A good time was had by all. Harry Biela (TM3 63), who made all the arrangements, did an incredible job and had everything running like a good FM 38-8. A new reunion feature to start things off this year was the excellent open bar in our meeting room staffed by Harry and Bill Mullaly (LTJG 58-61). The two of them openly welcomed everybody and made them feel as though they were still highly valued crewmembers. All rooms had a beautiful ocean view, including our meeting room. The hotel was right on the boardwalk near the fishing pier. F14's and F18's entertained us by flying right overhead. The reunion was well appreciated by about 140 shipmates, family and friends. Many attended for the first time and many more were repeaters. Old friendships were renewed and new ones started. The companionship crossed rate, rank and year.

The first full day for most included the trip to Williamsburg and Yorktown by bus. The guides had an excellent knowledge of the area and kept us well informed. While walking through the historic areas we enjoyed each other's company sharing old and new sea stories. Lunch was delightful in the outdoor cafes of Williamsburg. A tour of Yorktown ended the afternoon and many of us met later that evening for dinner in some of Virginia Beach's excellent restaurants.

The highlight of the reunion for many of us was the Naval Base tour. First, submarine personal met us at the gate and relieved the tour guides. For a couple of hours Chief Moralas and his crew showed us through the control room simulator, water leak simulator and navigation station. Putting a 25-degree down bubble on the aircraft style dive simulator while wearing seat belts was quite an experience for those of us who sat sideways on the planes in the old days. We were treated with respect and were given appreciation for being the predecessors of the modern navy. Kind of made us feel old but good about being there. We went back to the regular base tour after those treats. Enlisted, humorous guides rode our two buses and pointed out various points of interest as well as the ships in port. We were even able to take some pictures of the ships although from a distance.

On our last full day we had our business meeting in the morning, a free day and the banquet that night. At the business meeting it was decided to have the 2004 reunion in the month of October at Branson, Mo. and the 2005 reunion in Baltimore.

The near perfect weather made the day pleasant for walking on the boardwalk, fishing and sightseeing.

Captain Tom Lambertson (CO 61-64) acted as MC for the banquet activities. Deacon Ken Scott (IC3 60-63) gave the invocation. The well-prepared dinner was a choice of prime rib or chicken. After dinner, Atlantic Submarine Force Master Chief Don Kultti MMCM (SS) gave a detailed talk and slide presentation on the current state of the submarine service, the boats and their missions.

 Robert "Goody" Goudreau (RM 2 53-55) assisted by his wife Gail closed the reunion by singing an inspiring tribute to those who served in submarines.

TJC

Reunion Registrations

Atwater, Richard EM2 53-56 & Christine Casey

Belluzzi, Robert & Rose Marie TM2 54-56

Biela, Harry and Kolla TM3 63

Buckley, Don & Caroline EM1 54-57

Bucklin, Fred, Linda & Earl EM3 51-53

Burbank, John and Debbie SOSN 61-63

Calvert, Tim EN3 60-62

Cataldo, George & Ann Alford IC2 57-60

Cockrell, J.D. $ Sandy FT3 47-52

Collins, Jack ETN 3 61-62

Cunningham, John & Larayne QM3 49-52

Davy, Bill & Judy  TM3 59

Ervin, Bill & Jean  TMC 61-64

Ewen, Doug & Elaine TMC 61-64

Finocchio, Tony EN3 54-55

Francis, Bud & Lynn EN3 58-60

Fraylick, Carlton CS3 51-54

Gill, Jack & Audrey EM3 63-64

Gottschalk, Art and Pat LT 57-59

Goudreau, Bob "Goody" and Gail RM2 53-55

Grohowski, Doc & Vera HMC 47-49

Hagele, Dick & Barbara ETR3 56-58

Harlan, Jack SN 49-50

Hilgendorf, Charlie and Patricia IC2 60

Hinda, George EN1 47-50 & Wilhelm, James

Huntinghouse, Dick and Phyllis EN3 51-54

Hopely, Tom EN2 55-57

Impellizeri, Joe & Sue, FTG2 61-64

Jaworski, Tony & Juanita MM3 46-48

Johnson, Bob "Johnny" and Faye RM3 51-54

Kvello, Alan and Twyla TMSN 44-46

Labbree, "Frenchy" and Jean ET2 55-59

Lambertson, Tom and Francelle LCDR C/O 61-64

Large, Roy and Lou EM3 51-55

Leicht, David & Dee friends of David Link

Lewis, Grant & Roberta ETN3 61-62

Link, David & Jackie MM3 60-61 plus son & family

Lomax, W. R.  EN2 50-53 & Pat, Jason and Larry Janssen

Markel, Red & Jean EN2 61-63

Matthes, Dave QMSN 59-60

McCabe, Bill and Lu LTJG 50-52

Meier, Frank EM3 56-58

Meyer, Bill RM3 64

Minteer, Glen EN1 47-51

Mirilovich Sr, Tony & Marge EN2 50-52 plus Tony Jr & TIna Repak

Mullaly, Bill LTJG 58-61

Ott, Chuck and Jan (friends of Ed Shields)

Paschall, Joe & Scottie  ET3 50-52

Peer, Devere & Phyllis EN3 60-62

Reinhart, Don & Pat GM2 53-54

Remick Dave FN 47-48 & Patti Williams

Robinson, Robbie & Sarah TM1 60-64

Roche, Joe & Mary Ann YNT3 52-53

Ryan, Glen & Polly RD3 51-53

Schmidt, Bob & Jo ICC 54-56

Schoolcraft, Don & Ellie EM3 48-50

Scott, Ken and Rayleen IC3 60-63

Shields, Ed and Ginny TM3 44-45

Simeone, Joe & Bert  EM3 49-52

Smith, Sam MM1 56-58 & Kathy Ramsay

Stiles, Louis & Cornelia TM1 58-61

St John, Robert & Jan MMC 63-64

Staats, Don & Alice EMFN 48-51 & friends Bud & Vi Chandler

Thompson, Willard & Devona FN 52

Underwood, Richard LCDR C/O 55-57

Warren, Bob EN3 51-55 & his sister Sally Scott

Washington, James & Betty SD1 52-55

Weit, Ken and Joan MMFN 61-62

Whitley, Tim & Ester EMFN  57-61

Wyerman, Charlie and Carol EN3 49-50