Cascade (AD 16) - Naval Cruise Book

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9 13 0 Z my i9 WELCOME RACK FROM AN ARDUOUS MED TOUR X REPORTS ALL INDICATE YOU HAVE MAINTAINED THE OUTSTANDING REPUTATION OF DESLANT TENDERS 116 ASA CA M- - « 124 PRECEDENCE RQUTINE- RtLtAsEb 6V USS CASCADE Home Comings are always wonderful occasions, ours was no exception. As we approached State Pier in Fall River, we could see the hundreds of people on the pier, awaiting our arrival. The strains of Ghost Riders played by the DesLant band could also be heard. It was a fine tribute to the CASCADE, for while we were with the Sixth Fleet we were affectionately known as The Galloping Ghost of the Sardinian Coast . Soon the mooring lines were made fast and the gangway rigged. Before we knew it we were swamped by our families coming aboard. Husbands were again home with their wives; sons reunited with their mothers, and fathers with their families. Warm hugs and affectionate embraces were wit- nessed everywhere. It was then we knew that we were HOME! DESLANT BAND IT ' S BEEN A LONG TIME

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v rhaplain s - Vlt CHAPLAIN NOAH L. McDOWELL A WORD FROM THE CHAPLAIN It has certainly been a privilege for me to have been a member of the crew of the CASCADE on this Med cruise I have enjoyed my part as your pastor and as the tour coordinator. As coordinator of Divine Services it has been an enriching experience to meet and work with the other chaplains of the Sixth Fleet It is always a privilege to meet and work with the local pastors of the different countries which we have visited I am again reminded that true christian charity knows no bounds. In spite of the language barrier I am again convinced that the love of the Master knows no barriers This is evident all over the world whether in the Med or in the Orient. It has also been a joy to see the well known response of our men to human need. At every opportunity where ever our men have visited they have consistantly shown the true spirit of the well known American generosity. This has been evident both in our giving to those in need and in our response to their hospitality. It is cer- tainly with a great deal of satisfaction that I recall these high moments in our Med Cruise of 1956 aboard the U.S.S. CAS- CADE. SERVICES IN THE WALDESIAN CHURCH CATHOLIC HOLY COMMUNION