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Senior Crew
Posts: 184
Location: ConroeTexas | Subject: RE: Warshot on Eternal Patrol
Fair winds and following seas shipmate.
hand salute.
The beagle doc. |
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Great Sage of the Sea
Posts: 811
Location: NW Connecticut | Subject: RE: Warshot on Eternal Patrol
I am still in shock. I have read so many posts and tributes to Ron and I think how fortunite it is that we all had the Honor to know this wonderful man.. Some of us Had the Honor in person and many of us had the honor thru this amazing tool we call the internet and wonderful sandboxes like this Don's and Rontini's and where I first meet Warshot on Ray Stone's BBS.
Not since the days when my Dad was still alive did I have a living WW 2 hero that I could actually talk and or argue with much like I did with Dad. A hero who I could relate to because we had one common tread and that was our beloved "SS" designation. I will cherish his memory forever and every time I return to one of his books to read for the umpteenth time I will feel his presence.
I will truly miss you Mr Smith.. Thank you for the priviledge of letting me know you and the legacy you have left to remind us all how fortunite we are.
God's Speed and Following Seas Shipmate!
Until we all meet again on that distant shore!
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Master and Commander
Posts: 1892
Location: Patterson, New York | Subject: RE: Warshot on Eternal Patrol
This is sad news. My empathy goes out to his family, friends, and shipmates.
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Master and Commander
Posts: 1405
Location: Houston, TX (Best state in the US) | Subject: RE: Warshot on Eternal Patrol
I met Ron in 1995 or 96 when I joined the Tritonbase. We worked together on the Seawolf Model in his garage, worked with Gil, Ron, Big John Fredricks, Neal Stevens, The Ator Family, Doc Beeghly, Myron Howard, and others on getting the Cavalla Restoration Committee and the Cavalla Historical Foundations put together, along with the Rally in 1998 where we had folks from all over the country come down.
Ron was and is a WWII hero and joined the Navy as soon as he was allowed to after the war started. It was men like them that played a significant part of the defeat of Japan. Thank God for heros like Warshot.
Warshot had many good traits, but I think the one that stood out most was his fierce loyalty to friends and shipmates. He never held a grudge and was always ready to help anyone in need.
I feel honored to have know Ron and am fortunate I had the chance to talk with him in Ft. Worth where I had him sign Depths of Courage.
My heart goes out to his family and I will keep them in my prayers.
Thank you, Ron for your sacrifices and service in protection of this great country of ours. |
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Master and Commander
Posts: 1405
Location: Houston, TX (Best state in the US) | Subject: RE: Warshot on Eternal Patrol
I met Ron in 1995 or 96 when I joined the Tritonbase. We worked together on the Seawolf Model in his garage, worked with Gil, Ron, Big John Fredricks, Neal Stevens, The Ator Family, Doc Beeghly, Myron Howard, and others on getting the Cavalla Restoration Committee and the Cavalla Historical Foundations put together, along with the Rally in 1998 where we had folks from all over the country come down.
Ron was and is a WWII hero and joined the Navy as soon as he was allowed to after the war started. It was men like them that played a significant part of the defeat of Japan. Thank God for heros like Warshot.
Warshot had many good traits, but I think the one that stood out most was his fierce loyalty to friends and shipmates. He never held a grudge and was always ready to help anyone in need.
I feel honored to have know Ron and am fortunate I had the chance to talk with him in Ft. Worth where I had him sign Depths of Courage.
My heart goes out to his family and I will keep them in my prayers.
Thank you, Ron for your sacrifices and service in protection of this great country of ours. |
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Master and Commander
Posts: 2357
| Subject: Warshot, Stoops and I...
....enjoying a meal, spinning Warries, and ducking for cover with incoming muffins! lol
A great time in the life of Blue from West Oz meeting one of USA's hero's.....a treasured memory. 
http://travel.webshots.com/photo/1165583190029391582ibQJik
Blue *_* |
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COMSUBBBS
Posts: 6180
Location: Summerville, SC | Subject: RE: Warshot on Eternal Patrol
Dog gone Blue, it looks like Warshot was the only one having a good time. He was probably showing you two how it's done. |
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Great Sage of the Sea
Posts: 602
Location: Visalia, Ca. | Subject: RE: Warshot on Eternal Patrol
I remember an episode of "The Twilight Zone" like that.
A good one, and a fitting tribute to our Shipmate Ron.
I'll bet Cowboy and Zeke were waiting for him at the Pearly Gates.
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Great Sage of the Sea
Posts: 602
Location: Visalia, Ca. | Subject: RE: Warshot on Eternal Patrol
I remember an episode of "The Twilight Zone" like that.
A good one, and a fitting tribute to our Shipmate Ron.
I'll bet Cowboy and Zeke were waiting for him at the Pearly Gates.
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Senior Crew
Posts: 168
Location: St. John's, Newfoundland. | Subject: RE: Warshot on Eternal Patrol
I received an email yesterday telling me about Warshot’s going on Eternal Patrol and it hit me hard. About 4 years ago I was attempting my Cyber-Quals on the Balao Class Boat and he, along with some great guys, helped me a lot, in fact his was the first sig on my card. In time we began writing to each other and one day he sent me an email with a pic of him, in uniform, when he was . It came as a great surprise that we looked like each other at that tender age and it was because of this we began to call each other, “Cousin,” or, “Cous,” for short. At the end of one email he called me, “Shipmate,” and that was the finest compliment I have EVER had in my life. I don’t know what Boat he’s serving on now, but I am very sure it’s the best in God’s fleet.
Respectfully submitted, Hairball.
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Master and Commander
Posts: 1247
Location: Rockingham Western Australia | Subject: RE: Warshot on Eternal Patrol
Godspeed Warshot! |
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Warshot on Eternal Patrol
