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Gone From My Sight By Henry Van Dyke I am standing upon the seashore.  A ship, at my side, spreads her white sails to the moving breeze  and starts for the blue ocean. She is an object of beauty and strength. I stand and watch her until, at length, she hangs like a speck of white cloud  just where the sea and sky come to mingle with each other. Then, someone at my side says,  "There, she is gone." Gone where? Gone from my sight. That is all. She is just as large in mast, hull and spar  as she was when she left my side.  And, she is just as able to bear her load  of living freight to her destined port. Her diminished size is in me -- not in her. And, just at the moment when someone says, "There, she is gone", there are other eyes watching her coming,  and other voices ready to take up the glad shout: "Here she comes!" Love, Michelle _______________ Our thoughts and prayers are with the Hinda family. George was a wonderful man, he made us feel like "crew members" at the sub vets reunion. He'll be missed. Joan and George Baker _______________ We are so sorry for your loss he was loved by many including us. George done many things in serving our country he was a true HERO . We will sure miss seeing him and that laugh. Cherish all those happy times our prayers are with you may you find comfort knowing how special he was too many.  Paul and Sandra Myers _______________  Please accept my sincere sympathy to all of you. Your dad was a great guy and I know he will be greatly missed by all of you.  All are in my prayers. Jeanne Hair _______________  My heart goes out to Sue, Lenny, and the rest of Mr. Hinda's family.  He seemed so sweet when I met him and it was clear to me that he really loved his girls! Judy Asch _______________  To Georges' daughters and family. As you have a lot of memories of your dad-- So do I as we worked together many years ago.  We will all be together some day . Gerard Rice ( Jerry ) _______________  To Clay, Gigi, Sue, Cheryl, and the entire family,   our deepest condolences. George was an amazing man who lived a full life and loved his family. We always enjoyed hearing about his latest projects and trips. He was always welcoming to us, and we will miss him. Our hearts and prayers are with you as you go through the difficult days ahead, but you know where he is, and you will see him again one day. With our love and prayers,  Lori, Mike & Merilee Miller _______________  May you rest in piece George. Such a gentleman and dear friend, I will always remember the good times we had at the Sub Vets reunions. The world has lost a good soul.  John Elmore _______________  Our sincere condolences to Clariene, Georgieanne, Suzanne, and Cheryl and all of George's beloved family, friends and loved ones. You are in our thoughts and prayers that God will grant you His peace, comfort you in your deep loss and sorrow, and heal the brokenhearted. May your sorrow be brief and your fond memories long. We are grateful for George's service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service during WWII and the Korean War and his dedication to SVWWII and USSVI. To our "Brother of the Phin" ... "Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in the arms of Jesus and may God bless your loved ones. Thank you for your courageous service to our country." -- Rev. Ray Fritz, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI. Chaplain Ray Fritz _______________ Clay, Gigi, Sue & Cheryl By circumstance we were in Mechanicsburg yesterday and saw in the paper that your Dad had passed. It gave us chills as it was just last week that we wondered how he was doing. While we were unable to be a part of George's life the last couple of years, we recall many wonderful times spent with your Dad. He was a loving husband, great father and a wonderful friend to us. He was deeply loved and will be missed. Love BJ & Rob Eicher ______________ While I did not have the honor of serving with George, he is a navy and submarine brother. Thank you for your service to your country sir, and now sailor you have the eternal fair winds and following seas you have richly earned. We send our condolences to all of his family and friends. Keith F. Post, Executive Director St. Marys Submarine Museum 102 St. Marys Street West St. Marys, GA 31558 ______________ Our deepest condolences to Clay, Gigi, Susie, Cheryl, Scott and your families in this time of sorrow. George was an amazing man who loved his family. He always welcomed us and we will miss him and his stories and humor. With love and prayers, Lori, Mike & Merilee Miller ______________ Thank you, Brother, for your service. My Dad, too, was an EN1(SS) on board USS Hardhead; USS Jallao; and, USS Cobbler. RIP Engineman! Lost Harbor: There is a port of no return, where ships May ride at anchor for a little space... And then, some starless night the cable slips, Leaving an eddy at the mooring place... Gulls, veer no longer. Sailor, rest your oar - No tangled wreckage will be washed ashore. Hand Salute Shipmate Hinda EN1(SS)...REST YOUR OAR. READY TWO.! THE SUBMARINER'S PRAYER Almighty, Everlasting God, the Protector of all those who put their trust in Thee: hear our prayers in behalf of Thy servants who sail their vessels beneath the seas. That they may be delivered from the hidden dangers of the deep. We beseech Thee to keep in Thy sustaining care all who are in submarines, Grant them courage, and a devotion to fulfill their duties, that they may better serve Thee and their native land. Though acquainted with the depths of the ocean, deliver them from the depths of despair and the dark hours of the absence of friendliness and grant them a good ship's spirit. Bless all their kindred and loved ones from whom they are separated. When they surface their ships, may they praise Thee for Thou art there as well as in the deep. Fill them with Thy Spirit that they may be sure in their reckonings, unwavering in duty, high in purpose, and upholding the honor of their nation. Amen! MM/USN George E. Peterson, Jr. ______________ Your message of condolence will appear here. Back to Obituaries

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