Captain Richard Noel Charles USN (Ret.)

I was a BM2 at the time, in La Madd, in charge of Boat Division. One day my crew was putting Capt Charles' Gig in the water...something went wrong while it was being lifted and the Gig crashed on the boat deck of Orion. Big noise, big damage. Capt came out on the deck, saw what happened. Cool, calm and collected he came to me and asked: "Petty officer Manes, you got another boat for me?" I said, "yessir, I've got an OMB". He said "put that in the water" and just as calm, he walked away....

I served with Dick when I was the UK Exchange Officer in SubDevRon12 in 1977-1979. He was patient, considerate and understanding towards "the Brit" - delightful to work with and a great companion when ashore. He and Janice have remained friends ever since, and it was a pleasure to be able to entertain them when they visited England. I wish I could have been present at his funeral to bid farewell to a fine officer and gentleman.
My sincere condolences to all the family.
Anthony St.John...

Rest in Peace Captain. I was always amazed at the time you spent and general conversations that we had on the Orions Bridge, and the fact you stood the Bridge with us at Sea and Anchor in Split during the Bora Bora. My Condolences to Entire Charles Family. Jim Burford

Capt Charles was an officer, a gentleman and one of the most outstanding individuals I've had the honor of knowing. The man was the finest officer I served under.

To Dicks family Inhad the pleasure and honor to work with Dick at PECo Nuclear he was a leader and a true gentlemen

On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (USSVI), I offer our sincere condolences on Richard's passing. You and your loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers. We are forever grateful for Richard's service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service. To our Brother of the Phin we say, Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country.

"Now may the Lord of peace Himself...