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Gil |
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Master and Commander Posts: 1597 | Subject: Roy Ator Passed I hope I am wrong, but this was posted on Facebook today! | ||
Ric |
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Plankowner Posts: 9152 Location: Upper lefthand corner of the map. | Subject: RE: Roy Ator Passed According Robin, Roy passed away today. Rest in peace my friend. Hand Salute! Two! Roy Ator, Kevin Mooney, Dan Ashley, Ric Hedman at Warshots funeral, Washington DC. | ||
Sewer Pipe Snipe |
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Master and Commander Posts: 1795 Location: Albany, GA. | Subject: RE: Roy Ator Passed A voice and force that will be missed by many, myself included. Rest in Peace, and may his family celebrate his life. The value of an individual is often measured in the friends and family they leave behind. Roy has been well represented. Edited by Sewer Pipe Snipe 2017-07-18 6:52 AM | ||
Ralph Luther |
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COMSUBBBS Posts: 6180 Location: Summerville, SC | Subject: RE: Roy Ator Passed Such a heart felt loss of a friend and Shipmate. Fair winds and following seas, my friend. | ||
Thomas Courtien |
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Master and Commander Posts: 1886 Location: Patterson, New York | Subject: RE: Roy Ator Passed Thoughts and prayers for the family. | ||
MAD DOG |
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Master and Commander Posts: 1262 Location: Va.Beach,Va. | Subject: RE: Roy Ator Passed (Draped dolphinsII.jpg) Attachments ---------------- Draped dolphinsII.jpg (164KB - 583 downloads) | ||
MAD DOG |
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Master and Commander Posts: 1262 Location: Va.Beach,Va. | Subject: RE: Roy Ator Passed (ussvi rest your oars.jpg) (ussvi rest your oars.jpg) Attachments ---------------- ussvi rest your oars.jpg (13KB - 567 downloads) ussvi rest your oars.jpg (13KB - 573 downloads) | ||
PaulR |
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Master and Commander Posts: 1263 Location: Hopewell Junction NY | Subject: RE: Roy Ator Passed The passing of an ICON. Peace to hos family, friends, and shipmates. HAND SALUTE SUBMARINER. Sailor, rest your oar. | ||
Bob Mahon |
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Great Sage of the Sea Posts: 932 Location: Milford, PA | Subject: RE: Roy Ator Passed (Mourning Eagle.jpg) Attachments ---------------- Mourning Eagle.jpg (12KB - 557 downloads) | ||
Doc Gardner |
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Master and Commander Posts: 2252 Location: Foothills of the Ozarks | Subject: RE: Roy Ator Passed Sailor, Rest Your Oar It was an honor to know you. (IMG_2440.JPG) Attachments ---------------- IMG_2440.JPG (34KB - 572 downloads) | ||
Runner485 |
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COMSUBBBS Posts: 2667 Location: New Jersey | Subject: RE: Roy Ator Passed Rest in Peace Roy. | ||
Tom McNulty |
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Master and Commander Posts: 1454 | Subject: RE: Roy Ator Passed Rest in Peace. You were one of those great Instructors I had the honor to be in his class at DamNeck. You made the submarine service that much safer and better. | ||
geno |
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Old Salt Posts: 268 Location: Vista, Ca. | Subject: RE: Roy Ator Passed Rest in Peace shipmate. | ||
Holland Club |
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Master and Commander Posts: 2490 Location: East Coast of Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Roy Ator Passed I am saddened by this news as I join family and shipmates in extending Mr. Ator, REST IN PEACE. Ron | ||
crystal |
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Master and Commander Posts: 2191 Location: Port Ludlow, WA (the Olympic Penninsula) | Subject: RE: Roy Ator Passed Damn! One of my oldest Navy buddy's! I met Roy in January of 1961 when I reported aboard the USS Diodon SS-349 in San Diego immediately following Sub School. Roy qualified just ahead of me and later signed off my electronics on my qual card (still have it). We, as most shipmates, didn't stay close in touch but followed each other over the years. He came to the Bash at the Ranch in 2001 with June (before she passed away) and we caught up a bit there and also later at a couple of conventions. Roy was a "real gentleman", never loud, never overly boisterous or crude, just a down to earth guy. I will always remember him that way, he was the kind of man you don't forget. I hope Robin will keep us informed of any upcoming arrangements planned for her dad. | ||
Ric |
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Plankowner Posts: 9152 Location: Upper lefthand corner of the map. | Subject: Together now Well you know there will be some stories told now. Dex and Roy | ||
steamboat |
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Master and Commander Posts: 1812 Location: Boydton, Virginia | Subject: RE: Roy Ator Passed Roy was both a fine Shipmate and a Gentleman, a rare combination for most of us! He was indeed someone to imitate. God Speed Shipmate. Steamboat sends Edited by steamboat 2017-07-18 5:47 AM | ||
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Master and Commander Posts: 1319 Location: Oxnard, CA | Subject: RE: Roy Ator Passed I am proud to be able to call Roy Ator my friend. Rest in Peace, my friend. P.S: Steamboat, sent you a PM. Edited by JrKrup, Skimmer 2017-07-17 11:06 AM | ||
Bruce |
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Mess cooking Posts: 40 | Subject: RE: Roy Ator Passed I'm so sorry to hear this. He will be missed by all of us on Torsk. Sailor Rest Your Oar. | ||
Darrin |
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Great Sage of the Sea Posts: 561 Location: Belleview, Fl | Subject: RE: Roy Ator Passed He was a good friend and a true shipmate to all whom knew him, he helped the Torsk Volunteer Association for many years along with the Cavalla folks. Rest in Peace Roy, thank you for everything. Hand Salute... Two We have the watch shipmate, rest easy my friend Darrin | ||
Blue from West Oz |
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Master and Commander Posts: 2357 | Subject: RE: Roy Ator Passed So sorry to hear this news. I first met Roy, along with June and Robin way back in 2004 as part of my trip across the USA. Roy and his family being one of the many wonderful people who gave me a roof over my head. I caught up with Roy for the last time I believe back in 2009 for Warshot's funeral at Arlington. Roy was one of the 'Swine of the Highest Order'...lol.....I am sure he wore that title with pride also. *_* Words are not always enough to say how much people can mean to you, even when you don't see one another all the time. Roy, it was indeed a pleasure and an Honour to have met you. Rest In Peace Sir. Your Aussie Shipmate...Paul/Blue | ||
Don Gentry |
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Admin Posts: 2294 Location: Renton, WA | Subject: RE: Roy Ator Passed I remember being so surprised how big Roy was when I met him at the Bash at the Ranch. He doesn't portray that in photos and there he was with a big ol' stogie in his chops - and I instinctively stood more erect and prepared myself to say a lot of "yes sir's" to him - but of course that wasn't necessary as he turned out the be one of the nicest folks I had ever met. What a pleasure to know this man - this news hurts - but it's nice to see all these heartfelt posts above mine! You will be missed GREATLY Mr. Ator! | ||
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Master and Commander Posts: 1405 Location: Houston, TX (Best state in the US) | Subject: RE: Roy Ator Passed A true patriot and very active in many civics groups, including schools, veteran's groups. I have a ton of respect for the man and his family. I will miss him. | ||
PaulR |
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Master and Commander Posts: 1263 Location: Hopewell Junction NY | Subject: RE: Roy Ator Passed Some time back in one of my posts, I mentioned the name of my 1st CO on Sea Robin 63-64. Roy picked up on that and sent me note saying that he too had made the acquaintance of CDR Richard Johnstone who just happened to be his DIVCOM in Key West when he served aboard USS Tirante. He was proud to have been qualified by the DIVCOM and received his GOLD Dolphins by him. CDR Johnstone's daughter Tracey is a dedicated member of the Torsk crew in Baltimore and sent me this photo of her Dad & Roy. Sailors Rest Your Oars (RoyAtorDad.jpg) Attachments ---------------- RoyAtorDad.jpg (75KB - 569 downloads) | ||
Ric |
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Plankowner Posts: 9152 Location: Upper lefthand corner of the map. | Subject: RE: Roy Ator Passed Great photo Paul Roy looks happy. Ah... the Torsk and the two Tracy's. Good Tracy and Evil Tracy. Both very nice women and hard working volunteers. | ||
Don Gentry |
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Admin Posts: 2294 Location: Renton, WA | Subject: Obituary link http://www.lacyfuneral.com/notices/Roy-Ator | ||
Gil |
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Master and Commander Posts: 1597 | Subject: RE: Roy Ator Passed I think some of you do not use Facebook. I thought you might like this post from Robin and took the liberty of reposting it here. 5-6-33 to 7-16-17 THANK YOU EVERYONE for all the thoughts prayers and kind words!!!! When mom passed five years ago we'd had 14 years of illness and 7 weeks in hospice so that gave us a little time to adjust and prepare. While dad had been hospitalized twice this year, he bounced back so much healthier and stronger each time. Sunday was probably one of his best days in a long time. He showed no signs of distress, was energetic and happy. I'm so fortunate to of spent most of the day with him, but it turned bad and in just a matter of minutes he was gone. I know there is absolutely nothing I could have done to bring him back but I tried. For the first time in my life I went against his own wishes, I violated the out of hospital DNR he had, and I tried. God knows I tried, as did my brother when he arrived moments later. In the end, dad was just tired and ready to go be with mom. I know this but it doesn't make it any easier to let him go. My father was rather unique in that I've never known anyone who disliked him for any reason. While there have been a few folks along the way who may not of agreed with him on some things, he would still be the first one they would turn to when sound advice was needed. He was just impossible to dislike as his personality was quite charming and he always seemed to think things through before responding or taking any kind of action on anything in life. He had such a loving and giving nature! To this day, that remains my favorite quote as those 5 words speak volumes and are exactly how he lived his life.(I've even had it as part of my Facebook profie from the day I set this page up.) I am sure that is why he was so admired and had the lifelong friendships he did. Even though I sometimes struggle at doing it, Daddy never failed to engage the clutch before responding to anything. He always thought things through and never, ever made a rash decision. I don't know if there were ever a father/daughter pair that were any closer than he and I. While I was the youngest of the children, I was his only girl, and our bond was special. I loved my mom dearly, but daddy was always my go to for everything in life. Be it advice, money, a hug or just someone to sit and listen while I vented. He was the best listener in the world and always seemed to know if I just needed him to listen or needed feedback. He would always stop whatever he was doing, no matter what it was, and just focus on what I was babbling about. That is what I will miss the most! In theses days of electronic devices and cell phones you just don't get that kind of personal attention anymore but I always did from him, even up to the day he died. Sorry for rambling on, I guess I just needed to get it out of my system. Edited by Gil 2017-07-21 4:23 PM | ||
Ric |
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Plankowner Posts: 9152 Location: Upper lefthand corner of the map. | Subject: RE: Roy Ator Passed Thanks Gil I'm one of those No Facebookers, so thanks again. | ||
Sid Harrison |
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Great Sage of the Sea Posts: 590 Location: Colton, NY | Subject: RE: Roy Ator Passed Sometime around 1997 after a lengthy exchange of sea-stories on Martinis board I received an email from Roy Ator that he had "a belly full of scotch" and had read something I had posted and commented on it. That was my first contact with him. We exchanged many emails after that on a variety of subjects. During the big ice storm of 1998 that knocked out the power from Lake Ontario to Maine (our phone line, for some strange reason, stayed functional) and Roy called me one night after my cousin Bob posted the number on Martini's board. Just to check that I was OK. I will miss his late night emails. So many from that time period are now gone. Time sure flies. RIP Roy. Sid Harrison | ||
Don Gentry |
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Admin Posts: 2294 Location: Renton, WA | Subject: RE: Roy Ator Passed Just heard from Robin - hopefully she will be able to post shortly!! | ||
steamboat |
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Master and Commander Posts: 1812 Location: Boydton, Virginia | Subject: RE: Roy Ator Passed Spoken from your heart, Robin. A very eloquent tribute from a much loved daughter. Roy would be touched, I am sure. Steamboat sends | ||