In Memory

Cdr Chuck Smith



 
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10/12/19 12:07 AM #1    

Norman W. (Tad) Pedigo (Pedigo)

I met Chuck in San Diego the summer of 2005, just three months before his death due to a heart attack. He was running a service craft in the main harbor there to help folks who ran out of gas, ran aground, or had engine trouble.  This was his answer to retirement after a career in the Navy and Merchant Marine.  We spent a day on the water - viewing the beautiful coastline and dodging the gigantic ocean transport vessels and US Navy ships.

His other passion was model railroading.  He took me to a new model railroad museum where he proudly served a a founder and board member.  I got to meet his wife Irene while visiting.  He was a good friend and is sorely missed.
 

 


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