DECEASED  CLASSMATES

IN THE YEAR 2000

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LT. CDR. EDGAR M. SMITH, JR., USN - DEC. 26, 2000

He served aboard USS Boxer, Korea, earned his wings in 1952, and retired in 1970. He was Assistant Naval Attache in Athens, Greece, obtaining his Masters Degree from Florida State University, and was a financial analyst in Atlanta, Georgia, then Deputy Director of the Bureau of Transportation. Mitch retired in 1992. 

ENS. ROBERT F. ENGLER, JR., USN - DEC. 25, 2000

(LB) "At Bullis Prep., Bob was active in football, basketball and baseball. He continued his football playing here and his biggest personal thrill came when he climaxed a successful Plebe season by scoring a touchdown against his old Alma Mater. Bob's height and fine base voice made him a natural standout in the Naval Academy Choir."

NON-
GRAD.

CDR. HARRY E. HOWREN, JR., USNR - DEC. 12, 2000

Granted a medical discharge less than one year at USNA, he was a retired obstetrician and gynecologist who practiced in Richmond, VA for 35 years. He was flight surgeon for Carrier Air Group 16. Attained the rank of CMDR, USNR in 1975.

LT. BREWER DIXON, JR., USAF - NOV. 20, 2000

He was assigned to Strategic Air Command, USAF and flew reconnaisance flights over the Soviet Union in the 1950's. After leaving the Air Force he pursued private business in California and Florida.

NON-
GRAD.

 

HERBERT D. ELVIDGE - NOV. 13, 2000

 

 

CPT. LLOYD E. HARRISON, JR., USAF - OCT. 16, 2000

LLoyd was with the Thor ballistic missile program operations. He resigned as CPT, USAF in 1960. He was a Project Manager for Hughes Aircraft Corp. in Space and Communcations propulsion and satellite systems; involved in SDI. He loved the mountains and deserts of the West and American history and spent retirement years camping with his family

CPT. HENRY P. KILROY, USAF - SEP. 29, 2000

Received his master's degree at MIT. Served as a Captain, USAF, in Korea. A business executive in the computer industry, he was co-founder of Datamedic Corporation of New York. A community volunteer in retirement.

CAPT. WILLIAM H. AYRES, JR., USN - SEP. 12, 2000

Upon graduation he served on USS Power and USS Healy. As a submariner, he served on USS Becuna, USS Caiman, and USS Salmon. He commanded USS Pomodon, said to be the most advanced underwater vessel of its time. He commanded two submarine divisions and was Chief of Staff of Joint Tactical Communications at Fort Monmouth, NJ. He retired in 1980 and worked for ten years at Tracor Inc. as program manager supporting submarine combat system trainers.

CPT. ROGER M. FREEMAN, JR., USAF - AUG. 29, 2000

  Roger retired from the Air Force in 1956. He then worked as an engineer for General Electric, Honeywell and Control Data. He was an active member of the Crescent Society, an organization formed by retirees. Roger's passion in life was his art. Many friends are recipients of his artistic talents. 

NON-
GRAD.

 

THOMAS V. CINQUINA - AUG. 05, 2000

 

LT. RICHARD W. WELSH, USN - JUL. 13, 2000

(LB) "A former lifeguard, Eagle Scout and amateur pilot, Dick pursued photographic work while preparing for the Naval service at Ohio Wesleyan and Illinois Tech. Composed and cooperative, he lent stability to the company group, making it apparent that his well-developed Kansas personality would stand him well in Navy life."

 

CDR. ALLEN B. DAVIS, USN - JUL. 01, 2000

(LB) "Bo is positive that Texas is the best of the forty-eight and feels favorable toward letting the U.S. join as an honorary county.  His favorite pastime was sack duty with a book of sea stories or the latest issue of the Saturday Evening Post. Dragging lost its priority when a New York model decided that he was too tied up with the Naval Academy and steam."

 

LT. DANIEL K. MAYO, USN - MAR. 31, 2000

He sang resounding base as a sterling member of the 12-50's while at USNA. His initial assignment was USS St. Paul in Korea. He worked for Westinghouse Corp. as a design engineer in electronics, and kept his hand in the 12-50's over the years during memorable reunions..

 

CAPT. JAMES A. ALLEN, USN - MAR. 30, 2000

In 1953 Jim was the flag lieutenant for Cruiser Division Commander in the Mediterranean where he met and married Martine. He brought his new bride to Charlestown in 1954 where he commanded minesweeper Ruff until 1955. He later commanded tank landing ship Terrell County and destroyer G.K. MacKenzie off Vietnam. He and Martine enjoyed an ice cream business in Edmonds, WA.

 

CAPT. ROBERT L. RINGHAUSEN, USN - MAR. 01, 2000

He retired from the Navy as a Captain after 30 years of service, and from Raytheon Service Co. after ten years. He was a Korean War veteran. He received his MBA from Stanford in 1960. Bob was a member of First Landing Chapel at Fort Story; president of Kiwanis Beachcombers, member of the USNA Alumni Association and vice president of  First Landing Seashore State Park.

 

CPT. CLIFFORD E. CRAFTS, USAF - JAN. 22, 2000

He served in the Air Force until 1954, and earned an MBA from the Wharton School of Bsiness, University of Pennsylvania. He had his own insurance agency in Smithtown, NY, and later served two terms in the county legislature. An avid golfer and member of yacht clubs, Cliff was "a gentleman, a man of his word, and a very ethical and moral businessman".

 

CAPT. J. KENDRICK NOBLE, JR., USN - JAN. 22, 2000

He earned his wings at Corpus Christi in 1952, then joined VP-21 in Pautuxent River and was later stationed in Brunswick, ME and Malta. In 1956 he attended Naval Postgraduate School and subsequently taught in the Engineering Department at USNA. He was an officer and director of Noble and Noble Publishers, Inc., a Wall Street investment advisor, and a senior media analyst for Paine Webber, Inc. He founded Noble Consultants, Inc., authored books, spoke at national media conferences and wrote prolifically.

 

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