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At random: The Grampus and Pike were commissioned in ceremonies at Mare Island the same day, Thursday, the 28th of May 1903. A young naval officer, Lieutenant Arthur MacArthur III, older brother of General Douglas MacArthur, assumed command for both vessels at the same time.

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Posted 2009-05-12 5:57 PM (#26584)

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Subject: Obit Messenger results for 05/12/09.

- (Savannah Morning News)
Captain Lawrence Thomas Keegan, USN (Retired), 64, of Savannah, GA, went home to the Lord on May 6, 2009, after a long and courageous battle with colon cancer. Larry was born on June 17, 1945 to John J. Keegan, Jr. and wife Barbara in Jersey City, NJ. Growing up, Larry dreamed of adventure and upon graduation from William L. Dickinson High School in 1963, entered the United States Naval Academy as a midshipman. In 1967 Larry graduated with a degree in Nuclear Engineering and married his high school sweetheart Thais Ahrendt. As a submariner Larry pursued his adventures both under the water and on land. During 25 years of distinguished service Larry had the honor of serving as Commanding Officer of the USS Glennard P. Lipscomb (SSN 685) and the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS-39). After serving as Commanding Officer on the USS Emory S. Land (AS-39), Larry retired from the Navy and began looking for a new adventure in the civilian world. In 1993, Larry and Thais arrived in Savannah, GA to begin their life anew. During his time in Savannah, Larry served as CH2M HILL's Project Manager and Principal Representative of the Georgia Ports Authority with the Savannah District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project. Larry is survived by his love Thais of 47 years, daughter, Meredith Ensley (Husband David) of Chesapeake, VA; son, David (wife Christina) and granddaughters Alexis and Sierra, all of Virginia Beach, VA; brother, John J. Keegan III (wife Louise) of Chesapeake, VA; four nephews, one niece, numerous grandnephews and grandnieces, and his trusty dog, Ben. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, John J. and Barbara Keegan; mother-in-law, Rachel Ahrendt, and six beloved canine companions. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, May 14, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel located at 7200 Hodgson Memorial Dr, Savannah, GA 31406. There will be a visitation at the chapel one hour prior to the service. Larry will be interred at the Naval Academy Columbarium at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Larry's honor to EIF's National Colorectal Cancer Research Alliance, 1201 West 5th St., Suite T-700, Los Angeles, CA 90017. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the doctors and nurses at Candler Hospital - 4 North, Low Country Cancer Care and especially Dr. Jennifer Yannuci. Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com . Savannah Morning News May 12, 2009 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries .

- (Seacoast Online)
Paul H. Caswell, 72, of Rye Beach, died Sunday, May 10, 2009, after a period of failing health. He was born August 19, 1936, in Dover. A native of Rye, he attended Rye School, Portsmouth Junior High School and graduated from Portsmouth High School with the class of 1954. After graduation, he joined the U.S. Navy and served aboard the submarine USS Grouper as quartermaster third class. Upon discharge, he was accepted by the University of New Hampshire and graduated in 1960 with a B.S. in business administration. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Barbara A. (Bradley) Caswell; two sons, Paul Caswell of Irvine, Calif., and Dr. Philip Caswell and his wife Rupal of Sparta, N.J.; a daughter, Carolyn Heinen and her husband Joseph of Andover, Mass.; five grandchildren; a sister, Joyce Syphers of Kingston; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Jean Caswell, and two half-sisters, Norma Joy and Jacqueline Lipka. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to call Friday, May 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, 811 Lafayette Road, Hampton. Services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Rye Congregational Church, Washington Road, Rye. Private burial will be in Central Cemetery, Rye. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be directed to the Caswell Family Endowment and sent to the UNH Foundation, 9 Edgewood Road, Durham, NH 03824. For directions and online guest book, please visit www.RemickGendron.com.

- (The Virginian Pilot)
Chuck Coker, 55, died May 7, 2009, at his home in Suffolk from cancer. He was born in San Antonio, Texas, and spent most of his youth in Graceville, Fla. Chuck served as a proud submariner in the US Navy, and was most recently known as co-owner of C&B Technology of Chesapeake. He will always be remembered as an integral support to the submarine community. Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, Betty Spears Coker and Charles Ray Coker, both of Graceville, Fla. He is survived by his wife, Belinda Brooks Coker; children, Jennifer Coker-Jones and husband Chris Jones of New York City, Samantha Martin of Suffolk, and Joshua Martin of Virginia Beach; stepmother, Madge Coker of Graceville, Fla.; former wife, Harriet Howell Coker of Virginia Beach; brother, Donnie Coker and wife Carol and children Nic and Alex of Miami; sister, Joy Collum and husband Paul and children, Amy and Ben of Nashville, Tenn.; and nephews, Zachary and Ryan. A party in memorial of this incredible man is planned for Saturday, May 23. For more info on the exact location and time, please email: CokerCelebration@me.com. Condolences may be registered at www.rwbakerfh.com.

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