He was a true leader, a role model and a mentor to all that served with him. The ship's crew were survivors of an era that left most of us doubting ourselves, our Navy and our futures. CAPT Jack arrived and in short order changed the outlook of every sailor and officer, that anything was possible. He taught us to ship handle by actually letting us take the conn alongside a replenishment ship or the pier.  We were able to learn by doing and yes, even making mistakes without being subjected to ridicule and scorn. Onshore he and his wonderful wife Peggy taught us how to interact socially and I shall forever be indebted to him for his in depth instruction on how to make a perfect gin martini during the afternoon and preserving it in a silver pitcher in the freezer for cocktail hour consumption. Since we lived nearby in Northern Virginia, we got together occasionally for a lunch, or an outing to Mount Vernon, which we both supported. My wife and I escorted him to the Portland, Maine Association Reunion and I remember how thoroughly he enjoyed being with shipmates and swapping stories. He was a one-of-a-kind officer and gentleman.