All Hands:  I have just been informed of the passing of a submariner's submariner.

     Where ever submariners gather and talk about what they know best, his name is always one of the top subjects.  Slade Deville Cutter, Captain U. S. Navy Retired has sailed on his last patrol on 8 June 2005. 

Slade was awarded four Navy Crosses and he was one of the leading skippers in sinking enemy ships.  He sunk 19 of them in four runs.  I believe there is only one other who accomplished such a feat.  When you go to your knees tonight make sure Slade Cutter is the lead in your prayers.  

I was Slade's COB on SEAHORSE, made one run with him as XO, then four as CO.   I will always remember him, for his outstanding character, his friendship, his directions in my life, and over 68 plus years of knowing this hero. 

God Bless Slade Cutter.  

Joe McGrievy