Gorley “Shipmate” Stokes dies

It is my sad duty to inform you that my friend and sidekick, Past Department Commander and Past Department Adjutant Gorley “Shipmate” Stokes, transfer to the Post Everlasting on Aug. 18. I have a lot of great memories of Gorley. As department adjutant, he was a tremendous help to me the two years I was department commander and the two years I was NECman. I can still remember the look he used to give me when my speeches were getting too long-winded - o that look. In closing, could everyone please keep his wife Linda in your thoughts. I will miss you, Shipmate.

Doug Haggan
FODPAL Secretary
Past Department of France Commander