Goodbye, "Big John"

ASWnut101 · 03-23-07, 11:16 PM

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/orl-a...,1272550.story

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All along Atlantic Beach, residents are preparing for the departure of the Kennedy, the last conventionally powered carrier built by the United States and one of the best-known ships in the Navy. After 39 years in service and a dozen years stationed in Atlantic Beach, the Kennedy -- nicknamed "Big John" -- is being retired today in a ceremony expected to attract up to 5,000 people.

I'm surprised this hasn't been posted yet. Say goodbye to a legend. It's sad to see it go, but the knowledge of a newer, better CVN along the way helps ease the pain. So, fairwell, Big John! Her last voyage will be to the Philidelphia Shipyards for deactivation.

Oberon · 03-24-07, 10:13 AM

Thanks for the good work Big J

Skybird · 03-24-07, 10:36 AM

I don't agree much with Kennedy on many things, but I realise the importance of the effect he made on american culture. Seeing this ship going is like Star Trek without Enterprise. You yanks are in a desperate need of getting another major unit named "Kennedy".

The Avon Lady · 03-24-07, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

I don't agree much with Kennedy on many things, but I realise the importance of the effect he made on american culture. Seeing this ship going is like Star Trek without Enterprise. You yanks are in a desperate need of getting another major unit named "Kennedy".

G'bye John.

Hello Ron!

Drebbel · 03-24-07, 01:19 PM

Pfew, I am so relieved. When reading the title of this thread I though the where going to scrap this BIG JOHN

Kapitan_Phillips · 03-24-07, 02:31 PM

And here's me thinking of the Johnny Cash song

03-24-07, 10:36 AM	#3
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,800 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	I don't agree much with Kennedy on many things, but I realise the importance of the effect he made on american culture. Seeing this ship going is like Star Trek without Enterprise. You yanks are in a desperate need of getting another major unit named "Kennedy". __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

03-24-07, 02:31 PM	#6
Kapitan_Phillips Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Swansea Posts: 3,903 Downloads: 204 Uploads: 0	And here's me thinking of the Johnny Cash song __________________ Well, here's another nice mess you've gotten me into.

03-24-07, 10:13 AM	#2
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Thanks for the good work Big J

03-24-07, 01:19 PM	#5
Drebbel Dutch Sea Lord Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Almost at periscope death ! Posts: 1,665 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Pfew, I am so relieved. When reading the title of this thread I though the where going to scrap this BIG JOHN