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ť Topic: Death of A. V. Stockdale
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To All Hands:
My friend, Alphonsis Vernon Stockdale died October 5th, 2015 in Phoenix, Arizona where he lived with his daughter. He was a survivor of the Pearl Harbor bombing. He was then put on PT 107 in Panama, where I met him and served with him until he got jungle rot all over his body in the Solomon Islands. He was then evacuated to the States for treatment and healed up.
After he was discharged from the service (20+ years), I met him again at a PT Boat Reunion in Long Beach, California. During his time in California, he also suffered a severe car crash that killed his girlfriend. After that he was in a bar when some men came in to rob it. The robber was mad because Stockie didn't have a billfold, so he shot him in the ass.
He visited my house in California numerous times and we always attended the PT Reunions together. His birthday was August 2, 1915, so he was just over 100 when he died. His birthday is the same day Kennedy's boat was attacked and sunk. He was the best poker player I ever played cards with. He worked for Hollywood race track as a cashier and enjoyed many of the races there.
I'm sorry for his passing, as he was a good friend for 70 years.
Outta here -
John Sullivan
3rd Class Gunner's Mate
PT 107

Posted By: John Sullivan | Posted on: Nov 23, 2015 - 6:00pm
Total Posts: 46 | Joined: Oct 11, 2006 - 6:57pm

Sorry to hear of your good friends passing. It appears to me that he lived a full and rewarding life. Will keep him in our prayers.

Rick Schaefer
Splinter PT 63

TM2c John E Mirus
Solomon Islands
Dec 43 - Jan 45

Posted By: rickas | Posted on: Nov 23, 2015 - 7:05pm
Total Posts: 82 | Joined: Dec 26, 2013 - 5:16pm

Sorry for your loss John. How many people are lucky enough to have a good friend for 70 years! Thanks for sharing his story.
Dave

David Waples

Posted By: David Waples | Posted on: Nov 23, 2015 - 8:50pm
Total Posts: 1679 | Joined: Jan 2, 2007 - 9:55pm

John;
I am sorry to hear Stocky headed out on his last patrol, but he is once again on PT 107. A friend for 70 years is something we all could wish for. He was a true Shipmate.
Take care,
TED

Posted By: TED WALTHER | Posted on: Nov 23, 2015 - 8:53pm
Total Posts: 3059 | Joined: Oct 16, 2006 - 7:42am

I'm sorry to hear that you lost a friend John.

Posted By: Jeff D | Posted on: Nov 24, 2015 - 1:21am
Total Posts: 2200 | Joined: Dec 21, 2006 - 1:30am

John not many of us get to have such good friends in our life, so when it happens it is pretty special. I am sorry that you lost such a close and good friend.

Posted By: Frank Andruss | Posted on: Nov 24, 2015 - 8:21am
Total Posts: 3964 | Joined: Feb 9, 2007 - 11:41am

My condolences John, Sorry for your loss of a good and dear friend.

Wayne Traxel

Posted By: Wayne Traxel | Posted on: Nov 25, 2015 - 11:25am
Total Posts: 248 | Joined: Oct 11, 2006 - 5:40am

FAIR WINDS AND FOLLOWING SEAS...

Will

Posted By: Will Day | Posted on: Nov 26, 2015 - 3:24pm
Total Posts: 1955 | Joined: Oct 8, 2006 - 4:19pm