Heroes Beneath the Waves: Submarine Stories of the 20th Century by Mary Nida Smith is dedicated to the love of her life, Chief Melvin T. Smith.

 

Navy Hymn for Submariners  Chief Melvin T. Smith, STC (SS)USN-RET who served aboard the USS Snapper (SS-185), USS Quillback (SS-424), USS Sea Leopard (SS-484),USS Sennet (SS-408), and the USS Sea Fox (SS-402), went on his last patrol the 14 of November 2015.http://www.loiaconoliteraryagency.com/authors/mary-nida-smith

USSVI GROTON BASE

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Ceremony ~

"December 7, 1941, a date that will live in infamy ..."

USSVI Groton Base will conduct a Pearl Harbor Remembrance Ceremony at the WWII Submarine Veterans Memorial East in Groton commencing just a few minutes before 1:00 pm Monday, December 7, 2015.

Chaplain Jack Gallimore will conduct the service.
A saluting battery will be conducted during the ceremony.

Open to the Public ... Hope to see you there.
We ask all to be there no later than 12:45 pm.

Book Signing Mary Nida Smith

Heroes Beneath the Waves: True Submarine Stories of the Twentieth Century
Author Book Sale and Signing Holiday Event 
Event Type: Adults 
Date: 12/5/2015 
Start Time: 1:00 PM 
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Knox Rooms A+B+Great Hall 
Description: Author signing event and book sale. 
Other: The Library will showcase authors at this holiday book sale and signing event. Meet neighbors who are authors and have them autograph your purchases. Books make great gifts, so shop locally and support talented authors! Authors: please register for booth space beginning November 1. No charge. Space will be available on a 1st come 1st served basis. 
I'll be there, join me. Donald W. Reynolds Library Serving Baxter County http://submarinestories.blogspot.com

USS Sennet SS-408 FTG2(SS)

Robert M. Fay

passed Thursday, Nov 12, 2015. He was bornOct 24, 1941 to Jewel and Robert Fay (both deceased). Survived by childrenTrina Malinak, Dana DeBuck, and Kelly Fay, their mother MaryEllen Hall;stepchildren Lauri (deceased), Karen, Bethany, Andy, their mother Carol Fay(deceased); sisters Anna Bass, Rochelle Lindsey, Jan Copes, and Rose-Marie Fay;numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousin. After 4 years in the USNavy, Bob received a Naval Scholarship to TheUniversityof Texas. After graduation, he was commissioned and returned to submarineservice. After leaving the Navy, he became a licensed Ship Master, laterworking offshore piloting boats in the gas/oil industry near AK and LA coast.Never able to get the salt water out of his veins, he returned to San Leon andbecame involved in the South Houston High School Alumni activities, was activewith the Crew DuRouge Madi Gras celebration, and Pasadena Kids Night Out.Memorial service will be held at the American Legion #0521 @ 2221 Preston Ave. Pasadena TX. Nov 30, 2015, noon. In lieuof flowers, make a donation to SHHS Alumni Assoc. 3820 S. Shaver S Houston, TX77587.

USS Sennet SS-408 FTG2(SS) 1960-62

USS Sea Robin SS-407 LTjg 1966-68

Heroes Beneath the Waves: Submarine Stories of the Twentieth Century 

Author Book Sale and Signing Holiday Event 
Event Type: Adults 
Date: 12/5/2015 
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Knox Rooms A+B+Great Hall
Description: Author signing event and book sale.
Other: The Library will showcase authors at this holiday book sale and signing event. Meet neighbors who are authors and have them autograph your purchases. Books make great gifts, so shop locally and support talented authors! Authors: please register for booth space beginning November 1. No charge. Space will be available on a 1st come 1st served basis.
I'll be there, join me. Donald W. Reynolds Library Serving Baxter County

Heroes Beneath the Waves:

Mary Nida Smith's Heroes Beneath the Waves: Submarine Stories of the 20th Century! http://www.loiaconoliteraryagency.com/pass-on-the-word-that-mary-nida-smiths-book-heroes-beneath-the-waves-submarine-stories-of-the-20th-century-is-now-available 

Melvin Tolbert Smith STC (SS) USN-RET Found Peace on this Day.

Chief Melvin T. Smith, STC (SS)USN-RET Sailed his last journey to be with our Lord - 11/15/2015.