God Bless them who are serving

and are still serving.

Love and care for each other

for war changes people.

Let us not forget

to reach out

for those who bring

the pain of war home.

Submarine Vets, USS Trigger (SS-237), book comment and submarine paintings.The 54th National Convention US Submarine Veterans of WWII, Louisville, Kentucky September 1-6, 2008.

The photo belongs to Larry Nokes. Larry never served on USS Trigger, he was with the relief crew during refit. The USS Trigger's battle flag is hanging on a screen door of a small cafe. Larry served aboard the USS Pampanito (SS-383).

John S. Smith Jr., producer of Louisiana's Greatest Generation Documentary said this about my book, Submarine Stories of World War II, " Your book is excellent, essay read! Congratulations!! I especially enjoyed Bill Grieves story on board the Thresher. What drama!! It would make a good move!"

Submarine Art and Paintings by Laura Ross http://www.submarinepaintings.com/