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At random: Records for enemy shipping sunk by U.S. submarines during World War II are held by two boats built by Electric Boat. The USS FLASHER sank 100,231 tons of Japanese shipping, while the USS TAUTOG holds the record for the most ships - 26.

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Posted 2025-07-01 3:15 PM (#105506)

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Location: NE Florida

Subject: Teusday Obits

https://www.facebook.com/ussvi.eternalpatrol/

The above link goes to the USSVI (United States Submarine Veterans, Inc.) Facebook page where their members who have gone on “Eternal Patrol” are noted.

I’ll keep my work here going, trying to get others who were not USSVI members. You’re encouraged to look there as well as here! Obviously, there’ll be some I miss and some I duplicate.

BOTSHON .. .. .. Morton Botshon, age 93, of Sarasota, FL., passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Morton was born January 13,1932 in Queens, NY to Samuel and Rose Botshon.
Morton grew up in Rockaway Beach, NY and began his fast-tracked Naval career path at only 22 years old. After completing his Electrical Engineering degree at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (where he was a member of two engineering honor societies: Eta Kappa Nu and Tau Beta Pi), he chose to pursue a career in the Navy for the next 21 years. After completing Submarine School in 1957 he married Doris Ginsburg and they started a family soon after. In 1962 he went to the Naval Post Graduate School in Monterey, CA. where he received his Masters degree in Electrical Engineering. He then went on to Nuclear Power School in 1963.
Morton, Doris and their 3 children lived the typical Navy life - relocating the family to many Naval stations on both US coasts as well as Hawaii, with Morton sometimes spending months at sea on various submarines.
During his naval career, Morton experienced the evolution of the modern submarine service. His first submarine was the USS Diablo, a WW2 diesel submarine. And later, he oversaw the construction of nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines, which included their sea trials. He was a plank owner of the USS Ulysses S. Grant, a member of the original crew of this newly commissioned ballistic missile submarine. His last submarine was the USS Mariano G. Vallejo, also a plank owner of this ballistic missile submarine where he served as the Executive Officer on the Gold Crew.
At the age of 42, Morton chose to retire from the Navy with the rank of Commander. After his retirement, the family moved to Philadelphia where he pursued a career in the commercial nuclear power industry. Upon retiring from his second career of twenty years, Morton and Doris moved to the Pocono mountains in Pennsylvania where their love of nature, the outdoors, and solitude of the rural countryside befit them. When Morton wasn't busy building stone walls, chopping wood, fishing and collecting stamps and coins, they travelled extensively visiting 6 continents.
When Morton turned 80, he and Doris moved to Sarasota, FL. where they wanted the amenities and culture that Sarasota offered, as well as the beautiful water views of Sarasota Bay. It was here in Sarasota they would spend the next 13 years together, continuing to enjoy their love of opera and orchestra, travelling, enjoying time with their children and 5 lovely grandchildren, and taking advantage of all that Southwest Florida had to offer.
On June 23rd, Morton and Doris celebrated 68 years of a beautiful and full life together. And then in the early morning of the 24th, they did part, peacefully and by each other's side.
Morton is survived by his wife of 68 years, Doris Botshon of Sarasota FL.; his son Gregory Botshon (Sheryl) of Boynton Beach, FL.; his daughter Bethany Teitelbaum (Richard) of Essex, NY.; his son Peter Botshon (Rebecca) of Springboro, OH., and 4 grandchildren: Eric Botshon (Janessa), Stephanie Okin (Zach), Skylar Botshon and Taylor Botshon.
Morton was predeceased by his parents Rose and Samuel Botshon, his brother Richard Botshon, and his grandson Andrew Neiffer.

DAVIS .. .. .. Isom J.L. Davis (87) of Ft. Pierce passed away peacefully on June 29, 2025 surrounded by his family, including his wife of 67 years, Billie Davis.
Isom was born on September 28, 1937 to Clay & Gertrude Davis in Columbia, Missouri.
Isom was a loving Husband, Father, Grandpa, and Great Grandpa.
He is survived by his loving wife of 66 1/2 years, Billie Jean Davis; Son, Jeffrey (Diane) Davis; Grandson, Clay A. Davis, Great-Granddaughter, Brooke Davis, Grandson, Blake A. (Danica) Davis; Great-Grandsons, Walker, and Granger Davis; Daughter, Lynnette (Michael) Howard, Grandson, Brandon M. Howard, Grandson, Tyler R. Howard, Granddaughter, Nicole C. (Jonathan) Sousa; Sisters, MarjoryAnn Davis and Mary Jane Hoff; and Numerous nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his Father and Mother, Clay Troxell and Gertrude Davis, and Brothers, Clay Troxell Davis Jr. and John Paul Davis.
He served in the U.S. Navy upon numerous vessels including the USS Tench Submarine. His life was marked by faith, family, service and he was a dedicated member of White City United Methodist Church. His hobbies included Tennis, Paddleball, Racquetball, Scuba Diving, Spearfishing, Fishing, Camping, Church, Card games.
In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to Make a Wish Foundation.
On July 14, 2025, Isom will receive military honors at the South Florida National Cemetery in Lake Worth at 10:00 AM. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 PM at White City United Methodist Church.

LEPPARD .. .. .. EPSOM – Larry L. Leppard, 81, of Epsom, passed away at his residence on Friday, June 27, 2025. Larry was born on August 10, 1943, in Ft. Blanding, FL; son of the late Lawrence Leppard and June (Davis) Prunner. Larry was educated in the local schools and went on to Trade School earning his Master Plumber, Master Electrician and his Gas Pipe License with the State of NH, running his own business for many years, he was well known for being a hard worker, maybe even a workaholic. When Larry was not working, he was a member of the Blazing Star Eurika Lodge #11 in Concord. He enjoyed gardening and cooking. He especially enjoyed giving tours at the Albacore Museum in Portsmouth, He served his country proudly in the US Navy until 1968 when he returned home to his family to begin his career. Besides his parents, Larry was predeceased by his siblings, Roger and Dale Leppard. He is survived by his sons, Scott Leppard and his wife Reneé Rheaume-Leppard of Loudon and Craige Leppard and his wife Robyn of Concord, grandchildren, Lauren, Cooper and Alyssa “Lulu” Leppard; siblings, Sandra Barcomb of Liverpool, NY and Randy Leppard of Syracuse, NY as well as several nephews and cousins.

CORE .. .. .. Retired Master Chief Petty Officer JP Core carried out his orders for his final deployment on June 30, 2025, at his home outside of Frankfort, Ohio, according to his wishes. At his final port-of-call, he will once again be healthy and will be barking orders in his true JP Core style.

JP was born on March 19, 1960, in Washington Court House, Ohio, to John Core and Wanda Kinnamon Core Fout, and was a 1978 graduate of Adena High School. In 1980, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and became a Nuclear Electronics Technician. He proudly served as a Nuke ET/Reactor Operator aboard the submarines USS Benjamin Franklin (SSBN-640), USS Minneapolis-St. Paul (SSN-708), USS Scranton (SSN-756), USS Spadefish (SSN-668), USS Charlotte (SSN-766), the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS-39), and SPAWAR Systems. He retired from the Navy at exactly the 20-year point and then continued to work at SPAWAR as a civilian employee until he medically retired in 2012.
While stationed at the Nuclear Power Training Facility in Idaho Falls, JP met, and then married Coleen, his wife of 41 years. Together, they had one son, Chistopher John Core (Beavercreek, Ohio). On July 11, 2014, JP was given the gift of a second chance at life with a double lung transplant. On December 23, 2019, he received yet another gift, a kidney transplant. He lived each day giving his best effort to keep his gifted organs as healthy as possible. Most recently, he spent almost 2 years fighting several different cancers with the same courage and determination with which he faced everything else.
JP is survived by his wife, Coleen; their son, Chris; an older brother; Bruce (Chillicothe); two older sisters, Beth Carithers (Jeff, of Circleville), and Debbie Core (Frankfort); his mother-in-law Alba Shank (Waverly); and several nieces and nephews. He is pre-deceased by his parents, younger brother; Steve Core, a niece; Carrie Core, and a close cousin; Scott DeWitt.
In keeping with his wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral. His remains will be cremated. Instead, his family requests that you each find a happy place and raise a toast in his honor and remember his escapades in life.

MCCAMMON .. .. .. Richard Allen McCammon, 78, of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Springhill Baptist Medical Center in North Little Rock.
Richard was born on September 28, 1946, in South Bend, Indiana, to William McCammon Sr. and Myrtle Elaine Petree McCammon. He was the third of four boys and graduated from Niles High School in Niles, Michigan, in 1965. Shortly after graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served proudly as an electrician's mate aboard aircraft carriers, destroyers, and diesel submarines. He also served as an instructor at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center in North Chicago.
After 21 years of faithful service, Richard retired from the Navy in 1986 with the rank of Chief Petty Officer and moved to Russellville with his wife, Patricia. He continued his career as an electrician, working at ConAgra and later International Paper until his retirement.
Richard was known affectionately by many names. "Chief" honored his military service, while "Grumpy" came from a restaurant joke that stuck – and reflected his playful sense of humor. He was quick with a clever remark, always joking around, and loved bringing smiles to others. Around town, he was lovingly referred to as the "M&M man" or the "Candy man" for his habit of handing out M&Ms to children and dog treats to any furry friends he met along his walks.
He was a longtime member of the Disabled American Veterans and enjoyed visits to Branson to see the Presley's Country Jubilee and going to the movies. But above all, he cherished time with his family.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife of 53 years, Patricia Jean Horning McCammon; his brother, Chuck McCammon; and his son, Thomas McCammon.
He is survived by his daughter, Michelle McCammon of Russellville; his son, Robert McCammon of Russellville; and his grandchildren: Ashley, Kelsey, Alannah, Haley, JJ, Austin, and Zack. He also leaves behind his brothers, William McCammon (Beverly) and Larry McCammon (Mary), and sister-in-law, Mary Jo McCammon.

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