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Date:

11/19/2007

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4:58:35 PM

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Date:

7/16/2008

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7:25:16 AM

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My name is Mark Force. I am an old Coastie who served aboard WLB-307 Planetree from 1/77 to 4/78. This was my first ship out of basic traning. This ship holds a special place in my heart, my memories, my time in Alaska. We weathered many storms, she always brought us home. I think this is a great thing that you're doing, not to mention getting a great ship to perform these duties with. Please keep us old "Tree" sailors updated on the retrofit, and its mission. You picked a great ship. Many have served proudly on her. May your mission and crews do the same. Fare winds and following seas. Mark

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Date:

7/16/2008

Time:

9:53:23 AM

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I am also a former Planetree sailor. Glad to see she's going to continue in serving humanity as she had in her former career. I am adding your site to my favorites and intend to check in with some regularity. Best wishes in your endeavours, keep us posted. Don Wankel

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Date:

8/20/2008

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4:01:51 PM

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Hello, An old shipmate, who sailed on the "Planet-ree" as we called it, informed me that you got that old peice of iron. You got a good deal, she made it thru some 40' waves in the Gulf of Alaska, but never went anywhere in too much of a hurry. I enjoyed my two years working on her brdge, and hopes she serves you well. Thom Marti - thom@adamscountygreens.org

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Date:

8/22/2008

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8:10:43 PM

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Might as well join the party. I am another Planetree Coastie. Just like Mark, Planetree was my first unit out of basic training. I served aboard from 07/76 to 12/77. I have many wonderful memories, just like my old shipmates. I wish you all success in your venture. If you ever need a former WLB sailor, give me a call! Steve Beckerman