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Here\u2019s a submission from a subscriber who sends along an e-mail from an old Navy buddy.\u00a0 He comments that he hopes we can use it.\u00a0 OK, Al; you bet your sweet bippy we can use it!\u00a0 Thanks! Cpt. Otis<\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>PT Boat 658<\/strong> – The only functional, restored PT boat left in the World, and operating out of Portland, Oregon. Great! A real tribute to the gentlemen who restored the boat.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s an example of another terrific contribution made by the Greatest Generation.<\/p>\n

Click here<\/strong><\/a> to view the PT Boat!<\/p>\n

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Loyal Subscribers!\u00a0 We need some help.\u00a0 The purpose of our “Heart” section is to publish stories of the experiences, contributions and sacrifices of our military (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard) and public service personnel (police officers, fire fighters, EMS, merchant marines and others in the public sector) as well as stories of their families.\u00a0 Please search your memory and computer for a few and\u00a0send them to Bill\u00a0(CPT Otis) O’Quin at boquin@ix.netcom.com<\/a><\/strong> for possible publication. \u00a0Thanks!<\/em><\/p>\n

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Here\u2019s a submission from a subscriber who sends along an e-mail from an old Navy buddy.\u00a0 He comments that he hopes we can use it.\u00a0 OK, Al; you bet your sweet bippy we can use it!\u00a0 Thanks! Cpt. 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