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At random: A typical modern submarine may require as many as 2,000 working drawings for the more than 7,000,000 items used in its construction. Blueprints from these drawings if placed end to end would make a strip 250 miles long.

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Posted 2025-10-18 2:46 PM (#105721)

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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.

MORGAN .. .. .. Tracy Earl Morgan, 64, of Grand Ridge, Illinois, passed away at home on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, after a courageous battle with prostate cancer. He was surrounded by his wife, children and his beloved dog.
Born December 25th, 1960, in Marengo Il, to Earl Laverne and Virginia A. (Mack) Morgan. Tracy married the love of his life and childhood sweetheart, Bethany R. Benson, on June 14th, 1981. Together they welcomed 3 children, Bonita (1983), Rebekah (1984), and Daniel (1989). Tracy was a member of Holy Trinity Church in Streator, Il. His faith in God was something he shared openly and often. He was steadfast in the knowledge he was saved by Christ, and his death was not the end, but just the beginning; we would meet again.
In 1982 Tracy joined the US Navy where he proudly served on the USS James K. Polk submarine as a Nuclear Reactor Operator until 1989. His service led him and his growing family through 5 states along the east coast.
After serving in the Navy, Tracy and his family headed back to Illinois and found a house they made their home in Grand Ridge. Tracy continued to serve his community in many ways here. He joined the Grand Ridge Volunteer Fire Department as a firefighter and EMT and eventually retired from duty as a Lieutenant after 20 years. He was always there to lend a helping hand to neighbors, friends, and family.
Tracy's love and devotion to his wife Beth was immeasurable. Through all the ups and downs of life, they celebrated and supported each other. He said they only continued to grow stronger together. After becoming empty nesters, they found a special place to visit where they could reconnect with each other and put aside the worries of daily life, in the Smokey Mountains of Tennessee. He loved everything about their visits there and felt closer to God.
As a father, Tracy took the role seriously. He taught his children discipline, work ethic, and how to respect others, as these were the values he lived by daily. He prepared them to become independent adults telling them "I'll teach you to do it right this time so next time you'll be able to do it yourself" while passing on valuable skills. He was loving and kind and had close relationships with them all as adults.
His grandchildren were a huge part of his life; with them he really showed his softer side. Known to 11 grandchildren as Papa, he loved to cuddle them as babies and as they grew he enjoyed special outings, slumber parties, sharing his many hobbies with them, and watching them at school and sporting events.
Tracy's work life following the Navy showcased his intelligence and strong work ethic. Working for several companies over the years where his knowledge of electronics and computer programming/automation were an asset. Eventually in 2014 he landed back with an old friend as Project Manager and dad joke aficionado at Scadaware in Bloomington, Il, where he retired from in early 2025.
He was a talented artist when working with leather, wood, or a camera. He could also add nearly any skill to his repertoire with a little research and practice. He had dozens of skills he mastered for hobbies over the years; hunting, fishing were his mainstays. Many times, these shared interests led to lasting friendships that he cherished deeply.
In May of 2019 Tracy was given the news that no one wants to receive. Advanced stage IV, Prostate Cancer, that had metastasized to his bones, a terminal diagnosis. After the initial shock, he found a team of doctors who gave him treatment options, he and Beth decided to take this challenge head on. Immediately he began treatments, followed by fundraising to support prostate cancer awareness. He was confident that his diagnosis could be used for something good. This led him to start an online support group for men with prostate cancer to connect and share followed by founding the Mohawk Mission, a 501c3 nonprofit to raise awareness and provide support for prostate cancer warriors.
Survived by his wife Beth, children Bonita (Bryan) Borem of Ottawa, Rebekah (Cory) Bierdeman of Washburn, and Daniel Morgan of Decatur, his beloved dog, Ruger, grandchildren Owen, Damien, Harmony, Earl, Aden, Triston, Isaac, Gabriel, Walker, Izzie, and Benjamin, siblings, Larry (Cindy) Morgan, Kristy (Art) Metzger, Terry (Ann) Morgan, special nephew Tracy (Jen) Cazee and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, and his sister Kathy Casey.

GORTON .. .. .. Paul Stephen Gorton of Chelsea, Michigan, died Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at age 70. He was born February 28, 1955 in Freeport, Texas, the son of Gray Merriam and Electra Jane (Easton) Gorton.

In 1963 at age eight, Paul moved with his family from Texas to Midland, MI, where he later raised his daughters in the same house where he grew up. Paul graduated from Midland High School in 1973, where he participated in wrestling and ran track. He joined the Navy in 1975, where he served on submarines as a sonar operator, and was discharged in 1978. Paul then attended Michigan State University where he studied Political Science, Sociology, and Economics. Somewhere between the Navy and college, Paul took some time off to follow the Grateful Dead on tour. In 1986, he was employed by the Michigan Department of Corrections, where he worked for 33 years. While working for Corrections, Paul met Yvonne Wickey, and they were married on January 19, 1991 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI. Paul rode a cobalt blue long edition FLH Harley-Davidson, and was a lifetime member of the Harley Owners Group. He participated in the Big Brothers program, volunteered for Special Olympics Michigan, and was an accomplished martial artist, achieving a black belt in Kuk Sool Won. Paul loved to travel with his family all over the U.S. and beyond. Paul was a kind and gentle soul with a great sense of humor. He could fix anything, gave great advice, and was absolutely devoted to his family.

Paul will be greatly missed by his wife, Yvonne. Other survivors include his two daughters, Libby (Chris) Trubac of Holt, and Allison Gorton (Charlie Miller) of Ypsilanti; a brother, Glenn (Kathy) Gorton of Dexter; one grandchild, Jack Trubac; five nieces; two nephews; three great-nieces, and several cousins in Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents.

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