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At random: George Washington Endorsed the use of the first American submarine, David Bushnell's TURTLE, during the Revolution. Following the vessel's attack on a British man-of-war, he discussed the potential use of submarines in a letter to Thomas Jefferson.

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Pig

Posted 2008-08-08 10:26 AM (#18335)

Plankowner

Posts: 5024

Location: Gulfport, MS

Subject: Obit Messenger results for 08/08/08.

PYFRIN, William A., 86, of Lantana, FL died August 5, 2008 surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 30, 1922 in Connersville, IN. He served in the US Navy submarine force during WWII from 1942 to 1945. During this time he married his wife Norma Jean on February 28, 1944. After leaving the service, he returned to Indiana and worked as a machinist until moving to Lantana, FL in 1958 to start his career at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft where he worked until his retirement in 1983. His interests included golf, fishing, bowling, and traveling in his RV. He also was a well respected Little League umpire for the Lantana Athletic Assoc. from 1963 to 1990. He was preceded in death by his wife Norma Jean. He is survived by his daughter, Betty Schwartz (Roger), his son, Brad Pyfrin, and his daughter, Lee Anne Velez, five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in his memory to Hospice of Palm Beach County. To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries

nancy

Posted 2008-08-08 1:18 PM (#18337 - in reply to #18335)

Old Salt

Posts: 461

Location: Medina, OH

Subject: RE: Obit Messenger results for 08/08/08.

Fair winds and following seas.

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