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Arthur Griffin
Retired Navy Cmdr. Arthur Craig
Griffin, 46, of Annapolis, died
of cancer Jan. 25 at his home.
Cmdr. Griffin was born Sept. 14,
1956, in Atlanta, Ga., and
received his bachelor of science
degree in engineering and
technology from the Naval
Academy in 1978. He received a
master's degree in strategic
intelligence from the Defense
Intelligence College in 1984.
During his career he served as
the Naval Attaché to Germany and
was commander of the Naval
Liaison Group Mediterranean in
Naples, Italy. He was the
intelligence assistant to the
commander of the 7th Fleet in
Japan and executive officer of
the USS Excel. A decorated
veteran, he was the recipient of
the Meritorious Service Medal
and many Navy commendations.
At the time of his death, he was
president of the Naval Academy
Class of 1978. He was an avid
golfer.
Surviving are his wife, Erin Ann
Griffin; one son, Midshipman 2nd
Class Jeff Griffin; one
daughter, Jenna Griffin of the
home; and his mother, Fay Copley
Griffin, and one brother,
Christopher Bruce Griffin of
Atlanta, Ga. He was the son of
the late Richard T. Griffin.
A memorial service will be held
at 11 a.m. Feb. 18 at the Naval
Academy Chapel, with inurnment
in the Naval Academy
Columbarium. Arrangements are by
Taylor Funeral Home. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions
may be made to the Naval Academy
Foundation Athletic and
Scholarship Programs, 291 Wood
Road, Annapolis, MD 21402.
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