BBQ in Honor of Visiting Crew

A BBQ for the visiting crew members of the USS Jefferson City (SSN759) was held on Monday evening, September 1, 2003 at the local Coca-Cola Community Center on Washington Street. Due to the rainy weather, the Vogel family made the center available for the BBQ. A very special thanks to Florence and Dean Lawson, Jim and Kathy Haynes, and Danny and Gerry DeLong, who hosted the BBQ. Many veterans and their families were in attendance to honor the crew members, and the veterans were recognized individually and roundly applauded by those present.

George Arnold introducing veterans. George is
a member of the Jefferson City Submarine Committee,
the Topeka-Jefferson City USSVI Base, and Associate
member of the Muddy MO SubVets WWII Squadron.

(l. to r.) PO1 Silver, PO1 Decker, PO3 Starkey, Senior Chief
Addington, CDR Richter

Group Shot

The Commander with hostesses, Edith and Emily Vogel

CDR Richter (r.) and twin brother, Dale Richter

CDR Richter, George Arnold, and Dale Richter--"Owensville
High School Remembered."

CDR Richter presents
Melody Green a plaque
honoring her as "Ship's Mom"

Senior Chief Addington enjoys himself

CDR Richter presents USSJC hats to the cooks!

PO3 Starkey and Councilman Roy Viessman

LET'S EAT!