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At random: George Washington Endorsed the use of the first American submarine, David Bushnell's TURTLE, during the Revolution. Following the vessel's attack on a British man-of-war, he discussed the potential use of submarines in a letter to Thomas Jefferson.

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Posted 2026-04-24 1:09 PM (#106055)

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Subject: Friday Obits

https://www.facebook.com/ussvi.eternalpatrol/

The above link goes to the USSVI (United States Submarine Veterans, Inc.) Facebook page where their members who have gone on “Eternal Patrol” are noted.

I’ll keep my work here going, trying to get others who were not USSVI members. You’re encouraged to look there as well as here! Obviously, there’ll be some I miss and some I duplicate.

USN, Retired, Senior Chief Leland “Lee” Curtis Rogers, Jr.
ROGERS .. .. .. Leland Curtis Rogers Jr., age 94, departed this life on April18, 2026 on his Final Eternal Patrol as a United States Navy Submarine Veteran.
Lee was born on June 24, 1931, in Chinchilla, PA. He graduated from Clarks Summit High School in 1949. Following graduation, he attended Castle Heights Military Academy and Wyoming Seminary before enlisting in the U.S. Navy after the beginning of the Korean War in 1950. After attending Boot Camp and Electronics School, Lee was assigned to the USS Briarius. He began training at Submarine School and was assigned to submarine USS K-1 in 1953. He was transferred to the nuclear power submarine training school in Idaho Falls, Idaho in 1955. His submarine service continued, serving on the USS Skate, temporary duty on the USS Nautilus, the USS Swordfish (plank owner), the USS Sculpin (plank owner), and the USS Tinosa. He was also an instructor at the Navy Nuclear Power School. Upon retirement from the Navy, after 20 years, Lee became an engineer in the commercial Nuclear Power field, working for various firms for 34 years. He retired in 2004 and continued living his full and meaningful life of 94.75 years.
Lee married the love of his life, Patricia Ann Brennan, in 1955 and together they had five children. Over the length of their marriage, they lived in 10 States (in 4 time zones), owned 11 homes, served in numerous temporary duty stations, had 7 dogs and 4 cats, met numerous life-long friends, and still loved each other as much at the end as in the beginning. What an adventure!
He was an outstanding husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend to all. His children could not have asked for a better role model and mentor. He was at every game, meet, recital, concert, or activity. His approving voice could always be heard.
In his retirement, Lee was actively involved in Submarine Veterans groups in multiple states and many other Veterans associations, which brought him great joy. He still fit in his uniform and loved participating in ceremonies, parades, and other special events. This Senior Chief loved to tell stories - and he had many (some of them true!)
Lee was preceded in death by Patricia, his faithful and loving wife of 60 years, parents Leland C. Rogers and Phoebe Maddock Rogers, and sister Jean Dorothy Rogers.
Lee is survived by his five children: Lecia Ann Albright (Thomas), Diane Jane Calhoun (Frank), Ellen Louise Smith (Paul), Leland Curtis III (Stacy), and Owen Gregory; six grandchildren: Katharine Albright, Cassandra Miller (Keaton), Patrick and Alexander Rogers, and Brendan and Maeve Smith, and great-grandchildren Beau and Brooks Miller.
As the Navy tradition states - "Sailor, rest your oar - we have the watch."

CANTRELL .. .. .. RADM Walter H. Cantrell died Thursday, April 23 in Asheville, NC at the age of 90.
A native of Brevard, Walter was a son of the late Walter and Faye Cantrell. Walter graduated from Brevard High School and the US Naval Academy, where he earned an MS degree and a NavEng Professional Degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is also a graduate of an advanced program at the Harvard JFK School of Government.
His 37-year naval career included assignments afloat and ashore; combat and peacetime; and overseas and stateside. He was a designated Engineering Duty Officer for thirty years of his career. He held key research, design, management, safety and leadership responsibilities in nuclear submarine and Trident missile programs. In his final Navy tour, he was responsible for development, design, acquisition and deployment of Navy underwater, terrestrial and space communications and other electronics systems.
Upon retirement from the Navy in 1995, Walter was active in developing and applying emerging and new capabilities, including design and construction of a state-of-the-art shipbuilding facility. He supported NASA in numerous capacities culminating in responsibility for the Agency's safe and reliable return-to-flight efforts following the Columbia tragedy. He has served as a consultant in industry and Government, focusing on the effectiveness of processes and procedures to achieve needed technical rigor and safety.
A man of deep faith, he is a member of Arden Presbyterian Church and active in Bible studies at the Pentagon and in Asheville.
Walter is survived by his wife of 63 years, Betsy; his son, Thomas and daughter-in-law, Dee; three grandchildren, Allison, Jack and Luke and one sister, Barbara Wilson of Brevard.

SOUTHER .. .. .. Rory Lee Souther, age 69, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, after a valiant battle with cancer surrounded by family and friends. He was born on January 14, 1957, in Washington Court House, Ohio, the son of William E., Jr. and Frances Souther. On November 6, 1986, he married the former Vera Schultz of West Palm Beach, Florida, who survives.
Rory was a 1975 graduate of Washington Senior High School, 1979 graduate of Miami University, and a 1988 graduate of the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California. He completed a 20-year Navy career in 2000, retiring as a Commander (O-5). A Supply Corps officer by trade, he spent the majority of his military career in and around submarines, serving as Supply Officer in USS Sunfish (SSN649) and USS Georgia (SSBN729); Deputy Material Requirements Officer at Charleston Naval Shipyard; Comptroller of Submarine Base New London; Staff Plans Officer at Alaskan Command, Anchorage, Alaska; and Business-Financial Manager at Naval Air Systems Command and Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, DC.
After leaving the Navy, Rory worked as a consultant for several years, including at the FAA during 9/11, before entering the federal civil service with the Department of Homeland Security, US Coast Guard in 2007, where he served as the Chief, Office of Resource Management for 15 years. After 30 years in the DC area, he relocated to Washington Court House in 2024.
Rory was an active stamp collector and was a life member of the Anchorage Philatelic Society and the Springfield (VA) Stamp Club. He served as treasurer of the Springfield club for 12 years and worked part time as a stamp dealer for Long Island Philatelics, Smithtown, NY.
In addition to his loving wife of 39 years, Rory was the proud father of and is survived by three daughters, Stefanie (Alex) Bittner, Rebecca Souther (Dylan Mersinger), and Jennifer (Chris Wagner), as well as two grandsons, William and Calvin Bittner. He is also survived his sister and brother-in-law, Pamela and Harry Haines, as well as his niece, Amber Haines-Sollars, cousin, Tanya (Kingery) Speakman, and several other cousins and close friends.

McLELLAN .. .. .. William Keith “Bill” – Entered into rest February 16, 2008 in Santa Rosa, CA. Dearly beloved husband of Loretta McLellan of Santa Rosa. Loving father of Keith (Deborah) McLellan of Petaluma, CA and Sally Gail (Walt) Robba of Redding, CA. Loving step-father of Janet (Leonard) Wegener of Loma Rica, CA. Adored grandfather of Erica Whitley, Wendy Corbin, Michael Albert (Crystle) Savage and Melinda and Kimberly McLellan. Adored step-grandfather of Matthew Lorel Darrough, Jason Montgomery Darrough and Christopher William (Maribeth) Savage. Cherished great grandfather of Melani, Carissa and Austin Whitley, Zachary, Alec and Madison Savage, Jordan Shaylin Savage and Renee Jamison. A native of San Francisco, CA and lifelong California resident, age 82 years. Bill is preceded in death by his daughter; Sandra Lynn McLellan-Corbin, step-son; John Darrough and step-granddaughter; Elizabeth Johnson. Bill grew up in Mill Valley, where he attended local grammar and high school, followed by College of Marin. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served aboard submarines for three years followed by service aboard the USS Bugara during World War II. In 1963, Bill started the William McLellan Paving Company, which he has owned and operated until his retirement in 1996. Bill was a member of the San Rafael Elks Lodge #1108, U.S. Submarine Veterans, Operating Engineers Local Union #3, Sonoma Trailblazers and the Wild Oak Saddle Club.

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