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At random: John Philip Holland built several submarines before the USS Holland, which became the first undersea craft commissioned by the U.S. Navy. The Holland was purchased on April 11, 1900 for a price of $150,000. It was commissioned into the US Navy on October 12, 1900.
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JOHNSON, Thad Allen, LT, USN, Ret., passed away quietly in his sleep on Wed Sep 12, 2018 returning to his heavenly father, after a short battle with cancer. He was born Sep 1952, to Lee Roy and Francis Nelda Johnson, in Huntsville, Alabama, both of whom proceeded him in death. He was also proceeded in death by the love of his life, Patricia (Pluta) Johnson, HMCM, USN, Ret., after being very happily married for 30 years. He is survived by a sister, Elaine McElhancy, from Columbia, SC. Thad entered the US Naval Reserves right after high school and was sent New Orleans for a summer tour. He found that he loved the US Navy and went on Active Duty in 1971 after being accepted to Torpedornan A school. He went to Naval Submarine school in Jan 1972 and upon graduation reported to his 1st submarine, USS Guitarro (SSN-665), serving onboard for 5 years. His next submarine was the USS Queenfish (SSN-651) for 2 years. After his sea tours, he went to Recruit Training Command Orlando, FL, as a Company Commander. While there, he decided to pursue an officer's commission and was commissioned as an Ensign, in August 1981. As a Naval officer, he served aboard the USS Simon Lake (AS-33), Recruit Training Command Orlando, FL as an OIC, USS Proteus (AS-31), Strategic Weapons Facility, Pacific, and retired from Trident Training Facility, Bangor, WA, after an illustrious 25-year US Naval career. In his short retirement, Thad went on to teach college courses through the College Afloat Navy Program. He knew he still had much more to give to the Navy so he applied and was selected as the Assistant Security Director, Naval Hospital Bremerton. Next, he would become the Chief of Police PSNS, when PSNS had its own police department. His final job was as the Supervisory Security Specialist at PSNS & IMF, for 7+ years, retiring Feb 2015. Thad was always the Renaissance man. He loved to compete against the best shooters in the military at Camp Perry, Ohio and qualified as double distinguished, while on Active Duty, meaning he was expert with both pistol and rifle. He also loved competing locally with his Navy Team. One of his nicknames was "Gunner" among his shooting buddies. He and Pat purchased a farm in Shelton and became weekend "gentleman farmers", taking him back to his roots on his grandparents' farms in Mississippi and Alabama. He only harvested hay for local farms, but he was always at his happiest when riding his tractor. He also became a beekeeper with hives in both Kitsap and Mason counties. Thad was happy to go collecting VHS tapes and probably had the largest collection in both Kitsap and Mason counties, if not all of Washington state. Thad made very many friends, both through his Naval and civilian careers, and he will be seriously missed. There will be a Celebration of Life on Friday, November 2nd, 4-7 PM, at the Eagle's Nest, 1195 Fairgrounds Rd., Bremerton, across the street from the Kitsap Pavillion.


HOAG, Robert W., II, CAPT, USN, Ret., 79, of Silverdale, WA. passed into the hands of the Lord last week after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, he was the son of Leslie F. Hoag of Rutland, VT and Harriet H. Witman of Harrisburg, PA. With war in full swing in Europe the family returned to the US in June 1940. Bob mainly lived in Phoenix, AZ where he attended North Phoenix High School. He was very active in ROTC, boy scouts and youth activities at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral. In 1957 he was appointed to the US Naval Academy, graduating with the class of 1961, to the delight of his Father who graduated with the class of 1925. Right after graduation he married his sweetheart Caroline Henniger from The Hague, the Netherlands, having met her in 1958 while visiting that country on a summer training cruise aboard the USS Intrepid CVA 11. Captain Hoag had a deep affection for the Navy. He served his country from 1961-1991. He was awarded the Legion of Merit and a number of other Defense medals. His first 7 years in the fleet were in anti-submarine warfare and weapons on three destroyers. From 1968-1970 he attended the Naval Post Graduate School, Monterey, CA and earned his degree in Oceanography. Re-designated as Engineering Duty Officer, he served at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, N.H., worked within the Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington D.C. and the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, WA. In 1985 assumed command of Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Keyport which he considered the highlight of his career. 1989 he took command of the Trident Command and Control Systems Maintenance Activity, Newport, RI. He was preceded in death by his parents and older sister Harriet Haskell and is survived by his younger sister Francis of Scottsdale, Az., his loving wife of 57 years, Caroline, daughters Kim Hess (Don), Deb Taylor (Kyle), Elizabeth Behrens (Dean) and Catherine Terrell (Mark) and six grandchildren Casey and Colleen Hess, Kirby and Craig Taylor, Jacob and Jesse Behrens, nephew Chris, nieces Cindi and Suzie and their families. In retirement in the Pacific NW he worked for 8 years for ARL Penn State University, followed by many busy and rewarding years as a Blue and Gold Officer for the Naval Academy, coaching promising high school students in applying to the Academy. The beauty of nature inspired him. As an avid photographer, he saw a lot of it through the lens of his camera, putting much effort into getting just the right shot. He was a joyful person. Music played a big role in his life. He loved to hike, mountain climb, scuba dive and play golf. He and Caroline traveled extensively, especially abroad. They enjoyed road trips with their camper seeing much of the western United States. He was always busy working outside, growing more vegetables than we could eat! He had more fun using his many wood working tools and lending a hand in the construction of the Hoag dream house, with a great view of the Olympic Mountains. He volunteered at the Kitsap Humane Society and St. Antony's Episcopal Church. He appreciated the love and support he received from many when in 2012 when he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. His faith in the goodness of God sustained him throughout his life. Instead of flowers, please consider making a donation to St. Antony's Episcopal Church, PO Box 2822, Silverdale, WA 98383, the Naval Undersea Museum, PO Box 408, Keyport, WA 98345 or the Cure Alzheimer's Fund, 34 Washington St, Suite 200, Wellesley Hill, MA 02481. A service of remembrance will be held on Saturday, November 10 @ 2PM at Silverdale Lutheran Church, 11701 Ridgepoint DR NW, Silverdale, WA 98383.


SPECTOR, Arnold, of Marblehead,MA passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, October 16, 2018. He was the beloved husband of Sandra (Simon) Spector with whom he shared 59 years of marriage. Mr. Spector was born in Chelsea, MA. After graduating from Chelsea High School and the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, Arnold served 3 years in the US Navy where he attended Officer Candidate School, the Naval Submarine School and reached the rank of Lieutenant JG. In 1960, he opened Spector Pharmacy in Lynn where he proudly served the community throughout his lifeeven taking up Spanish to better serve his customers. He retired in 2013 and will be remembered for his dedication and kind- ness to generations of customers. His store was the love of his life, only second to his dear wife and family. He was a 50-year member of the Masonic Temple of Marblehead. In the mid-1970s, he helped to establish the Early Bird Swim Club at the Lynn YMCA and, in his later years, was recognized as Outstand- ing Volunteer. Mr. Spector was an ardent fan of the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots and a longtime member of Temple Beth El of Swampscott. Those left to cherish Arnolds memory are his devoted children: Ami Stix and her husband Michael of Lexington, MA and Jill Keogh of Fairfield, CT; his adoring grandchildren, Benjamin and Jonathan Stix and Olivia, Isabelle and Ava Keogh; and his beloved dog Abigale Rose. A graveside service was held for Arnold on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at 11:15am at Congregation Shirat Hayam Cemetery, Beth El Section, 506 Lowell Street, Peabody, MA. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Arnolds memory may be made to The National Kidney Foundation, 209 W. Central Street, Natick, MA 01760 or via https://www.kid ney.org/donation For more information or to register in the online guestbook, please visit www.stanetskyhymanson salem.com . Published in The Marblehead Reporter Oct. 19, 2018

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