Engineering

My Dad Larry Holtzclaw passed away Saturday, June 7, 2014. He told many stories about his time aboard the USS Mazama. He returned Home to Smithville, MO. He worked as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic until he retired. He will Be missed by many. His Son Adam Holtzclaw.

Division 2

Hunts was a great guy and recently passed from some major health issues. He was a great friend and shipmate. Billy Gohde

Division 1

Good evening, a good friend and fellow shipmate has
passed..Richie F Dimase..Richie was with us in 1968 and did the West
Pac tour in 1969, he lived a couple of miles away and we been in touch
since..When another Niner Michael Mays came from California for a visit
we all met in Hoboken for a good time. Bob Lemoullec, Richie, Michael
and myself..so anyway “Another Niner reporting for duty sir” God
bless..we will miss you Richie……Billy Gohde

EMCM

Master Chief Broxson was my Dad and personal hero. He was promoted from EMCS to EMCM while serving on the USS Mazama. He returned to his hometown of Milton, FL after his 1971 Navy retirement. He passed away in May of 2013 at the age of 89. Submitted by his son: Donald G. Broxson, CW2 USA Retired.

Division 1 as a S 1/c

Served on Mazama during WWII when the ship was attacked. Passed away in 1996 at the age of 82. Originally from Benton County, MO., His grandfather Isenhower was a Judge and built the court house in Lamar, MO. After the war he worked at TWA and Ford Motor Co in KC, MO.

Chief master of arms, engineering M and A division

My father died of a heart attack on February 18, 1976. He was a crew member during the Mazama’s deployment for the Cuban blockade. In the 1964 Med cruise book, he is mentioned in the narrative for the department and there are a few pictures of him as well. During that deployment, there was an explosion in the engine room. He was not injured but witnessed the explosion.