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Worthington Memorial Day Parade

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we regret to inform you that the May 25th Worthington Memorial Day Parade has been cancelled for this year 2020. We are looking at possible dates in the future. We are hopeful but realistic that large gatherings of people with no entrance or exit gate in which to screen them are probably out of the question for some time to come. We are, however, planning on a virtual ceremony on May 25th that would be posted on our Facebook page and other outlets yet to be named to honor our veterans who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Please monitor our website, www.alohio239.org for further information.

April 4th Submarine Birthday Dinner and Tolling Ceremony

Well shipmates, it doesn't appear that things are going to improve anytime soon. And waiting a few more days for the inevitable is useless. Therefore, we are CANCELLING the April 4th Submarine Birthday Dinner and Tolling of the Bell.
 
Federal and state governments, likely soon to be followed by locals, are recommending against meetings of large groups of people (currently 10 or more). It would not be a surprise if they lowered that number, or mandated cancellation of all meetings regardless of number. They've already closed bars and restaurants to on-site service, and I suspect the restrictions will be passed to fraternal and veteran organizations soon... which would force us to cancel anyway.

Jim Tolson departs on Eternal Patrol

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It is with a very heavy heart that I inform you that our Columbus Base shipmate and friend Jim Tolson departed on Eternal Patrol this morning.

Jim joined the United States Navy in 1967. He qualified in 1971 aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt SSBN-600, and also served aboard the submarine tender USS Sperry AS-12. Jim spent his Naval career as an Electronics Technician, advancing to the rating of ET1(SS) before being discharged in 1976.

Samuel M. Templeton departs on Eternal Patrol

Tempeton thumbI'm sad and surprised to inform you of the passing of our Columbus Base shipmate Sam Templeton. Sad, because we've lost another shipmate. Surprised, because Sam passed on 23 January 2018 and we weren't aware!
Sam served in the Navy from 1955 to 1961, leaving as MM1(SS). He qualified in 1956 aboard USS Trutta SS-421, and also served on USS Skate SSN-578 in 1957 and USS Halibut SSN/SSGN-587 from 1959 to 1961. Sam was a Life Member of both USSVI (joining in 2001) and Columbus Base (joining in 2005), and also a member of Cod Base in Cleveland. Sam was inducted into the Holland Club in 2006.
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