Videos taken aboard the USS Salem CA-139 | credit: Al Siegel
Final shout out to all of my Shipmates. It was a privilege to serve with all of you either while on active duty or while on Salem workparties. The work that all of you, your friends and families and those departed have put into the museum have helped preserve the legacy of our ship and those that sailed on her. Can’t thank you enough. It would be great to get one more work party together, and even if you don’t have the physical abilities you once had and can’t do heavy work, just your presence alone and your encouragement will help those of us that can. I will talk to the board members about possible dates. In the interim, take care of yourselves, and Semper Fortis.
Al Siegel ETR2
OE Div 67-70