This is a short tribute – next year will be amped up for the 30th anniversary. Today I merely present two new pictures that were sent to me this past year.
If you’re curious about what happened, click this link and read about it from last year: Bangles On The Radio, Reagan In The White House, Memorial Services Back Home.
In the meantime, I’d like to present two of the crewmembers. Gentlemen, you are always remembered.
Craig Rudolph 1986. Photo courtesy of Tom LaLumiere
Richard Herzig (on right) onboard the U.S.S. Nimitz
Freedom is never free. I miss all of you.
LT Stephen H. Batchelder
LCDR Ronald R. Callander
AT2 Richard A. Herzing
LT Alan A. Levine
CTI3 Patrick R. Price
LT James D. Richards
CTI3 Craig H. Rudolf
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UPDATE:
John Giorgetti has graciously provided a picture of Patrick. He’s the gentleman in the middle of the picture. I recognize those other fellows as well. It seems we were all young and handsome once upon a time. I thank God for those memories, and John for this picture. Thank you, John
Patrick is the gentleman in the center of the photo.
Thank you for keeping our memories fresh and reminding all of us that these men will not be forgotten. God Bless . . .