Comments on: USS Frank E. Evans: Disaster in the South China Sea http://www.historynet.com/uss-frank-e-evans-disaster-in-the-south-china-sea.htm From the World's Largest History Magazine Publisher Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:31:52 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Pete Townsend http://www.historynet.com/uss-frank-e-evans-disaster-in-the-south-china-sea.htm/comment-page-1#comment-144028 Pete Townsend Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:42:26 +0000 #comment-144028 I served abourd Uss.Walke DD723 . Evans was sister ship.I wittnest 1/2 of Evans after strike. I served abourd Uss.Walke DD723 . Evans was sister ship.I wittnest 1/2 of Evans after strike.

]]> By: Peter Varley http://www.historynet.com/uss-frank-e-evans-disaster-in-the-south-china-sea.htm/comment-page-1#comment-95341 Peter Varley Tue, 04 Aug 2009 07:01:36 +0000 #comment-95341 To any of the guys from USS Frank E Evans who were picked up by the Melbournes rescue boat: I was the skipper of the first rescue boat in the water, and we were pretty overloaded when we went back to the Melbourne, to offload survivors and Ken Glines body. If you would like to make contact with me I would be happy to respond. I live in Perth Western Australia. Peter Varley varley1@ozemail.com.au To any of the guys from USS Frank E Evans who were picked up by the Melbournes rescue boat: I was the skipper of the first rescue boat in the water, and we were pretty overloaded when we went back to the Melbourne, to offload survivors and Ken Glines body.
If you would like to make contact with me I would be happy to respond. I live in Perth Western Australia.
Peter Varley
varley1@ozemail.com.au

]]> By: Peter Varley http://www.historynet.com/uss-frank-e-evans-disaster-in-the-south-china-sea.htm/comment-page-1#comment-95339 Peter Varley Tue, 04 Aug 2009 06:49:13 +0000 #comment-95339 To Jackie Glines Holland: Hi Jackie, I was the skipper of the HMAS Melbournes first rescue boat in the water after the collision in 1969 and we recovered the body of your brother Ken, and 29 survivors. It was such a bad time for all of us, and I really felt for the families of those guys who didn't make it. i agree with you about their names missing from the Vietnam Memorial wall, it is such a bloody shame and really an insult to their memory. I will remember Kens name until the day I die! I wish you good luck. Peter Varley To Jackie Glines Holland: Hi Jackie, I was the skipper of the HMAS Melbournes first rescue boat in the water after the collision in 1969 and we recovered the body of your brother Ken, and 29 survivors.
It was such a bad time for all of us, and I really felt for the families of those guys who didn’t make it. i agree with you about their names missing from the Vietnam Memorial wall, it is such a bloody shame and really an insult to their memory.
I will remember Kens name until the day I die!
I wish you good luck. Peter Varley

]]> By: Cindy Trese http://www.historynet.com/uss-frank-e-evans-disaster-in-the-south-china-sea.htm/comment-page-1#comment-89629 Cindy Trese Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:11:48 +0000 #comment-89629 My father was on the Frank E. Evans in 1969. He took leave the week of the wreck. His name was Frank G. Young PO 1st Class. He was a cook and other odd jobs. I learned, as a Rn at a local hosptial, that the service man that filled my father's position that week survived but was later killed on land when he was mobbed. And today I ran into another serviceman today that served under the commander of the Evans. My father passed away a few weeks ago, and it is nice to run into him memory for while it lasts. My father was on the Frank E. Evans in 1969. He took leave the week of the wreck. His name was Frank G. Young PO 1st Class. He was a cook and other odd jobs. I learned, as a Rn at a local hosptial, that the service man that filled my father’s position that week survived but was later killed on land when he was mobbed. And today I ran into another serviceman today that served under the commander of the Evans. My father passed away a few weeks ago, and it is nice to run into him memory for while it lasts.

]]> By: Gayle Pierce http://www.historynet.com/uss-frank-e-evans-disaster-in-the-south-china-sea.htm/comment-page-1#comment-67999 Gayle Pierce Sat, 30 May 2009 01:43:08 +0000 #comment-67999 My cousins, Gary, Gregory and Kelly Sage were killed in the Evans collision. I first found the Navy's website on the Evans' disaster about 10 years ago. I was 16 years old when this happened in 1969 and it was such a tragedy for our family. I am so thankful to have been able to meet many of the survivors of the crash when we had a memorial celebration for my cousins in Niobrara Nebraska in 1999. My aunt, Eunice Sage, is still alive and well as is their brother Douglas and, of course, many many relatives. I also am grateful to Pete Peters for all he did to bring us all together in 1999. We miss them all dearly and will never forget them, nor will we forget this horrible tragedy. My heart and best wishes go out to all of the survivors and their families. I recently lost my 26 year old son, Kelly (yes, named after Kelly) in an accident and I have an idea of what my aunt and uncle went through when their three sons were killed. It is such a horrible ordeal. Best wishes to you all! My cousins, Gary, Gregory and Kelly Sage were killed in the Evans collision. I first found the Navy’s website on the Evans’ disaster about 10 years ago. I was 16 years old when this happened in 1969 and it was such a tragedy for our family. I am so thankful to have been able to meet many of the survivors of the crash when we had a memorial celebration for my cousins in Niobrara Nebraska in 1999. My aunt, Eunice Sage, is still alive and well as is their brother Douglas and, of course, many many relatives. I also am grateful to Pete Peters for all he did to bring us all together in 1999. We miss them all dearly and will never forget them, nor will we forget this horrible tragedy. My heart and best wishes go out to all of the survivors and their families. I recently lost my 26 year old son, Kelly (yes, named after Kelly) in an accident and I have an idea of what my aunt and uncle went through when their three sons were killed. It is such a horrible ordeal.

Best wishes to you all!

]]> By: Mark Macayan http://www.historynet.com/uss-frank-e-evans-disaster-in-the-south-china-sea.htm/comment-page-1#comment-67718 Mark Macayan Fri, 29 May 2009 17:51:54 +0000 #comment-67718 My Father is Florentino F. Macayan, BTCS USN and the Chief of the watch on the Evans the night of the accident. He carried the scars of that night (physical and mental) all the way to his passing in Feb. 2000. Our family didn't know anything about the Evan's accident until right before his passing. All we knew was that our Mom and Dad went to Navy reunions for one of the ships our Dad served on called the Evans. Our Mom shared the story of the accident, as told to her by our Father, of the events the morning of June 3, 1969 and subsequent events after the accident. She told us that He carried guilt and remorse for the 73 lives lost and that’s why he never talked about it with us. He viewed the scars on his body from the accident as badges of shame that he saw every day for the rest of his life for not being able to do more to help the 73. Unfortunately our Dad was unable to communicate directly to use the events of that day due to his deteriorating health so we will never exactly how he felt. Since his passing I have researched the accident, spoke with previous Service Men who served on the Evans including survivors and Melbourne and have attended 2 Evans Reunions. The guilt and remorse that my Father felt seems to be a common theme among the survivors. It really is a shame that the US Government and Navy will not recognize the 73 lives lost on the Evans by adding their names to the Vietnam War memorial. One day I hope the Government will recongize the sacrafice they gave and give them recognition they rightly deserve. My Father is Florentino F. Macayan, BTCS USN and the Chief of the watch on the Evans the night of the accident. He carried the scars of that night (physical and mental) all the way to his passing in Feb. 2000. Our family didn’t know anything about the Evan’s accident until right before his passing. All we knew was that our Mom and Dad went to Navy reunions for one of the ships our Dad served on called the Evans. Our Mom shared the story of the accident, as told to her by our Father, of the events the morning of June 3, 1969 and subsequent events after the accident. She told us that He carried guilt and remorse for the 73 lives lost and that’s why he never talked about it with us. He viewed the scars on his body from the accident as badges of shame that he saw every day for the rest of his life for not being able to do more to help the 73.

Unfortunately our Dad was unable to communicate directly to use the events of that day due to his deteriorating health so we will never exactly how he felt. Since his passing I have researched the accident, spoke with previous Service Men who served on the Evans including survivors and Melbourne and have attended 2 Evans Reunions. The guilt and remorse that my Father felt seems to be a common theme among the survivors. It really is a shame that the US Government and Navy will not recognize the 73 lives lost on the Evans by adding their names to the Vietnam War memorial. One day I hope the Government will recongize the sacrafice they gave and give them recognition they rightly deserve.

]]> By: Jackie (Glines) Holland http://www.historynet.com/uss-frank-e-evans-disaster-in-the-south-china-sea.htm/comment-page-1#comment-66062 Jackie (Glines) Holland Wed, 27 May 2009 03:28:38 +0000 #comment-66062 My Brother was Kenneth W. Glines . He was a Great Brother and Person to all. I was only 9 yrs old when he died .It was a Great lost to Our Family . And He and all the other Men died for us and Our Freedom & Country. All their names should be on The Wall in D.C. I wish that my Parents could have been here for the memorial at Mt. Washington Cemetery ,in Kansas City , Mo . They were so Proud of Kenny and all those men that Lost their lives . It's hard to believe that it's been 40 Years . It's seem forever !!! My Brother was Kenneth W. Glines . He was a Great Brother and Person to all. I was only 9 yrs old when he died .It was a Great lost to Our Family . And He and all the other Men died for us and Our Freedom & Country. All their names should be on The Wall in D.C. I wish that my Parents could have been here for the memorial at Mt. Washington Cemetery ,in Kansas City , Mo . They were so Proud of Kenny and all those men that Lost their lives . It’s hard to believe that it’s been 40 Years . It’s seem forever !!!

]]> By: John Lucas http://www.historynet.com/uss-frank-e-evans-disaster-in-the-south-china-sea.htm/comment-page-1#comment-65785 John Lucas Tue, 26 May 2009 04:24:03 +0000 #comment-65785 I was on the Evans 1960 to 1963. Took her thru FRAMII shipyard. The gray ghost came out very beautiful. We proudly sailed her to Westpac cruise in 62. For an old tin can, there was a lot of love for her. I was ASW Officer and shipyard gave her a refit sonar that could actually pickup subs. She was a great ship and the collison hit me and a few of the other officers of that day very hard. What's more, Admiral King's hearing proceedings were a disgrace. The two people who coud have shed light on the whole mess were excused because they might have future legal problems. Is their careers more important that the lives that the evans lost? That the OOD was writing his log when the orders came t go to lifeguard station. And the JOD was also excused even tho he was the person with the "con" and had not passed his lifeguard qualifications two weeks prior.. The stationing from the screen station to lifeguard is very easy...but ony when you know what the carrier is doing. Oh man, excuse the rant. It helps naught. John Lucas, LTJG Gun Officer Uss Frank E. Evans DD754 (very retired.) I was on the Evans 1960 to 1963. Took her thru FRAMII shipyard. The gray ghost came out very beautiful. We proudly sailed her to Westpac cruise in 62. For an old tin can, there was a lot of love for her. I was ASW Officer and shipyard gave her a refit sonar that could actually pickup subs. She was a great ship and the collison hit me and a few of the other officers of that day very hard. What’s more, Admiral King’s hearing proceedings were a disgrace. The two people who coud have shed light on the whole mess were excused because they might have future legal problems. Is their careers more important that the lives that the evans lost?
That the OOD was writing his log when the orders came t go to lifeguard station. And the JOD was also excused even tho he was the person with the “con” and had not passed his lifeguard qualifications two weeks prior.. The stationing from the screen station to lifeguard is very easy…but ony when you know what the carrier is doing.
Oh man, excuse the rant. It helps naught.

John Lucas, LTJG Gun Officer Uss Frank E. Evans DD754 (very retired.)

]]> By: Fred Kerr http://www.historynet.com/uss-frank-e-evans-disaster-in-the-south-china-sea.htm/comment-page-1#comment-65332 Fred Kerr Mon, 25 May 2009 03:25:40 +0000 #comment-65332 My brother was/is Jim Kerr. 40 years has not lessened the void. He was just a big kid and yes,LaurelChadney was the love of his life.Nice to connect with you Jennifer! Drop me a note. I will attend the FEE memorial on 6/3 in LB. Lest we forget. My brother was/is Jim Kerr. 40 years has not lessened the void. He was just a big kid and yes,LaurelChadney was the love of his life.Nice to connect with you Jennifer! Drop me a note. I will attend the FEE memorial on 6/3 in LB. Lest we forget.

]]> By: Jennifer Chadney http://www.historynet.com/uss-frank-e-evans-disaster-in-the-south-china-sea.htm/comment-page-1#comment-42445 Jennifer Chadney Fri, 13 Mar 2009 03:42:12 +0000 #comment-42445 My sister's boyfriend was killed on the Frank E Evans....Jim Kerr. He will always be in our hearts and memories! My sister’s boyfriend was killed on the Frank E Evans….Jim Kerr. He will always be in our hearts and memories!

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