Membership

Legacy Gifts

In the late Summer of 2008, a new trend began for the Association. Shipmates, already lifetime members, started to send in additional funds to help the ongoing needs of the Association. They understand that the Canopus is on a new mission: keeping the memory of the ship alive in the coming years and decades.

This web page will recognize their contribution and upholding of our ship's motto: "Ready to Serve, Ready for Service"

On July 14, 2008, Tim Beaver gave $100 to the Association. Tim was a Machinist Mate 2nd class in Repair Department Shops 38C & 56B from 1974-1975.

You can read the letter that accompanied his check here:

Lee and Kelly Barratt gave $100 to the Association on August 18, 2008. Kelly was a Lieutenant in the Supply S-7 from 1983-1985 and was the ADP Officer.

Lee has done so much on and for the Canopus that he has his own web page:

You can read his letter here:

Lee and Kelly are also Plank Owners of the USS Canopus Model.

Unbelieveable, Jim Hulse gave $1,000 to the Association on September 16, 2008. Jim was a Boatswain's Mate striker in Deck Department 3rd Division Small Boats from 1974-1976.

Jim at the 2008 reunion dinner.

At the 2008 reunion, Jim also became a Plank Owner of the USS Canopus Model.

Here are some photos of Jim's CANOPUS-ized car: