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Elaine Holden Deeley
August 9, 2010
Thanks for you condolence. Yes, Skip will be remembered by many people. I
know I was lucky to have had him for a brother. I miss his weekly phone
calls and our long political talks. He loved coming to California, he had
several friends who lived here. I am sorry I never met any of his
California Friends, but Skip always was very secretive about mixing friends
and family. I didn't go to Virginia Beach for the funeral. However, I did
make arrangements to have a very private service on board the USS Midway.
Several years ago this aircraft carrier was decommissioned and made into a
Museum now docked in San Diego. Since Skip had severed on board this
carrier on a World Cruise during his early Navy Career. I was able to have
a special private good-by from the flight deck. My family, gathered early
on August 1 for our special send off. We had loaded an iPod with "Anchors
Aweigh", "The Navy Hymn", and "Taps". We pulled all the petals off the
roses, from our garden, put them in a basket. We played the music as we
tossed the petals from the bow of the carrier. Fred read his obit and we
shared our favorite stories. Then we all went to Breakfast at a restaurant
where Skip had eaten. I feel Skip would have approved of our very special
memorial.
Elaine Holden Deeley
GENE CLEMENS
July 29, 2010
Just heard today of Skip's passing. He was my Maintenance control officer when I was the Maintenance officer of Red Rippers in the early 60's. With out a doubt one of the most dedicated and sincere people I worked with in my 32 years of Naval Service. Thanks for the memories....Skip...Gene Clemens Atlantic Beach FL
Misty Kersenbrock
July 19, 2010
You will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours
Richard Fraley
July 17, 2010
Many Memories Harry,of our Red Ripper days. Rest in peace old friend.
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