USS RICH WORK PARTY
Courtesy of Marshall K. DuBois
Once again it was our privilege and pleasure to conduct a Work Party on the USS Laffey from October 12 to 18, 2008. For early arrivals, they found the weekend windy and rainy with things looking bleak. Then on Monday the clouds and rain went away and provided us with near perfect conditions to get our work objectives met on time. At the end of the week, Saturday morning brought more rain, wind and much cooler weather. Nevertheless we were able to contribute to the appearance of the ship and complete our work list. As always, it was an enjoyable experience to interact with visitors. It's astonishing the number of questions they have. We also distributed 200 American flags furnished to us with the compliments of Modern Woodmen of America Insurance Company. We did note, with amazement, the accomplishments of the other groups since our visit in October, 2007. The refurbished/restored spaces looked spectacular and the visitors did slow down or stop to take in what it was like in the life of sailors aboard Laffey. There was always folks in the theater watching the video. The following members of the USS Rich Association participated in the Work Party:
Bandomir | Wally | Waukesha | WI |
Carroll | James | Port Charlotte | FL |
Cochrane | Robert | Perkiomenville | PA |
DuBois | Marshall K | Sarasota | FL |
Gnirke | Roy | Surfside Beach | SC |
Henry | Steven D | Hurricane | WV |
Koeniger | Richard | Canaan | IN |
Robbins | Dale | Dundee | FL |
Robbins | Eugene | Dundee | FL |
Saunders | Joe | Hagerstown | MD |
Wilson | Gary | Brentwood | TN |
Once again, please accept our thanks for permitting our participation in this program. Sincerely, Marshall K DuBois, SH2 (62-66)