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At random: Insignia of the Navy's submarine service is a submarine flanked by two dolphins. Dolphins, or porpoises, the traditional attendants to Poseidon, Greek God of the Sea and patron deity of sailors, are symbolic of a calm sea, and are sometimes called the 'sailors' friend. In addition to the Dolphins, those World War II submariners who participated in successful combat patrols may wear the coveted Submarine Combat Insignia.

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Coyote

Posted 2026-07-12 4:07 PM (#106156)

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Location: NE Florida

Subject: Sunday Obits

https://www.facebook.com/ussvi.eternalpatrol/
https://ussvi.org/membership/eternal-patrol (USSVI members only)

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.
(Coyote is in Michigan visiting relatives)

GOMEZ .. .. .. Maxwell Louis Gomez. With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, husband, family member, and friend, Maxwell Louis Gomez. Max passed away unexpectedly at the age of 25, on June 19, 2026, in Jacksonville, FL. Max was born on June 14, 2001 and was raised in Shorewood, IL. He was a graduate of Minooka Community High School and was serving in the United States Navy as MMN1 First Class Petty Officer onboard submarines in Kings Bay, GA.
Max was the kind of person who could light up any room with his smile and his sense of humor. He had a gift for making people laugh, but even more importantly, he had an incredible ability to listen. Whether someone needed advice, encouragement, or simply someone to sit with them, Maxwell made people feel heard, valued, and loved.
Max had a bundle of hobbies. If you asked anyone, he enjoyed catching hogs and petting dogs. Shoveling dirt and staining his shirt. He enjoyed bass fishing, watching the Chicago Cubs, and listening to an endless list of his favorite musicians.
He loved deeply and wholeheartedly. His compassion, kindness, and unwavering loyalty touched the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know him. The memories he created with family and friends will forever be treasured, and the love he gave will continue to live on in the hearts of those he leaves behind.
Max is survived by his resilient wife, Taylor; his devoted parents, Dan and Denise; his loving sister, Sidney; his dog, Diesel, and many other cherished family members and friends, whose lives are forever changed by his absence.
Max is reunited with his grandparents Quintin Gomez and Estela Gomez. Although our hearts are broken, we choose to remember Max for the joy he brought into this world, the laughter he shared, and the unconditional love he gave so freely. His life mattered, and his impact will never be forgotten.
In honor of Max, we encourage everyone to reach out to those they love, offer kindness whenever possible, create long lasting memories, and support others by listening with intent.
Maxwell will be deeply missed, forever loved, and never forgotten.

ALLISON .. .. .. Dennis Paul Allison, of Charleston, South Carolina, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 29, 2026.
Dennis was born on April 26, 1940, to Vernon and Catherine Allison in Chandler, Arizona, where he spent his formative years running around with his brother and cousins, clad in boots and jeans to ward off the snakes, scorpions, and thorns of the wild Arizona desert. From humble beginnings, Dennis was raised by hardworking parents: his father, a mechanic who later operated a machine shop, and his mother, a homemaker who later served in state government. He graduated as valedictorian of Chandler High School when it was still a small farming town, years before it became part of suburban Phoenix. From an early age, it was clear that Dennis was a high achiever, professionally and later as a husband and father.
Dennis attended the University of California, Berkeley in the 1960s through the ROTC program-the antithesis of what one might expect from that particular place and time. He later completed his master's degree in Nuclear Engineering at the University of Missouri-Rolla.
Dennis was a proud Navy man, completing multiple tours aboard nuclear submarines, where he spent weeks deep beneath the ocean. There, he embraced his sense of adventure, learned how things worked in some of the most intense situations imaginable, and entertained the medical staff with his remarkable ability to consume large amounts of food while remaining inexplicably thin. He eventually rose to the rank of Lieutenant (j.g.), but ultimately chose to transition to civilian life, spending the remainder of his career in the energy sector. He spent the final 20 years of his career with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, tackling work that most of us will never fathom (even if explained countless times).
In 1965, while stationed at Charleston Naval Base, Dennis fell in love with Faye Godfrey over an order of Cherries Jubilee following a Navy social dance. They married in 1966. In Faye he found a lifelong partner, and together they shared 58 years of marriage until her passing in 2025. Their complementary natures were never more evident than in the kitchen: Faye loved to nourish, and Dennis loved to eat.
Being a Navy man, Dennis perhaps should have been stern and hard to please. Either that was never truly his nature, or his heart simply melted after their first daughter, Donna Marie, was born with special needs in 1968. She instantly became his delight. Brenda followed in 1969 and Kristina in 1971. Thus began the tenderhearted chapter of Dennis's life. He was far more likely to be a big softie than a strict disciplinarian with his three girls and, later, his five grandchildren. Telling and reading stories to his brood became one of his greatest joys, as well as an excellent excuse to nod off.
Dennis put his sharp mind to good use throughout his life. Copies of Popular Mechanics and Scientific American, along with hefty volumes of history, were light reading to him. Every concept and plot line was retained and could be meticulously-if sometimes long-windedly-explained. Complex calculations never posed a problem for Dennis, though everyday tasks could occasionally befuddle him. Throughout his life, he was widely admired less for his street smarts as much as for his brilliant mind, sweet spirit, and quiet humility.
A lover of a solid pair of khakis, a good tune to whistle, and a stack of sandwiches and a cup of coffee for the road, Dennis knew what he liked and stuck to it with a predictability that was hard not to admire. His sense of time wasn't measured by schedules or deadlines, but by whatever-or whoever-was right in front of him. Dennis was simply never in a rush, especially when he was giving someone his time. He had a way of making every conversation feel important. Though he often said little, he listened deeply, connecting with people through his quiet attention and genuine presence. His family and friends also knew and were blessed by his deeply embedded sense of faithfulness and generosity.
Dennis survived one year after the death of his beloved wife. His family is especially proud of the loving community he built around himself and of the devoted care he provided to Donna until the very end of his life.
As a son, husband, father, Granddad, friend, caregiver, care receiver, church member, and community member, Dennis was deeply loved and will be sorely missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his three daughters and five adoring grandchildren (Josiah, Hannah, Daniel, Max, and Remy).

SIMMONS .. .. .. New Orleans, Louisiana - Richard Lawrence Simmons "Dick" died peacefully in New Orleans on July 4, 2026, after a brief illness at the age of 85. He was surrounded by family on the 250th anniversary of the country he so dearly loved.
Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on December 30, 1940, he was the son of Agnes O'Meara and James Gordon Simmons. Dick graduated from Wyoming High School, where he was an accomplished student-athlete and was inducted into its Athletic Hall of Fame. He attended the United States Naval Academy, graduating with a BS in 1962, where he played Freshman Football and rowed crew for the Midshipmen. He served aboard the USS Ethan Allen and the USS Lafayette, both ballistic missile submarines and part of the legendary "41 for Freedom" fleet that was America's silent deterrent throughout the Cold War. He earned his Dolphins, the mark of a fully qualified submariner, and left the Navy as a Naval Lieutenant. He earned an MBA from Tulane University in 1971.
Dick married Georgia Ann Monsted in 1963 after meeting on a blind date. They were married for 48 years and together raised four children before her passing in 2011. They shared a loving and full life together. Dick was married in 2013 to Elizabeth "Betsy" Shaw Nalty. Their marriage was rich with love, laughter, travel, time spent with family, many friendships and summers spent in the mountains of North Carolina.
Dick spent his adult life in New Orleans. He built a successful 25-year career as an insurance executive. He volunteered his time to St. Mary's Church, the Garden District Association, Courtwatch NOLA, and Metairie Park Country Day School. He was a member of the New Orleans Country Club, Boston Club, several Carnival organizations, and the United States Senior Golf Association where he had many dear friends.
Dick always put family first. He was a devoted husband and a generous brother, father, grandfather, friend, and employer. Over the years he could be found cheering on his children and grandchildren from the sidelines and supporting them in all they did. He valued hard work in every aspect of his life, guided always by a strong moral compass. He was known for his hearty laugh, big smile, and strong opinions. He was a voracious reader of history, politics, and biography; with a book in hand and his loved ones nearby, he was happy. Dick was deeply religious, funny, patriotic, passionate, opinionated, brilliant, impatient, loyal, and dedicated.
He is survived by his wife Elizabeth "Betsy" Nalty Simmons; his four children, Ashley Bright (Edgar), Richard Simmons Jr. (Julie), Walker Simmons (Liz) of Charlotte, N.C. and Evelyn Kissel (Peter) of Bernardsville, N.J. He was also the grandfather of Ella Baldwin (Chris), Edgar Bright IV (Kathryn), Walker Bright (Mary Ilene), Katherine Roser (Austin), Richard Simmons III, Walker Simmons Jr., Macie Simmons, Eli Simmons, Georgia Kissel, Peter Kissel, James Kissel, and Graham Kissel. In recent years, he welcomed five great-grandchildren.
Dick is also survived by his four stepchildren: Donald Nalty Jr. (Angie), Morgan Nalty (Becky Bigelow) of Livingston, MT, Helen Butcher (Kim), and Elizabeth Nalty; and by his step-grandchildren, Layne, Morgan Elizabeth, William (Summer), Price (Ali), Laura, Martin, Madison, and Emily. He is also survived by his brothers, Thomas Simmons (Elisa) and James Simmons, both of California.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Georgia Monsted Simmons; his parents; his sister, Nancy Simmons Berger; and his step-grandchild, Abby.

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