Though I never knew of him and I could not find any information about his Naval Awards, what I was able to learn about him was that he was an amazing person that always seemed to step and do something, not just talk about it.

These are traits that most impress me in anyone that has been blessed with this trait, as it is a rare gift, and he seemed to have had it.

It is sad that he is gone but, it's much better that he will be remembered for all he had given during his time with us.

May he Rest In Peace.:salute:

Rest in Peace Captain Alford, a sad day indeed for the Submarine Community.

My condolences to the Alford family. I regret that I never had a chance to get to know such a consummate and dedicated submariner.

SAILOR REST YOUR OAR

Respectfully,

Tim Grab

ET1/SS, SSN-760
USSVI Marblehead Base (MA)

god bless you capt Zeb Alford thanks for giving all that you did for our country sorry i did not know you personally but any friend of neals is a friend of mine and now that your up there watch out for neal and all of us here at subsim

lt commander lare

Praise to all the Military men and women
 

This is katie - his baby daughter. As a prior military woman I just want to say the heartfelt warmth I feel from all the praise and words of kindness Dad's fellow Military people have expressed here. Many a tear has been dropping on my desk as I have read your words. Dad taught me so much about being a patriotic person and how much the Navy meant to him. Back in the old days we used to always go on his Subs and eat dinner and flirt with all the sailors and they seemed to love it with Capt Zeb's 4 daughter's would come aboard.
Neal - you seem to be a wonderful friend of Dads and Wulfman - thank-you for your works
Katie

i didn't get to know Captain Alford, but it seems he was a true hero from what i've heard, ol'sailors, never die, they just sail a different ocean.
My condolences to his family

RIP Capt. You will be missed by all of us here at subsim and by everyone else you knew. Capt. Alford was always held very high and will continue to inspire people, even in his death. Thank you. Rest in peace Capt.

the only sure thing in life is the...'end'.But when a great MAN ...'goes' is not a sad day becuase great men's spirit is always alive. R.I.P.

A great example of what made our Navy the finest in the world- it wasn't the machines, it was the men.
"I can imagine no more rewarding a career. And any man who may be asked in this century what he did to make his life worthwhile, I think can respond with a good deal of pride and satisfaction: 'I served in the United States Navy.'"
President John F. Kennedy

Fair Winds Capt Zeb

Always it is very a pity, when the person dies. It is twice a pity, when the good person dies. So let the Earth to it will be down.

He seems to have been an extraordinary person, anyone should be so lucky has to to experience such a full life has he had. I'm sure he will be missed by many! My respects.

I never knew him, but I'm paying my respect none the less. My condolences to his family and friends. :salute:

I never knew him personally but he was good person who achieved a lot and obviously loved navy life, my condolences to the family, He will be sadly missed though His memories will live on.:cry: "SALUTE"

Capt Alford, you Sir, are now on Eternal Patrol. God has given you command to watch over us all here still bound to this earth.
I had read that you had been assigned to 3 different Fleet Boats, but only the USS Cavalla is listed. Having served with honor on the USS Segundo, I can still recall my Captains. I'm sure that you were one of the Finest Officers the US Navy ever had. A man just does not say he's going to be a Submariner. It has to be in his blood and he has to show he is Qualified. Not only were you Qualified in Submarines, you were Qualified to Command Submarines. There are very few men that have that distinction bestowed upon them in their lifetime.
You Sir are a true American Hero, one we would not have hesitated to go to sea with. You could lead and we would follow, in doing our duty to God and Country.
By all written accounts you have brought your wife and daughters up in the naval tradition. Of understanding your dedication and duty to them and your Country. You brought to them love and guidance be at sea or home.

You Sir will not be forgotten, and many of the stories you told will be repeated over and over to your grandchildren, to friends, and to new friends that you will be introduced to through those stories........Rest In Peace Captain until the day our courses shall meet.....