Redisplay the ESWS qualifiers on the crew mess decks onboard USS Decatur (DDG-73) Petition: Signature List Feed http://gopetition.com/signatures/redisplay-the-esws-qualifiers-on-the-crew-mess-decks-onboard-uss-decatur-ddg-73.html Online petition signatures en-us Sat, 4 Apr 2026 01:57 UTC GoPetition RSS Feed Generator Copyright 2026 GoPetition LCDR Bradley Adorador [Signature #105] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19520317?utm_medium=rss As a plankowner, I earned my ESWS in 1999 on the good ship DECATUR! I was a proud Firecontrolman and now I'm a LDO onboard the RONALD REAGAN. I cherish the fact that I'm a Mustang and all of us that are former DECATUR sailors that earned our pin onboard her would appreciate having the history of the ESWS warriors red isolated! Thank you!

]]> Thu, 26 Nov 2015 06:54:02 UTC 19520317 Mr Timothy Fitzgerald [Signature #104] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19519700?utm_medium=rss Wed, 25 Nov 2015 05:13:59 UTC 19519700 Ms. Savanna Yancey [Signature #103] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19517322?utm_medium=rss Please continue to honor all DDG-73 recipients by returning the ESWS qualifiers to the formerly displayed area.

]]> Tue, 24 Nov 2015 01:47:24 UTC 19517322 Mr Anonymous [Signature #102] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19516416?utm_medium=rss ptsdwarriors

]]> Mon, 23 Nov 2015 03:43:30 UTC 19516416 MR DAVID LAIRD [Signature #101] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19511825?utm_medium=rss Sat, 21 Nov 2015 01:42:42 UTC 19511825 Mr Jason Ozzello [Signature #100] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19508804?utm_medium=rss Thu, 19 Nov 2015 06:13:04 UTC 19508804 Mr. Andrew Smolen [Signature #99] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19507697?utm_medium=rss Thu, 19 Nov 2015 12:02:13 UTC 19507697 Mr Edwin Torres [Signature #98] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19502930?utm_medium=rss Please return the display, they worked very hard for their recognition and we supported their endeavors.

]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2015 11:04:34 UTC 19502930 Mr Ciro Arevalo [Signature #97] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19502858?utm_medium=rss Tue, 17 Nov 2015 10:18:31 UTC 19502858 Mr Enrique Santana [Signature #96] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19502752?utm_medium=rss Tue, 17 Nov 2015 09:39:24 UTC 19502752 Ms Kristie ODonnell [Signature #95] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19499082?utm_medium=rss I am a USN veteran. I did not serve aboard the USS Decatur. However, I feel that it is very important to give commemoration to those that through stedfast dedication, and commitment were able to receive their ESWS qualifications while serving aboard the USS Decatur. Regardless of when, and if they are or are not still living. However small of a dedication this may seem, it is important to show young sailors that their hardwork is and will be recognized for many years to come. Thank you, Kristie L. ODonnell

]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2015 06:21:56 UTC 19499082 Mr Erik Given [Signature #94] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19498154?utm_medium=rss Mon, 16 Nov 2015 11:22:58 UTC 19498154 Mr Chandar Badger [Signature #93] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19497727?utm_medium=rss Mon, 16 Nov 2015 09:52:08 UTC 19497727 Ms Jamie DeLorme [Signature #92] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19496862?utm_medium=rss Formerly STG2(SW) Belford

]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2015 07:50:39 UTC 19496862 Mr Phillip Rosas [Signature #91] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19496568?utm_medium=rss I am a veteran who was stationed onboard USS Decatur and truly believe that keeping in tradition of the US NAVY and those that have gone before us. Show those present and future where the USS Decatur past and present by putting the ESWS Board back.

]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2015 07:10:17 UTC 19496568 Mr. Jason Rosa [Signature #90] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19496100?utm_medium=rss Although I did not personally earn my ESWS pin I did sign off a lot of sailors trying to earn theirs. To the Commanding Officer of the USS Decatur; please return those names to their rightful place as so many men and women worked extremely hard to earn that pin.

Respectfully,
DC2 Rosa (Plankowner)

]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2015 06:09:37 UTC 19496100 Mr Raymond Mann [Signature #89] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19493773?utm_medium=rss SH3 SW Plank owner Raymond Mann. I left as SH2 SW Mann. I also want the barbershop and shipstore returned to the name the crew assigned judys clip n curl and the puka hut. Thank you

]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2015 12:35:08 UTC 19493773 Mr Jarrod Necaise [Signature #88] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19493664?utm_medium=rss I am the MR1 2002-2005 who updated the 2nd ESWS board and rearranged the 1st ESWS board that the Plankowner MR had provided to fit more names and make room for all who qualified. It is a significant qualification and should be returned to the mess decks.

]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2015 12:18:50 UTC 19493664 Mr Vincent Gulizio [Signature #87] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19493289?utm_medium=rss Put the names back up!

]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2015 11:26:56 UTC 19493289 Mr. David Sulli [Signature #86] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19493185?utm_medium=rss Stationed onboard from Oct. 2002-January 2004.

]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2015 11:13:40 UTC 19493185 Mrs. Judith Madera Moreno [Signature #85] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19491841?utm_medium=rss Mon, 16 Nov 2015 08:38:31 UTC 19491841 DKC(SW/AW ) Stephan Kallner [Signature #84] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19491254?utm_medium=rss Retired DKC(SW/AW) Plankowner

]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2015 07:31:04 UTC 19491254 Mrs Jeymi Charles [Signature #83] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19491213?utm_medium=rss Mon, 16 Nov 2015 07:24:48 UTC 19491213 Mr. Tyler Wyman [Signature #82] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19490716?utm_medium=rss Mon, 16 Nov 2015 06:08:58 UTC 19490716 mr steve sweren [Signature #81] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19489869?utm_medium=rss Mon, 16 Nov 2015 01:16:36 UTC 19489869 Mr Andrew Moon [Signature #80] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19489832?utm_medium=rss Mon, 16 Nov 2015 01:04:11 UTC 19489832 Mr Eugene Melton [Signature #79] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19488399?utm_medium=rss Sun, 15 Nov 2015 09:23:58 UTC 19488399 Mr Joel Andris [Signature #78] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19488335?utm_medium=rss Sun, 15 Nov 2015 09:17:48 UTC 19488335 Ms Anonymous [Signature #77] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19488050?utm_medium=rss Sun, 15 Nov 2015 08:53:31 UTC 19488050 Mr Michael Leonard [Signature #76] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19487990?utm_medium=rss I am not a plank owner but I reported not longer after Decatur came to San Diego and most of the plank owners were still there. I earned ESWS on 9/11/01 during a difficult time. I think everyone that had earned this honor while serving aboard should be displayed where it always has been on the messdeck.

]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2015 08:49:34 UTC 19487990 Mrs. Alejandra Aceves [Signature #75] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19487903?utm_medium=rss Sun, 15 Nov 2015 08:42:28 UTC 19487903 Mr Noah Donaldson [Signature #74] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19487890?utm_medium=rss Plank owner 1997 - 2000. ESWS qualification obtained while onboard USS DECATUR. The captain walked through the ship with me in Bath Iron Works Maine asking me ESWS questions. My name was one of the first on that list on the mess decks. I signed off ESWS for over 200 sailors the next 3 years and was on the board for the first class questions covering operations.

]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2015 08:41:18 UTC 19487890 Mr Josue Bustillos [Signature #73] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19487754?utm_medium=rss Sun, 15 Nov 2015 08:27:11 UTC 19487754 Miss Marisela Valdovinos [Signature #72] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19487739?utm_medium=rss Sun, 15 Nov 2015 08:25:53 UTC 19487739 ms Kewanna Lucas [Signature #71] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19487455?utm_medium=rss Sun, 15 Nov 2015 08:02:19 UTC 19487455 Mr Gaspare Longo [Signature #70] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19487431?utm_medium=rss Sun, 15 Nov 2015 08:00:23 UTC 19487431 Mr Brian Williams [Signature #69] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19487231?utm_medium=rss Sun, 15 Nov 2015 07:42:43 UTC 19487231 Mr Brett Jarvis [Signature #68] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19487049?utm_medium=rss Sun, 15 Nov 2015 07:25:44 UTC 19487049 Mrs. Robyn Lunde [Signature #67] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19485658?utm_medium=rss Sun, 15 Nov 2015 05:24:40 UTC 19485658 CTMC Jermell Charles [Signature #66] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19485073?utm_medium=rss This is part of the ship's history and should remain displayed.

]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2015 04:33:04 UTC 19485073 Chief Scott Gilbertson [Signature #65] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19485015?utm_medium=rss Sun, 15 Nov 2015 04:26:51 UTC 19485015 Ms. Lindsay Tucker (Martin) [Signature #64] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19484467?utm_medium=rss Sun, 15 Nov 2015 03:33:26 UTC 19484467 Mr. Marcelo Balagtas [Signature #63] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19483397?utm_medium=rss I was in charge of the ESWS Program onboard this great ship during that time. The CO and the CPO Mess ensured the integrity, dedication, and perseverance of each individual did not go unnoticed and the program surpàssed it's goal. There is not a name undeserving to be on that wall and I sincerely hope that once again Decatur returns to be the "Show Ship" she once was. Age Quod Agis..

]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2015 01:52:44 UTC 19483397 Mr Erick Duran [Signature #62] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19483024?utm_medium=rss EN2(SW) Duran

]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2015 01:21:23 UTC 19483024 Mr Mark LaBarr [Signature #61] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19482828?utm_medium=rss Please bring back! We worked hard for that recognition and yes we always will have Decatur with us in our hearts but let us be able to remind those who currently serve on her to continue to work hard and bring excellence on a daily basis!

]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2015 01:04:22 UTC 19482828 Ms Cordelia Banks [Signature #60] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19482728?utm_medium=rss Sun, 15 Nov 2015 12:56:36 UTC 19482728 CMDCM (SS/SW) r Michael Johnston [Signature #59] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19482676?utm_medium=rss I was the Command Master Chief on Decatur, '02-'04. I also first qualified ESWS on Decatur after coming from the Sub force. A lot of people worked hard to qualify and earn a spot on that board, many of which were not required to qualify as it was not mandatory for everyone at that time. As a result, the ship earned the ESWS pennant for the first time in the ship's history. Please restore this valuable piece of ship's history and put the ESWS boards back up.

]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2015 12:52:31 UTC 19482676 Chief Jonathan Tyson [Signature #58] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19482091?utm_medium=rss I earned my ESWS onboard the finest ship on the west coast in 2006 as a young FC3. That ship has nearly 20 years of history and many great Sailors have served onboard. Restore the Decatur history

]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2015 12:04:05 UTC 19482091 Ms Lillie Prince [Signature #57] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19482045?utm_medium=rss Sun, 15 Nov 2015 12:00:39 UTC 19482045 Mr Bryant Cruz [Signature #56] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19482025?utm_medium=rss Please re-display ESWS board. Thank you.
Very Respectfully,
Plankowner

]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2015 11:59:19 UTC 19482025 Mrs. Anonymous [Signature #55] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19481984?utm_medium=rss Sun, 15 Nov 2015 11:55:53 UTC 19481984 Mr Steven Wilcox [Signature #54] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19481566?utm_medium=rss As a Plank Owner who earned my ESWS pin onboard USS Decatur it's a shame this plaque has been removed

]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2015 11:27:54 UTC 19481566 Mr Walker Davis [Signature #53] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19481217?utm_medium=rss Sun, 15 Nov 2015 11:04:59 UTC 19481217 Mr Walker David [Signature #52] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19481184?utm_medium=rss I worked hard to earn my ESWS on the Decatur and will never forget how good it felt to shake the Captain's hand on the bridge that day. I always looked at the plaques on the bulkhead for inspiration and when my name was included, it filled me up with pride.

]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2015 11:03:11 UTC 19481184 Mr Richard McGee [Signature #51] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19481098?utm_medium=rss Put it back up. Those of us that earned it onboard the Decatur deserve it to be up.

]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2015 10:58:21 UTC 19481098 Mr Corey Butler [Signature #50] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19481009?utm_medium=rss As a Plank-owner of the USS Decatur I wish to see the display of ALL those that qualified for ESWS be displayed. It's a testament of those that learned their ship and rightfully earn there place to forever remain displayed on that ESWS board.

]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2015 10:53:48 UTC 19481009 Mrs. Jessica Sava [Signature #49] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19480990?utm_medium=rss Sun, 15 Nov 2015 10:52:29 UTC 19480990 Mr Michael Lunde [Signature #48] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19480931?utm_medium=rss Sun, 15 Nov 2015 10:48:53 UTC 19480931 Mr Michael Kimball [Signature #47] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19480870?utm_medium=rss Sun, 15 Nov 2015 10:44:14 UTC 19480870 Mr. Vincent Alia [Signature #46] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19480862?utm_medium=rss That is a sign of disrespect to us plank owners.

]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2015 10:43:55 UTC 19480862 Mr Daniel Degendorfer [Signature #45] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19480770?utm_medium=rss Do not dismiss our fallen comrades or fellow shipmates that served honorably aboard the US Decatur.

]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2015 10:38:11 UTC 19480770 Mr Kenneth Robertson [Signature #44] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19480741?utm_medium=rss Sun, 15 Nov 2015 10:36:13 UTC 19480741 Mr Patrick Alcisto [Signature #43] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19480738?utm_medium=rss Sun, 15 Nov 2015 10:35:58 UTC 19480738 Mr Britt Smith [Signature #42] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19480637?utm_medium=rss I was on the commissioning crew. I knew all the people that were awarded/recerted for their ESWS pins. I definately feel that the boards need to go back up. It is part of the ships history not just the recent ones.

]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2015 10:29:54 UTC 19480637 Mr Harold Newbill [Signature #41] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19480548?utm_medium=rss Bring back the ESWS boards sir, the ship's crew past and present matter!

]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2015 10:23:15 UTC 19480548 MR Daniel Glasl [Signature #40] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19480520?utm_medium=rss Sun, 15 Nov 2015 10:21:40 UTC 19480520 Mr. Ryan Hessler [Signature #39] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19480382?utm_medium=rss Sun, 15 Nov 2015 10:11:41 UTC 19480382 Mr Miguel Ramos [Signature #38] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19480200?utm_medium=rss Sun, 15 Nov 2015 09:58:14 UTC 19480200 Mr. Nathan Richardson [Signature #37] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19480055?utm_medium=rss Plankowner and proud ESWS recipient from USS Decatur. I helped with the program upon its inception and would be remiss if I did not speak up for this.

]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2015 09:47:37 UTC 19480055 Mr Sean donohue [Signature #36] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19479986?utm_medium=rss Sun, 15 Nov 2015 09:39:40 UTC 19479986 Ms. Brandy Posthuma [Signature #35] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19479854?utm_medium=rss Sun, 15 Nov 2015 09:27:24 UTC 19479854 mr john Hawkins [Signature #34] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19479813?utm_medium=rss Sun, 15 Nov 2015 09:24:22 UTC 19479813 Ms. valencia Begay [Signature #33] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19479722?utm_medium=rss Sun, 15 Nov 2015 09:14:20 UTC 19479722 Ms Lashawna Wright [Signature #32] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19479604?utm_medium=rss Sun, 15 Nov 2015 09:03:26 UTC 19479604 Ms Liliana Armenta [Signature #31] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19479371?utm_medium=rss Sun, 15 Nov 2015 08:39:09 UTC 19479371 Mr Justin O'Rourke [Signature #30] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19479194?utm_medium=rss Sun, 15 Nov 2015 08:20:34 UTC 19479194 Mr Michael Olsen [Signature #29] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19479174?utm_medium=rss Sun, 15 Nov 2015 08:18:34 UTC 19479174 Mr Sean Mahoney [Signature #28] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19478959?utm_medium=rss Sun, 15 Nov 2015 07:51:32 UTC 19478959 Ms Robin Williams [Signature #27] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19478671?utm_medium=rss Sun, 15 Nov 2015 07:08:22 UTC 19478671 Mr. Michael Gore [Signature #26] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19478566?utm_medium=rss I earned my ESWS as an E-3 on board Decatur. It is a shame that this important piece of Decatur history is no where to be found. I find it shameful that better care was not taken to honor those who have proudly served aboard such a respected warship.

Michael Gore - Former CTT2(SW) US Navy.

]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2015 06:49:53 UTC 19478566 Mr Christopher Griffith [Signature #25] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19478535?utm_medium=rss Sun, 15 Nov 2015 06:43:34 UTC 19478535 Ms Anita Cvach [Signature #24] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19478459?utm_medium=rss We all worked so hard for this and should be remembered forever. Thank you!
FC2 (SW) Morris

]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2015 06:27:41 UTC 19478459 Mr Erik West [Signature #23] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19478326?utm_medium=rss Sun, 15 Nov 2015 05:54:34 UTC 19478326 Mr. Brian Barclay [Signature #22] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19478210?utm_medium=rss Sun, 15 Nov 2015 05:13:44 UTC 19478210 Mrs Lesley Gaines'Keith [Signature #21] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19477925?utm_medium=rss I proudly earned my ESWS in 2003 as HM2 Lesley Gaines. I felt honored to know my accomplishment would be displayed on the USS Decatur (DDG 73) for all time. Please do not remove a part of Decatur history. Please do not remove the names of those who left Decatur better than when they arrived.

]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2015 03:12:08 UTC 19477925 Mr Richard Perucca [Signature #20] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19477822?utm_medium=rss Sun, 15 Nov 2015 02:35:25 UTC 19477822 EM1 Stephen Mafort [Signature #19] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19477736?utm_medium=rss Sun, 15 Nov 2015 02:05:47 UTC 19477736 STG3 Austin Smith [Signature #18] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19477706?utm_medium=rss Sun, 15 Nov 2015 01:56:10 UTC 19477706 Mr Charles Simmons [Signature #17] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19477638?utm_medium=rss Sun, 15 Nov 2015 01:38:28 UTC 19477638 Mr Allen Bischoff [Signature #16] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19477597?utm_medium=rss Show your respect. That ship was built by hard-working people who deserve to be honored even in such a simple way. Officers shit is probably still up, why disrespect us blueshirts who put the real work in. We made Decatur what it has became. Show us some dignity, and do the right thing.

]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2015 01:28:57 UTC 19477597 Mr. Garrett Kendrick [Signature #15] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19477407?utm_medium=rss Sun, 15 Nov 2015 12:49:08 UTC 19477407 Ms. Kia Hassler [Signature #14] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19477283?utm_medium=rss I earned my ESWS pin as an E-2 and while working on it, seeing the placard was a great motivator (especially during the days/nights it was difficult to study). Please bring it back!

]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2015 12:22:33 UTC 19477283 Ms Michelle Regalado [Signature #13] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19477266?utm_medium=rss I was active part for the US Decatur family from the momen I checked onboard. I worked day and night to get all my signatures and took part in study groups in order to prepare for the vigorous tests and oral boards. I earned pin during a work cycle preparing for a quick turn around for deployment. I earned it! please replace to those plaques. We all worked hard and deserved to be honored.

]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2015 12:20:30 UTC 19477266 Mr. James Arbour [Signature #12] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19477210?utm_medium=rss Sun, 15 Nov 2015 12:11:57 UTC 19477210 Mrs. Tiffanie Lawry [Signature #11] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19477115?utm_medium=rss Never forget their service or sacrifice.

]]> Sat, 14 Nov 2015 11:54:52 UTC 19477115 Mrs. Cierra Guerra [Signature #10] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19477094?utm_medium=rss Sat, 14 Nov 2015 11:52:32 UTC 19477094 Mrs Lisa Mohler [Signature #9] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19477019?utm_medium=rss Sat, 14 Nov 2015 11:42:14 UTC 19477019 QM1(SW) David Conrad [Signature #8] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19476964?utm_medium=rss Sat, 14 Nov 2015 11:35:50 UTC 19476964 Mr Paul Farquhar [Signature #7] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19476945?utm_medium=rss Sat, 14 Nov 2015 11:34:03 UTC 19476945 Mr Naresh Punjabi [Signature #6] https://gopetition.com/signature/locate/19476932?utm_medium=rss I was one of those names. GSE3 (SW) Punjabi.
This is uncalled for. All the vets who had their names on that plaque earned it. I can understand moving it but not removing it all together.

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