Comments on: Fair Winds and Following Seas

By: Michele Bretz

Michele Bretz — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 18:53:30 +0000

As I looked at my wooden car made by Harold, I recalled our first meeting at the Golden Corral with the DAV in 2008. Every ��Ϲ�� Day, we would compete to see who had raised the most donations. I enjoyed attending his 99th birthday and unfortunately, Hurricane Helene came and his 100th birthday party was cancelled. I still went to his nursing home and brought him ice cream. Afterward he went back to sleep. I told his caretaker that the rest of the ice cream was placed in his frog if he wanted more later. I will surely miss Harold.

By: Amadeus Kavanagh

Amadeus Kavanagh — Sat, 13 Sep 2025 05:30:24 +0000

Nice piece — thanks for sharing his story. Do you know if the museum will have a special exhibit or events planned to honor his centennial and the renaming? Also, are there archival items from his service that will be displayed?

By: Kenneth Corn

Kenneth Corn — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:19:53 +0000

In reply to Maggie Di Rocco. Thank you for commenting Mrs. Maggie. I miss him and Mike too!

By: Kenneth Corn

Kenneth Corn — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:18:50 +0000

In reply to curtiss L. Poteat. Thank you for the memories Curtiss!

By: Maggie Di Rocco

Maggie Di Rocco — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 16:16:07 +0000

Great Story Harold was truly a Hero and we miss him.

By: curtiss L. Poteat

curtiss L. Poteat — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 14:06:26 +0000

I sure miss Harold’s visit’s with us at the Museum and enjoyed celebrating his Birthday breakfast. He always brought laughter and fun to the museum.