This morning our dear family friend and Gloucester Historian Ronald H. Gilson stopped by for a visit with a personally signed copy of his book “An Island no More” and a copy of a new released book he was involved in supplying his knowledge about World War II and Gloucester’s fishing fleet for the book “Battle Stars for the “Cactus Navy”” written by David D Bruhn for a history project daughter Amanda is currently researching. While enjoying warm cappuccino and a warm batch of Italian ricotta Donuts, Ron treated us to stories from his youth growing up on Cape Ann’s coastline during World War II “Battle of The Atlantic” and Gloucester working water front.
Ron, thank you for your friendship, compelling historical stories and thoughtful gift. We enjoyed every moment of your visit this morning!
Good Morning Gloucester 
I love Ron, his book and listening to him talk about his childhood days with Ben Pine and about relatives and family friends from around Portugee Hill …
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Brenda Ron’s old stories are truly priceless, and he is a gifted story teller. Ron’s stories draw you in and makes you feel like your back in time. I could listen to him for hours! Especially when he is sharing stories about my Great Grandfather & Grandfather’s fishing vessels.
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Wisdom of the book but a signed copy face-to-face excellent…I listened to the stories and tales from George Morey and and many of greats of this time shared with us in 60’s…It’s stong like the breakwalls of the coves – A foundation that may be knocked over in bad storms but most times finds it way back up to the breakwall! Thanks 🙂 Dave & Kim:-)
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