Posted on 12/06/2001 11:18:30 PM PST by Snow Bunny
Let it never be said, that we don’t remember.
What Submariners have done, since that day in December.
The sun shown bright, on that Pearl Harbor morning.
When the enemy attacked, with little or no warning.
The Tautog was there, with no time to think.
And splashed one Japanese plane, right down in the drink.
She sent twenty-six ships, to the depths of the sea.
And came to be known, as the "Terrible T."
The Sealion at Cavite, was the first to be caught.
She was moored to a pier, but bravely she fought.
Two bombs exploded, through the hull they did rip.
And many brave submariners, died in their ship.
There were many proud boats, like the Perch and the Finback.
The Kraken, the Haddock, the Scamp and the Skipjack.
We remember the Halibut, Blenny and Darter.
And never forget, Sam Dealey in Harder.
Cutter and Seahorse’s, torpedoes ran true.
She targeted the enemy, and sank many Marus.
And although the enemy, was quite filled with hate.
"Red" Ramage and Parche, showed many their fate.
"Mush" Morton and Wahoo, never backed down from a fight.
Fluckey and Barb, entered Namkwan Harbor one night.
Many airman were saved, by O’Kane and the Tang.
Some owe their lives, to Seafox, Tigrone and Trepang.
We remember the honorable, boat called Barbel.
Before she was lost, she gave the enemy hell.
The Sturgeon, the Trigger, the Pollack had heart.
The Torsk, made the last two frigates depart.
Nowadays the cold war, seems to be a big factor.
And submarines are powered, by nuclear reactors.
The proud names are still there, the Tautog did shine.
But her hull number by then, was Six Thirty Nine.
Many boats gave their all, with heroic namesakes.
Like Thresher, Scorpion, Nautilus and Skate.
The Seadragon, Swordfish, Richard B. Russell and Dace.
Have all stood out to sea, and heard the enemies trace.
We remember "Forty-One For Freedom," whose patrols couldn’t fail.
The George Washington, Andrew Jackson and Nathan Hale.
Now the Alaska and Nebraska, and other Tridents are here.
They patrol the deep oceans, so aggressive nations have fear.
There are new boats on the line, called Cheyenne and Wyoming.
They will all do us proud, like the old Gudgeon and Grayling.
So take time each day, and think of the past.
Then toast the new Seawolf, for she’s quiet and fast.
Let it never be said, that we don’t remember.
What submariners have done, since that day in December.
The sun still shines bright, every Pearl Harbor Morning.
But never forget, the enemy attacks without warning.
By John Chaffey
SSN639, SSN687, SSBN619
From the KRLA 87-AM website:You say you will never forget where you were when you heard the news on September 11, 2001.
Neither will I.
I was on the 110th floor in a smoke filled room with a man who called his wife to say, "Good-bye."
I held his fingers steady as he dialed
I gave him the peace to say, "Honey, I am not going to make it, but it is OK...I am ready to go."
I was with his wife when he called
as she fed breakfast to their children.
I held her up as she tried to understand his words and as she realized he wasn't coming home that night.
I was in the stairwell of the 23rd floor
when a woman cried out for Me for help.
"I have been knocking on the door of your heart for 50 years!"
I said, "Of course I will show you the way home -
only believe in Me now."
I was at the base of the building with the Priest
ministering to the injured and devastated souls.
I took him home to tend to his Flock in Heaven.
He heard my voice and answered.
I was on four of those planes, in every seat, with every prayer.
I was with the crew as they were overtaken.
I was in the very hearts of the believers there, comforting and assuring them that their faith has saved them.
I was in Texas, Kansas, London. I was standing next to you when you heard the terrible news. Did you sense Me?
I want you to know that I saw every face.
I knew every name - though not all know Me.
Some met me for the first time on the 86th floor.
Some sought Me with their last breath.
Some couldn't hear Me calling to them
through the smoke and flames;
"Come to Me...this way...take My hand."
Some chose, for the final time, to ignore Me.
But, I was there.
I did not place you in the tower that day.
You may not know why, but I do.
However, if you were there in that explosive moment in time, would you have reached for Me?
September 11, 2001 was not the end of the journey for you.
But someday your journey will end.
And I will be there for you as well.
Seek Me now while I may be found.
Then, at any moment, you know you are "ready to go."
I will be in the stairwell of your final moments.
Remember...I love
Silent Night
On November 30, 2001 our sister station, The Fish 95.9, aired a new version of the song Silent Night that produced here at the station. This new version reflects back on the events of September 11, 2001. We want to share this song with our KRLA listeners as well. You can download the song in two different formats, Real Audio or mp3.
Looking for the lyrics for this song? Try here.
Silent Night - Real Audio format
Silent Night - mp3 format (Right click and select "Save As")
If you do not have Real Player, you can download it here.
If you need an mp3 player, we recommend Winamp.
I first heard this POWERFUL "audio clip from God" on nationally syndicated Mike Gallagher radio show this morning.
It is also posted at www.MikeONLINE.comPlease SHARE THIS with your friends and family.
(It is even MORE powerful when you hear it via the audio clip, with "Silent Night" playing in the background.)
Yep...there may not have been a pre-9/11/01 event in American history that steeled this Country for Action--like I see happening post-WTC--more than Pearl Harbor. Certainly nothing like this in WWI...when else?!
"You and I were not born then, but FallGuy and so many here were children then or even serving."
My parents are coming in town this evening, and my dad wouldda been almost two years old when PH happened and my mom was about three weeks from being born, but I can tell you they were very effected by WWII...I'll ask them about it tonite.
FReegards...MUD
Thanks so much for that powerful message.Apparently, these wonderful words have been circulating around the Internet for quite a while, but this is the first time that I have seen them, and this is the first time (to my knowledge) that they have been recorded anywhere - with MUSIC.
People stood peering over the silent water at the sunrise,
Little did they know what would soon happen,
Suddenly, Japanese planes were flying toward the harbor,
Many gasped and ran away from the shore,
For some it was too late,
All of a sudden, loud crashes and screams were heard,
Everyone hid and ducked under tables,
People went back outside and saw what had happened,
Ships were sinking and planes were on fire,
The people were sobbing and some were hurt, many were angry,
People weren't ready to go to war, but they did.
I was six years old, American flag in my hand...
Dockside, watched that ship return my Pa from Viet Nam.
Ma cried, then laughed, 'cuz he'd made it through it...
We cheered as Dad's feet touched ground...
He tousled my hair, said, "Son, take a good look around...
This here's Blessed Ground, and it's your home now,
Do your Country proud, this is your hometown!"
Back in Ninety-Five, Prez'dent's tellin' lies and breakin' rules!
Political fights between The Wrong and The Right...
Networks treat us like we're fools.
As Justice obstructs, Clinton passes the buck,
While sellin' secrets to Commie scum...
Algore grasps their illegal cash, sordid times had come...
To our Country...Won't you see? Liberty, it ain't free!!
Now White House's stonewallin' Congress, showin' no remorse...
Seems like there ain't nobody values Character no more.
Still, we're closin' in to prove Slick's guilt, while Elitists fret...
FReepers say, "These Bums're already TOAST, they just don't know it YET!!"
It's our turn now, let's show 'em how...
To devolve Power, to your hometown.
So, Right, don't delay, seize the day, condemn Bill's Tyranny!
Forcin' out these crooks, it's OUR Destiny!
I'm Thirty-Five, got two kids of my own now...
Last night, set 'em up o'erlookin' the Sea..
I said, "Kids, take a good look around...this here's Blessed Ground!"
Mudboy Slim
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Please pardon the vanity; however, with two young children, my wife and I don't get to the movies much anymore and I'm just getting around to watching "Saving Private Ryan." I must say, while I can't stand Spielberg's politics, he does tell one Hell of a story. As coincidence would have it, we rented this movie on Memorial Day weekend, and I was floored by the sacrifice our forefathers made in the fight against Tyranny and Injustice. My hat is off to all those Freepers out there who have fought in defense of our Country and our Liberty, as well as those who have lost loved ones in the line of duty. To quote Abraham Lincoln, "I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice on the Altar of Freedom."
And to those of you who are losing heart in our ongoing battle against Tyranny and Injustice in our own Country, please remember the sacrifices our predecessors made...and realize that Bill Clinton is no match for the progeny of our honored forebears.
MUD
Posted by: Mudboy Slim (fight4justice)
1 05/28/1999 22:36:48 PDT
Seems like yesterday, my FRiends...MUD
The Death of Osama Bin Laden
Born in a hard land
Desert of the soul
The unmerciful hand of Allah
The moon god took his toll
His mother one of many
The harem was her home
An afterthought for a man of means
Whose heart was set on gold
But his wealth couldn't save him
Dead at an early age
To Osama the one son of many
This only added to his rage
He grew incredibly bitter
And hated his life
His path was set
Towards a life of strife
He still could hear his father foretell
That out of his sons would arise
One to bring honor and glory
Allah's fury from the skies
Lo and behold, there came a day
When the colossus from the north
Invaded the land of his brothers
With fervor he set forth
He fought the godless heathen
He heard the battle cry
With the holy warriors
He was willing to even die
But in triumph they emerged
The victors in their wars
The devil from the northlands
Was vanquished with the sword
Still his heart was burning
With zealotry for the Cause
Murderous intention took over his thoughts
It clutched him in its ancient maws
The rest of the story you know so well
The thousands of innocents killed
By the son of destruction, Osama Bin Laden
The ranks of the grieving were filled
But as tyrants always do he finally went too far
The atrocities of Nine Eleven
Stirred the Eagle's ire
And called down the fire of heaven
So now he calls a cave his home
His riches and glory long past
Waiting for the U. S. Marines
To expose him with a blast
But it really doesn't matter
How he dies or where he goes
Because the stink of infamy
Sticks to him like putrid clothes
Bin Laden died long ago
When compassion left his heart
He became a ravenous animal
With them he will have his part
Hunt him to the ends of the earth
Kill him like a rabid dog
Hold up his body for all to see
And bury him with a hog
Here, here! Well said, Mud.
Utmost FReegards...MUD
Unfortunately, our carrier (USS America CVA-66), now sadly decommissioned, was East Coast (Norfolk) based, and we didn't go into Pearl, on any of the deployments.
I always wanted to see that memorial, but if I went to Hawaii today, I probably would be arrested for "thoughtcrime", as it is now one more of the ever expanding Peoples Republics of the Dim Party.
Keep the Faith for Freedom
MAY GOD BLESS AND PROTECT THIS HONORABLE REPUBLIC
Greg
I ain't stoppin' 'til we get him, that's fer sure!!
FReegards...MUD
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