Welcome Guest Search | Active Topics | Log In | Register

U.S.S. Arizona sailor laid to rest with his shipmates Options
jase
#1 Posted : 19 April 2017 21:27:34

Rank: Super-Elite

Publisher Medal: Featured Build of the MonthActive Service Medal: 500 post active service MedalPurple Medal: Super active service medal for 1000 postsTurquoise Medal: Turquoise Medal for model making know-how contributionOutstanding Build: An award for an outstanding buildBuild-Diary Medal: Build-Diary Medal of HonourRed Medal: Red Medal
Groups: Registered

Joined: 21/03/2010
Posts: 7,582
Points: 21,739
moving story I think

http://www.crossroadstod...-rest-with-his-shipmates
“Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
darbyvet
#2 Posted : 19 April 2017 21:39:30

Rank: Super-Elite
Publisher Medal: Featured Build of the MonthActive Service Medal: 500 post active service MedalPurple Medal: Super active service medal for 1000 postsBuild-Diary Medal: Build-Diary Medal of HonourRed Medal: Red Medal
Groups: Registered

Joined: 17/12/2013
Posts: 3,982
Points: 11,974
Location: NY, USA
yes it was a very dignified ceremony.Divers took the ashes down to the wreck and were very careful handling the remains.

They are VERY strict at the Arizona memorial.They do not tolerate anyone goofing around or making a lot of noise.


Carl

Gandale
#3 Posted : 19 April 2017 23:09:40

Rank: Super-Elite

Publisher Medal: Featured Build of the MonthActive Service Medal: 500 post active service MedalPurple Medal: Super active service medal for 1000 postsTurquoise Medal: Turquoise Medal for model making know-how contributionOutstanding Build: An award for an outstanding buildBuild-Diary Medal: Build-Diary Medal of HonourRed Medal: Red Medal
Groups: Registered, Global Forum Support, Moderator, Official Builds, Administrators

Joined: 08/09/2012
Posts: 15,172
Points: 46,151
Location: Aberdeen
A touching story, may he now rest in peace with his shipmates.....

Regards

Alan
Users browsing this topic
Guest
Forum Jump  
You cannot post new topics in this forum.
You cannot reply to topics in this forum.
You cannot delete your posts in this forum.
You cannot edit your posts in this forum.
You cannot create polls in this forum.
You cannot vote in polls in this forum.

Powered by YAF | YAF © 2003-2009, Yet Another Forum.NET
This page was generated in 0.081 seconds.
DeAgostini