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DEDICATION

Thomas Ellis Whitlock

Born January 30, 1915 Passed from this life to be with the Master on August 4, 1992

In the world today the word HERO is bandied about in so many ways that perhaps the true meaning of the word has been lost. When I think of heroes, I think of men like Uncle Ellis Whitlock. He exemplified in his daily life the virtues of love, moral character, and charity of heart. He loved his family in a way that words cannot adequately describe; his example to a young boy on Athens Street (me) and to countless others always pointed us in the right direction; and his untold acts of kindness demonstrated in an outward way the Christian principles that governed his life. In token of my respect, love, and appreciation for this great American, I dedicate this web page to his memory. A GOOD name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favor rather than silver or gold. Proverbs 22:1

Ellis on the streets of San Francisco Signalman 3rd Class, USN World War II, year unknown at this time.

Ellis served on the U.S.S. YMS-96 Minesweeper during the Battle of Okinawa in 1945, the last major engagement with Japanese forces during World War II.

Link: History 1945 Pacific Area World War II - April 10, 1945.

Basic Training - San Deigo Naval Training Station - 1943 82nd Training - Ellis is 2nd from left on bottom row.

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