On Dec. 13, 2024, the Department of North Carolina held its first annual Christmas luncheon at Doherty’s Irish Pub and Restaurant in Cary, N.C.
Rear Adm. Paul T. Kayye was presented the ROA John R. Delafield Achievement Award by Department President Col. Ihor “Iggi” Husar.
The award citation was read by Department Secretary Lt. Col. Mike Moose, who also submitted the request for award to the ROA national awards committee.
ROA member, Mrs. Linda “Gay” Kayye, was presented a bouquet of one dozen roses as special recognition for supporting her husband in his military service over 42 years of marriage.
Long time Department member Col. Bob Gay, shared words of tribute and President Elect, retired Maj. Gen. Peggy Wilmoth, provided remarks.
Executive Committee member Cmdr. John Leonard, USCG, made remarks in his capacity as member of the ROA Department National Council.
Fourteen Department members attended the luncheon, organized by Department Treasurer Lt. Col. Tom Froneberger.
Photo caption: Rear Adm. Paul T. Kayye (above right) and his wife Linda “Gay” Kayye display the John R. Delafield Achievement Award, received by Kayye for his support for ROA. Congratulations on this well deserved award.