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Posted: 4/13/2012 11:27:36 AM
Any updates on the situation?
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Posted: 4/13/2012 12:20:19 PM
[Last Edit: 4/13/2012 12:21:23 PM by TerraPilot]
Ok well, it was an ET1 and a retired coastie that were killed, both male. The supposed story of a 3rd injured coastie is false. The two were found in the shack/shed outside and to the front/side of the COMSTA building which is wierd because duty personel do not go there. And it's just where they keep the snow equipment ect. Plus, a 1st wouldn't be standing duty at night, but it's unknown to us if they would have a civie there over night. The OOD got the call at 0747 and when he felt the bodies they were ice cold so they had been there most of the night or morning. No one has been caught, and they are being very tight lipped. One flight flew out that morning at 0600 before they shut the airport down if someone wanted to escape the island. We now have three sets of FBI agents totaling 10 investigating. It seems like it's something big that nobody but the higher ups know about. Those are the facts. All the other stories about a girlfriend, DUI, ect are pure rumor, and the rumors are steadily flying.
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Posted: 4/13/2012 12:34:56 PM
Hopefully they'll get this figured out, ASAP.
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Posted: 4/13/2012 12:45:04 PM
Isn't that where TWC films that show?
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Posted: 4/13/2012 12:57:44 PM
Just talked to a friend there. The civie was a retired Coastie and the place where these two were found is the one location not under CCTV. Makes me wonder who all would know that?
The names are due to be released at noon Alaska time. |
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Posted: 4/13/2012 1:08:10 PM
[Last Edit: 4/13/2012 1:10:37 PM by TerraPilot]
Originally Posted By USCG_CPO:
Just talked to a friend there. The civie was a retired Coastie and the place where these two were found is the one location not under CCTV. Makes me wonder who all would know that? The names are due to be released at noon Alaska time. Plus there was no weapon found so it's not a murder-suicide. Currently, they're holding all COMSTA personel on lockdown at the COMSTA. |
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Posted: 4/13/2012 1:22:35 PM
Originally Posted By TerraPilot: Ok well, it was an ET1 and a retired coastie that were killed, both male. The supposed story of a 3rd injured coastie is false. The two were found in the shack/shed outside and to the front/side of the COMSTA building which is wierd because duty personel do not go there. And it's just where they keep the snow equipment ect. Plus, a 1st wouldn't be standing duty at night, but it's unknown to us if they would have a civie there over night. The OOD got the call at 0747 and when he felt the bodies they were ice cold so they had been there most of the night or morning. No one has been caught, and they are being very tight lipped. One flight flew out that morning at 0600 before they shut the airport down if someone wanted to escape the island. We now have three sets of FBI agents totaling 10 investigating. It seems like it's something big that nobody but the higher ups know about. Those are the facts. All the other stories about a girlfriend, DUI, ect are pure rumor, and the rumors are steadily flying. I was staioned there for 3 years if your info is correct then it means it happened at building T2 (rigger shop) outside the fence. |
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Posted: 4/13/2012 1:24:41 PM
Originally Posted By JDtalon:
Originally Posted By TerraPilot:
Ok well, it was an ET1 and a retired coastie that were killed, both male. The supposed story of a 3rd injured coastie is false. The two were found in the shack/shed outside and to the front/side of the COMSTA building which is wierd because duty personel do not go there. And it's just where they keep the snow equipment ect. Plus, a 1st wouldn't be standing duty at night, but it's unknown to us if they would have a civie there over night. The OOD got the call at 0747 and when he felt the bodies they were ice cold so they had been there most of the night or morning. No one has been caught, and they are being very tight lipped. One flight flew out that morning at 0600 before they shut the airport down if someone wanted to escape the island. We now have three sets of FBI agents totaling 10 investigating. It seems like it's something big that nobody but the higher ups know about. Those are the facts. All the other stories about a girlfriend, DUI, ect are pure rumor, and the rumors are steadily flying. I was staioned there for 3 years if your info is correct then it means it happened at building T2 (rigger shop) outside the fence. Yes, exactly. |
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Posted: 4/13/2012 3:02:18 PM
[Last Edit: 4/13/2012 3:06:52 PM by Kodan]
Originally Posted By TerraPilot:
Ok well, it was an ET1 and a retired coastie that were killed, both male. The supposed story of a 3rd injured coastie is false. The two were found in the shack/shed outside and to the front/side of the COMSTA building which is wierd because duty personel do not go there. And it's just where they keep the snow equipment ect. Plus, a 1st wouldn't be standing duty at night, but it's unknown to us if they would have a civie there over night. The OOD got the call at 0747 and when he felt the bodies they were ice cold so they had been there most of the night or morning. No one has been caught, and they are being very tight lipped. One flight flew out that morning at 0600 before they shut the airport down if someone wanted to escape the island. We now have three sets of FBI agents totaling 10 investigating. It seems like it's something big that nobody but the higher ups know about. Those are the facts. All the other stories about a girlfriend, DUI, ect are pure rumor, and the rumors are steadily flying. Good update Terra! Thanks. I talked to my buddy that is head of TSA at ADQ Airport last night and he informed me that the Airport was NEVER shut down. They didnt even get a call about ANYTHING...NADA ... Nothing! Hard to believe but I think he would know and I havent talked to anyone that was delayed at the airport. Good to know there wasnt a 3rd person injured. ETA: The names are already known here in Kodiak but do not wish to disclose here. Just dont think its appropriate. I feel bad for the retirees wife. She is a nice lady. Apparently both men were older. .... I dont think they have much to go on for evidence. Sure hope they solve this as there isnt a good track record for solving crimes like this in Kodiak. |
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Posted: 4/13/2012 3:15:26 PM
Originally Posted By Kodan:
Originally Posted By TerraPilot:
Ok well, it was an ET1 and a retired coastie that were killed, both male. The supposed story of a 3rd injured coastie is false. The two were found in the shack/shed outside and to the front/side of the COMSTA building which is wierd because duty personel do not go there. And it's just where they keep the snow equipment ect. Plus, a 1st wouldn't be standing duty at night, but it's unknown to us if they would have a civie there over night. The OOD got the call at 0747 and when he felt the bodies they were ice cold so they had been there most of the night or morning. No one has been caught, and they are being very tight lipped. One flight flew out that morning at 0600 before they shut the airport down if someone wanted to escape the island. We now have three sets of FBI agents totaling 10 investigating. It seems like it's something big that nobody but the higher ups know about. Those are the facts. All the other stories about a girlfriend, DUI, ect are pure rumor, and the rumors are steadily flying. Good update Terra! Thanks. I talked to my buddy that is head of TSA at ADQ Airport last night and he informed me that the Airport was NEVER shut down. They didnt even get a call about ANYTHING...NADA ... Nothing! Hard to believe but I think he would know and I havent talked to anyone that was delayed at the airport. Good to know there wasnt a 3rd person injured. ETA: The names are already known here in Kodiak but do not wish to disclose here. Just dont think its appropriate. I feel bad for the retirees wife. She is a nice lady. Apparently both men were older. .... I dont think they have much to go on for evidence. Sure hope they solve this as there isnt a good track record for solving crimes like this in Kodiak. Sorry, I mispoke. I must've misunderstood my friend. The CG flights were cancelled for the day, and my friend was just speaking to the fact that there was an early flight off the island if someone wanted to leave.  This is how the wrong information gets started. Sorry. |
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Posted: 4/13/2012 3:41:49 PM
Originally Posted By Kodan:
Originally Posted By TerraPilot:
Ok well, it was an ET1 and a retired coastie that were killed, both male. The supposed story of a 3rd injured coastie is false. The two were found in the shack/shed outside and to the front/side of the COMSTA building which is wierd because duty personel do not go there. And it's just where they keep the snow equipment ect. Plus, a 1st wouldn't be standing duty at night, but it's unknown to us if they would have a civie there over night. The OOD got the call at 0747 and when he felt the bodies they were ice cold so they had been there most of the night or morning. No one has been caught, and they are being very tight lipped. One flight flew out that morning at 0600 before they shut the airport down if someone wanted to escape the island. We now have three sets of FBI agents totaling 10 investigating. It seems like it's something big that nobody but the higher ups know about. Those are the facts. All the other stories about a girlfriend, DUI, ect are pure rumor, and the rumors are steadily flying. Good update Terra! Thanks. I talked to my buddy that is head of TSA at ADQ Airport last night and he informed me that the Airport was NEVER shut down. They didnt even get a call about ANYTHING...NADA ... Nothing! Hard to believe but I think he would know and I havent talked to anyone that was delayed at the airport. Good to know there wasnt a 3rd person injured. ETA: The names are already known here in Kodiak but do not wish to disclose here. Just dont think its appropriate. I feel bad for the retirees wife. She is a nice lady. Apparently both men were older. .... I dont think they have much to go on for evidence. Sure hope they solve this as there isnt a good track record for solving crimes like this in Kodiak. I think this is why there are 10 FBI agents combing the place. |
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Posted: 4/13/2012 4:11:49 PM
Originally Posted By TerraPilot:
Originally Posted By Kodan:
Originally Posted By TerraPilot:
Ok well, it was an ET1 and a retired coastie that were killed, both male. The supposed story of a 3rd injured coastie is false. The two were found in the shack/shed outside and to the front/side of the COMSTA building which is wierd because duty personel do not go there. And it's just where they keep the snow equipment ect. Plus, a 1st wouldn't be standing duty at night, but it's unknown to us if they would have a civie there over night. The OOD got the call at 0747 and when he felt the bodies they were ice cold so they had been there most of the night or morning. No one has been caught, and they are being very tight lipped. One flight flew out that morning at 0600 before they shut the airport down if someone wanted to escape the island. We now have three sets of FBI agents totaling 10 investigating. It seems like it's something big that nobody but the higher ups know about. Those are the facts. All the other stories about a girlfriend, DUI, ect are pure rumor, and the rumors are steadily flying. Good update Terra! Thanks. I talked to my buddy that is head of TSA at ADQ Airport last night and he informed me that the Airport was NEVER shut down. They didnt even get a call about ANYTHING...NADA ... Nothing! Hard to believe but I think he would know and I havent talked to anyone that was delayed at the airport. Good to know there wasnt a 3rd person injured. ETA: The names are already known here in Kodiak but do not wish to disclose here. Just dont think its appropriate. I feel bad for the retirees wife. She is a nice lady. Apparently both men were older. .... I dont think they have much to go on for evidence. Sure hope they solve this as there isnt a good track record for solving crimes like this in Kodiak. Sorry, I mispoke. I must've misunderstood my friend. The CG flights were cancelled for the day, and my friend was just speaking to the fact that there was an early flight off the island if someone wanted to leave. This is how the wrong information gets started. Sorry.Sounds like the confusion is about CG flights cancled because of the Lockdown but commercial flights were gtg. You know how the 'kodiak rumor mill' works 
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Posted: 4/13/2012 4:13:02 PM
Originally Posted By USCG_CPO:
Originally Posted By Kodan:
Originally Posted By TerraPilot:
Ok well, it was an ET1 and a retired coastie that were killed, both male. The supposed story of a 3rd injured coastie is false. The two were found in the shack/shed outside and to the front/side of the COMSTA building which is wierd because duty personel do not go there. And it's just where they keep the snow equipment ect. Plus, a 1st wouldn't be standing duty at night, but it's unknown to us if they would have a civie there over night. The OOD got the call at 0747 and when he felt the bodies they were ice cold so they had been there most of the night or morning. No one has been caught, and they are being very tight lipped. One flight flew out that morning at 0600 before they shut the airport down if someone wanted to escape the island. We now have three sets of FBI agents totaling 10 investigating. It seems like it's something big that nobody but the higher ups know about. Those are the facts. All the other stories about a girlfriend, DUI, ect are pure rumor, and the rumors are steadily flying. Good update Terra! Thanks. I talked to my buddy that is head of TSA at ADQ Airport last night and he informed me that the Airport was NEVER shut down. They didnt even get a call about ANYTHING...NADA ... Nothing! Hard to believe but I think he would know and I havent talked to anyone that was delayed at the airport. Good to know there wasnt a 3rd person injured. ETA: The names are already known here in Kodiak but do not wish to disclose here. Just dont think its appropriate. I feel bad for the retirees wife. She is a nice lady. Apparently both men were older. .... I dont think they have much to go on for evidence. Sure hope they solve this as there isnt a good track record for solving crimes like this in Kodiak. I think this is why there are 10 FBI agents combing the place. Federal land ... federal crime.......Feds |
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Posted: 4/13/2012 4:43:46 PM
http://www.greenfieldreporter.com/view/story/74e24664a90249ecb1a172070965b15b/US––Coast-Guard-Shooting
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The Coast Guard has identified the two people who were shot and killed at a base on an island off Alaska's mainland. According to a release from the Coast Guard, the victims were identified as Richard Belisle and Petty Officer 1st Class James Hopkins. Officials identified Belisle as a retired Coast Guard chief petty officer working at the base as a civilian employee. Hopkins was an electronics technician. Their bodies were found Thursday morning shortly after they would have arrived for work at a Kodiak Island communications station that monitors radio traffic from ships and planes. The FBI is treating the case as a double homicide, and no arrests have been made. I had the honor of knowing both men. Both were good men and they will be missed. |
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Posted: 4/13/2012 5:02:12 PM
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http://www.greenfieldreporter.com/view/story/74e24664a90249ecb1a172070965b15b/US––Coast-Guard-Shooting INSERT QUOTE TEXT
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The Coast Guard has identified the two people who were shot and killed at a base on an island off Alaska's mainland.
According to a release from the Coast Guard, the victims were identified as Richard Belisle and Petty Officer 1st Class James Hopkins.
Officials identified Belisle as a retired Coast Guard chief petty officer working at the base as a civilian employee. Hopkins was an electronics technician.
Their bodies were found Thursday morning shortly after they would have arrived for work at a Kodiak Island communications station that monitors radio traffic from ships and planes.
The FBI is treating the case as a double homicide, and no arrests have been made.
I knew Richard and his wife.... Condolences to both families may the victims RIP 
And may the bastard that killed them find justice. 
I had the honor of knowing both men. Both were good men and they will be missed. |
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Posted: 4/13/2012 5:11:01 PM
Sailed with Rich on the STAR.
Rode Harleys together, drank enough Tasmanian beers to float the Titanic, smoked fish in Kodiak, and got Chief in the same years... Rich was people..... This is fucked up! |
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Posted: 4/13/2012 5:18:52 PM
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Russians? Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Didn't something similar happen in the 80's and all ideas point to the Soviets? |
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Posted: 4/13/2012 5:52:43 PM
Truly messed up and can't wait to hear what the hellhappened.
Someone needs to fry but as we know with the last Coastie killed, Alaska doesn't do death penalty. I am waiting on a picture, I think I knew Chief Belisle. |
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Posted: 4/13/2012 7:23:12 PM
Originally Posted By USCG_CPO:
Truly messed up and can't wait to hear what the hellhappened. Someone needs to fry but as we know with the last Coastie killed, Alaska doesn't do death penalty. I am waiting on a picture, I think I knew Chief Belisle. This should be federal if it was on post. |
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Posted: 4/13/2012 10:21:30 PM
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Originally Posted By USCG_CPO:
Truly messed up and can't wait to hear what the hellhappened. Someone needs to fry but as we know with the last Coastie killed, Alaska doesn't do death penalty. I am waiting on a picture, I think I knew Chief Belisle. This should be federal if it was on post. It is. |
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Posted: 4/13/2012 10:38:30 PM
Damn! I am saddened by this senseless loss. I hope the person who did this is found, and quickly.
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Posted: 4/14/2012 7:46:36 AM
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Originally Posted By USCG_CPO: Truly messed up and can't wait to hear what the hellhappened. Someone needs to fry but as we know with the last Coastie killed, Alaska doesn't do death penalty. I am waiting on a picture, I think I knew Chief Belisle. RICH Bottom right blue jacket  RICH Blue jacket yellow hard hat  ET1 avid sportsman  |
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Posted: 4/14/2012 8:13:38 AM
I looked this am and could not find an update.
It very well could be that nothing is new. I hope they find the scum!! |
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Posted: 4/14/2012 9:10:53 AM
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Didn't realize there was a Vermonter involved
Hope this mess gets figured out post haste. |
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Posted: 4/14/2012 10:18:40 AM
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I looked this am and could not find an update. It very well could be that nothing is new. I hope they find the scum!! Facts are being held close to the chest. Rumors are everywhere. |
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Posted: 4/14/2012 11:14:18 AM
Originally Posted By Kodiak-AK:
Originally Posted By MK4Mod0:
I looked this am and could not find an update. It very well could be that nothing is new. I hope they find the scum!! Facts are being held close to the chest. Rumors are everywhere. I heard the love triangle rumor down here in the beltway yesterday. RIP, shipmates. |
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Posted: 4/14/2012 11:46:01 AM
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My father works at the Coast Guard base there and does not speak about it. I just hope that the community heals and gets over this loss.
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Posted: 4/14/2012 8:23:40 PM
A search warrant was served on a man's house at 2pm yesterday before he got home, and when he did they kept him in a car. They were still there at 8pm last we heard. The man is a civilian (retired coastie) and the supervisor of the deceased and the STORY is that there was bad blood between this man and Belisle for a long time because he thought Belisle was trying to push him out to get his job. Seems like a stupid reason to kill two people, but men have killed for less. To make it worse, he showed up late to work because of a flat tire on the day the two men were found. THIS MAN COULD BE INNOCENT, and the cops could just be exploring all avenues, but who knows. This is what I know as of last night, and things could be different now.
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Posted: 4/14/2012 8:27:14 PM
Hopefully the facts will come out soon and some bastard is made to pay for this.
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Posted: 4/14/2012 8:37:54 PM
[Last Edit: 4/14/2012 8:39:52 PM by TM109]
Guy you're describing is Rich not Jim. In the above pics with the blue jacket & yellow hard hat.
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Posted: 4/15/2012 4:06:07 PM
Originally Posted By TerraPilot:
A search warrant was served on a man's house at 2pm yesterday before he got home, and when he did they kept him in a car. They were still there at 8pm last we heard. The man is a civilian (retired coastie) and the supervisor of the deceased and the STORY is that there was bad blood between this man and Belisle for a long time because he thought Belisle was trying to push him out to get his job. Seems like a stupid reason to kill two people, but men have killed for less. To make it worse, he showed up late to work because of a flat tire on the day the two men were found. THIS MAN COULD BE INNOCENT, and the cops could just be exploring all avenues, but who knows. This is what I know as of last night, and things could be different now. Thanks for the update. Yeh I know all this could be rumor but sure hope they find out something soon. This story actually made the 'International News" on one of the Thailand forums I am on. Still cant believe this happened.
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Posted: 4/15/2012 4:23:46 PM
God bless those good men who died so needlessly. May God comfort their families and friends in their time of sorrow. I hope they catch whoever did this. I hope whoever did this suffers greatly for their crimes.
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Posted: 4/15/2012 4:32:40 PM
I'm interested in this.
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Posted: 4/16/2012 2:19:38 PM
Originally Posted By TerraPilot:
A search warrant was served on a man's house at 2pm yesterday before he got home, and when he did they kept him in a car. They were still there at 8pm last we heard. The man is a civilian (retired coastie) and the supervisor of the deceased and the STORY is that there was bad blood between this man and Belisle for a long time because he thought Belisle was trying to push him out to get his job. Seems like a stupid reason to kill two people, but men have killed for less. To make it worse, he showed up late to work because of a flat tire on the day the two men were found. THIS MAN COULD BE INNOCENT, and the cops could just be exploring all avenues, but who knows. This is what I know as of last night, and things could be different now. MY tin foil moment, So if I was going to go through the trouble of wacking 2 people while not on camera in a very camera dense area, I likely would have put enough thought into it to have decent alibi as well as a red herring scapegoat(pretty easy to flatten a tire via a screw the day before). . My non tinfoil moment, WTF Kodiak only has about 3 miles of roads to drive on, how do you manage to find a nail? |
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Posted: 4/16/2012 2:23:14 PM
The local paper (Kodiak Daily Mirror) says FBI has no suspects and isnt saying anything about the case....Not what I was hoping to hear today
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Posted: 4/16/2012 8:22:22 PM
There is a town meeting tonight being held at the High School Auditorium. The Captain of the base is going to address the town at 7pm.
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Posted: 4/17/2012 11:39:18 AM
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God bless those good men who died so needlessly. May God comfort their families and friends in their time of sorrow. I hope they catch whoever did this. I hope whoever did this suffers greatly for their crimes. Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmates!!! |
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Posted: 4/20/2012 7:56:40 PM
Any updates?
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Posted: 4/20/2012 8:13:25 PM
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Any updates? No. The town meating was mainly a jerk off fest saying for no one to worry , everything is fine. Kind of interesting it was pulled from raidio broadcast at the last second. Mem service was the other day. People paid respects, but nothing new was released than either. |
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