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"Captain Tony Gonzales, the Former Commander of the Naval Base In Point Loma, Is the First Hero Interviewed For the In Search Of Heroes In the Military Series Because Of His Lifelong Career of Serving and Protecting Those Under His Command"

Captain Gonzales In Search Of Heroes Interview

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Click Here to see the photos of the Naval Base Point Loma Change of Command and Retirement of Captain Tony Gonzales.

Click the links below to see the photos of the Celebration of the Re-opening of the "Oceanview Room.

Commander Gonzales

Ribbon Cutting

Inside Oceanview Room

Patio of the Oceanview Room

Food and decorations

Captain Anthony J. Gonzales was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert A. Gonzales. He entered the Navy following High School and commenced his first sea duty in July 1969, aboard USS RUFF (MSCO 54) in Long Beach, California. Following this tour, he then served onboard USS CONSTELLATION (CV 64) and was selected for the Navy Nuclear Power Program as an Electrician's Mate. Following Nuclear Power School and Prototype training, he sailed on USS SKATE (SSN 578), USS PHILADELPHIA (SSN 690) and pre-commissioning unit of USS OMAHA (SSN 692).

Following commissioning as a Limited duty Officer, he served as Electrical Technical Assistant and Electrical Officer onboard USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65) from June 1980 to July 1983 in Alameda, California. He then served as a Nuclear Ship Superintendent and as the Assistant Nuclear Repair Officer at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, Washington from July 1983 to February 1987.

Captain Gonzales completed his Department Head tour as Auxiliaries Officer onboard USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) from March 1987 to March 1990. From March 1990 to March 1993, he served as the Assistant Material Officer for the Pacific Fleet Trident Submarines on the Staff of Commander, Submarine Squadron 17.

Selected for command, Captain Gonzales took command of the WATERFORD (ARD 5) in Groton, Connecticut, from May 1993 to April 1995. During his tour, WATERFORD was selected as the COMSUBLANT Battle Efficiency "E" recipient for 1994, and the Medical & Supply "E" recipient for 1993 and 1994.

Following his command tour, Captain Gonzales stood up the Naval Intermediate Maintenance Facility, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and served as Production Officer for the Navy's first and only Integrated Surface and Submarine Maintenance Facility in May 1995. During his tour, he established the baseline for regional maintenance in the Navy, and NAVIMFAC was the Secretary of the Navy's nomination for the Department of Defense Maintenance award 2 years consecutively.

Captain Gonzales then served as Executive Officer of USS MCKEE (AS 41) from March 1998 to September 1999. During this tour the MCKEE completed a 6-month MIDPAC Deployment to support regional maintenance and a subsequent homeport shift of the ship from San Diego, CA to Norfolk, VA for decommissioning.

Captain Gonzales then reported to the staff of Commander, Naval Air Forces Pacific Fleet where he served as the Deputy Ship Material Officer from September 1999 until March 2000. Captain Gonzales then served onboard USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74) as Chief Engineer from April 2000 to June 2003. He completed two extended deployments including a combat deployment for Operation Enduring Freedom. He assumed command of Naval Base Point Loma in August, 2003.

In addition to the Surface Warfare Insignia and the Submarine Warfare Enlisted Insignia, Captain Gonzales is authorized to wear the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal (five awards), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, and numerous campaign and unit awards.

"Read the Original Article That Created The First 'In Search Of Heroes^™' Program In The Coronado Eagle Newspaper"

by Ralph Zuranski

What is a Hero or Heroine?

How does one arrive at this exalted position? According to "Big Brain," my talking "Franklin Language Master," the attributes are the same for both sexes. Heroes are individuals admired for their achievements and qualities. They especially demonstrate the courage to conquer fear or despair. Where are the Heroes of today, when the world needs them so desperately?

Are we the audience and the major news media equally responsible for the lack of publicity for Heroes?

Have you ever wondered, "Why is there such a focus on traumatic, violent and frightening events?" Does a steady diet of this material perpetuate fear and despair?

Do we experience a vicarious thrill from the misfortune of others?

Are our senses dulled, ethics corrupted and morals so jaded we require greater quantities of violence and shocking events to stimulate our interest? I still remember when one murder caused social outrage and community activism!

Too many people today are apprehensive, frightened by things beyond the edges of perception.

They are afraid of many things. Riots, wars, terrorist acts and natural catastrophes are increasing in frequency and intensity.

Physical and emotional abuse, chronic diseases, financial failure affect every family to different degrees.

The consequences of unremitting fear just don't go away by themselves. The quality of life decreases dramatically when all hope is lost. Something positive must be done. A solution is to locate and publicize real-life Heroes in these fearful and perilous times.

The tremendous need for inspiration and positive role models increases exponentially with each horrific act and devastating event.

Experts believe a factor of ten times as much positive stimulus is required to overcome one negative event.

How many people are desirous of reading and seeing uplifting articles about people triumphing over human trials, tribulations and misery?

Are there any real-life Heroes laboring to help solve the immense social and environmental problems facing humanity?

I believe the answer is an emphatic yes! Heroes are everywhere!

They are ordinary people determined to serve and help others; to make the world a better place. Daily, across the face of the earth, people willingly assist family members, friends, and strangers.

They compassionately minister to the injured, poor and sick.

They Help Enthusiastically, Responsibly, Optimistically, Exceptionally and Socially (HEROES), with no fanfare, demand for recognition or public acclaim. These humble people of every race demonstrate the loftiest qualities of humanity.

Hopefully the news media will publish and broadcast these stories. The goals of the program will be to:

Identify and praise local Heroes.

Educate people about Heroes and heroic action.

Inspire young people to want to become Heroes.

Help young writers and photographers develop and perfect their writing skills.

Receive published credit for their writing, art and photo contributions.

Extensive research has proven individuals often meet or exceed their own and other's expectations.

When children envision themselves as Heroes, heroic action is not far behind. Public recognition and concrete rewards for excellence are a wonderful incentive for young people. Every person can benefit by creating a Hero or Heroine within, to help them deal with the difficulties of life.

Eleanor Roosevelt once said, "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."

The creators of the "In Search Of Heroes Program" have the desire to inspire young children to dream, to imagine themselves Heroes. These people are working hard to create vehicles for the dreams of teenagers to become reality. As in the book "Dune," the dreamers must awaken. People need to believe they can make their dreams for global peace, joy, prosperity and love a universal experience. The heroic example of others is a prerequisite.

"I don't know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know; the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who will have sought and found how to serve." Dr. Albert Schweitzer.

If you want more information about the "In Search Of Heroes Program," contact Ralph Zuranski: 619-866-4764.

"Small opportunities are often the beginning of great enterprises." Demosthenes

"Ralph realized in the year 2001 that the internet is the perfect vehicle to spread Good News world-wide instantly and inexpensively!"

He started attending internet marketing conferences in 2001, searching for the most successful copywriters, marketers, legal experts and software creators to help develop the training material for the new program. To pay his way at the conferences, Ralph photographed speakers and attendees.

He then created theme websites for each event to educate others about the "In Search of Heroes™" Program.

Click Here for links to the Internet Marketing Photo sites to see the photos and the speakers sharing their wisdom through the captions under each photo. The message is so much more powerful when you combine words and photos of the speakers. The photos of attendees and the speakers created a definite sense of community where individuals were able to match the names on business cards with the faces of the people they met at the events.

"Leaders in the Internet community offered to help create the training course that will make the 2007 'In Search Of Heroes™' internet marketing program an international success!"

Many of the top internet experts were recognized as Internet Heroes by Ralph Zuranski. The leading internet professionals, copywriters, marketing experts, lawyers and asset protection specialists and software developers, volunteered to help create the training material for the In Search Of Heroes™ Program. You can benefit from their amazing wisdom by reading their articles published daily in the "In Search Of Heroes™" Blog.

"The Internet Marketing Training Course will include copywriting as a primary focus because of the incredible power of words to transform people's hearts and minds."

Many of the top copywriters like Ted Nicholas, David Garfinkel, Michel Fortin, Joe Vitale, Lorrie Morgan-Ferrero, Vicky Heron, Alex Mandossian, Craig Garber, Craig Perrine, Troy White and Carl Galletti volunteered to be interviewed and create course material for the program. Many have kindly offered the use of their educational articles at no cost to the visitors to this site. Every day new articles are posted on the "In Search Of Heroes™" Blog for your reading pleasure.

"Using the newest internet technologies along with the application of the best marketing wisdom and most effective copywriting techniques, the program will be an important vehicle for generating income for community programs that need funding."

The internet leaders want to teach young people how to use the power of words, audio, video, blogs and podcasting to promote "Good News" about local heroes and their businesses or the companies they work for. When these individuals receive the recognition they deserve and their businesses generate greater income, because of this valuable exposure, they have the time and money to make a beneficial difference in their community.

"Once students learn how to write copy, develop websites and work with audio and video, they can help small businesses in their community generate income through he internet."

Working as interns in different businesses will give students the experience they need to excel in the business world after they graduate. The community works together to benefit everyone, especially those in the greatest need.

"The 'In Search Of Heroes™' Internet Marketing Training Course will revolutionize the learning experience for students."

The interviews of the copywriting and internet marketing super stars will be transformed into a course that includes the videos, audios and text. The material will be presented in multiple learning formats so each person can benefit from the information presented in the way that stimulates and enhances their ability to learn. We will use mind-maps and brain balancing images and colors that appeal to how boys and girls brains and left and right hemispheres process information differently. These advanced techniques of teaching will insure, "No child is left behind!"

"Health Heroes will help young people to feel like Heroes...to discover their own Heroic potential within, to have a clear mind, plenty of energy and balanced emotions"

Many health professionals volunteered to help young people look and feel their best by sharing the secrets of health they discovered during their medical careers.

Doctor Michael Borkin, NMD is a leader and pioneer in research on hormones and how to balance them. Click Here to read Dr. Borkin's article about stress.

Doctor Dean Howell, NMD created a therapy called Neurocranial Restructuring that balances all the bones in the body and skull so the entire body can work the way it was designed to. Click Here to listen to Dr. Howell's health heroes interview.

Richard Merbler is one of the top rolfers in the world who transforms people's bodies and emotions for the better through deep tissue massage.

Doctor Joseph Edward Allen, MD is one of the finest family medicine doctors in the world. He is helping my mom and dad stay alive after they suffered catastrophic illnesses in the middle of 2004, congestive heart failure for my mom and a massive paralyzing stroke for my dad. I am very grateful for his kind and compassionate care for them.

Doctor Ralph Miranda, MD is a leader in medicine and a well-known speaker and teacher at medical conferences.

Doctor Bob Martin, MD is a leader in sports medicine and has worked with student and Olympic athletes.

Doctor Robert Rowen, MD is personally responsible for medical freedom by making a stand for the residents of Alaska when he, Governor Hickel, Senator Ward and others fought to make beneficial therapies available for residents.

Doctor Jonathan Wright, MD has been a pioneer in nutrition and wrote some of the first books on this subject.

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The In Search Of Heroes Program Spreads Good News World-wide Using Writing, Blogs, RSS Feeds, Photos and Audio and Video Interviews That Tell the Unique Stories of Local and International Heroes Who Help Others In Many Different Ways and Deserve Recognition For Their Good Works.

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