Michael ELSON

Dear Elson Family;

I am the 2nd Mate aboard the M/V H. Lee White. I just wanted to say, on behalf of the crew and myself, that many of us have fond memories of Captain Elson - and we have missed him since he left us for retirement.

He was a good man, a good Captain - and more importantly to "us"... A great shipmate!

I have no doubt Captain Elson's family will miss him deeply - Please take comfort in the FACT that he is with our Father, waiting for the rest of...

To You and Yours--Our deepest sympathy during this difficult time. Brad and Lynne Thome (Joe's youngest daughter and her husband)