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At random: NAUTILUS has long been touted as the first Nuclear powered submarine. In fact, she was the first nuclear powered "anything". Nothing that moves was ever propelled by nuclear power before NAUTILUS.

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Posted 2026-04-08 4:25 PM (#106026)

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Location: NE Florida

Subject: Wednesday 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.

BARNES .. .. .. Edmund “Ed” Barnes, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026, with his wife, Nancy, by his side. His life was defined by service — to his country, to his community and to the family he cherished above all else.
Edmund proudly served in the United States Navy for 20 years, rising to the rank of commander (CDR). He was a submarine-qualified supply officer aboard a nuclear-powered submarine, a role that required exceptional intelligence, discipline and a sense of calmness under pressure. Life beneath the surface shaped him into the steady, principled, and quietly courageous man so many depended on.
After retiring from active duty, Edmund continued his commitment to national security through his work with the defense contractor SAIC, where he brought the same integrity and professionalism that had marked his military career.
Never one to sit still, he later devoted four years as president of the Sun City Center Community Association, guiding the community with fairness, patience and a deep sense of responsibility. His leadership left a lasting impact on the people he served. Edmund finally retired — truly retired — at the age of 78, after a lifetime of service.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Edmund’s greatest pride was his family. He was a devoted husband to Nancy, his partner for over 67 years. He was a loving father to his three sons, William, John (Laurel) and Charles (Daphne), and a proud grandfather to Kenneth, Dallas, Alex, Rylan and Kale. His joy only grew with the arrival of his great-granddaughter, Delilah Barnes, who brought a special light into his later years.
Edmund will be remembered for his strength, his humility, his unwavering loyalty and the quiet kindness that made people feel safe in his presence. His legacy lives on in the family he loved, the communities he served and the countless lives he touched.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James (Jim) Lee Miller, a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, who left us peacefully on March 31st, 2026, at the age of 89.
He is survived by his wife Carol, his sons Jeff and Scott, his step-children Virginia, Duane, Jonathan and Sonya, his brother Ken, his nine grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.

He served his country as a U.S. Navy Submariner and earned his dolphins, a hard-earned badge that distinguishes and identifies members of the submarine community and is a source of pride for the "silent service." After his service, he was an aerospace engineer with Lockheed Martin.
His favorite pastimes included skiing, mountaineering, rock climbing, running, gardening, birdwatching and most of all doting over the dogs in his life. Most recently, his "princess" and service dog Paige. He was a mentor and teacher often sharing his wisdom by teaching others outdoor survival and leading Bible studies.

YOUNG .. .. .. Harry Minsker Young, 94, of Lakeland, FL and formerly of Harrisburg, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at his apartment in Lakeland, FL. Born in Penbrook, PA on March 2, 1932, he was the son of the late Reuben and Miriam (Minsker) Young. He was the loving husband of the late Romaine Young. They were married in 1954 at St. James Catholic Church in Steelton, PA, sharing 71 wonderful years of marriage together. He was preceded in death by his brothers Robert Young and David Young.
Harry graduated from John Harris High School in 1950. He enlisted in the Navy and served as a Sonarman working his way up through the ranks, achieving the rank of Chief Petty Officer in only seven years. He was commissioned as a Naval Officer and retired as a Lieutenant Commander after serving 23 years. He was an expert Anti-Submarine Warfare Officer who served during the Korean War, the Vietnam War and the Cuban Missile Crisis. As a project officer for the Navy's Towed Array Sonar System, he was a pioneer in the development of advanced submarine detection systems. After retiring from the Navy, Harry worked in a variety of jobs including hotel desk clerk, taxi driver, manager at the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, and truck driver. Harry was a hunter and outdoorsman. He enjoyed travelling the country in his recreational vehicle and loved to play cards including poker and blackjack – he was often lucky. He was a man of faith and a member of St. James Roman Catholic Church in Steelton and St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church in Sebastian Florida. Harry had a wonderful sense of humor. He always showed kindness and appreciation to his friends and family.
Harry is survived by his sons, Dan Young and his wife Sarah, and Mark Young and his wife Jennifer; his grandchildren Matthew Young, Mary Grace Guffey, and Andrew Young; his great-grandchildren Jacob Young, Harrison Young, and Iris Guffey; as well as many nieces and nephews.

MILLER .. .. .. Miller, Robert D. ALTAMONT - Robert Dodge Miller, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and lifelong servant of country and community, passed away peacefully, at the age of 95, after a 10-year battle with lymphoma. Bob lived a life of care and stewardship. He always had a booming laugh and a question, and he never slowed down.
Bob was born in 1930 in St. Louis, Mo. As a young man, he was a regular at his local radio store, and used the equipment he built to host high school dances. His fascination for systems of complex parts followed him to Washington University, where he studied Engineering and was a member of the Engineer's Club.
As a Boy Scout, Bob earned his Eagle Award and visited Philmont Scout Ranch in N.M., the storied high-adventure base in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Now the first in three generations of Eagle Scouts (grandfather, son, grandson), Bob would go on to visit Philmont again as a Scoutmaster. When his son, Michael, aged out of the scouts, Bob continued to volunteer and serve as coordinator for volunteer maintenance at Camp Boy Haven.
In his early adulthood, Bob served as an officer in the U.S. Navy in the Korean War, where he began his work on submarines. He attended the commissioning of the world's first nuclear powered submarine, the U.S.S. Nautilus, in 1954. After his honorable discharge, Bob would continue to work on instrumentation and control systems for the Navy's nuclear submarine program throughout his career at General Electric in Schenectady, N.Y. He always attended the commissioning and sea trials of the boats he worked on. Bob stayed in touch with his navy shipmates throughout his life.
Bob built a life and became a fixture in his community of Schenectady, N.Y. While his children were in high school, the family opened their home to the AFL program, where they hosted students from Finland, Colombia, and Costa Rica. The family kept a camp on Great Sacandaga Lake, where he kept both his sailboat and the entire property ship shape. Bob always had a project, whether it was the basement door succumbing to its damp surroundings or, later, a tree fort for the grandkids. He approached every project with his characteristic engineer's eye. "Those who fail to plan, plan to fail," he'd say.
Bob never stopped going. He loved the outdoors, cross-country skiing and bicycling into his nineties. With the Adirondack Mountain Club, adventure was never far from home. Bob always looked forward to reuniting with college friends for their sailing trips in Fla. He also meticulously maintained his home from his basement workshop. His hands were always busy taking down a tree or making a table for his grandson's model trains.
In his wife, Carol, Bob found a true companion who could match his boundless energy. Together, they built a life brimming with adventure, lifelong learning, travel, conversation, and friends. At their home, one is never far from a family heirloom, a well-made martini, or a great abundance of photographs from their travels together.
In his community of Altamont, Bob served on both the Finance Committee and the Building and Grounds Committee at Emmanuel-Friedens Church and Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady. He was also a beloved member of his neighborhood cocktail club, started in 2020 at the end of the driveway. At 95, he finally allowed someone else to start plowing that driveway for him.
Bob is survived by his beloved wife, Carol Hamblin; his son, Michael Miller; and his wife, Anne, of Charlestown, Mass.; his grandchildren, Emmett and Ryan, of Boston; his son-in-law, Paul Wayner; and granddaughter, Charlotte Wayner, of Fairfax, Va.; his brother, Roy Miller, and his wife, Lyle of Monson, Mass.; and nephews Scott, Russell, and Jonathan Miller, and their partners. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Suzanne Wayner; and his first wife, Jeanne Miller. Bob will be dearly missed.

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