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United States Submarine Veteran Memorial

United States Submarine Veteran Memorial

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City of Tacoma
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We are the United States Submarine Veterans Inc and have felt there is a need to honor the men who made the supreme sacrifice while serving their country in submarines.  United States Submarine Veterans, Inc is a national organization made up of United States Submarine Veterans.  Our main reason for existence is to perpetuate the memory of all the Submarines and Submarine Sailors that have been lost both during times of conflict and during peacetime.  We are working with the United States Naval Station at Keyport, WA to obtain a surplus, non-functioning torpedo that would be mounted on an attractive concrete stand.  We would like to see the City of Tacoma erect a memorial that will honor the 52 submarines lost during WWII, as well as all submarines lost during peacetime.  We have an old inactive torpedo that would be set on a concrete support, with a bronze plaque dedicated to the memory of all lost submarines and their crews.  The location for the memorial has yet to be determined however, we would like to have it installed at the Blue Star Military Memorial at the Narrows Bridge.

We are the United States Submarine Veterans Inc and have felt there is a need to honor the men who made the supreme sacrifice while serving their country in submarines.  United States Submarine Veterans, Inc is a national organization made up of United States Submarine Veterans.  Our main reason for existence is to perpetuate the memory of all the Submarines and Submarine Sailors that have been lost both during times of conflict and during peacetime.  We are working with the United States Naval Station at Keyport, WA to obtain a surplus, non-functioning torpedo that would be mounted on an attractive concrete stand.  We would like to see the City of Tacoma erect a memorial that will honor the 52 submarines lost during WWII, as well as all submarines lost during peacetime.  We have an old inactive torpedo that would be set on a concrete support, with a bronze plaque dedicated to the memory of all lost submarines and their crews.  The location for the memorial has yet to be determined however, we would like to have it installed at the Blue Star Military Memorial at the Narrows Bridge.

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# 65:
5:14 pm PST, Nov 8, Tonya Butts, New York
# 64:
1:25 pm PDT, Oct 14, Carole Hagen, Oregon
# 63:
11:59 pm PDT, Sep 12, Tatiana Costa, Brazil
# 62:
7:34 am PDT, Aug 22, Scott Jason Miller, New York
# 61:
2:57 pm PDT, Aug 13, Frank Nagle, Arizona
# 60:
9:31 pm PDT, Aug 12, Adam B Dijkman, Arizona
This is a very good idea, because people have a tendency to forget when they are not reminded of what has been done for them.
# 59:
12:27 pm PDT, Aug 12, John Grote, Washington
Build this thing already. Its the least we can do. Thanks, John Grote Grandson of IUOE VP Jack McDonald.
# 58:
4:59 am PDT, Aug 8, Name not displayed, Indiana
# 57:
1:07 pm PDT, Aug 7, Benny Parker, Virginia
The U.S. Submarine Fleet is this nation's most important line of defense. The men manning these boats put their their lives at risk on a daily basis, every time they go to sea. Recognizing their contributions to preserve your freedom is not asking very much for all the sacrifices they make. It is right and just to honor all the Submariners who gave their lives in serving on submarines.
# 56:
10:46 am PDT, Aug 7, Don Ulmer, Washington
It's good to remember the past so we don't have to relive it.
# 55:
7:59 am PDT, Aug 7, Regina Knapp, California
# 54:
9:09 am PDT, Aug 5, Connie Palmer, Washington
I think this is a very worth while cause.
# 53:
5:54 am PDT, Aug 5, Timothy Floersch, Washington
# 52:
10:23 am PDT, Aug 4, Theodore Taylor, Washington
If it were not for the US Submarines, we would be speaking Japanees West of the Missippippi River and speaking German East of the Missippippi River. GOD BLESS OUR MILITARY MEN AND WOMEN !
# 51:
9:14 am PDT, Aug 4, Mark Mascho, Washington
The contributions made by the "Silent Service" in the past and the present are a big part of why we're still a free country today. This memorial is much needed and long overdue!
# 50:
5:22 am PDT, Aug 4, Don Steinhagen, Iowa
The Silent Service is a good thing for today's operational submarines still "on station". However for the service provided by these "volunteers" of past patrols has been too silent for too long. Let's recognize these brave souls who went to sea in underwater ships that have preserved our Great Nation's Freedom.
# 49:
2:50 am PDT, Aug 4, Steve Klein, Virginia
# 48:
7:20 pm PDT, Aug 3, John Leers, Ohio
This Memorial is in tribute of all Navy Submarine Force men, past present and future, who gave their all in service to their country. God Bless them all.
# 47:
7:05 pm PDT, Aug 3, Ernest W. M. Abel, Florida
# 46:
4:47 pm PDT, Aug 3, Larry C. Smith USN retired, Washington
# 45:
3:42 pm PDT, Aug 3, Patrick Kennedy, Florida
I belong to Seawolf base in Panama City Fl and we need to have as many reminders as posible so future generations will never forget
# 44:
12:05 pm PDT, Aug 3, James Scifres, Idaho
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# 43:
11:40 am PDT, Aug 3, Kenneth Gratz, Ohio
As a submarine veteran who served on USS Sea Owl SS-405, I fully support your efforts in raising this memorial. Future generations must be reminded of those who sacrificed to protect their homeland.
# 42:
11:27 am PDT, Aug 3, William E. Albright, Oregon
Sounds like A great idea. As an old submariner its about time we are no linger the "Silent Service" and our decised comrads are recognised for their duty and sacrifice. Bill Albright, LCDR, USN, Retired
# 41:
11:05 am PDT, Aug 3, Greg Anderson, Washington
Greg Anderson as a surface sailor in battle groups we depended on the slient service to protect our butts. these men need this memorial for all that they have done and all that they are doing now.
# 40:
11:01 am PDT, Aug 3, Edgar Brooks, Arizona
# 39:
10:37 am PDT, Aug 3, Robert R. Lester II, Michigan
As a Submarine Veteran, I* believe this is the least we owe to those Brave Shipmates who gave their lives ensuring that the rest of us could sleep soundly at night. Considering that 90+% of the maritime damage done to the enemy was by way of the submarine, I think this is long over due.
# 38:
9:54 am PDT, Aug 3, Nancy Morales, California
There is not enough we can do for our retired or active military. We live free because of their service to this country. This is a small way to show your thanks to the men who gave so much.
# 37:
9:37 am PDT, Aug 3, William Noe, Illinois
We can not thank all of our armed forces enough for our freedoms. As a former submariner and a life member of USSVI I encourage you to support this memorial in Tacoma.
# 36:
9:22 am PDT, Aug 3, William Lacy, Georgia
# 35:
8:29 am PDT, Aug 3, Allen Bishop, California
# 34:
8:15 am PDT, Aug 3, Kerry Ryan, Washington
This is a very caring memorial to the men who served in the submarines.
# 33:
8:12 am PDT, Aug 3, Jadene Kearney, Washington
# 32:
8:01 am PDT, Aug 3, Warner McConnell Harvey, California
Those who gave all, must be remembered if we wish to survive...
# 31:
7:42 am PDT, Aug 3, Linda Holmeide, Washington
# 30:
7:21 am PDT, Aug 3, Roy Purtell, New York
I fully support the efforts of my fellow submariners to install a submarine memorial in the city of Tacoma.
# 29:
7:04 am PDT, Aug 3, Robert Vandergriff, Tennessee
A memorial would be an outstanding way to honor the Submarines and Submariners lost while defending our country during WWII and also during peacetime.
# 28:
5:47 am PDT, Aug 3, Jared Lee, Colorado
The Men and Women who died in WW2 are a generation who have given the most but have received the least amount of recognition. It took nearly 60 years to build a memorial in DC and this just isn't enough. We must honor these 52 submarines that won the war in the pacific for us, and this memorial is long overdo. We need to build this memorial for our submariners who are still on patrol and the wives, mothers, fathers, daughter, sons, sisters, and brothers who are still waiting to be reunited with the sailors they love. The Submariner proudly gave his life to protect his country, his freedom, and his wife. The children he left will cry and be sad, but when they grow up they'll always proud of their Dad. They'll grow up and have families and tell their kids why, for freedom and country that why grandfather died. Just remember this when you look up at the sky, he's looking down on you and your his reason why.
# 27:
1:39 am PDT, Aug 3, Mary Rexford, Washington
# 26:
11:21 pm PDT, Aug 2, Steve Cordes, Washington
The submarine service was, is & always must be, the "Silent Service". Our very lives depend on "stealth"! That required secrecy causes nearly all Americans (who have no involvement with a submariner), to be blissfully ignorant of the very exsistence of our submarine force! We need to do more to recognize the vital service to the defence of our nation that "Silent Service" has always provided. Our Fleet Ballistic Missle submarines have been continuously "on patrol" 24/7 for more than 50 years! Very few Americans realize this fact! I was privlaged to be a small part of that HUGE mission.
# 25:
9:40 pm PDT, Aug 2, Leo Romo, Washington
All Services should have a memorial,period!!
# 24:
8:59 pm PDT, Aug 2, Joseph Shanks, Washington
# 23:
8:33 pm PDT, Aug 2, Michael Davies, Arizona
# 22:
8:20 pm PDT, Aug 2, Ray Samson, Arizona
Having served on the USS Charr SS-328, I believe a memorial like this would go a long way to remember those who gave their all for our freedom ...... Ray Samson EN3(SS) USS Charr SS-328 55-59
# 21:
8:07 pm PDT, Aug 2, Tim Moore, Arizona
Having lived in the Northwest for many years, I believe this memorial is a terrific idea. I too am a submarine veteran from the cold war and am currently involved with establishing a submarine memorial in Phoenix, Arizona. I want to encourage you to lend your support to this project, you will be glad you did. Respectfully Submitted, Tim Moore
# 20:
7:08 pm PDT, Aug 2, Robert D. Robertson, Washington
Submarine Service is a postive asset for our country.
# 19:
6:46 pm PDT, Aug 2, Ron Cox, Washington
# 18:
6:34 pm PDT, Aug 2, Michael Hein, Iowa
# 17:
6:16 pm PDT, Aug 2, James F Robinson, Arkansas
# 16:
5:38 pm PDT, Aug 2, Arthur Thompson, Washington
# 15:
5:32 pm PDT, Aug 2, Gregory Lee, Washington
As a submariner I take pride in the sacrifices all submariners have made for this great nation of ours. But let us remember those Submariners that are still on "patrol". 52 U.S. subs were lost during WWII, accounting for almost 3500 men. These men should be be forget.
# 14:
5:00 pm PDT, Aug 2, Martha Sampson, Washington
Let's honor every one of those submariners with this memorial.
# 13:
4:34 pm PDT, Aug 2, Michael Robb, Washington
I was proud to be stationed aboard submarines and proud to be associated with the men that served on board the boats during WWII. The men that lost their lives should never be forgotten, as they turned the tide of the war that allowed us to gain victory. I fully support this idea to build a memorial to these men.
# 12:
4:32 pm PDT, Aug 2, George Debo, Arizona
An action advisory sent to Naval War Department, Washington D.C. December 8th 1941 "THE SUBMARINES ARE ALL WE HAVE LEFT" Cmdr Stuart S. Murray COMSUBPAC. Pearl Harbor, HI
# 11:
3:26 pm PDT, Aug 2, Jeff Crowder, Washington
# 10:
3:25 pm PDT, Aug 2, Ron Eggimann, Washington
As a submarine veteran I urge that the City of Tacoma support this petition that will honor all who have served on Submarines. The "Silent Service" should not be forgotten.
# 8:
3:19 pm PDT, Aug 2, Prentis Hunsinger, Washington
Lets do this!
# 7:
2:59 pm PDT, Aug 2, Lori Mansfield, Washington
The Submarine Service has been and always will be our FIRST defense on our coastal waters from on to below the seas. It is about time that they have a memorial to call their own. Just because they are called the "Silent Service" does NOT mean we should be silent in our thanks...pride...love and gratitude to these brave souls who protect us from the seen and unseen.
# 6:
2:47 pm PDT, Aug 2, Joseph Witherspoon, Washington
The Silent Service does not also mean forgotten.
# 5:
1:32 pm PDT, Aug 2, Daniel McQuiston, Washington
I think that it would be a fine way to remember those that have given thier all in the defense of our country. Submarine sailors face danger every time that they submerge and work beneath the surface fleet. We do not know that they are there but they provide a constant defense both here and abroad. The submarine sailors stand ready to deliver harm to those that wish to harm us.
# 4:
12:49 pm PDT, Aug 2, John Mansfield, Washington
This is a memorial that is long overdue. Robert Klink of Tacoma was lost on board USS Dorado in WWII. His name is not on the memorial plaque for WWII veterans from Pierce County, now in the Blue Star Memorial Park.
# 3:
12:40 pm PDT, Aug 2, Patrick Lemagie, Washington
# 2:
12:33 pm PDT, Aug 2, Tom Wright, Washington
# 1:
12:05 pm PDT, Aug 2, Kenneth Board, Washington
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