If God watches over the sparrow, then he certainly monitored this blessed project and kept a watchful eye over the couple and their growing relationship for which Gina's older brother, Jim Warren, claims responsibility. A long-time friend, shipmate and colleague of Buzby's, Warren, USNA '74, a retired surface officer, proved as protective of his sister as he was of the ships he drove. He knew Buzby as an outstanding naval officer and considered him a perfect match for his younger sister. Buz and Gina not only share a special relationship with each other and their families but they are very committed to their faith as well. They served the church and community in a variety of ways.
Human trappings are meaningless.
Even with the best destroyers, typhoons still tear them to pieces. This church is honestly built for the Navy. This is a Navy town and anything to do with ships just fits. The service of Navy personnel spans the globe, yet during this simple dedication ceremony, local ties to the Navy, the church and to destroyers abounded. Although votive ships are found regularly in European churches, they are less common in the States.