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Jack Patterson, QM1(SS) USN (Ret.)
Eternal Patrol
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Jack Patterson, QM1(SS) USN (Ret.)
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Jack Patterson, QM1(SS) USN (Ret.)
Jack Patterson, QM1(SS) USN (Ret.)
Perch Base Holland Club member Jack Patterson, QM1(SS) USN (Ret.) passed on to Eternal Patrol on January 14, 2022.
Jack served and qualified on the USS Sea Robin (SS-407) from 1951 to 1954 and on the USS Pickerel (SS-524) in 1960 and retired in 1986.
Jack also served two tours in Vietnam and as a tugboat master.
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Jack on an under the ice (ICEX) expedition.
Surfaced at the North Pole in August of 1970, Chief Quartermaster Jack Patterson, dressed as Santa Claus, greeted Cmdr Alfred S. McClaren, the Commanding Officer of the USS Queenfish (SSN-651).
Jack on an under the ice (ICEX) expedition.
Jack Patterson's first boat, USS Sea Robin (SS‑407)
Jack Patterson's second boat USS Pickerel (SS‑524).
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Services with Military Honors were held on Friday, March 11, 2022 at 10:30 AM at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85024, and a celebration of life followed directly after the services.
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The 3-Volley Rifle Salute was provided by the American Legion Post 94 from Sun City West.
The National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona management opened the ceremony.
The U.S. Navy Honor Guard played taps.
The U.S. Navy Honor Guard folded the flag.
The U.S. Navy Honor Guard folded the flag.
The U.S. Navy Honor Guard presented the flag to Jack's widow, Rhonda, on behalf of the President of the United States, the United States Navy, and a grateful nation.
The American Legion Post 94 Chaplain from Sun City West said prayers and appreciation for Jack's service to his country.
An expended shell from each of the volleys of the Three-Volley Salute were presented by the American Legion Post 94 rifle squad
team leader to Jack's widow, Rhonda.
The three shells represent the three volleys fired and the three words: duty, honor, and country.
Perch Base Submarine Veterans Chaplain, Governor Joy, said a few words.
Perch Base Submarine Veterans Vice Commander, Carl Miner, tolled the Eternal Patrol bell.
Perch Base Submarine Veterans Chaplain, Governor Joy, presented the Eternal Patrol Certificate to Jack's widow, Rhonda.
A few of the Perch Base Submarine Veterans present at the ceremony. See the Sailing List for all members present.
SAILOR, REST YOUR OAR! YOUR WATCH HAS ENDED.
Your Brothers of the 'Phin Have the Watch.
Fair Winds and Following Seas, Shipmate.
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