It is always great to reconnect with former shipmates. We just tend to pick up where we left off, no matter how much time has past. Joe has been involved in the ministry most of the time. He is an associate pastor and is involved on local and international outreach programs. Joe and his wife Veronica also own "The Sunrise Breakfast Shoppe" near where I use to live in Great Bridge. The food is excellent!! It was great getting to see Joe and geting caught up and learning about the noble work he is doing through the ministry.
Even during Joe's time on the USS Hart, he worked hard for charitable causes. During a fundraising drive for the Navy Relief Society, Joe pledged a considerable donation to have the Command Master Chief (me) thrown overboard (about 75 miles east of MA)!!
SKCS (SW) Mcgourn pays the Chief Master At Arms a large sum of money to have the Command Master Chief tossed into the Atlantic Ocean about 75 miles east of MA.
Man Overboard
Just a little swim in the Atlantic with a few of my friends (XO & ship rescue swimmers.
That's all for now. Thanks for stopping by.
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Was there also a fundraising drive to have you pulled back aboard the ship?
ReplyDeleteIt didn't raise nearly as much money! Just kidding, the Capt. Threw the recovery in for free. I have pics of the event but I could not get them to upload.
DeleteHow nice to be able to see a good friend!
ReplyDeleteGreat flashback!
ReplyDeleteThese kind of reunions are part of the reason we have chosen this lifestyle. I love how you describe the lasting connection in spite of how much time has gone by. Your friend sounds like a special guy.
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