The After Battery Rat by Dex Armstrong

Thank YOU to each and everyone who saved these FAMOUS missives from DEX.  I didn't meet him until I retired from the Navy but was most fortunate to make his acquaintance and friendship over the last 4 years of his life. 

When I was inducted into the Holland club a submarine captain (4 striper not CO) was the guest speaker who welcomed the new members into the position.  He was not aware the DEX had been a member of our base until he passed away.  And just by chance he chose one of DEX's missives to regale us with.  He did his best.  When I was given a chance to speak I had to explain that DEX never fount the enter button, or it was missing on his keyboard.  Punctuation was not his strong suit as it seemed to deter the themes he conveyed.

I did complement the Captain that he completed his speech.  I allowed as with not punctuation there is nowhere for the speaker to breath and most readers of his works pass out before completion.

I miss him and take great pleasure that you folks ensured his words (which can bring the smell of diesel fumes and oil to those old codgers.  And his love of the craft can be passed on to the newer arrivals.

THANK YOU!!!

Chiefjoe

I agree with all your observations on our DEX.

I pray you, your wife and your entire tribe are hale and hearty.  My the virus pass you by, unscathed.

Chiefjoe (Joe Phoenix)

SS-324

SS-246

DDG 19

SSBN 620

SSBN 632

AS 33

AS 19

USSAMA

3ACR

SPG