These are all the guestbook messages for 1998. Thank you to all who left messages, memories, and thanks.

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Name:
Steve K
Date:
7/30/98

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Chris,

Wonderful job, we all love the site keep up the terrific work.

Steve and the directors
Name:
CDR Jim Roth, USN(Ret)
Date:
8/8/98

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Good start on the web page, when will the F14 arrive at Calverton site? What is the current planned date for the mounting of the Tomcat on the "stick"? What are the obstacles to this project? Has the exact location of the aircraft been determined yet, within the Calverton complex? Is the paint job on the aircraft going to be changed from "fleet drab" color? How close to Route 25 will the Tomcat be located in feet? Tell me more, please. Jim Roth
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Barry Karlin
Date:
8/11/98

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At Steve Kirschenbaum's request, I have added your website to the Community Development section of the Town of Riverhead Website. The link will be moved to Town Parks at the appropiate time.

We would appreciate a reciprical link to the "Town of Riverhead" website. The address is www.lieast.com/rivrhead.html

This will be changed to www.riverheadli.com very shortly

Thank you, Barry Karlin
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Michael Dec
Date:
8/13/98

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I am trying to get in touch with John Caruso, I am a current employee of Northrop Grumman at Benton Park Operations, Pennsylvania. Please have John contact me at 717-563-8438. Thank you.
Name:
Michael Di Chiara
Date:
8/14/98

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Very nice site, loved the movie. Will be there for the opening!
Name:
Kenneth G Dasaro
Date:
8/20/98

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enjoyed working at calverton for 17 years on the F-14. Glad this park has been created.
Name:
Guillermo Andrés Maza
Date:
8/27/98

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Es la mejor página de todas las que he recorrido por medio de buscadores.

Name:
ED LEONARD
Date:
9/3/98

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VERY GOOD IDEA
Name:
Paul Morris
Date:
9/4/98

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Looks great! Great idea!
Name:
John Tartaro
Date:
9/4/98

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Great Idea. Can wait to see it when it is complete. I enjoyed working in Calverton for 13 years; it was the best site to work for. I've worked on many of the aircraft that when through that site but by far the F-14D was my favorite. Keep the site going.....Maybe their is an A-6F still around that can be erected at the park also.
Name:
Steve Palmer
Date:
9/8/98

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It's a great site so far lets all keep it going and make it happen. Steve Palmer A fellow Grummanite.
Name:
June Lombardi
Date:
9/9/98

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Great site! Thanks for your interest and enthusiasm for what was a great company. Keep the info coming.
Name:
BOB moschinger
Date:
9/16/98

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lOVE YOUR SITE.
Name:
Joe Merlino
Date:
9/18/98

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I am glad to see an organization trying to preserve our aviation history. I am vonlunteer with the Civil Air Patrol. My current position is Cadet Programs Officer for Long Island. As such I coodinate special activities. Perhaps we can be of help. Please let me know my email address is EAGLE_DRIVER@HOTMAIL.COM.
Name:
timothy hassell
Date:
9/24/98

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enjoyed the tour,,,brought back memories of hs-4 thanx
Name:
Francesco Broussard
Date:
9/27/98

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grande

Name:
David Granruth
Date:
9/28/98

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Thanks for all your info on this website.

Name:
HARRY G. DAUM
Date:
9/30/98

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I am a GRUMMAN RETIREE with 31 years of sevice before retirement in April of 1996. I fully support and congradulate the efforts put forth by all concerned parties to date, keep up the great work. You have my utmost support.
Name:
Joe Comando
Date:
9/30/98

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Great Web page.....Thanks
Name:
Jeffrey S. Jo
Date:
10/8/98

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Wow! Just found the site, and I put a link on my personal homepage. Good luck! You can expect a donation from me in the future!
Name:
Timothy Kochis
Date:
10/14/98

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Good Job Keep up the hard work, and make us proud of the Long Island Grumman Family. Good Going!!
Name:
Al  Perlmutter (75622)
Date:
10/14/98

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Happy to see the best fighter aircraft ever to take wing has found a home in Riverhead!
Name:
Maria Ray
Date:
10/15/98

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As a former LIer and Grummanite, I was pleased to find your web site. Next time I'm up in NY, I'll take a ride!
Name:
Joe Burke
Date:
10/16/98

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The web site is terrific. I really enjoyed the video. It brought back many great memories. I was one of the test pilots on the F-14 program. Thanks again for a job well done.
Name:
Larry Helner
Date:
10/17/98

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It looks good, we all need to advertise it more.
Name:
Louis K. Milgram
Date:
10/19/98

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I'm glad John C called. This is a great project. I will keep in touch. I mentioned this effort to Hal Sheprow and gave him the web site #
Name:
Maddy and Tom Main
Date:
10/20/98

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We are happy to see the history of a great company is being preserved. Please keep up the great work.
Name:
Bert Moller
Date:
10/22/98

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Good to hear A Tomcat will be at calverton soon..Spent many long days during the Flt. test development program working with some great people there.. Any way I can held let me know

Name:
Rudy Preus
Date:
11/1/98

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I am a retired Canadian Air Force pilot. My hobby is Stained Glass and my Three Dimensional Stained Glass Aircraft may be of interest to your guests. If anyone wishes to view my work, please visit me at http://mars.ark.com/~stellar/ (Link no longer valid)
Name:
Barbara Tenke Niles
Date:
11/1/98

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I stumbled upon your website. It is wonderful. I worked at Grumman in Analog-Digital in the early sixties when Alan Shepard. Gus Grissum, Wally Shirra and John Glenn used their simulator. The Memorial Park will be a super way to keep Grumman's contribution to Space and Aviation a living reminder for all to see. Good luck and hello to all my former co-workers if you are out there!
Name:
Timothy J. Lent
Date:
11/4/98

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This memorial will give all of us, who are still saddened and wondering about what might have been, a place to reflect on past momentous achievments, a place for everyone, near and far to return to. A memorial to call our own.

Name:
Douglas Kersey
Date:
11/5/98

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I think Grumman was the best bult aircraft of its time but things change life must go on and with new people to give more ideas.....well I just cant wate to see what comes out of the combo of Northrup GRUMMAN.

Name:
Wayne Francis
Date:
11/7/98

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Very nice web site, I look forward to it growing!

My dad worked at Long Island, we moved to Houston in '66 with the LEM and have been in Texas every since! My brother, dad and I all spent some time building pieces of the Tomcat's in Houston.

Grumman, the Lunar Module and Tomcats have always had a special place in our family. My kids love telling their friends that their grandpa used to build "spaceships"!!
Name:
Charlie Crocker
Date:
11/8/98

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My first job out of High School was at Grumman Houston Corp, building F-14 Nose Wheel Doors. My Favorite memory is of Mr. John Linder, who came to Houstom from Long Island with the LEM. He began his life at Grumman when he was just a lad, and was ancient when I knew him....never missed a day at work...NOT ONE....smartest man, and machinist I ever had the pleasure to know.
Name:
Rudy NOVISSIMO
Date:
11/13/98

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I think this web site is great. please keep on updating with more information. I was a Grummanite for twenty years before being RIF in 1994.

Name:
Dick Kuchinskas
Date:
11/13/98

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I worked for Grumman for 29 years Mostly in flight test and the ATS in Calverton Keep up the good work

Name:
bob
Date:
11/13/98

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could careless,let managment,and all those golden parachutes pay for a park,some set asking for money from people who worked hard and got let down and decived
Name:
Robert E. Yliharju
Date:
11/14/98

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Now we need a A6A to join the F14
Name:
Steve Kirschenbaum
Date:
11/14/98

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Dear Bob,

You didn't leave your e-mail address so I will try to respond to you via the comments section of our web site for all to see also. Grumman memorial park is a memorial and future museum paying tribute to the people that made the company, that includes you Bob and all the others who helped make the company called Grumman tick. If all of us don't get together to do something there wont be anything left for future generations to show what you and many other key devoted employees did for this country and the world. So rather than be despondent, try to proud that a group of concerned Grummanites are trying to do the right thing. It's not for the golden parachutes Bob, it's for you.

Thanks, Steve K Chair East End Aircraft
Name:
Gordon D. Alpers
Date:
11/14/98

Comments

Very nice site, loved the movie. Will be there for the opening!

Name:
Rose Maginniss
Date:
11/14/98

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Absolutely super!! No matter what was done to the company over the last few years, there is still a great "Grumman Family", and no one can take away our pride for having been a part of it.
Name:
Devon M. Scott
Date:
11/14/98

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I have been an enthusiast of the F-14 ever since my younger brother (aka "Tomcat") fell in love with the craft. Through collecting and studying with him, I developed a strong respect for plane and the people who built them. This respect deepened, though, when I actually spoke with some of the people involved in the F-14 project. They graciously sent F-14 merchandise that my brother and I treasured. They were again more than gracious in helping provide images of the F-14 which I requested for the unfortunate task of creating the memorial for my brother's grave. He was killed in an automobile accident just a few days before starting ground school. He was 17. Needless to say, you have my best wishes and support for this fine project. I will suggest using a service such as ListBot (listbot.com) to create a mailing list so that we might know when the park is open. I will continue to visit the site and plan on visiting as soon as possible. On behalf of my "Tomcat", and in light of the many hours we shared together admiring the F-14, thank you! You have a great deal to be proud of in your product and your people. Sincerely, DMScott
Name:
Jim Roth
Date:
11/15/98

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Congratulations to all of those people who have contributed their time and effort to returning a Tomcat to Calverton (the hardway, I might add, by tow tractor down the public road system). It was a very touching and memorable scene at the end of the Calverton runway, watching a Tomcat return in silence, rather than to the sounds of its roaring engines and afterburners . . the way it left so many years ago. When Tomcat climbs upon its mount, with the help of many volunteers, it will become an attraction that will be viewed by millions of people over the years to come. The only sounds to be heard will be "oohs and aahs" plus the clicking of cameras. The control stick, and rudders pedals with "Grumman" in raised letters, will never move again! Sort of a sad thought for such a great warrior. Hopefully, someone will ensure that Tomcat is well-lighted at night and kept clean and shiny throughout its tour as a memorial object. What an honor that every one of the over 700 Tomcats produced in the world have a tag which reads, "Made in Riverhead". <CDR Jim Roth, Tomcat Pilot sends>

Name:
Morty Rochman
Date:
11/15/98

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Thoroughly enjoyed the website ; expect to support your efforts in every way possible. My second career was spent at Grumman. It was an exciting 24 years and 263 days.

Is there a plan to move the History Center from Bethpage to Calverton?

Keep 'em flying.

Name:
Victor Scalone
Date:
11/16/98

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I worked over 14 years at the Calverton site and I am gratified that your plans of building a memorial to the accomplishments of the Grumman people there will become a relaity. Thank you for your efforts...
Name:
Fred Zimmerman
Date:
11/16/98

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Keep up the good work!
Name:
Gary and Nancy Shiner
Date:
11/16/98

Comments

15 years in Plant 5 and nothing but The Grumman Story.

Your web site is great and the plans sound excellent.

Give'em hell!
Name:
Mike  A.
Date:
11/16/98

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It's nice to see Grumman Corp. getting a memorial. I worked for them for 10 years before Northrop tossed me and a lot of dedicated workers out with the trash. I hope people remember the great products Grumman Corp. gave this world.
Name:
Joe Giustozzi
Date:
11/16/98

Comments

The website and museum are wonderful ideas.
Name:
nick durick perm# 120266
Date:
11/16/98

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I worked in Stuart Florida on the aft section for 18 years on the F-14 also called the world's best air superiority fighter aircraft . Love the idea of keeping the "GRUM" in our memory. Keep me posted on the news of the Memorial Park I plan on being there for the grand opening.
Name:
Coleman Leviter
Date:
11/16/98

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As an ex "Grummanite" I'm so glad to see that Grumman aviation history will be preserved on Long Island. Thank you.

Name:
FRANK CINCOTTA (O93579)
Date:
11/17/98

Comments

HOW ABOUT GETTING AN A6E THEY WERE PERHAPS THE THE LARGEST AMOUNT OF AIRCRAFTS WE BUILT AND MODIFIED AT CALVERTON.
Name:
JIM REYNOLDS
Date:
11/17/98

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I'm glad to see something being done to imortalize a company and it's employees. The F14 aircraft site is a great idea. Think about this, the A6 aircraft really put the Grumman Corp on the map, so consider placing a A6 aircraft at the site, it would make the park complete.. I would be interested in purchasing a brick in the walk ..I'm proud to have worked at Calverton for 20 years. And having worked on the A6 & F14 & EA6B & F111. Please contact me at St Augustine Ill be happy to support this project.
Name:
Jeff Nuccio
Date:
11/17/98

Comments

It’s great to see there will be a place of honor for a corporation that has done so much for the Nation and the people of Long Island.

My father, my brother and I all had the privilege of working for Grumman. My father worked on the flight line for as long as I can remember, my brother worked as an inspector and I worked with computers. Many times my job would take me to Calverton and each time I went, it was a thrill to see an A6 or F14 taking off or landing. It was great to think that I worked for a company who not only made the best airplanes in the world but did so much for the defense of our Nation!

I remember as a kid when Apollo 11 landed on the moon and being so proud of Dad for building the LEM. At the time I thought Dad built the LEM all by himself, little did I know 20,000+ other employees helped as well. I was proud of him then and still proud of him today and feel very lucky to have a father like him.

Growing up (and still living)on the Island, Grumman was not only a great place to work but an extended family as well. Grumman gave us a roof over our heads, a place to learn and grow, food on the table, health benefits, life long friends, tuition reimbursement, an investment plan, a pension plan and a place most employees are proud to say they worked! Things most of us can't claim working for other corporations today.

Name:
Leonard (Mike) Murphy
Date:
11/17/98

Comments

Thanks for keeping the spirit alive ! I think we all needed something like this Perm # 46858
Name:
Bruce Maynard
Date:
11/17/98

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Great web site. Excellent idea on developing a memorial park. I look forward to contributing to it. It is great to read the e-mail from all the Grummanites. Will be visiting this site often. Looking forward to visiting the memorial when in Riverhead.
Name:
Michelle Moore
Date:
11/18/98

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I received the letter from the BFCU and had an idea for collecting funds for the Grumman Memorial Park. Last year I contributed $100 to the Ellis Island fund to add my father's name to the wall. I thought that if you had a similar wall; with Grumman employees names, and collected $100 per name, you would probably collect alot of money! I would be more incline to contribute if I too (like BFCU) was being recognized on a monument. What do you think??????
Name:
Jim Suchocki        [91396 Retired]
Date:
11/18/98

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Im not a speeker or a speech writer,but im glad to see somthing like this stariing up. I worked for a time doing DITMCO and other electeral test and some electeral instalation. I was there in the begining with the frist F14 doing electral ground support for Ditmco when Mr. George Skuler[not sure of the spelling] was running the show., I guess I could go on for ever so ill close Good Luck Jim[xgrumbag]
Name:
Rob Van Name
Date:
11/18/98

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Commendable effort. I wish I didn't live so far south now.
Name:
Dennis Jones
Date:
11/19/98

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I worked on the Tomcat from 1974-1977. (The line & First Flight dept.) I think this page and the Memorial Park is a great thing...

Dennis
Name:
David Carrasco
Date:
11/19/98

Comments

Great
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Jerry Takacs
Date:
11/19/98

Comments

The only commentI could have, is more a question. This being, Why is this memorial to Grumman Aerospace Corp. and it's employees being constructed in Calverton rather than in Bethpage? Bethpage is far more the home of GAC than the former Navy property in Calverton. The Real Estate in Bethpage is certanly clear for new construction, and it seems that Northrop Grumman is looking for New Buyers for the property. At the Very least, I say thank you for your efforts to keep the Proud tradition of GAC and it's employees visible for all to see.
Name:
Stev Kirschenbaum The Chairman
Date:
11/20/98

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Dear Jerry,

The property in Bethpage is far more valuable than the property in Calverton and the airstrip in Bethpage has been closed while Calverton will remain open for future aircraft deliveries. There will be no cost for the Calverton property it will be a town monument site.

Thanks, Steve

Name:
John Owsinski
Date:
11/20/98

Comments

Good Luck, Spent 20 years at Calverton with Hughes putting radars in Gurmman Tomcats. Great to see old friends names in the guest book. Still a great looking airplane!
Name:
Mark A. Sferlazza
Date:
11/20/98

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Having been a Grummanite for 10+ years ('84-'95, badge 146103), I view this project with great interest. Please provide me with additional information regarding the memorial. While I no longer live on Long Island, I would like to follow your progress and visit the Calverton site upon my next trip to New York.
Name:
Rudolph C. Ramcke
Date:
11/20/98

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Fantastic!! All of you folks are doing a great job. I have very strong feelings about the "old" Grumman and the people that made it a great place to work. We need to have the Memorial Park to "document" what Grumman was and what great things the company and it's people did. I believe that given half a chance all of the real Grummies will support the effort with their heart and soul (and money)! Rudy perm No 53420
Name:
David Goldenberg
Date:
11/20/98

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I have nothing but fond memories of Grumman, glad to finally see this happen!
Name:
Alfred Rodman
Date:
11/20/98

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A little bit of all of us is in the sky everytime one of our birds takes to the air. I applaud your efforts, keep up the good work. We are looking at an era past, when our pride was in the sky.
Name:
Irwin Solomon
Date:
11/21/98

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So many friends, so many memories, mostly good some bad, during my 39 years at Grumman. I was very depressed and upset when this great company was destroyed. My main concern was the fate of all of my co-workers who were still actively employed. I would not be sitting here enjoying retirement in sunny Florida if it weren't for Grumman. The company should never be forgotten for all of it's contributions to Long Island's economy, the nations defense and for giving opportunity to all of us who worked there. The memorial and this website are great ideas. My congratulations go those at ground zero who are making it work. I usually make a trip to NY in the spring. The next one will include a trip to Calverton. I hope to have an inscribed brick and support this effort. Regards and good health to all of my fellow Grummanites. If any of you recognize my name, it would be nice to hear from you.

Name:
Bill Lanzilotta, Milledgeville site (Plant 66)
Date:
11/21/98

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I 'm pleased that someone has taken the initiative to pay homage to the old Grumman Corp. Has anyone thought about taking the Grumman mosaic that is still attached to the wall of plant 5 facing the runway and use it for this park? As far as I know, the Navy wants plant 5 back. Best Wishes for this project...

Name:
Paul L. Kenward
Date:
11/21/98

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I learned of the Grumman Memorial Park effort through a solicitation from BFCU that I received in mail today here in Atlanta. It definitely sent a tingle up my back. Was glad to see that such a park and museum was being created. I hope that other aircraft could be added in future. My father in law who still lives on LI sent an article indicating that operational aircraft might be part of museum eventually. I did miss the sounds of aircraft operating nearby, but now get to hear and see an occasional E2C and F14 flying around Dobbins. I still have fond memories and special place for EA6B Prowler, the only program I worked on for 11.5 years while at Grumman. I will be sure to visit this web site for updates.
Name:
Bernie Cody
Date:
11/22/98

Comments

When can we visit?
Name:
Maddy and Tom Main
Date:
11/23/98

Comments

Many thanks to Bethpage Credit Union for giving us a means to express our love and respect for the old Grumman. Please let us old Grummies know what we can do to keep the Grumman spirit alive.
Name:
Frank Finkelstein
Date:
11/23/98

Comments

Hey folks. Just think its great what you are doing. I have been with the company 17 yrs and spent 8 of them in Calverton. My wife (with Grumman 19 yrs) worked in Bethpage for 9 yrs. We are both working on the Joint STARS program down in Melbourne Florida now. We both have lots of memories of Grumman on Long Island and would love to visit the park as both of still have family on the island. I worked in the Flight Test Department out in Calverton on a number of test programs to include F14A, F14A+, F14D, A6E, A6F, E2C, EF111, X29A just to name a few. Good luck in all you do. Hope to see the park as soon as we can. Again Great Job.
Name:
Joel DiMaggio
Date:
11/24/98

Comments

Looks great. Can't wait to see the finished product.
Name:
Ronnie M. Proveaux
Date:
11/25/98

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Worked for Grumman until they sold the Gulfstream aircraft line. I think the Park is a very good idea.
Name:
Kevin McKenna
Date:
11/25/98

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I think it's great that something like the Grummanpark is being done. Is N-G participating? I worked there from 1990 till 1995 and saw the last A6, EA6 and F14 go over the fence. I work for Northrop-GRUMMAN out here in Pico Rivera CA now, but the best years of my career were at Calverton. Good luck on your venture!

Kevin McKenna ex Support Equipment Engineer
Name:
Jon Loewen
Date:
11/25/98

Comments

Great Site, Saved me on a project I'm doing on Grumman Corp. I had no info. on the history of the company till I came to your wonderful site. Thanx, Very Grateful high school student
Name:
Steven S. Rizzi
Date:
11/26/98

Comments

Look forward to seeing additional photo's of all Grumman Aircraft added to your web site eventually. Good luck with the Memorial Park.

Hope someday to stop by Calverton for a visit.
Name:
Chuck Martin
Date:
11/26/98

Comments

Word is getting around, heard about the website from a friend and had to check it out. The video brought back fond memories. I worked for Hughes at Calverton in Plant 8 for 18 years. Had some great times while there. Keep up the good work!
Name:
Ed Monnia
Date:
11/29/98

Comments

It's nice to see that the big "G" will long be remembered on L.I. Since I worked on the EA6B for over 20 years, it would be nice to see one of those at Calverton, also.
Name:
Robert H Belter
Date:
12/1/98

Comments

Great !!!!! I was NavPro 71-74, and we old 'hookers sure support your effort to put a Tomcat on a stick at Calverton. Don't forget to liberate an A-6 too. There is a perfect CAF A-6 at Paso Robles CA which I sat in recently. It had everyhing but ejection seat cartridges and fuel, even the tupperware wings. Calverton is a ways from Carmel, CA but not out of range, at least not if I can liberate some ejection seat cartridges.

Name:
Bob Smyth
Date:
12/4/98

Comments

You folks are doing great. Keep up the good work. We are enjoying life and good health here at the Leeward Air Ranch in Ocala, FL. Corky Meyer is a near neighbor. Wishing you a Happy Holiday Season. Yours, Bob Smyth.
Name:
George G.Boyd
Date:
12/5/98

Comments

I worked in ground support for 32 years in CALVERTON and loved my job, couldn't wait to get to work every morning.

Name:
James Thomas Werther
Date:
12/5/98

Comments

Nice site. It's a nice feeling when you can appreciate not only the private but the public accomplishments of your family members.

Jim Werther Great-nephew of Roy Grumman 12/05/98

Name:
JIM HILTY
Date:
12/5/98

Comments

WORKED FOR HUGHES CALVERTON FOR 18 YEARS ON THIS PROJECT. AM NOW IN FLORIDA WITH A DIFFERENT CAREER BUT STILL HAVE PICTURES AND STUFF IN MY OFFICE TO REMIND ME OF THE BEST AIRCRAFT BUILT AND THE MANY GREAT MEMORIES. CAN'T WAIT TO SEE IT.
Name:
SSG Stephen E Wojtuniak
Date:
12/5/98

Comments

As a member of the CoA Det 2 204th Engineer BN.of Riverhead and also the the driver of the tractor which was used to pull the F-14,We are very proud to be a part of history and never imagined that I as a kid watching these aircraft flying around and going to High School having an instructor who flew F-14s(CDR Jim Roth)that I would be towing one down the highway to HISTORY! Keep the Web site and hope to be invited to tow the next one.

Name:
Dick Corney
Date:
12/7/98

Comments

What a great site. It now resides in my bookmarks.
Name:
Jennifer M. Frank
Date:
12/7/98

Comments

Wonderful website. My Grandfather, Fred Hall, worked for Grumman for over 40 years. Its nice to see that he and his work won't be forgotten.

Name:
Nick Loucas
Date:
12/8/98

Comments

Well Done!! I think the site is great. My Pop put 35 years in at the Iron Works and I am employed at Northrop Grumman in El Segundo Ca. You would be surprised at the number of former Grummanites and Republic guys that are my co-workers and the respect the name Grumman recieves from everyone in the business I come across. It is nice to know that Grumman will be memorialized on Long Island since the two seem to go hand in hand. Some of my fondest memories as a kid were the family picnic's in Calverton, as well as my Fathers pride in working for Grumman... Keep up the good work!!!!
Name:
Judy Hall-Folde
Date:
12/8/98

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I was a Grumman "Brat." Fred Hall (Bethpage/Calverton) is my Dad, a 43 year employee! I don't have him set up on the Internet yet, but soon he will be able to log on himself. I can't wait for him to see this. He has become quite the computer whiz since he has retired. Thanks for the memories!
Name:
David Wesolowski
Date:
12/8/98

Comments

its pretty cool, my dad worked for grumman for about 20 years
Name:
Michele Michelon
Date:
12/9/98

Comments

This is such a wonderful idea! I received the information in my BFCU newsletter. My father has worked for Grumman, Northrop Grumman and now what might be Lockhead Martin Northrop Grumman for over 30 years. He is getting ready to retire and I can't think of a better way for my family to honor his work at Grumman and dedication to the aerospace field than by having him registered on the Walk of Fame. Thank you for making this opportunity for the thousands of family members who had parents, brothers, and sisters work at Grumman and for making a permanent memorial on Long Island.
Name:
Matt Suchocki
Date:
12/12/98

Comments

As a mere 1 year employee of Grumman Data Systems, I was appalled to hear a few years ago when my father, James Suchocki, retired just a few months short of 25 years was not given his Grumman watch that he so wanted to receive and display to all his friends and family. He talked of nothing else for the last year of employment but getting the watch and receiving a nice dinner from his employer saying "thanks Jim, for all your hard work over the years". That's all he wanted to hear. What he actually received instead of the watch and dinner, was a kick in the butt out the door, and was told to have a nice life! I think that sucks, and I also think that whoever is left in the Grumman hierarchy needs to re-evaluate that decision and dig down deep and cough up a nice watch piece for my dad and for all the other hard working employees of the original Grumman people, who, as well as my dad, deserve that momentum of posterity!!

Name:
Rob Shannon
Date:
12/12/98

Comments

Chris, you did a GREAT job on the sight! Steve, keep up the great work. Will try and do everything I can to help.

Rob

(Grandson on John Chieco of Plant 6 in Calverton 73-92 F-14 Weapons Systems)
Name:
Karen Brown
Date:
12/16/98

Comments

It is a great thing that the employees of the Grumman Corporation be paid tribute to the effort and impact that they made to the Aerospace industry as well as the economy of Long Island. My husband Lawrence B. Brown Sr. worked for Grumman for almost 39 years as did is father before him and both of his sons. It means a great deal to them that the Grumman name does not die, that it will be forever memorialized for their part in history. I am sorry that we cannot afford to donate more than we have through the BFCU. Thank you for creating this memorial. Karen Brown
Name:
Carolyn Wood-Imbrie
Date:
12/17/98

Comments

My mom and I both worked at Grumman-Bethpage in the 1960s. Can't wait for the Old Friends Directory to be up and running.
Name:
RALPH E. SCHUSTER
Date:
12/17/98

Comments

GRUMMAN WILL ALWAYS BE THE MOST SIGNIFICANT THING IN MY LIFE. ALL OF MY FAMILY WORKED THERE AT ONE TIME OR ANOTHER. IT WAS MY FIRST JOB OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL AND PROVIDED ME WITH OPPORTUNITY TO ADVANCE TO THE POINT OF BEING WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY AND TODAY WITH THE DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT COMMAND. I FEEL ENORMOUSLY HONORED TO HAVE BEEN A "GRUMMANITE" AND ASSOCIATED WITH SUCH A TALENTED FAMILY. THE GRUMMAN MEMORIAL PARK IS AN OUTSTANDING IDEA TO REMIND ALL OF WHAT WE LONG ISLANDERS WERE, ARE, AND WILL BE. I MISS THE "DAYS" . . . .
Name:
William C. Barto
Date:
12/17/98

Comments

As a former Assistant Historian for Grumman (1984-1988), I am very enthusiastic about this undertaking. I only just learned of this project today, quite by accident while searching the web for completely unrelated material. I landed on this fabulous site. I am willing to help in any way that I can. I am an accomplished modeler, having many of my exhibits on display at the old Grumman History Center in Plant 35, the old GHQ and several US Navy installations as well. My last job function at Grumman was coordinating trade shows and exhibits. I would be very happy to contribute my skills in this area to the Park. Keep up the the good work!
Name:
Laura Jean Farnham
Date:
12/18/98

Comments

Great Idea for a park!! Best of luck!! My mother may have been an employee there in 1950's!! Anyone know for sure whether she was or not?

Name:
Marshall S. Poe
Date:
12/21/98

Comments

Nice web site. Excellent idea to establish this park. My hat goes off to Mr. John Caruso for sharing his dream of memorializing the Tomcat. Well done!
Name:
Pete Rosato
Date:
12/22/98

Comments

Swonderful!!!
Name:
Judy Silverman
Date:
12/22/98

Comments

I worked for Grumman for 23 years - it was the greatest place to work. I will forever miss the people and the company.
Name:
Torrey Welch
Date:
12/26/98

Comments

Great work!

What you are doing is wonderful. It will always require a lot of hard work, will always have too little budget; and of course, there will never be enough time to do everything you want to do.

But after all that, you will glow with the satisfaction that comes when you have preserved something worthwhile, for those who care.

Tor Welch
Name:
dick woodman
Date:
12/28/98

Comments

biography of grumman & swirbel is excellent. i would like to see more history of biplanes with photos.

Name:
Chris Dittmeier, site designer
Date:
12/30/98

Comments

Dick, The biographies in the history section are reprinted with permission from Newsday. I'm glad you enjoyed them. The history section will eventually have photos and info on everything made by Grumman.
Name:
JOHN T CAPPIELLO
Date:
12/31/98

Comments

LOOKS REAL GOOD. WILL SPREAD THE WORD IN MELBOURNE . SENDING THE CARD IN TO BFCU
Name:
JIM DANTE
Date:
12/31/98

Comments

Hey Chris! Your off to a fine start....fix to grammar and typos in the Photo Gallery section lead in and keep in touch....475-7561.

Thanks again!
Name:
Raymond O'Leary Jr.  Perm # 116328
Date:
12/31/98

Comments

Looks great so far, I'm looking forward to seeing more.

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