In Memory OfBT Robert A. Sheffield Sr.

BT Robert A. Sheffield Sr., 69, U.S. Navy, born May 4, 1955, passed away from cancer on October 15, 2024. During the Cold War, Sheffield was a Boiler Technician on the USS Orion (AS-18) and USS Macdonough (DLG-8). While at sea, he maintained the propulsion systems, ensuring the vessels could help maintain a strong U.S. presence in the Atlantic. Sheffield enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. He is remembered for his sense of humor, wisdom, and strong moral values that he instilled in others. Fair winds and following seas, Shipmate! Til Valhalla, Brother!