USSVI Thresher Base News January 2011 WWII SubVet &Thresher Base Charter Member Daniel MacIsaac Departs For Final Patrol

Daniel Ralph MacIsaac, 88 years old, of Kittery, died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010, surrounded by his loving family Dan, like his WWII Veterans in Kittery. Daniel was born in Cam- brethren, set the standard for service to bridge, Mass., on Aug. 8, 1922; the their country, family and shipmates - a son of the late Berney A. and Helen standard that inspires and guides those of C. (McKinnon) Mac Isaac. Daniel us who live in their shadow. attended schools in both Cambridge, Dan served in the Navy from 1940 Mass., and Pleasant Bay, Nova Scotia. through 1961, retiring as an FTC(SS). He In 1939 he enlisted in the United States qualified in 1941 aboard the USS Bonita Navy, proudly serving his country for (V-3) (SS-165). In total, Dan served over 20 years as an electrical techni- aboard seven boats and one submarine cian. Upon retiring from the military, tender, including the USS R2 (SS-79), Daniel worked for Electric Boat, a USS Redfish (SS-395), USS Entemedor division of General Electric, and as a (SS-340), USS Besugo (SS-321), USS Civil Servant at the Portsmouth Naval Manta (SS-299), USS Blenny (SS-324) Shipyard. Daniel greatly enjoyed the and the USS Fulton, (AS-11). sea. He liked to go boating, and fish- Dan’s record lists two shore duty stations, ing, and he very much enjoyed being a Naval Station Newport, RI, and Subma- Coast Guard Auxiliary relief lighthouse rine Base, Pearl Harbor, HI where keeper from Boston Light, Boston, he worked in the Shop. Mass., all along the coast up to the Goat Those who where fortunate enough to Island, Kennebunk, Maine — with the have know Dan will remember the Nubble Light as his favorite place to positive and respectful way in which stay. He was a member of the Sub Vets he treated others. of WWII. Daniel was an avid reader, Surviving is his loving wife of 25 years, enjoying the writings of Tom Clancy Linda (Lord) MacIsaac of Kittery; four Sailor Rest Your Oar the most. Daniel also enjoyed competi- children, Gary MacIsaac and his wife tive shooting, when he was in the Navy Shirley of Virginia Beach, Va., Robert he was on the Navy Rifle & Pistol team MacIsaac and his wife Roslyn of Slidell, at his numerous duty stations. After he La., Cynthia Bement and her husband retired from the Navy, he enjoyed skeet Lee of Pitcher, N.Y., Susan Mac Isaac- and trap shooting. Daniel was a good Gallant and her husband Lance of Table of Contents husband and proud father. He was a Marathon, Fla.; grandchildren Christo- Dan MacIssac on Eternal Patrol..... 1 friend to many, and often came to the pher, Craig, Casey, Bonnie, Alexander, Calendar of Events...... 2 needs of others in trying times. He was Danel and Jessica; great-grandchildren November Meeting Minutes...... 2 a great story teller, and enjoyed play- Chase, Chandler, Chelsea and Hailey, Lost Boats...... 2 ing pranks on family and friends, and and great-grandson-to-be Malcolm. Flag Hill Winery Photos...... 3 could laugh at himself when pranked. Also surviving is a sister-in-law Sandra Holland Club Induction Photos...... 4 Daniel was a true man of the great- Faucher and her husband Raymond; To Perpetuate the Memory...... 5 est generation that ever lived, and will nephews Fred Faucher and his wife USSVI Conventions...... Back Page sorely be missed. Predeceasing Dan- Crystal, and Rick Faucher and his wife Next Meeting...... Back Page iel in 1984 was his first wife, Marilla Karen; and greatniece and greatneph- MacIsaac, of Hampton Falls, N.H. ews Brittany, Skyler and Dylan. Page 1 Thresher Base News November 2010 Minutes The November meeting of Thresher as a Veteran’s Day activity and Robin Boats Lost in November Base was held at Flag Hill Winery on Galeaz presented them to the mem- Saturday, November 20. The meeting bers. A thank you note will be written and December was called to order followed by a silent and presented to the students. USS Albacore (SS-218) - 11/ 7/1944 prayer and pledge of allegiance. The USS Growler (SS-215) - 11/8/1944 Tolling of the Bells was conducted USS Scamp (SS-277) - 11/9/1944 for those boats lost in November and USS Corvina (SS-226) - 11/16/1943 December. A silent prayer was said for USS Sculpin (SS-191) - 11/19/1943 those on eternal patrol. USS Capelin (SS-289) - 12/2/1943 USS Sealion (SS-195) - 12/10/1941 USS F-1/Carp (SS-20) - 12/17/1917 USS S-4 (SS-109) - 12/17/1927

• Holland Club 2011 inductees are Dave Cahill, Norman Gilm- ore, Stephen Judy, Francis Nick- erson, Joseph Palmer, and Roy Pierce. •Albacore Park Executive Direc- tor is retiring in March. If anyone is interested in this full-time job see Bill Seaward. •Peter Joy has sent out cards to Calender of Events Bob Bryant’s family and to Legs January 15 - 1200 - Meeting/Lun- A sound off of those present was Legare. cheon at Newick’s, Dover, NH conducted - There were 22 members •Let Peter Joy know if there are any - 1200 - Meeting/Luncheon and 18 spouses. Special guests includ- base members on the Binacle List or March 19 at Newick’s, Dover, NH ed Command Masterchief Tom Mills who is homebound. and D1 Command Tom Shannon. •Larry Oiler and Kevin Galeaz at- April 9 - 1300 - USS Thresher Memori- Secretary’s Report - Minutes from the tended Bob Bryant’s wake in Wolfe- al Service, Traip Academy, Kittery, ME September 2010 meeting were read boro on November 14. The family was - TBD - Meeting/Luncheon and approved. very appreciative. May 21 Treasurer’s Report - •New officers will be installed at the May 30 - 1000 - Memorial Day Ceremo- Balance as of 9/18/10 $3480.80 January meeting at Newick’s. ny at Albacore Park, Portsmouth, NH Deposits: +$325.58 • John Laurence Busch, author of July 16 - 1200 - Lobsterbake and Expenses: -$280.00 Steam Coffin, has requested to make a Balance as of 11/20/10 $3526.38 presentation at our January meeting. Holland Club Induction at Seabrook American Legion Old Business - • Closing prayer was conducted prior • Traip Academy will remain open. to the meeting being adjourned. September 17 - 1200 - Meeting/Lun- cheon at Newick’s, Dover, NH New Business - • Holland Club Ceremony - Mike - 1200 - Meeting/Lun- • 6th grade students from McLaugh- Remmington, Dan Nickelson, Ian November 19 cheon at Flag Hill Winery, Lee, NH lin Middle School, Manchester, NH, Johnston, and William Nyland. created thank you notes with M&Ms Page 2 Flag Hill Winery Luncheon

Page 3 Holland Club Induction Ceremony

Tom Shannon presents Dan Nickelson with his Holland Club certificate.

Ian Johnston displays his Holland Club certificate which was presented to him by Tom Shannon.

New Holland Club member William Nyland speaks with Tom Shannon after receiving his certificate.

Mike Remmington shakes hands with Tom Shannon, D1 Commander, after being inducted into the Holland Club.

New Holland Club inductees - Mike Remmington, Holland Club members who attended the luncheon at Flag Dan Nickelson, Ian Johnston, and William Nyland Hill Winery on November 20, 2010. Page 4 To Perpetuate the Memory

Ronald Arthur models of all types. His ship, U.S.S. Betelgeuse (AK 260). Sev- Muise was born on chief interest, how- eral of his early duty assignments took March 10, 1932, in ever, was his work; and him to Japan. His duty assignments New York City, but Ronald spent much of included the Rodman Naval Station in he moved with his his free time improving the Panama Canal Zone, and a Navy family to Mystic, his cooking skills. construction battalion in the western Conn., at an early Ronald completed Pacific. age. A descendant elementary school in Having volunteered for submarine of first American Mystic, and he at- duty, Ronald was graduated from Sub- settlers, there have tended high school in marine School in June 1962. He was been seafaring men Groton, Conn. He assigned to the Thresher on October 17, on both sides of his was an average student 1962. family for several who excelled in athlet- During his service career, he was twice generations. ics, and he won several awarded the Navy’s Good Conduct At one time, his Ronald Arthur Muise awards in track com- Medal; and he also received the Na- father was a com- Commissaryman Second Class petition. He affiliated tional Defense Service medal for service mercial fisherman; with the Naval Reserve in the Korean emergency. and some of Ron- while still in high He is survived by his mother, Mrs. ald’s most enjoy- school, and he enlisted Dorothy Runnals Tierney, now living able boyhood days were spent with his in the regular Navy in April 1950. in Los Angeles, Calif., and a sister, Mrs. father fishing. For a hobby, he natu- After completing recruit training, Marilyn Muise Berman, of Sepulveda, rally turned to building boats and ship Ronald was assigned to the attack cargo Calif.

James Alton Musselwhite was born at the Navy’s Submarine School at completed further training in nuclear on December 9, 1933, in Fayetteville, the U.S. Naval Submarine Base, New power in September of that year. N.C. He spent his early years there, London, Conn. He successfully com- James had been awarded the Navy’s attending Central Elementary School pleted the course Good Conduct and Alexander Graham Junior High of instruction in Medal (two School. James was a good student, February 1960. He awards) during making better than average grades. also completed a his naval service. He enjoyed sports and music, being a course of instruc- James is sur- member of the school baseball team tion in electronics vived by his and a clarinetist in the Alexander and was assigned to wife, Barbara Graham Band. James was also active his first submarine, L. Musselwhite in Scouting, and in later years be- the U.S.S. Chivo of Elleresburg, came an enthusiastic bowler. He was (SS 341) in April Wash.; four a member of the First Presbyterian 1960. While serv- children, Dennis Church in his hometown. ing in Chivo, James Alton, Karen L., While in high school, James joined became qualified as Sharon A., and the National Guard. He became so a submariner and Donald Allen, interested in service-training oppor- was awarded his James Alton Musselwhite born on Decem- tunities that he decided to make the silver dolphins. Electronics Technician Second Class ber 17, 1963. He service a career. He enlisted in the He was selected United States Navy also leaves his Navy in May 1957. for advance training mother, Mrs. After completing his recruit training, in nuclear power, and in March 1962, Margaret S. Helms of Fayetteville, he was assigned to the aircraft carrier he completed a year-long course of N.C., and his father, Mr. Herman H. U.S.S. Bon Homme Richard (CVA study. He was assigned to the nucle- Musselwhilte of Winston-Salem, N.C. 31). He then volunteered for subma- ar-powered submarine U.S.S. Thresh- rine duty and was selected for training er (SSN 593), in June 1962, and Page 5 THRESHER Base United States Submarine Veterans, Inc. c/o Kevin Galeaz 1465 Hooksett Road #239 Hooksett, NH 03106

Next Thresher Base Meeting Saturday, January 15 @ 1200 Newick’s Restaurant • Dover, NH

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