Eternal Patrol: Glenn Sparrow

It is with a great deal of sadness that I have to report that one of our shipmates, Glenn Sparrow, departed on Eternal Patrol Sunday 20 February 2011 due to complications following heart surgery.

Glenn joined the Navy during World War II and ended up doing shipboard engineering and repairs, even though his degree was in civil engineering. Eventually Lt. Glenn Sparrow made his way to the Pacific and the island of Guam, where he helped construct Submarine Rest Camps and Repair Facilities. He also spent a time repairing ships, engines, and guns. Many will recall his interesting presentation on this work at a base meeting in March 2008.

Glenn Sparrow (center) speaking with
Horton Smith and Jay Davis in 2008

Plans are being made for services and we will get that information as soon as possible.

Keith Watson
Commander Seattle Base USSVI