Velma C. Brooke

Velma Brooke was a special lady. Travel with her and her son. Fred, on a cruise aboard the Empress of the North was made more enjoyable because of their joy of life. To learn that this little lady was a BIG Marine was a surprise to us all seated at our table for eight. A big thrill was when our table group was asked to dine at the Captain's table and my husband played the Marine's Hymn outside the dining room before dinner began. We were so happy to have known her and to have given her...

To Velma's family - it certainly has been my pleasure to know and visit with your mother over the past few years - and to know all of you - my deepest sympathy to all of you - she was quite a lady. My love to you dear lady and to your family.

Eileen LuKanic