Friday, June 11, 2010

Father Jake

Click here: DDG 58 Laboon This is a nice tribute and write up about Father Jake.

Father Jake was Chaplain at Saufley Field when I went to Blues in 1970 and we attended his Sunday services with June and Bill Leofller who I sponsored in Japan in 1966 I last saw him at Dam Neck in the 80's when the flower girl from my wedding to April in 1963, Pam Pagenelli daughter of Capt John and Rose Marie Pagenelli was married by Father Jake.

Jim you may remember Don and I took you with us to see Bill's widow June at Blues Reunion in 2004.

Pals of mine Father Jake was a super guy and I am so proud to have known him up close and personal. I hope some of you may have met him somewhere along the line, too.

Wish I had June's email to pass this to her because she introduced me to him.