Cole (DDG 67) - Naval Cruise Book

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ITSN Timothy L. Gauna 1 Timothy Lee Gauna was born on Novem- ber 12, 1978 in Dal- las, Texas to Sarah Gauna. Timothy was the oldest of five chil- dren. He had two brothers, Albert and Daniel, and two sis- ters, Francis and Rosalinda. He attend- ed Ennis High School in Ennis, Texas and graduated in 1997. During high school Timothy played baseball, bas- ketball, and even tried to play football. l November 12, 1978 - October 12, 2000 loved children. Timo- Texas. He loved the thy enjoyed sketching Texas Longhorns. flowers, buildings, He also wanted to and landscapes. Tim- play pro baseball for othy enrolled into the the Rangers. Timo- Delayed Entry Pro- thy's dreams would gram on October 12, never be fulfilled 1998. He attended because, at the age Basic Training in of 21, his life was cut Great Lakes, Illinois short by two suicide on February 19, bombers who 1999. Timothy was attacked his ship on trying to better his October 12, 2000. life by joining the Timothy's younger Navy. He hoped to brother, Albert, is fol- be the first in his lowing in his foot- family to attend col- steps by leaving for lege. He had dreams Basic Training on of finishing his four June 29, 2001. Tim- Timothy loved any- years in the Navy Qthy Once Said the thing that had to do A and then attending Navy had taught him with sports. He also ' ' 0011999 U1 AUSUH, teamwork, responsi- 1 l bility, and attention to detail. His uncle, James Gauna, thought the Navy ha, also taught Timothy ' more respect for his 'I elders and that it hadls strengthened his fai1 in God. ITSN Gaun was posthumously 1 awarded the Purple Heart by the Presi- dent of the United , States. Seaman Gauna is survived bi his mother, Sarah, . his four siblings, 1 Albert, Daniel, Frat ..f cis, and Rosalindaf along with other til- ily members and friends.

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llMSSN Lakeina M. Francis June 7, 1981 - October 12, 2000 Lakeina Monique Francis was born on June 7, 1981 to Ronald and Sarah Francis. Lakeina graduated from Eastern Wayne High School in Goldsboro, North Carolina in 1999. Lakeina joined the Navy immediately after high school, following in her father's footsteps. He had retired from the Navy. She attended Basic Training in Great Lakes, Illinois. She then went to Mess Management Specialist school. Upon completing school, Lakeina received orders to her first ship, USS COLE. By joing the Navy, Lakeina had hoped to continue her education. She also had dreams of going into law enforcement, possibly even investigative work. On October 12, 2000, nine days after she reported aboard, Seaman Francis was in the galley preparing for lunch when a ter- rorist bomb took her life and her dreams. She was 19. MSSN Francis was posthu- mously awarded the Purple Heart by the President of the United States. Lakeina was focused, fun-loving, and enthusiastic about the Navy. Seaman Francis is survived by her parents, Ronald and Sarah, and many other family members and friends.

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February 14 1978 October 12 2000 5H7'ZtY1'4'f 'Q F'?? f2 'i-'X' T ,1'1f71' U ' i ' SIVISN Cherone L. Gunn Cherone Louls Gunn was bom on February 14 1978 rn Portsmouth VIYQIHIB to Louge and Mona Gunn Cherone had three brothers Anton Jamal and Jason Cherone was the second son 1n a house of four boys Cherone attended Kempsvllle Hlgh School where he played Junlor Varslty and school Cherone volumteered 1n the school s offlce He was also lnvolved tn the Hotel Motel Operahons program whlch enabled h1m to work at the Hol rday Inn EXQCUUVG Center for approx1mately two years Cherone graduated hlgh school 1n 1997 l1'1 January 2000 he enllsted 111 the Navy and attended Baslc Tra1n1ng rn Great Lakes lll1I101S In May 2000 Cherone recelved orders to USS COLE whlch allowed l'l11'Y1lIO be rn the same area as h1s fam1ly On board COLE Slgnalman Seaman Apprentlce Gtmn was asslgned to NN D1v1 sron Followlng rn h1s father s footsteps Cherone s flrst goal was to serve h1s country He enjoyed berng rn the m1l1tary He had hoped that h1s expen ence 1n the mllllafy would help h1m ach1eve the goal of becom 1ng a law enforcement othcer Thrs goal would never be real 1zed due to Seaman Apprentlce Gtmn s Lmtlmely death on Octo 1SlbOlTlb11 lQ of USS COLE He was 22 Seaman Apprennce Gunn was posthumously award ed the rank of Slgnalman Sea man SMSN Gunn was also awarded the Purple Heart by the Presldent of the Unlted States Cherone s fam1ly and fnends w1ll mrss h1s wonderful sm1le and charmlng ways Sea man Gunn IS survlved by h1s parents Louge and Mona h1s brothers Anton Jamal and Jason h1s f1a1'lC26 Lora Llddell and numerous other faffllly members and fnends l . an 'gi ' 'Q . . l 7 - l 9 I 1 1 Varsity Football. While in ber 12, 2000 during the terror-