Alvin "Chip" Thomas

Chip Thomas was my Best friend, Navy buddy and one of the best Hull technitions I knew in Long Beach, California. Sima. We shot darts a lot chip & chief Ashcroft showed me how to shot. I was chips chubby buddy as he called me, I had some girth about my middle. We had a good friend ship Chip was like a little brother that I looked up to for many things, stationed at L.B.Sima. In 1994 I went to Texas to a Sima there Chip off to a Ship we lost contact until a few years ago, I talked the first time for a few hours it was like we were never apart that long. I Loved chip as a good friend and a brother, as most all who ever met Chip Thomas. I will miss you Chip, as you sail upon clouds in Heaven. Far winds following seas my ship mate, I'll see you again when I get my orders from the heavenly detailer and we will sail the heavens forever your chubby buddy HT2 Brew.

Chip you will always be in my heart - I have many wonderful memories of you growing up and becoming a man, a husband and your greatest joy becoming a father. May God watch over your family on earth and you rest in peace for all eternity with your family in heaven. I love you -until we meet again, your Dear Aunt Carol

I lost a part of my heart yesterday, i miss Chip so very much. He was beloved my all who knew him. Fair winds and flowing sea my much loved son.

L will never forget you, you are my heart. MOM

Alvin you will always be remembered lovingly and in my heart forever. As a boy you were a joy to be around and as a man you were a good father who guided his children respectfully and with humor. Know your family will be taken care of and i will be there if they need me. We will all meet again so keep an eye on the gate and Grannie and Papa.