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Was sure hoping they would find him--if you find out anything different, let us know.
Posted on 09/19/2005 4:30:51 PM PDT by SandRat
PERSIAN GULF (NNS) -- Air and surface forces of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group ended dedicated search and rescue (SAR) operations Sept. 17 in the Persian Gulf after a five-day search for a Sailor discovered missing from the guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) Sept. 13.
Strike group assets will continue search efforts while conducting routine operations in the area.
After the Sailor did not report as scheduled for a watch that morning, the crew began an immediate and thorough search on board Princeton. Once all spaces on the ship had been searched, U.S. and coalition SAR operations began from the point of the ship’s position when the Sailor was last seen the evening of Sept. 12.
The circumstances of the incident are under investigation.
Princeton, currently on a regularly scheduled deployed to the Persian Gulf, conducts maritime security operations (MSO) as part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group.
MSO set the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment as well as complement the counter-terrorism and security efforts of regional nations. MSO deny international terrorists use of the maritime environment as a venue for attack or to transport personnel, weapons, or other material.
Further questions may be directed to Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/Commander, U.S. 5th Fleet Public Affairs Office at pao@cusnc.navy.mil.
SADNESS
Search Ends for Missing USS Princeton Sailor with no Success.
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I keep checking. If you notice said they are still keeping their eyes open for him and miracles have happened before, so PRAY.
Pray?....that goes without saying. God guide them to this man and please let him be alive.
NEWS RELEASE from the United States Department of Defense
No. 986-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sep 28, 2005
Media Contact: Navy Public Affairs - (703) 697-5342 Public/Industry Contact: (703)428-0711
DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Seaman Apprentice Robert D. Macrum, 22, of Sugarland, Texas, was lost at sea. He was last seen the evening of Sept. 12 while the ship was underway. Macrum was assigned to the USS Princeton, currently deployed to the Arabian Gulf conducting maritime security operations as part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group.
For further information related to this release, contact Commander, U.S. 5th Fleet Public Affairs Office at 011-973-1785-4027 or pao@cusnc.navy.mil .
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Rev 20:13 And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works.
BTTT
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