USSVI Thresher Base News March 2008 Holland Club Induction Anthony LaPlante Passes Away Anthony C. LaPlante, 68, of York, Maine died unexpect- edly Tues- day, Feb. 19, 2008, in York Hospital. He was born Nov. P. W. Louthain, Eastern District Commander; Roger Miller; Carl Chase; 14, 1939, George Horne; Tom Shannon, Marblehead Base and Eastern District Vice in York, son of Antonio and Beulah Commander; Gary Hildreth, Thresher Base Commander (Driscoll) (LaPlante) MacIntire. He On January 19, the base held its an- Roger Miller qualified on the USS graduated from York High School and nual Holland Club Induction. This Sabelfish (SS-303). Roger also served served in the U.S. Navy fleet. year Carl Chase, George Horne and aboard USS Triton (SSN/SSRN-586) He worked for the York post office for Roger Miller reached the 50th an- from 59’ – 61’, USS Bang (SS-385) in 35 years before retiring. He enjoyed niversary of their qualification on ’62, USS Daniel Boone (SSBN-629) carpentry, cooking, his truck and tools, in 1958. EM3(SS) Carl from ’65 –’67, USS Dolphin (AGSS- his Navy submarine service time and Chase & EM3(SS) George Horne 555) from ’70-’71, USS Haddock NASCAR. He was also an avid model railroader and enjoyed many years of both qualifed on the USS Calvalla (SS- (SSN-621) from’72-’73, and Ulysses S karate. 244). George also served on the USS Grant (SSBN-631) from ’80-’85. He leaves his wife of 42 years, Pauline Albacore (AGSS-569). QMC(SS) (Loudon) LaPlante; a daughter, Carol E. Glidden of Salem, N.H.; a granddaugh- Thresher Base Member Receives USSVI Award ter, Kirsten Glidden; his mother; a Kevin Galeaz, Thresher Base Vice parades, school activities, presenta- Commander, Sec- tions to Civic, legisla- continued on page 5 retary, Webmaster, tive, veterans, patriotic and Newsletter and other organiza- Editor, received the tions such as Library USSVI Meritorious displays, Commu- Table of Contents Award First Run- nity Bulletin Boards, Holland Club...... 1 ner Up. This Award Schools, items that Anthony LaPlante...... 1 is presented to the appear in print and/or USSVI Meritorious Award...... 1 member, Base, or electronic media, Press January Meeting Minutes...... 2 group that most ex- Releases, Public/Com- To Perpetuate the Memory...... 3 emplifies the Motto, munity Service An- Holy Cross Memorial Service...... 5 “Pride nouncements etc, have VFW Memorial Service...... 5 Runs Deep,” who promoted the concept USSVI Conventions...... Back Page by the efforts and in- of Honor, Duty, Pride Next Meeting...... Back Page volvement of a member group or Base Reputation history and lore of the US in for example, local veterans affairs, continued on page 2 Page  Base and USSVI News

Meritorious Award (continued from page 1) Navy Submarine Force to the general 3) Memorial Day Service at Albacore this prestigous award. PW Louthain public and community at large. The Park - He has not only attended the accepted the award on his behalf and award winner is selected by the Dis- service, but he has also participated in due to poor weather and previous trict Commanders. the service by reading names of boats commitments, PW Louthian would On February 20, 2007, Larry Oiler lost and playing weaths on different not be able to present Kevin with his and Gary Hildreth recommended granite monuments. 4) Base Secretary award until the January 2008 Thresh- Kevin Galeaz for this award. “Kevin - In 2003, he added this role to the er Base meeting. PW stressed that exemplifies the motto ‘Pride Runs many other roles that he had taken there were only two people that were Deep.’ His involvement in local vet- on. 5) Newsletter Editor - Under nominated for this award. This is a very erans’ affairs, parades, school activi- Kevin’s watch, the newsletter has be- strict award and it takes a lot to make ties, etc. have promoted the concept come a professional looking document it through the nominating process. He of honor, duty and pride of the U.S. with quality articles and features. 6) was honored to receive this award on Navy Submarine Force.” The letter Webmaster - Kevin took the initiative behalf of Kevin. Gary Hildreth ac- of recommendation focused on the to design, implement and maintain knowledge all the hard work that Kevin six major tasks that Kevin has taken the base website. This has led to an does for the base and how much it is appreciated. on since joining the base. 1) Thresher improved public image and outreach. Kevin thanked PW for bringing up the Memorial Service - Kevin has taken “Kevin’s dedicated service and sup- award and told the membership that the bases creed of remembering those port to USSVI, Thresher base and his he deeply appreciates the opportunity lost on the USS Thresher to heart fellow submariners exemplifies the to serve. “It has been an honor to serve and he works hard to ensuring the meaning of ‘shipmate.’” all of you. Of all the community service outstanding success of the service. During the annual convention in I do, this is probably my favorite. The 2) Lobsterfest - When the Squalas Alaska in September 2007, the award WWII guys are steel. You guys are quite Chapter could no longer host their receipients were announced. Kevin a bunch and I am honored very much. annual event, Kevin volunteered to was awarded First Runner Up in It is because of you that I do this.” organize and coordinate the event.

January Meeting Minutes The January 2008 meeting was held at and he will be sending out postcards to officers. This is the first official swearing the VFW on Saturday, January 19. It those who have not paid. A report has in ceremony for Thresher Base. was called to order followed by a prayer been submitted to National. As of today continued on page 4 and pledge of allegiance. The Tolling of 58 members have not paid. the Bell was conducted for boats lost Mike Geletka - Gary in January and February followed by a spoke with his wife the sound off of all present. Special guests other day and she indicat- at the meeting were: PW Louthain, ed that Mike was doing Eastern District Commander; Tom well. It was thought that Shannon, Marblehead Base and Eastern he would attend today’s District Vice Commander; and Dick meeting, but he did not. Hillman and Bill Turner from the Mil- Gary will call to see how he is doing. ford, NH VFW. - Gary Secretary’s Report - The minutes from Bill Seaward the November meeting were read and received word that he was approved. not feeling well and he will call to see how he is Treasurer’s Report - Our beginning balance is $5,767.52 We had deposits of doing. Kevin Galeaz, Junior Vice Commander and $931.00 and expenses of $700.00. Our Swearing in of Officers - One of the reasons, PW Louthain attended this Secretary; Gary Hildreth, Commander; current balance is $5,998.52. Dennis Tom Young, Senior Vice Commander; meeting was to swear in the new base thanked everyone who paid their dues Dennis O’Keefe, Treasurer Page  To Perpetuate the Memory

Frank John Malinski was born on Cross. the course of instruction in December, August 6, 1939, in Glen Ridge, N.J., During his junior and senior years at he was selected for advance training in the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Malin- Holy Corss, he was listed in the Who’s nuclear power. From December 1961, ski, Jr. He attended Who Among Stu- to January 1963, Frank underwent parochial schools dents in American training in nuclear power at the Mare as a youth, and was Universities and Col- Island Naval Shipyard, Calif., and at the awarded the Ad leges. Active in student nuclear power training unit at Idaho Altar Dei Medal, government and other Falls, Idaho. In early January 1963, highest Catholic campus activities, he Frank was assigned to his first subma- Shout honor, for his was a leader in the rine duty in the U.S.S. Thresher (SSN outstanding perfor- Naval Reserve Officers’ 593). mance as an Eagle Training Corps and Frank’s interests included swimming, Scout. served as color guard hiking, boaring, bowling, golf, bridge and Frank was an commander and bat- photography. He was a licensed radion honor student at talion commander. “ham” operator, played the guitar, banjo, Fairfield Prepara- After graduation, and piano. A sports car enthusiast, he tory School in Fair- Frank was commis- was a member of the Sports Car Club of field, Conn., prior to Frank John Malinski sioned an ensign, and America. He was an active member of entering the College Lieutenant Junior Grade volunteered for subma- the Knights of Columbus. of the Holy Cross rine duty. He entered He is survived by his parents, Frank in Worcester, Mass. the Submarine School Malinski, Jr., of Tucson, Ariz., and In June 1961, Frank at the U.S. Naval Margareta Malinski of Stratford, Conn. was graduated summa cum laude with Submarine Base, New London, Conn., a bachelor of science degree from Holy in June 1961. Successfully completing

Richard William Jones was born on Submarine School at the U.S. Naval February 4, 1963, Richard was assigned December 20, 1941, in Nashua, N.H., Submarine Base, to the submarine the son of Mr. and Mrs.. William P. New London, Conn., U.S.S. Thresher Jones. He spent his early boyhood in and was graduated (SSN 593). Milford, and attended local schools with the class of July He is survived by prior to enlisting in the naval service. 1960. He was then his parents, Mr. During his school years, Richard was assigned to the sub- and Mrs. William active in Scouting, was a member of the marine U.S.S. Diablo P. Jones; sister, cross-country and track team, and the (SS 479), in which Doris and Betty brush fire squadron; and took part in he became qualified Jones, and Mrs. the senior play. He was interested in as a submariner on Edith Gauthier all antiques, and with his father, collected August 17, 1961, of Milford, N.H. powder horns and flasks. and was awarded his He also leaves Richard enlisted on September 17, silver dolphins. He two nephews, 1959, after graduating from high school, was later selected for Mark and Carl and received his basic training at the training in the nucle- Richard William Jones Gauthier, and U.S. Naval Training Center, Great ar power program, Electrician’s Mate Second Class several aunts and Lakes, Ill. He attended the Navy’s and successfully United States Navy uncles. Electrician’s Mate School prior to completed the year- volunteering for submarine duty. Upon long course at New being accepted, he was enrolled in the London and Windsor Locks, Conn. On Page  Base and USSVI News

January Minutes (continued from page 2) USSVI Award Presentation- PW Lout- a Submarine by Mary Cummings. This Received a letter from Keith Taylor, hain presented Kevin Galeaz with the may be borrowed and he has informa- Royal Navy attended the service last USSVI Meritorious Award First Run- tion on purchasing copies. year and he was friends with Com- ner Up (see story on page 1) Submarine Birthday Ball - The ball will mander Harvey. He suggests that we be help on April 19th. Carl Weber has Boat Sponsorships - The base sponsors send an invitation to Commander Ben- the USS Hampton and Dennis O’Keefe been selected as the WWII representa- nett, in Washington DC, because he has sponsors the USS Augusta. Dennis tive. Carl will write a bio for the pro- expressed an interest in attending the O’Keefe has been sponsoring the boat gram. service. for 10 years. Gary Hildreth presented Thresher Memorial Service - Approval Dennis with a certificate for his boat has been granted to hold the sponsorship. service at the R.W. Traip Academy. The one outstanding issue is the insurance. Subclass is all set to name the next grad- uating class after the Thresher and they will come up and at- tend the service. The invitation will be a bit more formal this year because it is the Service for Richard Jones - Dick Hill- 45th. Do not expect the large man (left) and Bill Turner (right), from crowd of 500 that attended th 40th, but Eagle Scout - The grandson of LCDR the VFW in Milford, NH, gave a brief John Lyman achieved the rank of Eagle still expect a large number. presentation on the Memorial Service Scout and Gary Hildreth sent a letter The shipyard color guard will be used being held at the VFW to honor Mil- of commendation to him. His project for the service. The USS Greenville’s ford resident Richard Jones who was an was aboard the USS Torsk where he host community is Kittery and they will Electrician’s Mate Second Class aboard organized a restoration project to bring assist with the ceremony and refresh- the Thresher. This service will be held it back up to speed. ments. A budget for refreshments is on April 10 at 10 a.m. at the VFW in being based on 300 attendees at $3.00 USS New Hampshire - Tom Young Milford. In their planning process they spoke to the group about the USS New per person, so a motion is made to spend wanted to make sure that they coordi- Hampshire Commissioning. He at- $1000 for refreshments. This was sec- nated with Thresher Base and the plan- tended the recent Navy League meeting onded and unanimously approved. PW ning of our Memorial Service. and the four Senators from Maine and suggested contacting local companies Biographies - Kevin Galeaz continues New Hampshire have submitted letters for donations and Lori Arsenault has to request member biographies for the to the Secretary of the Navy to push indicated that a local church group is website and the newsletter. for the commissioning and the Skipper willing to provide refreshments as well. 50/50 - The raffle was won by Dan has indicated that he wants the com- Guest speakers are being sought for MacIssac. missioning to be in New Hampshire. It the service. Rear Admiral McCoy is A closing prayer was given and the will take place in October or November being asked to speak. Further discussion meeting was adjourned followed by the 2008. PW Louthian suggests speaking was had on who else to invite - Kevin Holland Club induction and Potluck with Admiral Heaney, Group 2, for his suggested the Admiral in charge of Luncheon. support in bringing the commissioning ComSub 4 and Gary suggested Admiral here. He is also a member of Subvets. Kenny. Both leads will be followed up on. Captain Mazzone, Shipyard Com- New Submarine Book - Tom Young has a copy of mander, will introduce speakers. The Baker Boys Going to Sea on Page  Base and USSVI News

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45th Memorial Service Thresher Base Holland Club Members. Left to Right Front Row: astern Region District One Com- mander P.W. Louthain, Bob Bryant, Roger Miller, Carl Chase, George Horne, Eastern Region for USS Thresher District One Vice Commander Tom Shannon & Thresher Base Commander Gary Hildreth. Second Row: Ralph Deviod, Herm Stolzenburg, Tom Young, Jack McNally. Third Row: Ed Storer, (SSN 593) Bill Tebo, Carl Weber, Bob Flannery & Dan MacIsaac College of Holy Cross to VFW Post 4368 to Hold Saturday, April 12, 2008 Hold Service for Service for Thresher Thresher Crew Member Crew Member Kevin Galeaz was contacted by Bill Kevin Galeaz was contacted by Dick 1:00 p.m. Dempsey, Chairman of the Joseph Hillman, VFW Post 4368 Quartermas- T. O’Callahan NROTC Commit- ter and USSVI Subvet. VFW Post 4368 in Milford, NH, is planning a Memo- tee at the College of the Holy Cross rial Service to honor Milford resident in Worcester, Massachusetts. The R. W. Traip Academy Richard Jones who was an Electrician’s committee honors Father O’Callahan 12 Williams Avenue Mate Second Class aboard the Thresh- who was a Holy Cross professor, Navy er. This service will be held on April Kittery, Maine Chaplin and Medal of Honor recipient 10 at 10 a.m. at the VFW in Milford. along with assisting the NROTC and An invitation has been extended to all honoring veterans from the Navy and USSVI Thresher Base members to at- a Marine Corps who attended Holy Cross. tend the ceremony. If you are interested This year on April 26, they are in attending, contact Dick Hillman at honoring LTJG Frank Malinski, Holy 603-673-9817. Refreshments will be served Cross graduate, who was lost on the following the service Thresher. Bill Dempsey was looking Anthony LaPlante for help in contacting LTJG Malinis- (continued from page 1) ki’s family as well as others in the New a brother, John LaPlante of New Hamp- England area who might be interested shire; two sisters, Marie Martin and in our program. An invitation has been Phyllis Hilbig, both of Connecticut; extended to all USSVI Thresher Base RSVP nieces and nephews; and his family in members to attend this ceremony. Kevin Galeaz England. Memorial contributions may Mass will start at 1:00 with the service [email protected] be made to an Animal Rescue League starting at 2:00. If you are interested of your choice. or 603.268.0420 in attending, contact Bill Dempsey at 1-413-734-1487 or 1-413-575-5829. Page  THRESHER Base United States Submarine Veterans, Inc. c/o Kevin Galeaz 1465 Hooksett Road #239 Hooksett, NH 03106

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