While at VX-4, E-J and I were friends. I flew many ACM missions with E-J and was in squadron company with him/family, Sunday afternoons on the beach south of Pt. Mugu. He was a gifted fighter pilot.(instinctive) Aside from having INTEGRITY, he had a superb sense of humor and always sought the positive side of situations. He had an envious attraction about him: beautiful women seemed to gravitate toward him, probably because of his swash buckling 'Errol Flynn' demeanor and because he was exceptionally good looking. He was the epitome of the classic aggressive young 'kick ass' fighter pilot.

Joe 'Hoser' Satrapa (fighter pilot), CDR USN (retired), USNA Class of 64