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Posted 2009-10-28 1:50 PM (#31849)

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Subject: GASTON E. GAUTHIER ETM1/c USS Sea Robin

My father, Gaston Gauthier, passed away last night at the age of 86. He was a very proud member crew and of the the U.S. Navy from 1943-1945 and served 3 war patrols on the Sea Robin where he was a plank owner. My dad was an electricians mate who worked on the radar equipment in the sub.

He wished that his remaining war memorabilia be donated to the Silversides museum in Muskegon, Mi. We visited that fine boat last Memorial Day and enjoyed the lost boat ceremony. He was very thrilled that we could all tour the boat with him to see a boat like he had served upon. When they started the Diesel engines of the Silversides, it brought a fine smile to his face.

I'm not sure who to notify, but I thought he would want his shipmates to know of his passing. I know he subscribed to the national magazine, but I can't find a copy right now.I know they publish the names of those who have served and have now passed on.

Please forward this information to the correct people or let his shipmates know that he has finally rested his oars after a long, hard fight and a very fine life.

Greg E. Gauthier

Sailor, rest your oar

Edited by PaulR 2009-10-28 1:56 PM

Doc Gardner

Posted 2009-10-28 2:01 PM (#31850 - in reply to #31849)

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Subject: RE: GASTON E. GAUTHIER ETM1/c USS Sea Robin

Paul:
you can get it to me or Terry Klausen and we will insure it gets to the right people at the Silversides
Sailor Rest Your Oar,
We who remain have assumed the watch

Runner485

Posted 2009-10-28 3:36 PM (#31851 - in reply to #31849)

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Subject: RE: GASTON E. GAUTHIER ETM1/c USS Sea Robin

Sailor rest your oar...

Ralph Luther

Posted 2009-10-28 8:25 PM (#31864 - in reply to #31849)

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Subject: RE: GASTON E. GAUTHIER ETM1/c USS Sea Robin

Condolences to the Gauthier Family

I have one consolation that lives with me today.
That God is near to them, in his own special way.
So God in all Your mercy, keep near Thyself the soul,
Of every Submariner, still on his final patrol.

Lord, this departed shipmate with Dolphins on his chest
is part of an outfit known as the best.
Make him welcome and take him by the hand.
You'll find without a doubt he was the best in all the land.

So, heavenly Father add his name to the roll
of our departed shipmates still on patrol.
Let them know that we who survive
will always keep their memories alive.
Copied from USSVI Eternal Patrol

PaulR

Posted 2009-10-29 5:56 AM (#31872 - in reply to #31850)

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Subject: RE: GASTON E. GAUTHIER ETM1/c USS Sea Robin

Doc Gardner - 2009-10-28 5:01 PMPaul:you can get it to me or Terry Klausen and we will insure it gets to the right people at the SilversidesSailor Rest Your Oar, We who remain have assumed the watch

DOC,

Many thanks. I got the impression from the email that the family will be handing over memorabilia themselves in the name of our departed SHIPMATE GAUTHIER.

Klausen has volunteered to represent the SS-407 Association, USSVI, and ESCOLAR BASE at the services and I will ask him to find out from the family if they need any assistance.

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