Members on Eternal Patrol

Bill Novak

We take a moment to remember our loss, William E Novak, MM1(SS)

Bill Novak, passed away on October 4, 2023, in Oklahoma City, OK. He was born on August 20, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois. Bill, also known as William Edgar Novak, was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, shipmate and friend. 

Bill proudly served his country in the US Navy for 18 years. He was a qualified deep sea salvage diver and served on many submarines throughout his tenure with the Navy. 

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 James Ayers

We take a moment to remember our loss, James Ayres, ST3(SS). 

James Ayres, passed away on July 14, 2021.

Qualified in submarines on the USS Nathan Hale (SSBN-623) in 1964 and was a ST3(SS) when he left the Navy.
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 Marvin Neal Jones

We take a moment to remember our loss, Marvin Neal Jones.

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Alfred Don Sparks

We take a moment to remember our loss, Alfred Don Sparks, YNC(SS).

Alfred Don Sparks passed away on July 13, 2018

Qualified in submarines on the USS John Adams (SSBN-620) in 1967 and was a YNC(SS) when he left the Navy.

He served on the USS Halsey Powell; USS Conflict, USS John Adams, served at Comsubflot Six; Comsubpac; VT-23, NAS; Navy Recruiting District, OKC, OK. A Holland club member. Total years of service in the military were 23 + years.

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Randal Osbourne

We take a moment to remember our loss, Randal Osbourne, TM2(SS)
Randal Osbourne passes away on February 12, 2016.

Qualified in submarines on the USS Cutlass (SS-478) in 1969 and was a TM2(SS) when he left the Navy.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran and served during the Vietnam War.

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Troy N. Smith, Jr. , EM1(SS)

We take a moment to remember our loss, Troy N. Smith, Jr. 

Troy N. Smith, Jr. passed away on December 12, 2012.

Qualified in submarines on the USS Robert E Lee (SSBN-601) in 1965 and was a EM1(SS) when he left the Navy.

While in the Navy, Troy entered the nuclear submarine force and honorably served on the USS Gudgeon (SS567), USS Sam Houston (SSBN609) and the USS Robert E. Lee (SSBN601) "nine years, nine patrols, no regrets." 

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