USS Frank E Evans Association DD 754

09/01/2026

~REUNION INFORMATION~
Our reunion is getting closer, and we want everyone to have the best experience.
Please reserve your room by Friday, September 21, 2026.

Registration Fees:

$45 per person from August 4 to September 14

$60 per person after September 14

Register online: https://www.ussfee.org/blog/2026/08/18/upcoming-registration-deadline-september-14th-four-weeks-remaining/

Lest We Forget

08/31/2026

Today’s August 31st birthday belongs to Sonarman seaman (SOSN) Danny Victor Clute. Danny was born in Spokane, Washington, to Ronald and Viola Presta. He had two siblings, Ken and Laurie.

Danny enjoyed stamp collecting, playing baseball, and listening to the Beatles. He graduated from Cupertino High School, Cupertino, California in 1967 and worked at Gemco as a gas station attendant.

Danny enlisted in the Navy Reserve at San Jose and completed boot camp at USNTC San Diego and then served for a short time in San Francisco.

SN Clute reported aboard USS FRANK E EVANS (DD 754) on 27 September 1968 in Long Beach, California. He was assigned to 3rd Division and the Sonar group. He was striking for a Sonar rating.

At the time of the collision Danny was on watch in the Sonar shack adjacent to CIC. There were no survivors from CIC or Sonar.

Rest in the arms of the Lord, Danny. Your family, friends and shipmates still love and miss you.

08/24/2026

Today’s August 24th birthday belongs to Electronics Technician 3rd class (ETN3) Larry Wayne Cool. Larry was born in Clifftop, West Virginia, to Dorman and Sadie Cool. He graduated from Nuttall High School.

Larry enlisted in the Navy on 14 September 1965 at Ashland, Kentucky, and was received for boot camp at NTC San Diego. After graduation, he reported on board USS PREBLE (DLG 15). While on board, Larry chose to become an Electronic Technician (ET), so he reported to US Naval School Command at Treasure Island, San Francisco, California. He completed “A-1” training and was then transferred to the Naval Communications Station Philippines, and along the way was promoted to ETN3. ETN3 Cool reported aboard USS FRANK E EVANS (DD 754) on 28 September 1968 in Long Beach, California.

On 13 March, Larry married Judy Jones in Athens, West Virginia. Judy was a student at Concord College. Three days later, on 16 March, Larry returned Long Beach.

At the time of the collision Larry was sleeping in OI Division, one deck below the mess deck.

Rest in the arms of the Lord, Larry. Your family, friends and shipmates still love and miss you.

08/22/2026

Today’s August 22nd birthday belongs to Boatswain Mate 3rd class (BM3) Patrick Gene Glennon. Patrick, called Pat, was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, but the family moved shortly afterward to Fessenden, North Dakota. He had three brothers, James, Kurt and Paul, and two sisters, Kay and Janel.

After graduation from high school, Pat enlisted in the Navy on 10 May 1966 at Fargo, North Dakota, and was received for boot camp on 11 May 1966 at NTC San Diego. He graduated on 3 August 1966 and, after two weeks leave, reported aboard the USS GRIDLEY (DLG 21). While on board, Pat was promoted to Seaman. Pat served on the GRIDLEY until 10 September 1968.

SN Glennon reported aboard USS FRANK E EVANS (DD 754) on 3 October 1968 where he was assigned to 1st Division as a Boatswain's Mate (BM) Striker. He subsequently was promoted to BM3 on 16 April 1969.

At the time of the collision Pat was sleeping in 1st Division, forward of and one deck below the mess deck.

Rest in the arms of the Lord, Pat. Your family, friends and shipmates still love and miss you.

08/20/2026

Today’s August 20th birthday belongs to Lieutenant Junior Grade (LTJG) Jon Kenneth Stever. Jon was born in Los Angeles, California, to Kenneth and Elizabeth Stever. He had two siblings, twin brother, Ron and sister, Judith Ann (Hamilton). Jon’s best friend was his brother, Ron. They loved to hunt and fish. He was also involved in Scouting and enjoyed music of all kinds.

After graduation from high school, Jon went to U.C. Santa Barbra and Cal State College Los Angeles, graduating in 1967 with a BS in Business Administration and had planned to go to law school. He entered the Navy Reserves at Los Angeles on 6 September 1967 and served at US Naval Base Newport, Rhode Island, and Naval Schools Command, Treasure Island, California. Ensign Stever reported aboard USS FRANK E EVANS (DD 754) on 2 July 1968, and was assigned as the Electrical Officer. He subsequently was promoted to LTJG.

At the time of the collision Jon was sleeping in the forward officers’ quarters forward of the mess deck on the starboard side. A removable ladder to the main deck was located outside the door to their quarters and was wrenched loose from the deck, jammed against the door thus blocking the only exit for them.

Rest in the arms of the Lord, Jon. Your family, friends and shipmates still love and miss you.

08/19/2026

Upcoming Registration Deadline – September 14th — Four Weeks Remaining

If you want to take advantage of the regular registration pricing, you have four weeks left before the next deadline --- September 14th! How to Register You can complete registration three ways: Complete the colored Registration Form included in the Reunion packet that was mailed to you, and return it to Donna. Download the Registration Form, save, print and return it to Donna with payment....

If you want to take advantage of the regular registration pricing, you have four weeks left before the next deadline — September 14th! How to Register You can complete registration three ways…

08/07/2026

Today’s August 7th birthday belongs to Seaman Apprentice (SA) Henry Kenneth Frye. Kenny, to family and friends, was born in Long Beach, California to Henry L. and Margaret Frye. He had a younger brother, Donald. He graduated from San Pedro High School and attended Harbor College before transferring to San Francisco State. He enlisted in the Navy on 17 February 1969 and attended boot camp at NTC San Diego.

Henry was received for duty aboard USS FRANK E EVANS (DD 754) on 17 May 1969 in Subic Bay, Philippines. He was assigned to the 1st Division. At the time of the collision, he was asleep in 1st Division.

Rest in the arms of the Lord, Henry. Your family, friends and shipmates still love and miss you.

08/03/2026

We are continuing our efforts to add the Lost 74 to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall. Recently US Senator Adam Schiff testified before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks on our behalf: https://f.io/ql8rbzJV

Thank you Senator Adam Schiff! Tim Wendler

08/02/2026

Today’s August 2nd birthday belongs to Electronics Technician 3rd class (ET3) James Franklin Bradley. James was born in Staten Island, New York, to James and Marguerite Bradley. His dad helped build the FRANK E EVANS. James had one sister, Martha.

He attended New Drop High School in Statin Island for three years, and then moved to Syracuse with his family. He attended Mohawk Valley Community College to study electronics. At this time, he lived with his aunt and uncle Mr. & Mrs. Bourne in Great Kills, NY. During the summer he worked in Manhattan.

James joined the Navy on 11 January 1966 at Syracuse, NY. and went to boot camp at NTC Great Lakes. Illinois, graduating on 16 March 1966. Two weeks later he attended Electronics Technician (ET) “A” school in Great Lakes. After 42 weeks James graduated on 28 July 1967. His first sea duty began on 21 August 1967 aboard USS PIEDMONT (AD 17). While on board he advanced to ET3. After extending his enlistment, James became a student, on 19 September 1967, at NAS NORTH ISLAND San Diego, where he complicated a 400-hour course in DASH Weapon System Maintenance. He then completed seven more weeks of ET “C” school at Naval Station San Diego. ET3 Bradley was received for duty aboard USS FRANK E EVANS (DD 754) on 8 April 1968, where he served for 14 months.

At the time of the collision James was sleeping in OI Division, one deck below the mess deck.

Rest in the arms of the Lord, James. Your family, friends, and shipmates still love and miss you.

07/29/2026

🚨 EARLY BIRD DEADLINE APPROACHING! 🚨
Our reunion is getting closer, and we don’t want anyone to miss out.
Early Bird Registration must be postmarked or paid online by August 3, 2026.
Thank you for being part of this incredible community — see you soon!
Forms and details can be found here--->

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