As always, a trip through my past. Had a shipmate that lived on the corner of Saratoga and Enterprise. BBQ, Pinchos & beers almost every wknd. White sands, crystal blue water, beautiful tropical island... Not to mention gorgeous women. Turning an 18 yr old loose on an island like that ruined me for good... But in a great way. Puerto Rico was and still is an amazing place to visit. Loved being stationed there. And have been back a few times since. Think I'm overdue for another visit. Keep up the great work Sammy. Thanks for the memories...
I took my mom to see where she and my father lived, the house where I lived when I was born in 1971, my father was in the Navy, he passed away in 2021, today is his birthday, it brought much joy for her to see where they lived. She watches your videos now religiously. Thank you
It's bittersweet to watch this. Born and raised in PR. Grandparents house just outside the middle gate. I think it was a great loss for the town of Ceiba when the base closed. I had to go patrol the coast when they were in the process due to some locals protesting. It's kind of sad also to see all that land and infrastructure go to waste. On another hand, the nature taking over what was lost looks beautiful. Thank you for the video.
Great memories: I was assigned to the USCG Loran A Station Cape San Juan, Fajardo, in Late November 1980. In January 1981, the Loaran Station shut down, becoming the USCG Light Station Cape San Juan. At the time, I was an E-2 and became part of a five-man lighthouse keeper. I was assigned housing at a six-house complex called the Coast Guard housing. I was the only E-2 in the base to have a 3-bedroom house. It was funny; the Navy sailors hated me for that. My oldest son was born at Roosy Hospital. Of all the duty stations in my eight years in the USCG, Roosy has a special place in my heart-señor, gracias pro las memorias. Stay safe.
Thank you for this video! My father was stationed there and we lived on that road. I sure wish I could see our house. As a kid I remember walking a ways to a near by pool where all the kids went to swim. I also rem the trail to take to the elementary school. We lost touch with our friends Erin and Heather Donavan. As kids this was an amazing place to live. We loved it. Wish I could ride with you around the area. That’s all we did when we lived there. Thank you again for sharing this with us.
@@spvideo68 I’ll be sure to look you up if I get a chance to travel there. I would enjoy riding there again. Do you know if the elementary school is still standing? I sure enjoyed days at the beech with our family and our navy family’s. I’m sure you enjoyed it to. Be safe out there. I’ll keep watching your videos and thank you for sharing.
Thank you. As a kid in the late 70’s there was a bike path near that corner where you could ride to the elementary school. We lived on the corner of Enterprise and Midway, right below the pool. Always enjoyed riding my bike down that hill. Would love to see you try and ride there.
Thanks, Sammy! I thought we'd be able to see the housing more. It's amazing how much has grown up in 20 years! We lived at 20 Ranger. Bet you can't even see that house now either. So sad...
Thanks for watching, yes the houses are preety covered but the roads are accessible on my mountain bike. Stay tuned since I will be covering all the roads in housing its just so extensive that I can only record one video each week. If I find #20 in Ranger I’ll try to get inside.
We used to live at 11 Wasp Circle which was the 1st right going up Saratoga. I guess that portion was also just renamed to all of it being Saratoga? It was the only house on base that had some sort of weird Santa Fe looking diamond pattern painted on the bricks by the front door. It wouldn't matter if you could see it from the roads anyway as it's been so overgrown with vegetation that it isn't even visible from satellite view. Thanks for posting the videos. 😎
Oh Sammy, I saw my house. I’m 60 years old now and I was in my mid 20 when I lived there. It’s the only house, the only place in my hole life that I was actually happy at. Thank you for showing us. I so miss it. ❤
Awe young lady, I am really glad you were able to spot your house in the video this is my main reason to do these videos. I am 55 so hang in there l’ll catch up soon! Thank so much for watching!
Thanks Sammy. Almost felt like moving through a graveyard, as quiet and peaceful as it was and thinking of all the families, their lives, and events that all were a part of everyday life. ❤
😊Thank you for the trip down memory lane. It's been quite emotional. I lived at 44 Saratoga Dr. In 1975-1978 where my mother passed away in my lap in front of the navel hospital in 75. You went down the road but I was on the right side on the curb winding up a lil ways before the intersection. Is the middle school still standing? Anyway thank you for what you do. Even though it feels as if we have been erased sort of but I appreciate you going where we can not. Thanks again my friend.
Thank you for watching, this is the main reason for me to record the videos since they bring back the memories of those fortunate enough to have lived and work at this awesome place. The middle school is still standing and there is a video of it on my channel.
Thanks for the videos. I've been looking for this a long time. I guess it's time to stop dreaming about a retirement home at Roosevelt Roads. As a child, my family lived at 18 Franklin Road from 1961-1965. One of my father's responsibilities was manager of the club out on the island but it looks like it's been rebuilt. I was in a swimming pool at the enlisted housing when my mom called to say JFK had been killed. From our house we had a great view of Viegues and the anchorage ships would use before the piers were constructed. Hopefully you will get some good video of the coast at the end of Franklin Rd, as this was my playground for four years. Fathers name was ABCM Robert High (deceased).
Hi my friend thanks for watching and thanks for the service renderd by your dad may he RIP. Wow that is a story for sure since those that lived that terrible moment in our history will never forget the place they were when it occurred just like 911 for me! I have a video that covers a little bit of the houses in Franklin but now I am taking them by sections. Also in the video where I tell my story there is a great view of the bay and that is in the end of Franklin.
I lived at 3 Anzio Ln. as well from about 89-91! It as such magical place! Everything about the base was from out of a storybook, and everyone who lived there knew it. I wish I could go back there.
Hi Sammy, this was really cool - I'm really excited to find your page - if you're doing requests for housing, I lived at 1 Essex Drive from 1998-2001 - my daughter was born at the Naval Hospital there, 24 years ago. enjoyed the final trip down Essex in your video, even though it looks very different! Such fun memories. If you're still able to do requests, could you check out 1 Essex? I'd be very appreciative! Thanks again for the trip down memory lane.
Such a shame that the PR gov't let things get like this. I had some entertaining times there. Can't wait to see video of the officers housing. We had a million dollar view.
I LIVED IN ROOSY ROADS FROM 1950 TO 1959 AND THE ORIGINAL OFFICERS, (MARRIED) QUARTERS BY THAT TIME WERE IN FRONT OF THE LATEST HOSPITAL IS AT. BY THAT TIME THE HOSPITAL WASN'T THERE. THE HOUSING AREA USED TO BE CALLED THE 18 HOUSES BECAUSE THERE WERE ONLY 18 HOUSES. THE SAME WAY THE HOUSING AREA FOR ENLISTED MARRIED MILITARY, RANKED LOWER THAN OFFICER, WERE CALLED THE 120 HOUSES.
@@antoniocenteno6176 Ok entrare a una proximamente. Yo grabe una en el video de Nimitz Dr. por si no lo haz visto. La Iglesia es la ue esta en la misma calle del Banco?
Thanks Sammy, the power of nature is amazing.
Sure is!
As always, a trip through my past. Had a shipmate that lived on the corner of Saratoga and Enterprise. BBQ, Pinchos & beers almost every wknd. White sands, crystal blue water, beautiful tropical island... Not to mention gorgeous women. Turning an 18 yr old loose on an island like that ruined me for good... But in a great way. Puerto Rico was and still is an amazing place to visit. Loved being stationed there. And have been back a few times since. Think I'm overdue for another visit. Keep up the great work Sammy. Thanks for the memories...
Thanks for watching, bringing back memories is the whole objective of my videos!
excelente trabajo Sammy.
Gracias!
I took my mom to see where she and my father lived, the house where I lived when I was born in 1971, my father was in the Navy, he passed away in 2021, today is his birthday, it brought much joy for her to see where they lived. She watches your videos now religiously. Thank you
Thank you for sharing and watching the videos. To your Mom special thanks as well!!
It's bittersweet to watch this. Born and raised in PR. Grandparents house just outside the middle gate. I think it was a great loss for the town of Ceiba when the base closed. I had to go patrol the coast when they were in the process due to some locals protesting. It's kind of sad also to see all that land and infrastructure go to waste. On another hand, the nature taking over what was lost looks beautiful. Thank you for the video.
Thank you for watching. Agree this was a huge lost for the east end of the Island.
Great memories: I was assigned to the USCG Loran A Station Cape San Juan, Fajardo, in Late November 1980. In January 1981, the Loaran Station shut down, becoming the USCG Light Station Cape San Juan. At the time, I was an E-2 and became part of a five-man lighthouse keeper. I was assigned housing at a six-house complex called the Coast Guard housing. I was the only E-2 in the base to have a 3-bedroom house. It was funny; the Navy sailors hated me for that. My oldest son was born at Roosy Hospital. Of all the duty stations in my eight years in the USCG, Roosy has a special place in my heart-señor, gracias pro las memorias. Stay safe.
Thanks for watching and shareing an awesome story.
I was there when I was 5 years old everything was so different and now it is unrecognizable by nature renewing itself
Yes it is almost all covered by nature.
Thank you for this video! My father was stationed there and we lived on that road. I sure wish I could see our house. As a kid I remember walking a ways to a near by pool where all the kids went to swim. I also rem the trail to take to the elementary school. We lost touch with our friends Erin and Heather Donavan. As kids this was an amazing place to live. We loved it. Wish I could ride with you around the area. That’s all we did when we lived there. Thank you again for sharing this with us.
Sure I am glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching. If you ever come to the Island again you are welcome to join me on a ride around.
@@spvideo68
I’ll be sure to look you up if I get a chance to travel there. I would enjoy riding there again. Do you know if the elementary school is still standing? I sure enjoyed days at the beech with our family and our navy family’s. I’m sure you enjoyed it to. Be safe out there. I’ll keep watching your videos and thank you for sharing.
Thank you. As a kid in the late 70’s there was a bike path near that corner where you could ride to the elementary school. We lived on the corner of Enterprise and Midway, right below the pool. Always enjoyed riding my bike down that hill. Would love to see you try and ride there.
Sure, thanks for watching. I will be covering the area soon so stay tuned to the channel
Thanks, Sammy! I thought we'd be able to see the housing more. It's amazing how much has grown up in 20 years! We lived at 20 Ranger. Bet you can't even see that house now either. So sad...
Thanks for watching, yes the houses are preety covered but the roads are accessible on my mountain bike. Stay tuned since I will be covering all the roads in housing its just so extensive that I can only record one video each week. If I find #20 in Ranger I’ll try to get inside.
@@spvideo68 That would be AWESOME!
We used to live at 11 Wasp Circle which was the 1st right going up Saratoga. I guess that portion was also just renamed to all of it being Saratoga? It was the only house on base that had some sort of weird Santa Fe looking diamond pattern painted on the bricks by the front door. It wouldn't matter if you could see it from the roads anyway as it's been so overgrown with vegetation that it isn't even visible from satellite view. Thanks for posting the videos. 😎
Yes they are overgrown for sure.
Oh Sammy, I saw my house. I’m 60 years old now and I was in my mid 20 when I lived there. It’s the only house, the only place in my hole life that I was actually happy at. Thank you for showing us. I so miss it. ❤
Awe young lady, I am really glad you were able to spot your house in the video this is my main reason to do these videos. I am 55 so hang in there l’ll catch up soon! Thank so much for watching!
Came here from the Content Creator group. This is awesome stuff.
Thanks for joining and hope to colaborate on your endevors as well.
Wow crazy amount of growth there. You rode right past my house. That first right you took off Saratoga was called Wasp Cir. when I lived there.
Great I am glad you were able to see your old home in Roosey. Thanks for watching.
was there too sgt giurd 1987-1989 so sad best time my mrines
Thank you for your service and for viewing my video!
😢 thanks your videos bring back so many memories of my childhood childhood
I spent 4 years at RR. I would love to see my school
I spent 4 years at RR. I would love to see my school 😮
All I can remember about our house is that it was on the top of the hill and had an ocean
view ❤ ❤❤
Ok, thank you for watching.
I lived on hornet drive as a kid in the mid 80’s. House on the corner of Yorktown circle and hornet drive
Cool!
59B Saratoga !! That’s where I have so many memories. Thank you Sammy!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.
Thanks Sammy. Almost felt like moving through a graveyard, as quiet and peaceful as it was and thinking of all the families, their lives, and events that all were a part of everyday life. ❤
Thanks again for watching, yes certainly it brings back so many memories. It is still quiet just in a different way 😢
I lived at 74 Saratoga 91ish-94ish, had the best mango tree and kumquat tree in the backyard between our house and the neighbors house…
Hi, thanks for watching. If the hurricanes didn’t take them down they must be still there.
😊Thank you for the trip down memory lane. It's been quite emotional. I lived at 44 Saratoga Dr. In 1975-1978 where my mother passed away in my lap in front of the navel hospital in 75. You went down the road but I was on the right side on the curb winding up a lil ways before the intersection. Is the middle school still standing? Anyway thank you for what you do. Even though it feels as if we have been erased sort of but I appreciate you going where we can not. Thanks again my friend.
Thank you for watching, this is the main reason for me to record the videos since they bring back the memories of those fortunate enough to have lived and work at this awesome place. The middle school is still standing and there is a video of it on my channel.
Thanks for the videos. I've been looking for this a long time. I guess it's time to stop dreaming about a retirement home at Roosevelt Roads. As a child, my family lived at 18 Franklin Road from 1961-1965. One of my father's responsibilities was manager of the club out on the island but it looks like it's been rebuilt. I was in a swimming pool at the enlisted housing when my mom called to say JFK had been killed. From our house we had a great view of Viegues and the anchorage ships would use before the piers were constructed. Hopefully you will get some good video of the coast at the end of Franklin Rd, as this was my playground for four years. Fathers name was ABCM Robert High (deceased).
Hi my friend thanks for watching and thanks for the service renderd by your dad may he RIP. Wow that is a story for sure since those that lived that terrible moment in our history will never forget the place they were when it occurred just like 911 for me! I have a video that covers a little bit of the houses in Franklin but now I am taking them by sections. Also in the video where I tell my story there is a great view of the bay and that is in the end of Franklin.
I chased a few balls down those hills. We lived up on top, 3 Anzio in the late 70's. Cut some grass in a few of those yards as well.
Cool stay tune for more videos of the housing area coming soon.
I lived at 3 Anzio Ln. as well from about 89-91! It as such magical place! Everything about the base was from out of a storybook, and everyone who lived there knew it. I wish I could go back there.
Hi Sammy, this was really cool - I'm really excited to find your page - if you're doing requests for housing, I lived at 1 Essex Drive from 1998-2001 - my daughter was born at the Naval Hospital there, 24 years ago. enjoyed the final trip down Essex in your video, even though it looks very different! Such fun memories. If you're still able to do requests, could you check out 1 Essex? I'd be very appreciative! Thanks again for the trip down memory lane.
Hi and thanks for watching, absolutely I will try to find #1 at Essex and make video.
Such a shame that the PR gov't let things get like this. I had some entertaining times there. Can't wait to see video of the officers housing. We had a million dollar view.
Thanks for watching, I’ll be covering those houses soon. There are a few already in one of my videos.
I LIVED IN ROOSY ROADS FROM 1950 TO 1959 AND THE ORIGINAL OFFICERS, (MARRIED) QUARTERS BY THAT TIME WERE IN FRONT OF THE LATEST HOSPITAL IS AT. BY THAT TIME THE HOSPITAL WASN'T THERE. THE HOUSING AREA USED TO BE CALLED THE 18 HOUSES BECAUSE THERE WERE ONLY 18 HOUSES. THE SAME WAY THE HOUSING AREA FOR ENLISTED MARRIED MILITARY, RANKED LOWER THAN OFFICER, WERE CALLED THE 120 HOUSES.
Have you ever gone inside one of the houses??
Yes I have, stay tuned for more housing videos coming soon where I enter one of the houses. Subscribe if you haven’t so you don’t miss none.
@@spvideo68 awesome! I lived on 01 Anzio Ln... We were the last to ever live in that house! 😢
@@IvetteLovellWhen did you grow up on Anzio Ln? I was there from 89-91 as a kid. I lived at 3 Anzio.
Where THe houses i just see a road, i live un 34 Whasp circle in Lexington also 1976
Thanks for watching, yes they are mostly covered by nature!
Haz porfavor un vídeo de las casa actualmente por dentro y de la iglesia cercana al mariposa chalet
@@antoniocenteno6176 Ok entrare a una proximamente. Yo grabe una en el video de Nimitz Dr. por si no lo haz visto. La Iglesia es la ue esta en la misma calle del Banco?
@@spvideo68 saludos Sammy existen dos iglesias la que hago mención es después del otro gate luego del campo golf,