My Dad CPO Charles Banks proudly served aboard nuclear submarines for 24 years. He was diagnosed with ALS August 2004 and lost his battle December 2, 2004. He has a son and grand daughter that have followed in his footsteps. Happy Veterans Day Daddy. We love you!! Love, Maria, Ray, Lauren, Pidge, Javier, Mark, Stacey, Alyssa, Charles, Ray Brian, Madilyn and Abigail.