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ASSM Paver
Installation
Perch Base USSVI member and Arizona Silent Service Memorial (ASSM) Chairman Joe Trotter & Dan Marks, Perch
Base Webmaster installed a new paver at the ASSM in Wesley Bolin Plaza at the Arizona State Capital on February 17, 2025.
Perch Base Life member John Brown donated to the ASSM to place an 8" x 8" paver. John qualifed on the USS
Pintado (SSN‑672) in 1980 and also served on the USS Guitarro (SSN‑665). Thanks John!
Contact Joe Trotter at (724) 854-0514 if you would like to place a paver. They are available in 8" x 8" and 4" x 8" sizes.
Paver order forms are available at the bottom of this page.
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The Arizona Silent Service Memorial (ASSM) in Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza in front of the Arizona State Capital.
Perch Base Life Member & ASSM Chairman, Joe Trotter.
Perch Base Life Member & Base Webmaster, Dan Marks.
The new 8" x 8" paver was donated by Perch Base Life Member John Brown. John qualifed on the USS Pintado (SSN‑672) in 1980 and also served on the USS Guitarro (SSN‑665).
The existing blank paver is removed and the basemat prepared.
John Brown's paver is installed.
Sand is placed in the joints to stabilize the paver.
John Brown's paver in place.
All hands commence FIELD DAY.
A "walk-up" to help locate John Brown's newly installed paver.
A little closer.
A little closer, yet.
Almost there!
Torpedo has acquired target.
Left-click to open the ORDER FORM for an 8" x 8" paver.
Left-click to open the ORDER FORM for a 4" x 8" paver.
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