American WWII Admiral Dies

Jimbuna · 06-30-07, 03:14 PM

Rest in peace sir.

http://www.navytimes.com/news/2007/0..._obit_070629w/

Heibges · 06-30-07, 03:16 PM

He certainly lived an amazing life.

Jimbuna · 06-30-07, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Heibges

He certainly lived an amazing life.

Gotta agree........The article just about says it all

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.

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.

bradclark1 · 07-02-07, 07:09 PM

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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

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Originally Posted by CCIP

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.

06-30-07, 03:14 PM	#1
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,405 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	American WWII Admiral Dies Rest in peace sir. http://www.navytimes.com/news/2007/0..._obit_070629w/ __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

06-30-07, 03:16 PM	#2
Heibges Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 1,633 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	He certainly lived an amazing life. __________________ U.Kdt.Hdb B. I. 28) This possibility of using the hydrophone to help in detecting surface ships should, however, be restricted to those cases where the submarine is unavoidably compelled to stay below the surface. http://www.hackworth.com/

06-30-07, 03:28 PM	#4
CCIP Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Waterloo, Canada Posts: 8,700 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 2	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 __________________ There are only forty people in the world and five of them are hamburgers. -Don Van Vliet (aka Captain Beefheart)

06-30-07, 03:37 PM	#5
HunterICX Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2006 Location: Malaga, España Posts: 10,750 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	a sad loss, but like said before he had a good adventures life let him now sail the quiet seas of the afterlife __________________

06-30-07, 05:44 PM	#6
ReallyDedPoet Canadian Wolf Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada. The one and only, East Coast Posts: 10,902 Downloads: 946 Uploads: 5	RIP RDP __________________ Back in the Day

06-30-07, 06:02 PM	#7
Rose Grey Wolf Join Date: May 2006 Location: New York City Posts: 966 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Another great one gone -- RIP. And RIP to the thousands of WWII vets leaving us every day. Thank you for your service.

06-30-07, 06:04 PM	#8
waste gate Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	RIP, and thank you for fighting for my freedom.

07-01-07, 05:14 AM	#9
U-533 Samurai Navy Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: On my Boat Posts: 594 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Bummer... I thank him and his kind...

07-02-07, 12:33 PM	#10
TLAM Strike Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 8,633 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 6	Wasn't he reported dead a year ago? Still a great man and a great sailor. __________________

07-02-07, 10:17 PM	#12
NEON DEON Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,207 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 5	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. __________________ Diesel Boats Forever!

07-03-07, 03:13 AM	#13
robbo180265 Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brighton, England.Party capital of the south Posts: 2,255 Downloads: 126 Uploads: 0	RIP

07-04-07, 02:47 AM	#15
Camaero The Old Man Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA, Massachusetts Posts: 1,477 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	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. __________________