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At random: The late Capt. Don Ulmer, USN SS (Ret.), and noted submarine author, began his military career by enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 1947 and in 1949 while serving as an electrical technician E-4 aboard the submarine USS Clamagore, he was transferred to the Naval Academy. When he asked his commanding officer why he was being sent to Annapolis, the skipper replied, "I don't think you're smart enough to make E-5 and I need the bunk space." Ulmer graduated in 1954 and in 1967 returned to command Clamagore, possibly the only officer to command a U.S. warship having served on it as an enlisted man.

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Ric

Posted 2019-03-18 9:51 PM (#93662)

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Subject: An update on our beloved Hairball

Patti just got this from Margaret, Hairy’s sister-in-law:

"I'm sad to say that our dear Hairy is not doing well...his body is weak, he has dementia, and he will be going to a long term care home in the near future as he needs alot of attention now.

"He is now getting flashback of years gone by when he was young, it takes a few nurses to handle him now at times, it's very very sad as he went down hill in his health quickly!!"

Peace my friend.

MAD DOG

Posted 2019-03-19 3:42 AM (#93663 - in reply to #93662)

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Location: Va.Beach,Va.

Subject: RE: An update on our beloved Hairball

Sad news indeed Ric.

Runner485

Posted 2019-03-19 4:45 AM (#93664 - in reply to #93663)

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Location: New Jersey

Subject: RE: An update on our beloved Hairball

Sorry to hear that...I loved reading about him and his misadventures. Dementia is a terrible affliction for everyone involved...

Don Gentry

Posted 2019-03-29 3:49 PM (#93700 - in reply to #93662)

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Location: Renton, WA

Subject: RE: An update on our beloved Hairball

Sad to hear - again, one of a kind - one of the types that lives life to the fullest.

rover177

Posted 2019-03-29 9:47 PM (#93701 - in reply to #93662)

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Location: Wollongong, NSW

Subject: RE: An update on our beloved Hairball

When/if he weakens further and gets past the flashbacks stage, he will be easier to manage. May not recognise family at all but at least he will have forgotten all about the frustrations of not being able to remember.
It becomes harder on family but easier on the patient.

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