual say? How can anyone stand up to what the crew of the Samuel B. Roberts went through and accomplished? I never served in the armed forces and as I read the book (and others) I’ve tried to imagine the unimaginable. The terror of that battle. The courage and sacrifice of every man on board. Horrible and uplifting at the same time. Magnificent but very, very sad. These men paid a more than ultimate price for what they did. Hopefully all will have eternal peace and the thanks of a forever grateful nation.

]]> By: Roger D. Daulton http://de413.org/#comment-1398 Roger D. Daulton Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:08:40 +0000 http://de413.org/?page_id=90#comment-1398 I served on the Samuel B Roberts from May 1961 thru April of 1964. [Ed. note: presumably a reference to the Samuel B. Roberts, DD-823] Would love to hear from any shipmates who servered at this time. Roger I served on the Samuel B Roberts from May 1961 thru April of 1964. [Ed. note: presumably a reference to the Samuel B. Roberts, DD-823] Would love to hear from any shipmates who servered at this time. Roger

]]> By: de413 http://de413.org/#comment-1364 de413 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:51:07 +0000 http://de413.org/?page_id=90#comment-1364 David Gayton lilbigman76@yahoo.com Dec 7, 2011 Shipmates, My name is MM1(SW/AW)Dave Gayton and I am an Machinist Mate in our Navy. I take this time on the anniversary of the Pearl Harbor Attack to let you all know I THANK YOU for your sacrifice for our freedoms. Without YOU I couldn't see my little girl's smile everyday and when I put on this uniform I honor those who have fallen! I thank DE 413 for their unwaivering courage during the Battle off Samar Oct 1944. I will never forget it or you shipmates. Very Respectfully MM1(SW/AW)Dave Gayton David Gayton lilbigman76@yahoo.com
Dec 7, 2011

Shipmates,
My name is MM1(SW/AW)Dave Gayton and I am an Machinist Mate in our Navy. I take this time on the anniversary of the Pearl Harbor Attack to let you all know I THANK YOU for your sacrifice for our freedoms. Without YOU I couldn’t see my little girl’s smile everyday and when I put on this uniform I honor those who have fallen! I thank DE 413 for their unwaivering courage during the Battle off Samar Oct 1944. I will never forget it or you shipmates.

Very Respectfully
MM1(SW/AW)Dave Gayton

]]> By: Christy Mihos http://de413.org/#comment-1253 Christy Mihos Fri, 02 Dec 2011 20:44:00 +0000 http://de413.org/?page_id=90#comment-1253 Honored to read the warm words of so many on this site. My Dad, Peter Mihos served on the Beatty and the Tweedy in both WWII and Korea. His memories of his time serving were something I always looked forward to hearing. God Bless All Patriots Who Served Our Country. Christy Honored to read the warm words of so many on this site. My Dad, Peter Mihos served on the Beatty and the Tweedy in both WWII and Korea. His memories of his time serving were something I always looked forward to hearing. God Bless All Patriots Who Served Our Country. Christy

]]> By: David Braun http://de413.org/#comment-988 David Braun Sun, 23 Oct 2011 13:22:19 +0000 http://de413.org/?page_id=90#comment-988 Hi.I ever was in the military.I just have a ball cap-a navy cap with Samuel B Roberts FFG 58 o n it and I was wondering if anyone wanted it-free including shipping.I decided that I am not going to keep it for my collection.I bought it at our church yard sale.If you would like to see a picture of it I posted it on my facebook page.Thanks y'all and God bless. Hi.I ever was in the military.I just have a ball cap-a navy cap with Samuel B Roberts FFG 58 o n it and I was wondering if anyone wanted it-free including shipping.I decided that I am not going to keep it for my collection.I bought it at our church yard sale.If you would like to see a picture of it I posted it on my facebook page.Thanks y’all and God bless.

]]> By: Bob Flaige http://de413.org/#comment-973 Bob Flaige Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:02:45 +0000 http://de413.org/?page_id=90#comment-973 Having just finished reading "the Last stand of the Tin Can Sailors", I have a far deeper understanding and respect for all US Navy's Greatest Generation. Thank you and may you always have fair winds and following seas and may long your big jib draw. Having just finished reading “the Last stand of the Tin Can Sailors”, I have a far deeper understanding and respect for all US Navy’s Greatest Generation. Thank you and may you always have fair winds and following seas and may long your big jib draw.

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