Friday, September 12, 2008

Ron Smith, Submarine Veteran of World War II and author went on Eternal Patrol at 0615, Friday, September 12, 2008. He served with Joe Blanchett on the USS Seal (SS-183) and was a friend of Carl Schmidt, Central Region, Regional Director USSWI. Ron had many friends. He was the author of TORPEDMAN 1993 and THE DEPTHS OF COURAGE: AMERICAN SUBMARINERS AT WAR WITH JAPAN 1941-1945) by Flint Whitlock and Ron Smith. To Ron Smith: Calm sailing with blue skies. Thanks for your written words you left behind to help us remember the price you, and all the submarine veterans of World War II paid, so we could enjoy the freedoms we have today.

1 comment:

Dan Smith said...

Ron Smith was my grandpa. Your kind words are helpful during these times. My grandpa will not only live on in the pages he has written, but in the stories he has told and the memories he has given me.