My graduation gift was a one way ticket to Hawaii. Bummed around there for six months.
Came back to Santa Ana and joined the Navy to see the world. Right out of boot camp got orders to Danang Vietnam. 
Prior to that went to survival school Coronado then counter insurgency training Whidbey Island Wa. In Danang I was assigned to the Naval support Activity aboard a small water craft. After 13 months in country got orders to Oklahoma City CLG-5 Lig
ht Guided Missile cruiser. Japan, Hong Kong, Philippines, Cruised the South China Sea. Crossed the equator twice. Am a Shellback.
In 1968 met my future wife Nancy in Portland Or. During Rose Festival. Honorable discharge from the Navy in 1970. Married Nancy in 1972. Moved to Portland Or. Hired on to the Portland Fire Bureau in 1974. Have two sons David and Tony. Two grandkids
Felix & Lola and another girl on the way. Grandkids are the best…
Retired from Fire Dept. in 2004 after 30 years. I still sing and enjoy music playing ukulele. I enjoy drawing mainly charcoal.
Looking forward to seeing all the old people at the reunion. I’ll fill in the blanks when I see you.
David Palomino
Hello David,
I too am a Shell Back several times over.
Look forward to seeing you at the Reunion.
Eddie V.