Dan Tremblay ASM2 left a comment on NAS South Weymouth, Ma.
"Wow Curtis. I vaguely remember you...LOL. I was at Sowey from 6-81 to 4-86. Before that I was at Willow Grove from 77 to 81, and I worked for SCPO Jim Lawson. He turned out to be my enemy from HELL! He couldnt' stand me and he let me know about it…"
Aug 21, 2019
Dan Tremblay ASM2 left a comment on NAS South Weymouth, Ma.
"LOL no worries about the typos. I know what you mean and sometimes I have MY times that I have to blame someone for moving all the damned keys around on me...LMAO. Too funny."
Aug 21, 2019
Dan Tremblay ASM2 left a comment on NAS South Weymouth, Ma.
"Yes you're right and I always hoped that Chief Lawson would happened onto this site and I got to talk to him again. Just to see how things go...LOL. I'm a lot different than I was back then and I'm sure it would be an interesting conversation. LOL>…"
Aug 21, 2019
Dan Tremblay ASM2 left a comment on NAS South Weymouth, Ma.
"Heading off to bed here. I worked overnight and just got home when we started this convo. It's great to meet you and I love remembering the old times. I'll check back later when I get up. Have a great day James and talk soon.   Dan"
Aug 21, 2019
Dan Tremblay ASM2 left a comment on NAS South Weymouth, Ma.
"You're right. I have a LOT of great memories of both Sowey and Willow Grove. It's easy to remember the bad times, but remembering them always help you to remember the good times too. And maybe Chief Lawson will turn up here someday. He always WAS…"
Aug 21, 2019
Dan Tremblay ASM2 left a comment on NAS South Weymouth, Ma.
"Hi James..... Yes that's him. He always kept his hair really short and he has a deep southern accent. He was from Kentucky I think. He never made a mistake and he was always right about everything. I think he was 6' 3". And you're right about his…"
Aug 21, 2019
Dan Tremblay ASM2 left a comment on NAS South Weymouth, Ma.
"I don't remember a single thing about the Exchange burning down. Maybe James will know something about it. I just went back to through to the beginning of this thread and found some great pics that James added. It's so cool to see the place again…"
Aug 21, 2019
Dan Tremblay ASM2 left a comment on NAS South Weymouth, Ma.
"YES he was! I never got to meet him officially because I transferred out of AIMD to Security rather quickly. But he was there when I check in in April 1981."
Aug 21, 2019
Dan Tremblay ASM2 left a comment on NAS South Weymouth, Ma.
"I also just realized that my comments about checking your dates of Duty stations was directed to  James Livengood, because he worked for Chief Lawson also. I could possibly be wrong but I gave a lot of thought to my dates and I think I'm close to…"
Aug 21, 2019
Dan Tremblay ASM2 left a comment on NAS South Weymouth, Ma.
"Oh don't get me wrong. I did NOT accuse Chief Lawson of having any people skills...LMAO. That's funny. But he'd definitely have your back in battle, as long as you didn't screw him....THEN he could look the other way at the most inopportune…"
Aug 21, 2019
Dan Tremblay ASM2 left a comment on NAS South Weymouth, Ma.
"HahahaThat's funny. I was in work Center 920 when  I was there. Small world. And yes he was impossible to work for. He was a great guy with more talent than almost any mechanic I've ever known, But his people skills just plain did not exist. But I…"
Aug 21, 2019
Dan Tremblay ASM2 left a comment on NAS Willow Grove, PA
"It's great to meet you Michael. We don't get to hear from too many people yet that were stationed at Willy's Grave. It sure was great duty and holds tons of great memories as well as some bad ones. Thanks for posting and I hope that we hear more…"
Aug 21, 2019
Dan Tremblay ASM2 left a comment on NAS South Weymouth, Ma.
"MAN these pics bring back so many Cool memories Jim. Thanks so much for posting them. I don't remember the new tower, I think the old one was the only one there when I was there. Any idea when it was built?
Dan"
Aug 21, 2019
Dan Tremblay ASM2 left a comment on NAS South Weymouth, Ma.
"Now that's amazing, thanks for checking it and passing it along. I can imagine that a lot of contracts and contractors got caught in the crossfire of base closings. I used to partol the old tower area regularly and I KNEW that I hadn't seen the new…"
Aug 21, 2019
Dan Tremblay ASM2 left a comment on NAS South Weymouth, Ma.
"These are great pics Jim!!! Thanks for sharing them. They sure do bring back great memories. I STILL can't believe that they closed the base. I don't think I'll ever get used to that. I think they made a huge mistake.
Thanks Jim"
Aug 21, 2019
Dan Tremblay ASM2 left a comment on NATTC Memphis
"I know of 5 VP squadrons that are gone and 2 of the HUGE Naval Air Stations that I was stationed at are gone also. I don't agree with much of anything thay they've done with these operations. Seems that we're loosing a lot of basic military services…"
Aug 21, 2019
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