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We mourn the loss of our NERA members

and compatriots.

We su er with their loved ones, who grieve the loss of vital love, companionship and guidance.
eir place will always remain vacant among this patriotic assembly.

CSC(RET) Donald E. Abel Illinois AECS Walter “Butch” T. Michaelson Illinois
CTIC Charles J. Barton Massachusetts HMCS Robin D. Miller Wyoming
SW1 Walter E. Chihon Pennsylvania EM1(SS) Dennis J. O’Kee e Maine
QMC William R. Gardner Michigan ENC Ronald C. Priskorn Michigan
BUC Bernard J. Grabusky Delaware YN1 Jack A. Stuck Iowa
HMC James A. Kaspick Pennsylvania

NERA Benefactors Program

“A Tribute to HMCM Manny Ratner”
A distinguished group of NERA lifetime members have Currently, the NERA Benefactor Program is available to
become NERA Benefactors whose outstanding dedication all members. Now you can buy both memberships at one
and support fortifies the legacy of the Naval Enlisted time for the cost $550.00; this includes receiving a NERA
Reserve Association thus inspiring future generations to Life Membership and the premier NERA Benefactor
absolute greatness. status. If you are already
an existing Life Member,
Founded in 2008 by NERA you can purchase a NERA
SKCS Nick Marine (past Benefactor membership
National President), the for the reduced cost of
NERA Benefactor Program Benefactors $250.00.
presents an opportunity Program
for existing NERA Life Once you become a NERA
Members to become part Benefactors, you will be
of the premier NERA presented with a special
Benefactors. is program was created to recognize and NERA Benefactor card. Your name will also be published
honor those premier NERA members who have gone in every Mariner Magazine, featured prominently on the
above and beyond to help NERA nancially. NERA website, and printed with the National Conference
book on a dedicated page. Finally, Life Benefactors will
Considering more than 60% of NERA members are receive special recognition from the National President at
already Life Members, Nick Marine thought that creat- all NERA conferences.
ing the NERA Benefactor program would showcase those
special NERA members who are willing to take it to the Become a premier NERA Benefactor today and join the
next level. We believe that our existing Life Members are ranks of the elite NERA members who understand non
the reason NERA is still thriving today over 62 years later. sibi sed patriae, (not for self, but for country).

22 The Mariner • 2019 FALL Edition • Volume 62 • Issue 3