Johnnie Wayne Foster

Susan, I am so sorry for your loss. Alysha, I know how much he meant to you as well. Hugs to all of you, sorry I am just hearing about it now.

Ethel,

I was so sorry to hear about Johnnie's passing. I think of you often especially the many times you saved me from myself. Bill, you and I made a great team. I ampraying for you and your family. May God bless you always. Lavinia

As Chaplain of the U.S. Submarine Veterans of North Carolina, I extend condolences to Johnnie's Family. I assure Family members that his oar is at rest. Chaplain Bill, Tarheel Base, USSVI.

To the Foster Family,

On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on Johnnie's passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one and all SUBVETS and their families have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Johnnie will always be remembered as a Brother of the Phin and a great Patriot.

On a personal note, at the time Johnnie was COB on the Stonewall Jackson, I was COB on the Henry L. Stimson. We would get together in the offices during our offcrew time and I always left with information that would help me to be a better leader. He was a mentor to many of the COBs that knew him. He will be sorely missed in our Submarine community.

FTCM(SS) Johnnie Wayne Foster
US Navy Submarine Veteran Retired
Now on Eternal Patrol
Sailor Rest Your Oar
Your Shipmates Have The Watch

Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate

Charleston Base Submarine Veterans
Nick Nichols, Base Chaplain

I served with JW on the Stonewall Jackson and he was one of the best friends I had and really helped me get ready to become a Chief of the Boat. Sorry for your loss he will be greatly missed. Alvin Johnson FTCM (SS) Retired COB Simon Bolivar SSBN 641

My sincere condolences to the Foster family for the loss of great man. I spent some time serving under the COB on the USS Stonewall Jackson SSBN 634. He was a fair leader, and certainly kept me in check multiple times through his wisdom. It was an honor knowing him. May God ease your heavy hearts. Brian Clarke, MM2/SS

To the family - May you be comforted by the peace of God as you reflect on the many fond memories and look forward to much happier times.

I am sorry for your loss, and my thoughts and prayers go out for you during this time of sadness, Master Chief Foster was my first Chief of the Boat when I reported aboard the Stonewall Jackson and helped influence me in my Navy service

I am sorry to have heard of COB Foster's passing. I learned a lot from him during my time on the Stonewall Jackson. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this time of sorrow. Len Valenti, ITCM (SS)

I will post Chief Foster's obituary to the members of the Stonewall Jackson (SSBN 634) Crew List that I have. Speaking for our shipmates to his family and friends, please accept our condolences. Jeff Morris FTB1(SS)

My condolences upon hearing of JW's passing. I served with him on the USS Henry Clay in 1982-83. Our prayers are with you.
Steven Morosi, FTBC(SS)

Mrs. Ethel, Susan and Michael,
So sorry to learn of Mr. Johnnie's passing. May all the wonderful memories of his life hold you and heal you during this most difficult time. All the wonderful memories I have from Kennington Drive are some of the best of my life. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Marcia Moales Warren