Monday, December 21, 2020
I had the opportunity to work for CAPT Lindell when he was CO of the FBMSTC in Charleston. As an E-6 on shore duty, he found out I was interested in becoming a nuclear trained submarine officer and called me to his office. Working with my Department/Division, I was assigned to the second shift permanently which allowed me to attend the College of Charleston during the daytime. I was able to earn enough credits to be selected for the ECP program and was commissioned after graduating from the University of South Carolina with a degree in mechanical engineering. I was fortunate to be selected for nuclear propulsion training and retired after twenty years of service.
As I reflect, I often think of those many leaders (Officer and Enlisted) who invested their time and energy to allow others to pursue their dreams and goals. How selfless...
CAPT Lindell was such a man, and I am saddened to learn of his passing, but also very grateful for his inspiration and confidence in me (and countless others).
Jerry Davis, PhD
Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Auburn University
