THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, FEbrUAry 10, 2023 Page 13 THE SOUNDS| FROM PAGE 12 my softball games. We dated for 2 years and were married in April 1981. “‘We purchased our first starter home in Saugus after 1 year of marriage and still to this day is our home. “‘Our daughter was born in 1984. “‘We spent many summers camping in NH. I, Linda loved bass fishing and playing Holy Board with our camping friends. Bob loves to read. “‘Our daughter is married and has 3 step children. “‘We have traveled to Aruba 11 times over the years. That was our favorite place to vacation. We also love vacationing in Wells, Maine. “‘Bob grew up in Lynn, Mass. and is a 1963 graduate of Lynn English High School. He joined the US Navy in 1964 at the age of 18. It was during the time when the military draft was in force. “‘His older brother who had already served in the Navy and traveled the world, signed him up at age 18. “‘He qualified and became a Yeoman at age 19. He was shipped to Viet Nam on the LST ship named Nye County. This was a flat bottom ship. His job was to keep all personnel files for the enlisted crew and officers, he was a postal clerk, captain’s mast writer, also handled ship investigations and was a radar man and processed orders for all shipmates. “‘His ship brought over from the United States 150 vehicles on the way to Viet Nam for sailors stationed in the Philippines. While stationed in Saigon, South Viet Nam his ship picked up supplies from the Philippines, Japan and Taiwan and delivered them to Saigon. “‘His younger brother also served in the Navy and he joined Bob on his ship and surprised him with a Birthday card. “‘In December 1966 everyone was transferred from the ship along with other ship squadrons because the ship was sold by the United States Federal Government to S. Korea. “‘Bob made the arrangements for all shipmates to be transferred back to the East Coast. Then he flew back to Long Beach, California for about a year to finish up. He spent weekends at his cousin’s in Huntington Beach. He went to Disneyland and Knots Berry Farm for some entertainment, a number of times. “‘Bob was HONORABLY DISCHARGED in 1970 as a Yeoman Third Class Petty Officer. “‘After his military discharge he worked as Auditor of a Bank in Lynn, Mass. and then changed jobs. He worked at the New England Telephone Company Yellow Pages Division in Lynn, Mass. He was promoted to Manager of Revenue Assurance after a number of other assignments and retired in 2001. “‘He was a Bingo Volunteer at the Saugus Senior Center for about 10 years and is currently a member of the Friends of the Saugus Senior Center. “‘He likes doing word searches, reading police crime mysteries, doing yard work and helping around the house. “‘I, Linda like playing Pickleball which is a very popular sport. I have been playing for 6 years and have many pickleball friends. “‘I, Linda also enjoy attending and volunteering at some of the special events at the Saugus Senior Center; clearing tables, etc. “‘One of our favorite quotes is ‘SMILE BE HAPPY’. “‘We have been married for 41 years.’” “Thank you for the Excellent colorful varied Bio. “Happy Valentine’s Day to you two love birds! “Yours Truly, “The Sketch Artist” Legion breakfasts on Friday mornings Saugus American Legion Post 210 hosts its popular breakfasts from 8-9 a.m. on Fridays. The Legion requests a donation of $8 from those who are looking for a delicious meal at Legion Hall. The Legion also welcomes veterans who can’t afford the meal to enjoy a free breakfast. Bon appétit! Shakespeare play hits Saugus stage The Theatre Company of Saugus (TCS) presents “The THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 14
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