In Memory OfCPO John D. Sheets

CPO John D. Sheets, 53, U.S. Navy, born in West Virginia May 24, 1950, passed away from cancer on June 14, 2003. Sheets served as Chief Postal Clerk aboard the USS Canon (PG-90), USS Papago (ATF-160), and USS Tripoli (LPH-10). He deployed to the Middle East in support of Operation Desert Storm and then to Somalia for Operation Restore Hope. Sheets was tasked with ensuring letters and parcels to and from servicemembers were delivered, keeping them connected with their friends and loved ones. Fair winds and following seas, Shipmate! Til Valhalla, Brother!