With Much Appreciation to Jeff Hobrath at: NavyChief.com

WEBSITE AWARD PRESENTED AT THIS YEAR'S "2007 REUNION" IN LAS VEGAS

In Recognition and with Sincere Appreciation for your service..Gerold G. Ricks..webmaster for the,, Home For USS Robert L. Wilson DD/DDE 847 Association ..You have, through the website creation and dedication to this media, made possible a forum for shipmates and visitors to learn the history of our ship and the world in which we operated. We can not only renew friendships, but provide a living history of a very precious period in our lives. The presence of your welcoming website continues to be significant in increasing our membership. By your award-winning efforts, you have set the bar high for others to follow. BRAVO ZULU..September 2007

2005 CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION

Dear Gerold, On behalf of the entire membeship of the USS Robert L. Wilson DD/DDE 847 Association, I want to thank you for all the time and effort you put in to create a great website for us. At this year's reunion in Washington DC, I heard many comments from our shipmates in attendance about how they enjoy the pictues and information you included on the site. The increase in association membership and the reunion participation of many new and younger Wilson veterans can be attributed directly to the popularity of the website. Enclosed is a certificate of appreciation from the association for creating and maintaining the site. Bravo--Zulu, Gerold, and please keep up the good work. Sincerely, John E Scully, President