THANK YOU ALL!!
It has been a PLEASURE for Mary Lou and I and we are gratified
by your support, enthusiasm and
cooperation. We could not have had more fun, and just seeing everyone enjoying
the
experiences of the past 5 days was very emotional for me, and others. Let's do
it again in 2 years.
Please provide your continued support to Charlie Rhoads as he commences his
planning cycle for our next reunion in Charleston Oct. 2009. I'm sure he'll do a
great job for you, or die trying.
We had five attendees make an unannounced last minute appearance and still we
were able to include them in our programs. Everyone seemed to enjoy their
activities and the feedback was ultra- positive. Either that, or you are afraid
to tell me otherwise...JUST KIDDING.
I'm humbled by the accolades being heaped on me, BUT the successes we all
experienced last week were due in large measure to the efforts and vision of
GROTON BASE led by John Carcioppolo, their planning committee, their home-grown
logistic support from Submarine Base staff, as well as the CO's and crews of the
boats you visited. THEY deserve a large measure of your praise, I just drove the
limo to the party and tried to keep you happy during the down-time. Drop the
following people a note of thanks and tell "them" of the great experiences you
had!!!
John Carciappolo, Groton Base Commander - commander@subvetsgroton.org
John & Lynn Wynn (Application services/badges/logistics) - JOHNISonarman@cs.com
Karen Cudzilo SUB FORCE MUSEUM STORE (lanyards/pins) - museumstore@tvcconnect.net
For the record...WE HAD 99 SHIPMATES AND GUESTS
attend the festivities.
We slept well last night. The best I've slept in years.
On a more somber theme, "Fred" MONROY'S Care Package is on the way and should
arrive on Wednesday. I'm sure he and his family will appreciate the thoughtful
expressions or care and concern. He deserves it.
He really was a Shipmate.
Regards,
Paul