Perch Base USSVI July 2022, David E. Metje, FA(SS) (ret) Eternal Patrol

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David E. Metje, FA(SS) (ret)

David Metje

Perch Base Holland Club Member David E. Metje, FA(SS) (ret) went on Eternal Patrol on July 14, 2022. Our sympathy to his daughter Samantha Fry, who informed us of his passing, and the rest of his family.
David joined the Navy in 1968 and retired in 1989, serving on six submarines, as well as the USS La Salle (AGF-3), a command ship, and the USS Acadia (AD-42), a destroyer tender.

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David Metje's first boat, USS Halfbeak (SS‑352).
David served on the Halfbeak from 1968 to 1969.

David Metje's second boat, USS Irex (SS‑482).
David served on the Irex in 1969.

David Metje's third boat, USS Hardhead (SS‑365).
David served on the Hardhead from 1969 to 1970.

David Metje's fourth boat, USS Entemedor (SS‑340).
David served on the Entemedor in 1970.

David Metje's fifth (and qual) boat, USS Theodore Roosevelt (SSBN‑600).
David served on the Teddy Roosevelt from 1971 to 1973 and again from 1976 to 1978.

David Metje's sixth boat, USS Sargo (SSN‑583).
David served on the Sargo from 1978 to 1979.

David also served on the La Salle (AGF-3), a command ship from 1985 to 1987.

David also served on the Acadia (AD-42), a destroyer tender from 1987 to 1989.

David Metje joined Perch Base on January 22, 2014, and routinely attended our meetings and events. He was inducted into the Holland Club after being qualified for 50 years at our June 21, 2021, base meeting.

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David Metje at the Anthem Veterans Parade on November 6, 2021.
David is second from right, wearing the yellow Holland Club cap.
David lived in Anthem.

David Metje's Holland Club Induction ceremony

David Metje's (right) Holland Club Induction Ceremony on June 21, 2021, receiving certificate from Perch Base Commander George Woods.

Holland Club Induction Ceremony on June 21, 2021.

The family is having a small private ceremony to celebrate his life. His daughter Samantha Fry stated he is going to be cremated and she will spread the ashes in several places, including the New London Sub Base in Connecticut and other family members will take him to other places he loved as well.

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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