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Some sad news
12 December 2021, 03:43
spey casterSome sad news
Admiral,
Thanks for your leadership and dedication to our profession.
You were an inspiration to live a passionate sporting life for us all.
Rest in peace. God bless your family.
12 December 2021, 12:33
NakihunterSo sad to hear this mews. I corresponded with him a bit and really enjoyed his sharing of DR knowledge.
A fine gentleman.
I trust you are at peace in the great Hunting grounds Sir.
"When the wind stops....start rowing. When the wind starts, get the sail up quick."
12 December 2021, 21:43
Todd WilliamsVery saddened to hear of Admiral Dave's passing. I always enjoyed speaking with him and sharing a scotch or 2 at the shows. RIP shipmate.
13 December 2021, 00:33
WesheltonjMy condolences to you and his family.
13 December 2021, 01:52
drongoRest In Peace, brother.
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14 December 2021, 15:47
reddy375RIP Sir, He was a regular here.
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14 December 2021, 20:35
jorgeI was just informed of his passing, so I felt compelled to comment on a great fellow Naval Officer and hunter. I always enjoyed sharing an "under the table" cocktail with him at DSC.
Home is the Sailor, home from the sea and the hunter, home from the hill.
j
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16 December 2021, 21:01
dogcatWow. Great guy. Bought several guns from him.
Top notch. Perfect gentleman. We should all be like him - no drama, just a solid person.
20 December 2021, 00:32
Double BCVery sad news.
20 December 2021, 08:11
Charlie64.
Enjoyed his posts on AR and exchanged one or two PMs over the times. One of the good guys on AR.
Condolences to his family. RIP.
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"Up the ladders and down the snakes!"
20 December 2021, 08:47
cal pappasWonderful gent. I enjoyed my communications with him. He will be missed by all.
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25 December 2021, 07:55
DLSJust saw this sad news. He seemed like a genuinely great fellow. RIP
27 December 2021, 20:05
AnotherAZWriterVery sad news. I corresponded with him a bit and bought a 45 and later on a NF scope. The "74" in his name was, I believe, the year he graduated from the Naval Academy, AKA "Canoe U."
27 December 2021, 20:11
AnotherAZWriterquote:
Originally posted by Fjold:
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Originally posted by TWL:
Visited with him a few times at the shows. Always the Gentleman.
Think about what it takes to become the C/O of a nuclear submarine. Not only does one have to do the work and gain the technical knowledge to be considered, but then he has to out perform the competition and ultimately be selected.
And then...to be skilled enough to move on to Flag Rank?
What an extraordinary accomplishment. RIP, Sir.
We used to talk about the old days on the boats. A true gentleman who treated an old first class as an equal.
I often say no matter their rank, nuclear sub sailors, whether they served on boomers or attacks, are the most impressive service members outside of Delta Force that I have ever met.
When we take off the uniform, we are all equal.
06 January 2022, 03:42
drennIn the early 70's I served with a Lt Jg with the sme name. I wonder if the Admiral served on attack boats, specifically USS Sea Devil? ('73 to '75 ish)
Watch yer 6!
Dave Renn
06 January 2022, 05:15
Beretta682Equote:
Originally posted by drenn:
In the early 70's I served with a Lt Jg with the sme name. I wonder if the Admiral served on attack boats, specifically USS Sea Devil? ('73 to '75 ish)
Watch yer 6!
Dave Renn
He spent his whole submarine career on attack submarines other than a year on USS Ulysses S. Grant.
Not sure he was on USS Sea Devil but he was on USS Parche. He never said anything about what he did on the USS Parche as a lot of it is still highly classified.
Mike