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Xiiwsxgsc A is SSRN X A X W xx Cornrnander Roy P. G-ee We'll miss yooo when you're gonnnne, Roy Peeeee Geeeeeej' sang the Birdcage Four at the farewell party for Commander Gee in the ESSEX Wardroom. It summed up our feelings at tlieideparture of a man we had come to know well and admire, first as OPS Oiiicer, then as Exec With his beret at a rakish angle and cigar tilted jauntily he led us on the beach. With his gruff, good-natured concern he dealt with our problems on the ship as his own high ideals dictated. In the rank of Captain at his next duty he carries with him the best wishes of ESSEX which he served.
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195061: 554' Captain Richard. II' .abitt Fowler Captain Fowler has found the secret to guaranteeing top-quality performance by those Who serve with him. C'mon, let's go !', has become his personal expression of the tremenous enthusiasm, drive, and desire to excel which has characterized his command of ESSEX. And the occasional I just don't understand . . . muttered from the great green chair reflects his attitude toward the deficiency that will not be repeated. However, smiles of satisfaction when CVA-9 performs have been the rule and not the exception. Calm in moments of tension on the bridge, quickly and appropriately decisive when the occasion demands, complimentary for a task Well done or reproachful with equal jus- tice for below-par actions, fair in administering necessary discipline, gracious to all with Whom he has contact-all these qualities have brought the Captain the sincere respect and admiration of the men of ESSEX.
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Cornrnander VV'il1ie.r11 Joseph Moran Even though he is still a relative newcomer to ESSEX, Commander Moran has already won us over by his reserved and careful manner and genuine and easy Warmth. He is the third Exec We have known since we have the yards at Norfolk and contrasts with his predecessors as they did before him. You are already a part of ESSEX, Commander . . . Welcome aboard.
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