Prior to his time in Argentia, Jim was in the submarine service. I recall his initiation to Chief so well. He spent a lot of "his" day in a wet suit, scuba fins, and carrying a cardboard periscope that he had been instructed to manufacture, reporting "periscope sightings" of Chief Petty Officers. Jim was such a wonderful man. So proud, and with such grace. I will never forget when the CPO Creed was read to him. RIP my friend - you made me proud to know you.

I never had the opportunity to serve with Jim, but as can be seen by the comments here, that was a missed opportunity to meet and work with a good Chief! Fair Winds and Following Seas Jim.