In Memory OfMMCS Ralph W. Beckdol
April 17, 1936 - November 9, 2020
MMCS Ralph W. Beckdol, 84, U.S. Navy, born in Pennsylvania April 17, 1936, passed away on November 9, 2020. Beckdol began his career as a Machinist's Mate on the Gold Crew, constructing the USS Stonewall Jackson (SSBN-634), the submarine he would later serve aboard. During Vietnam, he went underwater again, maintaining critical mechanical systems aboard the USS Hunley (AS-31). Beckdol was an adventurous family man of great faith. He believed every day was a gift and lived life to the fullest. Fair winds and following seas, Shipmate! Til Valhalla, Brother!
