★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★
LT Paul Station, USN '81 was lost on May 24, 1988 when he drowned at the 32nd Street Naval Station, San Diego, California, during a training dive. He was a member of SEAL Team 5.
A native of Port Washington, Wisconsin, Paul's Lucky Bag entry read:
When he first arrived at USNA, P.C. had set lofty goals for himself. By the time he left they had been lowered considerably, giving way to more important considerations such as rack time. To this end he chose a nice safe major in Political Science. While generally conceded he should have gone to the German Naval Academy, his Wisconsin temperament stood him well in everything he did. A possible exception was Brigade Boxing, which he managed to win in spite of being mellow. Still, not everything here agreed with him, his roommate played the stereo much too loud and one summer he had such a good time he extended his leave. He was always a master at getting out of things. Many clubs held his interest because they had lunchtime meetings and he managed to get out of drill for three semesters. He will be remembered as a quiet guy who got things done (better late than never) and was well-liked, especially by his German prof.
From the July-August 1988 issue of Shipmate:
Paul was born in Evergreen Park, Illinois, and attended High School in Port Washington, Wisconsin. He was a Brigade Boxing Champion and majored in Political Science. Upon graduation Paul attended SWOS and was subsequently assigned to USS STEIN (FF-1065), where he completed two WestPac cruises as Damage Control Assistant and Gunnery Officer.
In January 1985, Paul entered Basic Underwater Demolition/Seal Training in Coronado, California, and upon graduation from BUD/S Class 133 was assigned to Seal Team Three where he made two more WestPac tours as a Platoon Commander. Paul reported to Seal Team Five in August 1987.
Paul was an outstanding individual who excelled in every endeavor. He enriched many people's lives and all who knew him share a profound sense of loss.
Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James E. Station, and his sister, Joanne Station.
To Honor! ⚓
https://usnamemorialhall.org/index.php/PAUL_C._STATION,_LT,_USN