Thank you for reaching out to me. I had exchanged some correspondence with your mother prior to your father passing. She told me that your father said that the last thing my uncle said was "take your coat off because when we go back outside you will be freezing" I greatly appreciate what your father and all of the merchant marine's did during the war and which was critical in enabling it to come to a successful conclusion. I followed in my uncle's footsteps and joined the Navy and made a career out of it. Thanks again for reaching out. May you and your family have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.