Comments for USS Samuel B. Roberts (DE 413) Survivors Association http://de413.org Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:41:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on Chester Kupidlowski, Fireman 1/c, KIA by Shipmates Killed in Action 25-27 October 1944 | USS Samuel B. Roberts (DE 413) Survivors Association http://de413.org/2011/06/13/chester-kupidlowski-fireman-1c-kia/#comment-2392 Shipmates Killed in Action 25-27 October 1944 | USS Samuel B. Roberts (DE 413) Survivors Association Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:41:07 +0000 http://de413.org/?p=391#comment-2392 [...] Chester P. Kupidlowski [...] [...] Chester P. Kupidlowski [...]

]]> Comment on Contact by Anthony R. DePaolo http://de413.org/contact/#comment-2375 Anthony R. DePaolo Sat, 21 Apr 2012 01:06:58 +0000 http://de413.wordpress.com/?page_id=5#comment-2375 At a moment in my life when I sometimes despair for my country the commitment, valor and courage of these brave men leaves me sad for their suffering and deaths and also hopeful that if ever again challenged in such a fashion our nation will again exhibit their love of country. At a moment in my life when I sometimes despair for my country the commitment, valor and courage of these brave men leaves me sad for their suffering and deaths and also hopeful that if ever again challenged in such a fashion our nation will again exhibit their love of country.

]]> Comment on About the Ship 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.

]]> Comment on The Gismo by Rick Ellis http://de413.org/2011/05/08/the-gismo/#comment-2162 Rick Ellis Sun, 25 Mar 2012 16:31:17 +0000 http://de413.org/?p=338#comment-2162 Thank you for these. They're great background for the movie! Thank you for these. They’re great background for the movie!

]]> Comment on Terms & Privacy by Matt Robertson http://de413.org/terms-privacy/#comment-1948 Matt Robertson Fri, 24 Feb 2012 20:14:55 +0000 http://de413.wordpress.com/?page_id=10#comment-1948 To the survivors of USS Samuel B. Roberts, DE-413 Dear Sirs, I have just finished reading James Hornfischer's book, "The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors" and I am compelled to contact you. Through the news, and movies old and new I'm certainly aware of the cost of war, but only in an abstract way. That has most certainly changed. Words cannot fully express my deep and heartfelt appreciation for your brave actions on that terrible day in the Philippines. I don't think I will ever take another day in this great country of ours for granted. Thank you. From the very bottom of my heart, thank you. With deepest respect, Matt Robertson To the survivors of USS Samuel B. Roberts, DE-413

Dear Sirs,

I have just finished reading James Hornfischer’s book, “The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors” and I am compelled to contact you. Through the news, and movies old and new I’m certainly aware of the cost of war, but only in an abstract way. That has most certainly changed. Words cannot fully express my deep and heartfelt appreciation for your brave actions on that terrible day in the Philippines. I don’t think I will ever take another day in this great country of ours for granted. Thank you. From the very bottom of my heart, thank you.

With deepest respect,
Matt Robertson

]]> Comment on Contact by Vincent Perla http://de413.org/contact/#comment-1910 Vincent Perla Sun, 19 Feb 2012 15:20:58 +0000 http://de413.wordpress.com/?page_id=5#comment-1910 I would like to contact Jack Yusen USS Samuel B Roberts. In an episode of WWII in HD he mentioned two of his best friends die when a gun turret was hit. One of them he mentioned was John Peoni. His son (my cousin) saw the program as I did was amazed to hear is fathers name on TV. As you can imagine, we were all excited to hear this. John Peoni’s sons name is Richard and still lives in Philadelphia. ‘Richie’ would like to contact Mr. Yusen about some remembrances of his shipmate and friend John I would like to contact Jack Yusen USS Samuel B Roberts. In an episode of WWII in HD he mentioned two of his best friends die when a gun turret was hit. One of them he mentioned was John Peoni. His son (my cousin) saw the program as I did was amazed to hear is fathers name on TV. As you can imagine, we were all excited to hear this. John Peoni’s sons name is Richard and still lives in Philadelphia. ‘Richie’ would like to contact Mr. Yusen about some remembrances of his shipmate and friend John

]]> Comment on About the Ship 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!

]]> Comment on About the Ship 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!

]]> Comment on About the Ship 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.

]]> Comment on About the Ship 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.

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