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USS Robert E. Lee (SSBN/SSN-601) Association
2003 Leadership & Friendship Award
presented to
Larry & Elsie Sandberg
For going beyond the call of duty in Leadership of the Association and
Friendship to your shipmates
Due to their outstanding efforts, many former crew member & their
families have the opportunity to meet, rekindle friendships, relive
memories and share old sea stories at three reunions that you organized
as our President at: Las Vegas, NV in 1997, Silverdale, WA in 1999 and
Cocoa Beach, FL in 2001
You have our deepest gratitude and appreciation for your LEADERSHIP and
FRIENDSHIP
THANK YOU AND WELL DONE
For all our Shipmates,
Tim VeArd, President
New Orleans 2003 |
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The phrase Bravo Zulu came from the
Allied Signal Book which defines Signal Flag codes. The flag for the
letter "B" starts a message, followed by one or more flags. The flag
for the letter "Z" flag is defined as "Well Done". Over the years, the
Navy adopted the phrase in letters and radio messages to just "BZ" or "Bravo
Zulu" to congratulate a ship or individual for a job or mission being WELL
DONE. |
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All Bravo Zulu plaques awarded at the
Reunion were 9 x 12 inches, in full color on cherry wood. Each had the
images shown on the left below, with the text show on the right. |
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USS Robert E. Lee (SSBN/SSN-601) Association’s
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Bravo Zulu
Award |
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THANK YOU AND WELL DONE
On behalf of all of your shipmates,
Tim VeArd, President
New Orleans 2003 |
Nick & Audrey Louque
For
Extraordinary Contributions
Our 7th Reunion held in New Orleans, from
September 26 -27, 2003, was made more special by both of you going above and
beyond the call of duty to help us organize several of the functions held
during the reunion. Your efforts not only helped make the reunion a success
by serving as the Board of Director’s local representative and assisting us
in many tasks. Arranging for the US Navy Band, the US Navy Color Guard and
your Krewe’s Revelers helped make this an event that none of us will soon
forget. |
Jerry & Sue McWilliams
For serving as
Secretary / Treasurer
2000 - 2001 |
Carina
Piegts
For
Outstanding Service to the
Association
At our7th Reunion held in New Orleans, LA
September 26 & 27, 2003
Is hereby made a Honorary Life Member of the
USS Robert E. Lee Association |
Vice Admiral J. Guy Reynolds
For being the
Special Speaker |
Gilbert P. Shaddock, CDR (USN
Ret)
For serving as
Association Founding President
(1991-94)
&
Special Advisor to the Board
&
Webmaster |
Calvin & Betty Shirley
For serving as
Association Founding Vice President
1991 - 1994 |
Vice Admiral Joe Williams, Jr.
For
Founding the Association
And
Key Note Speaker |
| All Crew
Recognition Awards were an engraved wooden plaque with the USS Robert E.
Lee's Patch and the title of the award engraved on a separate metal plate
under the patch. All awards were based on questionnaire cards filled
out by those attending the reunion (cards used to draw for a door prize). |
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1st Onboard
(from those attending reunion,
shipmates first to report aboard the Lee)
Donald "Cuz" Thomas, CDR, Blue
59-63, March 1959
Frank Saunders, ETCM(SS), Blue/Gold 59-69, May 1959
Chuck Powell, ETC(SS), Gold 59-62, ??? 1959 |
1st to Qualify
(from those attending reunion, shipmates
first earn Dolphins on the Lee)
Donald "Cuz" Thomas, CDR, Blue
59-63, September 1959
Calvin Shirely, TMC(SS), Gold 59-63, ??? 1960
Gene Speth, ENC(SS), Gold 59-64, ??? 1960 |
Last to Qualify
(from those attending reunion, shipmates last
to earned their Dolphins aboard the Lee)
Mark Liberacki, IC1(SS), Gold
79-81, August 1981 |
Last On Board
(from those attending reunion, shipmates last
aboard the Lee)
Francis Baldwin, QMC(SS), Blue,
60-63, 78-82, ??? 1982
Michael Jensen, YN1(SS), Gold 79-81, November 1981 |
Best Entertainer
(A Salute to Elvis Friday, September 26,
2003)
Harvey McFadden, STSCS(SS), Blue 74-76 |
First & Last
(Put up the Lee's Pennant the Commissioning
Ceremony and was invited back to take it down at the Decommissioning
Ceremony)
Francis Baldwin,
QMC(SS), Blue, 60-63, 78-82 |
Climbed the Ladder Highest
(from those attending reunion, shipmate to
earn the most promotions while aboard the Lee)
William
Schoenberg, Blue/Gold 62-69
came aboard as TMSN (E3) and left the Lee as WO (W1), later became LCDR |
Long Distance
(people who traveled the most distance to
attend the reunion)
Ron Kimmel,
LCDR, Gold 59-63 - drove from Cathlamet, WA |
Perfect
Attendance
(people who have attended all reunions so
far)
Frank & Roberta Almer, ETCM(SS),
Blue/Gold 59-61
Fred Keigly, EN2(SS), Gold 60-62
Larry & Elsie Sandberg, LT, Gold 61-64
Gene & Joyce Speth, ENC(SS), 59-64 |
10 or More
Patrols
(from those attending reunion, shipmates who
made 10+ patrols on the Lee)
Michael K. Hartung, STSCM(SS), Gold
67-73, 77-81 --- 21 patrols
Sheldon Thompson, FTCS(SS), Blue/Gold 60-68 --- 16 patrols
Francis
Baldwin, QMC(SS), Blue, 60-63, 78-82 --- 15 patrols
Frank Saunders, ETCM(SS), Blue/Gold 59-69 --- 13 patrols
Dale Barrios, QMC(SS), Gold
60-64 --- 12 patrols
Frank Lister, TMCM(SS), Blue/Gold 62-69 --- 11 patrols
William Schoenberg, LCDR,
Blue/Gold 62-69 --- 11 patrols
Dan Wiese, FTCS(SS/DV), Blue/Gold 64-70 --- 10 patrols
Robert Mathews, FTCM(SS), Gold 65-73 --- 10 patrols |
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Special Awards Given at
the Reunion |
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