Wayne Jones
Kirkland, Washington

<>Served aboard the USS Kawishiwi AO146. from 1968 to 197<>0, Departed as ENC in E Div.
Before serving on the Kawishiwi he had a more important assignment requiring Top Security Clearance. He served our 35th President John Kennedy by keeping his yachts in good repair for three years.

Hutchinson, Kansas
The Presidential Yachts he served on where the Patrick J. and the Honey Fitz, shown below
Click on them to view their history

Patrick J. -  Margie
Honey Fitz - Lenore
Make time to sit down with Wayne, he has many stories to tell while serving aboard the private boats. Most trips were to and around Hyannisport, a long trip from D.C.

He says Jackie spent a lot of time reading and swimming.

Caroline, was many times the only child on the boat and Wayne had the pleasure of reading books to her.


Springfield, Illinois 2006 

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 Below : Wayne being commended by Captain Meyer during Kawishiwi Change of Command ceremonies