SR Pedro R. Rodriguez, 59, U.S. Navy, born in Texas July 24, 1956, passed away from cancer on October 25, 2015. During the Vietnam War, Rodriguez served as a Seaman Recruit and was stationed aboard the USS Dixon (AS-37). There, he assisted with various tasks to ensure the vessel's submarine support operations ran smoothly. Rodriguez was a true patriot who was grateful that he had the chance to serve our country. He was a genuinely loyal friend, a devoted husband, and a fantastic father of three. Fair winds and following seas, Shipmate! Til Valhalla, Brother!