Gig Harbor, Washington
Captain Paul Luther Holmes, USN, retired Went home to the Lord on Jan. 29, 2014, and was reunited with his beloved wife, Ardis Ann. He was born March 7, 1919 in Rock Island, IL to the Rev. Bernt Gunnar and Amanda Holmes - his father was a Lutheran pastor who served parishes in the Midwest. Paul...
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How I cherish our brief but deep friendship.
The story that typifies the man you were was about your discovering a surfaced German submarine in the Mediterranean during WWII.
Rather than sinking it, you realized that these men, like yourself, were serving their country.
You radioed a nearby British vessel to rescue them.
Rest in peace, Captain.
Larry Baker
February 08, 2014 | Gig Harbor, WA
We will miss you dearly Uncle Paul! My thoughts and prayers to my cousins, Mary Ann, David and Jothi. Please know Mom, my sister and I are here for you. Mindy
Mindy, Kris and Diane G
February 06, 2014 | MN
I will miss your cards and phone calls. You were such a special man. You always had kind words to say. I know I have been blessed to know you.
Ann Martin
February 06, 2014 | Gig Harbor, WA
Capt. Homes, you were a wonderful person. I am blessed to have known you. Thank you for all you have done for our Country.
Jaci Powers
February 05, 2014
dean larocque
February 05, 2014 | Gig Harbor, WA
Dr.Holmes was the nicest man I've ever met in my 28 years of life. I was his maitenance man but most of all he was a good friend. He treated me with respect and cared for my well being. I can't say enough about Dr.Holmes he inspired me to become a better person just by the way he treated everyone around him with such respect it didn't matter who it was from garbage man to family he loved everyone. I miss u Dr Holmes and I know your happy being back with your wife and sister. Mary Ann if you...
dean larocque
February 05, 2014 | Gig Harbor
Thank you for your service Capt. Holmes it is truly appreciated.
Lynn Marquardt
February 05, 2014 | WA