tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594425.post115800695700730112..comments2023-12-06T03:33:20.978-05:00Comments on Lexidiem: A 9/11 Tribute to LTJG Darin H. Pontel, USNJargonTalkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00175462071956276019noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594425.post-9296016212807454692014-07-23T20:38:21.712-04:002014-07-23T20:38:21.712-04:00His memorial at the NAVSTANPT is very peacful spot...His memorial at the NAVSTANPT is very peacful spot. I did not know the LT but I visit this beautiful spot with my dog Panama as we enjoy our walk. I hope he doesnt mind we enjoy a field cigar resting on the fine bench with his name on it. Panama may see him, I just run my thoughts by a brother in arms.<br />LtCol Douglas Genereux (Ret) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594425.post-26691552349375001292011-09-11T07:57:02.580-04:002011-09-11T07:57:02.580-04:00Remembering you today Darin, 10 years later, and m...Remembering you today Darin, 10 years later, and many days in between.<br /><br />He and Devora had a beautiful wedding, and really made life fun on a daily basis. I remember science classes together in 9th grade, New Year's parties at the Pontell home, and his visit to Cape Canaveral after I had moved away. <br /><br />His smile and laughter were infectious. <br /><br />Thank you, Darin, forBob Jenkinshttp://bobtheteacher.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594425.post-39901230932816150912011-05-03T17:25:35.081-04:002011-05-03T17:25:35.081-04:00We got him Shipmate. We got him.We got him Shipmate. We got him.Tony Znoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594425.post-78895652574144664182009-05-25T11:11:43.636-04:002009-05-25T11:11:43.636-04:00Thinking of Darin, his wife Devora, Steve and all ...Thinking of Darin, his wife Devora, Steve and all his family on who made the ultimate sacrafice for our country. On Memorial Day, Thank you.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15970416190129556131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594425.post-89101089314575269832009-02-14T13:04:00.000-05:002009-02-14T13:04:00.000-05:00Tragic events indeed. I met Steve in the Navy year...Tragic events indeed. I met Steve in the Navy years ago. We shared a common MA hometown and friendship. Great fellow indeed and I have remembered him all these years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594425.post-63977160591236868672009-01-18T07:31:00.000-05:002009-01-18T07:31:00.000-05:00Darrin was a favorite among CVW-7 aircrew, and he ...Darrin was a favorite among CVW-7 aircrew, and he was affectionately given the callsign "Mini-Me." He was super bright, articulate and, most importantly, funny. A talented Intel O and a truly great American.<BR/>Rest in peace, Mini-Me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594425.post-69118848835251000652008-01-19T15:19:00.000-05:002008-01-19T15:19:00.000-05:00I had the wonderful privilege to be Darin's room m...I had the wonderful privilege to be Darin's room mate at NAPS in Rhode Island. He truely was a great person, and a Patriot. <BR/><BR/>Antonio ZavalaUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15970416190129556131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594425.post-37899158647787106232007-11-24T14:15:00.000-05:002007-11-24T14:15:00.000-05:00For the blog writer. I believe you have Darin's n...For the blog writer. I believe you have Darin's name spelled incorrectly. Pontell, with two l's. thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594425.post-65008023116119532007-09-13T09:40:00.000-04:002007-09-13T09:40:00.000-04:00I had the privilege to have Darin as a student in ...I had the privilege to have Darin as a student in my English class. I can remember him coming to me for a recommendation for the U.S. Naval Academy. I had misgivings, but Darin did not! He was stalwart in his beliefs, and I am proud to have known him.<BR/><BR/>Linda M. Gross<BR/>English TeacherLafauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02462278093560058160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594425.post-1158075796580226852006-09-12T11:43:00.000-04:002006-09-12T11:43:00.000-04:00Nice memorial for a fine, young Naval officer who ...Nice memorial for a fine, young Naval officer who did not have to perish. I wonder how Lt. Pontell's bride Devora Sue is faring today; does anyone know? There were <B>2,996 lives wasted</B> on 11 September 2001, and that doesn't even take into account all the families who were affected by those (let me put this simply) <B><I>cowardly terrorist attacks</B></I>. On top of that we still have to dealAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30594425.post-1158054237525818392006-09-12T05:43:00.000-04:002006-09-12T05:43:00.000-04:00This was a touching tribute for a Navy man who sho...This was a touching tribute for a Navy man who should still be with us today. Did you know Lt. Pontell personally? I fluctuate between incredible sorrow and heated rage as I read your narration and the stories of some of the others. Yours, however, was written with care and compassion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com