Saturday, June 1, 2024
Dear Kathy, family and friends of Richie,
On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans, we offer our sincere condolences at Richie´s passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are always saddened whenever a fellow "Bubblehead" departs on Eternal Patrol. He served with honor on the USS Sablefish SS-303, USS Spikefish SS-404, USS Irex SS-482 and USS Diablo SS-479.
To our "Brother-of-the-Phin" we say, "Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. Fair Winds and Following Seas." Thank you for your service to our country.
Kathy and family... "may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you." 2 Thessalonians 3:16 (ESV).
Jim Sandman, FTC(SS) Ret,
National Chaplain, USSVI.
www.jimsandman.com