Dad's values and outlook on life were undoubtedly shaped to a large degree by the Great Depression, his Civilian Conservation Corps experience, and World War II. Dad subscribed to the prevailing philosophy of the 1940's where everyone was expected to marry, raise a family, and do something positive with their life. It is this philosophy that guided Dad during his lifetime and what he frequently reminded his sons to follow. Dad believed that by following this philosophy we would "Do him proud".

In undertaking this project, one of my goals was to provide visitors to these pages a glimpse of history as experienced by my father. I also hoped to provide a historical perspective of my Dad's and his shipmates' experiences aboard a Landing Craft Infantry (LCI) ship.

Hopefully visitors to these pages will gain a better understanding of the role that these LCIs played during the war, thereby honoring Dad, his shipmates and so many others that made sacrifices during World War II.

Finally, and most importantly, I wanted this project to be a fitting tribute that would fulfill his wish for me to:

"Do me honor - do but deed, Do proud lineage - do proud the seed..."

Stan Galik
Son of Stanley "Gay" Galik, SC 2C
September 2002