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HAPPY HECTOR THANKSGIVING
SALE
We all have something to be Thankful for.
This month marks the
Launching of our Ship and the beginning of so many Friendships.
With that in mind I am Launching a deal we can all be Thankful for.
For the entire month of November members get 50% off our Hector Mouse
Pads
with any purchase.
These beautiful Mouse Pads are suitable for framing and make a Great Stocking Stuffer.
The holidays will be here soon so don't delay I only have 25 in stock.
Make that 24 I'm getting one for myself.
Remember, this sale only applies to Members
To become a member simply
Make out a $15 check payable to:
Make out a $15 check payable to:
the USS Hector Sailors Association
and send it to:
R. Pratt
2198 Brunswick Avenue
Mechanicsburg, Pa. 17055
MORE GOOD NEWS
Our Hector coffee mugs have just arrived.
These 13 oz mugs are high quality and fit perfectly in your hand.
There are only 36 mugs so if this is what you've been waiting for you better order now while supplies last.
Please check back for new and different items coming your way for the Holiday Season.
MYSTERY LOGO
has a new name
After some good old fashion detective work we've solved the case of the Mystery Logo.
The logo was designed by fellow shipmate
MR3 Joseph Anderson of Quakerstown, Pennsylvania.
Joe seved aboard the Hector in 1952-1953. Joe is no longer with us but he leaves behind
a symbol of his Hector spirit.
To honor Joe and his contribution our new patch will forever
be known as
The
ANDERSON PATCH
Thanks to Charlie Meder and some Greek friends of ours on the East and West Coasts we have come up with
what might be the most authentic representation of our Mystery Logo. This Mystery logo has now been produced in
a 3" patch. Please check out our catalog's Patches and Pins page for details.
Charlie Meder, our Association's Historian, came into possession of this Hector logo several years ago.
For those of you who attended the last several reunions, you may have noticed that this logo was designed into a flag that
was displayed on a wall.
This logo was handed over to Charlie by another shipmate who is not quite sure of it's origin. If
you have any information about this logo please email me at BlevinsEmFn@Yahoo.com.
The History of the Challenge Coin
It is said that the challenge coin made its debut in WWI.
A Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Air Service ordered small solid bronze medallions (coins) to
present to other pilots in his squadron as mementos of their service together. One of the pilots in his squadron
placed it in a leather pouch he wore around his neck.
A short time later, this pilot was shot down behind enemy lines and
was captured by the Germans. The Germans confiscated the personal belongings from his pocket, but they didn't catch
the leather pouch around his neck. The pilot was held overnight in a small German occupied French village. During
the night the British bombarded the village and the pilot managed to escape.
The pilot avoided German patrols by donning civilian clothes but all
of his identification had been confiscated when he was captured. Unfortunately for him, the French had been on
the lookout for German saboteurs dressed as civilians. The French mistook the pilot for a saboteur and immediately prepared
to execute him.
Desperate to prove his allegiance and without identification, the
pilot pulled out the coin from his leather pouch. One of the Frenchmen recognized the squadron's insignia on the coin
and delayed the execution long enough to confirm the pilot's identity.
Once the pilot returned to his squadron it became tradition for all
members to carry their coin at all times. To ensure compliance, the pilots would challenge each other to produce the
coin. If the challenged couldn't produce the coin, he was required to buy the challenger a drink. If the challenged
could produce the coin the challenger would purchase the drink.
This tradition spread to other squadrons and other units in all branches of the Armed forces.
The idea of producing a coin for our ship was suggested by MR1 Lawrence Kramer (67-73). Together with Lawrence
and with input from HT3 Dennis Stahl (69-72), SFM2 Norris Long (66-69) and BT2 Pete Pilgrim (49-53) we would like
to present to you
The 1st ever
U.S.S. Hector Challenge Coin
If you have any questions regarding any special order item please submit your question by signing
my guestbook. Acces to My guestbook can be found on the Order Form page.
You may also email me at BlevinsEmFn@Yahoo.com
1st Ever
U.S.S. Hector
Challenge Coin
The Coin are in and are now being offered as a stock item. These high
quality coins are a hefty 1.17 oz.
As of 11/25/09 there are only
3 key chains remaining
You better order now before we're sold out.
Once these coins are gone they will not be reproduced.
If you're into collecting coins now is the time to act.
Please check out our catalog's Stickers and Stuff page for pricing.
Volunteers Needed
The
success of our ship could be attributed to the spirit it instilled in us. Carpenters, electricians, enginemen,
machinists and professions of all sorts working together is what kept our ship afloat for 43 years. Our motto, Through
Work - The Victory still applies to each and every one of us in our daily lives.
During these hard economic times many of us have
had to change our way of living and resort to doing without or doing it ourselves. Unfortunately, many of us are
physically capable but lack the knowledge and must resort to outside help. Those who need to hire
outside help are sometimes apprehensive out of fear of being charged too much for work not needed. Bottom
line is we need to work together by offering our services to our fellow shipmates to help keep them afloat.
I need volunteers to help in the formation
of a Free Question and Answer service. You're only requirement is that you have a working knowledge in your field.
Fields would include but not limited to: construction, automotive, basic home repair or hobbies.
If you are interested in helping me to help our fellow shipmates please
contact me at BlevinsEmFn@Yahoo.com.
OUT OF STOCK
Hooded Sweatshirts size 3XL sold Out
A limited supply of Medium sizes are still available in tan and Blue sport shirts as well as
pull over sweatshirts. Hector/San Fransico photo sold out
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