October 2009 - New Key shipmates added in October 2009. Morey, William 68 - 70; Allfrey, Richard Plank Owner 65 - 66; Zuhn, Christopher 73 - 74. Check Crew List for details

October 8, 2009 - Just received this e-mail from Al Singleman regarding shipmate Tom Conlon. Tom is the past president of USSVI.

"Shipmates: I got a call Oct. 5th, from Tom Conlon from his hospital bed. Tom had a bad infection in his right foot and had to have all the toes on his right foot removed as well as part of the right foot.

He is doing fine under the present circumstances.

He is in the Hackensack University Medical Center, 20 Prospect Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601 Room 3002. Phone number is 201-270-3184.

Diane and I went down to see him yesterday. He is scheduled for more surgery, possibly on Fri., to close the incision. He may go home on Mon., Oct. 12th.

Regretfully,
Al Singleman, Jr."

October 7, 2009 - I was notified today of the passing of Bruce Garrett - A-Gang Gold Crew in the 80s. Bruce died on Monday, October 5, 2009 of liver failure. You can read his obituary in Eternal Patrol. Our deepest sympathies go out to his family, especially his wife Judy. Rest in peace shipmate.