GERALD W. DUNNE

I had the privilege of serving under the Captain on the USS Davis. He was a model Naval officer, and a credit to the last NG tradition of Greyhound skippers.

Captain Dunne was very professional and very fair - and that, in my opinion, is the highest praise any naval officer can aspire to.

I just recently learned of Capt. Dunne's passing from the USS Davis newsletter. Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. My husband (NCC Floyd Jones) served with him and greatly respected him, and I remember him well from my time as Davis ombudsman. May your memories of him sustain you as you cope with your loss.

Captain Dunne was my second C.O. on board USS Davis. He was strictly "by the book", but unlike some C.Os, the book applied both ways. In my case, when he felt that I had not been treated correctly by my junior officer detailer, he absolutely went to the mat for me (formal Flag Officer review, complaint to the Naval Inspector General)to insure I got a fair shake - and he succeeded. I was extremely lucky during my time on active duty. All of my bosses were terrific. Captain Dunne was one of...

Sue & Family: Joyce and I send our sincere condolences to you, your daughters, their spouses and families. It's hard to believe that our fond memories of Jerry extend beyond a half century. Key among the memories are his devotion to his family, love of the Navy, an ever present, dry sense of humor, an extensive list of close friends and associates and a wonderful, loyal classmate. Rest your oars, sailor, rest in peace.

He was my first sea going CO. Rest in peace captain.

as many of us sailors who had the honor to call him Captain... we are better men to have known him... fair wi ds and followi t seas..... GQ

"Fair Winds and Following Seas" Shipmate. Our 74 have welcomed you home. Your family is in our prayers.

Roy "Pete" Peters
Director Survivor Relations
USS Frank E. Evans (DD-754)