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Homeport:Memorials
Requiescat in Pace
Arleigh Albert Burke '23
October 19, 1901 - January 1, 1996
It is with sincere sadness that Homeport notes the passing of one
of our most distinguished alumni, Arleigh Burke '23. He
died at Bethesda Naval Hospital on Monday, January 1st. His funeral was held
at the Naval Academy on Thursday, January 4th. Forever immortalized as ''31-Knot
Burke'' for the performance of his DESRON 23 ''Little Beavers'' in the Battle
of Cape St. George, Admiral Burke also served three terms as Chief of Naval
Operations and was the founder of the Center for Strategic and International
Studies. A recipient of the Medal of Freedom, America's highest civilian
award, Admiral Burke was also honored by the naming of Admiral Arleigh A.
Burke Hall at the Naval War College, and the USS Arleigh Burke (DDG
51), the lead ship in the Navy's newest and most powerful class of destroyers.
Editor's Note: As a fellow destroyerman and and ardant admirer of
Admiral Burke, I am saddened by his passing, and I know those who served
with him over the years must feel this loss much more deeply. I would like
to extend my deepest sympathy to all his friends, classmates, and shipmates,
and to his wife of 72 years, Bobbie. --Ray Trygstad '77
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Requiescat in Pace: Admiral Jeremy ''Mike'' Boorda, USN
Although he was not an alum, Admiral Boorda represented all that was the
best in our Navy. His loss is a serious blow to those of us who saw him as
the strong hand at the helm to steer the Navy out of our recent troubles
and back to smooth water. Yes, it's a cliche, but more than any CNO in our
history, Admiral Boorda was truly a ''sailor's sailor''. We shall miss him
more than words can possibly express. We extend our deepest sympathy to his
family, friends, shipmates, and to all the men and women of the United States
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Requiescat in Pace: Carl Westfall '74
It is with great sadness that Homeport reports the passing of our
first staff member; Carl Westfall '74 died in his sleep on April 5. The cause
of death was reported as natural causes. There was a vigil service on Thursday,
April 11 in Oceanside, California, and the funeral service took place on
Friday, April 12 at Our Lady of Fatima in San Clemente, California. Carl
was working hard to make the Career Page of Homeport some thing that
would be a source of both pride and jobs for all of us. He was willing to
lend a hand in so many ways and has been a true friend to many of us, frequently
just through online contact but a friend nevertheless, and we will miss him.
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