Paul Gavin

As a former shipmate of Paul aboard the USS Soley DD-707, I stood many engineroom watches with him while underway. Many years have passed since our time together aboard the Soley, but I have many memories of our times together and each talking about there lives before joining the Navy. I too served as Post Commander of our local VFW from 2003-2005 and I salute him for his continued service to the VFW organization. He was a great person to have served with in the Navy.

WHAT A FAITHFULL MAN AND VETERAN TO OUR CHAPTER VV15. PAUL MY SALUTE TO YOU MY DEAR FRIEND.

I will miss you dearly, our b s ing sitting in the courtyard and listening to music, the love you had for my dogs,( they were always happy to see you,

My memories of are of your Mom and Dad with John and Marcia Hess. We always had a great time and laughed so much. I remember your father from the American Legion near the airport.

Paul was my first VFW commander He and Patt did some terrific fundraisers after several Lakewood Fourth of July parades..... he had served on a Navy destroyer and was a proud member of the Tin Can Sailors who met on a regular basis in Cleveland He did so much for so many veterans .....he founded the Joint veterans honor guard of Cuyahoga county which is still in existence today. Great job PAUL You’ve done your duty here on earth Many of us veterans are thankful for all that you’ve done Rest...

Paul, you were the greatest! Thank you for our JOINT VETERANS HONOR GUARD. Nap in peace. Ernie Minichello

Thank you for your service to our country !

Thank you for your service Sir.