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FINAL PATROL

The Final Patrol

Lord, these departed shipmates with dolphins on their chest,
Are a part of an outfit known as the very best.
Make them welcome and take them by the hand,
You'll find without a doubt they were the best in all the land.
So, heavenly Father, add their names to the roll,
Of our departed shipmates still on patrol.
Let them know that we who survive,
Will always keep their memories alive.

We are deeply saddened to pass the word that our fellow member and Shipmate, Robert S. "Bob" Adler,  has received his orders to report to the Supreme Commander to begin his Eternal Patrol.

Sailor rest your oar......

Bob, 79 died unexpectedly on August 25, 2008 at his son's residence in Scarborough. He was born in Waltham, Mass. Dec. 27, 1928, the son of Ralph and Ethel (Sherman) Adler. Bob was married to Jean Eleanor (Spears) Adler for 56 years. Bob was involved in the Scouts and Sea Scouts organizations throughout the majority of his life. In Sea Scouts he earned the prestigious Quartermasters award which was presented to him aboard the U.S.S. Mindoro in June of 1947. Bob joined the Navy Reserves in 1948 as a Seaman Apprentice in the Organized Submarine Division of Boston and was called to active duty in 1952 during the Korean War and served aboard the USS Grenadier (SS 525). His tour of duty included submarine operations with a cruise to South America. Bob was honorably discharged from the Navy in 1954. Bob was a life member of the United States Submarine Veterans Incorporated and in 2001 he became one of the founding members of the U.S.S. Maine Base Submarine Veterans Inc. He was very active in both the Maine and Florida chapters and in 2003 he was inducted into the Holland Club.

Bob's Boat - USS Grenadier SS-525

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