Ship christened for Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams

COOLVILLE — “It was a monumental occasion.” Bryan Casey of Coolville was describing the U.S. Navy christening the USNS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB-4) during a ceremony in San Diego on Oct. 21. Casey, Williams’ grandson, was one of several local residents who attended the ship’s christening in California. Family members participated in the ship’s christening. […]