IUWG-1 Veterans Organization
This Web Site was created for all Inshore Undersea Warfare Group One Westpac Veterans
Our intent is to unify all members and have one central location where members can stay in touch with each other.
UPDATED: 21 December 2020
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Rest In Peace
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/james-meeuwenberg-obituary?pid=197328718
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This bench is in remembrance of our 13 KIA's to replace the Monument buit in Vietnam.
It is a great honor to be allowed to add this to the LCPL, which we have had and maintained for the past 15 years.
We give great thanks to the Navy EOD-UDT Seal Museum for honoring our fallen Comrades who gave their all so others could be free. If you would like to have a brick with your name, rank, etc placed here, pleaase look up the seal web site: www.navysealmuseum.com, print out the form for the bricks (each box counts as letters). Send to the Museum. It tales about 3 months to have it placed. Put on your check or form (Shark Boat) IUWG-1. I will send you a photo when it is installed. Email me at bigslimjim@gmail.com, when you order the brick. Bricks cost $100.00 each. The money goes to the Seal Museum for ground maintenance, etc. We do not get any of this money.
You can still send donations to me at: 3080 S W Shadow Ln, Palm City, FL 34990. If comments write memorial IUWG1, or use paypal. Thank you, in brotherhood,
Jim Meehan Pres./caretaker
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2020 IUWG-1 Vets Reunion (CANCELLED)
Scheduled for: Wednesday, August 26, 27,28, 29 and 30th.
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UPDATED 18 July 2020
THE REUNION OUT AT JOHN'S THIS YEAR HAS BEEEN POSTPONED UNTIL NEXT YEAR.
This is because of the Covid 18 shut down and we have a lot of members with health issues.
We plan to have the reunion next year in Oregon and go back to Branson in 2022.
If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know.
Dan Anthony
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Updated 8 August 2020
From Big Jim
New Reflection Bench
Donated by the men and families of IUWG1 Vets.
In brotherhood, Jim Meehan Pres.
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25 Feb 2020
From Big Jim:
Brothers,
Looking for donations to have a reflection bench made to be placed across from the Memorial Boat.
It will have the IUWG-1 Logo on it with the 13 KIA names inscribed on it. It will be maintenance free, made out of cement or marble.
If you know someone who does this type of work and would like to donate the bench, please have them call me. Or if someone wants to donate the bench, please call me. We will pay for the shipping. This has been approved by the Museum.
My phone number is: 772-349-5464. Or make checks out to me with a memo Memorial Bench.
This will be a welcome addition to our Memorial.
As of this date, the boat has been completely repainted and the rust removed. New flag and new solar lights will be installed to show off the boat teeth. Watch the web site for examples of benches.
In brotherhood, Jim Meehan Pres.
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12 Feb 2019
Jeff Warner and Jeff Beene
These are the men working on the memorial boat guiding the Boy Scouts in Painting the boat. Troop 249 Corel Springs Fl.
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Effective Immediately
Larry is now retired from being an official of
IUWG-1 Veterans Organization.
Big Jim and Dan Anthony are now in charge.
Big Jim was re-elected at the last reunion as President.
Big Jim has assumed the duties of President once again and Dan VP Membership.
Big Jim will continue to be in charge of the memorial LCPL and Larry will continue to maintain the website.
Email: Jim Meehan: bigslimjim@gmail.com
New membership request, dues and donations should be sent to:
Dan Anthony
5734 Drake Rd., Piqua, OH 45375, Email: taxmantroy@yahoo.com, 937-901-7982
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(13 January 2019) From Big Jim:
To all IUWG-1 Vets and related units:
Go to your Dr. or VA provider and ask to be checked for PSA levels, UTI infections, heart problems, nuropathy in hands, feet, arms and legs. These are all caused by Agent Orange. You may not think you have been exposed, but you were. It was in the water you drank and showers in, the dirt and dust you were covered with and the waters you patrolled in. We have many members that have come down with the above problemss. If you came to any of the reunions, you can talk to the men who have had these problems and have been treated. Do not think that you are just getting old. You have been exposed and need to be treated. Go online and find out about these Agent Orange related problems. You may be surprosed in what you find. You can caontact me at 772-287-4361 for more information.
In Brotherhood,
Big Jim Meehan
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Update from Big Jim: (18Jun18)
Repairs to the boat have been made, however weather, wind, sand and sun play havok on the boat. Donations are always welcome and needed for the upkeep.
I don't mind doing the work and/or geting someone to help me, but I need donations to make it all work. Funds are down in the maintenance fund.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.
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New signs for the Memoral boat
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From Big Jim:
Work done on the patrol boat Super Bowl Sunday
Installed 2 Antenna’s replaces aft 50 Cal Machine Gun, repaired forward machine gun, cabled down both guns so they can’t be stolen or broken. ( I Hope). Installed two new solar lights, painted both guns and sounding area. Still have to install the new life rings and chip and paint in some areas and install new signs.
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VA study shows parasite from Vietnam may be killing vets.
https://www.newsday.com/amp/long-island/vietnam-vets-parasite-cancer-1.15105520
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