Spring 2013 ::: Short local trips until Summer -- James Leighton Croom

March 11, 2013 - a short day trip by Charlie, just to see if all things are working well.  Out of the marina and into the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River; then across to Scott's Creek . . . and back to Ocean Marine.

April 14, 2013 - Bonnie and Charlie took Carol and Sam Morgan for an afternoon cruise down to the "Pool" and the Dismal Swamp Canal.

April 22, 2013 - We celebrated the 93rd birthday of James Leighton Croom, Bonnie's father.

Leighton with his daughters Judy and Bonnie.

Family and friends around the table to celebrate his 93rd.

 

The birthday Man!

 

 

June 4, 2013, on board SONATA for a day cruise, Leighton and Joyce.

Just three weeks later Leighton went home to his Lord God in Heaven, June 27, 2013.  What a terrific man.  Lived a full life and I enjoyed every bit of the time I was with him.  He was a great help on SONATA, a former Navy man, WWII, and could fix anything.  Gave me much needed advice along the way.  I miss him!