USS James Monroe

[Charlie E]

My father-in-law passed away a few weeks ago and I found an old brass plaque in his shed. He was a sailor on the USS James Monroe, a submarine, in the early 60's. It was very tarnished and on a not so pretty wooden board. Certainly not bragging on my frame here. I cut it like an inlay so the inner circle where the brass plaque goes would be slightly inset. When I was pushing it in place the outer circle broke at 3 o'clock. I'll probably remake it but wanted to show his plaque off anyway. I certainly don't have what it takes to be a submariner. 

Edited January 17, 2023 by Charlie E

[rdatelle]

You did a great job cutting that out. Looks like it was always there. A great keepsake. Also, i'm sorry for your loss.

[Charlie E]

1 minute ago, rdatelle said:

You did a great job cutting that out. Looks like it was always there. A great keepsake. Also, i'm sorry for your loss.

Thank you. He was a good man. I spoke at his funeral and mostly talked to his grandkids and great grandkids reminding them how cool he was. I actually said bad-a**.  He was in the Navy on a submarine. Got stranded at sea for a couple of days in the winter with a buddy when the used boat they had just bought together broke down. He was a mechanic who could fix anything. He was a great dirt track race car driver. Decided he wanted a lake on his land so he bought an old bull dozer and built one. Like I said, I'll probably remake the frame since I'm sure the plaque will be around for generations.  

[Scrappile]

I agree, a great memorial.  And a great keepsake.  You did a fine job.  I am very sure he would have loved and treasured it.

[Ron Johnson]

My sincere condolences Charlie. It’s good of you restoring your grandfather’s plaque. I’m sure he treasured it and he would be proud of what you’ve done. Great job restoring. 

[Blaughn]

Great way to honor him.  The 60's were turbulent times - especially for the U.S. Navy.  Your attention to his memory is wonderful.

Thanks for sharing.

Bruce

[wombatie]

An excellent find in the shed Charlie.  Condolences for your loss.

Marg

[Dak0ta52]

What a great way to honor your father-in-law! You did a fantastic job on the framing.

[daveww1]

great job