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Navy’s youngest ‘chief’ loses 14-month battle with cancer
The Daily News (Jacksonville, NC) ^ | August 04,2006 | JOE MILLER

Posted on 08/04/2006 7:59:38 PM PDT by SilentServiceCPO

A Jacksonville boy named an honorary Navy chief petty officer in March so he could be just like his Dad will now serve a higher authority.

Diego Enrique Santiago, who turned 6 on Saturday, died Wednesday after a 14-month battle with lung cancer.

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Original article from March when Diego was "advanced" to Chief Petty Officer...

Navy's Youngest Chief


1 posted on 08/04/2006 7:59:41 PM PDT by SilentServiceCPO
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To: SilentServiceCPO

Sailor, rest your oars...


2 posted on 08/04/2006 8:00:42 PM PDT by SilentServiceCPO
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To: SilentServiceCPO

Prayers for a tiny child.


3 posted on 08/04/2006 8:00:56 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (The Internet is the samizdat of liberty..)
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To: SilentServiceCPO

RIP CPO Diego Enrique Santiago - prayers going up.


4 posted on 08/04/2006 8:02:05 PM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3rd Bn. 5th Marines, RVN 1969. St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle!)
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To: SilentServiceCPO

Not much more than a baby. Jesus, I hope you come soon as things like this are breaking my heart.


5 posted on 08/04/2006 8:05:08 PM PDT by Blood of Tyrants (G-d is not a Republican. But Satan is definitely a Democrat.)
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To: SilentServiceCPO

fair winds and following seas shipmate.


6 posted on 08/04/2006 8:05:39 PM PDT by Americanwolf ("Israel attacks Lebanon" "Iraq War" "North Korea testing missiles"..Haven't we been here before??)
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To: SilentServiceCPO

Many prayers for the little guy. For his parents too.


7 posted on 08/04/2006 8:06:48 PM PDT by ladyjane
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To: SilentServiceCPO

Caption to the picture.

Man to man: Diego Santiago, 5, talks with his father, Navy Chief Petty Officer Jesus Santiago, as he waits to be pinned as an honorary Navy chief at the USO. People in the audience are wearing surgical masks to prevent the spread of infection to the youth, who is suffering from lung cancer. His family — mom, dad and sisters Brandi, Ali and Samara — plus others have worked to make as many of Diego’s wishes come true as they can. Becoming a chief petty officer was the ultimate.


8 posted on 08/04/2006 8:07:32 PM PDT by Jet Jaguar
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To: StarCMC; Kathy in Alaska; LUV W

Navy prayers ping.


9 posted on 08/04/2006 8:08:49 PM PDT by BIGLOOK (Keelhauling is a sensible solution to mutiny.)
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To: SilentServiceCPO

Prayers for the family.


10 posted on 08/04/2006 8:09:04 PM PDT by armymarinemom (My sons freed Iraqi and Afghan Honor Roll students.)
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To: SilentServiceCPO; BIGLOOK

TAPS

RIP "CPO" Diego Enrique Santiago


Eternal Father Strong To Save

11 posted on 08/04/2006 8:14:54 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)
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To: Blood of Tyrants
Jesus, I hope you come soon as things like this are breaking my heart.

Sometimes there are just no words...I share your point of view. Sometimes I wish God would just wave His hand, wipe out this mess and maybe start all over. Sigh.

Prayers for little Diego, the Navy Hymn because he wanted to be a chief petty officer like his dad.

Verse 1: Eternal Father, strong to save,
Whose arm hath bound the restless wave,
Who bidd'st the mighty ocean deep
Its own appointed limits keep;
Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee,
For those in peril on the sea!

Verse 2: O Christ! Whose voice the waters heard
And hushed their raging at Thy word,
Who walked'st on the foaming deep,
And calm amidst its rage didst sleep;
Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee,
For those in peril on the sea!

Verse 3: Most Holy Spirit! Who didst brood
Upon the chaos dark and rude,
And bid its angry tumult cease,
And give, for wild confusion, peace;
Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee,
For those in peril on the sea!

Verse 4: O Trinity of love and power!
Our brethren shield in danger's hour;
From rock and tempest, fire and foe,
Protect them wheresoe'er they go;
Thus evermore shall rise to Thee
Glad hymns of praise from land and sea.


12 posted on 08/04/2006 8:15:39 PM PDT by Wolfstar (Suffer the little children to come unto Me...for of such is the kingdom of God. [Mark 10:13-14])
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To: SilentServiceCPO

Fair winds and a following sea, Chief Santiago.


13 posted on 08/04/2006 8:16:36 PM PDT by BIGLOOK (Keelhauling is a sensible solution to mutiny.)
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To: SilentServiceCPO; 1 Olgoat; 103198; 10Ring; 11Bush; 1stbn27; 2ndClassCitizen; ...

Prayers for this little fella and his broken-hearted family.


14 posted on 08/04/2006 8:18:34 PM PDT by tgslTakoma
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To: SilentServiceCPO

From this Chief's family...........

Sleep well our little Chief, good job, well done


15 posted on 08/04/2006 8:22:43 PM PDT by proudmilitarymrs (It's not immigration, it's an invasion!)
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To: Wolfstar

I was about to post the Navy Hymn, but I see that you beat me to it. It seems very aappropriate for this one.


16 posted on 08/04/2006 8:26:30 PM PDT by Ingtar (Prensa dos para el inglés)
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To: SilentServiceCPO

Tears... There are no words for how sad and touching this is. I will be praying for the little guy and his family. May he rest happily in heaven and may his family have strength in this difficult time.


17 posted on 08/04/2006 8:27:41 PM PDT by Kaylee Frye
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To: SilentServiceCPO

Prayers for his soul, and for the comfort and consolation of his friends and family.


18 posted on 08/04/2006 8:30:47 PM PDT by BlessedBeGod (Benedict XVI = Terminator IV)
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To: SilentServiceCPO

Diego's story is both inspiring and heartbreaking. Bless his soul. And, God grant his family strength and comfort.


19 posted on 08/04/2006 8:31:39 PM PDT by EDINVA
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To: tgslTakoma
Thanks for the ping.

I'm always amazed that people can deal with the impending loss of a child, especially one this young, and not go completely insane.

I hope I'm never tested like that, because I'm not sure I would pass.

20 posted on 08/04/2006 8:34:23 PM PDT by TontoKowalski
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