Freddie Cummings replied to David E Sillaway's discussion abestos
"I was diagnosed with mesothelioma last Feb."
Aug 21, 2019
Freddie Cummings replied to THOMAS A. KOCIR's discussion STACK CLEANING AND LAGGING REPAIR in Navy Boiler Technicians
"Yeah, I remember cleaning stacks and boilers, and also removing and replacing all the asbestos insulation during yard periods.  Now I have it all in my lungs.  USS Lester (DE1022) & USS Semmes (DDG18)"
Aug 21, 2019
Freddie Cummings left a comment on USS Lester DE-1022
"I remember you Larry, and Don.  You probably remember Eddie Bartlett.  He was a GM and lives near me.  I married his sister in law after the Navy."
Aug 21, 2019
Freddie Cummings left a comment on USS Lester DE-1022
"I served on the USS Lester from Feb. 1969 until about Nov. 1970.  Anyone remember the time in Gitmo when we were surrounded by Cuban gunboats?"
Aug 21, 2019
Freddie Cummings replied to David E Sillaway's discussion abestos
"I was stationed aboard the Uss Lester and the USS Semmes in the boiler room.  I suffer from asbestos related lung disease and hearing loss.  I was proud of my service.  I wish they were still proud of me."
Aug 21, 2019
Freddie Cummings left a comment for Rob Sitze
"Not only did the wall flex, but the burner knocked me on my butt."
Aug 21, 2019