Thomas G. Forrest
President, Swift Boat Sailors Association
From 2000 to 2006

    


We are saddened by his passing
March 22, 1946 - May 1, 2006
And strengthened by his presence in our lives

As a Swift Boat sailor at Cat Lo Vietnam 1968 - 1969

As an SBSA Plank Owner and Valued Swiftmate


At the PCF-1 Dedication 1995
At the 2000 Reunion
Visiting With Linda Luke

As SBSA President and Tireless Campaigner for Brown Water Crew Recognition


Visiting SWCC Crew 2000 Reunion
Zumwalt Presentation 2000 Reunion
Tony Chandler's Funeral 2001

VN Memorial Planning Meeting 2002
KIA Project PCF-104 2002
Leadership Meeting 2003 Reunion

Presenting Awards 2005 Reunion
At the VN Memorial Dedication 2005
With Marguerite March 2006

Tom's Most Treasured Achievement

The Vietnam Combatant Craft Crewmember Insignia
Awarded to Every Vietnam Brown Water Combatant Sailor

 

Fair winds and a following sea dear friend and swiftmate
Thanks for the memorable times and winning the good fights
We will follow the bearings provided by your strong leadership
And never cease standing watch for those still on patrol
 

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