CAPT. RODERICK T. RADCLIFFE, USN - DEC. 17, 2003

Designated a Naval Aviator in 1951, he was a flight instructor, CNABATRA, 1955-1958. Roddy served in the Executive Department, USNA, in 1950; thereafter in  VS-21, VS-36 and VS-26. His commands included VS-32, Carrier Anti-submarine Air Group 50 in Key West, FL, and the Naval Air Station at So. Weymouth, MA. He obtained a Masters Degree at George Washington University.

LT. COL. SAM C. DURHAM, USAF - NOV. 28, 2003

Sam's USAF career included postgraduate schooling in aeronautical engineering at Stanford University. After retirement, Sam graduated from law school, gained admission to the state's bar, and argued before the Washington State Supreme Court. Sam led the effort to achieve recognition in Memorial Hall for John R. "Chute" Dunham.

LT. MICHAEL M. GROVE, USN - NOV. 8, 2003

He served on USS Renshaw operating with the U.S. Seventh Fleet during the Korean War. He then attended the U.S. Naval Submarine School in New London, CT, serving thereafter in the Atlantic Fleet on the submarine USS Irex. Mike resigned from the Navy in 1955 and received a Masters Degree in Business Administration in 1957. He worked for fourteen years with Robertshaw Controls, Inc., followed by sixteen years with Imperial Knife Company as Vice President and General Manager. In 1987 he formed Connors Grove Associates, a business management consultancy, followed by a long term affiliation with SCORE in the Boston area.

LT. COL. KENNETH E. BIXBY, JR., USAF - OCT. 16, 2003

(LB) "Bix is noted not only for being a great man to have on a party, but also for his success in athletics. In high school he played varsity football and basketball while captaining his high school's baseball team." Ken commenced flight training at Connally AFB, Waco, TX. He later earned an MBA from the Air Force Institute of Technology and entered the Procurement Field, retiring in 1975 as a LTC, USAF. He worked in contract management at Hanscom AFB, MA, retiring in 1980.

VICE ADM. DAVID F. EMERSON, USN - OCT. 8, 2003

Dave graduated from USNA with distinction. After a  brief sojourn in Naval Aviation terminated by a flight deck mishap aboard USS Bairoko (CVE-115), he became a destroyer sailor. He enjoyed four surface commands prior to selection for flag rank in 1972. He served at BuPers, the Naval War College (student and staff), OpNav and OSD; in-country in Viet Nam on staff ComNavForV, as deputy director, Navy Program Planning, ComSoLant, DepComNavSurflant, COMOPTEVFOR, and director, RDT&E. After retirement as Vice Admiral, Dave worked as VP, R&D, High Stoy Tech. Corp and VP, Kapos Associates.

LTJG. RALPH F. BAGLEY, JR., USN - SEP. 27, 2003

Ralph earned his wings and served one year as a fighter pilot during the Korean War. He resigned as a Lieutenant (jg), US Navy, in 1956. He earned a law degree from the University of California and was an assistant U.S. Attorney with the Department of Justice in San Francisco from 1960 to 1972. He worked as the U.S. Attorney in Guam until his retirement in 1977.

CDR. DICK W. THURSTON, USN - SEP. 17, 2003

(LB) "A serious nature manifested in dramatics and music, he made a place for himself in the Masqueraders, Choir, and cruise happy hours. Dick had a good sense of rhythm and proved it in the Drum and Bugle Corps. Never one to over-study, he glided through four years of trying academics, often surprising even himself."

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GEORGE F. DRISCOLL - SEP. 7, 2003

CDR. ROBERT A. H. KING, USN - SEP. 05, 2003

He served on USS Trout. After retirement from the Navy, Commander King was a real estate developer with Read and Read and a principal developer of Romain Retreat. He was a member of the Carolina Yacht Club, the Society of Colonial Wars and St. Philips Episcopal Church. He loved the great outdoors and pursued his interest in sailing, hunting and fishing. 

LT. CDR. WILFRED B. CURLEY, USN - AUG. 30, 2003

(LB) "Carl's keen sense of humor and instinctive exuberant wit caught many a first classman off balance. A devoted advocate of strength and health, he could knock off  fifty push-ups for the fun of it."

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JAMES A. MORRIS - AUG. 15, 2003

(LB) "Since coming to Navy his main interests have been singing, sailing and dragging. As far as sailing goes, he is one of those proud, swaggering star boat skippers, who will race his boat against anything with sails. Moe is quite a successful amateur photographer with his glamour shots covering both of his locker doors."

 CDR. JOHN D. MACKENZIE, USN - AUG. 09, 2003

After becomming a submariner, he skippered the USS Runner, served at the Bureau of Ships, and was assigned to underseas weapons school at Orlando Naval Training Center. After retirement he earned a master's degree in education and taught at Lyman High school. He was editor of the Clan Mackenzie Society of the Americas.

LT. CDR. WILLIAM K. SHARPE, USN - JUL. 20, 2003

 He served on USS Thompson, USS Queenfish, USS Salem. USS Corey, USS Duncan and USS Black. His tours included operations in the Korean and Viet Nam theaters. His last tour was on the staff, CNO. Following retirement he worked for Sperry Univac and Nordan Systems as a combat systems consultant.

LT. DOUGLAS D. STONE, JR., USN - JULY 20, 2003

Dake was born in Berkley, CA. He served in Korea. Received an MA degree from Stetson University and worked in the Apollo program with General Electric Company. He formed Continental Properties Services in 1976 and served as CEO until retirement in 1996. Dake enjoyed flying, as well as membership in the Kiwanis, YMCA, Blue and Gold Navy League and the Civil Air Patrol.

LT. COL. CARROLL R. GRIFFIN, JR., USAF - JUL. 10, 2003

A retired LT Colonel, USAF, Duke entered basic flight training at San Angelo, Texas.  After receiving his wings he flew F-80's in Korea. Through the AFIT program he received a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, and later, a PHD, from the University of Texas. He was assigned to the Air Force Academy and managed research in phased-array radar at Eglin AFB, FL and Rome AFB, NY. Following a tour in Viet Nam, he completed assignments in France and Germany.

LT. COL. WILLIAM J. BURKE, USAF - JUNE 10, 2003

(LB) "Bill and his clarinet came to Navy together to drive his roommates beserk with the trills and to become an important part of the Midshipman Concert and Marching Band."  He served as missile launch officer, planning and programming officer, intelligence research specialist, missile training officer and a member of the Strategic Plans and Policy Division, Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, retiring as LTC, USAF, on 30 June 1970.

CPT. ROBERT F. GAYLORD, USAF - APR. 19, 2003

(LB) In company sports he was a mainstay, playing soccer, basketball and football...he likes the great outdoor sports - hunting and fishing. An intelligent appreciation of literature was reflected in his Bull marks. He enjoys a good argument - win, lose or draw. 

LT. CDR. JEROME A. DAVI, USN - FEB. 26, 2003

(LB)" 99.9% Of his day was spent correcting the pronunciation of his name; the remainder on academics, managing the 150 pound football team, and working on the Public Relations Committee. "Dav" made friends easily."  He became a submariner; served on USS Cutlass, USS Dase, USS Irex, USS Archerfish, USS Sea Poacher and commanded USS Tusk and USS Marin. He  became a submariner; served on USS Cutlass, USS Dase, USS Irex, USS Archerfish, USS Sea Poacher and commanded USS Tusk and USSMarin. He earned a law degree and became deputy district attorney for 28 years. 

CAPT. THOMAS H. MCGLAUGHLIN, USN - FEB. 18, 2003

He was a military aide to President Kennedy, Commander USS Maddux, XO USS Boston and USS Prichett. Dir. of Naval Operations for CINCPAC, Chief Staff Officer for Military Sealift Command/ Atlantic. He received the bronze star. On retirement he was skipper of tour ship "Rella Mae". He enjoyed barbershop singing and held private and commercial pilot licenses, as well as a Master's License, Unlimited Oceans.

COL. FRANK S. BEAL, USAFR -  FEB. 14, 2003

Resigned as Cpt., USAF; Retired as COL, USAFR. Worked for Westinghouse in nuclear engineering. Served as Pennsylvania's Sec. of Admin. from 1973 to 1975; Sec. of Public Welfare from 1975 to 1978; Dep. Admin. of U.S. Healthcare Fin. Admin. from 1978 to 1979. In retirement he traveled to more than 60 foreign countries; had tea with Archbishop Desmond Tutu. "My father is not afraid of the future, but is deeply saddened by the prospect of losing his many friends and family members", Frank Beal Jr.

LT. DONALD K. ROBBINS, USN - FEB. 11, 2003

Robie attended flight training , then served in the Korean Conflict. He resigned from the U.S. Navy in 1955, operated a towing and ambulance service in Portland, OR. He had a great effect on the community through his real estate practice and was a member of the Royal Rosarians.

LT. WILLIAM B. FARNSWORTH, USN - JAN. 2, 2003

A submariner, Bill served on USS Sea Owl and USS Atull, and was awarded the bronze star for valor in amphibious, minesweeping and rescue operations in the Korean theater. He was later a manager for the Polaris Program at Raytheon Inc., and retired with thirty years service. He was active in wildlife and natural resource causes, a licensed pilot and a member of A.O.P.A.