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At random: Coronation ceremonies of Emperor Alexander II of Russia in 1855 were enlivened by a submarine concert. Wilhelm Bauer, a Bavarian inventor, took three musicians under the waters of Kronstadt Harbor in a submarine he had built, where they played appropriate music during the coronation. The music was distinctly heard on the surface.

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Posted 2025-05-29 2:54 PM (#105453)

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Subject: Thursday Obits

https://www.facebook.com/ussvi.eternalpatrol/

The above link goes to the USSVI (United States Submarine Veterans, Inc.) Facebook page where their members who have gone on “Eternal Patrol” are noted.

I’ll keep my work here going, trying to get others who were not USSVI members. You’re encouraged to look there as well as here! Obviously, there’ll be some I miss and some I duplicate.

MILLER .. .. .. Gales Ferry - Ronald L. Miller Jr., 70, died unexpectedly on Saturday, May 24, 2025. He is survived by his beloved wife, Marcia Miller.

Ron was born in Escondido, Calif. Feb. 12, 1955, and graduated from San Marcos High School in 1973, where he played soccer and was drum major for the Knight Marching Band for his junior and senior years.

He was accepted to and attended the Naval Academy in Annapolis where he majored in naval architecture and graduated June 9, 1977. Following graduation, he worked in D.C. at the David Taylor Model Basin before heading to Nuclear Power School in Orlando and Idaho for reactor training. His first duty station was in San Diego on the USS Guardfish (SSN 612) as assistant engineer from 1979 to 1983. Before leaving San Diego, his son Charlie, was born. His next assignment was radcon officer for Subase New London, 1983 to 1986, where he successfully brought the USS Nautilus (SSN 571) to the base to become the current museum. His next assignment was on the USS Augusta (SSN 712) as navigator and operations officer from 1986 to 1989. He attended the War College in Newport, R.I., and received a master's degree in foreign policy and strategic studies. His next assignment was on the USS Ulysses S. Grant, (SSBN 631), gold and combined crews, as executive officer, and he decommissioned that submarine in 1992. From there he went back to the War College as a faculty member in the War Gaming Department from 1992 to 1994. He retired in 1994.

After retirement he went to work for Sonalysts, a company started by a former submariner that does work for the submarine service. He received his second master's in computer science with a concentration in database. Ron worked for them for 26 years, with his final retirement in 2021.

Ron was very active in the community. He was an active member of the Rotary Club of Ledyard. He played the euphonium in the Waterford Community Band. He was active in his church, the United Methodist Church of Gales Ferry. He was on the Board of Trustees, and in the choir and the contemporary ensemble. He was the go-to person for any problem in the church; almost any week you could find him fixing something. He participated in the yearly mission trip doing home repair for the needy. Ron was a "MacGyver," he could repair almost anything and solve most problems quickly. He was also very creative and put his passion into creating stained glass panels and other stained-glass items. Ron was an honest, hardworking man who loved his country, his friends, his church and most of all, his family.

Ron was married to his high school sweetheart, Marcia (Petersen) in 1977. They had one son, Charlie who is the Deputy Chief of Police for Willimantic, and a daughter-in-law Colleen (Corrigan). He is also survived by his mother Jane Slyziuk; father Ronald L. Miller Sr.; sisters: Debby, Kathleen, Melody, Shannon and Lisa; and his brother Matt; as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins. He will truly be missed.

PEPPE .. .. .. Captain P. Kevin Peppe, USN (Ret.), age 69, passed away peacefully at his home in Tucson, Arizona, on Sunday, May 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and the quiet peace he so deeply deserved.

Born in Los Angeles, California to Victor S. Peppe and Marlene J. Peppe and raised as the
eldest of twelve children, Kevin was a natural leader from the very beginning. With humility
and grace, he helped guide the Peppe family with a steady hand and a kind heart-setting a
powerful example of strength, compassion, and responsibility for his younger siblings that
endured throughout his life.

Kevin was a passionate advocate for lifelong learning, believing that education should never
cease once a career begins. He led by example, continuously expanding his knowledge
throughout his life-both in service and beyond. After earning his undergraduate degree from
the University of Minnesota and receiving his commission from Officer Candidate School in
1978, Kevin pursued advanced education with tireless dedication. He earned a master's degree in Operations Research from the Naval Postgraduate School, where his research received the Chief of Naval Operations Award for Excellence and the Military Operations Society Graduate Research Award. He later completed professional military education at the Naval War College in 1994 and the National War College in 2000, where he was awarded a Master of Science in National Security Strategy. Ever the student, he went on to earn a Juris Doctor from George Mason University School of Law in 2002 and completed executive studies in Management and Entrepreneurial Leadership at Babson College. For Kevin, learning was not just a personal pursuit but a core value-one he championed in both his family and his professional life.

Over the course of his distinguished career in the United States Navy, Kevin served aboard
four submarines, including the USS Andrew Jackson (SSBN-619), USS Groton (SSN-694)
twice, USS La Jolla (SSN-701) and the USS Atlanta (SSN-712), where he served as the
Commanding Officer. Kevin was later appointed the Commodore of Submarine Squadron 8.
In all his roles he inspired excellence, integrity, and courage. He retired at the rank of Captain
after decades of honorable service to his country.

After retiring from the Navy, Kevin joined Raytheon Missile Systems in Tucson, Arizona,
where he began a second distinguished career in defense. He later rose to become Vice
President of Seapower Capability Systems at Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems in
Portsmouth, Rhode Island. In his role as an executive within the Naval Warfare Systems
division, Kevin continued to serve national defense with the same dedication and vision that
had defined his military service-championing innovation and strategic advancement. He also
contributed thoughtful, influential articles to U.S. Naval Institute Proceedings and The Submarine Review, where his deep strategic insight left a lasting imprint on the naval intellectual community.

Yet for all of Kevin's accomplishments, the roles he cherished most were those of husband,
father, and grandfather. He was a devoted and loving husband to Lori, his partner and best friend for his lifetime. June 13th, 2025 would have been their 50th wedding anniversary. Together, they built a home rooted in warmth, laughter, and boundless love. Kevin was an extraordinary father to his six children-Jessica, Maria, Kristin, Andrea, Barbara, and Bud-each of whom carry forward his legacy of strength, integrity, and quiet generosity. As "Papa," he was the heart of the family to his 14 adoring grandchildren, each of whom knew his boundless love, his quiet joy in teaching them to fish, and the magic of his calm, sea-loving presence.

A celebration of Kevin's life will be held on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at 4:00 PM at the home of
his daughter Maria in Virginia Beach: 110 44th Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23451. All who knew and loved him are welcome to attend and share in honoring his remarkable life.

Please RSVP here: https://www.icloud.com/invites/0d19RI65tbk4Ulpyo-nOFfJAQ

Captain Kevin Peppe leaves behind a legacy of service, wisdom, and love. His life touched
many-from the submariners he led, to the colleagues he inspired, to the family he held so
dearly. He will be remembered not only for his accomplishments but for the depth of his
character and the kindness he extended to all.

Fair winds and following seas, Captain. Your watch is complete.

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