NORFOLK (May 26, 2018) Yeoman 2nd Class Rachel Skelton, whose father served aboard USS Scorpion (SSN 589) prior to the loss of the submarine, rings the bell during a Tolling of the Bellls for the Sailors during a memorial ceremony in honor of Scoprion Sailors who were lost at sea 50 years ago. Held at the Scorpion Memorial on Naval Station Norfolk, the ceremony was attended by over 500 family members, friends and Shipmates of the 99 crewmembers lost. Speakers for the event were Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral John Richardson; Captain (retired) Bill Richardson, CNO’s father and former Scor
NORFOLK (May 26, 2018) Yeoman 2nd Class Rachel Skelton, whose father served aboard USS Scorpion (SSN 589) prior to the loss of the submarine, rings the bell during a Tolling of the Bellls for the Sailors during a memorial ceremony in honor of Scoprion Sailors who were lost at sea 50 years ago. Held at the Scorpion Memorial on Naval Station Norfolk, the ceremony was attended by over 500 family members, friends and Shipmates of the 99 crewmembers lost. Speakers for the event were Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral John Richardson; Captain (retired) Bill Richardson, CNO’s father and former Scorpion crewmember; Vice Admiral Joe Tofalo, Commander, Submarine Forces; and Captain Maryetta Nolan, daughter of Scorpion Chief of the Boat, Chief Petty Officer Walter Bishop.
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