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Jimbuna
06-30-07, 03:14 PM
Rest in peace sir.

http://www.navytimes.com/news/2007/06/navy_fluckey_obit_070629w/
Heibges
06-30-07, 03:16 PM
He certainly lived an amazing life.
Jimbuna
06-30-07, 03:21 PM
He certainly lived an amazing life.

Gotta agree........The article just about says it all :yep:
CCIP
06-30-07, 03:28 PM
I don't think the thread title is quite right! Eugene Fluckey was more than just an admiral to most submarine fans.

An amazing life. We haven't lost a submarine ace of this scale since Erich Topp a year and a half ago, but one just wonders how long those that are still with us will be around every time there's news like this :(
HunterICX
06-30-07, 03:37 PM
a sad loss,

but like said before
he had a good adventures life

let him now sail the quiet seas of the afterlife
ReallyDedPoet
06-30-07, 05:44 PM
RIP

RDP
Rose
06-30-07, 06:02 PM
Another great one gone -- RIP. And RIP to the thousands of WWII vets leaving us every day. Thank you for your service.
waste gate
06-30-07, 06:04 PM
RIP, and thank you for fighting for my freedom.
U-533
07-01-07, 05:14 AM
Bummer... I thank him and his kind...
TLAM Strike
07-02-07, 12:33 PM
Wasn't he reported dead a year ago? :-?

Still a great man and a great sailor. :up:
bradclark1
07-02-07, 07:09 PM
We extend humbly to his family our thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathies in this, their time of great grief and sorrow.
At 93 there is nothing to grieve about. I'd think it was cause to celebrate ones life.
NEON DEON
07-02-07, 10:17 PM
Noon 7th of August 1945:

"The officers and Chief Saunders lined up, caps and ties on, appearing more polished than I had seen them since we left Pearl a year ago. Solemnly, I read my orders. Pat read his. We saluted as he said, "I relieve you sir." We shook hands and Pat gave his first order. "Splice the main brace!" "

"Thunder Below" Eugene B. Fluckey.

RIP Admiral.
robbo180265
07-03-07, 03:13 AM
RIP
nikimcbee
07-03-07, 11:59 AM
I don't think the thread title is quite right! Eugene Fluckey was more than just an admiral to most submarine fans.

An amazing life. We haven't lost a submarine ace of this scale since Erich Topp a year and a half ago, but one just wonders how long those that are still with us will be around every time there's news like this :(

My thoughts exactly. The Barb is one of my favorite boats, and he was the commander.
Camaero
07-04-07, 02:47 AM
I am very saddened by the loss. It just so happens that I am reading his book "Thunder Below!" right now. This guy sure was a hero.
geetrue
07-04-07, 02:01 PM
He's just reporting in for duty ... on eternal patrol.:up:
USS_shipmaster
07-04-07, 02:06 PM
Rest in Peace, submariner. Thanks for all your deeds