My dad, Master Chief Goldsmith, served more time on board CV-63 than all his other ships combined. He was with VA-94, VA-122 and VA-27 during his 30-year career, and I had the privilege and pleasure of joining him on board the Kitty Hawk for the Tiger Cruise when I was 14 years old, back in 1981.

My dad passed away unexpectedly just last month.

I'm truly hoping I get the opportunity to one day board her again, and bring a remembrance of my dad back to his second home one final time.