This photograph was one of several in the Cooper collection that was listed in David Finney's book, "Images of America: Howell", p. 96, and was captioned, "The cool waters of Lake Chemung provided people a brief respite from the steamy dog days of summer."
3 combat tours in Vietnam Bronze Star with"V" (2) Purple Heart Navy Commendation Medal with "V" Combat Action Medal Presidential Unit Commendation with 1 Star Navy Unit Citation Navy Meritorious Unit Citation National Defense Medal Vietnam Service Medal with 7 stars Vietnamese Techical Service Cross Vietnamese Campaign Medal