I lost a Shipmate and a Friend Today

torpedochief · 04-12-07, 05:53 PM

Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 4:48 pm Post subject: In Memorial

http://www.navytimes.com/news/2007/04/ap_commander_death_070410/

The war came home for me today. Death showed me who is boss, I'm not sure if it is the saddness I feel or hatred toward people such as those we are fighting, or maybe and hopefully it is pride to have known such a man.

I remember the day he checked on board. Even though he was an Officer and a non-qual, I knew at once he was one of us. He moved fast into his quals. He stood Diving Officer and Contact Coordinator. Not many Supply Officer's could come close to what this young man did. I checked him out on weapon systems, escape and rescue, high pressure air, and forward DC. He never had a lookup! I was Chief of the Watch once when we gained a high priority contact. The tracking party was stationed and it was this man who led the party and did one hell of a job.

There are those who join and wear the uniform for a while, and then there are warriors. This man was a warrior.

I'll miss you CHOP. Good and Nobel Sailor Rest YOur Oars, We Have The Watch.

MMC/SS Donald C. Meadows
Weapons Dept. LCPO
USS DALLAS SSN 700
1992-1996

Yahoshua · 04-12-07, 06:00 PM

Be warned, the load time may take a bit, but it's more than worth it.

Even though he was a sea dog, I believe this would do him justice.

http://www.pcsuccess.us/yrg/farewellmarine_final.swf

May his name be remembered.

Skybird · 04-12-07, 06:28 PM

Out of the light, some years in darkness, back into the light where we came from.

Don't cry that he's gone - better smile that he has been there in your life.

Kapitan_Phillips · 04-12-07, 06:45 PM

I agree with Skybird. Its like it was said: Do not mourn that they are gone, rejoice that such people existed.

Hang in there. We're all with you.

geetrue · 04-12-07, 07:34 PM

He even had a nice name, Cmdr. Philip A. Murphy-Sweet.

We hear of these things everyday and when it happens to someone you know ...

well it gets worse on the ole heart, uh?

I'm sure he will enjoy the new personal department he is in by now.

Enigma · 04-12-07, 09:50 PM

Im sorry for your loss. I know how confusing it can be when things hit home like this. Keep your head up, sailor.

04-13-07, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by torpedochief

Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 4:48 pm Post subject: In Memorial

http://www.navytimes.com/news/2007/04/ap_commander_death_070410/

The war came home for me today. Death showed me who is boss, I'm not sure if it is the saddness I feel or hatred toward people such as those we are fighting, or maybe and hopefully it is pride to have known such a man.

I remember the day he checked on board. Even though he was an Officer and a non-qual, I knew at once he was one of us. He moved fast into his quals. He stood Diving Officer and Contact Coordinator. Not many Supply Officer's could come close to what this young man did. I checked him out on weapon systems, escape and rescue, high pressure air, and forward DC. He never had a lookup! I was Chief of the Watch once when we gained a high priority contact. The tracking party was stationed and it was this man who led the party and did one hell of a job.

There are those who join and wear the uniform for a while, and then there are warriors. This man was a warrior.

I'll miss you CHOP. Good and Nobel Sailor Rest YOur Oars, We Have The Watch.

MMC/SS Donald C. Meadows
Weapons Dept. LCPO
USS DALLAS SSN 700
1992-1996

Hey, TorpedoChief?

Stiff upper lip my man. Your bro is being taken care of in a most exquisate fashion. Your bro wants you to do your job, and stick with the plan: do not do anything foolish.

Verily, verily I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life
John 6:47 (KJV)

04-14-07, 12:37 AM

What if you click on the linky to the Challenge? Oh, come on, you get the idea that the image of the boat is a link, right? If not, I'm talking to a bunch of what, don't tell me, babes?

What if I read you the history behind the Challenge? Would'nt you like to be her skipper?

04-12-07, 05:53 PM	#1
torpedochief Seaman Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Charleston SC Posts: 31 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I lost a Shipmate and a Friend Today Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 4:48 pm Post subject: In Memorial http://www.navytimes.com/news/2007/04/ap_commander_death_070410/ The war came home for me today. Death showed me who is boss, I'm not sure if it is the saddness I feel or hatred toward people such as those we are fighting, or maybe and hopefully it is pride to have known such a man. I remember the day he checked on board. Even though he was an Officer and a non-qual, I knew at once he was one of us. He moved fast into his quals. He stood Diving Officer and Contact Coordinator. Not many Supply Officer's could come close to what this young man did. I checked him out on weapon systems, escape and rescue, high pressure air, and forward DC. He never had a lookup! I was Chief of the Watch once when we gained a high priority contact. The tracking party was stationed and it was this man who led the party and did one hell of a job. There are those who join and wear the uniform for a while, and then there are warriors. This man was a warrior. I'll miss you CHOP. Good and Nobel Sailor Rest YOur Oars, We Have The Watch. MMC/SS Donald C. Meadows Weapons Dept. LCPO USS DALLAS SSN 700 1992-1996 __________________ Author of OF ICE AND STEEL

04-12-07, 06:00 PM	#2
Yahoshua The Old Man Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,493 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Be warned, the load time may take a bit, but it's more than worth it. Even though he was a sea dog, I believe this would do him justice. http://www.pcsuccess.us/yrg/farewellmarine_final.swf May his name be remembered. __________________ Science is the organized unpredictability that strives not to set limits to mans' capabilities, but is the engine by which the limits of mans' understanding is defined-Yahoshua

04-12-07, 06:28 PM	#3
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,602 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Out of the light, some years in darkness, back into the light where we came from. Don't cry that he's gone - better smile that he has been there in your life. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

04-12-07, 06:45 PM	#4
Kapitan_Phillips Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Swansea Posts: 3,903 Downloads: 204 Uploads: 0	I agree with Skybird. Its like it was said: Do not mourn that they are gone, rejoice that such people existed. Hang in there. We're all with you. __________________ Well, here's another nice mess you've gotten me into.

04-12-07, 07:34 PM	#5
geetrue Cold War Boomer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Walla Walla Posts: 2,837 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	He even had a nice name, Cmdr. Philip A. Murphy-Sweet. We hear of these things everyday and when it happens to someone you know ... well it gets worse on the ole heart, uh? I'm sure he will enjoy the new personal department he is in by now. __________________

04-12-07, 09:50 PM	#6
Enigma The Old Man Join Date: May 2005 Location: At comms depth, obviously. Posts: 1,476 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	Im sorry for your loss. I know how confusing it can be when things hit home like this. Keep your head up, sailor. __________________ "Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it." -Mark Twain

04-14-07, 12:37 AM	#8
Wxman Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	What if you click on the linky to the Challenge? Oh, come on, you get the idea that the image of the boat is a link, right? If not, I'm talking to a bunch of what, don't tell me, babes? What if I read you the history behind the Challenge? Would'nt you like to be her skipper?