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"To you who have devoted such effort towards preserving
memories of this fine
boat and her crew, I want to make sure you know that you are appreciated.
Bless you for your dedication. The website gets better and better,
and from the pictures on site, it appears that people from the local community and
beyond have put there own time and effort into a monument that they have
come
to respect, understand, and relate to, for reasons that speak well of
them,
as Americans. It is no easy task to promote and preserve a massive
chunk of
tubular steel resting (and always rusting) in a dry river bed, but you as
webmaster, the working volunteers, and those who went before you have
endeavored to do just that. You obviously realize that it is more
than a
massive chunk of steel, especially to those who put her to sea for 7 war
patrols, and during her years as a reserve boat following the war. Yours
is
a labor of respect for those men living and passed, sentimental devotion
to
their sacrifices, and honest patriotism. So honest, because there is
no
reward for your efforts beyond the satisfaction of knowing that what you
have
done and will continue to do helps preserve a small piece of big history.
Thank you, and may you get a million hits on your website, and may the
entire
free world pass through Muskogee, sooner or later." (Tue, 22 May 2001 20:14:35 EDT), Curt Hingson
(son of Lt. J.M. Hingson, Batfish commissiong officer) |
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Volunteers Wanted |
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The USS Batfish (SS 310) needs you. We are looking for
volunteers to lend a hand.
Here is a note from Park Manager Rick Dennis:
I am in need of all the help I can get. There are day
to day tasks that have to be completed from lawn maintenance
to general janitorial services and counter work. I am
also looking for people that can plan events. I
am also looking for project specific people that are willing
to put in some time working on the boat and equipment on the
grounds including restoration projects, refurbishing
park benches and cataloging and maintaining the museum
collection. Call me when you have time or we can set
up a meeting. Rick Dennis, Park Manager -
918-682-6294. Email Rick at:
ussbatfish@sbcglobal.net |
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