This "Son of a Bos'n", whose father was a beach jumper in WWII, has nothing but respect for your father as a career Navy man and you as a "Navy Brat". May the road rise up to meet you and your family's feet.

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Robert E. Van Cleef
Robert E. Van Cleef

Written by Robert E. Van Cleef

I am an SOB: Son of a Bos’n — Sailor, Preacher, Advocate, Computer Geek.

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