If you’ve never had the opportunity to hang out
with a bunch of World War ll Veterans (any branch
of service), you’re really missing out. They're some
the most interesting guys you’ll ever meet! I’ve
had the honor of hanging out with several of
these heroic groups, but submariners are by far
the wildest bunch you’ll run into. They sure are a
lot of fun. When I jump on a plane to attend one of these conventions, I always think about who I’ll talk to, the interesting stories I’ll hear and what new things I’ll learn about the life of a World War II submariner. I’m never disappointed.

This latest trip was to Green Bay, Wisconsin where the 55th National Submarine Veterans of World War II convention was being held. There were about 150 submarine Veterans in attendance, and I was priviledged to interview several of them.

These large reunions are very exciting, and many people show up for them. They always have interesting things to do and see, and this one was no different. They featured a new documentary “Lost and Found: The Legacy of USS Lagarto.” The USS Lagarto was a WWII U.S. submarine that was lost with all hands. The final resting place of the Lagarto was unknown for 60 years until it was discovered in the Gulf of Thailand in 2005. Now, the Wisconsin Maritime Museum has exclusive underwater footage and is developing a documentary on "The Lost Sub."

I had an incredible week with these American heroes and ran into many of the guys I had interviewed in Louisville, Kentucky at a previous reunion. I would have to say that the trip was a huge success; I made some new friends, learned a lot and added some great footage to the film. Thanks guys.

The above video is a preview of the Wisconsin Maritime Museums documentary, "LOST & FOUND Legacy of USS Lagarto." WWII American submarine found at the bottom of the Gulf of Thailand. Very cool