Fair Winds and Following Seas Doc, In Memory of LCDR James "Doc" Oldham, USN(ret)

PO3 Brendan "Smitty" Smith — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 16:50:47 -0500

Attention to orders:

Let it be known that on this day, the fourteenth of December in the year of our Lord two thousand and fourteen, LCDR James "Doc" Oldham, USN(ret) received his final set of orders, called home to God, Family, and Friends. Doc enlisted in the U.S. Navy in the mid 1970s as a Seaman Recruit, completing basic training at the Recruit Training Center in Great Lakes, IL. Doc went on to become a highly respected Corpsman, working side by side with the Marines as Fleet Marine Force Corpsman. In the mid 80s Doc was selected into the fraternity of Naval Chief Petty Officers, eventually going on to achieve the rank of Master Chief Corpsman. After conquering all of the challenges that enlisted life could provide, Master Chief Oldham applied to and was accepted into the Limited Duty Officer program. From there Ensign Oldham would go on to complete Flight Surgeon training. Continuing to take care of Marines and Sailors where ever his career took him. Finally, after 30 years of service, LCDR Oldham retired from the Navy. However, even in civilian life, he would pass along his life saving knowledge to students of Everest Medical College in Dallas, TX. A fervent supporter of veterans' rights and a friend both loyal and generous to a fault. He was a man who enjoyed good music, good friends, a good pint, and the feel of riding a Harley Davidson, Doc was the best of men.

Fair winds and following seas my friend. Rest easy, we have the watch, until we see you again when we regroup in Heaven.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Dec 15 at 2014 6:10 PM

SFC Mark Merino — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 18:10:35 -0500

FMF RESPECT! See you on the other side "Doc."

Response by MSgt Keith Hebert made Dec 15 at 2014 9:21 PM

MSgt Keith Hebert — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 21:21:41 -0500

May the wind blow steady on your sails
See you on the other side "DOC"

Response by SCPO Larry Knight Sr. made Dec 16 at 2014 2:20 PM

SCPO Larry Knight Sr. — Tue, 16 Dec 2014 14:20:54 -0500

Shipmate it's my honor to salute you on your new journey, and may you always have the wind in your sails.

HTCS (SW) Knight

Response by AN Carrie Myers made Dec 16 at 2014 7:44 PM

AN Carrie Myers — Tue, 16 Dec 2014 19:44:05 -0500

Still in shock and disbelief. He'll be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Response by PO2 Jonathan Scharff made Dec 16 at 2014 9:03 PM

PO2 Jonathan Scharff — Tue, 16 Dec 2014 21:03:36 -0500

Rest in peace sir. Your care of the sailers around you will not be forgotten. Thoughts and prayers go out to family and friends.