"Walter, the (SRM) project manager for this project, was incredible. Quite honestly, I wasn’t sure how we were going to be able to handle this one. When I met Walter on Thursday, he immediately took control. He was there all weekend, kept calling crews in as needed and was able to meet GM’s goal to be out by 11:00 PM on Sunday."

"I would like to extend my personal thanks and sincere appreciation for your efforts in helping recover the USS Miami. The teamwork and dedication to duty your crews demonstrated below decks undoubtedly contributed directly to Miami’s speedy recovery. Your support of Miami’s crew during this disaster recovery period will have lasting effects not only onboard Miami, but to our Navy and our Nation."