My Dad, Donald La Plante ("Shakey" "Donald Duck"
worked on the USS Recruit, fondly remembered as "Neversail" He was Chief Commander. Recently we took him over to NTC. We couldn't believe she was resurrected! He said she looked different but was happy to see her standing. He was proud to point out his office. He passed away on March 20th, 2013, here in San Diego. And will be honored at his Fort Rosecrans burial. I'm so happy that he saw her one last time. RIP Dad, our USN retired hero.