Dave Helmold - TM2/SS, USS REQUIN SS-481 - Setting sail on Final Patrol

Jim M.	Posted 2008-04-23 7:43 AM (#15261)
Great Sage of the Sea Posts: 877	Subject: Dave Helmold - TM2/SS, USS REQUIN SS-481 - Setting sail on Final Patrol From Jack Stawicki, also of REQUIN - Dave Helmold has been diagnosed with terminal cancer and, according to Dave's wife Joy, is preparing for his final patrol. I will let you know more when I hear it. Dave was always very helpful in assisting me with information on REQUIN, sending photos, emails, etc. He will be missed. Thank you Dave, for giving me the privilege and honour of getting to know you.
dex armstrong	Posted 2008-04-23 8:11 AM (#15263 - in reply to #15261)
COMSUBBBS Posts: 3202 Location: Alexandria, Virginia	Subject: RE: Dave Helmold - TM2/SS, USS REQUIN SS-481 - Setting sail on Final Patrol Wonderful gentleman....The REQUIN reunions were always enhanced by his presence and love of the Old Girl....God take you under his care Dave...Proud to be a fellow REQUIN sailor, DEX
docbeeghly	Posted 2008-04-23 2:25 PM (#15277 - in reply to #15261)
Senior Crew Posts: 184 Location: ConroeTexas	Subject: RE: Dave Helmold - TM2/SS, USS REQUIN SS-481 - Setting sail on Final Patrol I had the pleasure of serving on Requin with Dave and tipped a few suds with him, some great memories. HAND SALUTE doc beeghly