Posted on 04/15/2005 3:07:32 PM PDT by mdittmar
I stand corrected Arioch7!
Semper Fi!
Bump!
I pray that if I am faced with a similar situation that I react without hesitation or selfishly. I am truly awed by those who do. Thanks for the ping, Tonk!
BTTT!!!!!!!
thank you for posting this...BTTT!
*APPLAUSE* Way to go, Squid! I was married to a Navy Seal in a previous life. They are nothing if not single-minded and professional about their jobs. God Bless them all!
Good for him! I am proud for seaman Garrett.
Thanks for the ping, Tonk!
I'm currently a 3rd class petty officer with a helicopter antisubmarine squadron. I "troubleshoot" out on the flight line when the birds take off and land. I pretty much stand underneath them while the rotors are spinning. The helicopter in this story was likely a Sikorsky SH-60 Bravo and very similar to the SH-60 Foxtrots and HH-60 Hotels that I work with.
To the layperson, picture the helicopters in "Blackhawk Down" painted gray.
I cannot even imagine the terror that would course through my veins facing a Class Alpha mishap on the flight line (or flight deck at sea). It would be sheer horror to face a situation like this one. I do not know how I would react but instinctively running for my life would be a strong possibility. I think most would also react this way.
What this young man did exemplifies the values of the navy. It was unparalleled courage and bravery. He can wear that medal with pride. He sure as hell earned it!
BTTT for a Navy man!!
As do I but one never knows how they will react until they are faced with the situation.
Ultimately, I pray I am never faced with this type of event. I'd rather not test my courage in this manner. I am afraid I might fail and then I would have to carry this burden with me for the rest of my life.
The job of a sailor underway is dangerous enough just performing one's day to day tasks.
Tin Can Sailor Hero ~ Bump!
Semper Fi!
(Disclaimer: Arioch7 is not a Marine although he has served with them in the past. Arioch7 is a Navy man through and through. So Arioch7's "Semper Fi!" is done out of respect for the Marine Corps and not a sign of Marine Corps brotherhood.)
LOL!
Arioch7 out!
Ahoy
James Michnor's quote comes to mind form The Bridges at Toki Ri: "Where do we get such men?"
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