USS Tarawa (LHA 1) - Naval Cruise Book

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elcome Aboard Julie! J During a visit to the land down under, TARAWA had a unique op- portunity to help a young girl with a life-threatening disease. Julie J Bruce suffered from primary pulmonary hypertension and needed a 3 whopping 535,000 dollars for a treatment only available at a hospital ini New York. J When TARAWA ar- rived and heard of her situation, they jumped at a chance do some good for a young life. By using the profit from BINGO games held on TARAWA, the ship was able to donate Sl8,000. Julie Bruce and her family Were ex- cited and thankful. The ship invited Julie and her family to 3 spend a day on the ship. Unfortunately, early in December, TARAWA found out that while un- der going tests forthe operation, Julie Bruce had died. The pain was felt by all. iii? 5 l L l ff l 4

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fAbove Leftj Capt. Parkhurst pre- sents Audrey Hepburn with a V.I.P photo-album. fAbovej Capt. Parkhurst and Capt Phillips get close to Ms. Hepburn for a photo. CRightj CDR Reuhe shows Audrey Hepburn flight operations frorn Primary Flight Control.

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fFar Leftj Capt. Parkhurst and Capt. Phillips talk with Jul- onthe flight deck. fMia'dlej Capt. Parkhurst andthe ship's Chaplain give Julie a few TARAWA ballcaps to remember us by. Q fflbovej Capt. Parkhurst talks with Julie as they walk in the hangar bay. fBel0wj Capt. Parkhurst whispers some words of encourage- ment to Julie before she leaves. 17