We honor the men and women listed below for their ultimate sacrifice to

the United States of America!

Freedom is not Free!! May they rest in Peace!!

1989

On October 29, 1989 there was an accident on board the USS Lexington AVT-16. Those who died in that accident will be remembered as brave and patriotic individuals.

They were:

Ensign Steven Pontell

Airman Lisa Mayo

Aviation Boatswain Mate Burnett Kilgore

Aviation Boatswain Mate Timmy Garroutte

Civilian Employee Byron Courvelle

The casualties listed below are from the period the USS Lexington CVA 16 operated in the Pacific and the names were obtained from the various cruise books published during that period i. e. 1955 to 1962. It is with honor that we pay tribute to these sailors who gave their all for this country.

1961-1962

Charles F. Marron

Paul I Poor

Phillip M. Schiltz

James N. Wagley

Lawrence O. Weaver

1960

Charley F. Parker

William E. Bailey

Jimmie L. Rupp

Jerry E. Reed

1959

Robert J. Leyba

Gaylen L. Wilkes

Raltp B. Stothard

1958

RADM Leonard B. Southerland

John C. Coulthard

John P. Loomis

Ronald G. Payne

Richard L. Johnson

Donald E. Isaacso

1957

Thomas A Blind

Thomas M Chaves Jr.

Selma C. Colvin

William F. McClure

1956

David H. Chantler

Frank J. Carrig

Rodney R. Hackbart

Willis D. Dansby

These are name we have as a part of our records; anyone who has knowledge of additions or corrections that should be made please send a note via the ‘contacts’ link of the site.