I served with Archie on the Carl Vinson in the late 90s.  He was not my in division or plant but you couldn't miss him.  He had one of those boisterous and oversized personalities.  He was friendly, fun and outgoing.   One of those guys that made those long underways bearable.
Archie and I kinda looked alike and were sometimes mistaken for the other.  His son when he was little ran up to me thinking I was his dad.  On the ship, Chief Stamper started asking me questions about high temp silver paint after quarters and it took him a minute to catch his mistake.   Then another time in the messdecks, some random guy interrupted my lunch.  He apologized profusely and promised to pay me back for the money he owed me really soon.  I took this as certain proof that not only did the navy's Filipino mafia exist but that somehow Archie was connected.  Haha.
I got out in 2000 but my friendship with Archie continued.  I would call him to catch up and also ask for advice.  I last saw him in person about 5 years ago when he and Sabrina let me and my sons crash overnight so we could all go to a Sounders game.
And now that our friend is gone, I've had some time to reflect on life.  I realized that it was kinda interesting to look a little like him.  But that's not enough for me..  I should try harder to live like him.  Archie lived life to the fullest.  He worked, played and loved hard.   His family meant everything to him.  If you are here reading this now, guess what? I bet he considered you family too.


Archie, it was a honor to know you and call you a great friend and brother! I miss your welcoming smile and hug, your legacy will continue on through all the lives you have touched. Your faith has shown you the way to our Lord Jesus Christ and we are blessed to know we will see you again. We will ride together on streets of gold someday. All our love is with your family. Well done good and faithful servant! 

We enjoyed being your neighbor and the fun times we had around a bonfire or your parties.  Sending our sincere condolences and praying for comfort during the upcoming viewings and funeral for your whole family.

My favorite memories with Archie are the TDY's to San Diego, always fun and entertaining, visiting different places and eating  all kinds of food, plus just hanging out in Old Town people watching. 

Archie and I instantly connected when I visiting bremerton for work from Virginia. Our love of food and burst of random inappropriate humor kept our friendship strong throughout the years. He welcomed my wife and I as part of his extended family, while we were thousands of miles away from our own. Jess and I will forever honor and celebrate Archie's life through the memories we've created together. 

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Archie Flaminiano Pajimula

September 26, 1970 – November 1, 2021

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