It took me awhile to digest the fact that I won't be seeing Pete anymore, or receiving an email from him telling me how great the Website looks. If I hadn't been made to feel so welcome by a couple of old-timers, Pete and Bob Lea, I probably wouldn't have gotten so involved with the Association, for 14 years now. Fair winds and following seas, my friend.............Dennis
Dennis Stahl, USS Hector Association Webmaster
September 4, 2017
I am so sorry to hear of Petes passing. He helped me when I had the USS Hector reuion and guided me thru it. I have a letter he sent that really made the reunion mean something to me. I could tell he was suffering in San Antonia. But being the tough old bird he was he tried to be Navy strong. Don
Don Muffley
August 13, 2017
I'm so sorry to hear of your father's passing. He sounded like a wonderful man. Craig please give my condolences to Jennie and your family. I'm so glad you and Andy have remained such close friends. Love and prayers to you.
Roma McIntosh
August 12, 2017
i would like this to be read by craig pilgrim, his son at the ceramony. THESE PRAYERS ARE COMING FROM THAILAND FOR SENIOR CHIEF PETE PILGRIM. IAM EXTREMELY PROUD TO HAVE SERVED WITH U IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY... SAILOR REST YOUR OARS R.I. P. I HAVE THE WATCH OVER YOUR FAMILY, MY SISTER LORI, NEPHEW CRAIG AND NIECE RACHAEL. ITS BEEN AN HONOR TO WEAR THE SAME UNIFORM AS YOU.. YOU ARE GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN. WE ALWAYS LOVED YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. ALL OUR LOVE LARRY SHAMUS MM1(ss) and koong. PLEASE HAVE CRAIG READ THIS AT HIS FAREWELL GOOD BYE. BROTHER IN LAW AND SISTER IN LAW LOVE TO ALL OUR PROUD FAMILY. WILL MISS YOU PETE
larry and koong shamus
August 12, 2017
To the Family of Pete Pilgrim, my prayers and thoughts are with you all at this sad time! I think I first met Pete when we attended the Kissimmee Reunion. I don't recall him in Nashville, Tenn. years before that, but think that was just a bunch of Navy buddies getting together. Enjoyed seeing him in his Navy Uniform at all the other Reunions. A very nice man that will be sorely missed!! "Sail on Pete"!
Marilyn Lamborn, wife of Jim Lamborn U.S.S. Hector AR-7,1952-1954--deceased 5-3-2016
August 11, 2017
• In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. "A TRIBUTE TO PETE PILGRIM" may he rest in peace.
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GOD BLESS
Romy & Zeny
Romeo D. Cruz, SK2,USS Hector (Retired)
August 11, 2017
Pete changed thousands of lives for the better in his career, mine was one as a student of his many years ago at Kirkwood, I had the good experience to speak with him just a few months ago as he was leaving his Drs. office, wearing his USS Uhlmann hat, and thank him. I look forward to seeing him again when I get home where he has gone ahead of us.
Lord bless you and keep you and all who are in your life.
steve swender
August 11, 2017
From the USS Hector Association, which Pete belonged, we will miss him. He, and Bob Lea, were the ones responsible for our association's growth and direction. He was a particular inspiration for me. Fair winds... shipmate.
Charlie Atkins, Editor Hector Herald
August 10, 2017
From the deck of the Uss Iowa BB61 in San Pedro Ca. I had many reunions with Pete over the years and he will be truly missed by all his ship mates. He was a very giving and thoughtful man who gave to us many sea stories. Fair winds and smooth seas mate. Bravo Zulu.
James Ohr mm2 Uss Hector
August 10, 2017
Although I lost my best friend I will always keep him in my heart forever. We had 52 years together! He was my Sailor Man! Fair winds & Following Seas !
Lorri Pilgrim
August 10, 2017
I had the opportunity to meet Pete when mall walking at Lindale some years ago. When I'd see him I would walk and talk with him. We had very nice conversations including Mineral Wells as I also lived in Euless, TX. He's a great person and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Daniel McWhinney
August 10, 2017
As a old friend of Pete's and Lorie too I wish to express my condolences to family and friends. Our back yards met and on occasion we would have a beer or two. May God be with you all. Love you Pete! Yours truly Jeff
Jeffrey Willis
August 10, 2017
To Pete's Family: The Kirkwood Community College Retirees send their most sincere sympathy and condolences. Pete' passing is very sad news to all of us who knew him and worked with him at Kirkwood. Pete was a true gentleman and friend. His spirit for life and great sense of humor will be greatly missed at our monthly breakfast meeting at Tommy's.
Pete's over 30 years of service at Kirkwood Community College was a wonderful accomplishment and one that will be remembered by all of his fellow retirees. God bless Pete and his family. We extend our best wishes to Loretta and her family. Sincerely, The Kirkwood Retirees.
Wayne Martin KCC Retirees
August 10, 2017