In Memoriam
NNOA Remembers…All of those who have left us to carry on with the mission. Those who dedicated their lives to service, selflessly striving to leave a mark that empowered, educated, and motivated all who they encountered. We carry on, but we will never forget…
Farewell CDR Smith, USN (Ret.)
It is with great sadness that I let our NNOA Family know of the passing of Commander Merle Smith, the first African American to graduate from the United States Coast Guard Academy. More will be shared and I know your prayers and thoughts are welcomed by his family....
Former Kent County Commissioner William Pickrum Dies At 73
CDR Pickrum was an early NNOA member and supporter. He was the first USCG Academy grad to earn the “Navy Wings of Gold” and played a major roll in mentoring other aviators in and out of uniform. CDR Pikrum was one of the key supporters in bringing the Coast Guard to...
Farewell LT Arlene MaGee, USN (Retired)
Arlene Turner-Magee attended Southern University A&M College while on NROTC Scholarship. She was commissioned in the US Navy in May 1985. She was stationed in San Diego (Coronado), CA then New Orleans, LA. She was retired on active duty in 1991 after a tragic car...
Honoring the life of Dr. Willie Patrick Blair – Past President of San Diego NNOA Chapter
Click to View Celebration (recorded March 20, 2021 via zoom) Celebration of a community Giant honoring the life of Dr. Willie Patrick Blair, an early President of the San Diego NNOA Chapter. Sunrise August 6, 1951 to February 25, 2021, 12p.m., PDT, Saturday...
Farewell Captain Lee T. Womack, Sr., USN (Ret.)
March 11, 1947 - March 9, 2021 It is with great sadness that I inform the members of NNOA about the passing of Captain Lee T. Womack, Sr., USN (Ret.). Captain Womack served as President of NNOA from 1993 to 1995. Thank you to all of the NNOA members for their...
Farewell Captain Percy O. Norwood, USCG Retired, 1995 President of NNOA
Called home on NOVEMBER 27, 2020! “It is with great sadness that I inform the members of NNOA about the passing of Captain Percy O. Norwood, USCG Retired. Captain Norwood served as President of NNOA from 1995 to 1996. A great leader and mentor to many in the Guard and...
Farewell Dr. Bundy, NNOA Lifetime Member
On behalf of the National Naval Officer Association, we express our deepest sympathies regarding the passing of CDR (ret) Dr. William Bundy. His legacy extends beyond his successful 30-year Naval career to Associate Provost for Warfighting and Research of the Naval...
Sandra Kendall – wife of RADM Gene Kendall, USN(ret) – 2019
Condolences to RADM Gene Kendall, USN(ret) for the loss of his wife Sandra Kendall. Obituary info and funeral arrangements for family and friends are as follows: View Obituary Funeral Service: Monday, October 25, 20192:00 PMRosa Glover Holmes Memorial Chapel4334...
In Memoriam – Master Chief Albert Sullivan, USN (Ret.) – 2019
We mourn the passing of Master Chief Albert Sullivan, USN (Ret.), husband of Rear Admiral Lilian E. Fishburne, USN (Ret.). He passed June 19, 2019 and will be missed.Details for services are as follows:Funeral Services:Friday, 28 June 2019 at 11AM Visitation is at...
Captain Peter Tzomes, USN (Ret.) – 2019
C.A. “Pete” Tzomes, the first African American to command a nuclear-powered Navy submarine in 1983, has passed away, according to reports from the Centennial Seven, a group of black commanding officers. Service DetailsRead Full Obituary"The History...
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