Comments on: A Daring Night Rescue in North Vietnam

By: John DiMasso

John DiMasso — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 01:47:48 +0000

In reply to Tom Connelly. I was in HS 7,aboard the Saratoga, on that cruise. I remember the day that Commander Earnest died, on the launch and our aircrew, pulled a seriously Lt. Cdr. Jackson out of the water. I'm glad you survived and had a great career.

By: COL Bill Glasser

COL Bill Glasser — Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:52:20 +0000

In reply to James R. Lloyd. God Bless you all. Gold Wings of heroes.

By: James R. Lloyd

James R. Lloyd — Sat, 21 Sep 2024 16:19:31 +0000

I have had the privilege of living 52 years (and counting) since being rescued Aug. 6th 1972 thanks to Grady and countless other Navy aircrews who risked their futures to help secure mine.. I have been proud to call Grady my friend over the years since. I will be forever grateful to all who were there for me when I really needed it!!

– JIM LLOYD (“ZEKE”), FORMER VA 105 GUNSLINGER-

By: Gale B. Crawford

Gale B. Crawford — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 18:35:41 +0000

A child is looking to write a letter to Admiral Grady Lee Jackson. His last known address to this family is 923 Ugugu Dr., Brevard NC 28712. He moved from here in the early2019’s. Do you have a current address? 828 226-3494

By: Jim Griffin, Commander (USN-Ret)

Jim Griffin, Commander (USN-Ret) — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 13:05:38 +0000

Admiral Jackson was one of the finest officers with whom I have ever served, but more importantly, he was a true Christian who lived his faith. I served with then-Commander Grady Jackson during my first tour in EA-6Bs as an Electronic Warfare Officer with VAQ 134, when Commander Jackson was just taking over as CO. Later, I had the honor and pleasure of serving on his staff in the Pentagon. I do not know any other officer whom I have respected more.

By: Michael Shepherd

Michael Shepherd — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 00:05:31 +0000

In reply to Nick Nevels, AEC USNR (Ret). I served in Big Mother (HC-7) from May of 1970 until June 1973. The two crewmen on the Jim Lloyd Rescue were Stretch Ankney and Matt Szymansky. Stretch is the crewman that threw Lloyd into the Helo. No small task of you have seen Jim Lloyd. HC-7 was continuously on Yankey Station for over 7 years. Rotating Pilots & Crewmen. Had I not rotated back to Cubi I would have been on that rescue with Matt. However, we hooked back up and got three under fire rescues in November 1972. Sadly both Stretch and Matt have since died. Michael Shepherd.

By: Zip Trower, CAPT (USNR-Ret)

Zip Trower, CAPT (USNR-Ret) — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 15:04:14 +0000

I will add to the above comments. As a squadron commanding officer, then Commander Jackson was a superb leader. His aviation skills were honed by combat experience and his leadership style was respected by all who served under him. He cared deeply for the men he served with, and was a model for professionalism in every person no matter what their warfare specialty. Hand Salute Admiral Jackson.

By: Zeke Zardeskas CAPT (USN, Ret.)

Zeke Zardeskas CAPT (USN, Ret.) — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 20:30:34 +0000

One of the finest gentleman and naval officers I have ever encounted. We first met when he was a LTJG and I was an ENS. He was my EW instructor, which eventually became my life. When he was CO of VAQ-134, I was his Maintenance Dept Head.

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By: Jon Schiff

Jon Schiff — Sat, 12 Mar 2022 01:31:53 +0000

I knew Adm. Jackson on the USS Saratoga while on a med cruise and before the ship deployed to Yankee Station. We played basketball together and he arranged for me to fly off the boat in the A-6 (right seat). What a great man and cosumate warrior.
Dr/Col Jon E Schiff, USAR, ret