Just finished “The Ship That Wouldn't Die: The Saga of the USS Neosho- A World War II Story of Courage and Survival at Sea” by Don Keith. What a story of a brave ship, not a massive warship or aircraft carrier, but a workaday oiler attacked by two squadrons of aircraft but who kept herself afloat for four days until rescue arrived.
It is such a thrill to know my beloved U.S. Navy produced such ships and men. If you have never served, you have no idea how disheartening today’s America has become. I'm sure that that the shipmates, men and women, who serve her now want to carry on the tradition.
The top of the Chain of Command, however, is rotten, and I fear that the rot will begin to seep below decks.
I have no control over our government. But I have the Oath, music, literature, memories, and a wonderful life to make me keep smiling. Oh yes, there is a life-partner whose father fought fascists through France, Belgium and Germany. We have his Combat Infantry Badge and Purple Heart, … and I have a DD 214.
Life is good because thoughts are free.
Salute a brave ship for today.
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| USS NEOSHO (AO 23) |
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