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Aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln - A First Hand Report
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| May 9, 2003
| myself
Posted on 05/09/2003 10:00:43 AM PDT by Michael.SF.
![](http://www.whitehouse.gov/president/gallery/photoessay/weekinreview/20030426/images/20030501-15_lincoln6-515h-398h.jpg)
TOPICS: Breaking News; News/Current Events; Your Opinion/Questions
KEYWORDS: carrierbush; navy; navyone; personalaccount; pictures; usslincoln
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To: Michael.SF.
AAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! : )
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posted on
05/09/2003 12:27:28 PM PDT
by
DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet
(I'm happy, yet I'm aware of the ironic ramifications of my happiness.)
To: Blueflag
The 30 just made for easy math for those not familiar with carrier flight ops.
With the Prez coming onboard. Surprised they would increase the risk. if true
To: Michael.SF.
Please tell your son I said
"Thank You for your service to our country."
To: Michael.SF.
Great post. I just heard yesterday that the ship was held up and didn't question it. Just chalked it up SOP when a dignitary arrives. Like when XXX42 got a haircut at LAX on the runway.
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posted on
05/09/2003 1:10:19 PM PDT
by
US_MilitaryRules
(Daddy needs a Hummer! The H2 will do!)
To: Michael.SF.
Thanks to you for the report and to your son for his service.
To: Michael.SF.
Blessings on you and your son. May the rest of his military career be successful.
86
posted on
05/09/2003 1:30:59 PM PDT
by
xp38
To: quietolong
Are you positive the ship was "crawling" along at 3 knots? I just asked him about this and he said that he really was not sure of the speed, but just guessing. He added that it may have going 5 or six knots.
Most press reports hve it hat the ship was "dead" in the water, but this was in fact, not the case.
87
posted on
05/09/2003 1:32:34 PM PDT
by
Michael.SF.
(one of these days I will come up with something clever to put here)
To: Michael.SF.
I hope that you guys will forgive the vanity, but I thought some might want to have a more direct report. Thanks!
Forgive? You have done us HONOR! And we thank you and your wonderful son!!!
88
posted on
05/09/2003 1:40:56 PM PDT
by
JustPiper
(If we are deemed 'far right wingers', does that make them 'left side wrongers'?)
To: unspun; chicagolady; MightyMouseToSaveThe Day; WhyisaTexasgirlinPA; Kathy in Alaska; ...
You will all love this Must Read!!!
89
posted on
05/09/2003 1:42:46 PM PDT
by
JustPiper
(If we are deemed 'far right wingers', does that make them 'left side wrongers'?)
To: Michael.SF.
They should have given your meal on the house ;)
90
posted on
05/09/2003 1:53:52 PM PDT
by
JustPiper
(If we are deemed 'far right wingers', does that make them 'left side wrongers'?)
To: Grampa Dave
That is a big turn around in the behavior of the Seattle area to our vets coming home from Nam
It was a shameful time for the people of this country and how 'Nam vets have been treated or I should say mistreated;(
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posted on
05/09/2003 1:55:24 PM PDT
by
JustPiper
(If we are deemed 'far right wingers', does that make them 'left side wrongers'?)
To: Guyin4Os
I'm told the menu was steak and lobster. Why hasn't PETA chimed in on this yet?
Yes, surprising considering the pain lobsters feel being boiled alive.(Peta Hmph!)
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posted on
05/09/2003 1:56:45 PM PDT
by
JustPiper
(If we are deemed 'far right wingers', does that make them 'left side wrongers'?)
To: Michael.SF.
did not lose a single plane either to attack or mechanical problems.OUT STANDING! Normal flight operations during a cruise usually incurr a plane loss or two. The men and women of Lincoln more than deserve the citation.
93
posted on
05/09/2003 2:00:43 PM PDT
by
Jimmy Valentine's brother
(MrConfettiman was in the streets while I was still yelling at the TV)
To: Michael.SF.
I want to add my thanks to your son for his service to this great country of ours. And thank you for posting this. It's one of the most heartwarming posts I've ever read here.
To: The FRugitive
95
posted on
05/09/2003 2:22:04 PM PDT
by
unspun
(Please help us find Merchant Seaman - do your part.)
To: Michael.SF.; doug from upland
DFU, as if you needed more confirmation for your point, here's another. Michael SF's son also says the Lincoln arrived as scheduled.
Michael...thank you and your son...for sacrifices no one should need to make...for standing up for the freedoms and liberty we all enjoy.
HJ
SFC, USA (Ret)
96
posted on
05/09/2003 2:28:47 PM PDT
by
HiJinx
(The right person, in the right place, at the right time...)
To: Michael.SF.
Michael, I'm so glad someone put a link to this in another thread. Wouldn't have wanted to miss it. My sincerest gratitude to your son.
97
posted on
05/09/2003 2:29:29 PM PDT
by
Bahbah
To: JustPiper
They should have given your meal on the house ;) And of course, if they did, the next night 2000 guys in dress whites would have showed up!!
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posted on
05/09/2003 2:34:23 PM PDT
by
Michael.SF.
(one of these days I will come up with something clever to put here)
To: The FRugitive
Technically speaking that's second hand. :p But, I did get it first hand. Thus I was relating a "first hand" report. Which is what I meant to say, but worded incorrectly.
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posted on
05/09/2003 2:37:16 PM PDT
by
Michael.SF.
(one of these days I will come up with something clever to put here)
To: Michael.SF.
Anyway, I hope that you guys will forgive the vanity, but I thought some might want to have a more direct report. Thanks! This superb piece you wrote is NO vanity, sir. It is a fitting and proper statement of TRIBUTE to our magnificent men and women in the service of our country.
Please pass along my sincerest thanks for your son's service and sacrifice for the benefit of all Americans. I am proud of him as I'm sure you are as well.
100
posted on
05/09/2003 2:47:17 PM PDT
by
BOBTHENAILER
(FReepers discover the TRUTH, and distribute it.)
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