4.
Sept. 19, 2011

Dave was my closest friend while in the Navy, I looked at him like a father figure and still think of him often. We shared an apartment after Gracie left for about a year until he remarried and I have nothing but fond memories. I can still see his big red truck in my head with a beer cooler in the center consol. I would love to share more info directly if you wish.

Take care,
SN Thomas Luehring

3.
May 24, 2011

David was a great guy. He made SMC shortly before transferring off of the Boone. I was working in Radio when we received the Personal For message from his new Commanding Officer to the Boone's CO advising us of his passing. Our CO announced it to the entire crew.  He still had many friends on board who cared a great deal for the man. Unfortunately, I do not have any pictures, but there is a Facebook page for the Boone that has a few photos and several former shipmates. I'm sure people would be more than willing to tell you a few stories and share any information of photos they have.

Jayson "Jaybo" Nickols

2.
Mar. 28, 2011

I just saw this about David Ledford. I was aboard the USS Boone 90-94. I hope this is not the same David Ledford I worked for. He was a Chief Petty Officer (Signalman), was married to Gracie Ledford. If so I am so sorry for the loss.

Brian Fogel

1.
Sept. 5, 2010

I just wanted to write this letter to you to see if you or anyone aboard the USS Boone ever knew my brother chief petty officer David Lewis Ledford. I would love to hear from anyone that may have knew him. He died in 1995. He committed suicide. He was very proud of being in the navy, but other things in life took a toll on him. I would love to share pictures if anyone has any.  

Thank you for your time,
S. Ledford-Hunt