Just received an e-mail that Master Chief John Luko has passed away of a heart attack on 3 Nov. 2012.  I thought a lot of old shipmates would like to know.

Dan Fugate
GMCM USN Ret.

Sad to hear,,served with him on Cochrane,,, Best to his family,,,


Mike Drewery
FCC(SW)  RET USN

Sad news. I thought of John often, wondering what ever happened to him, and some of my other shipmates. Worked with him in Mount 51.  Bob Kilp

John was a great shipmate, a little eccentric but that is to be expected from some who grows up in northern Minnesota (I know as I grew up in southern Minnesota).  He could always be counted on in any situation on-board or on the beach.  He will be missed by all who knew him.

Dave Melges, LCDR USN retired

This is sad news.  I remember John well from our deployment to Southeast Asia in 1972-3. He was a hard working, smart second class petty officer at the time.  As G division officer, I counted on him, along with the full Gunnery team to be the best there could be.  And they always were. 

Fair Winds and Following Seas John.  Peace be with you.

Jon Abeles
CAPT USNR (Retired)