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Memorial - Peter Hess FN'88

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The Club will hold a special memorial service to honor and celebrate the life of Peter Hess FN’88 of the Philadelphia Chapter at Club Headquarters on Tuesday February 21st, 2012 at 6:00PM.

Peter cared very deeply for the Club and touched many who knew him through his camaraderie, participation and service to the organization. Peter served as the chairman of the Philadelphia Chapter from 1994 until 1998. He was elected to the Club's board of directors in 1996, serving two three year terms, and was appointed Vice President for membership. He also served as chairman of the Club's Legal Committee. Recently he was a valued member of the Library and Archives Committee and Legacy Society Committee.

Peter was an avid shipwreck underwater explorer and maritime attorney for more than 30 years. His clients have been involved with the recovery of Spanish galleons, Gold Rush shipwrecks, windjammers laden with Oriental porcelain, 20th-century luxury liners, warships and warplanes, and sunken pleasure yachts. Peter led and/or participated in five archaeological expeditions to the 235-foot-deep USS Monitor. It was Peter's unyielding and passionate advocacy for divers worldwide that allowed access to historical wrecks, which led to the creation of several maritime and nautical exhibits throughout the world.

Contributions can be made to the Benjamin Hess College Fund, and may be mailed to: M&T Bank, Fairfax, 2301 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803. Please make the check payable to M&T Bank and please mention the Benjamin Hess College Fund in the memo.

The Explorers Club has named a window at Headquarters in Peter’s honor. To make a donation please contact Maura Glikas, Director of Finance at 212-628-8383 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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Free

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Free

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Free

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Members planning to attend should contact the Receptionist, at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or (212) 628-8383