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Roy Ator Passed
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Gil
Posted 2017-07-16 10:11 PM (#84434)
Master and Commander

Posts: 1602

Subject: Roy Ator Passed

I hope I am wrong, but this was posted on Facebook today!
Ric
Posted 2017-07-16 11:11 PM (#84435 - in reply to #84434)


Plankowner

Posts: 9163

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
Posted 2017-07-16 11:31 PM (#84436 - in reply to #84434)
Master and Commander

Posts: 1796

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.



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Ralph Luther
Posted 2017-07-17 2:48 AM (#84437 - in reply to #84434)
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
Posted 2017-07-17 3:14 AM (#84438 - in reply to #84434)
Master and Commander

Posts: 1889

Location: Patterson, New York 		Subject: RE: Roy Ator Passed

Thoughts and prayers for the family.

MAD DOG
Posted 2017-07-17 3:24 AM (#84439 - in reply to #84434)


Master and Commander

Posts: 1262

Location: Va.Beach,Va.		Subject: RE: Roy Ator Passed





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MAD DOG
Posted 2017-07-17 3:29 AM (#84440 - in reply to #84434)


Master and Commander

Posts: 1262

Location: Va.Beach,Va.		Subject: RE: Roy Ator Passed





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PaulR
Posted 2017-07-17 5:05 AM (#84441 - in reply to #84434)


Master and Commander

Posts: 1266

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
Posted 2017-07-17 5:32 AM (#84442 - in reply to #84434)


Great Sage of the Sea

Posts: 932

Location: Milford, PA		Subject: RE: Roy Ator Passed





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Doc Gardner
Posted 2017-07-17 6:19 AM (#84443 - in reply to #84434)


Master and Commander

Posts: 2253

Location: Foothills of the Ozarks 		Subject: RE: Roy Ator Passed

Sailor, Rest Your Oar It was an honor to know you.




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Runner485
Posted 2017-07-17 6:34 AM (#84444 - in reply to #84434)


COMSUBBBS

Posts: 2671

Location: New Jersey		Subject: RE: Roy Ator Passed

Rest in Peace Roy.
Tom McNulty
Posted 2017-07-17 6:59 AM (#84445 - in reply to #84434)


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
Posted 2017-07-17 7:19 AM (#84446 - in reply to #84434)
Old Salt

Posts: 271

Location: Vista, Ca.		Subject: RE: Roy Ator Passed

Rest in Peace shipmate.
Holland Club
Posted 2017-07-17 8:40 AM (#84447 - in reply to #84435)


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
Posted 2017-07-17 9:30 AM (#84448 - in reply to #84434)


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
Posted 2017-07-17 9:47 AM (#84449 - in reply to #84434)


Plankowner

Posts: 9163

Location: Upper lefthand corner of the map.		Subject: Together now

Well you know there will be some stories told now.

Dex and Roy
steamboat
Posted 2017-07-17 10:39 AM (#84450 - in reply to #84434)
Master and Commander

Posts: 1814

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


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JrKrup, Skimmer
Posted 2017-07-17 10:58 AM (#84451 - in reply to #84450)


Master and Commander

Posts: 1322

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.



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Bruce
Posted 2017-07-17 11:32 AM (#84452 - in reply to #84434)
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
Posted 2017-07-17 2:16 PM (#84454 - in reply to #84434)


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
Posted 2017-07-18 5:11 AM (#84455 - in reply to #84434)


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
Posted 2017-07-18 8:18 AM (#84456 - in reply to #84434)


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!
Stoops
Posted 2017-07-18 8:27 AM (#84457 - in reply to #84434)
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
Posted 2017-07-19 2:20 PM (#84466 - in reply to #84441)


Master and Commander

Posts: 1266

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.

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Ric
Posted 2017-07-19 2:56 PM (#84467 - in reply to #84466)


Plankowner

Posts: 9163

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.
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