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At random: During their wartime operations submarines have engaged in some unusual maritime actions. One undersea craft slugged it out with the infantry and field artillery while other submarines destroyed a zeppelin, a bus, and a railroad train.
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Posted 2018-04-29 2:47 PM (#89230)
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McKIE, Jay Gillis, died peacefully in his sleep on April 18, 2018, at his Covington apartment in Aliso Viejo, CA. Jay was born in Pasadena, CA on September 21, 1924, to Charles Frederick McKie and Della Moore McKie and grew up in Redondo Beach, CA where he graduated from Redondo Beach High School. He attended Stanford University for one year, lettering on the varsity baseball team. He then went to the United States Naval Academy, played varsity football and baseball, lettered in baseball all three years, captained the baseball team his last year, and graduated as an ensign, specializing in submarines, in 1946. Jay met his future wife, Virginia Jones, on December 31, 1949 at the Norfolk Yacht and Country Club. After announcing to his sub captain, "This is the girl I'm going to marry," Jay proposed to Virginia in November 1950; and they were married on April 14, 1951. They had three daughters in 1952, 1956, and 1958. Toward the end of his 10-year naval career, Jay was a Company Officer in the Executive Department at the U. S. Naval Academy while also acting as head plebe baseball coach and assistant plebe football coach. After retiring from the Navy, he went to work for the Massachusetts division of Texas Instruments and ultimately moved to Dallas in 1960, working at the Texas Instruments headquarters. In 1962 Jay joined AirBorn Inc. as general manager and became president and CEO in 1964. After a highly successful career at AirBorn, he retired in 1996 and remained chairman of the board until 2013. Fiercely protective of his daughters, Jay was always willing to share his wisdom with them and his mentorship to those around him. He will always be remembered for his infectious laugh and wonderful sense of humor. An excerpt from an anonymous poem, "Remember Me," has special meaning to us: So as you stand upon a shore, gazing at a beautiful sea remember me... Remember me in your heart, your thoughts, your memories of the times we loved. The times we cried, the times we fought, the times we laughed. For if you always think of me, I will never be gone. Rest in peace, Daddy or Pop, and Pop-Pop to his grandchildren. You are now with Mom. Jay is survived by his three daughters - Ann Stuart Kling, Betsy King, and Jane McKie - and by six grandchildren. He was pre-deceased by his brothers, Mark U. McKie and John M. McKie. His ashes will be buried in Norfolk, VA beside his wife of 58 years and in his beloved Chateau d'Oex, Switzerland. Memorial contributions may be made to Stanford University, the U.S. Naval Academy, and The Covington. Published in Dallas Morning News on Apr. 29, 2018


MIDDENTS, Paul W, CAPT, USN, Ret., 79, of Silverdale, WA, passed away peacefully in his home on April 19, 2018 after an 8-1/2 year battle with cancer. Paul was born on March 23, 1939 in Madelia, MN to Rev. L.R. and Beula (Burdick) Middents. A graduate of Paullina High School in Paullina, IA, Paul went on to serve his country in the U.S Navy from 1957-1991, retiring as a Captain. He qualified on submarines on the USS George Washington completing 15 strategic deterrent patrols over his career culminating with command at sea on the USS Lafayette and USS Proteus. Another highlight of his Naval career included command of the Trident Training Facility in Bangor, WA from 1983-86. Captain Middents was awarded the Legion of Merit with two Gold Stars in lieu of a second and third award, Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal with Gold Star, Navy Achievement Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon among other military accolades. He married the love of his life, Ellen L. Thaden, on September 2, 1960, in Sigourney, IA. Paul was a graduate of the University of Dubuque, IA with a BS in physics and math, and went on to earn a Master’s Degree in physics from Michigan State University. After retiring from the Navy, Paul worked as an Adjunct Professor at Olympic College teaching math, physics and astronomy. Paul was a past president of the Kitsap County Historical Society and a member of the National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors receiving a Star Fellowship Award for participation and scholarship over 50 years of membership. He was also an elder at Summit Avenue Presbyterian Church. In his spare time, Paul was an antiquarian book collector as well an avid researcher of historic street clocks. He wrote many articles and gave talks about turn-of-the-century Seattle jeweler and street clock maker Joseph Mayer. His many passions included his grandchildren, nieces and nephews, science, Belgian beer, and a good laugh with friends. His family and many friends and associates will dearly miss his hearty laugh, stories, and shrewd perspectives on life. He is preceded in death by his parents. Paul's memory will live on with, Ellen, his loving wife of 57 years; son Dirk (Kelli); daughter, Lisa (Greg); grandchildren, Laura and Leo, and his ginger tom cat, Sparky. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 23rd at 11:00 a.m. at Summit Avenue Presbyterian Church in Bremerton. Inurnment services, with military honors, will be held on Monday, June 25th at 11:00 a.m. at the Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, WA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, P.O. Box 96172, Washington, D.C. 20090-6172 or to Summit Ave Presbyterian Church at 403 S. Summit Ave, Bremerton, WA 98312. An online memorial can be viewed at: www.lewischapel.com. Published in Kitsap Sun on Apr. 29, 2018


WAMBOLD Les, left us on April 16, 2018. Les was born in Tacoma, WA on December 6, 1931, and spent most of his life in Fife, WA. He was a faithful servant of the Lord, devoted husband, dedicated father, proud grandpa and great-grandpa, fun-loving uncle, and friend. His love for his family was constant and fierce. Les taught at Sumner High School for 25 years. He honorably served in the US Navy submarine service and maintained a treasured friendship with his shipmate Wayne Weaver (who recently surprised Les with a joyous visit). A stroke, in September 2017, impaired his speech, but Les met this challenge with grace, dignity, and his ever-present sense of humor. Les is survived by Arlene, loving wife of 62 years, son Greg (Michelle), daughter Jill Murphy (Vince), son Keith (Mary), grandchildren Jacob (Kelly), Troy (Ashlee), Markee (Jason), Bailey (Dave), Vinnie, and Benjamin, great-granddaughters Molly and Penny, and many nieces and nephews. Service will be held 11am Saturday, May 5th, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 101 E 38th St., Tacoma Remembrances to Tacoma Rescue Mission or your favorite charity Published in News Tribune (Tacoma) on Apr. 29, 2018

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