The Chesapeake Bay Chapter lost member Hal Justice on Tuesday, May 19.

 

Hal joined our chapter in January 2007, and during that short time proved to be both a good friend and supporter, especially of our annual Antique & Classic Boat Festival. Visitors in recent years have had a chance to see the 16' 1946 Chris-Craft Rocket, "Jamid", that Hal personally restored. Those of us who work "behind the scenes" at the Festival also remember how much he enjoyed this summer event along with his eagerness to lend a hand, particularly with the installation of the floating docks that we bring in to accommodate the many boats that participate in this event.

 

Last month Hal suffered a brain hemorrhage, and although he was in intensive care for several weeks, he was moved just last weekend to a rehab center for his recovery period. We are shocked and deeply saddened by this news--many of us were planning to see him as soon as visitors were allowed.

 

Hal donated his body to science, so instead of a viewing or funeral there will be a visitation with family & friends next Wednesday, May 27 at 6PM, followed by a service at 7 PM.

 

Location:

Singleton's Funeral Home

#1 Second Ave SW

Glen Burnie, MD 21061

410.766.7070

 

Singleton's provides more information about Hal's life on its website, including a sign-in page where you can send brief messages to his family. You need to start on the home page  and scroll about 1/2 way down the page--on the left you'll find Hal's name, which will link you to his memorial section on Singleton's website.  

 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made online to the Shriners'  Hospitals for Children. There's a special section on the form where you can note that your donation is in tribute to Hal and create a special message for his family. Alternatively you can mail your donation to the following address:

 

Shriner's Hospitals for Children

Office of Development

2900 Rocky Point Drive

Tampa, Florida 33607

If you'd like to mail a card to Hal's wife, here's her address:

Mrs. Anna Justice

8076 Telegraph Rd.

Severn, MD 21144 

 

 

In addition, if you have comments/memories/photos of  Hal you'd like to share with other CBC members,  please send them to:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . We will post them on this website or publish a link to your site/blog if that's where your comments appear. For example, a fellow CBC member posted a blog about his friendship with Hal on: http://seabuddy.net/index.php.