MARTIN B. COX, LTJG, USN

★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★

LTjg Martin Cox, USN ‘88 was lost on March 21, 1991 when the P-3 Orion aircraft he was aboard collided with another over the Pacific Ocean about 60 miles from San Diego. Twenty-six other men -- the full crews of both aircraft -- were also killed.

From the October 1991 issue of Shipmate:

Brad was born 19 January 1964. After attending the Naval Preparatory School, he was appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy with the Class of 1988.

He graduated from the Academy 25 May 1988 and married the former Lisa M. Ford of Fairfax, Virginia on 27 May 1988. Brad received his Naval Aviator Wings 15 December 1989 at NAS Corpus Christi. He was assigned to VP-31 Training Squadron in January 1990 and to VP-50, NAS Moffett Field in July 1990. He was assigned the duties of Aviator's Equipment Branch Officer

Lt (jg) Cox is survived by his wife, Lisa M. Cox; his mother, Gayle Cox of Oklahoma City; his father, L. Allen Cox of San Diego; and his sisters, Paula Hirschler and Jennifer Cox of Oklahoma City.

To Honor! ⚓

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TRISTRAM E. FARMER, LT, USN

★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★

LT Tristram Farmer, USN '88 was lost on July 31, 1992 when the E-2C Hawkeye aircraft he was aboard crashed while on approach to USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67), operating in the Atlantic Ocean north of Puerto Rico. Four others aboard were also killed; they were members of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 126.

From the December 1992 edition of Shipmate:

Tris truly loved the Navy and being a Naval Aviator. His extensive correspondence with friends and family let us join him on his many adventures which ranged from serving in the Mediterranean immediately after Desert Storm to "touring" the single malt distilleries of Scotland. Never one to shun hard work or a good time, Tris was a good and devoted friend to all who knew him. He was one of a kind, the kind of person we will all remember fondly. He returned frequently to his house on Barter's Island in Trevett, Maine, to tend his traditional British rose garden and care for the family's Newfoundland dogs. Though not a "Mainer" by birth, he was proud beyond measure of his adopted state and its people and profoundly grateful for their support and encouragement during his naval career. The grief and sadness of his death overwhelms those of us who were fortunate to have our lives touched by Tris. We cannot measure the loss of Tris's presence now; it will only be fully known as we think of all the things that he did that we miss. He was so much to so many people.

Lt. Farmer, born in New York City 27 May 1966, lived in New York, Massachusetts and Maine. He graduated from St. Mark's School in Southborough, Mass., before entering the Naval Academy with the Class of 1988. Tristram was a member of the 20th Company. While at the Academy Tris, a history major, was Fourth Battalion Operations Officer, a winner of the National Society, Colonial Daughters of the Seventeenth Century History Prize, Biographies Editor of the 1988 Lucky Bag, Production Editor of the Trident Calendar, President of the History Club, a member of Phi Alpha Theta, and a connoisseur of fine wines.

After commissioning Tris attended flight school in Pensacola and, upon earning his Wings of Gold as a Naval Flight Officer, he was assigned to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 122. He served aboard the aircraft carrier FORRESTAL, taking part in operations supporting Kurdish refugees in Iraq in the aftermath of the Persian Gulf War. He was transferred to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 126 in May 1992. Lt. Farmer was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, National Defense Service Medal and the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon.

Tris is survived by his mother, Enid Farmer of Trevett, Maine; and his brothers Thomas of Arlington, Va., and Terence of Northfield, Mass.

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PETER T. LIMOGE, CAPT, USMC

★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★

Capt Peter Limoge, USMC '88 was lost on November 3, 1992 when the EA-6B Prowler he was piloting crashed in a field near Naval Air Facility El Centro, California. The other two officers aboard were also lost; they were members of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129 and based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington.

From The Burlington Free Press:

He was born in Burlington, Vt., Nov. 9, 1964, the son of Roland T. and Joyce (Marcoux) Limoge.

He attended the Shelburne elementary school system and was a graduate of Champlain Valley Union High School, Class of 1983.

Peter graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy Prep School in Newport, R.I. in 1984. He then received his engineering B.S. degree from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1988, and upon graduation, he received his commission as second lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps. He attended various military schools including earning his Airborne Wings at the U.S. Army Infantry School, Fort Benning, Ga., and a full year of Marine Corps officer training in Quantico, Va. Peter successfully completed Navy Marine Corps Flight School in January 1992. He was then assigned to Advanced Flight School in Whidbey Island, Wash., to fly the EA-6B Prowler.

Peter was married in Northampton, Mass., July 11, 1992, to Carol Ann Powers. He was a lifelong active participant in and enjoyed the Vermont environment including skiing, hiking, hunting, biking, and was an avid sailor who achieved national sailing recognition in winning the National Collegiate Sloop Championships in 1987 as a member of the U.S. Naval Academy Sailing Team.

He is survived by his wife, Carol Ann Limoge; his parents, Roland and Jay Limoge of Shelburne; three sisters, Beth, Kristin and Allison Limoge of Shelburne; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Catherine Marcoux of Fall River, Mass.; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Therese and George Powers of Northampton, Mass.; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He will be greatly missed by all of his loving family and friends.

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WILLIAM E. DAISLEY, JR., LT, USN

★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★

LT William Daisley, Jr., USN '88 was lost on March 15, 1993 when the F-14B he was piloting for Fighter Squadron (VF) 101 crashed in the Atlantic Ocean, 20 miles east of Nags Head, NC. The radar intercept officer was also killed. They were flying from Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia.

From the Star-Gazette of Elmira, New York:

Lt. Daisley was born Feb. 22, 1966, in Spangler, Pa., and moved to Coudersport with his family when he was 6 months old. He attended public schools, excelled in both academics and athletics.

He graduated as valedictorian from Coudersport High School in 1984 and earned an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Md. After graduating in the top 10 percent of the academy class in 1988, he attended flight schools in Pensacola, Fla., and Meridian, Miss., before receiving his pilot's wings in 1990.

"He was the type of young man everyone hopes they have for a son," said Lewis Schaub, his high school principal. "He was very humble and never gloated over the fact that he DAISLEY won so many awards and was so good academically and athletically."

Lt. Daisley competed in football, wrestling and track and won the Davies-Foy Scholar Athlete Award from the Olean Times Herald.

"Everyone who knew him knew he was a leader and someone special," Schaub said.

Military services for Lt. Daisley were conducted Tuesday in the Chapel of the Good Shepherd at Oceana Naval Base.

"It was a difficult day, but wonderful too, because of the honors given him, and the planes that conducted a fly-over in his honor," said his mother, Judy Daisley of Coudersport.

Although Lt. Daisley hadn't lived in Coudersport for a while, many in the community say they will never forget his friendliness and upbeat demeanor.

"To know Billy was to love (him). He was a friend whose fun-loving attitude touched all who knew him," said Kathy Fox of Coudersport, a friend.

Lt. Daisley also is survived by a sister, Brenda Whitman, and two brothers, Dax and Dana, all of Coudersport; his paternal grandparents, Wilda Houston and William Daisley, both of Spangler; three nephews and one niece; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

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PAUL A. AMBROGI, LT, USN

★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★

LT Paul Ambrogi, USN '88 was lost on July 23, 1993 when the A-6 Intruder he was piloting crashed northwest of Roanoke, Virginia. The bombardier/navigator aboard was also killed. They were members of Attack Squadron (VA) 75, flying from Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia.

From the October 1993 issue of "Shipmate:"

Paul was born in Richmond, Virginia, on 26 July 1966. He began his naval aviation career in Pensacola, Florida, and was subsequently selected for jet training at NAS Meridian, Mississippi. After completing intermediate and advanced carrier jet qualifications at Training Squadrons Nineteen and Seven, he earned his "Wings of Gold" on 1 June 1990. Paul then traveled to NAS Oceana, Virginia, and reported aboard Attack Squadron Forty-Two for A-6E "Intruder" pilot training. In December of 1991 he was assigned to the "Sunday Punchers" of Attack Squadron Seventy-Five, where he was designated an A-6 section leader. During Paul's tour in VA-75, he accumulated over 900 total flight hours, 180 carrier landings and completed a six-month deployment to the Mediterranean and Adriatic seas aboard USS JOHN F KENNEDY (CV-67) flying missions in support of operation "Provide Promise."

Paul received the ComNavAirLant Battle "E" ribbon, the National Defense Service Medal, the Sea Service ribbon and numerous personal and unit awards and decorations.

Paul is survived by his father and mother. Franco and Ruth Ambrogi, his two brothers, Mark Lawrence Ambrogi and Anthony Francis Ambrogi, and his sister, Maria Theresa Reardon.

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MICHAEL D. TANNER, LT, USN

★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★

LT Michael Tanner, USN '88 was lost on January 10, 1994 when the HH-46 Sea Knight helicopter he was aboard crashed into the Atlantic Ocean approximately 500 miles northeast of Bermuda. The other pilot (LT Randy O'Neill '89) and an enlisted crewman aboard were also killed. They were operating from USS Inchon (LPH 12) as a member of Helicopter Combat Support Squadron (HC) 6.

His classmate Rob Robinson wrote in Shipmate:

Mike was born in St. Albans, Vermont on 27 October 1965. Upon earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science, he reported to Pensacola, Florida for flight training. He earned his "Wings of Gold" in September of 1990 and reported to Helicopter Combat Support Squadron THREE in January 1991 to complete his initial training as a Fleet Replacement Pilot in the H-46 Sea Knight. In September 1991, he reported to Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Six for his first tour of duty. While in HC-6, Mike served as the squadron's Detachment Liaison Officer, Assistant Security Manager and Ground Safety Officer.

He deployed to the Mediterranean with Detachment FOUR on board the DETROIT (AOE-4) and served as Detachment Material Control Officer In January 1994 he deployed with Detachment ONE on the INCHON (LRH-12) serving as the Operations Officer and Quality Assurance Officer. While in the squadron, Mike was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal, the Battle Efficiency Ribbon, the National Defense Medal, the Sea Service Ribbon, and a Letter of Commendation from Commander Naval Air Force, United States Atlantic Fleet.

As a friend and fellow Shipmate, Mike will always be remembered for his tireless energy, sense of humor and sarcastic wit. He was a loving husband, a wonderful father and a best friend. He touched the lives of many and his warm heart will be forever missed.

Mike is survived by his wife Lisa, daughter Emily, father Jim, mother Susan Carter, brothers James and Chris, step-brother Jeffrey, sister Johanna and half- sister Jessica.

To Honor! ⚓

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RAYMOND E. O'HARE, LCDR, USN

★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★

LCDR Raymond O'Hare, USN '88 was lost on July 11, 2000 when the plane he was aboard crashed while landing at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station. He was a student at the Naval Test Pilot School since January; he would have graduated in December. The pilot of the aircraft was also killed.

Ray was born in Chicago Heights and raised there and in Palos Heights, Illinois. He was the youngest of four children. His older brother Mark is a 1976 graduate. Ray does not appear to have attended the Naval Academy for very long; it was not mentioned in his obituary.

His high school principal and social studies teacher remembered “This kid was special. He was a class act. He was bright, respectful and cordial. The kind of kid every teacher wants in his class.”

After leaving the Naval Academy, he attended Harvard. In late 1989 he entered officer candidate school and graduated at the top of his class in 1990. Afer becoming a radar intercept officer in F-14 Tomcats, he served in various squadrons in California. He married his wife, Colleen, in 1992.

He was survived by his wife, two daughters, ages 3 and 4, and a 10-month-old son, his parents, and his three siblings.

To Honor! ⚓

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