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Legendary Navy diver Brashear dies
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| 7/25/06
Posted on 07/25/2006 3:12:33 PM PDT by Borges
He made history as the first African American US Navy Master Diver.
Tuesday afternoon, 75-year-old Carl Brashear died at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth,
His story was told in the 2000 film “Men of Honor,” and he was portrayed by actor Cuba Gooding, Jr.
Brashear joined the United States Navy in 1948 at the age of 17. He became the only amputee deep-sea diver to reach the status of Master Diver and was the only black man to ever become Master Diver of the United States Navy, a position he held from 1975 to 1977, according to the Navy.
He retired as a Boatswains Mate Master Chief.
Naval hospital officials said Brashear died at 2:45 p.m. of respiratory and heart failure.
His Marine Corps helicopter pilot son, Phillip, was home from Iraq on emergency leave and was at his father’s side.
“Carl Brashear was a man of integrity. He was well-loved and admired by the hospital staff,” said NMCP Commander Rear Adm. Thomas Cullison. “It was an honor to provide the care for this American hero. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family members.”
TOPICS: Culture/Society
KEYWORDS: americanhero; biography; brashear; carlbrashear; diver; hero; navy; obituary; restinpeace; scuba; usn
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posted on
07/25/2006 3:12:34 PM PDT
by
Borges
To: Borges
A truly incredible man. Prayers for his family.
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posted on
07/25/2006 3:17:11 PM PDT
by
proud_yank
(If you think healthcare is expensive now, wait until its free.)
To: Borges
God Bless you and take care of your soul Master Chief!
Thank you for your service!!!
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posted on
07/25/2006 3:18:35 PM PDT
by
Syntyr
(Food for the NSA Line Eater -> "terrorist" "bomb" "plot" "kill" "overthrow" "coup de tas")
To: Borges; SandRat; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
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posted on
07/25/2006 3:18:45 PM PDT
by
proud_yank
(If you think healthcare is expensive now, wait until its free.)
To: Borges
Rest in Peace Master Chief.
To: Borges
Brashear and his family are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless him and all he did for AMERICA.
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posted on
07/25/2006 3:20:07 PM PDT
by
JOE43270
(JOE43270, God Bless America and All Who Have and Will Defend Her.)
To: Borges
PRESENT ARMS
Thank you for your service Master Chief. Go to your rest, you have earned it.
To: Borges
That was a terrific movie and and by all accounts he was a terrific man.
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posted on
07/25/2006 3:28:25 PM PDT
by
Peach
(Prayers for our dear friends in Israel.)
To: Borges
RIP BMCM Carl Brashear, USN
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posted on
07/25/2006 3:33:39 PM PDT
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3rd Bn. 5th Marines, RVN 1969. - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle!)
To: Borges
Men of Honor was an EXCELLENT film and tribute.
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posted on
07/25/2006 3:34:56 PM PDT
by
cyborg
(No I don't miss the single life at all.)
To: Borges; Diver Dave; xzins; CMS; The Sailor; txradioguy; Jet Jaguar; Defender2; OneLoyalAmerican; ...
Master Diver of the United States Navy
Boatswains Mate Master Chief Carl Brashear
Rest In Peace Master Chief.
To: Borges
Click the Pic
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posted on
07/25/2006 3:40:04 PM PDT
by
Fiddlstix
(Warning! This Is A Subliminal Tagline! Read it at your own risk!(Presented by TagLines R US))
To: Borges
I loved that movie. Rest in Peace, Master Chief.
To: proud_yank
RIP and following seas, Master Chief
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posted on
07/25/2006 3:43:45 PM PDT
by
Robe
(Rome did not create a great empire by talking, they did it by killing all those who opposed them)
To: Borges; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
Boatswains Mate Master Chief Carl Brashear, one of America's finest.
God Bless him and his family.
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posted on
07/25/2006 3:45:24 PM PDT
by
jazusamo
(DIANA IREY for Congress, PA 12th District: Retire murtha.)
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
We just saw this movie again the other evening - he was a true Man of Honor.
RIP Master Chief Brashear
To: Borges; proud_yank; Diver Dave; scubachick
Oh, I feel Like I know him from seeing the movie dozens of times.. but golly that pix looks like our good buddy Jessie J, doesn't it?
RIP, chief.. you were a testimony of strength, perseverance, focus... Thank you for the thread BOrges
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posted on
07/25/2006 3:49:03 PM PDT
by
DollyCali
(Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
To: Borges
He was a legend and he will be missed. This guy had a great grip.
RIP
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posted on
07/25/2006 3:51:57 PM PDT
by
OriginalIntent
(Undo the ACLU's revison of the Constitution. If you agree with the ACLU revisions, you are a liberal)
To: Borges
Fair Winds and Following Seas Master Chief, Well Done!!
Condolences to Family and Friends.
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posted on
07/25/2006 3:53:48 PM PDT
by
docman57
(Retired but still on Duty)
To: Borges
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posted on
07/25/2006 3:53:53 PM PDT
by
Dumpster Baby
("Hope somebody finds me before the rats do .....")
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