The Submarines of WWII Patch display was completed yesterday 6/15/2009.  Amazing since its conception was in November/all patches received on 3/10/2009/labels and frames finished on 6/10/2009.  My deepest appreciation to Sue Rainey (my spousal equivalent) who did all the work, layout, design and production.

She earned her dolphins on this project.  It will be delivered to the Veteran's Memorial Museum

1250 W. State St. Hwy 76, Branson, Mo. 65676 on October 5th and unveiled during the USS STERLET

SS392 Association.  The project was completed due to many donors of materials and labels at about

$4,000 after transportation to Branson.  The following are the first pictures taken in our living room of the completed project.  After a presentation to the public at the Wheeler Taft Abbott, Sr. Library with the help of the Tucson Chapter of the USSVI and their 770 float (three of their WWII crew will speak with me and that is certainly appreciated) the public will view for the day the displays.  Then Sue and I hit the road for the long drive to Branson by Cargo Van.  The unveiling. if anyone is in  the area, will be the afternoon of October 8th 2009 and then it will be the permanent home for the displays.  We owe a debt of gratitude to  the owner Mr. Hoppe, Director June Tillis, and Debbie Chesnokov of the Branson Chamber for making this possible.

We know for years to come the million plus visitors to the Museum will marvel and enjoy the display honoring the gallant submarines and their crews of WWII.  (One display is dedicated to all lost boats,

another has the museum boats with their information listed).  Please add Branson to your vacation plans in the future to visit the new submarine memorial site.

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