Local WWII vet attends ship christening

RANGELY — Julius and Lomell Poole, long-time residents of Rangely, traveled to New Orleans, La., to attend the March 1, 2008, christening of the USS New York LPD 21 (amphibious transport dock ship).
Along with 64 other World War II veterans or the USS New York BB-34 (battleship), Julius was invited to attend the christening as an honored guest. Julius and Lomell were accompanied by the son and daughter-in-law Keith and Colleen Poole, daughter and…