Mary J. Nielubowicz

RADM "Neil" had her congratulatory "wetting down" party at the Officer's Club at the Naval Hospital, Portsmouth VA when I was a young LTJG. I recall her comparing her career to others equally qualified for flag rank. If I recall the story correctly she indicated that her entrance into the Nurse Corps was delayed because of dental work that needed to be completed before she could report to active duty. She jokingly said that her promotion "window of opportunity" that made her a candidate...

RADM Niel was a great lady and terrific senior officer. She was always warm and welcoming even under the pressures of her jobs at BUMED. Rank never changed this warm and caring person.

Admiral 'Neil was a dynamic leader, role model and friend. I was honored to have her speak at my retirement. A vivid memory was seeing her partake in all the activities on the Nurse Corps cruise to Alaska.

Admiral "Niel" was my first DNS as a junior nurse. She always had time for advice or a kind word. That never changed every time I met her through my career. She has left a lasting influence on innumberable nurses and military officers.

Truly a human angel in the Navy Nurse Corps. Many Thanks

In my life Adm. Niel was the beacon for seeking paths to an enriched Nurse Corps Reserve Career. Her welcoming and encouranging manner created the path on which I proudly served. Thank you.

I was active duty from 68-70 remaining in the Navy Reserves until 96. I did not know the Admiral personally but am aware of many who admired her. She was a pathfinder for the Navy Nurse Corps. My condolences to her family and those who loved her.

Adm. Neil was such a wonderful person. She was so caring for all of us. Those of us who were Reservists were especially blessed to have her as one of our most staunch proponents. I will miss her welcoming smile as well as the opportunity to give her a big hug and receive a bigger one back from her. Our loss is heaven's gain.

Admiral Niel was one of my favorite chief nurses. She was always so friendly and gave special guidance to her junior officers. We all loved her at Portsmouth and were oh so proud when she was selected for Admiral. She will trully be missed at all of the upcoming Nurse Corps functions but I am sure she will be there in spirit.