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Capt. Niles Russell Gooding Jr.

Amherst, Virginia

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Capt. Niles Russell Gooding JrAmherst - Captain Niles Russell Gooding, Jr., U.S. Navy (retired), 84, died on January 18, 2013 at Lynchburg General Hospital. Born on May 28, 1928 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, he was the son of Niles Russell Gooding, Sr. and Ida Charlotte Juselius Gooding. He was...

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Our condolences to the Gooding Family, (1/14/69 USS Enterprise)

Captain Gooding is only out of sight as long as we carry him in our hearts. I salute you for your service on our beloved USS Enterprise. Rest in peace knowing you did your all well.
Donald V. Harrison. V-4

I served under Commander Gooding with VA-145 aboard the Enterprise. He was a great officer and a friend during my time with him. Rest in peace Captain!

Tony Turner USS Enterprise 1969


Great Captain for VA-145 in 1969

Thanks, Whitey, for your friendship and for letting us contribute to the enjoyment of your retirement as we skied here, there, and everywhere.--Johnnie's Gang (Bob)

Skipper,
I know that when you arrived in Heaven, God was waiting for you with open arms saying "I am well pleased my good and faithful servant." I will miss you Sir.

For my Dad, will miss you everyday. You lived larger than life and we will miss your energy.