We received word that Harlod Blanton passed away July 20, 2008. .....  Our  Reservations for the reunion are starting to come in. Be sure to make Reservations soon. Check out the reunion web page for all the information.

                         
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    Welcome aboard, grab a cup of coffee and have a look around. Our ship had a great career and we are proud to have served aboard her and remember her with love and affection. It was a great time in our lives while stationed on the Buckley and like so many things in our lives, we never knew it at the time but wish we could go back if only for a little while. Well take a little time and as they say Return with us now to those early days of yesteryears and sail with us once again.

Dennis Joseph Buckley, Jr. 
With much gratitude to Jim Daniels for sharing this picture

DENNIS JOSEPH BUCKLEY, JUNIOR. was born in Holyoke, Massachusetts on April 22, 1920. He was killed in enemy action on March 10, 1943.

            BUCKLEY enlisted in the United States Navy at Springfield, Massachusetts, on September 30, 1940, and served continuous service in World War II. BUCKLEY was awarded the Silver Star Medal, for displaying exceptional courage in attempting to board and salvage a blockade runner which had been intercepted by his ship Eberle (DD-430) with the following citation:

“For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while attached to a United States warship in action against enemy forces on March 10, 1943. When a hostile Blockade Runner intercepted and attacked. BUCKLEY, as a member of a boarding party attempting to salvage the vessel, displayed exceptional courage in the face of grave danger from threatening flames and the powerful explosions of demolition charges. While preparing to ascend the ladder of the Runner in order to assist in the hazardous salvage operations. BUCKLEY lost his life as the result of a sudden violent explosion. His exemplary conduct and heroic devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.”

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