★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★
LTjg Francis McKeone '75, USN was lost on December 11, 1977 when his P-3 aircraft struck a mountain on Hierro Island, The Canaries.
From the Lucky Bag:
Frank, commonly known to us as Francis or Big Frank, came to our hallowed halls from the large metropolis of Newark, Delaware. A graduate of Salisianum High School, then a graduate of NAPS, Frank is one of the most respected individuals among his peers. He is always seen with a good disposition and a jovial attitude, yet he's not afraid to stand up for what he believes. Though not recruited for the Track team, Frank was State high school champion in the javelin event, only to be plagued with injuries when he came here. Academics not being one of his stronger assets, he still has an uncanny ability to get the gouge and pass it along. Among his ECA's is a certain female whose enthusiasm and encouragement have pulled him through USNA. Not a weekend has gone by since youngster year, that he and Janie have not been together. Looking forward to a future in Navy Air, he will definitely be an asset to the program wherever he goes. Whether Frank is career oriented or not, it will undoubtedly be one filled with success. We all have confidence in him. Good luck Mac!
He was survived by his wife, Jane, and son, Matthew, who was not yet thirteen months old. He wa also survived by his parents and two brothers.
To Honor! ⚓
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