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At random: The first submarine which actually sank another enemy vessel under combat conditions was the CSS HUNLEY built during the Civil War. The Union frigate HOUSATONIC on blockade station off Charleston, S. C. was the victim. The incident occurred on February 17, 1864.

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Posted 2023-10-03 5:28 PM (#104166)

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THOMSON .. .Matthew Mark Thomson, known to all as Matt, was a man who lived his life to the fullest, enriching the lives of those around him with his dedication, kindness, and infectious joy. Born on January 12, 1965, in Holyoke, MA, Matt left an indelible mark on every person and place he encountered, before passing away peacefully at home on September 24, 2023, in Windham, CT after a courageous and tough fight with Stage 4 aggressive Metastatic Breast Cancer.
Matt's legacy is one of unwavering commitment and love for his family. He is survived by the love of his life Jeanine Thomson, and their strong and loving daughters, Jocelyn, Kirstie, Jacqueline, and Heather. He was a cherished father-in-law to Amanda Forcucci and Thomas Martin, and a doting grandfather to Ava, Fitzgerald, Sawyer, Johnny, and Maesynn. Matt was also the proud brother to Cheri Nystedt and the late Cynthia Bennett, and son to the late Eunice and Ralph Thomson.
A graduate of UCONN with a Bachelor of General Studies, Matt's thirst for knowledge and dedication to service shone brightly in his illustrious career. He was a proud member of the United States Navy for 25 years, culminating in his retirement as a decorated Chief Warrant Officer (CWO3) Nuclear Power Technician. His courage and leadership were recognized in numerous awards, including but not limited to, Sailor of the Quarter NPTU Windsor in 1994 and Sr. Sailor of the Quarter SSN 706 USS Albuquerque in 1997. Matt's quick thinking and bravery even saved a fellow sailor's life aboard the USS Albuquerque in 1995, an act of heroism that was recognized in local newspapers.
He continued his service to his country as a Supervisor at the Supervisor of Shipbuilding (SUPSHIP) Groton, where he mentored many and brought smiles to the faces of his coworkers. His four decades of service to the United States Government were recognized with a distinguished award just days before his passing.
Matt's interests were as diverse as they were passionate. He loved spending time with his family and friends, playing with his dogs Tinker and Dash, and sailing the seas with Jeanine and Jocelyn. He also took his grandson Johnny out, a vital crew member, every summer over the past decade to teach him the ropes. Ava and her grandpa shared a love of the water, and he was able to take his granddaughter Ava out for her debut sailing trip just this past summer. Sawyer has recently taken an interest in drumming after seeing her grandpa perform in this past year’s Memorial Day Parade. Maesynn and grandpa shared a love of all animals and spent time caring for them when in Kentucky. Fitzgerald and grandpa shared a love of good food.
An avid drummer, he brought rhythm and joy to the Middletown Pipe and Drum Band.
A proud ally of the LGBTQ+ community, he was a regular attendee at the Hamden Pride celebrations organized by his daughter Jacqueline and her wife Amanda.
An active supporter of the Varsity Girls Hamden High School Basketball Team, Matt's cheering could be heard high up in the bleachers. An ardent Boston Red Sox fan, and New England Patriots fan, his spirit was always high, regardless of the score.
He enjoyed traveling to visit with his family, Jacky, Amanda, Johnny, Sawyer, and Fitzgerald locally here in Connecticut, as well as with his daughter Kirstie and granddaughter Ava up in Vermont and Daughter Heather, Son- in-Law Thomas, and granddaughter Maesynn down in Kentucky. He enjoyed visiting other members of his family including his sister Cheri, Brother-in-law Pete, and beloved nephews, nieces, and cousins all mainly throughout the Northeast.
His competitive spirit shone through when he competed in the Bermuda 1-2 Sailboat Race alongside Dan Stadtlander, finishing first in their class.
Matt Thomson was a man of action, a beacon of light, and an inspiration to all. His life was a testament to the power of dedication, love, and joy. His legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of those he touched, and his influence will continue to inspire for generations to come. His life was a journey well-traveled, and his memory will forever be a guiding star in the hearts of his loved ones.
A Celebration of Life will be held to honor Matthew Thomson on October 14th, 2023, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm at The Barn Restaurant in Groton, CT.

HAMILTON .. Joseph Hamilton, 81, of Lenoir City, TN passed away on October 2, 2023. He was born in Pontiac, MI on May 2, 1942 and grew up in Farmington, MI. He served in the US Navy from 1960 until 1966. Joe served on the USS Bang and the USS Entemedor Submarine both based out of New London, Connecticut. He founded Apex Canvas Company in 1990 and retired from Apex in 2007. Joe was a member of the Community Church at Tellico Village and enjoyed traveling with his wife in their RV visiting 49 states including Alaska and several providences in Canada. He enjoyed boating and spending time with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph Hamilton and Iva Lucille Newton-Hamilton and his sister, Lucinda Jane Hamilton-Whiting.
Joe is survived by his wife Diane Hamilton of 61 years, son, Joseph Hamilton III and wife, Cindy, daughter, Lisa Wrobleski and husband, Dave and son, Timothy Hamilton and wife, Wendy, as well has his grandchildren: Courtney, Clay, Carly, and Christopher. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 8th at Click Funeral Home, 109 Walnut Street in Lenoir City. Funeral Services will follow at 2 p.m. with Rev. Steve Peek officiating. Burial will follow in the Lakeview Cemetery with full military honors conferred by Loudon County Veterans Honor Guard.

BATH .. .Ron Bath, well-respected and cherished by everyone, went home to Jesus on September 24, 2023, being "three-quarters of a century old." Born on September 18, 1948, Ron lived an incredibly blessed life filled to the brim at the end with love, faith, and hope. He overflowed with a "joie de vivre" that deepened as he aged and matured. He was an imperfect man with flaws who grew to become an amazing husband, stepdad, and Boppa and a quiet inspiration to us all. Ron re-dedicated his life to Jesus when he was 50 years old. Our LORD transformed his mind and heart and matured him into a humble man who served His LORD well. People who knew him found him to exude a calm presence. He was gentle, patient, encouraging, kind and fun! His joyful demeanor came from his hope in Jesus Christ, and he shared his faith at every opportunity with others.
Ron's legacy will forever be his embodiment of the fruit of the Spirit and his photography. In his interactions personally and professionally, he was genuinely interested in understanding people and demonstrating the art of receiving love and passing it on. He was a good friend and mentor to many. His deep knowledge of the Bible enabled him to share his knowledge and facilitate studies online and in classes.
Ron was a photographer and photojournalist but thought of himself all the time as the latter. He was a solid shooter who produced high-quality work consistently. Passionate about photographic portraiture and capturing moments, his goal was always to create communicative photos that told their stories well. He earned numerous awards for his images that seamlessly captured people's true selves. He worked at 4 newspapers, retiring after 29 years in 2013 from American City's Business Journals' Louisville Business First weekly newspaper to pursue a career as a freelance photographer for six more years. Other interests were photographing architecture and God's creation. In retirement, he spent a lot of time in his home studio, sometimes manipulating his photos to reflect his favorite painter and illustrator, Maxfield Parrish. Parrish was known for distinct saturated hues and idealized neo-classical imagery. Many of Ron's photos have a similar remarkable quality and many reflect his own artistic touch. During the Vietnam War, Ron received his draft notice and immediately joined the Navy following in his father's footsteps. He served 4 years as a submariner, first on the auxiliary research USS Medregal (AGSS-480) and his last 2 years on the Lafayette class ballistic missile submarine, USS Henry Clay (SSBN-625). His duty was to steer the submarine at the helm. He was honorably discharged in 1974 holding a quartermaster third class rank.
It was later in life that serving his country became truly heartfelt. Wearing his Navy ballcap with pride, he would occasionally talk about his experiences such as the deafening quiet when passing an enemy ship or sub, the great Navy food he consumed, friends he encountered, or 'hot racking" on top of a missile. He loved the USA! Ron had a collector gene in him and as an avid collector, Ron's interests varied with different seasons of his life. His collections included music, primitive art, Japanese netsukes, Oriental art, watches, pocketknives, and cooking recipes. He was a "foodie" at heart and over the years became an extraordinary chef. The journalist in him always had a love for word usage and he had a running collection of quotes, stories, and words. His multifaceted interests further illustrate the depth of his character.
Ron will be sorely missed by family and friends. He leaves to grieve his beloved wife, L Jill Bath, his stepdaughter, Ina de Mattos Miller (Ben), grandchildren Ella, Lusiana, and Jackson in Louisville, KY, siblings Ed Davis (Lois), Dan Davis (Donnetta) in Missouri, Donna Knouse (Joel) in Florida and Patti Ewing (Robert)in Kansas, Cousin Gerri Gordon (Margaret) in CA and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his father, Charles Williams Bath, Jr., mother Norma Jean Cagle Bath, stepmother Monta Catherine, his brother Ronnie Honeycutt, and his aunt and uncle Jean and Jim Bowie.
His Celebration of Life will be held on October 6, 2023, at the Chapel in the Woods in Louisville, KY. Visitation will be at 10 am followed by the memorial service at 11 am.

GOLDEN .. ..Charles Curtis Golden, 62, of Saint Mary's, GA and Merritt Island, FL entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on September 28, 2023 at 8:00 pm at Camden Campus South East Hospital in Saint Mary's. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 2 at Parker-Bramlett Funeral Home in Camilla with Rev. Mike Newsome officiating. Graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. at Beulah Holiness Baptist Church Cemetery in Adel.
Pallbearers will be Logan Golden, David Folds, Carter Peddycoart, Tim Brooks, Rick Faircloth and Chris Anglin.
Charles was a true gentleman and lived an honorable life. A space nut since 7 years old and was living a lifelong dream of being at NASA, Cape Canaveral Space X. His dream was fulfilled with 14 years of service at NASA. He also played in a band on the weekends with his favorite Fresh Water band, and one of the best guitarist around. He was a member of First Christian Church Merritt Island, FL.
Charles was born October 2, 1960 in Valdosta, GA at Pine View Hospital. He spent the first five months of his life in an Isolette machine. He was the only child of Charles Robert Golden and Jacklon Latrelle (Bill) Simmons Cranford and the grandson of Challie Ocy and Nina Bell Montgomery Simmons and Ivory Leo Golden and Ebber Bellflower Golden.
Charles had a busy, happy life and a childhood typical of a small town including Douglas, Adel, and Camilla, GA. He graduated from Mitchell Baker High School and continued his studies at Valdosta State College with a Bachelor of Science in Education. He was an honor graduate with perfect scores and was honored by Dean Dr. Hugh Bailey with a special award for his scores. He was elected a member of Alpha Chi National College Honor Society. He also graduated from Georgia Military College as an honor graduate with perfect scores and earning an Associate of Applied Science, General Studies.
He was a 24 year Veteran of the United States Navy serving upon S5BN 729 Georgia Nuclear Submarine, USS Maine, USS Rhode Island, USS Kentucky and USS Campus Nuclear Submarine. He received many awards throughout his career, honored in Strategic System Program, Fleet Ballistic Missile Program for Significant Contributions, a Naval and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for Dedicated Service, Department of Navy award for Navy and Marine Corps achievement as a Chief Missile Technician for his dedicated Service, special award for Weapons Assistance Nuclear Surety and Training, special award from Trident training facility for dedicated instruction, award for Professional and Superior performance of duties serving as Missile Technician Leading Chief on USS Rhode Island Nuclear Submarine, honored on USS 729 Georgia Submarine for extraordinary performance as a Fire Control Technician Ballistic (SS). He received the Department of Navy's highest good conduct award for faithful, zealous, obedient Naval Service (one of seven), award for excellent student for career counseling and information studies.
When MTC Charles retired from the Navy he went to work with General for 2 years. He advanced his career and worked for L3 Harris in Washington, DC and Cape Canaveral Space X, FL, award from the Strategic Systems Program Director for the Significant Contribution in support of the United States Navy Fleet Ballistic Missile Program, an award MTC (SS) for Special Weapons Assistant Nuclear Surety and training March 1986-1997, an appreciation award for dedicated service 1995-1997 from Rear Admiral U.S. Navy Director of Strategic Systems Programs and when promoted to Chief he received an award from the Navy, which stated positive work to accomplish this promotion.
Survivors include his mother, Latrelle Cranford of Camilla; two sons Ryan Matthews Golden of Moultrie and Raymond Garrett Golden (Amanda) of St. Marys; daughter Cari Thompson Peddycoart (Chris) of Jacksonville; grandchildren Logan, Bryson, Ella, and Emillie Golden, Taylor Solmone (Jeffery), Kendall Dill, Carter Joseph, Canyon Peddycoart; a brother in love Mukun Desia (Menna0; three grandsons in love Keyur, Vachach, Prakash Desia; great grandchildren Nova and Cade Solmone; step brother Ladon Cranford (Tina) and special friend Randy Thornton.
Visitation will be from 4 - 6 p.m. Sunday, October 1 at Parker-Bramlett Funeral Home in Camilla.

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