Richard I. Fish

It was sad to learn of Dick's passing. I met Dick in Boot camp in Bainbridge MD and we were both assigned to VF 103, Cecil Field Jacksonville, FL. We served four years together there both receiving our ADJ-2 rating.

Dick, Martin Carle, Gene Gilpin and Gene Whitmire and I enjoyed many "liberties" together -- both stateside and in the Mediteranean. Dick was a caring and loyal friend.

He shall be fondly remembered.

I met Sr Chief Fish at SERE school in Brunswick ME in 1985. I was a newly minted aviator, commissioned in 192, and he had served with my Dad in VF 103 back in the 50's. In SERE school he played the role of an enemy prison camp guard, so he played especially "hard" with me - asking me questions about my Dad the kind of freaked me out at the time. I am told that at I resemble my Dad at that age, and we share the same name (I'm a "jr") so I'm sure it wasn't hard for him to figure out who I was...At the end of that phase of training we shared a few comments about how he knew my Dad from way back when. I remember him telling me, "Tell Gus that Dick Fish says hello", and what a joy it was to my Dad to hear his name. It's very sad to hear that he has passed on. He's a beloved Shipmate who will be missed by all.

Served with Dick in VF103. My condolences to the family

Jim Millspaugh Plane Captain for Plane
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Served with Dick in VF 103. He will be missed

I first met Dick when I arrived at Cecil Field and joined the VF103 line crew. Many called him Dick but I also knew him as Ira a name that he never used, In Naples Italy at Christmas 1958 we shared a few brews. I remember him well and considered him my friend. I will miss him as all the VF103 people will.

Donald (Donny) Sabo ADJ3 USN

To Mike & Family.
I recently heard of your Dad’s passing and am sorry for your loss. We were close friends while serving in the Navy.
I was privileged to work with Dick on the flight line crew in Fighter Squadron 103 in 1958 and 1959. I still have fond memories of our times together both ashore and at sea.

Those memories were refreshed again when I arrived in 1966 at NAS Patuxent River. I learned that Dick was also stationed there. We were assigned to different divisions on the base but frequently were able to get together. While there, we both were selected for advancement to Chief Petty Officer. We were initiated together as CPO’s and bonded even more as “shipmates”. You should have seen us that day !!

I believe you can tell a lot about a person's integrity by the way they interact with other people. Your Dad was an extraordinary man with lots of character. He treated everyone with respect and kindness. He made us laugh. People always spoke so highly of him and the earth has lost a wonderful soul. I know that a man like Dick is seated in a heavenly place with his ears turning red from all the awesome things people are saying about him!

Bill Laux, ADCS, USN Retired

Mike...Jon and I are sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jon and Kim Tanguay

So sorry to hear of your loss. He is not suffering any more. He is at peace. Sharon and my prayers go out to each member of the family. May God Give You All Comfort.

Thoughts and prayers to you and your family Mike. May the love of family and friends comfort you through the hard times. Cherish your memories and celebrate the life of a great man.
Rest in peace Senior Chief !

Tom, Wayne, Mike and David,
I am so sorry for your loss, just keep smiling and know that you Dad is with your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Dear Tom, Wayne Mike & David, We are so sorry for your loss. We have had so many good times with your your parents in Florida, and our visits with them in Maine,we will miss them both. Skip and your father had many talks together, and we played Dominoes constantly. One of you boys would always call and your Father would always call you Hon, we thought that was so nice, he loved you all so much. Be strong and love and help each other. Skip & Bev from Ma.

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

I am sorry to hear about Uncle Dickie's passing. Even on the rare visits I had back to Maine in recent years I had always made time to stop in at Topsham and talked with him. Tommy, Wayne, Michael and David may your strength prevail to help you through this difficult time and May your memories of your father be your comfort.
Skip

To Richard's family,
Thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this time.My husband was a cousin to your dad. His name was Robert Jr. Take care and God bless! Judy Heath

No one will ever fill your shoes. Caring for you was an honor and I miss you with all of my heart. I love you PaPa. I cannot wait until the day I see your handsome smile again.

Rest in peace, Shipmate. This fellow Navy veteran salutes you.