Charlottesville, Virginia
KEARNS Retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral William A., Jr., died on the 4th of April 2010 in Charlottes-ville, VA. He was 77. A native of Ridgewood, NJ, Rear Adm. Kearns was the son of William A. and Myra Palmer Kearns.Rear Adm. Kearns was a graduate of New...
Read MoreI have purchased an auction-box lot here in Texas, 2022, in it is a pewter tankard engraved to RADM W.A.Kearns Jr, USN Would like to return it to his family. Please contact me at [email protected], or at 405-206-9749.
barbara weller
June 02, 2022 | Other
Was an honor to serve under him on the USS Nassau. He will forever be a stong memory and guidance to me.My deepest condolences go out to you and your family.Capt.(ADM) Kearns was a fair,strong and devoted leader. Amen
Joseph Walker
January 01, 2011 | White Stone, VA
TO TAMMY AND FAMILY. I HADE THE PROUD DISTINCTION OF SERVING,ADMIRAL KEARNS AS BOATSWAIN ABOARD USNS CONTENDER
HE WAS THE FINEST OF MEN THE BEST OF COMMANDING OFFICERS.
GERALD DURHAM
November 28, 2010 | SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Tammy,
Capt. (ADM) Kearns guided and inspired me as a young JO on the Nassau. What a leader ! What a American ! and what a influance on my life he had. I treasure serving under him. Thank you for sharing him with us all.
Lee and Pam Sykes
Plank Owners
CDR. Retired
315 Leeds Dr.
Slidell La. 70461
PS I am one of the Lt's in picture of 1st SWO recipiants
October 13, 2010
Dear Mrs Kearns -
As a Plankowner, and a 21 year retiree - I pause to reflect on RADM Kearns and his service. As "my Captain" - he was the first CO i ever knew on an operational ship of the line and he impressed me with his pride and true professionalism. His command was a testament and an inspiration to make me want to continue a full career in the Navy.
To your family and to our fellow shipmates - to "Our Captain" - Fair Winds, and Following Seas.
May God...
Foley Hurt, ABH1 (ret)
June 27, 2010
Dear Tammy--My heart goes out to you...Bill was a wonderful man, served his country to the utmost and loved his wife and afmily with all his heart...May fair winds bring you home, Bill.--ann marie sullivan
Ann Marie Sullivan
May 18, 2010 | Brandon, FL
To Tammy and Family: I grieve for your loss. I had gone to school with Bill through Mt. Carmel Grammar School all the way through Glen Rock Junior High and then through Ridgewood High School. Unfortunately, I had not seen Bill for many years. However, the time we spent together in those early years
was always joyous and fun.
Bill was one of the most decent people I have ever known. God bless you and your entire family.
Dick Moran. 23 Livingston St, Rhinebeck, N.Y....
May 05, 2010
Tammy,
We were so very sorry to hear about Bill. He was such a good guy. When we think about the two of you it brings back great memories of being neighbors in Monterey and of all the goofy things we did. We did have a lot of fun, didn't we?! You and Bill G. were a dangerous combo but Bill K., being the level head in the group, at least tried to keep all of us in line. Such wonderful memories.
Please give our condolences to your children and grandchildren.
Bill & Dianne Greenhalgh
April 30, 2010 | Myrtle Beach, SC
We will miss you; Captain.
Fair Winds and Calm Seas to you;
Forever.
Erasmo T. (Rusty) Palapo, RM1(Ret)
April 30, 2010 | Mansfield, OH