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NEWELL
TMCS (SS) Brooks R. Newell loving Father, Grandfather, Son, Brother and Uncle entered into eternal rest at the age of 71 on August 9, 2010 in San Antonio. Brooks honorably served 24 active duty years in the U.S. Navyand 10 years in the IRR retiring as TMCS (SS). Brooks served on many naval ships and submarines but his most memorable and enjoyed years were spent on the USS Peterson DE-152. Brooks also served as Master at Arms in Key West, FL., his favorite duty station and resting place of his beloved USS Peterson. Brooks was a highly revered leader who was known for bringing humor to many a tough situation. He taught as a weapons range instructor and loved to show off his sharp shooter skills, he wrote the training manual used for the MK-44 torpedo until that model of torpedo was decommissioned. Senior Chief Brooks R. Newell will be missed and we salute his life and achievements. Brooks will forever be remembered for his warm loving spirit and genuine friendship. Most of all he was our hero and best friend who will be sorely missed, rest in peace Daddy. Services will be held on Tuesday August 17th at 11:00 a.m. at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery, 1520 Harry Wurzbach, San Antonio, Texas 78209. Private burial to follow in Key West, FL.
Dad you were so humble in life, you never spoke of your sacrifices made for your family. When you left us, we had to really dig to find out the history of your Naval career in packed boxes in the back recesses of your closets. The only story you shared was the one you told us about your adventure in Operation Deep Freeze, one that you almost never made it back from. We were so proud to learn of all you achievements earned, all you did and the fact that you never once bragged about your those. While I know you can't read this I know you are with me in spirit. I know you are now in a better place and your children take great solace in that, even though we miss you terribly. For you Dad and all the Veterans, thank you for every thing you have sacrificed, for I know it was enormous and for many it was final.
