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» Topic: Visit to Franks's House
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Had a great visit today from Jack Kirksey and Stan Pienkowski. As you know Stan has been my friend for at least 27 years now and has built probably 98% of all my models for the Exhibit.
 
Jack was here from Georgia to visit Battleship Cove for the first time. It was also his first time on an Elco PT Boat, which as you know his Dad, Andrew Jackson Kirksey was killed on, Both of the guys stopped at my house for a wonderful visit.


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Jack Kirksey ( left) myself and Stan Pienkowski take time after our lunch to take a photo together, with PT-109 model on the table.


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Stan Pienkowski who has built 98% of all my models in my PT Boat Exhibit had a nice visit at my house and a nice lunch provided by my wife Stacia.


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Andrew Jackson Kirksey's son Jack poses with artifacts from his fathers life. He donated these items to my exhibit, which I had framed.


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Jack Kirksey takes a photo with my wife Stacia as he gets set to leave for the day.




Posted By: Frank J Andruss Sr | Posted on: Jun 8, 2017 - 2:51pm
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Frank;
Looks like a great day was had by all! I must say its nice to see Stan out and about for a change.[:-laughing-:]
Take care,
TED



Posted By: TED WALTHER | Posted on: Jun 9, 2017 - 3:26pm
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Ted, he is out more than me, lol. It was a very nice day for sure, got to show Jack some artifacts and that in itself was fun.......



Posted By: Frank J Andruss Sr | Posted on: Jun 9, 2017 - 4:00pm
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Nice!!! What an honor.

Happy Fathers Day!


Jimbo

Posted By: Jimbo Melanson | Posted on: Jun 18, 2017 - 5:54am
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