U.S. Navy Memorial Site: Notable Deaths & Obituaries

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The official mission of the United States Navy is to maintain, train and equip combat-ready Naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression and maintaining freedom of the seas. But anyone who has ever served in the Navy knows that their work goes far beyond any official mission statement. This memorial site was created to honor the courageous men and women of the U.S. Navy who have stood united and served their country.

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George Phillips

U.S. Navy Memorial: Remembering the life, death and legacy of George Phillips

Phillips , George George Edward Phillips of Rockford, MI passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at the age of 79 years. George was born to George Sr. and Blanche (Clark) Phillips in Grand Rapids, MI on September 20, 1938. He grew up in Grand Rapids and upon graduation from Union High School in 1956, he enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served for 7 years. George met the love of his life, Maureen (Patterson), at the young age of 14 while on vacation at Glen Lake. They were married...