29.
Feb. 17, 2012

For information on the 2012 Hornet/Mustin Reunion please download The Messenger Feb. 2012 edition. Or contact Fred Branyan at FREDB1048@aol.com

The Messenger

Regards,
Fred Branyan

28.
Aug. 5, 2011

My grandfather was stationed on the USS Hornet. His name was Owen Gentry, I believe he went by the nickname Speed or Speedy he was from Louisiana. He past several years before I was born. I was wondering if any of the members of this blog would remember him or have any stories to share.

Thank you,
Jason

27.
July 14, 2011

My father is Irvin Cohen. He is now sick and may not recover. During our 56 years together, he never spoke about his wartime experiences. I have unfortunately waited until now to try and find out what happened. He served on the Hornet, and I am to understand he was at the Battle of Midway. Is there any way of finding out if he was there, what he did, if anyone knew him, and so on. 

I will add that reading the websites associated with this incredible history has humbled me. How little most of us know as we now lose the last of those great men saddens me. He never would speak of it, no matter how we prodded. I chose to leave it alone. If you can help me, I would appreciate it. I am going through his things now to see if I can find anything. Thank you for your help, and for the service you have given.

Harley Cohen

26.
Apr. 14, 2011

I was looking for information on my granddad's brother and came across your site. Thank you for the Roll of Honor and the respectful presentation of these brave heroes who gave themselves for our nation. My family hero, Owens Alderman Whetstone, Jr., has been a reminder to our family of the sacrifices that built our nation and I will certainly point my family members to the MaritimeQuest site. 

Thank you again,
Kenneth Whetstone
Columbia, South Carolina

25.
Apr. 10, 2011

My dad, Michael Chomyj, was assigned to the boiler room on the USS Hornet CV-8 when it was sunk in the Battle of Santa Cruz.  I'm sorry I didn't know about the Doolittle reunion earlier. I just found this site tonight.  My dad is 88 years old on April 14th and is in the Veteran's Home in Paramus, NJ. He is in early stages of Alzheimer's but can recall everything about the Hornet and WW2 like it was yesterday. Is there going to be a Hornet CV-8 reunion in the near future?

Debra Chomyj Slamiak