Commander Howerton,

Thank you so much for sharing the thoughts of your Uncle Jerry. I am honored that he should feel the way he did about my work and the Navy that was also my beloved Navy. Please accept my sincere condolences on your Uncle Jerry’s passing and may he find fair winds, following seas and smiling faces at sick call for eternity.

Very Respectfully,

E. A. Hughes, FTCM (SS)
USN (Retired)