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Dave Seamans was born on Sept. 28, 1956, in Lowell, Mass., to James H. Seamans and Catherine T. Seamans. The family moved to Indiana in December 1968 following his mother’s passing. Dave graduated from Lafayette Jefferson High School in May 1975, enlisted in the U.S. Navy two months later, and reported to Great Lakes Naval Training Station for boot camp.

In November 1975, Dave reported to his first command at USS John D. New in Norfolk, Virginia. His duty assignments were Log Room Yeoman, ASROC Rover, Assistant Jack of the Dust, and Fire and Rescue party. He transferred off the USS New in June 1976 and reported to Mine Countermeasures Unit BRAVO, NAS Norfolk. His assignment was Maintenance Administration Yeoman. In October 1978, Mine Countermeasures BRAVO redesignated to Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron Sixteen (HM-16), and Dave’s assignments were Operations Yeoman and Legal Yeoman. In June 1979, Dave reenlisted and received orders to Navy Reserve Officer Training Command (NROTC), Ann Arbor, Michigan.

While on leave and en route to Ann Arbor, Dave married his high school sweetheart Monica J. Johnson on June 30, 1979. The couple moved to their new home in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Dave worked as an Assistant Administrative Officer while assigned to NROTC. In June 1983, Dave reenlisted and received orders to Air Anti-submarine Squadron THIRTY-ONE (VS-31), Cecil Field, Florida, and was assigned duties as Legal Yeoman.

On October 28, 1984, Dave and Monica were blessed in the birth of the first child, Timothy J. Seamans. In June 1985, Dave was promoted to Yeoman First Class (YN1) and assumed the duties of Administrative Supervisor of VS-31. Dave reenlisted in November 1986 and received orders to Navy Recruiting Command in Detroit, Michigan. Dave was assigned to the MEPS, and his duties included Military Processor, Military Liaison Petty Officer (MILPO), and Waiver Petty Officer.

On July 21, 1987, Dave and Monica were blessed by the birth of their second child Ashley M. Seamans. In January 1988 Dave received orders to MEPS Lansing, Michigan, while attached to NRD Detroit and his duties included serving as Military Liaison Petty Officer and Waiver Petty Officer. Dave received orders in December 1990 to the USS John Hancock. While assigned to the USS John Hancock, Dave’s duties included Ships Secretary, Departmental Leading Petty Officer, Administrative Supervisor, Legal Yeoman, Officer of the Deck (OOD), and Damage Control Training Team (DCTT) member. In June 1992, Dave received orders to the USS Guardian. While assigned to the USS Guardian, his duties included Ships Secretary, Administrative Supervisor, Legal Yeoman, Lay Leader, and Officer of the Deck (OOD). In August 1993, Dave received orders to Patrol Squadron THIRTY ASA Detachment, NAS JAX. While assigned to the ASA Detachment Dave’s duties included Departmental Leading Petty Officer and Watch Bill Coordinator. On June 30, 1995, Dave retired with 20 years of Naval service.

Dave and his family made their home in Jacksonville. Dave worked various jobs as an Executive Secretary, Air Freight Specialist, Warehouse Shipper and Receiver, and in the realm of public safety at Jacksonville University from January 2002 to March 2002 until he was hired by the Jacksonville Supervisor of Elections in April 2002. He was promoted to Elections Aide in 2008 and retiring in June 2021 and currently works part-time with the office.

On August 18, 2005, Dave’s son Pfc. Timothy J. Seamans, U.S. Army was tragically killed in action while returning from a mine excursion mission in Samarra, Iraq. In August 2006, Dave founded the Timothy J. Seamans Memorial Foundation, Inc., dba Florida Fallen Heroes. To date, the foundation has dedicated 17 fallen soldier monuments at various high schools throughout Northeast Florida. Dave currently serves as President of the Florida Fallen Heroes and is active with the Veterans Council of Duval County. He’s a member of the Fil-Am Community, Filipino American Veterans Society, American Legion Post 9, VFW 7909, and Navy Wives Clubs of America Daughters in Dixie No. 300.