I was very saddened when, through a mutual friend, I was advised of the passing of Frank Yellam.

For a brief period I was stationed at a World War II Navy base that was at Grand Cayman as an Aerographer. I'm quite sure it was part of the Lend-Lease agreement, assistance helping England early in World War II.

At the time Frank was 22 and a radioman. He was very interested in understanding the people on the island, very curious to learn about the customs of the people even taking his time to observe court cases. Others serving at the base gravitated to him in appreciation of his pleasant and respectful personality and skillful execution of his duties (which included relaying weather data to the 7th Naval District personnel). Over the years he remained genuinely interested in others he served with there.

He was so respected that towards the end of the Navy's presence at Grand Cayman he was assigned the final "paper work" in connection with the Navy's departure and use of Grand Cayman base.

I think it was at a time when his consideration and courtesy as well as his effectiveness benefited the national interest in that part of the Caribbean.

Sherman Stark

Burien