Reidar Herlof Olsen

Sent you a photo of my father Sverre as young boy. Best regards Irene

When I was a little girl, 5 or 6 years old, my father took William and I out in a rowboat to teach us how to row. Teaching me was secondary as this was " for boys". Or... maybe my father knew just how to challenge me. Because after 50 years I have yet to meet anyone better at rowing than myself......excepting of course for him. Thanks for the lesson.

Please accept my deepest condolences for the loss of your Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother and real life hero. There are no words which will erase the pain and the loss which you are suffering. I hope that it is of some small comfort that so many other people whose lives have been touched by Reidar Olsen are sharing the loss which you are feeling so personally. Know that Captain Olsen’s achievements and memory will live on in the hearts of those he has touched. In the words of the...

We will not see his kind again. Rest in peace.

I am thinking of your family during this very difficult time. Although I never had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Olsen, it is obvious from reading his obituary and knowing how Ingrid feels about her family that he was a very honorable and loving man. I am so very sorry for your immeasurable loss.
Lynn